Bunnies and Bake Sale aids 4-H

AUBURN — A Bunnies and Bake Sale 4-H fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Whiting Farm.

There will be kids crafts, egg dying, face painting and live bunnies for photos.

Cost is $5 per child or $10 per family.

There will be  bake sale items as well.

Bean supper on April 11

AUBURN — The Auxiliary of William J. Rogers Post 153 will host a bean supper on Saturday, April 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 71 South Main St.

On the menu will be baked beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Adults $7, kids $4. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit veterans programs.

Program on death, funerals

AUBURN — The loss of a loved one is an emotional time that can be even more emotionally draining when lots of decisions still need to be made regarding funeral arrangements. Ultimately, we know death is coming but many of us postpone or never get arrangements made ahead of time.

A free program on preparing for your ultimate demise and funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Auburn Public Library.

Brought to you through a partnership with Lewiston-Auburn Senior College and the library, the program will begin with a discussion about the legal documents everyone should have in place, then covers planning ahead, writing things down and having a conversation with family about those plans. A question-and-answer session will follow. Topics include funeral options, home funerals, green cemeteries, alkaline hydrolysis, family burying grounds, scattering ashes, the paperwork, etc.

Leading this discussion is Chuck Lakin. Lakin is a woodworker and home funeral educator, whose interest in this topic came from his experience at his father’s death. He wanted to be part of what happened after the death, but didn’t know what to do, and missed out. Now he knows and wants to share that information.

Lakeside OES to meet April 14

WALES — On Tuesday, April 14, Lakeside Chapter will celebrate spring by welcoming their “snow birds” back home with a stated meeting at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road, at 7 p.m.

At the Annual Meeting in March, Jocelyne Jervis was elected worthy matron and Brett Jervis was elected worthy patron.

The installation of a full corps of officers will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17.  Officers are requested to wear white gowns or dark suits or tuxedos.

Officers are reminded to bring finger food for refreshments.

The installing suite will be: Stephanie J. Dupal, past grand matron, and a General Grand Chapter committee member on youth, installing matron; John L. Cousins, past grand patron, and a General Grand Chapter committee member of public relations, installing patron; Josephine V. Dupal, past matron, installing marshal; Nancy Randall Clark, past matron, installing chaplain; and Debbie Greim, past matron, installing organist.

Microsoft Networking Fundamentals

AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer Microsoft Networking Fundamentals on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 20 to May13, from 5 to 9 p.m. Registration deadline is April 15.

This 32-hour Microsoft IT Academy training course prepares students for the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-366 by building an understanding of network infrastructure, network hardware, protocols and services.

The MTA exams validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This certification provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology. Some hands-on experience or training is expected but actual on-the-job experience is not required. There are no prerequisites for this course. The cost is $499 and includes all course materials, six-month access to a practice exam and one test voucher for the Microsoft Network Fundamentals certification exam.

Space is limited. For more information or to register online, visit www.cmcc.edu/ccs or email training@cmcc.edu.

Spring rummage sale at Calvary

LEWISTON — A spring rummage sale will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St.

The sale is hosted by the United Methodist Women’s Association.

For more information, call 782-3221.

Knights chili/chowder cook-off

LEWISTON — Knights of Columbus will hold its second annual Chili/Chowder Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Holy Cross church hall, Lisbon Street.

To enter or for more information, email Rick at L8OUELL@AOL.COM or call 576-6813; please leave a message.

Fee is $5 per entry. Prizes are given for chili and for chowder, $75 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third.

50/50

$5.00 gets you in to eat and judge. Drinks are included.

Open to the public.

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