Craft, scrapbook day for Murphy Homes

LEWISTON — The Knights of Columbus Council 106 will sponsor a paper crafting and scrap-booking day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Holy Family Church Hall, Sabattus Street. 

The host will be Corinne Saindon, and there will be snacks drawings and make-and-takes. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit John F. Murphy Home activities. Admission is $35, and will include lunch.

Checks must be payable to KC106 and mailed to James Sutton, P.O. Box 1622, Lewiston, ME 04241-1622. Reservations are required by Thursday, May 5. 

The next craft event is set for Saturday, Aug. 6.

FMI, RSVP: 207-784-5307, 207-784-0389.

USM places at Collegiate Leadership 

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — The University of Southern Maine won the Collegiate Leadership Competition on April 9 at John Carroll University.

USM’s leadership program is based on the Lewiston-Auburn College campus.

In a dozen challenges, the students displayed their ability to work together, to communicate and act decisively. One test forced them to communicate efficiently as they verbally guided blindfolded teammates through a maze. In another, they built and navigated a boat made from household items such as cardboard and tape.

The group spent more than three months preparing, running its own challenges during marathon weekly practice sessions. Besides earning the top prize, the group also took home the spirit award for its demeanor during the competition.

Next year’s event will be held in Boston, said Jenkins, who serves on the competition’s board.