Robin Dow Seniors to meet

AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens met May 25 for their regular meeting with 36 members present. The meeting was conducted by Vice President Sally Gagnon.

Chaplain Pat Donohue gave an opening prayer and conducted a memorial service. The seniors celebrated Lucy Cowles’ 100th birthday.

Attendance winners were Lucy Vowles and Paula Mikkelson; blue, Mary Tassinari, Merry Strout and Don Fyfe; white, Don Fyfe, Nancy Roy and Madge Gardner; and red, Al Strout, Sally Gagnon and Merry Strout.

Members will attend a cookout sponsored by Schooner Estates at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, instead of meeting. Tickets are on sale for $5.

New members are always welcome.

FMI: 207-345-9533.

‘Chasing the Rabbit’ book talk June 9

LEWISTON — Maine businessman and author Derek Volk will read and discuss his memoir “Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum” from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at SeniorsPlus Education Center. A Q&A will follow.

The book was co-written with his then 24-year-old son Dylan, who has Asperger’s syndrome. The book highlights the family’s significant challenges and heartfelt triumphs, as well as the various coping strategies they have employed throughout Dylan’s life.

The event is free and open to the public.

To register: 207-795-4010.

Happy hour, karaoke Fridays

AUBURN — Happy Hour Friday with appetizers and drink specials will be held Friday, June 10, 17 and 24 at American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St. This is followed by karaoke with Jean Louis from 7 to 11 p.m.

Members, friends and guests are welcome.

The hall will be open during construction on South Main Street.

FMI: 207-782-1118.

Karaoke Saturdays at legion

AUBURN — Karaoke with Jean Louis will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 18 and 25, at American Legion Post 153, 71 South Main St.

Members, friends and guests are welcome.

The hall will be open during construction on South Main Street.

FMI: 207-782-1118.

AUBURN — Rabbi Sruli Dresdner will present a program on klezmer music at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the Auburn Public Library’s Androscoggin Community Room.

Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre originally consisted largely of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations. Klezmer music is intended to replicate the human voice, including sounds of crying, wailing and laughing. It is generally the violin’s job to do this imitation. Often, a klezmer band will include a fiddle, a bass or cello, a clarinet and a drum. Secondary instruments include hammered dulcimers and the accordion.

The program is free.

Paws for a Cause Aug. 27

FREEPORT — Coastal Humane’s Paws for a Cause 5K Walk and Festival is scheduled for Aug. 27 at L.L. Bean.

All registrants who sign up by July 15 will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Street and Co. restaurant.