Wicked Wednesdays in Poland 

POLAND — The Poland Spring Preservation Society will continue hosting Wicked Wednesdays.

Lenny Brooks from Sabbathday Shaker Village in New Gloucester will be present “The Shakers and the Rickers of Poland Spring: A Scrapbook History” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the All Souls Chapel, 37 Preservation Way. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The talk will illustrate the story of an association that began in the 1700s and continues today — the association is between America’s longest lived religious communal society and one of this country’s most noted entrepreneurial families. The individuals involved are as fascinating as the events engendered by the friendship.

A $6 donation at the door will be split between both nonprofits, Poland Spring Preservation Society and Sabbathday Shaker Village.

Loon Echo Trek registration open

BRIDGTON — Registration is now open for the 2016 Loon Echo Trek, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17.

Event begins at Shawnee Peak ski area.

The annual hiking and cycling event offers 25, 50- and 80-mile routes for road cyclists. Hikers can choose between 4.5- and 6-mile routes across the ridge line of Pleasant Mountain. Trekkers can do both with the Hike & Bike option.

All participants are welcomed back to Shawnee Peak for a post-trek party, featuring a taco bar, drinks, massages and live music from local band Junco.

FMI, register: www.LoonEchoTrek.org, www.lelt.org, 207-647-4352.

Caron attends national Elks convention

HOUSTON, Texas — Exalted ruler Geoffrey Caron of the Lewiston Elks Lodge No. 371 attended the national convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks July 3 to 6.

Caron was responsible for voting on decisions affecting the Order and its policies. He also attended seminars and workshops enabling him to inform the Lodge’s officers and members how to best serve the community.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has nearly 800,000 members with over 1,900 Lodges, and the Order gave more than $282 million in donations last year, much of which went to veterans’ programs, scholarships and community services.

FMI: www.Elks.org.