Guided nature walks at Norlands

LIVERMORE — As part of Norlands’ living history tour days, associate naturalist with the Maine Master Naturalist Program Anthony Underwood will lead a guided nature walk on a historic carriage trail at 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 6 and 13.

Walkers will visit two reflecting pools designed in 1903 and learn about the changing landscape while exploring trees, flowers, and living creatures on, above, and possibly below the trail.

Participants should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for a slight incline on the return trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The walk is free, but donations suggested. Regular admission applies for tours of the historic buildings.

Those attending should park by the church and meet in front of the one-room schoolhouse at 290 Norlands Road in Livermore.

FMI: 207-897-4366.

Head start participating in food program

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care has announced its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program at 269 Bates St.

Home providers who provide childcare who are interested in serving nutritional meals and snacks while participating in the CACFP may contact AHSCC for more information.

FMI: 207-795-4040 ext. 202.

Sabattus Dems to meet

SABATTUS — The Sabattus Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Sabattus Town Hall.

Special guest will be Nicholas Gayton, candidate for House District 57, which covers Sabattus and Greene.

FMI: 207-557-2699.

Lyme support group meetings 

LEWISTON — The lyme disease support group has updated its meeting date. It will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe’, 791 Lisbon St.

FMI: 603-759-1994.

Fairy Houses at LPL

LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library will create homes for fairies and elves at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

Participants will use a variety of recycled and craft materials to make the perfect little home for a woodland friend.

The program is open to all ages. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

FMI, sign up: 207-513-3133.

Blood drive planned Aug. 11

WINTHROP — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133.

All qualifying donors are welcome. A form of identification is required.

FMI, appointment: 1-800-GIVE LIFE.