Appreciation Day, planning forum

AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department and staff have announced two events for the community: Pettengill Park Appreciation Day and Auburn Recreation Future Planning Forum.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, Auburn Recreation will open all the facilities in Pettengill Park so the public can visit the newly renovated Hasty Community Center, Senior Community Center and Ingersoll Turf Facility. The day will include family games, live demonstrations, prizes, bounce houses, free shirts and a free lunch (while supplies last).

There will be a public forum on strategic planning for recreation in Auburn from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Hasty Community Center. The Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board understand the challenge of not having time to serve on a board or committee and are offering a onetime open forum for the public to voice its concerns, comments, suggestions and ideas to help develop the future of recreation in Auburn.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Association will hold the Lakes & Mountains Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m.

FMI, sign up: alz.org/walk.

Acacia Lodge seeks crafters, vendors

DURHAM — Acacia Masonic Lodge Route 136 is seeking vendors andcrafters for its initial Fall Fair, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. 

The cost will be $20 for a 6-foot table will be; $25, 8-foot table; or $25 10- by 10-foot space outside. 

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

FMI, table: [email protected], 207-926-4025, 207-926-3440.