The Fall Agewell Educational Series at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham, will culminate with a presentation on "Sleep and Aging", presented by John Murray, from the ME Sleep Institute. It will be held Thursday, October 26, from 1:00-2:00 P.M.

Sleep problems and disorders affect the lives of millions and, unfortunately, many individuals go undiagnosed. Join John Murray, BS, RRT, RPSGT, from the Maine Sleep Institute and MaineHealth Sleep Disorder Network, as he explores sleeping disorders caused as a result of breathing issues such as sleep apnea, insomnia and restless leg syndrome.

The program is sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. All are welcome. A drawing and refreshments will follow. Please call Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register. Call Anne Murray at 1-800-427-7411.

Be a Foster Grandma (or Grandpa)

PROP's Foster Grandparent Program has new openings for men and women 60 and over interested in joining the Foster Grandparent Program in Southern Maine.

Foster Grandparents help improve the lives of children with special needs while having a great time and earning a little extra money. Typical assignments include helping children in schools with their school assignments, reading with toddlers in a child development center, or supporting families by visiting with them in their homes.

Foster Grandparents earn a tax-free income while volunteering twenty hours a week in their community, sharing their knowledge and skills. Foster Grandparents are also eligible for paid vacations and sick leave, holidays, assistance with meals and travel, annual physical, pre-service training, supervision and recognition.

If you're interested in receiving a volunteer information packet, call 773-0202.

GRAY WATER DISTRICT TRUSTEE MEETING

Monday, October 23, 2006, at 7 P.M. at the District Office, 80 Shaker Rd.

Town of Gray

Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

7:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Stimson Hall

Approval of July 26, 2006, minutes

Tabled Items: M-36 Associates, P.O. Box 665, Gray, Maine, applicant Walter Hebold, is requesting a variance to increase size of sign to 125 square feet. Map 40-13-1. (Letter from William H. Dale with new information.)

New Business: Variance Requests. Kristine Skilling, 78 Cambell Shore Road, Gray, Maine, is applicant. Property is located at 7 Edgewater, Map L02, Lot 13, SZ. The Skilling variance is a reduction in the setback from the right of way. In this case the setback is 10( (Shoreland Zone). They are claiming in their application that the existing building is 11( from the right of way and they they wish to install a set of stairs that are 3( wide, so the reduction will be 2( of the required 10( setback.

Happenings

Harvest of Quilts, Oct. 13-14, 10-3. Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Ctr. Rd. Antique and contemporary quilts, etc. $5 donation.

Cohen Chamber Music Series at Hebron Academy, Friday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 P.M. in the Androscoggin Theater at Sargent Memorial Gymnasium. Free. FMI 966-2100 or hebronacademy.org

Alpaca Show, Sat.-Sun., Oct. 14-15, Pineland Equestrian Ctr.

CCRC Stallion Review, Sat., Nov. 4, Pineland Equestrian Ctr., 9-6. Beautiful stallions of many breeds, food, things to buy, more. Benefit Cumberland County Riding Club. FMI 353-7826 or mkp657@aol.com.

Russell Holiday Fair set

Mark your calendars now for the Second Annual Russell School Holiday Craft Fair, set for Saturday, November 4, running from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

There's been such a tremendous response from local crafters and artisans after the first fair that the event has moved to a new and larger location at Gray-New Gloucester High School.

You'll find handmade jewelry, toys, wooden items, personalized ornaments, wreaths, fabric items and many more fabulous holiday gift ideas. And you'll enjoy the baked goods and hot foods on sale.

As a special attraction, there's a Chinese auction table of beautiful items donated by our crafters and local businesses going on throughout the day.

Don't miss out on your chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping by supporting local artisans, and at the same time helping support the Russell School community.

For more information, call Connie in the office at 657-4929 or e-mail Sheila at russellcraftfair@yahoo.com.

See you at the High School on November 4 for the Russell Holiday Fair!

Public suppers

Benefit Roast Beef Buffet, Sat., Oct. 14, 4:30 P.M., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. All you can eat-adults $8, under 12 $4.50.

Public Baked Bean Supper, Sat., Oct. 21, 5-6 P.M., Amvet Hall, Rte. 100, New Gloucester. Beans, chop suey, coleslaw, etc. Adults $6, children $2.

Turkey buffet, Sat., Oct. 21, 5 & 6 P.M., Highland Lake Grange #57, Hardy Rd. & Rte. 302, Westbrook. Turkey and all the trimmings. Adults $8, kids $4. FMI 854-2379

"Monday Meal" every Monday, 5:30 P.M., 1st and 2nd Mondays, Windham Assembly of God, 1051 Roosevelt Trail; 3rd and 4th Mondays, Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Rd. Sponsored by Food and Fellowship, Inc. Free

Senior Meal Sites group, every Tuesday and Friday, Phinney Hall, St. Gregory's, North Raymond Road, Gray. Bring a gift for Beano. FMI call Verlene Brackley at 657-4397.

Senior Lunch, 10:30 A.M.-1 P.M. last Tuesday of every month, Gray American Legion Hall, Lewiston Rd., Gray. Entertainment and a hot meal for a donation of $4. Call 1-800-400-6325. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

Ongoing

ONGOING

Happy Hands Play Group, Wednesdays 9:30-11 A.M., at Newbegin Gym basement. 50 per child. Parent/caregiver must attend. Snack included.

Not Your Mother's Garden Club, first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. FMI 657-3847.

American Legion events: American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Rd., Gray; Pool Tournaments every Thursday, 7 P.M. sharp; Public Bingo every Wed., 6:30 P.M., Doors open to the public at 4:30 P.M., sealed tickets & food concession. Meetings: 3rd Thu. every month for all members, 7 P.M., Auxiliary upstairs, Legionnaires downstairs. Gloria Jean DJ/Karaoke: second Friday night each month downstairs, 8 P.M. No cover charge. Members and guests are always invited. Monthly Birthday Party last Sun. afternoon of each month, at 3 P.M. G-NG Darts League, Tue. & Wed. nights. FMI 657-4884. Separate smoking room available. Upstairs hall rentals available. FMI 657-4235.

Gray Historical Society meets 2nd Wed., Back room of Pennell Institute, 7 p.m.

Gray Library Trustees, 2nd Tue., 7 p.m., Library.

Friends of the Wildlife Park meet 3rd Wed. of each month at 7 p.m.. at Fish & Wildlife Bldg., Rt. 26, Gray.

Pine Tree Post Card Club Call Patti Vierra, Secretary, 657-4399, after 6:00 P.M., for meeting information.

Cumberland County Beekeeping Association meets the first Monday of every month at the North Yarmouth School (Rte. 9, 1/2 mile north of Rte. 9/Rte. 115 in North Yarmouth) 7:30 p.m. Beekeepers at all levels most welcome. FMI, Ann Paquin, 892-3103.

Portland Celiac Sprue Support Group: For further information and meeting schedule, call Sue at 878-5100.

Divorce Perspectives, a support group for people in the divorce process, before, during, after. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street. 774-HELP.

60-Plus Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Luncheon 12:15 P.M. North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Rev.

Mark Rustin, Pastor.

Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge every Friday morning at 9 a.m., at Fare Square Commons, Main St., Norway Village. FMI call Rowena Palmer at 743-2882.

Last Wildlife Day of season

On Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., WHOM Radio will be at the Maine Wildlife Park for a live remote broadcast with on-air personalities from Northern New England's Superstation. Come and meet your favorite WHOM voices, receive free giveaways and watch the radio hosts do their show live!

Dean Rodgers, WHOM morning show host, will be the personality at the Wildlife Park on Saturday. Dean is one of the most recognizable faces and voices of WHOM. There will be two live call-ins per hour; as well as prizes and giveaways from WHOM.

Dean was born in Bath and grew up in Portland. After graduating from Cheverus High School in Portland, he went to Boston University, graduating in 1969 with a BS degree in Communications. He got his first job in radio in 1969 and has been at it ever since. Dean was the first PA announcer for the Portland Sea Dogs, and he's still doing it today. In 1996, Dean was honored with his induction into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and equally honored in 2002 with his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.

Come on out and meet Dean, along with Joey the deer, George the moose, Scruffy the coyote and all the animals who live at the Park!