Saturday, September 22

Workshop Cancelled

Ornaments Workshop at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village has been cancelled. They extend apologies for any inconvenience.

Annual Apple Pie Sale

10 a.m. Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum Reception Center. Apples are from Thompson's Orchards in New Gloucester, and the pies are made by New Gloucester cooks. Pies cost $7. Sponsored by New Gloucester Historical Society. To place a pre-order, call Coky Wills at 926-4351 or Avis Ford at 926-4561.

Open Range Day

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Royal River Rod & Gun Club, 3.5 mi. north on Rt. 100/4 from Gray Center to left on Hatchery Rd. Free admission. Supervised 35- and 100-yard ranges open to the public. Beginners welcome. Experienced club members can teach you about firearms and safety. FMI 657-4184.

Dog Day

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date September 23). Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Demonstrations of a variety of dog hobbies, including agility, fly-ball, doggie dancing ("freestyle") and service dog work, among others. Professional trainers will discuss positive-reinforcement training. Spectators will be invited to participate in some of the sports. A "Walkin' Clinic" will teach how to get your dog to walk nicely on leash. Gear and lunch available. Admission $5/car, proceeds to benefit Skyline Farm. FMI Diana Logan, 829-3187 or visit www.petconnectionmaine.com.

Monday, September 24

NG Democrats

7 p.m. Parish Hall, New Gloucester Congregational Church, Lower Village. The Committee resumes its monthly meetings. FMI contact Penny Hilton, 926-4004, lupine@maine.rr.com.

Friday, September 28

Saturday, September 29

Yard and Bake Sale

Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homeless Animal Rescue Team Shelter, 302 Range Rd. (corner of Rt. 100 and Range Rd.), Cumberland. All proceeds benefit the 100 cats and 50 kittens at the completely volunteer HART cat adoption center and shelter. FMI call 829-4116.

Saturday, September 29

Designing Women Fine Art Show

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Consolidated School, 25 School Street (Route 9), Kennebunkport. $2 donation benefits Graves Library Children's Collection. Fine jewelry, felted goods, pottery, baskets and more.

Quilting Craft Demonstration

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Offered free and open to the public. To register or obtain information, please call 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Annual Fall Book Sale

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gray Public Library, Hancock Street, Gray. Wide assortment of hardcover and paperback books, magazines, records, audio books, music CDs and video tapes. Most paperbacks are 50 cents and most hardcovers one dollar. Proceeds support the programs and activities of the Gray Public Library.

Thursday, October 4

Public Harvest Supper

5:30-7 p.m. Westbrook Eagles, 89 Saco Street, Westbrook. Ham, cabbage, potatoes, squash, turnip, onions, beets, rolls and dessert. Adults $5; children under 12 $2.50.

Saturday, October 6

Shaker Village Nature Walks

10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Guided walks include the Shaker fields, woods, Loon's Point on Sabbathday Lake and the footbridge at Aurelia's Cascade. Adults $5/children $2/under 6, free. FMI call 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Weaving Craft Demonstration

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Offered free and open to the public. To register or obtain information, please call 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.

Leaf Peepers Quilt and Rug Show

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alfred Parish Church, facing the village green, Alfred. Antique and contemporary items displayed. Door prize and merchants' mall. Handicapped accessible. Admission $5. FMI Alix 490-0342.

October 10

DAR Meeting

11 a.m., Mary Dillingham Chapter, Marco's Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston. This meeting will be a National Defense Program. Any woman over the age of 18 who can prove a direct bloodline to the Revolutionary War is eligible for membership. FMI Bev Robbins at 577-0706.

Saturday, October 13

Annual Spaghetti Supper

5-7 p.m. following the fire-rescue open house. Gray Public Safety Building, Shaker Road. Sponsored by Gray Fire-Rescue Association. Donation of $6 adults; children 12 and under $4; under 3 free. Family of five or more just $20. Proceeds will go toward the fire department equipment and training funds.

Sunday, October 14

Red Hatters Point Sebago Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show Noon. Point Sebago Resort, South Casco. First Ladies of the Lakes Red Hat Chapter will host Red Hat Ladies throughout Maine. Luncheon $20/person. Chapter Queen Mothers should contact Ruth Faut at 655-1706 or email Ruth at rfaut@pointsebago.com by September 28 to make reservations for their group.