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FRIDAY, OCT. 16
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m. Shaw Gym. FMI 839-5031.

Friends of Baxter Memorial Library Fall Book Sale, 9-7 p.m. Municipal Center Recreation activities Room. FMI 839-5031.

Two Day Rummage Sale, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FMI 839-3666.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Gorham Municipal Center, 1-6 p.m. Open to the public.

"Un Mondo" Jazz Concert, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus, 8 p.m. $15/$10/$5. FMI 780-5555.

Craft and Chat Group, 9:30-11 a.m, Baxter Memorial Library. Bring your sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. Make new friends. FMI 222-2532.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17
Friends of Baxter Memorial Library Fall Book Sale, 9-1 p.m. Municipal Center, Gorham Recreation activities Room. FMI 839-5031.

Meet and Talk with the Candidates, 9-11 a.m., Gorham Municipal Center.

Authentic Bean-Hole Bean Supper, UCC at North Gorham, 4:30 p.m.. $8/$4 children. Last of the season!

Candle Light Harvest Dinner and Live Entertainment, Faith Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. $15 pp. FMI 892-9158.

Two Day Rummage Sale, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI 839-3666.

MONDAY, OCT. 19
Latin Dance concert and demonstration, 2 p.m. USM Russell Hall Theatre. Free. FMI 780-5555.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20
Pre-School Story Time, ages 3-5 years, 9:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI 839-5031.

Keep Me Safe Car Seat check-up program, Gorham Fire Station, Main St. 2-6 p.m. Free. FMI 939-8175.

GB&CE lunch meeting 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,Gorham Savings Bank, 10 Wentworth Ave. Jon Jennings, Pres. & GM of Maine Red Claws will speak. GBCE Members $15. Guests $25. Advance registration www.gorhambusiness.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21
The Zumba® Gold Fitness program, for active older adults, the true beginner, or people who are not used to exercising. Featuring the Merengue, Salsa Cha Cha, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco, and Tango. 10:15 a.m. $5 per class. FMI 222-1630.

Family Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI839-5031.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Halloween Safety Signs at Baby and Me, special guest Karen Curtis and BeeBo the Baby Signs Bear, 9:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library. Ages 0-18 mos. FMI 839-5031.

Halloween Safety Signs at Toddler Time, special guest Karen Curtis and BeeBo the Baby Signs Bear, 10 am. Baxter Memorial Library. Ages 18-36 mos. FMI 839-5031.

The USM Art Department is hosting visiting Artist Barbara Sullivan, who will be giving a free public talk at 1 p.m. in Burnham Lounge, Robie Andrews Hall, Gorham. Simultaneously satirizing and celebrating everyday rituals such as eating, Barbara Sullivan's sculptural frescos give an ancient medium a new ironic twist. During her visit, Sullivan will also be conducting a fresco painting workshop with art students. FOR DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INFORMATION VISIT: www.usm.maine.edu/gallery/visit.html. For more information, please call Director of Exhibitions and Programs Carolyn Eyler at 780-5008.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23
Craft and Chat Group, 9:30-11a.m, Baxter Memorial Library. Bring your sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. Make new friends. FMI 222-2532.

Silent Auction, 7-9 p.m. with live entertainment to benefit New Year Gorham. Cash bar and snacks, many items. Odd Fellows Bldg, across from Thatcher's. FMI/reservations 839-7031.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Habitat for Humanity Benefit, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. Local Maine Food and Local Talent. $10/$5 FMI 892-9437.

Healthy Harvest Celebration at the Fitness Studio, 17 Railroad Ave. 2-5 p.m. Activities, music and snacks. Free! FMI 839-3353.

The Fredrick Robie Cup Adult Spelling Bee, 7 p.m., Old Robie School (PTA Building), all proceeds to benefit GEF programming. FMI 233-1919.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25
USM Annual Fall Open House, Costello Sports Complex, noon-4:30 p.m. To register call 780-5670 or visit www.usm.maine.edu/admit/regform.html.

Catherine McAuley High School Open House, 2 p.m. at 631 Stevens Avenue, Portland. FMI 797-3802 ext. 2022.

TUESDAY, OCT. 27
Pre-School Story Time, ages 3-5 years, 9:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI 839-5031.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
The Zumba® Gold Fitness program, for active older adults, the true beginner, or people who are not used to exercising. Featuring the Merengue, Salsa Cha Cha, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco, and Tango. 10:15 a.m. $5 per class. FMI 222-1630.

Family Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI 839-5031.

Sebago to the Sea Meeting, Trail Region: Westbrook, 5:30-7:00 pm, Westbrook High School, 125 Stroudwater St., Room 114.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29
Baby & Me for ages 0-18 mos., 9:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI 839-5031.

Toddler Time for ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI 839-5031.

Basket Making Workshop, for grades 6-8, 2:30-4 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library. Pre-register please. FMI 839-5031.

save the date
The Gorham Art Fair, Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Shaw Gym, features fine artisans and crafters from Gorham and the surrounding communities in an all-day art show and sale. The event is free and family-friendly, and it happens at the Shaw Gymnasium with paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork, textiles and more, all locally hand-made.

The Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry is open every Thurs. at St. Anne's Church from 9-11 a.m. and the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. Open to anyone in need of food from Gorham. Located in the building behind St. Anne's Church.

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Moove On!
Gray Road caller reported three cows standing in the middle of the road causing problems with traffic. Hamblen Road caller reported there were cows running down Route 202 toward Little Falls. Cummings Road caller wanted to speak with an officer regarding a protection order they had against their neighbor's cows as the cows were on their property.

Gray Road caller stated a cat, which was almost bald, had been hanging around their residence.

Evergreen Drive caller reported that a cat had been sitting on their front porch for about a week and it looked as if it might be sick.

Hillview Road caller requested to speak to the Animal Control Officer regarding mice that were dying.

Pleasant Street caller wanted to talk to an officer regarding their 18 year-old daughter who had run away and whether or not parents had the right to go to the house they thought she was staying at to talk to her.

Ridgefield Drive caller reported that a truck had been parked in front of their condo for two weeks.

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