Briefly

Somali government

LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum lecture series will present Professor Ali Mohamed Aden, director of the Centre for Democracy and Political Reconciliation in Somalia, speaking on “Establishing a Credible Government in Somalia” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. A Q-&-A session will follow. Free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information call 513-3135.

Coupon expo

LEWISTON — A coupon expo will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Lewiston Middle School Auditorium, 75 Central Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Chrystie Corns from www.ilovetogossip.com will share tips and tricks to get the most from couponing. There will be door prizes, coupons, goodie bags and more.

Tickets are $5 and are available at Sun Journal offices at 104 Park St., Lewiston; 1 Pikes Hill, Norway; 69 Congress St., Rumford; and 87 Wilton Road, Farmington. All proceeds will benefit Newspapers in Education.

For more information, contact Kellie Morris at 689-2865 or kmorris@sunjournal.com.

Turkey raffle

AUBURN — The Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave. in Auburn will hold a turkey raffle at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to raise money for community activities. There will be tickets sold for a basket with a 20-pound turkey with all the fixings. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Arthur at 784-6883 or ajrvfw@yahoo.com.

Turkey beano

WAYNE — Turkey beano will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at Ladd Recreation Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be sold. This is a primary fundraiser for the Wayne School and Home Association. Proceeds benefit enrichment programs throughout the school year.

Bridge results

LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Bridge Club winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Nov. 8 were as follows: first, Jeanine Kivus and Luke Merry; second/third tie, Sue Kaluzynski and Donna Bartlett with Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; fourth, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe.

Winners at Schooner Estates on Nov. 9 were as follows: first, Pat and Mike Quinn; second, Pat Garcia and David Lock; third, Anna Vitiello and Rosemarie Goodwin.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for information about all duplicate bridge games in Maine.

Chapman House fair

AUBURN — The residents of The Chapman House will hold their annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 41 Pleasant St. There will be baked items, crafts, raffles, lunch and fun.

Holly Fair, chowder

GRAY — The First Congregational Church of Gray will hold its annual Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. This year’s fair will feature a huge variety of handcrafted items, fresh evergreen creations, home-baked treats and world-class Cabot cheddar cheese. For the kids there will be movies, cookie decorating and their own place to shop for family gifts.

Available will be a lunch of chowders and sandwiches, a great selection of goods and services from the Promise Tree silent auction and a Cookie Trail.

The church is located directly behind McDonald’s Restaurant in Gray Center. For more information, call 657-4279 or visit www.grayfirst.org.

VFW fair

LISBON — VFW Post 9459 will hold a holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 52 Lisbon Road.

Pie sale, crafts

MANCHESTER — Manchester Elementary School PTCO will host a pie sale and craft show on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Manchester Elementary School, near the intersection of routes 202 and 17. Doors open at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

Shop for finely Maine made crafts from local artisans and fresh locally baked pies. Preordering pie is recommended. For more information email mesptco@maranacook.org or call Shawna at 215-7487 or Danielle at 441-4928.

Chinese auction, fair

MECHANIC FALLS — American Legion Unit 150 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its Chinese auction/craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the legion post. There will be white elephant tables, Rada knives and a food sale.

Auxiliary fair

AUBURN — The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 31 will host a craft fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the post home, 426 Washington St.

Limited tables are available for rent. Cost is $25 per table that has electricity; $20 for tables with no electricity.

To reserve a table, call Colleen at 345-3006.

Texas Hold ’em

LISBON — Texas Hold ’em will take place Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Lisbon VFW Post 9459 at 52 Lisbon Road. Registration from 11 a.m. to noon. Game starts at noon.

All-faiths service

LISBON — On Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. there will be an all-faiths Thanksgiving service hosted by the Lisbon United Methodist Church on School Street in Lisbon Falls. There will be a free will offering. Nonperishable food items may be donated. Light refreshments will follow the service. All foods and money donated will benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach.