Derby postponed

GRAY — Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the derby and kid’s derby on Saturday, Jan. 28, until Saturday, Feb. 25. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions.

The annual derby was expected to attract more than 6,000 anglers. Benefits from the derby support Maine military families, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Hooked On Fishing program and local community schools.

Health on the Web

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free health information workshop for anyone interested in participating. “Finding Health Information on the Web” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room H.

Searching for health information on the Internet can be overwhelming. CMMC librarian Janet Bolduc will show where to find correct and safe information online.

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Preregistration is available by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

Spiritual workshop

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free spiritual workshop for anyone interested in participating. “Spiritual Direction 101: A Healing Relationship” will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room I.

Join spiritual directors Pamella Beliveau and Margot Gyorgy for an introduction to the art of spiritual listening. By exploring one’s inner wisdom, spiritual direction offers a companion for the spiritual journey. Learn about working with a spiritual director and resources for integrating spirituality into you daily life.

Preregistration is available by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

Free “flea market”

TURNER — C.A.L.M. (Caring Loving Ministry) will hold a giveaway from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 106 Weston Road. In case the weather is bad (the school buses don’t run), then the giveaway will be the following Thursday, Feb. 16.

This event is like a flea market but everything is free. The ministry received lots of things to give away.

For more information contact Geri Parlin at 897-4742 or Gloria Fleming at 674-2026 or at willpray4u@oxfordnetworks.net.

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