Prep for skiing, snow boarding

LEWISTON — Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick, medical director of sports medicine at St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics, and athletic trainer Jeff Eckhouse will hold a small group training session in advance of ski and snow boarding season.

Participants will be doing floor exercise activities, so wear something comfortable and appropriate gym shoes.

Two sessions will be held at the Lepage Conference Center at 99 Campus Ave. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The beginners’ session will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

A session for individuals with more experience will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Each session is limited to 10.

To register for this free session, call 777- 8481.

Topic: Refugee resettlement

LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum lecture series presents Cheryl Hamilton, associate director for external relations, RefugePoint, speaking on “From L/A to Africa: Exploring Refugee Resettlement in Reverse,” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library,

A Q-&-A session will follow. Free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, call 513-3135.

Holly Fair, chowder lunch

GRAY — First Congregational Church of Gray will hold their annual Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Parish House (behind McDonald’s) in Gray Center.

There will be handmade gifts, Cabot’s Private Stock cheddar, fudge, freshly made wreaths, baked goods, the Cookie Trail and Rada knives.

Children can attend a movie and cookie decorating while parents shop. Early shoppers can enjoy Thompson’s doughnuts and coffee.

Lunch will be haddock chowder, corn chowder and a variety of sandwiches all made by Women’s Fellowship.

For more information, contact Anne Michaud at 657-2939 or the church office at 657-4279.

‘Money in Politics’ talk at Auburn UU

AUBURN — Auburn UU will present a topical talk at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. BJ McCollister will discuss “Money in Politics: Democracy’s Crisis in Confidence.”

McCollister, program director for Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, has an extensive background in political campaigns and issue advocacy organizations. Working as the Southern Maine Field Director for State Senate races in 2010, McCollister witnessed firsthand the pervasive role money plays in politics. After attending and organizing fundraisers with high-profile lobbyists and organizations, he concluded that government needs to be accountable to the people, not donors.

The Social Justice committee at Auburn UU is sponsoring this talk, which tells how Americans are coming together to take back democracy and what Maine citizens can do to help.

First Universalist Church of Auburn is at 169 Pleasant St. This is event is presented free to the public. Parking; accessible. For more information, call 783-0461 or visit www.auburnuu.org.