Pine Cone OES to meet Feb. 12

AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St.

The chapter will celebrate Valentine’s Day.

The traveling mascots for District 4, Miss Teddy Bear and Mr. Moose, will be there.

Refreshments will be served in the dining hall by Mary Ann Perkins following the meeting.

Danville Grange to meet Feb. 12

AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange 65 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. The program will be presented by William Hatch, chairman of the Agricultural Committee.

Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.

All members and guests are welcome to attend.

In case of a storm, please call ahead. Snow date will be Thursday, Feb. 27.

Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Feb. 5 were: first, Roland Bosse and Leo Bergeron; second, Norm Bissonnette and Dwight Webb; third, Claudette Grandmaison and Richard Cloutier; fourth, Terry Lefebvre and Cindy Boyd; fifth, Aaron Burke and Don Haley.

The next game will be played at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

Call Roger Labbe at 212-9253 or the office at 513-3059 for more information.

United Commercial Travelers meeting

MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Bucknam Oaks.

A potluck supper will be served at the close of the meeting.

All members and guests are welcome.

Chewonki Batmobile coming to APL

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host a visit from the Chewonki Batmobile during February vacation week, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Androscoggin Community Room.

Did you know that bats comprise nearly one-quarter of the world’s approximately 4,000 mammal species, yet humans continue to fear and misunderstand them. This program will introduce participants to a live, non-releasable big brown bat and help dispel common myths about these flying mammals.

Chewonki’s engaging slide show illustrates the role of bats in ecosystems from the Maine woods to the South American rain forests. Participants leave the program with an appreciation for the tremendous diversity of bats in the world and for their irreplaceable niche in natural ecosystems. This program is best for kids in kindergarten up though adults.

The Ark to hold herbal series

LEWISTON — An herbal series, “Minding Your Mind/Mending Your Mind,” will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 17 through March 10, at The Ark & Lunch Cafe, 791 Lisbon St.

Presenters are Dr. Zach Mazone, Mary Penner, N.P., and herbalist Jane Kuntz.

Topics will be:

Feb 17: Minding Your Media (ADD/ADHD)

Feb 24: Minding Your Thoughts (Depression)

March 3: Minding Your Memory (Alzheimer’s and Senile Dementia)

March 10: Mending Your Past (PTSD, Panic Attacks/Anxiety)

Registration is required. Call Jane at 207-432-9063, or email her at giveglorytohim@gmail.com.

The cost is $10 for each class or $35 for the entire series paid on the first night.

Microsoft Windows Server course

AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer Microsoft Windows Server Administration Fundamentals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 24 to March 19, from 5 to 9 p.m.

This 32-hour Microsoft IT Academy training course prepares students for the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-365. The course will build an understanding of server installation, server rolls, active directory, storage and performance management.

The cost is $499 and includes all course materials, six-month access to a practice exam ($80 value), and one test voucher for the Microsoft Windows Server Administration certification exam. Registration is open and ongoing but space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Corporate & Community Services at 207-755-5280, email training@cmcc.edu or visit tinyurl.com/o2mbdkq. Deadline for registration is Feb. 19.