Supper, bake sale

LEWISTON — The 100 Pine Street Wellness and Recovery Center will hold a public spaghetti supper and bake sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Proceeds will be used to provide services such as meals, laundry facilities, social activities and networking opportunities for persons in recovery from persistent mental illness and substance abuse.

For more information, call 795-6719 or Dot at 782-4624.

Auction benefits vet

WINTHROP — A silent auction will be held to benefit Jeremy Gilley, a young veteran who lost both his legs after being pinned between two cars when he stopped to help a crash victim.

Veterans Post 40 Auxiliary is offering one week of summer camp at the YMCA camp in Winthrop for summer 2012. A $500 value, the bidding starts at $250, by calling 329-8325. Bidding ends March 3 at 7 p.m. sharp.

Call for more information or to donate. The camp is open to anyone ages 8-15 years old. It offers swimming, sailing, arts and crafts, many sports, pottery, snorkeling and more activities.

There will also be a benefit dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr. Post 40, Bowdoin Street.

Social bridge

LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Feb. 27 were as follows: first, Anna Vitiello and Les Buzzell; second, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings; third, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; fourth, Claire Lyons and Marta Clements; first in B and C, Anne and Dick Brautigam with Cynthia Bonsey and Sue Kaluzynski.

The Lewiston-Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Feb. 28 were: first, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell; second, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; third, Rick Verrill and Rosemarie Goodwin.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. and a partner is always guaranteed. Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for more information.

Cancer costs

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free financial management workshop for cancer survivors and caregivers. “Managing the Costs of Living with Cancer: Financial and Community Resources” will take place Wednesday, March 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room A.

A panel of experts will address issues such as medical costs, Social Security disability benefits and financial and community resources questions and more. The panel includes Sophy Chan, technical expert for the Social Security Administration; Michelle Duplissis, financial counselor at CMMC, and Karen DeGrandpre, oncology social worker at CMMC.

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

Bariatric info

LEWISTON — Central Maine Bariatric Surgery will host an informational program about weight loss surgery on Wednesday, March 7.

Bariatric surgeons and other members of the bariatric surgery program’s professional staff will provide a general overview of obesity and weight loss surgery options. The program will include a question and answer session.

The program will be held in the Chairmen’s Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building from 6 to 8 p.m.

There is no charge for participation.

The program is offered on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month. For more information, call Central Maine Bariatrics at 795-5710.

Dog obedience

LEWISTON — Great Falls Dog Obedience Club will start another six-week dog obedience class Wednesday, March 7. Dogs and puppies must be at least 3 1/2 months old and vaccinated. Beginners’ class is at 6:30 and advanced at 7:30. For more information and to register call the club’s trainer Diane Harrington at 784-7578.

Plumbing course

AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting a septic system training for Local Plumbing Inspectors and people seeking certification. This workshop will be held at the Auburn City Hall on March 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The course will offer a thorough explanation of the permitting, inspection and enforcement of the State of Maine’s Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules and the Internal Plumbing Rules. This session will primarily be of interest to local plumbing inspectors, but is open to all, including site evaluators and system installers.

Registration is $80 and is due by March 8. To register, contact Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District at 753-9400, ext. 400, or the Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee at 253-8020.

Golden Age Group

AUBURN — The Golden Age Group of the IHM Parish will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Sacred Heart Church for a social hour followed by an Irish boiled dinner and installation of officers.

Reservations, $5, may be made by calling at 576-4082 by March 8. New members are also welcome to join by making reservations ahead.

Colorectal cancer

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free nutrition workshop available to anyone. “Eating to Prevent Colorectal Cancer” will take place Thursday, March 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room I.

Diet and proper nutrition are vital tools in the fight against colon cancer. Presenter Jill Young, CMMC oncology dietitian, will discuss rapidly accumulating evidence supports eating a healthy diet for both prevention and treatment.

Learn five healthy guidelines that can make a difference in colon cancer prevention including more energy and weight loss.

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

Story time yoga

AUBURN — Story Time Yoga will take place from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Fridays, March 9, 16 and 23 at Auburn Public Library. Space is limited so call the library at 333-6640, ext. 3, to register.

Certified yoga instructor Tisha Bremner will encourage creativity, joyful play and enlighten young minds with the magic of fun yoga postures and movements while recounting some of the world’s most delightful stories in a way that enhances literacy and vibrant physical health. Ages pre-K through third grade. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Saunders benefit

HEBRON — A benefit supper for Debbie Saunders will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Hebron Academy Dining Hall. Menu includes homemade spaghetti, lasagna, salads and pies. Donations at the door. Raffles.

Historical society

RAYMOND — The Raymond Casco Historical Society will host speaker Carol Drew at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Raymond Public Safety building on Route 302. Drew will speak about preparing seedlings for spring gardening of flowers and vegetables.

All are welcome. For more information, visit www.raymondcascohistory.org.

Seniors trip

LEWISTON — The public is invited to take a trip to Stars on Ice with the Lewiston Senior Citizens on Friday, March 16, at the Cumberland Civic Center. The group will leave the Multi-Purpose center at 4 p.m. and will go to Captain Newick’s in South Portland for dinner before the show.