News Notes: October 27, 2022

Partners Bank has chosen the photos for its 2023 calendar, and now is your chance to vote for your favorite! One was taken right here in Sanford. Voting is open through October 30 at https://www.partners.bank/partners-bank-2023-calendar-photo-contest-voting/.

Looking for a fun and safe place to take your little trick or treaters? Come join the residents and staff at Summer Commons for their 2nd Haunted Courtyard Stroll on Sunday, October 30 from 5:30-. It will be hosted in the outdoor August courtyard. They look forward to seeing all of the kids in costume.

Read the results of Sanford High School’s mock election here: https://spartan-times.com/2022/10/26/shs-2022-mock-election-results/.

The Sanford Police Department will be taking unused or unwanted prescription drugs at the Police Dept. on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a great time to go through your medications and properly dispose of them.

The Sanford Alumni Association is looking for more tree sponsors for its 2022 Spree of Trees. Contact Theresa Salls at 207-651-4969 or gsalls@comcast.net if you would like to sponsor a tree.

Enjoy these photos of St. Thomas School’s 50^th Anniversary Mass and Celebration: https://www.facebook.com/St.ThomasSchoolSanford/posts/pfbid0328ZZ9ohxD43gM59Y4yrD33qpJLZYyukyqr7aXCK4GgXcQQDA1GtBBAPpu9gJzf4dl. The St. Thomas Through the Years exhibit will remain on view at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum through August 23.

At its October meeting Sanford Art Association‘s members voted to merge with Maine Women in the Arts, which despite its name includes male artists as well. MWA is a statewide nonprofit organization which hosts shows and other events in the Kennebunkport area each year, so this merger should provide SAA members with the opportunity for more exposure.

Mikini Embroidery and Sports Apparel has a new mascot, and it needs a name! Suggest a name for a chance to win a $25 or $100 gift certificate. Check out the mascot and comment in this Facebook post with your suggestion by November 4^th to enter.

The Sanford Water District has issued a warning about DOXO, a third party website that allows people to pay their utility bills. DOXO is not affiliated with the District or regulated by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. DOXO may charge the customer extra fees, and paying through them may result in a delay of 10 days or more before your payment is received. For some customers, this has resulted in a collection fee being assessed or even disconnection due to non-payment. Please go to the District’s webpage www.sanfordwater.org to make sure your payment will be applied in a timely manner, especially if you are paying within 2 weeks of the bill due date. Payments are not applied to your account until the funds are received at the District office.

North Parish Church has announced the return of their Third Thursday Free Supper, taking place from 5:30-6:30 pm on the third Thursday of every month! The next free supper will be Thursday, November 17. On the menu…turkey, of course! All are welcome.

Save the dates for some upcoming fairs:

• November 5 – Annual Fall Fair at Crossroads United Methodist Church and Mingle Jingle Vendor Fair at Veteran’s Memorial Gym
• November 12 – 9^th Annual Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair at Sanford Christian Academy
• November 19 – Annual Christmas Fair at First Baptist Church of Springvale and PTA Holiday Shopping Fair at Carl J. Lamb School
• December 3 – Christmas Fair at Trafton Center
• December 10 – Craft Fair at Crossroads United Methodist Church

Have a Sanford/Springvale fair to add to our list? Let us know by emailing Events Calendar coordinator dave.rude@hotmail.com.

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