BENEFITS & GOOD WORKS: October

WALDO COUNTY TRIAD NEEDS HELP

In these hard times we need to look out for those people who need a little extra help. Our Senior Citizens appreciate the little things that make their lives easier. The Waldo County Triad organization does just that. They do things like call Seniors every day just to check up on them. If no one answers, an officer is sent out to check on them. Seniors are also supplied with cell phones programmed just to dial 911. They also supply flashing beacons for some homes so that a call for help is more visible. House numbers are also offered at a nominal fee.

 The organization depends on money-making activities throughout the year and donations to support their programs.  They find that this year money is tight for everyone and they have fallen short of their funding goals. If you live in the Waldo County area and would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please send your donation to Waldo County Triad, P.O. Box 125, Belfast, ME 04915

CALENDARS ON SALE TO BENEFIT SHELTERS

Calendars go on sale October 1 for $15 to benefit the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League. The calendars feature local police, firefighters, and town officials with shelter pets available for adoption. Calendar models will sign copies and dogs available for adoption will be on hand October 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Camden Public Safety Building.

DAY OF SERVICE IN UNITY

Unity Barn Raisers will sponsor a “Day of Service” on October 2 at 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to gather at the Unity Community Center for a day of work in the community’s public spaces. It will be a day of clearing trails; harvesting vegetables for a local food pantry; and other such activities. The goal is to rally sponsors and volunteers to make positive changes in their community. Volunteers will be treated to a meal starting at 4:30 at the Community Center. Dog Wants Out will entertain with music. The public is welcome to the lasagna meal for $7 per person. To sign up, call the Unity Barn Raisers office at 948-9005 or go online at www.unitybarnraisers.org.

PICTURE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ROCKLAND

Rockland Main Street Inc. is challenging photographers to document life in Rockland during a 9-hour period on October 9. The activity is a fund-raiser for the organization. The photo shoot runs from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by Asymmetric Art during the day to register and to print and download information. There will be a reception at Asymmetric Art from 6-8 p.m. at which time photographers’ work will be hung, shown in a slide show, and sold. For more details email picturethisrockland@gmail.com. I suggest you view “Driving Old Memories” by Irvin Robinson on YouTube before you participate in this project. It will be very enlightening.