SKOWHEGAN — The Maine Office of Community Development recently named Skowhegan as recipient of the Community Spirit Award for its work with Main Street Skowhegan.
Each August the Maine CDBG Program holds Community Development Day to celebrate the communities and projects the organization worked with.
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FARMINGTON -- University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff kick-off the 2010 academic year with UMF's third annual "Month of Service." Developed to bring members of the campus and Farmington community together as they participate in volunteer activities for the public good, this year's program will engage campus volunteers throughout September at food pantries, churches, public service providers, non-profit agencies and more.
Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons, open gym 5:30 to 7 p.m.; 495-3481.
WILTON -- A golf tournament to benefit the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center will take place on Sept. 9 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Wilson Lake Country Club in Wilton.
Albion -- There will be a public hearing at 7 p.m. Friday at the Besse Building in Albion.
DETROIT -- The Detroit Meeting House Committee will sponsor a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 4 at the Nightdrifer's Snowmobile Clubhouse, Route 220. Local band Bak Trak - Old Time Rock 'N Roll will provide the music. Admission cost $8 per person; bring your own beverage.
ANSON -- Sign-up night for Boy Scout Troop 481 (Anson, Madison, Starks) will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Garret Schenck School.
PITTSFIELD -- The annual Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, with charity partner The Friends of the SVH Women's Health Center, will be held Sept. 11 at J.W. Parks Golf Course.