Humanitarian caregivers seeking aid

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Gary Kennedy
by  Gary Kennedy

Partners For World Health was founded many years ago by Elizabeth McClellan, RN. The mission of medical service to mankind globally has really taken root from Maine to Bangladesh and many places in between. This 501 (c)3 organization is truly something of which to be proud, not only Nurse McClellan but to those of us, who endeavor to live up to the concept of Service Beyond Self.

In the few short years this great organization has existed, thousands of needy individuals around the world have benefited from its caring outreach with medical equipment, and supplies as well as much needed surgeries which would be out of reach of the poor if not for them. This, for the most part, is made of Maine medical professionals sharing their skills as volunteers to an in-need world. World Peace isn’t won by wars but by the warm, caring touch of humanitarian caregivers such as these.

This organization is based in South Portland but is expanding into the Augusta area. In so doing, it finds itself in need of a small, clean warehouse within 20 minutes of the Augusta area. If you know of a warehouse possibility please give us a call. Also, since we are a service to mankind organization, we are always in need of volunteers both medical professionals as well as much needed support staff including those of you who could be on call with a truck.

This is a great opportunity for church and civic organizations to give a helping hand sorting and cataloging medical supplies and equipment for missions throughout the world. If your school requires a certain amount of volunteer hours, here is a great opportunity to get credit for that, and at the same time, know that you are contributing to the welfare of those who wouldn’t have it without you.

To become part of the team call us at 207-774-5555, or you can email the department head at tori@partnersforworldhealth.org. Our website is www.PartnersforWorldHealth.org. If your group or civic organization needs a speaker we would be happy to do that.

You will make new friends and become part of something that you will certainly be proud of. Retired medical professionals are always welcome to assist on missions. Add meaning to your life and join the team “P.F.W.H.” The world needs you.

Open auditions for Titus Andronicus

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Recycled Shakespeare Company is holding open auditions for Titus Andronicus on August 1 and 3 from 5pm-7pm both days. Auditions will be held in Fairfield Memorial Park, rain or shine.

Co-directors, Emily Rowden Fournier and Jakob Sutton, will be casting all roles, and, as is Recycled Shakespeare Company tradition, any who audition will receive a part. Any level of acting experience will be accepted. Although the directors plan to take an artistic approach to this Shakespearean tragedy, due to the graphic content of the script children under 12 years of age will not be accepted for auditions and minors will need parental consent to participate.

Recycled Shakespeare Company is a not-for-profit community theater troupe that specializes in Shakespearean theater while using recycled materials to create theater on a minimal budget. There is no cost to join the company.

Anyone who wishes to participate should be familiar with the script but need not prepare anything. Auditions will consist of cold readings in groups or alone. The performance date for this show is October 15, 2016. The rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

For more information, contact Emily Rowden Fournier at 207-314-8607 or email recycledshakespeare@gmail.com.

South China Library looks towards the future while preserving the past

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Friends of the South China Library

Friends of the South China Library. Photo by Bob Bennett

With the recent purchase of the Abel Jones house, the South China Library has taken the next step in the journey to find a new location for the library. The Abel Jones house, located on Jones Road, in South China, is the birthplace and boyhood home of Rufus M. Jones. The historic home, built in 1815, and its adjacent property, offers many possibilities for the expansion of the library and its programs for community members of all ages.

While there will not be immediate changes at the library, the library directors and volunteers are excited about planning for the future and including ideas and input from the community.

The public is invited to the South China Library annual meeting on Monday, August 1, at 6 p.m. at the library, 247 Village Street in South China. Please join us to hear highlights of current programs and continue the conversation about the future of the library. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

South China Library is the oldest continuously operating library in Maine. Established in 1830, the library is a nonprofit organization run by dedicated volunteers. Please call 445-4188 or visit southchinalibrary.org for more information.

Submitted by South China Library committee

New home for the South China Library will be at the Abel Jones house located on Jones Road, in South China

New home for the South China Library will be at the Abel Jones house located on Jones Road, in South China.
Photo by Bob Bennett