News from Waterville 905

Horseshoe tournament underway

The Waterville Elks horseshoe tournament is underway every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. through Aug. 20. Entry fee is $10 per person and the tournament is open to members and guests. Pay outs and trophies will be awarded at the end of the tournament. For more information, contact Rose Marquis or sign up in the club room.

Raffle for 1,000 gallons of fuel oil

The Waterville, Augusta and Gardiner Elks Lodges are co-sponsoring a raffle for 1,000 gallons of fuel oil from J & S Oil Company with all proceeds going toward the Togus Veterans' Hospital Trolley Fund.

Tickets are $10 each and only 1,000 will be sold. Drawing will be held on Sept. 7 at the Augusta Elks Lodge annual lobster feed.

Waterville Lodge members can contact PER Jim York for tickets.

Texas Hold 'Em returns Aug. 16

Another Texas Hold 'Em tournament gets underway on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. with a $55 buy-in (includes entrance fee). Sign up between 5:30 and 6:25 p.m.

Food is available for purchase during the break.

For more information, contact Chairman Don Bourgoin.

Waterville Lodge to host Youthfest Aug. 23

The Waterville Elks Lodge will host Youthfest 2008 on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 12-4 p.m. This is for Maine Children's Cancer Program patients, disadvantaged children, Elks members families and the children of National Guard, Reserve and active duty service members.

There will be games, a bounce house, face painting, plus hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and other treats.

If you'd like to volunteer, please see any lodge officer.

905 Calendar

Monday

Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday
Spaghetti dinner, all you can eat, $5 per person; 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Cribbage tournament, 7 p.m.

Friday

Family buffet served 5:30 - 7 p.m., only $7 for adults and $4 for children under age 12. Prices include assorted salads, condiments, dinner rolls, dessert and hot coffee. Check lodge bulletin for weekly menu.

Aug. 5: Ladies' Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m.

Aug. 6: Investigation Committee, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 7: House Committee, 6 p.m.

Aug. 9: Chicken BBQ, 5 p.m.

Aug. 11: Trustee's meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 16: Texas Hold 'Em, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 21: House Committee, 6 p.m.

Aug. 23: Youthfest, 12-4 p.m.

Aug. 25: Trustees, 6 p.m.

Aug. 28: Veterans' Committee, 5:30 p.m.; trustees, 6 p.m.; lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

The Lodge is still collecting the following items:

Phones to Fight Kids Cancer
A national distributor will give cash donations to Maine Children's Cancer Program for your unwanted cell phones. All brands are welcome. Help us help the kids by dropping off your phone near the Lodge Secretary's office.
Can Tabs
The monies generated from can tabs are used to purchase wheelchairs for children in need at the Shriners Orthopedic Hospital. The collection container is located near the card room.