AUBURN — Lewiston Auburn Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 121 will join forces and host a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave.

The sale will be held rain or shine. It will feature household goods, small furniture, tools, children’s toys and games, sports equipment and clothing.

Troop 121 offers youth with special physical, mental and emotional challenges the opportunity for success in a safe Scouting environment that builds character, encourages citizenship, teaches life skills and develops personal fitness. It currently serves scouts from Androscoggin, Kennebec and Oxford counties. Don Malpass, troop leader, said money raised at the sale is needed to support camping and other troop outings.

Other proceeds earned at the yard sale will be used by the Kiwanis Club to help support Kiwanis International’s Eliminate Project, a world-wide mission to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus.

FMI: ahannon15@gmail.com, ruthd44@gwi.net, malpass3@roadrunner.com, tinyurl.com/houhjr5.

Walk-and-talk in Topsham

TOPSHAM — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will host a morning workshop focused on pond planning, construction and maintenance tips from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Public Safety building, 100 Main St.

After the workshop participants will visit Bisson’s Farm for an interactive pond walk-and-talk to discuss management practices.

Cost is $10, and refunds will be given only to those who cancel before Sept. 22.

For special accommodations, notify 207-753-9400, ext. 5374 or email jlahey@maineconservationdistricts.com. The walk-and-talk portion may not be wheelchair-accessible.

The registration form is available at www.androscogginswcd.org.

Somali Bantu Community harvest celebration

?NEW GLOUCESTER — The Somali Bantu Community will host a traditional public harvest celebration at its farm at 1047 Intervale Road from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.

?According to organizer Muhidin Libah, executive director and community resource development officer for the Somali Bantu Community of Lewiston Maine, “this is a traditional party of the Somali Bantus in Somalia that has been in existence for several centuries. We are trying to uphold and continue our traditions with our children.”

This is the third such harvest celebration held in Maine.

The public is invited to attend to join in the fun, food, dancing and friendship. There is no charge.?

Scholarship golf tournament Sept. 25

AUBURN — The fifth annual Fish Bones Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25, at Martindale Country Club.

Included is a food court hosted by area restaurants, a tomato putting contest, longest marshmallow drive, “hole in one” opportunities and raffle prizes.

The fund has given over $20,000 in scholarships to local individuals pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. Funds are available for graduating high school seniors as well as adults in the midst of career changes.

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