SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings recently announced that the Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation has made a $20,000 pledge to the Lake George Regional Park. The pledge will be used to finance capital improvements to the park, according to a press release from the foundation.

PITTSFIELD — Sebasticook Valley Health will offer Heartsaver Infant/Child/Adult CPR and AED class from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at its conference room, on 130 Leighton St. Cost is $30.

PALERMO — Palermo American Legion Post 163 recently held a raffle. Raffle winners were: Stan Weller, of Gilbertsville, Penn., won the canoe; Adam Penney, of Winslow, won the kayak; and Kay Archer, of Palermo, won $100.

WINSLOW — Winslow VFW, 175 Veterans Drive, will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. An urgent need for platelets as well as O and B negative blood types are in need, all types will be accepted. To donate blood, or for more information, call 800-RED-CROSS or 426-8423.

WATERVILLE — Literacy Volunteers in the Waterville Area will conduct a three-day tutor workshop at Waterville Public Library. The workshops are set for 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26; Tuesday, Sept. 3; and Thursday, Sept. 5. Completing the three-day tutor training will certify participants as a Literacy Volunteer.