WESTBROOK – For the 53rd year, nearly 600,000 Mainers belonging to Maine’s credit unions will join an estimated 108 million credit union members worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Week Oct. 14-20, and Credit Union Day on Thursday, Oct. 18.

During the week a number of credit unions across the state will offer food, refreshments, open houses and various other incentives to prospective members.

The Maine Credit Union League is the state trade association for Maine’s 77 affiliated credit unions. For more information visit www.mainecul.org.