Benefits and Fundraisers
Write to Discover~a virtual Creative Writing Workshop fundraiser
ZoomLiteracy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties presents: Write to Discover~a virtual Creative Writing Workshop fundraiser. Explore the writer in you, while donating to a good cause. Join Maine Humanities Council Co-Facilitators, Elizabeth Cooke and Sara Beech, for a Saturday afternoon of art and writing. In this session we will brainstorm beginnings, middles, and ends through writing/collaging to discover what comes next. Workshops are family friendly, all ages and levels of experience welcome. Sliding scale, $10 suggested donation. All proceeds support Literacy Volunteers Adult Tutoring. To register go to our website at westernmaineliteracy.org and click on the donate button.
Write to Discover~a virtual Creative Writing Workshop
ZoomLiteracy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties presents: Write to Discover~a virtual Creative Writing Workshop fundraiser. Explore the writer in you, while donating to a good cause. Join Maine Humanities Council Co-Facilitators, Elizabeth Cooke and Sara Beech, for a Saturday afternoon of art and writing. In this session we will brainstorm beginnings, middles, and ends through writing/collaging to discover what comes next.Workshops are family friendly, all ages and levels of experience welcome. Sliding scale, $10 suggested donation. All proceeds support Literacy Volunteers Adult Tutoring. To register go to our website at westernmaineliteracy.org and click on the donate button.
Masonic Public Takeout/Pickup Supper
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton , Maine , will be offering a Public Takeout - Pickup Supper, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The menu will consist of Baked Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls and Molasses Cookies. Cost of the meal for Adults will be $9.00 and $5.00 for those under the age of 12. For food preparation, it would be appreciated if reservations for takeout meals was received by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 15th. To make reservations please call Alan Morison - 645-4366 or
10th annual One in Five 5K
Join us for the 10th annual One in Five 5K either virtual or in person on Sunday, April 25th at FirstPark (46 FirstPark Dr) in Oakland at 9 am! Inspired by the current Maine statistic of an estimated ONE in FIVE people in Maine have been affected by sexual violence (Muskie School of Public Policy, Maine Crime Victimizations Rates, 2011), the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center is hosting this race. You can choose to sign up for the virtual race or you can join us at FirstPark on April 25th! Sign up before March 25th to receive a free
Annual Plant Sale and Raffles
Industry Town Hall Route 43, Industry, ME, United StatesRaffles: Gardening Basket, Family Fun Basket, Homemade Bread & Jellies Basket, Homemade Pickles Basket, 2 Vermiculture Bins (vermicomposting demo at sale). Benefits Mission at the Eastward youth programs and camp scholarships. For more info or to donate plants call Maria @ 778-9404 or Val @ 779-7753
Take Out Bean Supper
Industry Town Hall Route 43, Industry, ME, United StatesMenu: Baked beans, hot dogs, vegetables, bread, pie or cake, $8.00. Industry Town Hall, Route 43, to benefit Shorey Chapel’s new furnace. For more info call 778-4158
Pie Sale benefit of the Farmington Historical Society
Pie Sale on Saturday, May 8th, day before Mother's Day. Mom does not have to cook dessert on her day when you stop by the Octagon House to buy a Home Made Pie. The pie sale is located at 126 High Street, Farmington and starts at 9:00 until all the pies are sold. Pies $14.00 each All sales proceeds benefit the Farmington Historical Society
Benefit for Kenny Smith from Livermore Falls
ME, United Statesplace: Amvets Hall, Main Street, Jay Date May 15th Time: 10 AM - 3PM Raffles, 50/50 drawing and silent auction items
Public Masonic Takeout/Pickup Supper
On Saturday, May 15, the Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, will be offering a Public Takeout/Pickup meal from 5 - 6 p.m. The menu will be roast pork, potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, rolls and dessert. $9 for adults and $5 for 12 years and under. Please reserve your meals by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. Reservations for meat can be made by calling Alan Morison 645-4366, Robert Lawrence 778-2354 or Alvin McDonald 645-2190. Home deliveries are also offered in the Wilton and Farmington area for $10 per meal.
Shorey Chapel Annual Plant Sale
Shorey Chapel Route 43, Industry, ME, United StatesSaturday, May 29 Shorey Chapel Annual Plant Sale 9 am - noon Shorey Chapel, Route 43, Industry. To benefit the church’s new furnace
OTIS Federal Credit Union Annual Plant Sale May 29
OTIS FCU’s Annual Plant Sale and Planter Raffle will take place on Saturday, May 29th from 9 AM – 12 PM at the Credit Union. All proceeds will benefit Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, and will stay local. Raffle tickets for a chance to win one of two handmade planters are available for purchase at OTIS now: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Winners will be drawn around noon on the 29th. If you would like to donate plants or pots for the sale, you may drop them off at the Credit Union the week before the
FUN’draiser, craft fair, runway event and wardrobe sale
Elks Lodge School St, West Farmigton, MaineThis summer FUN'draising activity will include a craft fair, vendors, Runway/Modeling practice and coaching opportunities, wardrobe, gown sales and will have a fundraising activity for your local charity if interested. This event will be held at the West Farmington Elks Lodge as a fundraiser for CROSSROADS Youth Center 501c3. If interested in being a vendor or for more information about the fundraising opportunity please contact racheltorrey45@gmail.com.