Free Film Screening: The Big Parade

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

The New Commons Film Series resumes with a screening of King Vidor’s 1925 silent classic THE BIG PARADE.

Free

RIDE THE NARROW GAUGE!

RIDE THE NARROW GAUGE! The SRRL RR Museum, 128 Bridge St in Phillips, will operate on Sat Sept 25 and Sun Sept 26. Trains will depart Bridge St at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. The trees are changing, enjoy the scenic splendor along the banks of the Sandy River! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy! Walk the Flyrod Crosby Trail…. Fare is $6.00 for Adults, $2.00 for Children. Well behaved Dogs on a leash may accompany their humans!

“Bowie 101: A Video Introduction to David Bowie”

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

Are you new to the music and visual artistry of David Bowie? Then this event is for you! Dr. Stephen Grandchamp (Assistant Professor of Literature and Digital Humanities at UMF) will screen and discuss four critical music videos from the career of David Bowie (including “Life on Mars?”) in order to initiate the New Commons Project’s exploration of his life and art.

Free

“Mission: Imagination” Electric Violin Concert and Discussion

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

Electro-acoustic violist and David Bowie collaborator Martha Mooke explores and interprets David Bowie’s “search for unconscious intelligence.” This event's discussion and concert are inspired by Bowie's creative process of combining disassociated ideas to spark creativity.

Free

Norlands Civil War Weekend

Washburn Norlands Living History Center 290 Norlands Road, Livermore, ME, United States

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore is hosting its Civil War Living History Weekend on October 9 and 10, 2021.  This family-friendly event features a wide variety of demonstrations, exhibits, and engaging activities remembering the activities of the Civil War. It is co-organized by the 3rd Maine Company A and 15th Alabama Company G to benefit Maine’s premier living history farm and museum. Union and Confederate military and civilian reenactors from across New England will be camped on the grounds. Walk through the encampments to experience what life was like for soldiers. Cavalry units are also planning to attend.

Model Train Display by Great Falls Model RR Club, Museum Tours and Yard Sale at Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum!

Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum 22 Chuch Street, Livermore Falls, ME, United States

Join us as we welcome the Great Falls Model Railroad Club to Livermore Falls. They will have model trains on display.  We will also have a special exhibit featuring a model train crafted by Ralph Smith of Jay, generously donated to the museum.  In addition to learning more about trains, come tour the museum and check out our Yard Sale!  Event is free, but donations are appreciated as we raise funds to repair the museum roof and continue operations!

Free

Western Maine Audubon presents: “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist” with naturalist Doug Hitchcox

Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United States

Western Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk entitled “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist,” presented by naturalist Doug Hitchcox on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes and where to watch the live stream, should that be necessary. Birding, and other wildlife observing, provides an

free to general public

The New Commons Film Series: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

The New Commons Film Series presents THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, the classic 1976 science fiction film starring David Bowie as alien Thomas Jerome Newton. Bowie was an artist of many talents, so be sure to attend this event to grapple with his amazing dramatic performance.

Free

Masonic Group pickup/takeout meal

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton, Maine, will be offering a Pickup/Takeout meal from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The meal will be Roast Pork with gravy, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, and Chocolate cake. $9.00 for Adults and $5.00 for those under 12. Meal reservations by Thursday, October 14th, by 5:00 pm would be appreciated. Meal reservations may be made by calling Alan Morison - 645-4366; Robert Lawrence - 778-2354 or Alvin McDonald - 645-2190. We also offer home deliveries in the Farmington and Wilton are for $10.00

Event Series Farmington Fright Nights

Farmington Fright Nights

Farmington Fairgrounds 292 High St, Farmington, ME, United States

Trail of Terror as you know it from past years has GROWN! United Way and Titcomb Mountain are joining forces for our fourth year to present Farmington Fright Nights! In partnership with Loki’s Workshop, a Halloween specialist, this year will be bigger and better than ever! As the event has grown, the space at Titcomb was just not enough, so make sure you head to the Farmington Fairgrounds this Halloween. Get ready for a Halloween-festival feel as we set out to put on a premier event! Attendees will have four opportunities to check this out, Friday, October 22nd, Saturday October

$20.00

Phillips American Legion Gun Show

Phillips American Legion Gun Show, presented by MidCoast Promotions Saturday October 23rd, from 9am-4pm & Sunday, October 24th, 9am to 2pm. Admission $5, Kids under 12 free 21 Depot St, Phillips Vendor Tables/Show Information, Contact Mike @ 207-380-5783

$5.00