Managing Field Lands for Grassland Birds and Soils for Forever Chemicals

Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street, Phillips, ME, United States

The Phillips Public Library Seed Loan Project presents - Laura Suomi-Lecker is the technical manager of the Ag Allies statewide grassland bird habitat project. She will discuss Maine's grassland-dependent bird species and their conservation, as well as best management practices to improve grassland habitat while maintaining sustainable hay crops. Richard Kersbergen is the Extension Professor for Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. He will talk about Forever Chemicals (PFAS) – what they are and how they found their way into our farm fields, water supplies, and food. This presentation and use of the Library

Free

Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup

Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, Array

The 9th annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is being held on Friday April 22nd from 1-3PM. Everyone is welcome to participate: individuals, groups, young and old. Meet at the Pierce House lawn on 204 Main Street anytime between 1 and 3pm. Cleanup for as long as you want. Bags and gloves are provided by the Farmington Public Works Department. For any questions contact this year's coordinator, Jessica Casey, Library Director at 207-381-0393 or email at director@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org.

Free

Take Out Pulled Pork Dinner

Hall Farms Maple Products 5 Science Hill Road, East Dixfield, ME, United States

Saturday April 23rd from 3-6 p.m. we will be hosting another pulled pork dinner at our new sap house. We are serving a home cooked from scratch meal. Your meal will include pulled pork, mac and cheese, cole slaw and a biscuit. You can choose one of our sweet, mild or hot maple BBQ sauces or our maple mustard. Each meal is only $15 and will be hand delivered to your car. Add a maple Whoopie Pie or Maple Soft Serve cone for only $3. Please call ahead to reserve your pick up time (207) 645-2862. If you’re placing your

$15

Farmington Elks Public Baked Ham Take Out Dinner

Farmington Elks Lodge 120 School Street, Farmington, ME, United States

On April 23rd, the Farmington Elks Lodge will be having a Public Take out dinner located at 120 School Street in West Farmington, Maine, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The meal will include Baked Ham, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Squash, Homemade Dinner Roll & Dessert. Cost of the meals is $10.oo per person. Deadline for meal reservation is April 19th, 2022. Call us @ 207-778-6761. All proceeds will be donated to our Local Youth Activities Programs.

Industry Community Kitchen Socials

Industry Community Kitchen Time to start our luncheons/socials again!  Socialize with friends 11am- 1pm with lunch served at noon. These usually will be held the first Thursday of each month starting with May 5, June 2 and July 7. All are welcome to come to these free lunches so hope to see you there! For more info contact Vicci @778-6722 or Amy @ 778-4158

Free

VFW June meal

Next month's menu May 6th. Shepards pie , pickled beets and carrot cake for dessert. $11 May 13th.Oven fried chicken, potato salad, green beans and brownies for dessert. $11 May 20th.Larry's ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and Graham cracker cake for dessert. $13 No supper on the 27th May 30th. Annual VFW Memorial Day chicken barbecue 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, chips and cookies. 13th Call Janice early to reserve your meal 897-2122 Thank you for your continues support!!

Western Maine Audubon presents: Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” – a talk by Dr. Ron Butler

UMF - Lincoln Auditorium

Western Maine Audubon presents “Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” – a presentation by Dr. Ron Butler Western Maine Audubon will sponsor a presentation by Dr. Ron Butler titled, “Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in UMF’s Lincoln Auditorium. This presentation—which is open to the general public—will begin with a general overview of the evolution, ecology, and behavior of damselflies and dragonflies (Order Odonata). This will be followed by a brief survey of some of Maine’s 161 known odonate species. Finally, conservation concerns for this important group of insects will be discussed, and resources to facilitate contributions

Free

An Evening with Bernd Heinrich

Chesterville Center Union Meeting House 3 Borough Road, Chesterville

Internationally renowned author, field biologist, illustrator, and long distance runner Bernd Heinrich will appear at the Chesterville Center Meeting House. After a childhood in the forest of post-war northern Europe, then Weld and Fairfield, Maine, and an academic career spanning the continent, Heinrich has retired to his true home, a forest in Weld. He will reflect on the significance of Franklin County in his long life and entertain questions from the audience on any of his works. Having set numerous distance running records and authored 2 dozen books on various nature topics as well as on running, the conversation could

Free

Mt. Blue Area Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Meetinghouse Park,Downtown

Mt. Blue Area Garden Club Annual Plant Sale         May 21, 2022      Meetinghouse Park, Downtown                              Farmington                                                           Starts 9:00 a.m. sharp rain or shine     NO EARLY SALES                                                       

Storybook Trail Walk at New Vineyard Library

New Vineyard Public Library Event Saturday, May 21st, 2022 10:30 – 11:30 AM STORYBOOK TRAIL WALK Walk the trail while enjoying a fun-filled story starring Maine animal characters - Moose, Beaver and Bear who learn an important lesson about the importance of working together!!! 20 Lake St, New Vineyard, ME 04956 FMI – 652-2250

Public Supper

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, there will be a Public Pickup /Takeout Supper at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton, Maine , from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The menu will be Baked Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetable, Rolls and Pumpkin Pie Crunch. The price will be $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for those under 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton and Farmington area for $10.00 per meal. Reservations by Thursday, May 19th by 5:00 pm would be most appreciated. Reservations may be made by calling Alan Morison - 645-4366; Robert Lawrence - 778-2354 or