The 17th annual Mountain Holly Days
The 17th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Friday, December 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, special festivities, family activities, tasting events and contests. Mountain Holly Days epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying holiday festivities & activities. Shoppers will enjoy many special offers from local businesses, find unique, quality gifts for that special someone and participate in various holiday activities. Visitors will enjoy shopping and dining with personal, friendly service and none of the hassles of big-city shopping.
Free Live Webinar by Ecologist Andrew Barton
Join us as UMF Professor Barton describes how Maine forests have changed over the past several centuries in terms of tree species, forest structure, and the replacement of old growth with younger forests. He will highlight the ecological importance of older forests and some of the exciting strategies for conservation and restoration of these important habitats.
Seniors Plus Online Education Center
SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for January 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center.
Seniors Plus Online Education Center
SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for January 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center.
Three Gems from the Silent Movie Era
Online Classic Movies with old time piano. ArtsFarmington will be presenting an online series called “Three Gems from the Silent Movie Era” accompanied by Doug Protsik on old-time piano. The first movie, Charlie Chaplin’s "The Kid," will be available starting Jan. 22 for one week. To purchase tickets for viewing, and to learn more about the series, go to www.artsfarmington.org.
Screening of “Defenders of Justice”
On Wednesday, November 4, at 4:30pm over ZOOM, UMF's Women's and Gender Studies is holding a screening of "Defenders of Justice," a film about "the women behind the vibrant and intersectional feminist movement some are calling the “Feminist Spring” in Brazil. Sexual and reproductive health and rights are severely limited, and there are deep racial prejudices against Black Brazilians. Civil society is also under threat, and activists in Brazil remain on high alert after the murder of prominent Black Brazilian activist Marielle Franco in March 2018." RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defenders-of-justice-screening-tickets-126858935491
Women’s Business Group
Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and the Franklin County Women in Business at their next virtual meet-up on Friday, February 5 at 8:00 am. Social Media consultant Katie Kelley will be joining the event, to share strategic social media strategies for small businesses. If you want to improve your social media presence or are wondering which platform is best for your business, bring your questions and join us. To join the virtual meet-up, please RSVP to Lorri Brown at lorri.brown@ceimaine.org.
Baked Bean Supper
Hall Farms Sap House has a new location! Come to Hall Farms in East Dixfield for a take-out only Baked Bean dinner on February 6, at our newly built Sap House on 5 Science Hill Road (across from RS Osgood’s on Route 2). Each freshly prepared meal comes with Baked Beans, Coleslaw, a homemade biscuit and 2 hot dogs for only $10. Add a Hall Farms Maple Whoopie for only $2 extra. Please call ahead to order your meals and reserve a pick up time from 3 to 6 p.m. First 50 calls will receive a free bag of Maple
QuickBooks for Farms
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and SCORE Maine will offer a four-session online accounting workshop for small farms and agricultural businesses using QuickBooks. “QuickBooks for Farms” includes basic principles of accounting; tracking sales, invoicing, payments and expenses; and reporting functions. Access to a desktop personal computer or laptop capable of running the software, made available to participants for the duration of the workshop, is required. SCORE Maine volunteer Michael Fortin will lead the workshop. The workshop is free; registration is required by Feb. 12. Register and find more information on the SCORE Maine website. For more information or to request
QuickBooks for Farms
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and SCORE Maine will offer a four-session online accounting workshop for small farms and agricultural businesses using QuickBooks. “QuickBooks for Farms” includes basic principles of accounting; tracking sales, invoicing, payments and expenses; and reporting functions. Access to a desktop personal computer or laptop capable of running the software, made available to participants for the duration of the workshop, is required. SCORE Maine volunteer Michael Fortin will lead the workshop. The workshop is free; registration is required by Feb. 12. Register and find more information on the SCORE Maine website. For more information or to request
VFW Post #3335 take-out suppers
VFW Post #3335 in Jay take out suppers every Friday served at 5pm. Please call Janice at 207-897-2122 for menu and to reserve your meal.
7th Annual Winterpaloozah!
Pond Street, Rangeley 7 Pond Street, Rangeley, ME, United StatesEnjoy a day of playing on the frozen pond and in the snow. Horse & wagon rides, Cardboard Sled Race, ice skating, saucer bowling, pond hockey, curling, snow golf, fat tire bikes, kicksleds, snow kiting, XC skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, snow castle, campfire & marshmallow roast, hot chocolate and more fun and games for the family. Free. Also pay-for-entry competitions, including Dog Keg Pull, Firewood Toss, Buoy Ball and the Fat Tire Bike Race. Prizes will be awarded! Hot lunch available starting at 11AM at Haley Pond Park.