Strong library’s Tails and Tales Reading Program is accepting sign ups now

It's not too late to sign up for this summer's Tails and Tales Reading Program with the Forster Memorial Library in Strong. We are accepting sign-ups until the middle of July and the program runs until Aug. 21. Prizes include Giffords, gift certificates to local bookstores, Subway, and the chance to win one of two bikes! Any level of reader below the age of 18 is welcome. Contact the librarian with any questions: estronglibrary@gmail.com or (207) 684-4003.

Jay-Niles Memorial Library Booksale

Jay-Niles Memorial Library 983 Main St, Jay, ME, United States

The Jay-Niles Memorial Library is holding a summer-long used book sale to benefit children’s library programs. The book sale is open Monday & Tuesday 1-6, Wednesday & Thursday 12-5, and Friday 9-2.  Prices for books are by donation.  A wide selection of books is available in the library’s Memorial Hall in the upstairs of the library.  All are welcome to come shop through the huge collection of books, including books for children, teens, and adults, large-print books, paperback and hardcover books, fiction and nonfiction books, crafting books, and more.  We also have DVDs, VHS, CDs, vinyl, and audiobooks for sale.

Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Location: Zoom (video and audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this

$20.00

COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run

Narrow Gauge Cinemas 123 Narrow Gauge Square, Farmington, ME, United States

Join United Way for the 5th annual COLOR ME  UNITED 5k...you can walk, run, or roll as you have a blast getting sprayed with paint and water. Finally no need to travel to have this kind of fun! Registration is $30 for individuals, $25/person for teams of 5+. Registration includes a white shirt, color packet, bandana, sunglasses and more! Register now at www.uwtva.org We can't wait to see you there!

$30.00

Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Location: Zoom (video and audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this

$20.00

Get Ready for the Holidays – Shipping for E-Commerce

Zoom

In this second of our three-part series, WBC Consultant Cathy Roberts will review Are you looking to increase online sales and need to figure out how to streamline your shipping process? Are you unsure of which shipping service is the best for your business? In this second workshop of our Shipping 101 series, Cathy will discuss how to set up shipping with third party sites like Etsy and she will discuss the process of shipping products internationally.

Free
Event Series Farmington Farmers’ Market

Farmington Farmers’ Market

Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, Array

Farmers' market held twice each week May through October in downtown Farmington: Fridays, 10am-1pm on Front Street, across from the Better Living Center Saturdays 9am-noon on Main St, in the District Courthouse parking lot

Free

3rd Annual “Doing Good in the Hood” Car & Tractor Show

Benefit Car & Tractor Show, 332 Main St. Kingfield, ME, Saturday, August 14th from 9AM-3PM. Raffles, Trophies, Food Vendor, Live Music by Jo Jo & the Bros. FREE ADMISSION, donations will be accepted. All donations to benefit the “Doing Good in the Hood” Benefit Fund which provides funds for heating and food assistance in greater Kingfield area. Drop-off on Friday, August 13 from 8am-5pm and August 14th at 8AM. For more info call Steve Keenan at 671-7440 or Mike Lane at 462-2024.

Free

Chicken BBQ at Chesterville Family Fun Day

Chesterville Town Office 409 Dutch Gap Road, Chesterville, ME, United States

The Chesterville Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 14, 2021, will feature a Chicken BBQ cooked by Bob Gramlich at the Chesterville Town Office on the Dutch Gap Road.  For $10.00, the meal will consist of half a chicken, coleslaw, rolls and butter, and pickles. Meals may be eaten on the premises or be taken out.  Serving will begin at 11:00 a.m.  Beverages may be purchased separately for $1.00.   Proceeds  from the BBQ will be used for next year's Family Fun Day.

Event Series Farmington Farmers’ Market

Farmington Farmers’ Market

Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, Array

Farmers' market held twice each week May through October in downtown Farmington: Fridays, 10am-1pm on Front Street, across from the Better Living Center Saturdays 9am-noon on Main St, in the District Courthouse parking lot

Free

Tai Chi for Health & Balance

Location: Zoom (video and audio required) Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers To register: Email edcenter@seniorsplus.org or call 795-4010 Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health, and one's ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better. Participants of this

$20.00

Nordica Day Concert

Online event at: www.artsfarmington.org

Performing in this year’s Nordica Day Concert will be Kaleigh Hunter and Emma Jones, winners of last year’s Nordica Scholarship. They will be live-streamed from Nordica Auditorium on August 17 at 7:30. August 17 was the date in 1911 when world-famous opera diva and Farmington native, Lillian Nordica, performed in her hometown.The direct link to the live-streamed performance can be accessed on mtbluetv.org or artsfarmington.org. There is no charge, as it is a gift to the community from the Nordica Memorial Association. The video can also be viewed after August 27 on the above Mt. Blue TV and ArtsFarmington websites.

Free