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 StatesThe 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.
COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run
Narrow Gauge Cinemas 123 Narrow Gauge Square, Farmington, ME, United StatesJoin 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!
Farmington Farmers’ Market
Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, ArrayFarmers' 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
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
Nordica Day Concert
Online event at: www.artsfarmington.orgPerforming 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.
Green Business Strategies for Maine Entrepreneurs
ZoomIn this virtual 1-hour workshop, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainability Unit will present strategies for how to make your business more sustainable. We will discuss “closing the loop” through resource conservation and waste reduction, green purchasing, resources for reducing waste and finding material alternatives, and key recycling habits and programs. This workshop is geared towards small businesses in a variety of sectors. A Q&A session will follow the presentation for any individuals who may want to ask industry-specific questions. Register today!
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
Farmington Farmers’ Market
Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, ArrayFarmers' 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 bluegrass concert
Webb Lake Association is hosting a Free bluegrass concert featuring The Sandy River Ramblers on Friday, August 20 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Weld Town Hall. The WLA will have its annual meeting prior at 6:00 p.m. which is also open to the public.
Bat Walk!
Friday August 20 meet at the library at 7pm to enjoy a bat snack, learn some interesting facts about bats, see a bat skeleton and bat guano amongst other things, and for the younger crowd, listen to a bat story and do a bat craft if there is time. If not, Take & Makes will be available. At around 7:45pm we will head over to Teaberry Lane, where parking will be available on the first house on the right. From there we will walk down the road and listen for bat echolocations under the guidance of Shevenell Webb, local Wildlife
Bat Walk!
Bat Walk: BATS! A program for all ages! Hosted by the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, Mt. Vernon, Maine Save the date! Friday August 20 meet at the library at 7pm to enjoy a bat snack, learn some interesting facts about bats, see a bat skeleton and bat guano amongst other things, and for the younger crowd, listen to a bat story and do a bat craft if there is time. If not, Take & Makes will be available. At around 7:45pm we will head over to Teaberry Lane, where parking will be available on the first house on the right.