Storytelling workshops continue
Have you ever wished you could keep a crowd on the edge of their seats with a good story? Well now is your chance! The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host Storytelling Workshops. The workshops will be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Come craft your story with our favorite funny man, storyteller extraordinaire and RLRS English teacher, Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for your own story, something that really happened to you. Since you are telling a true story,
Living Well with Chronic Pain
This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
Town of Starks Appeals Board Hearing
The Appeals Board will have a public hearing on a request from New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) for an extension variance of their Site Plan and Shoreland Zoning Project in Starks. This variance would grant an 18 month extension until December 2, 2023. Summary: The Site Plan Review Ordinance limits the duration of the Site Plan Approvals to an initial twelve months and two 6 month extensions. NECEC Transmission, LLC would like an additional 18 month extension until December 2, 2023 due to issues beyond their control. Questions/concerns can be sent to townofstarks@gmail.com with Appeals Board – NECEC Variance
Campfire Chronicles
Martin Woods Farm 24 Abijah Hill Rd., Starks, ME, United StatesTwice per month, come visit the farm for some good old fashion music, dance, food, and games. All ages welcome. Each campfire chronicle will have a different theme. May 28th is on the heels of our garden party so we will make a day of fun to celebrate springtime.
Plein Air Watercolor Painting
Barbara Hathaway, Painter of Sunset, is offering two Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshops through the Adult Education Program, April 26, 2022, Tuesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at 32 Maple St. Wilton, and May 3rd, Tuesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the same location. Each workshop is $48 per person. Students bring their own Watercolor supplies with 140 lb. Watercolor paper and their own easel. Student can also use Acrylic with a canvas not larger than 16" x 20". This is rain or shine as the art tent will be set up. Contact Info: 207-645-3449 or bhaway@myfairpoint.net
Self-Worth Club: A Skills-Building Discussion Group For Female Business Owners
ZoomEven in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working to recover emotionally from this tremendous curveball takes some time, and a new toolbox of skills. Whatever your situation, building a foundation of self-worth will help you in business. Feeling more confident in yourself helps you take those calculated risks that can improve your ability
Better Health Now with Diabetes
Better Health with Diabetes is a free mail order toolkit for those who have or are at risk of diabetes and/or their caregivers. Participants must pre-register to receive their toolkit workshop materials and work with a certified leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times either by yourself or in small groups. This process allows the participant all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop and equips them with tools to effectively manage their ongoing condition(s), all while maintaining social distancing from their home.
Narrow Gauge Quilters
Narrow Gauge Quilters' have started the new "quilt year". Meetings are 2x a month at Phillips Library ~ Next meeting is Oct 21st this week. New and experienced quilters all welcomed!
Book Sale
128 Weld Street 128 Weld Street, Wilton, MaineA BIG, well-organized sale of books in good condition for readers of all ages and interests plus DVDs, music CDs, and puzzles. Pricing is by donation and all proceeds go to the Wilton Library's collections and services. Face coverings are required for everyone over 2 years of age.
Estate/Yard sale
There will be a large estate/yard sale at 249 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington in front of the self storage facility on Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30 from 9 AM to 4 PM and again on May 6 and 7 also from 9 AM to 4 PM weather permitting.
Pop-UP Sales at the Farmington Public Library
Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesSaturdays in May 10:30-1:30, artisans will be selling their wares, and the library will be selling plants. All proceeds from the plants benefit the library and a portion of the arts and crafts sold will benefit the library. These events will be May 7, 14, and 21.
Plein Air Watercolor Painting
Barbara Hathaway, Painter of Sunset, is offering two Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshops through the Adult Education Program, April 26, 2022, Tuesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at 32 Maple St. Wilton, and May 3rd, Tuesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the same location. Each workshop is $48 per person. Students bring their own Watercolor supplies with 140 lb. Watercolor paper and their own easel. Student can also use Acrylic with a canvas not larger than 16" x 20". This is rain or shine as the art tent will be set up. Contact Info: 207-645-3449 or bhaway@myfairpoint.net