*Updated* Maine Mountain Chamber to Perform at UMF
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesArtsFarmington is excited to announce the return of Maine Mountain Chamber Music to Nordica Auditorium on Sunday April 24th at 3:00 PM. MMCM founders Yuri Funahashi, piano, and Laurie Kennedy, viola, will be joined by violinist Charles Dimmick and cellist Leo Eguchi. The program consists of Zoltan Kodaly’s Duo for Violin and Cello and Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet in C minor. Adult tickets are $15, those 18 and under are free as are UMF students with ID. Nordica Auditorium is in Merrill Hall (224 Main Street) at the University of Maine at Farmington. Visit www.artsfarmington.org for more information and to
Webster Cemetery Association meeting April 24
Webster Cemetery Association. We are having our 102nd annual meeting on Sunday, April 24th @ 2pm. We will be meeting at the Chesterville town office on the Dutch Gap Road. All are welcome to attend.
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
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
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!
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
Rilke’s Sonnets to Orpheus: A Centenary Celebration
Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesExactly a century ago, Rainer Maria Rilke created the fifty-five Sonnets to Orpheus within one month in what he called a "hurricane" of creativity. Farmington author, translator, Teacher, and community activist John Rosenwald will present and discuss his translations of Rilke's sonnets, recently published by covered bridge press.