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.
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.
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.
Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum Open for Tours
Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum 22 Chuch Street, Livermore Falls, ME, United StatesThe Paper & Heritage Museum will be open for tours and refreshments 4pm to 8pm as part of History Night in Livermore Falls. Tours are free and for all ages. The museum is a non-profit, volunteer organization. All donations go toward museum repairs and operation costs.
An Evening with Bernd Heinrich
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House 3 Borough Road, ChestervilleInternationally renowned author, field biologist, illustrator, and long distance runner Bernd Heinrich will appear at the Chesterville Center Meeting House. After a childhood in the forest of post-war northern Europe, then Weld and Fairfield, Maine, and an academic career spanning the continent, Heinrich has retired to his true home, a forest in Weld. He will reflect on the significance of Franklin County in his long life and entertain questions from the audience on any of his works. Having set numerous distance running records and authored 2 dozen books on various nature topics as well as on running, the conversation could
“The Diary of Anne Frank “
Sparrows Nest Theater 1114 West Mills Rd, Industry, MECall 431-9927 for tickets
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Meetinghouse Park,DowntownMt. Blue Area Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 21, 2022 Meetinghouse Park, Downtown Farmington Starts 9:00 a.m. sharp rain or shine NO EARLY SALES
Tyngtown Club Annual Plant Sale
Wilton Congregational Church Main Street, Wilton, United StatesJoin the ladies of Wilton’s Tyngtown Club for our annual plant sale! A wide variety of locally-dug perennials, "proven winner" annuals, and veggie + herb seedlings will be available at reasonable prices. All proceeds contribute to the Tyngtown Club’s fundraising efforts on behalf of many valued local programs, including the Wilton Free Public Library, the Western Maine Play Museum, Fit Girls of Wilton, the local scholarship committee, and the beautiful flowers planted seasonally along Main Street in Wilton's downtown.
Storybook Trail Walk at New Vineyard Library
New Vineyard Public Library Event Saturday, May 21st, 2022 10:30 – 11:30 AM STORYBOOK TRAIL WALK Walk the trail while enjoying a fun-filled story starring Maine animal characters - Moose, Beaver and Bear who learn an important lesson about the importance of working together!!! 20 Lake St, New Vineyard, ME 04956 FMI – 652-2250
Backroad Books read-a-thon!
You're invited to the Backroad Books 12-hour read-a-thon! The event will be May 21 from noon to midnight in the courthouse parking lot adjacent from Java Joes (church street) in Farmington. Bring your book! Bring your camp chair! Bring a few bucks for ice cream from Fresh Ellas! Pledge cards can be picked up at Twice Sold Tales (155 Main Street, Farmington). All proceeds benefit the distribution of free books to kids all across Franklin County. COME READ WITH US!
Benefit for Terry Tyler
Farmington Elks Lodge 120 School Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesTerry was diagnosed with cancer back in February of this year. Terry has owned the Tyler's Auto Body in Strong for many years and is known well by his community. The Farmington Elks Lodge, located at 120 School Street in West Farmington, will be having a Spaghetti dinner with all the fixing for $8.00 a person this Saturday, May 21st. There will also be a silent and live auction along with a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will be going to Terry to help with his medical expenses and travel. See less