Mother’s Day Flowers
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME, United StatesUnited Way is partnering with Riverside Greenhouses and B&B Bakery to offer a special Mother's Day treat this year! This year, you can order a fresh spring bouquet (large) for $25 or a small fresh spring bouquet with a 1/2 dozen macarons for $25. As in past years, you can also order a bouquet to donate to a local nursing home and we'll get them delivered by area youth. Orders accepted until May 5th. Orders will be ready for pick up (at 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington) or delivery (for business with 5+ orders) Friday May 12th. What better way to
Easter Bake Sale
Wilton United Methodist ChurchThere will be an Easter bake sale including pies, rolls, hot cross buns etc. at the Wilton United Methodist Church, Friday April 7th from 9:00 to 2:00 pm. Come early for the best selection. For more information, call 645-2190.
Storytime/Playgroup & Easter Egg Hunt
Jay-Niles Memorial Library 983 Main St, Jay, ME, United StatesJoin us for music and books with new friends! All are welcome!
Good Friday Walk of Witness
Henderson Memorial Baptist Church 110 Academy St, Farmington, MainePlease join us on Friday April 7 at 2 pm for an ecumenical prayer walk in downtown Farmington. It is based on the medieval tradition of the stations of the Cross, from the condemnation of Jesus to his burial. The walk will start at 2 pm at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy Street and proceed to the North Church, 118 High Street, Farmington, and from there round a couple of blocks in downtown Farmington, to end beside the cemetery behind the courthouse. We will then walk back to Henderson Memorial Baptist Church for a short service beginning at around
Week of the Young Child Free Community Night
Western maine Play Museum 561 Main Street, Wilton, United StatesCome play for free at the Western Maine Play Museum from 4-6 on Friday April 7th! This is an event in collaboration with the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children! Joining us will be Inch By Inch Preschool, Franklin County Children's Taskforce, Transitions Birth Services, and the Community Concepts Wilton Early Learning Center with fun activities!
Local musicians at Vienna Union Hall
Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United StatesSaturday, April 8, 7:00 pm, at the Vienna Union Hall: Elsie Gawler, Ruth Hill, Stan Keach, Steve Richardson, Sagittarius Rising, Wayne Reynolds, and friends will each share their unique musical talents to honor the joy, wit, and musical talent of “Jenny” Lois Hinckley, recently deceased. FMI see websites and FB pages for singers and Vienna Union Hall. As seating is limited, advance tickets are recommended, available for $15 at https://www.viennaunionhall.org/arts-and-events
Easter Outdoor Sunrise Service
Sugarloaf Mountain 5000 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, United StatesCome join the experience of celebrating Easter morning way up on Sugarloaf. Please arrive early and overdress! It’s always much colder than you think. Bring a headlamp if you have one; some people find that helpful getting to where we stand for the service. Meet at the base of the Super Quad Chair. Lift will load from 5:15-5:20 AM only. No lift ticket required. You must ski/board down. Recommended for people intermediate level or above (trail can be firm and dim that time of morning). Lift may change due to weather.
Al-Anon at FMH
Franklin Memorial HospitalAl-Anon, a self-help support group for families and friends of alcoholics, is meeting every Sunday evening at 7 p.m., in the Crosby Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
Square dancing in New Sharon
Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United StatesFriendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th. $5 per person per night. Come and try it out. Our group is fun and welcoming. We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night. Our caller
Gardening Techniques for Plots, Raised Beds and Greenhouses
Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street, Phillips, ME, United StatesThe Phillips Public Library Seed Loan Program sponsors a live presentation by Ellen Foster who will speak about “Gardening Techniques for Plots, Raised Beds and Greenhouses”. The talk will be held at the Phillips Public Library, 96 Main Street in Phillips on April 12, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ellen draws on her years of experience in commercial gardening in Avon Maine to lead a discussion on the challenges of home gardening in traditional plots, raised beds, and small greenhouses. Come to the Phillips Public Library to gain insights for planning your garden. Free seeds, resources for testing your soil and helpful
Western Maine Audubon presents: “The State of Maine’s Lakes” – a live talk for the general public
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon presents: “THE STATE OF MAINE’S LAKES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP” with speaker Susan Gallo on Wednesday, April 12th at UMF Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live presentation by Susan Gallo titled: “The State of Maine’s Lakes and What You Can Do to Help,” on April 12th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The talk will be held in UMF’s Preble Hall, Thomas Auditorium, at 173 High Street in Farmington. Maine has over 2,500 Great Ponds. The vast majority of these are in great shape, due in large part to strong shoreland zoning laws
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!