Mother’s Day Flowers

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME, United States

United 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

$25.00

Gardening Techniques for Plots, Raised Beds and Greenhouses

Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street, Phillips, ME, United States

The 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

Free

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 States

Western 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

Free

ArtsFarmington Presents: Antonio Rocha – Award-Winning Storyteller

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

ArtsFarmington is pleased to present Antonio Rocha's world of sound effects, compelling characters, physical comedy and one of a kind storytelling on April 14th at 7pm at the Emery Community Arts Center in Farmington. Antonio will take you on a unique journey of the imagination with stories from around the world that not only entertain, but also leave your hearts filled with delight, and your minds aware of the beautiful world we live in. “Most importantly ... is his acute awareness of the audience with whom he is working. His stories shift and change to meet them halfway, whoever they

$18 – $39

ArtsFarmington Presents: Antonio Rocha – Award-Winning Storyteller

Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington

ArtsFarmington is pleased to present Antonio Rocha's world of sound effects, compelling characters, physical comedy and one of a kind storytelling on April 14th at 7pm at the Emery Community Arts Center in Farmington. Antonio will take you on a unique journey of the imagination with stories from around the world that not only entertain, but also leave your hearts filled with delight, and your minds aware of the beautiful world we live in. “Most importantly ... is his acute awareness of the audience with whom he is working. His stories shift and change to meet them halfway, whoever they

$18 – $39

Free Community Lunch

Old South First Congregational Church, UCC 235 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St. , Farmington, will be serving its monthly free community lunch on Saturday, April 15th at noon. The menu: Baked Virginia Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and cake Eat-in and take-out available For local delivery: call ahead 778-0424 and choose "community lunch" option

Free

AARP Improv Theater

mount vernon community center 2 main st, Mount vernon, ME, United States

The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater group will be at the Mt. Vernon Community Center.  They were awarded an AARP grant to present scenarios & discussions about challenges Maine's elder citizens encounter as they live & age in their communities.  Each scenario will be followed by a discussion between the audience and the characters, in order to come up with possible solutions to issues presented.  Sponsored by the Mt. Vernon Aging in Place Committee and the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library.

Free

PUBLIC TAKE-OUT SUPPER-HARNDEN MASONIC HALL

Harland M. Harden Masonic Building 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton, ME, United States

On Saturday, APRIL 15, 2023, there will be a Public Pickup /Takeout Supper at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton, Maine , from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.  The menu will be Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, and Homemade Dessert.  The price will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for those under 12.  DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES, HOME DELIVERY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN EITHER WILTON OR FARMINGTON. Reservations by THURSDAY, APRIL 13 by 5:00 pm would be most appreciated. Reservations may be made by calling Robert Lawrence -207-778-2354 or Alvin McDonald –

$10.00

Western Maine Audubon presents: “The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine,” by Dr. Herb Wilson

UMF Olsen Student Center, North Dining Halls 111 South Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Western Maine Audubon is pleased to announce a presentation titled, The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine on Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm in UMF’s North Dining Hall. The presentation, which is free to the public, will be given by retired Professor of Biology, Herb Wilson. Dr. Wilson’s talk will center around the findings presented in the Butterflies of Maine and Maritime Provinces, to be published this fall by the Cornell University Press. This publication is based on a citizen-science project (the Maine Butterfly Survey or MBS) with field work conducted between 2003 and 2019. Many members

Free
Event Series Al-Anon at FMH

Al-Anon at FMH

Franklin Memorial Hospital

Al-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.

Lupine Festival 2023

Outdoor Heritage Museum 8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc, ME, United States

June 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc, ME Call (207) 864-3091 for more information Browse and shop arts, crafts, and antiques booths on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum. 40 vendors will be on site, featuring Maine-made items, artisan goods, and vintage treasures. The outdoor festival is free admission. The Outdoor Heritage Museum will be open for museum store shopping and paid tours!