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

Sarah Carlson Book Launch & Poetry Reading

Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Join us at the Farmington Public Library and listen to local author Sarah Carlson discuss and read from her new book, Tender Light Softens, as well as one of her earlier volumes In the Currents of Quiet. Carlson will talk about how movement in the outdoor world and writing became part of her process for healing - paving the way from despair to hope and awareness of the present moment, whatever it contains. The presentation will include stories of how this feeling has permeated her life as a teacher, mother, and all around human. Select pieces will be read alongside a slideshow

Free

Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”

St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United States

Open Mic Night –  “Live at St. Joe’s!” April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE Open Mic Night in Farmington: “Live at St. Joe’s!” Franklin County has a rich tradition of talented musicians drawing from many styles of music from Country, Folk, Americana, Celtic to Contemporary.  St. Joseph’s Parish is hosting, together with endorsement from community partners, a monthly open mic night usually on the last Thursday of every month but this is adjustable. We wish to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen,

Free

Teague WWI Memorial Arch Re-dedication Meeting

American Legion - 158 High St. Farmington 158 High St., Farmington, ME, United States

Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 is hosting its monthly planning meeting for the 100th anniversary and re-dedication of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch. The meeting is Friday, April 28th from 3-4:30 pm in the basement level of the Legion Hall on 158 High Street in Farmington.  Use the basement entry adjacent to the driveway.

The Gawler Family Band

Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United States

The Vienna Union Hall announced the Gawler Family Band, will play the Vienna Union Hall on Friday, April 28th, at 7 P.M. The Gawler Family brings you a delightful assortment of songs and tunes rooted in the traditional music of Maine and the Northeast. John and Ellen, together with their daughters Molly, Edith, Elsie, and “brother” Bennett Konesni, and Ethan Tischler, back up their intertwining family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, cello, guitar, and sometimes, a few surprises. Inspired by years of playing for dances in the old Grange halls, the Gawlers may be best known for their rollicking renditions of

$15.00

ArtsFarmington presents: The Nordica Trio – April 28

Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United States

On Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm ArtsFarmington presents The Nordica Trio consisting of Graybert Beacham, Violin; Karen Beacham, Clarinet; and Martin Perry, piano. They will be performing the works of Alan Hovhaness, Bela Bartok, Aram Khatchaturian, and Alexander Arutiunian at the Nordica Auditorium in Farmington. Suggested price is $20 for Adults (more if you can, less if you can't– everyone welcome, nobody turned away), UMF students and youth 18 and under free. The Nordica Trio brings together three outstanding musicians who have performed internationally. Since its debut in 1993, the trio has been enthusiastically received by audiences in Maine and

$18 – $39

Jay VFW Sock Hop

Jay VFW 64 Jewell Street, Jay, United States

VFW Post #3335 will hold their annual "sock hop" for Veterans, Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring new socks for men and women to the VFW Post. The "sock hop" will be a drive thru again this year. Please help us fill the box! Socks may also be dropped off during Friday night meal pick up.

One in Five 5K – 12th annual

First Park, Oakland, ME ME, United States

In Maine, 1 in 5 people will experience sexual violence in their lifetime.  It’s this shocking statistic that gave our race its name, the “One in Five 5k.”  For the last 11 years, many people have decided to take a stand against sexual violence by running or walking at this event in support of survivors in their own communities. On Sunday, April 30th 2023, we are hosting our 12th annual One in Five 5K! Get your team together and join us as we Race for the One! This year's event will be at FirstPark in Oakland at 9:00 AM. We

$15 – $30

Celebration of Life for Eric Fleishman

The Homestead 186 Broadway, Farmington, ME, United States

Martha and Marty Fleishman are hosting a celebration of life for their son, Eric Fleishman. ALL FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ARE INVITED. Homestead, 186 Broadway in Farmington, April 30, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. Please respond to: https://ericfleishmancelebration.rsvpify.com

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.

Jay VFW Takeout Menu for May

Jay VFW 64 Jewell Street, Jay, United States

May 5: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, red velvet cake. $12 May 12: Chicken Alfredo, salad. Lemon bars. $12 May19: Ham, scallop potatoes, peas. $12 May 26: Beef Stroganoff, Caesar Salad, peanut butter poke cake. $12 May 27, Annual Memorial Day Chicken Barbecue: Half chicken, macaroni salad, chips and chocolate chip cookies. Served at 1 p.m. $12