Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s April 19th meeting to host Gary Fish, Maine State Horticulturist
Trinity UMC 612 FARMINGTON FALLS RD, Farmington, ME, United StatesThe Mt. Blue area Garden Club is pleased to welcome Gary Fish, the Maine State Horticulturist to speak at our 12:30 pm, April 19 meeting held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls, Farmington. He will present "Beetles, Bittersweet, and Buckthorn, OH MY!", focusing on invasive pests in our gardens and forests. A social half hour, prior to the program with light refreshments will be hosted by Tom Saviello, Peg Lang and Amy Palmer. The speaker will begin after a brief business meeting at 1:00. All are welcome to attend. Current CDC COVID protocol will be followed. Gary grew up
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s April 19th meeting to host Gary Fish, Maine State Horticulturist
Trinity UMC 612 FARMINGTON FALLS RD, Farmington, ME, United StatesThe Mt. Blue area Garden Club is pleased to welcome Gary Fish, the Maine State Horticulturist to speak at our 12:30 pm, April 19 meeting held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls, Farmington. He will present "Beetles, Bittersweet, and Buckthorn, OH MY!", focusing on invasive pests in our gardens and forests. A social half hour, prior to the program with light refreshments will be hosted by Tom Saviello, Peg Lang and Amy Palmer. The speaker will begin after a brief business meeting at 1:00. All are welcome to attend. Current CDC COVID protocol will be followed. Gary grew up
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s April 19th meeting to host Gary Fish, Maine State Horticulturist
Trinity UMC 612 FARMINGTON FALLS RD, Farmington, ME, United StatesThe Mt. Blue area Garden Club is pleased to welcome Gary Fish, the Maine State Horticulturist to speak at our 12:30 pm, April 19 meeting held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls, Farmington. He will present "Beetles, Bittersweet, and Buckthorn, OH MY!", focusing on invasive pests in our gardens and forests. A social half hour, prior to the program with light refreshments will be hosted by Tom Saviello, Peg Lang and Amy Palmer. The speaker will begin after a brief business meeting at 1:00. All are welcome to attend. Current CDC COVID protocol will be followed. Gary grew up
Career Center Consultant at Dr. Shaw Memorial Library
Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, Mt. Vernon 344 Pond Rd., Mt. Vernon, ME, United StatesStarting March 23, each Wednesday at 10AM-12PM at the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon, we will host a consultant from the Career Center, to help people learn about how to write cover letters and resumes, as well as do effective job searches. You can stop in, or you can call Marc for an appointment, at 207-707-0228.
Managing Field Lands for Grassland Birds and Soils for Forever Chemicals
Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street, Phillips, ME, United StatesThe Phillips Public Library Seed Loan Project presents - Laura Suomi-Lecker is the technical manager of the Ag Allies statewide grassland bird habitat project. She will discuss Maine's grassland-dependent bird species and their conservation, as well as best management practices to improve grassland habitat while maintaining sustainable hay crops. Richard Kersbergen is the Extension Professor for Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. He will talk about Forever Chemicals (PFAS) – what they are and how they found their way into our farm fields, water supplies, and food. This presentation and use of the Library
Town of Starks Appeals Board Hearing
The Appeals Board will have a public hearing on a request from New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) for an extension variance of their Site Plan and Shoreland Zoning Project in Starks. This variance would grant an 18 month extension until December 2, 2023. Summary: The Site Plan Review Ordinance limits the duration of the Site Plan Approvals to an initial twelve months and two 6 month extensions. NECEC Transmission, LLC would like an additional 18 month extension until December 2, 2023 due to issues beyond their control. Questions/concerns can be sent to townofstarks@gmail.com with Appeals Board – NECEC Variance
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!
Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup
Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, ArrayThe 9th annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is being held on Friday April 22nd from 1-3PM. Everyone is welcome to participate: individuals, groups, young and old. Meet at the Pierce House lawn on 204 Main Street anytime between 1 and 3pm. Cleanup for as long as you want. Bags and gloves are provided by the Farmington Public Works Department. For any questions contact this year's coordinator, Jessica Casey, Library Director at 207-381-0393 or email at director@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org.
Auditions
Sparrows Nest Theater 1114 West Mills Rd, Industry, MEAuditions for Savannah Sipping Society at Sparrows Nest Theater.
Take Out Pulled Pork Dinner
Hall Farms Maple Products 5 Science Hill Road, East Dixfield, ME, United StatesSaturday April 23rd from 3-6 p.m. we will be hosting another pulled pork dinner at our new sap house. We are serving a home cooked from scratch meal. Your meal will include pulled pork, mac and cheese, cole slaw and a biscuit. You can choose one of our sweet, mild or hot maple BBQ sauces or our maple mustard. Each meal is only $15 and will be hand delivered to your car. Add a maple Whoopie Pie or Maple Soft Serve cone for only $3. Please call ahead to reserve your pick up time (207) 645-2862. If you’re placing your
Farmington Elks Public Baked Ham Take Out Dinner
Farmington Elks Lodge 120 School Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesOn April 23rd, the Farmington Elks Lodge will be having a Public Take out dinner located at 120 School Street in West Farmington, Maine, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The meal will include Baked Ham, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Squash, Homemade Dinner Roll & Dessert. Cost of the meals is $10.oo per person. Deadline for meal reservation is April 19th, 2022. Call us @ 207-778-6761. All proceeds will be donated to our Local Youth Activities Programs.
UMF Community Chorus Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesSaturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall Doors will open at 7:10 PM. The performance is free and open to the public. Come join the UMF chorus as they sing a cappella contemporary choral works from all over the world including England, Newfoundland, Brazil and the United States. The UMF Chorus will conclude the concert with a performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway Musical, Sweeney Todd.