Biz Fit: How do you get your business idea to “hatch?”

Zoom

How do you move from idea to action? (June 3rd is National Egg Day! Thank you to all you chicken farmers out there!) Let’s make some egg salad! This is an informal gathering of female entrepreneurs to share, learn, and network. Let’s brainstorm out loud, share ideas about what makes it easy or hard to get started, and motivate each other for spring. OPTIONAL fun exercise before we meet to get your juices flowing: Take the Momentum Builder Quiz– from the Maker’s Toolkit. Find out what you should be working on right now to grow your business and receive a personalized checklist of

Free

Reeds Mill Church Annual Meeting

A time to hear reports and see what's upcoming. Also an opportunity to share your input.

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Parent’s Forum: The Hidden Agenda. What does Lack of Transparency in Public Schools Cost Us?

Farmington Community Center 127 Middle Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Presentations by former Board of Education appointee, Heidi Sampson.  Homeschooling perspective by Co-Op manager, Liz Caruso.  Concerned Parents can question the Expert Panel in a Town-Hall style event.  Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle Street, Farmington, ME.  Call 207-491-5905 for more details.  (not a town-sponsored event)  Friday June 3rd, 6-8 pm.

Free

New Vineyard Public Library Plant, Bake and Book Sale

Smith Hall, RT 27, New Vineyard Saturday, June 4, 2022 8 AM - Noon We are back - along with the Black Flies - however our great selection of plants for vegetable and flower gardens, together with wonderful home bake pies and cookies are sure to take your mind off those little biting bugs. Of course a selection of books for your summer reading! Maybe a surprise item or 2. All proceeds benefit the New Vineyard Public Library FMI – 652-2250

Old South Church Annual Yard Sale

This is a sale you won't want to miss. Kayak, utility trailer, furniture and much more. Proceeds benefit community programs such as free meals and medical equipment library. There is something for everyone!

Parish Thrift Shop opening

The Parish Thrift Shop at Bartlett Memorial United Methodist Church at North Jay is opening Saturday, June 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be opened each Sat. for the summer. A variety of clothing, shoes, baby things, books, household items, sewing things, arts & crafts items are available. Some items are priced but you can fill a bag for $2. Mask required inside.

Tours & Special Exhibit at Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum

Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum 22 Chuch Street, Livermore Falls, ME, United States

Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum will be open for tours and a HUGE garage sale, Saturday June 4, 2022 9am to 3pm. There will be a special museum exhibit of memorabilia from the Livermore Falls High School Class of 1967! Lunch of barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs and dessert from noon to 1 pm.  Event is by donation. Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum is a non-profit, volunteer organization. All donations go toward museum repairs and operating costs. Tours available anytime by appointment. Visit our website www.papermuseumofmaine.org for more information!

Free

Bonney Woods Corporation Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Bonney Woods Corporation will take place on Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Old North Church, located at 118 High Street, in downtown Farmington. Are you a neighbor or user of these trails? Please consider attending! Learn how you may volunteer – or donate – towards supporting these trails. We are always open to suggestions or comments. Please go to our website https://www.powderhousehill.org/ to sign up to volunteer, donate, and find out more information.    The Bonney Woods Corporation is a non-profit organization that manages a 190-acre, multi-use trail network 0.5 miles from Farmington’s

Western Maine Foothills Band Concert in the park series

Meetinghouse Park,Downtown

The Western Maine Foothills Band will be performing in Farmington's Meeting House Park every Monday starting June 6, 2022 and ending Aug. 29, 2022 from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. We are a traditional band that plays marches, waltz's, big band, and several other choice music. We welcome anyone to join us at any time through out the summer. You can find us on Facebook.  

Free

Jay/Livermore Falls Lions Club Yard Sale

Yard Sale at the Jay Plaza (parking area behind McDonalds) Saturday, June 18th - 8: am to 3: pm Sunday, June 19th - 8: am to 12: noon A Huge collection from 3 years of donations.

Steps to Start a Business

Common Threads of Maine 90 Bridge Street, Suite 305,, Westbrook, ME, United States

The CEI Women’s Business Center (WBC) and Westbrook-based Common Threads of Maine (CTM) are collaborating in this in-person 4-part cohort. During each interactive session, participants will learn the steps to start a business, the key elements of financial projections, and how to develop a business plan. Existing business owners in the textile industry will join and share their experiences on how they started their business. Aspiring entrepreneurs in other industries may also benefit from this business training series. This program will take place in-person at Common Threads of Maine, 90 Bridge Street, Suite 305, Westbrook, ME 04092 The WBC and CTM monitor

Free workshop, Registration Required

Hiring Event

UMF - Learning Center Parking Lot 252 Main Street., Farmington, ME, United States

Maine CareerCenters in collaboration with the University of Maine, Farmington will be hosting a Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 8th from 10:00am-Noon in the Learning Center Parking Lot, 270 Main Street, UMaine, Farmington.  The event is opened to the public and will be held rain or shine.  Please join us!

Free