Farmington Local Council Meeting
Zoom Online ConferencingDo you want or would you like to join others around the state working to advocate for change within Maine’s mental health system? We need your input! If you receive or have received adult mental health services at any time, we invite you to attend a meeting and share your input regarding various issues that affect Maine’s mental health system. Tell us what is working and what needs improvement! Come talk about issues that concern you!!! (Allies/friends/family are also welcomed to attend and participate but do not have voting privileges.) One voice can make a difference. Our voices together can make
Blue Stocking Salon
ZoomBlue Stocking Salon Fall 2021 Cohort “Bluestocking” refers to learned mid-eighteenth-century women (and men) who gathered in the great salons of London for intellectual conversation and witty banter. This literary salon “enjoyed society in undress” – that is, in their more practical country clothing, most notably their blue worsted stockings. The Bluestockings expanded the social boundaries of what women could think, write, and do. Modern-day bluestockings are distinctly unbound, intellectually curious women. This online discussion group will focus on issues related to women and entrepreneurship. We will consider select online articles, book excerpts, talks, and blogs, both contemporary and classic,
Self-Worth Club: A Skills-Building Discussion Group for Female Business Owners
ZoomEdit Even in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working to recover emotionally from this tremendous curveball takes some time, and a new toolbox of skills. Whatever your situation, building a foundation of self-worth will help you in business. Feeling more confident in yourself helps you take those calculated risks that can improve your
Color, Fiber and Words
“Fiber, Color and Words” a personal reflection from 10 diverse viewpoints presented by Central Maine Artists Gallery from November 14th to December 23, 2021 . At Ten fiber artists and one wordsmith created works around the 3 random words – winter, container and mending. Each presents a personalized viewpoint of meaning and context through their chosen medium. The varied work of the group spans fiber techniques used in both 2 and three dimensions. Mixed media art quilts, beading, weaving, dyed and embellished works as well as basketry can be viewed. The group show is comprised of works from the
How to Prepare for the 2022 Minimum Wage Hike
ZoomOn January 1, 2022, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.75 per hour, and to $6.38 per hour for tipped employees. Join us for a presentation and Q&A on the upcoming minimum wage hike with Cynthia Murphy (Senior Program Director, Workforce Solutions) and Sarah Guerette (Director, CEI Women’s Business Center). Cynthia and Sarah will discuss details of the new minimum wage increase, as well as strategies for adjusting to paying higher wages. Register to receive an Zoom link to join this free virtual meeting.
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!
Color, Fiber and Words
“Fiber, Color and Words” a personal reflection from 10 diverse viewpoints presented by Central Maine Artists Gallery from November 14th to December 23, 2021 . At Ten fiber artists and one wordsmith created works around the 3 random words – winter, container and mending. Each presents a personalized viewpoint of meaning and context through their chosen medium. The varied work of the group spans fiber techniques used in both 2 and three dimensions. Mixed media art quilts, beading, weaving, dyed and embellished works as well as basketry can be viewed. The group show is comprised of works from the
Color, Fiber and Words
“Fiber, Color and Words” a personal reflection from 10 diverse viewpoints presented by Central Maine Artists Gallery from November 14th to December 23, 2021 . At Ten fiber artists and one wordsmith created works around the 3 random words – winter, container and mending. Each presents a personalized viewpoint of meaning and context through their chosen medium. The varied work of the group spans fiber techniques used in both 2 and three dimensions. Mixed media art quilts, beading, weaving, dyed and embellished works as well as basketry can be viewed. The group show is comprised of works from the
What Is A Worker’s Life Worth?: Gen Z, Millennials, and the Death of the American Dream
UMF Olsen Landing 111 South Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesThe Pandemic and the Great Resignation have recently revived the question at the center of the Arther Miller’s Death of a Salesman: “What is a worker’s life worth?” Join Max Alverez, host of Working People podcast and Editor-in-Chief at The Real News Network, for a lecture and workshop on Death of a Salesman in relation to ongoing labor issues.
Holiday Home & Business Decorating Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/events/4093010244138915Prizes will be awarded for Best Lights, Best Trees, Best "Vacationland Fun" theme, and Best Overall theme. Cash prizes and Chamber bucks will be awarded to the winners! Registration is open until December 12th and judging will take place on December 13th. Sign up here **After your house or business is decorated, snap a picture of it and post it to the Holiday Home & Business Decorating Contest event page here. People will then vote on their favorites!**
St. Rose of Lima Christmas Fair
St. Rose of Lima 1 Church Street, Jay, United StatesST. ROSE OF LIMA CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held November 20, from 8:00 am to 2:00 at the Parish Hall at 1 Church St in Jay. Come early for homemade donuts and coffee. Turkey pot pie, fish chowder, and hot dogs served for lunch and sold throughout the day. Visit the raffle corner with over 100 items, take a chance at the scratch ticket board with over $100.00 work or tickets. We also have homemade fudge, a candy booth, baked goods and more. Proceeds from the fair support outreach to the community. Hope to see you there!!
Workers’ Rights And Current Strikes: Reading Death of A Salesman In A New Era Of Labor Unrest
UMF Robert's Learning Center - Room 131 111 South Street, Farmington, United StatesMax Alvarez, host of Working People podcast and Editor-in-Chief at The Real News Network, leads a roundtable discussion with the communications director of Maine AFL-CIO, the statewide federation of 160 local unions, as part of the New Commons Project’s exploration of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.