Starting 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.
Western Maine Audubon invites the general public to join us on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 pm for a live presentation titled “Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees.” The talk will be given by Maine State Horticulturist, Gary Fish and will be held in Room 101 of the Roberts Learning Center at UMF. Until further notice, masks are required by the University. Social distancing is encouraged as well, and we request that all attendees be vaccinated. THANK YOU for helping keep us ALL SAFE.For updated information, please visit our website at https://western.maineaudubon.org/. If you have read Dr. Doug
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!
Scaling your business means increasing revenue while also increasing efficiency. While the pandemic still lingers, what does your business need to scale? More employees? Increased efficiency through new systems or equipment? Or more robust or seamless distribution through clearer procedures? Join Facilitator Tara Paluck in this interactive 4-part workshop series to identify your specific needs to scale, evaluate your options, develop a plan to get it done, and discover new tools for the future. You will leave with a plan of action for what you need to do to scale now and in the future. This workshop is beneficial for
CEI Women's Business Center Consultant Katie Kelley will walk you through emergency preparedness for your small business. We will discuss creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) for your business that will outline the functions and processes as they pertain to your business. SOPs ensure daily operations can be implemented in the event that you, as the owner, are unable to tend to your business. This will be an interactive 1 hour workshop with time for questions and answers at the end of the workshop.
Want to take your website to the next level? In this 6-week cohort lead by WBC Website Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, you will evaluate the goals you have for your website, gain a deeper understanding of the connection between your website and social media, and learn techniques for marketing your website and improve your site's SEO to help boost search engine visibility. Each week, our 2- hour session will help you implement improvements to your website, understand who is visiting your site, try out new techniques to develop your site in line with your goals, and receive feedback from a supportive
April 14h, 6:00-6:30 will be the Farmington Public Library's Annual Corporator's meeting. The public is invited to come to the library to hear the annual report, vote on bylaw changes, elect new and returning board members, ask questions, and offer suggestions. For more information, call Barb 578-0286
Good Friday Walk of Witness - April 15 at 1 pm organized by Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry Please join us for an ecumenical prayer walk in downtown Farmington. It is based on the medieval tradition of the stations of the Cross, from the condemnation of Jesus to his burial. The walk will start in front of North Church, 118 High Street, Farmington and will proceed round a couple of blocks in downtown Farmington, to end beside the cemetery behind the courthouse. It is expected to last about half an hour and will take place unless prevented by bad weather, in
This unique program uses Scripture, music, and 3D scenes to present the message of the sacrifice of our LORD on Calvary and His victory over death, hell, and the grave.
An Easter party for boys and girls (ages 4-12) will be held at the East Dixfield Fire Station on Saturday, April 16th. Parents are welcome as well. There will be a Bible time, games, and refreshments. Fun for all! To RSVP or for more info. call 779-7180.
SKOWHEGAN- WXNZ radio and the Friends of the Skowhegan Opera House host a music and poetry Extravaganza on Sat. April 16, 2 – 5 pm at the Opera House. Tickets are $20. The Extravaganza is also livestreamed on WXNZ and the Wesserunsett Arts Council’s Facebook page, recorded on Channel 11, Madison. This joint fundraiser features local musicians, Maine Poet Laureates and guest appearances by many of HooSkow’s DJs and producers. Local music is by Anni Clark, statewide singer/songwriter with her own blend of folk, pop, blues and Maine hue-mah. anniclark.com;Merry-Go-Roundup, a vintage western music band www.welcomeradio.com/merrygoroundup; Brian Richmond on sax
Come join the experience of celebrating Easter morning way up on Sugarloaf. Please arrive early and overdress! It’s always much colder than you think. Bring a headlamp if you have one; some people find that helpful getting to where we stand for the service. Meet at the base of the Super Quad Chair. Lift will load from 5:00-5:05 AM only Sunday morning, April 17th. No lift ticket required. You must ski/board down. Recommended for people intermediate level or above (trail can be firm and dim that time of morning). Lift may change due to weather.
