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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
Open Mic Night – “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 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, perform and collaborate. Bring your friends and family, or just come as an audience to listen. Admission is free! After taking the summer off, “Live at St. Joe’s!” will return on
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Side by Each
Side by Each
“Side by Each” musical couples Don and Cindy Roy and Matt Shipman and Erica Brown will perform at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Friday, September 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Drawing on Don and Cindy’s deep Franco-American roots and Matt and Erica’s shared legacy and love of traditional music, the quartet will bring a lively show to the intimate setting of the 19th century Meeting House. Tickets at the door; Adults $15, Youth $10, kids 12 and under free. The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is a local non-profit community resource at 3 Borough Road in Chesteville. The building is
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25th Annual Apple Pumpkin Festival
25th Annual Apple Pumpkin Festival
Your family, friends, and neighbors will celebrate Fall on September 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Livermore Falls Recreation Fields. Sponsored by the Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce, and other local businesses, the 2023 Apple Pumpkin Festival will feature a variety of vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical and educational displays, seasonal decorations, antique tractors, raffles, and plenty of food all day long! There will be local musicians entertaining throughout the day.
Author Talk: Dale Potter-Clark
Author Talk: Dale Potter-Clark
Join us at the Farmington Public Library where local Maine author Dale Potter-Clark will read from and discuss her historical novel about the Underground Railroad, Escape from Bunker Hill. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be available.
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The Pancakery Cafe–Free Brunch
The Pancakery Cafe–Free Brunch
The lively Pancakery Cafe serves up a delicious FREE hot brunch the first Sunday of each month, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, from Sept. through May. Our menu features homemade soup, quiche, salad, sandwiches, and of course, pancakes! Let us pour you a fresh cup of coffee, cappuccino, or specialty hot chocolate. Our Rolling Dessert Cart offers a wide variety of delicious baked goods. Don't miss the live acoustic music, too! A project of the youth group, The Pancakery Cafe is located at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main Street, Farmington. Everything is free, and everyone is welcome!
ArtsFarmington presents: Maine Mountain Chamber Music- “Music from Colby”
ArtsFarmington presents: Maine Mountain Chamber Music- “Music from Colby”
ArtsFarmington is pleased to sponsor this fall’s concert by Maine Mountain Chamber Music. It is a special concert that we have called: “Music from Colby”. It will be a repeat presentation of their concert given the night before at Colby in celebration of the opening of Colby’s new arts center, the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The concert in Farmington will be on Sunday, Oct. 1st at 3:00 pm in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, at 224 Main Street. For this special concert, MMCM founders Yuri Funahashi (piano) and Laurie Kennedy (viola) will be joined by eight outstanding musicians
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Kingfield Seniors Monthly Meeting
Kingfield Seniors Monthly Meeting
Are you a senior that enjoys having potluck lunches, playing games and meeting new and old friends? We at the Kingfield Seniors group meet the first Monday of the month at 12 p.m. at the Western Mountains Baptist Church in New Portland. All Seniors are welcome (you don't need to live in Kingfield) and we look forward to meeting you!
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Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect
Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location: The Lovely Idea Company at 130 Main St Farmington, ME 04938. Light refreshments will be provided. Agenda: 7:30 am-8:00 am - Facilitated conversation/educational presentation. 8:00am - 9:00am Meet, Share, & Connect - stay and chat, depart when you need to.
When to Hold ‘Em, Fold ’em
When to Hold ‘Em, Fold ’em
Feeling pressure from increased labor rates, fuel prices, and stressed supply chains? Suffering from the wet summer and worried about heading into the off-season? Then join Maine SBDC at CEI Center Director Raynor Large for this webinar where we will look at strategies for understanding the financial tipping points in running your business and the path for moving forward. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to navigate your circumstance and there will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 1 – Who’s Who?
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 1 – Who’s Who?
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification and the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification? How are they different and what are the benefits as a small business owner? Join us for this panel discussion to help with those questions! You’ll have the opportunity to hear from local people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification, help you with the applications, and help you utilize the certification(s) once you have them!
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October Biz Fit: Got S.T.E.A.M.?
October Biz Fit: Got S.T.E.A.M.?
We often hear about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. While those are definitely useful skills for your business, what about Sustainability, Tenacity, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, or Mentorship? What skills and abilities fuel your business? Bring your cup of tea or coffee. Let’s use this confidential and supportive space to share ideas, get ideas.
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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 2 – How to Apply & FAQs
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 2 – How to Apply & FAQs
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification and the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification? How are they different and what are the benefits as a small business owner? Let’s dive in! In this 1-hour session, we will walk through the applications for WBENC and WOSB certification so that you’ll be ready to start your own application(s). There are many commonalities between the two applications and remember – if you are interested in both WBENC and WOSB, you can focus on the WBENC application and
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David Mallett At The Vienna Union Hall
David Mallett At The Vienna Union Hall
David Mallett, celebrated singer-songwriter, returns to the stage of the Vienna Union Hall (5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME) on Saturday, October 14th at 3 PM. David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine, and in a career that spans four decades, his music has traveled to all corners of the world. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, even the Muppets, and his "Garden Song" has become an American folk classic. He has performed throughout America and Europe. The Bangor Daily News recognized him
Trinity Baked Bean Buffet Supper
Trinity Baked Bean Buffet Supper
Trinity United Methodist Church in Farmington is having our second Saturday Baked Bean Buffet Supper at 4:30-6:00 pm Sat., July 8th, 2023. The menu includes red hot dogs, home made baked beans, Chili, potato casserole, assorted salads, coleslaw, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Adults $9.00, children 12-5 years $4.00 and children under 4 years are free. All money raised will go to our local mission work.
NewEngland Boiled Dinner
NewEngland Boiled Dinner
Saturday, October 14, New England Boiled Dinner, 5 -6 pm at the Industry Town Hall. Menu includes corned beef, ham, potatoes, cabbage, onions, beets, turnip, carrots, beverages and pies. Adults -$10 and children under 12 - $5. Proceeds benefit the ECU Heat Program and is sponsored by the Industry Community Kitchen. For more info contact Vicci Hamel @ 778-6722.
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NAMI Support Group
NAMI Support Group
Support group for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) meets the 3rd Monday of every month at: End of The Rainbow 249 Farmington Falls Rd Farmington Me 04938 6:30pm to 8:30pm Contact info: Louise 207 592 9933 Kathy 207 318 1075 This meeting is for families of people with mental illness to support each other.
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DO Well & DO Good: A Panel Discussion
DO Well & DO Good: A Panel Discussion
The idea of wanting to do well in business, while doing good in the world, is on many entrepreneurs’ minds. For this session WBC Advisor Ruth Feldman will moderate a panel of business owners who meet those “double bottom lines” in their businesses. We’ll be joined by three founders and hear a bit about their journeys and the social and financial goals they’ve set as priority for their respective businesses. We’ll hear from Gabrielle Melchionda of Mad Gabs, Alissa Wetherbee of Axe Women, and Jen Litteral of Coffee Hound Coffee. We’ll hear their insights about; What initiatives or projects their businesses support &
Author Talk: Jeri Theriault
Author Talk: Jeri Theriault
Maine Poet Jeri Theriault will be at the Farmington Public Library on Tuesday, October 17th, at 5pm. She will be reading and discussing her new poetry book, Self-Portrait as Homestead, with several brief musical interludes on cello by her husband, Philip Carlsen. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Ostomy Support Group
Ostomy Support Group
Androscoggin ostomy support group is for people who have had or will have ostomy surgery. We meet informally to learn, share, and ask questions. An opportunity to meet others with similar experiences. We meet on Zoom the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. For further information and / or a link to the meeting email Andro.ostomy@gmail.com .
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Running a Home-based Business
Running a Home-based Business
Launching a business can be daunting but launching your own home-based business has its own unique set of challenges. While the process seems simpler, business owners who operate from home still face a series of decisions that can determine success or create a rocky road to a jumbled business. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Maine SBDC at CEI Business Advisor Peter Piconi discussing the legal, financial, and social ramifications of operating your business from home. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at
Running a Home-based Business
Running a Home-based Business
Launching a business can be daunting but launching your own home-based business has its own unique set of challenges. While the process seems simpler, business owners who operate from home still face a series of decisions that can determine success or create a rocky road to a jumbled business. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Maine SBDC at CEI Business Advisor Peter Piconi discussing the legal, financial, and social ramifications of operating your business from home. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at
Vibraphone and piano – Lynn Vartan, and Bridget Convey
Vibraphone and piano – Lynn Vartan, and Bridget Convey
Lynn Vartan, from the west coast, has mesmerized the audience in the past here with her flawless playing on a beautiful wooden marimba. Her focus now is on playing a vibraphone, and she will be playing both solo and in duet with Bridget Convey on piano.
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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 3 – Recap and Q+A
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 3 – Recap and Q+A
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is certification, and how do you know if it’s right for you? Join us for a review of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification and the Women Owned Small Business Certification for women-owned businesses so you can determine the best next steps for you! In this 1-hour session, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from local people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification, help you with the applications, and help you utilize the certification(s) once you have them!
Industry Seniors Social
Industry Seniors Social
Town of Industry - Senior Social. Third Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Industry Town Office. No meetings from December to April, to resume in May. Contact Kathy at 207-860-8102 or Lisa at 207-778-6926 or 207-314-9821.
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Farmington Fright Fest!
Maine's premier Haunted Attraction! You get entry to 3 separate attractions all for one ticket price! ALL NEW House of 1000 Candies! Mr. Marbles Maze and the expanded CREMATORIUM! Food vendors, Oddities vendors, Music and so much more! Remember...Don't Scream, They'll Hear You! CASH ONLY AT THE GATE Online Tickets available
United Way’s Halls of Horror
United Way’s Halls of Horror
Halls of Horror is back in its new indoor location at 128 Weld Rd Wilton ME for 2 weekends of scares! There will not be time slots this year, if you want to avoid the wait upgrade to VIP or Hall Pass to bump to the front of the line. **You can upgrade your ticket the night of the event for the additional fee.** What's a VIP or Hall Pass you ask?! - Purchase or Upgrade to a VIP pass ($40/ticket) which bumps you to the front of the line (minimal wait), 2 free drinks (alcoholic or non), and a souvenir lanyard to keep. - Purchase or Upgrade
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Farmington Fright Fest!
Maine's premier Haunted Attraction! You get entry to 3 separate attractions all for one ticket price! ALL NEW House of 1000 Candies! Mr. Marbles Maze and the expanded CREMATORIUM! Food vendors, Oddities vendors, Music and so much more! Remember...Don't Scream, They'll Hear You! CASH ONLY AT THE GATE Online Tickets available
Fit Girls Fit & Fun 5K
Fit Girls Fit & Fun 5K
Fit and Fun 5K Run/WalkBenefit for Fit Girls 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Saturday, October 21st 2023 10:30 race start Rain or Shine All are welcome! Online Registration $15 https://www.fitgirlsofwiltonmaine.org/fit-and-fun-5k-benefit Day of Registration 8:30-10:00am $20 All donations on top of registration fee for Fit Girls nonprofit greatly appreciated! Thank you!
United Way’s Halls of Horror
United Way’s Halls of Horror
Halls of Horror is back in its new indoor location at 128 Weld Rd Wilton ME for 2 weekends of scares! There will not be time slots this year, if you want to avoid the wait upgrade to VIP or Hall Pass to bump to the front of the line. **You can upgrade your ticket the night of the event for the additional fee.** What's a VIP or Hall Pass you ask?! - Purchase or Upgrade to a VIP pass ($40/ticket) which bumps you to the front of the line (minimal wait), 2 free drinks (alcoholic or non), and a souvenir lanyard to keep. - Purchase or Upgrade
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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Start-Up Checklist: October
Start-Up Checklist: October
It is an understatement to say that starting a business is overwhelming! Are you concerned with forgetting to get an important license, getting in trouble with the IRS, or putting yourself in legal hot water? Are you struggling to figure out which steps to do first in a "chicken or egg" sort of way? In this Webinar, Maine SBDC Business Advisors will help organize the legal, ethical, and social steps to starting a business by walking you through a Start-Up Checklist. We will leave ample time for Q&A, and you will leave the Webinar with the confidence to take the
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Farmington Fright Fest!
Maine's premier Haunted Attraction! You get entry to 3 separate attractions all for one ticket price! ALL NEW House of 1000 Candies! Mr. Marbles Maze and the expanded CREMATORIUM! Food vendors, Oddities vendors, Music and so much more! Remember...Don't Scream, They'll Hear You! CASH ONLY AT THE GATE Online Tickets available
United Way’s Halls of Horror
United Way’s Halls of Horror
Halls of Horror is back in its new indoor location at 128 Weld Rd Wilton ME for 2 weekends of scares! There will not be time slots this year, if you want to avoid the wait upgrade to VIP or Hall Pass to bump to the front of the line. **You can upgrade your ticket the night of the event for the additional fee.** What's a VIP or Hall Pass you ask?! - Purchase or Upgrade to a VIP pass ($40/ticket) which bumps you to the front of the line (minimal wait), 2 free drinks (alcoholic or non), and a souvenir lanyard to keep. - Purchase or Upgrade
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Farmington Fright Fest!
Maine's premier Haunted Attraction! You get entry to 3 separate attractions all for one ticket price! ALL NEW House of 1000 Candies! Mr. Marbles Maze and the expanded CREMATORIUM! Food vendors, Oddities vendors, Music and so much more! Remember...Don't Scream, They'll Hear You! CASH ONLY AT THE GATE Online Tickets available
Community Ham Dinner
Community Ham Dinner
Saturday, October 28, Community Ham Dinner. 4:30 - 5:30 pm at the Industry Town Hall. Menu includes ham, casseroles, vegetables, beverages and assorted desserts. Adults -$10 and children under 12 -$5. Proceeds benefit ECU Heat Program and Shorey Chapel Heat Fund and is sponsored by Shorey Chapel. For more info contact Dan Palmer @ 778-4158.
United Way’s Halls of Horror
United Way’s Halls of Horror
Halls of Horror is back in its new indoor location at 128 Weld Rd Wilton ME for 2 weekends of scares! There will not be time slots this year, if you want to avoid the wait upgrade to VIP or Hall Pass to bump to the front of the line. **You can upgrade your ticket the night of the event for the additional fee.** What's a VIP or Hall Pass you ask?! - Purchase or Upgrade to a VIP pass ($40/ticket) which bumps you to the front of the line (minimal wait), 2 free drinks (alcoholic or non), and a souvenir lanyard to keep. - Purchase or Upgrade
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Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
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Spruce Mountain Class of 2024 Christmas Craft Fair
Spruce Mountain Class of 2024 Christmas Craft Fair
The Class of 2024 at Spruce Mountain High School is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on November 4th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: 33 Community Drive, Jay Maine, in the SMHS gymnasium This craft fair will highlight extremely talented craftsmen, craftswomen, artisans, and local vendors. There will be a Crock-Pot lunch for sale, as well as fresh baked goods, and raffles. If you would like to be a vendor at the fair, applications are available for pickup at the school, or contact MBrann@rsu73.com or HDeraps@rsu73.com. Applications will be accepted until October 15th ( with extensions if necessary.)
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