Historical society
NEW VINEYARD — New Vineyard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Historical Society Room.
The speakers will be Connie Hiltz, chaplain of Colonial Daughters Chapter, DAR, who, with other DAR members and several interested people, has been researching the Old Burial Ground cemetery, circa 1794, in West Farmington.
This cemetery was the burial ground of the very first settlers in the area and is almost forgotten with many people having no knowledge of it.
She will be assisted by Brent Smith, who lived beside it in his growing up years and has some knowledge of it. Elaine Wells, vice-president of the society, will also add to the program.
Sit Down Stand Up!
TURNER — Sit Down Stand Up! comedy and music fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Leavitt Area High School. Proceeds will help Turner’s Ms. Wheelchair Maine, Monica Quimby, get to Nationals and aid in starting ‘Ms. Wheelchair Maine’ as a nonprofit to help women with disabilties. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Heidi Conn from Turner to help her purchase accessible equipment for her home.
There will be comedy from Leavitt alum Bill Picard, classic rock music from the band Random Order, a Scentsy table, Mary Kay, a raffle and 50/50. Tickets are $20.
For more information, email mswheelchairmaine2011@gmail.com or visit www.mswheelchairmaine.org.
Knights supper
JAY — The Knights of Columbus will hold their monthly free supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at 148 Main St. This month’s meal, sponsored by Boralex of Livermore Falls and others, will be spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, desserts and coffee and soft drinks.
This supper has been made possible for the past 17 months by local businesses, organizations and volunteers. Businesses or organizations that want to be a friend of this event should call Bob at 897-7108 or Tom at 320-0353. Donations at the supper are accepted but not necessary.
Countryfolk
EAST DIXFIELD — The Countryfolk Music Theatre on Route 2 will have special country music guests for Sunday, June 19, Father’s Day.
The father and son traditional country duo of Randy and Travis Pinkham of Farmington will join two house bands this Sunday for an afternoon of country, bluegrass and gospel music from noon to 6 p.m. Countryfolk is always free and for families. Members of Off The Hill with award-winning singer-songwriter Paula Kaiser and Stained Grass with Forrest Blood and Friends will perform as well as other volunteer musicians.
Canned food is being collected for the local food bank and may be dropped off at Countryfolk any Sunday through the month.
For more information, call 645-4411.
Bible school
JAY — Jay Baptist Church will hold daily vacation Bible school, “Rev It Up! Full Throttle For God,” starting Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Bible stories, puppets, choruses, games, crafts, attendance contests and refreshments for ages 3 – 17. On Friday morning, the students will have a chance to race the cars they made at craft time at a race car derby in the church parking lot, followed by a cookout. The closing program will be held that evening at 7.
CD, DVD repair
LIVERMORE — Treat Memorial Library now has equipment to clean and repair scratched DVDs and CDs. The fee for this service is $1 per disc. DVDs and CDs must be left overnight. Depending on the extent of the scratches, we cannot guarantee successful results every time.
Alumni banquet
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Area Alumni Association’s annual meeting and banquet will be held at the UMF north dining room Saturday, Aug. 13. Annual letters have been mailed. If you did not receive the annual letter and wish to attend, pay dues and/or donate to the scholarship fund, send money to FAAA, Inc., PO Box 331, Farmington, ME 04938 or contact Diane Ellis Ward at 778-9585 or deward@gwi.net. It is important to notify the association of any change of address.
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