Poetry reading by Carolyn Gelland
FARMINGTON — The public is invited to a reading by local poet Carolyn Gelland at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Farmington Public Library.
She will be performing and reading from her new book of poems “Dream-Shuttle,” published in September.
Gelland moved to Maine to read and write in a solitude she could only dream about in New York City. Her first book of poems, “Four-Alarm House,” was published in February 2012. Her poems are widely published in literary journals.
Gelland worked as a Norwegian translator and ran a small art gallery while living in New York City. Now she performs readings of her poems — as well as poems by her late husband, Kenneth Frost — all over Maine and elsewhere.
Eddie Yuen will join this event to present music of the Chinese violin and gourd flute, as well as original origami pieces.
Tyngtown Club meets Oct. 3
WILTON — Tyngtown Club Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Wilson Lake Inn/Susan Atwood’s.
This meeting is earlier because it is a potluck and business meeting. Donna Campion and Jane Franchetti will be the co-hostesses.
North Jay Grange public supper
JAY — A public supper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the North Jay Grange No. 10.
Menu is baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, meatballs, kielbasa, cole slaw, salads, beverages, desserts.
Music with L & D Country (Linda & Dona).
Adults $7, child 10/under, $3. For information call 645-4628, 645-9353 or 645-2910.
Breakfast, books, boutique Oct. 5
WAYNE — The First Saturday breakfast, books and boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road (across the street from the Cary Library).
Take a morning break and shop at the ongoing book sale and boutique. Coffee, tea, hot mulled cider, scones and quiche will be for sale. Copies of the New York Times and the Boston Globe are available. Chat with neighbors, or bring a laptop and use the wi-fi.
Proceeds will benefit the Williams House, a property of the Cary Library.
Harvest Day at Wilton Library
WILTON — On Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a Harvest Day at the Wilton Free Public Library. It will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Sen. Tom Saviello will be there to teach the kids about apples and show them how to use a cider press. Rep. Russell Black will be teaching the kids about bees and the process of making honey. Jessica Lewis of Inch by Inch Childcare in Wilton will be there to paint faces. Jessica Thimlar will be showing children how a spinning wheel is used.
There will also be snacks and a craft for children to do. Children and parents are welcome to dress in “harvest” attire (farmers, cowboys, bees, pumpkins etc.) if they so choose. This event is free for all children and their families.
Friendship Squares dance Oct. 6
WILTON — The Friendship Squares will host a square and round dance from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Cushing School.
The dance will be mainstream/mainstream plus. The caller will be Marty Vanwart. Carol Arsenault will be the cuer.
Admission is $6 per person. All square dancers are welcome. For more information call 491-4751.
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