Benefits
Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8: Flowers for Food fundraiser for the local Food Cupboard in Livermore Falls. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Food City. Daffodils will also be available for the patrons of Fitness Stylz in Livermore Falls during business hours on those days. In honor of Marcel Castonguay, all the money raised will be donated to the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard.
Saturday, May 9: Jay, Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10: Turner, Androscoggin County’s ultimate yard sale, 9 a.m., Boofy Quimby Hall, Route 219. $2, kids free. 577-2493.
Saturday, May 23: Canton, Annual perennial plant and garage sale, 9 a.m., Canton Heritage Park, Route 108. 597-2168.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Books
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, “The Water Castle,” author Megan Frazer Blakemore, 12 p.m., Devaney Doak and Garrett, 193 Broadway. 778-3454.
Thursdays, May 14-Aug. 20: Livermore Falls, Spring Book Club, Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. Register to get book. 897-3631.
Thursday, May 14: Livermore Falls, “Here Sits a Monkey: A Maine Mystery,” Book Discussion Group, 3 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Children’s events
Wednesday, May 6-10: Farmington, Children’s Book Week, Devaney Doak and Garrett, 193 Broadway. 778-3454.
Wednesdays, May 6-27: Livermore Falls, Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Saturdays, May 9-30: Livermore Falls, Family story time, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Thursdays, May 14-28: Livermore Falls, Teen writers group, 6 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Thursdays, May 14-28: New Sharon, Story hour, crafts and snacks, 10:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Rd. 779-1128.
Church events
Thursday, May 7: Farmington, Prince Edward Island duo Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, American chop suey luncheon, 12 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Saturday, May 9: Livermore Falls, Community lunch, 11 a.m., George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. Hosted by Emmanuel Assembly of God. Free.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Saturdays, May 23-Oct. 24: New Sharon, Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Road. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
Crafts
Tuesdays, May 12-26: Livermore Falls, Knit and crochet group, 5:30 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Dance
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Family dance, followed by contradance, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. $6-$1. 491-9928.
Exhibits
Wednesday, May 6-16: Farmington, “Error 303,” UMF Senior Exhibition 2015, University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and by appointment. 778-1062.
Wednesday, May 6-31: Farmington, Student artists of Joyce Dubay, Sugarwood Gallery, 248 Broadway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 491-8635.
Wednesday, May 13-June 19: Farmington, Harry Potter Exhibit, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Food
Friday, May 8: Chesterville, “Souper” supper, 5 p.m., Chesterville Grange, 837 Knowlton Corner Road. $5, children $2.50. 778-2282, 778-5845.
Fridays, May 8-Dec. 18: Jay, VFW supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Country music and open mic night follow. $8. 897-5112.
Friday, May 8: Wilton, Passport dinner: Indonesia, with speaker, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. Reservations needed. $12. 645-3676.
Saturdays, May 9-30: Farmington, Winter farmers market, 9 a.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. 778-6637.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, American chop suey luncheon, 12 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Saturday, May 9: Jay, Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Sunday, May 10: New Sharon, Mother’s Day roast pork and turkey pie dinner, 11:30 a.m., Franklin Masonic Lodge, Route 2. Take-out available. Benefits Building Fund. $8, 6-12 $6, mothers free.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 23: Industry, Plant and food sale, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Rd.
General Entertainment
Saturday, May 16: Turner, Jones Bonney Park trail walk, 10 a.m., Jones Bonney Park, Route 4 at Nezinscot River. Wooded park conserved by Androscoggin Land Trust. Free. 782-2302 www.androscogginlandtrust.org.
Saturday, May 23: Industry, Plant and food sale, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Rd.
Lectures
Friday, May 8: Wilton, Passport dinner: Indonesia, with speaker, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. Reservations needed. $12. 645-3676.
Wednesday, May 13: Farmington, “What’s New with Maine’s Canada Lynx?,” with Mark McCollough, 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Hosted by Western Maine Audubon. Free.
Music
Thursday, May 7: Farmington, Prince Edward Island duo Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Sunday, May 10: Farmington, UMF Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $8/$6. 778-7081.
Mondays, May 11-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St. FMI, call 645-4755 and leave a message.
Saturday, May 16: Farmington, Naruse and Stein play Beethoven, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $12.
Saturday, May 16: Farmington, Dean Stein and Chiharu Naruse, violin/piano duo, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $12.
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