Benefits
Saturday, June 20: Turner, Yard sale, 8 a.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117. Hosted by Ladies Circle.
Saturday, June 20: Wilton, Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St.
Saturday, June 27: Farmington, Maine’s Mega Yard Sale, 9 a.m., Farmington Fairgrounds. Benefits Franklin County Animal Shelter. 778-2638 http://fcanimalshelter.org/.
Saturday, June 27: Livermore Falls, Yard sale, 8 a.m., George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. Hosted by Auxiliary.
Books
Wednesday, June 24: Farmington, “Lily of the North,” book signing and release party, 5 p.m., Nordica Homestead Museum, Holly Road. 645-4443, 778-9437.
Saturday, June 27: Wayne, Book sale, boutique, breakfast, 9 a.m., Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. Benefits Wayne Library Association. 685-3612.
Saturday, June 27: Wilton, Book sale, 9 a.m., Western Maine Enterprises, 128 Weld Rd. Benefits Wilton Free Public Library.
Sunday, June 28: Wayne, “Euphoria,” Maine author Lily King, 3 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3612.
Children’s events
Saturday, June 20: Farmington, Franklin County 4-H Fair, contests, Farmington Fairgrounds. Free.
Sunday, June 21: Turner, Leavitt Father’s Day 5K, preceded by Kids’ Fun Run, 9 a.m., Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way.
Church events
Saturday, June 20: Turner, Yard sale, 8 a.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117. Hosted by Ladies Circle.
Saturdays, June 27-Oct. 24: New Sharon, Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Rd. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
Saturday, June 27: New Sharon, Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Rd. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
Comedy Acts
Wednesday, June 17: Farmington, Improv-a-thon, Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers Improv Comedy Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Mt. Blue Campus Forum. 13 hours of comedy. Benefits programming workshops and performances with guest artists next season. $3 suggested donation.
Crafts
Wednesday, July 8: Turner, Watercolor paint party, 6 p.m., SAD 52 Adult and Community Education, 486 Turner Center Rd. $30. www.msad52.maineadulted.org.
Exhibits
Wednesday, June 17-19: Farmington, Harry Potter Exhibit, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Wednesday, June 17-30: Farmington, Works by Patti Millette, 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, June 17-30: Farmington, “Portraits of Courage,” featuring works by Penny Hood, Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr. 779-2555.
Wednesday, June 17-Aug. 1: Farmington, Art of Raymond White Skolfield, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Monday, June 22-Sept. 30: Farmington, The Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library. Free. 609-306-1002 https://www.facebook.com/TheShiretownBookers.
Monday, June 22-Sept. 30: Farmington, “Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections,” Shiretown Bookers, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Fairs
Saturday, June 20: Farmington, Franklin County 4-H Fair, contests, Farmington Fairgrounds. Free.
Food
Fridays, June 19-Dec. 18: Jay, VFW supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Country music and open mic night follow. $8. 897-5112.
Saturday, June 20: Wilton, Ham supper, 5 p.m., Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Rd. Benefits Building Fund. $8, under 12 $5. 778-2354.
Saturday, June 20: Wilton, Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St.
Friday, June 26: Chesterville, “Souper” supper, 5 p.m., Chesterville Grange, 837 Knowlton Corner Road. $5, children $2.50. 778-2282, 778-5845.
Saturday, June 27: New Sharon, Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Rd. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
General Entertainment
Friday, June 19: Farmington, Celebration of Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair, 6 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. Free. 778-7081.
Saturday, June 20: Farmington, Franklin County 4-H Auction, 6 p.m., Farmington Fairgrounds.
Saturday, June 20: Phillips, Readers, Writers and Runners 5K, 10 a.m., Phillips Public Library, 96 Main St. Benefits Phillips Public Library. 639-2665.
Sunday, June 21: Turner, Leavitt Father’s Day 5K, preceded by Kids’ Fun Run, 9 a.m., Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way.
Lectures
Thursday, June 18: Farmington, Slide show and commentary on American photographer and Kingfield native, Chansonetta Stanley Emmons, Marius Peladeau, 7 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St.
Thursday, June 18: Wilton, Senior Resource Fair, 10 a.m., Wilton Public Safety Building. Lunch provided.
Monday, June 22: Turner, ATV safety class, 6 p.m., SAD 52 Adult and Community Education, 486 Turner Center Rd. www.msad52.maineadulted.org.
Thursday, June 25: Farmington, “Estate Planning and Contracts,” SWOAM, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Town Office, 153 Farmington Falls Rd. Free. 592-2238.
Miscellaneous
Saturdays, June 20-Sept. 12: Jay, Thrift shop open, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17. 645-3509, 645-2837.
Music
Wednesday, June 17: Livermore Falls, Concert by Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, June 18: Farmington, Erica Brown and Bluegrass Connection, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Thursday, June 18: Livermore Falls, Concert by Nickels and Dimes, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Friday, June 19-21: Starks, Harry’s Hoe Down, Harry Brown’s Farm, 45 Abijah Hill Road. 333-6985.
Mondays, June 22-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Mondays, June 22-29: Livermore Falls, Concert by Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, June 23: Livermore Falls, Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Wednesday, June 24: Livermore Falls, Concert by Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, June 25: Livermore Falls, Concert by Paul Bright, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Friday, June 26: Vienna, Heather Pierson Trio, 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. $8 advance, $10 door. 293-2674 https://sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/arts-and-events.
Saturday, June 27: Kingfield, Kingfield POPS, 4:30 p.m., Kennedy Farm, Route 142. Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Rustic Overtones. $20/$30. 265-7677 www.kingfieldpops.com.
Sunday, June 28: Temple, Sessions Americana, 6 p.m., Temple Stream Theater, Intervale Road. $15, $8 students/seniors, $5 kids. 778-2513 sessionsamericana.com.
Tuesday, June 30: Livermore Falls, Concert by Terry Moore, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Friday, July 3: Livermore Falls, Concert by Community Band, 7 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, July 7: Livermore Falls, Concert by Kora Kighlanders, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street. Rain date July 8.
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