Children’s events
Wednesday, July 8-10: Industry, Vacation Bible School for ages 5-12, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Rd. Preregister. 491-3803.
Wednesday, July 8: Phillips, Magic of Conjuring Carroll, summer reading sign-up, 10:30 a.m., Phillips Public Library, 96 Main St.
Thursdays, Jul. 9-Aug. 20: Fayette, Summer story time, crafts, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. 685-3778.
Friday, July 10: Wilton, “Princess Bride,” outdoor family movie, 8:30 p.m., Western Maine Play Museum, 561 Main St. Bring blanket or chair. Rain date July 11. $4, family $10.
Church events
Thursday, July 9-11: Wayne, Live and silent auctions, celebration and barbecue, Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3505.
Sunday, July 12: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Beth Goodliff, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Sunday, July 19: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Mosher Sisters, 10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Saturdays, Jul. 25-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.
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.
Thursday, July 9-16: Farmington, “Crazy Collages,” craft workshop for all ages, 3 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF Education Center, Room 9. $1. 778-7150.
Exhibits
Wednesday, July 8-Aug. 1: Farmington, Art of Raymond White Skolfield, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Wednesday, July 8-Sept. 30: Farmington, “Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections,” Shiretown Bookers, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Wednesday, July 8-31: Farmington, Works by Scott Perry, Sugarwood Gallery, 248 Broadway. 491-8635.
Wednesday, July 8-16: Kingfield, Works by Sofija Sutton and Joel LeVasseur, Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. daily or by appointment.
Fairs
Saturday, July 11: Livermore, Craft fair, bake sale, 9 a.m., Livermore Community Center, 25 Church St.
Festivals
Thursday, July 9: Oquossoc, Oquossoc Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m., Oquossoc Park. 864-5364.
Friday, July 17-19: Kingfield, Kingfield Festival Days, Downtown Kingfield. 265-7677.
Films
Friday, July 10: Wilton, “Princess Bride,” outdoor family movie, 8:30 p.m., Western Maine Play Museum, 561 Main St. Bring blanket or chair. Rain date July 11. $4, family $10.
Food
Fridays, Jul. 10-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, July 11: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, live dinner music, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Saturday, July 11: Kingfield, Summer Kick-Off Pig Roast, 5 p.m., Poplar Falls Hut at Maine Huts and Trails, 496 Main St. Unit C. $15/$7. 265-2400.
Sunday, July 19: Jay, Belgian waffle breakfast, 9 a.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St. Benefits Good Neighbor Emergency Fuel Assistance. $5.
General Entertainment
Wednesday, July 8: Phillips, Magic of Conjuring Carroll, summer reading sign-up, 10:30 a.m., Phillips Public Library, 96 Main St.
Sunday, July 12: Stratton, Sam O. White Day, 11 a.m., Dead River Area Historical Society, Route 27. 246-2271.
Lectures
Wednesday, July 8: Farmington, “Preserve the Harvest,” workshop, 1 p.m., Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 138 Pleasant St. Register by July 3. $20. 781-6099, 800-287-1471. www.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/hands-on-workshops.
Wednesday, July 8: Wayne, Talk by Ken Spalding, Maine wood project coordinator from RESTORE: the North Woods, 6:30 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3612.
Saturday, July 11: Chesterville, “Solving the Mystery of Chesterville’s Strange Mounds,” geology presentation, 7:30 p.m., Chesterville Center Meetinghouse, Borough and Zions Hill Road. Free. 779-4087.
Miscellaneous
Saturdays, Jul. 11-Sept. 12: Jay, Thrift shop open, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17. 645-3509, 645-2837.
Music
Wednesdays, Jul. 8-22: Livermore Falls, Concert by Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 9: Farmington, Gothard Sisters, 7:30 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Thursdays, Jul. 9-23: Livermore Falls, Concert by Paul Bright, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 9: Wayne, Wayne Ukulele Group, 6:30 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. 524-3841.
Saturday, July 11: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, live dinner music, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Sunday, July 12: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Beth Goodliff, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Mondays, Jul. 13-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Mondays, Jul. 13-27: Livermore Falls, Concert by Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, July 14: Farmington, Nickels and Dimes, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main Street.
Tuesdays, Jul. 14-28: Livermore Falls, Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, July 14: Turner, “Music for Mavis,” Mill Town Road Show, folk/rock music, 6:30 p.m., Turner Center Gazebo, Route 117. $5.
Thursdays, Jul. 16-30: Livermore Falls, Concert by Nickels and Dimes, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Sunday, July 19: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Mosher Sisters, 10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
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