Benefits
Saturday, July 18: Carthage, Bean and spaghetti supper to benefit Barbara Berry, 5 p.m., Carthage Grange Hall. $7, 12 and under $4. 418-7275.
Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19: Leeds, Leeds Fire Department Annual Barn Sale and Silent Auction, 9 a.m., Sander-Lou Farm, North Road. https://www.facebook.com/townofleeds?fref=ts.
Books
Thursday, July 16: Farmington, Storytelling by Western Order of Dedicated Storytellers, 7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St.
Saturday, July 18-25: Wayne, Summer book sale, 9 a.m., Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
Wednesday, July 22: Turner, Author Guy C. Fraker on book, ‘Lincoln’s Ladder: The Eighth Judicial Circuit’, 7 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. Free. 225-2030 turnerpubliclibrary.org.
Children’s events
Thursdays, Jul. 16-Aug. 20: Fayette, Summer story time, crafts, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. 685-3778.
Mondays, Jul. 20-Aug. 3: Turner, Kids Golf Clinic, 6 p.m., Turner Highlands, North Parish Road. Up to early teens. Free. 224-7060 turnerhighlands.com.
Tuesday, July 21-30: Farmington, “Favorite Animal Projects,” craft workshop, 3 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF Education Center, Room 9. $1. 778-7150.
Friday, July 24: Dallas Plantation, Little Miss and Mister Wood Chip Contest, 7 p.m., Forestry Museum, 221 Stratton Rd. 864-2426.
Church events
Sunday, July 19: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Mosher Sisters, 10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Tuesday, July 21: Farmington, Concert by Maranatha Touring Choir, 7 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd. Free. 779-0731 http://mtc.maranathachoirs.org/.
Thursday, July 23: Farmington, Yves Lambert Trio, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Friday, July 24-26: Farmington, “The Treasure of Your Heart,” drama by teens, 7 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. Free. 778-9696.
Saturday, July 25: Farmington, Picnic on the Lawn, 11:30 a.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St. Rain location inside. $7.
Saturday, July 25: Farmington, Concert by John Waller, 6 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd. Donations. 779-0731.
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
Thursday, July 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 15-Aug. 1: Farmington, Art of Raymond White Skolfield, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Wednesday, July 15-Sept. 30: Farmington, “Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections,” Shiretown Bookers, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Wednesday, July 15-31: Farmington, Works by Scott Perry, Sugarwood Gallery, 248 Broadway. 491-8635.
Wednesday & Thursday, July 15-16: Kingfield, Works by Sofija Sutton and Joel LeVasseur, Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. daily or by appointment.
Saturday, July 18-Aug. 6: Kingfield, Black and White Photographs by Jo Josephson, Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. daily and by appointment. 265-5026.
Festivals
Friday, July 17-19: Kingfield, Kingfield Festival Days, Downtown Kingfield. 265-7677.
Saturday, July 25: Farmington, Farmington Summer Festival, 9 a.m., Downtown Farmington, Front Street. Free. 491-5533.
Food
Thursday, July 16: The New Portland Community Church is hosting a supper of chicken and gravy on a biscuit, with vegetables, stuffing and cranberry sauce from 5 to 6 p.m. Price is $8, eat in or take out.
Fridays, Jul. 17-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 18: Carthage, Bean and spaghetti supper to benefit Barbara Berry, 5 p.m., Carthage Grange Hall. $7, 12 and under $4. 418-7275.
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.
Saturday, July 25: Farmington, Picnic on the Lawn, 11:30 a.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St. Rain location inside. $7.
General Entertainment
Saturday, July 18: Carrabassett Valley, Mountain Bike Race, Downtown Carrabassett Valley. 237-6907.
Saturday, July 18: Oquossoc, Master carver Gene Bahr and watercolorist Donna Kantor-Gower will display and share their work, 10 a.m., Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, Route 4. 864-3091.
Monday, July 20: New Vineyard, Gaylon “Jeep” Wilcox, storyteller, 6:30 p.m., New Vineyard Public Library, 20 Lake St. 652-2366.
Wednesday, July 22: Turner, Author Guy C. Fraker on book, ‘Lincoln’s Ladder: The Eighth Judicial Circuit’, 7 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. Free. 225-2030 turnerpubliclibrary.org.
Friday, July 24: Dallas Plantation, Little Miss and Mister Wood Chip Contest, 7 p.m., Forestry Museum, 221 Stratton Rd. 864-2426.
Saturday, July 25: Fayette, Fayette Summer Open House, 9 a.m., Fayette Fire Station, 2475 Main St. Nonprofits strut their stuff. 293-4344.
Miscellaneous
Saturday, July 18: Livermore Falls Class of 1949 members are reminded that their class reunion will be held at LaFleurs Restaurant in Jay. A social hour will be held from 11 a.m. to noon and will be followed by a luncheon. Those who have not responded are asked to call either Winnie Shink at 897-2204 or Meredith Dalessandro at 897-3373
Saturdays, Jul. 18-Sept. 12: Jay, Thrift shop open, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17. 645-3509, 645-2837.
Music
Wednesday & Thursday, July 15-16: Farmington, Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Free. 645-2157.
Wednesdays, Jul. 15-22: Livermore Falls, Concert by Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursdays, Jul. 16-30: Livermore Falls, Concert by Nickels and Dimes, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 16: Stratton, DaPonte String Quartet, 7 p.m., Stratton Community Building, 88 Main St. $15. 264-2300.
Saturday, July 18: Phillips, Maranacook String Band, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street. $10/$5.
Sunday, July 19-23: Farmington, Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Free. 645-2157.
Sunday, July 19: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House, Mosher Sisters, 10 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Mondays, Jul. 20-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Mondays, Jul. 20-27: Livermore Falls, Concert by Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, July 21: Farmington, Arizona Rose and Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m., Meetinghouse Park, Main Street.
Tuesday, July 21: Farmington, Concert by Maranatha Touring Choir, 7 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd. Free. 779-0731 http://mtc.maranathachoirs.org/.
Tuesday, July 21: Livermore Falls, Concert by Terry Moore, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, July 21: Turner, “Music for Mavis,” Bryce and Kevin Libby Family, show tunes/country, 6:30 p.m., Turner Center Gazebo, Route 117. $5.
Thursday, July 23: Farmington, Yves Lambert Trio, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Thursday, July 23: Livermore Falls, Concert by Paul Bright, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 23: Wayne, Wayne Ukulele Group, 6:30 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. 524-3841.
Saturday, July 25: Farmington, Concert by John Waller, 6 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd. Donations. 779-0731.
Tuesday, July 28: Livermore Falls, Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Theater
Thursday, July 16-18: Industry, “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will,” comedy, Sparrow’s Nest Theater, 7 p.m., Sparrow’s Nest Theater, 1114 West Mills Rd.
Sunday, July 19: Industry, “Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will,” comedy, Sparrow’s Nest Theater, 2 p.m., Sparrow’s Nest Theater, 1114 West Mills Rd.
Thursday & Friday, July 23-24: Vienna, “Grandpa’s Foxtrot,” comedy, Vienna Historical Society, 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. $6.
Saturday, July 25: Vienna, “Grandpa’s Foxtrot,” comedy, Vienna Historical Society, 2 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. $6.
Saturday, July 25: Vienna, “Grandpa’s Foxtrot,” comedy, Vienna Historical Society, 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. $6.
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