Benefits
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 1- 2: Farmington, Yard sale, 8 a.m., American Legion Post 28, 614 Fairbanks Rd.
Books
Saturday, Aug. 1: New Sharon, Book sale, 10 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Rd. 779-1128.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Oquossoc, “Kayak and Canoe Outings in the Western Mountains of Maine,” author Doug Dunlap, 11:30 a.m., Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, Route 4. 864-3091.
Friday & Saturday, Aug. 7- 8: Wilton, Book sale, 8:30 a.m., Western Maine Development, 128 Weld St. Benefits Wilton Free Public Library.
Friday, Aug. 7: Wilton, “Hidden Seed,” and “Rumor of Hope,” poetry author Laurel Mills, 12 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.
Children’s events
Monday, Aug. 3: Turner, Kids Golf Clinic, 6 p.m., Turner Highlands, North Parish Road. Up to early teens. Free. 224-7060 turnerhighlands.com.
Thursdays, Aug. 6-20: Fayette, Summer story time, crafts, 10 a.m., Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St. 685-3778.
Thursday, Aug. 6: Strong, Magician Conjuring Carroll, 7 p.m., Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main St. Free.
Friday, Aug. 7: Wilton, “The Lego Movie,” outdoor family movie, 8 p.m., Western Maine Play Museum, 561 Main St. Bring blanket or chair. Rain date Aug. 9. $4, family $10.
Church events
Sundays, Aug. 2-Sept. 6: Livermore, Music in the Meeting House, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Wilton, Kindred Hearts, family Southern gospel group, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-2222.
Friday, Aug. 7: Wilton, Lobster roll lunches, 10 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Pre-order. $12. 645-2639 stlukes@myfairpoint.ne.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House presents Dianne Hirsh, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Wilton, Greater Purpose, local Gospel group, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-2222.
Saturdays, Aug. 22-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.
Dance
Saturday, Aug. 1: Stratton, Square Dance Party, 7 p.m., Stratton Community Building, 88 Main St. $10/$3. 246-2271.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Vienna, Leaps of Faith, acrobatic dance, 7:30 p.m., Downtown Vienna. Donations. 293-2674.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Vienna, “Leaps of Faith,” Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. Donations. 293-2674 https://sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/arts-and-events.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Farmington, Contradance, 8 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. All dances taught. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. $6, student $5, family $15. 491-9928 www.starleft.org.
Exhibits
Friday & Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: Farmington, Art of Raymond White Skolfield, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Friday, July 31-Sept. 30: Farmington, “Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections,” Shiretown Bookers, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Friday, July 31: Farmington, Works by Scott Perry, Sugarwood Gallery, 248 Broadway. 491-8635.
Friday, July 31-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.
Saturday, Aug. 8-23: Farmington, “Remembering Madame Nordica,” featuring items from personal collection of Madame Lillian Nordica, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Fairs
Thursday, Aug. 6: Oquossoc, Art in August – Open Air Art Fair, 10 a.m., Oquossoc Park. Free. 864-5000 www.rangeleyarts.org.
Festivals
Saturday, Aug. 1: Carrabassett Valley, Carrabassett Summer Festival, 12 p.m., Downtown Carrabassett Valley. 235-3000.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Wayne, Cary Festival, lobster roll lunch, concert by Buster B, 10 a.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3612 www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us.
Friday & Saturday, Aug. 7- 8: Wilton, Wilton Blueberry Festival, Downtown Wilton. 778-4726.
Films
Friday, Aug. 7: Wilton, “The Lego Movie,” outdoor family movie, 8 p.m., Western Maine Play Museum, 561 Main St. Bring blanket or chair. Rain date Aug. 9. $4, family $10.
Food
Fridays, Jul. 31-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, Aug. 1: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. Music by Terry Moore. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Strong, Bean-hole bean supper, 5 p.m., Strong Beach, Porter Lake. Rain location Forster Building. $6, 5-11 $3.
Friday, Aug. 7: Wilton, Lobster roll lunches, 10 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Pre-order. $12. 645-2639 stlukes@myfairpoint.ne.
General Entertainment
Saturday, Aug. 1: Wayne, Cary Memorial Library’s 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Wayne Village. 685-3612 www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Kingfield, Victor Wainwright and Wild Roots, blues musicians, 4:30 p.m., Mountain Village Farm, 164 Main St. 265-2030.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Readfield, History walk, 10 a.m., Readfield Town Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Rd.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Wilton, Youth Shooting League open house, 9 a.m., Wilton Fish and Game Association, Route 2 West. 897-3027.
Lectures
Sunday, Aug. 9: Chesterville, “The Role of the Linscott Family in the Settling of Chesterville,” talk, 3 p.m., Chesterville Center Meetinghouse, Borough and Zions Hill Road. Free. 778-3513.
Miscellaneous
Saturday, Aug. 1: Farmington, Mt. Blue High School Class of 1990 25th Reunion, 4 p.m., Titcomb Mountain.
Saturdays, Aug. 1-Sept. 12: Jay, Thrift shop open, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17. 645-3509, 645-2837.
Music
Friday, July 31: Farmington, Ensemble Tremblay, classical music, 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. Music by Terry Moore. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Kingfield, Victor Wainwright and Wild Roots, blues musicians, 4:30 p.m., Mountain Village Farm, 164 Main St. 265-2030.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Phillips, Dallahan, Scottish music, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street. $15. 562-4445.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Wilton, Kindred Hearts, family Southern gospel group, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-2222.
Mondays, Aug. 3-31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Tuesday, Aug. 4: Farmington, L & D, country music, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park, Main Street.
Tuesday, Aug. 4: Turner, “Music for Mavis,” Students of Sound, 6:30 p.m., Turner Center Gazebo, Route 117. $5.
Wednesday, Aug. 5: Farmington, Dallahan, Scottish music, 7 p.m., North Church, 12 High St. $15. 778-2006.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Rome, Sandy River Ramblers, 7 p.m., Mt. Phillips Grange, Routes 27 and 225. $7/$5.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Vienna, T-Acadie folk trio and dance band, 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Rd. $8 advance, $10 door. 293-2674 https://sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/arts-and-events.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Livermore, Music at the Meeting House presents Dianne Hirsh, 9 a.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Rd. 897-3165.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Wilton, Greater Purpose, local Gospel group, 6 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-2222.
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