Benefits
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 18-19: Livermore, Annual yard and food sale, 9 a.m., The Commons, Crash Road. Hosted by Historical Societies and Women’s Club.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Turner, Family Fun Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m., Ricker Hill Orchard, Route 117. Free. 754-7529.
Sunday, Sept. 27: Turner, Family Fun Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m., Ricker Hill Orchard, Route 117. Free. 754-7529.
Books
Friday, Sept. 18: Phillips, Old book and art sale, 12 p.m., Phillips Public Library, 96 Main St.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Phillips, Old book and art sale, 10 a.m., Phillips Public Library, 96 Main St.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Wilton, Book sale, 9 a.m., Western Maine Development, 128 Weld St. Donations. 645-4831 http://www.wilton-free.lib.me.us/.
Thursday, Sept. 24: Farmington, “Flying Colors,” author Sarah Moore, 7 p.m., Devaney Doak and Garrett, 193 Broadway. 778-3454.
Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 10: Livermore Falls, Magic and Mystery fall/winter book club, 3 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Children’s events
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-30: Livermore Falls, Preschool story time and activities, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Church events
Friday, Sept. 18: New Portland, “God’s Not Dead,” drive-in movie, 7:30 p.m., Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Rd. Shown inside if inclement weather. Free. 265-2557.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Livermore Falls, Hyssongs gospel music concert, 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St.
Sunday, Sept. 20: Wayne, Community Boutique Sale, 10:30 a.m., Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3505.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Leeds, Corned beef and cabbage supper, 5 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. $8, ages 6-12 $3. 524-5444.
Saturdays, Sept. 26-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
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Livermore Falls, Knit/crochet group, 5:40 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Sunday, Sept. 27: Farmington, “Handcrafted Books: Simple Accordion Book,” class, 1 p.m., Upcountry Artists Gallery and Learning Center, 161 Main St. $25. www.upcountryartists.com.
Dance
Mondays, Sept. 21-Dec. 14: Wilton, Wilton Friendship Squares dance class, 6 p.m., Academy Hill School, 585 Depot St. New student discount. 509-6187.
Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 13: Farmington, Ballroom dance classes, Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St. 491-1730.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Weld, Ring of Fire dinner-dance, 5:30 p.m., Kawanhee Inn and Restaurant, 12 Anne’s Way. Benefits Weld Fire Dept. and First Responders. $25. 585-2000.
Exhibits
Friday, Sept. 18-30: Farmington, “Joy of Booking: Highlights from Members’ Collections,” Shiretown Bookers, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Friday, Sept. 18-30: Farmington, Works by Francine Bitting, 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.
Friday, Sept. 18-Oct. 11: Farmington, “Celestial Territories Expanded,” with paintings by Lori Tremblay, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Friday, Sept. 18-Oct. 11: Farmington, “Drawings,” featuring works by Tom Jessen, University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and by appointment. 778-1062.
Friday, Sept. 18-30: Wilton, “Home Sweet Home,” exhibit by Kathi J. Smith, Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St.
Thursday, Sept. 24-Oct. 11: Farmington, “Paintings,” featuring works by Nelda Warkentin, University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and by appointment. 778-1062.
Fairs
Friday, Sept. 18-20: New Portland, New Portland Lions Fair, with midway, exhibit hall, food, animal-pulling events, crafts, North New Portland Fairgrounds. 566-5722.
Sunday, Sept. 20-26: Farmington, Farmington Fair, with midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, food, Farmington Fairgrounds. 778-6083.
Monday, Sept. 21: Farmington, Student Agricultural-Environmental Education Day, 9 a.m., Farmington Fairgrounds. 778-4279.
Sunday, Sept. 27: Turner, Family Fun Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m., Ricker Hill Orchard, Route 117. Free. 754-7529.
Festivals
Saturday, Sept. 26: Livermore Falls, Apple Pumpkin Festival, Livermore Falls, 1 Foundry Rd. 897-6755.
Films
Friday, Sept. 18: New Portland, “God’s Not Dead,” drive-in movie, 7:30 p.m., Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Rd. Shown inside if inclement weather. Free. 265-2557.
Food
Fridays, Sept. 18-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, Sept. 19: Jay, Hamburgers and hot dogs, 12 p.m., Amvets Post 33, Route 4. 897-4112.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Jay, Roast beef supper, 5 p.m., Amvets Post 33, Route 4. 897-4112.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Wilton, Baked chicken supper, 5 p.m., Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Rd. $8, under 12 $5. 778-2354.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Leeds, Corned beef and cabbage supper, 5 p.m., Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd. $8, ages 6-12 $3. 524-5444.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Weld, Ring of Fire dinner-dance, 5:30 p.m., Kawanhee Inn and Restaurant, 12 Anne’s Way. Benefits Weld Fire Dept. and First Responders. $25. 585-2000.
General Entertainment
Saturday, Sept. 19: Farmington, “Bringing Worlds Together,” conference for military veterans, family and service providers, 9 a.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. Free. 783-4663, ext. 228.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Wayne, Community Boutique Sale, 8:30 a.m., Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3505.
Sunday, Sept. 20: Wayne, Community Boutique Sale, 10:30 a.m., Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd. 685-3505.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Canton, CVFD Auxiliary Annual 5K, 8:30 a.m., Canton Highway Garage, Jewett Hill Road. Proceeds to support local volunteer fire department. $25. 207-357-0187.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Carrabassett Valley, Carrabassett Valley Fire Department Auxiliary Annual 5K, 8:30 a.m., Downtown Carrabassett Valley. 713-6569.
Lectures
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Farmington, “Making a To Be List: Do Your Values Influence Your Happiness?,” Natasha Lekes, UMF assistant professor of psychology, 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Saturday, Sept. 26: New Vineyard, Memoir writing workshop with Elizabeth Cooke, 10 a.m., New Vineyard Public Library, 20 Lake St. Bring bag lunch. $10. 652-2250.
Miscellaneous
Monday, Sept. 21: Leeds, Rural Community Action Ministry annual meeting, 6 p.m., Rural Community Action Ministry office, 81 Church Hill Rd. 524-5095 www.rcam.net.
Music
Saturday, Sept. 19: Jay, Music by Cold Blue Steel, 7 p.m., Amvets Post 33, Route 4. 897-4112.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Livermore Falls, Hyssongs gospel music concert, 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 6 Wheeler St.
Mondays, Sept. 21-Dec. 14: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Theater
Thursday, Sept. 24: Jay, “Mary Poppins,” auditions, Spruce Mountain High School and Community Musical, 2:30 p.m., Spruce Mountain High School North Campus, 33 Community Drive. 897-4336.
Thursday, Sept. 24: Jay, “Mary Poppins,” auditions, Spruce Mountain High School and Community Musical, 5:30 p.m., Spruce Mountain High School North Campus, 33 Community Drive. 897-4336.
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