Benefits
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 9-10: Community rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Congregational Church, 386 Main St. 585-2130.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 10: Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-9353.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 10: Daughters of Isabella fall bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St.
Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 10: Gail Saviello Memorial Tennis Tournament, 9 a.m., Academy Hill School, 585 Depot St. Rain date Oct. 11. $15, student $5.
Carrabassett Valley, Sunday, Oct. 11: Sugarloaf Uphill Climb, race, 11 a.m., Sugarloaf USA.
Dance
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Contradance, 8-10:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. All dances taught. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. $6, students $5, family $15. 491-9928.
Wilton, Monday, Oct. 12: Wilton Friendship Squares dance class, 6-8:30 p.m., Academy Hill School, 585 Depot St. New student discount. 509-6187.
Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 13: Ballroom dance classes, Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St. phonldy1@gmail.com, 491-1730.
Exhibits
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 9-11; “Celestial Territories Expanded,” with paintings by Lori Tremblay,, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. 778-7081.
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 9-11: “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.
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 9-11: “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.
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 9-31: Works by Bridget MacLean,, 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.
Farmington, Friday, Oct. 9-Nov. 15: “Deadly Books,” tales of mystery and murder exhibit,, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library. 778-7210.
Festivals
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Farmington Pumpkin Festival, with food, scavenger hunt, contests, kids crafts, 9:30 a.m., Downtown Farmington, Front Street. 287-0752.
Films
Kingfield, Saturday, Oct. 10: Maine Outdoor Film Festival,, Sugarloaf Mountain, 256 Main St. 619-3622.
Food
Phillips, Friday, Oct. 9: Annual roast chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School, 1401 Rangeley Road. Benefits Phillips Community Church. $8, 12 and under $5. 684-3394.
Jay, Friday, Oct. 9: VFW supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Country music and open mic night follow. $8. 897-5112.
Phillips, Friday, Oct. 9: Annual roast chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School, 1401 Rangeley Road. Benefits Phillips Community Church. $8, 12 and under $5. 684-3394.
Wilton, Friday, Oct. 9: Annual harvest supper, 6-8 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. $12. struzelle@roadrunner.com, 645-3342.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. $7, 5-12 $3.50. 778-3921.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Shepherd’s pie luncheon, noon, Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 10: Daughters of Isabella fall bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. $7, 5-12 $3.50. 778-3921.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Shepherd’s pie luncheon, noon, Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Jay, Saturday, Oct. 10: Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-9353.
Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 10: French toast and pancake breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Leeds Fire Station, Route 106. $6, children $4.
New Sharon, Saturday, Oct. 24: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Road. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
General Entertainment
Chesterville, Friday, Oct. 9: Poetry Night, 7-9 p.m., Chesterville Center Meetinghouse, Borough and Zions Hill Road. Free. 778-3513.
Carrabassett Valley, Saturday, Oct. 10: Home and Upcountry Artist Shows, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sugarloaf USA. 237-2000.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10-11:Corn Maize and Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandy River Farms, 560 Farmington Falls Road. $8/$4. 778-3835.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 10: Farmington Elks Block Party, 2-4 p.m., Downtown Farmington, Front Street. 778-6761.
Carrabassett Valley, Sunday, Oct. 11: Home and Upcountry Artist Shows, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sugarloaf USA. 237-2000.
Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 11: Strut for Strays, doggie 5K, 9 a.m., Titcomb Mountain. 778-2638.
Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 13: Viewing of televised Democratic Debate, 9 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, The Landing. Doors open early. Refreshments. Free.
Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Gold LEAF Senior College kicks off term, 3-5 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. Free. myrna.vallette@gmail.com http://goldleaf.wikispaces.com, 778-4387.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 17-18: Corn Maize and Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandy River Farms, 560 Farmington Falls Road. $8/$4. 778-3835.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 17: Walk-a-Thon, 9 a.m., Meetinghouse Park, Main Street. Sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Task Force. 778-6960.
Jay, Sunday, Oct. 18: Daughters of Isabella Fall Bazaar, 11 a.m., St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1 Church St.
Lectures
Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 14: Information on UMaine System Graduate Schools, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. Free.
Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 21: Graduate information on law and business schools, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. Free.
Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 21: AIDS, Stigma and Economic Empowerment in West Nile Uganda, 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. Free.
Music
Turner, Tuesday, Oct. 13: March to May: Modern Folk Music, 6-9 p.m., Nezinscot Farm, 284 Turner Center Road. $20. info@marchtomay.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-to-may-fall-concert-tickets-17738838343.
Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 17: Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, drumming and vocal group, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $15, free for students. president@artsinstitute.org http://www.artsinstitute.org/#!events/cqnr, 778-9833.
Farmington, Monday, Oct. 19: Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
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