Benefits
Saturdays, Aug. 6-Sept. 3: Phillips, Monthly flea and craft market, 10 a.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street. 639-2630.
Books
Thursday, July 14: Wilton, “Naked Believer,” author Douglas Walrath, 6 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. 645-4831.
Saturday, July 16: Fayette, “Blue Light and Funny Cider,” authors John Ford Sr. and Mark Nickerson, 7 p.m., Starling Hall, Route 17. 685-3778.
Saturday, July 16-23: Wayne, Summer book, DVD, CD, puzzle sale, 9 a.m., Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
Children’s events
Wednesday, July 13: Carrabassett Valley, Mad Science Physics Olympics 2016, 1:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Ages 4-12. Free.
Wednesday, July 13-15: Industry, “Submerged,” Vacation Bible School for ages 5-12, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Road. Register by July 10. 491-3803.
Church events
Friday, July 15: Industry, “Submerged,” Vacation Bible School for ages 5-12, 5:30 p.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Road. Register by July 10. 491-3803.
Saturdays, Jul. 23-Nov. 26: Livermore Falls, Soap ‘N More Store open, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 25 Church St. Handicapped accessible. Free.
Saturdays, Jul. 23-Oct. 22: New Sharon, Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 Starks Road. Handicapped accessible. Hosted by Women’s Society. $8, under 12 $3.50.
Crafts
Saturday, July 16: Farmington, “Forge Your Own Knife,” bladesmithing class, Farmington Fairgrounds. RSVP. $75. 491-1465.
Exhibits
Wednesday, July 13-Sept. 12: Farmington, “A Thousand Words,” Illustrated books from members’ collections, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Wednesday, July 13-Aug. 14: Farmington, “ASPECTS: Four Local Artists,” Lori Soucie, David Crowley, Sue Bisaillon and Roger Bisaillon, University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. daily. 778-7081.
Wednesday, July 13-31: Farmington, Works by Ramona du Houx, Sugarwood Gallery, 248 Broadway. 778-9105.
Festivals
Thursday, July 14-17: Kingfield, Kingfield Festival Days, Downtown Kingfield. 265-7677.
Thursday, July 14: Oquossoc, Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m., Oquossoc Park. 864-5364.
Friday, July 22: Farmington, Summer Festival, Meetinghouse Park, Main Street. 491-5533.
Food
Fridays, Jul. 15-Dec. 30: Jay, Friday supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewel St. 897-5112.
Saturday, July 16: Fayette, Annual bake sale, 9 a.m., Fayette Central School, Route 17. Hosted by Fayette Fire Auxiliary.
Saturday, July 16: Fayette, Chicken barbecue, 11 a.m., Fayette Fire Station, 2475 Main St.
General Entertainment
Wednesday, July 13: Carrabassett Valley, Mad Science Physics Olympics 2016, 1:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Ages 4-12. Free.
Thursday, July 14: Wayne, “Loons, Eagles and Osprey on Androscoggin Lake,” Lisa Kane, 5 p.m., Androscoggin Lake. Preregister. Hosted by Kennebec Land Trust. Storm date July 15. $15, 8-18 $5. 377-2848.
Thursday, July 21: Farmington, WOODS Storytelling Guild, 7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. Free.
Saturday, July 23: Farmington, Storytellers Return to Summer Fest, 11 a.m., Enchanted Herbs and Botanicals, 156 Main St. Phyllis Blackstone and Mike Burns. Free. 645-2982 westernmainestorytelling.org.
Saturday, July 23: New Vineyard, Melinda Ann Floating Classroom Cruise, 9 a.m., Porter Lake. Also at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. RSVP. $5, family $15. www.porterlakeassociation.com.
Lectures
Wednesday, July 13: Wayne, “Maine’s Stream Fish Populations,” Merry Gallagher, biologist, 7 p.m., Ladd Recreation Center, 26 Gott Road. Hosted by Kennebec Land Trust. www.tklt.org.
Saturday, July 16: Oquossoc, Loon and eagle education program, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, Route 4. $5. 670- 8391.
Miscellaneous
Saturdays, Jul. 16-Aug. 27: Jay, Thrift shop summer hours, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17.
Friday, July 22: Phillips, American Red Cross blood drive, 1 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street.
Monday, July 25: Farmington, American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m., Walmart, 615 Wilton Road.
Music
Wednesday & Thursday, July 13-14: Farmington, Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Free. 778-7758.
Wednesday, July 13: Livermore Falls, Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 14: Livermore Falls, Paul Bright, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Sunday, July 17-21: Farmington, Maine Jazz Camp faculty concerts, 8 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Free. 778-7758.
Sunday, July 17: Phillips, Makem & Spain, 7 p.m., Phillips Community Center, 21 Depot St. $15. 639-2630.
Monday, July 18: Livermore Falls, Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesdays, Jul. 19-Aug. 16: Farmington, Concert by Arizona Rose & Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main Street. Bring chair. Weather permitting. Free.
Wednesday, July 20: Livermore Falls, Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, July 21: Stratton, Makem & Spain, 7 p.m., Route 27 Arts, 88 Main St. $15. 562-4445.
Monday, July 25: Livermore Falls, Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesdays, Jul. 26-Aug. 23: Farmington, Gambol Creek, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main Street. Bring chair. Weather permitting. Free.
Wednesday, July 27: Livermore Falls, Livermore Falls Community Band, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, Aug. 9: Farmington, Concert by L & D Country, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main Street. Bring chair. Weather permitting. Free.
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