Benefits
Saturday, May 9: Jay, Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10: Turner, Androscoggin County’s ultimate yard sale, 9 a.m., Boofy Quimby Hall, Route 219. $2, kids free. 577-2493.
Saturday, May 23: Canton, Annual perennial plant and garage sale, 9 a.m., Canton Heritage Park, Route 108. 597-2168.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Books
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, “The Water Castle,” author Megan Frazer Blakemore, 12 p.m., Devaney Doak and Garrett, 193 Broadway. 778-3454.
Thursdays, May 14-Aug. 20: Livermore Falls, Spring Book Club, Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. Register to get book. 897-3631.
Thursday, May 14: Livermore Falls, “Here Sits a Monkey: A Maine Mystery,” Book Discussion Group, 3 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Saturday, May 16: Wilton, Book sale, 9 a.m., Western Maine Development, 128 Weld St. Benefits Wilton Public Library. Donations. 645-4831.
Children’s events
Friday, May 8-10: Farmington, Children’s Book Week, Devaney Doak and Garrett, 193 Broadway. 778-3454.
Saturdays, May 9-30: Livermore Falls, Family story time, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Wednesdays, May 13-27: Livermore Falls, Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Thursdays, May 14-28: Livermore Falls, Teen writers group, 6 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Thursdays, May 14-28: New Sharon, Story hour, crafts and snacks, 10:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. 779-1128.
Church events
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, American chop suey luncheon, 12 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Saturday, May 9: Livermore Falls, Community lunch, music by a cappella group Flip Sides, 11 a.m., George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. Hosted by Emmanuel Assembly of God. Free.
Thursday, May 14: Farmington, The Wiles, featuring three ladies, 7 p.m., Old South Church, 235 Main St. $15. 491-5919.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Saturdays, May 23-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
Tuesdays, May 12-26: Livermore Falls, Knit and crochet group, 5:30 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631.
Dance
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Family dance, followed by contradance, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. $6-$1. 491-9928.
Exhibits
Friday, May 8-16: Farmington, “Error 303,” UMF Senior Exhibition 2015, University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and by appointment. 778-1062.
Friday, May 8-31: Farmington, Student artists of Joyce Dubay, 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.
Wednesday, May 13-June 19: Farmington, Harry Potter Exhibit, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Food
Friday, May 8: Chesterville, “Souper” supper, 5 p.m., Chesterville Grange, 837 Knowlton Corner Road. $5, children $2.50. 778-2282, 778-5845.
Fridays, May 8-Dec. 18: Jay, VFW supper, 5 p.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. Country music and open mic night follow. $8. 897-5112.
Friday, May 8: Wilton, Passport dinner: Malaysia, with speaker, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. Reservations needed. $12. 645-3676.
Saturdays, May 9-30: Farmington, Winter farmers market, 9 a.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. 778-6637.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 9: Farmington, American chop suey luncheon, 12 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. Delivery in Farmington area. Free. 778-0424, 778-4438.
Saturday, May 9: Jay, Food and rummage sale, 9 a.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. 645-4628, 645-2910.
Sunday, May 10: New Sharon, Mother’s Day roast pork and turkey pie dinner, 11:30 a.m., Franklin Masonic Lodge, Route 2. Take-out available. Benefits Building Fund. $8, 6-12 $6, mothers free.
Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17: Vienna, Annual plant and bake sale, quilt raffle, 8 a.m., Mill Stream Grange, Route 41. Rain or shine. 293-2362, 293-2271.
Saturday, May 16: Wilton, Baked chicken supper, 5 p.m., Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Rd. $8, under 12 $5. 778-2354.
Saturday, May 23: Farmington, Annual indoor/outdoor yard sale, 8 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3921.
Saturday, May 23: Industry, Plant and food sale, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Road.
General Entertainment
Saturday, May 9: Stratton, Walk-a-Thon, sponsored by Dead River Area Historical Society, 10 a.m., Stratton Elementary School, School Street. 246-2271.
Saturday, May 16: Chesterville, Chesterville War Memorial Honor Day, 10 a.m., Chesterville Center Meetinghouse, Borough and Zions Hill Road. 897-4907, 778-3078.
Saturday, May 16: Turner, Jones Bonney Park trail walk, 10 a.m., Jones Bonney Park, Route 4 at Nezinscot River. Wooded park conserved by Androscoggin Land Trust. Free. 782-2302 www.androscogginlandtrust.org.
Sunday, May 17: Farmington, Spring Fling Meet and Greet Social, 1 p.m., Titcomb Estate Tennis Club, Orchard Street. 778-4572, 512-0101.
Saturday, May 23: Industry, Plant and food sale, 9 a.m., Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Road.
Lectures
Friday, May 8: Wilton, Passport dinner: Malaysia, with speaker, 6 p.m., Wilson Grange, 1338 Main St. Reservations needed. $12. 645-3676.
Wednesday, May 13: Farmington, “What’s New with Maine’s Canada Lynx?,” with Mark McCollough, 7 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington, Roberts Learning Center. Hosted by Western Maine Audubon. Free.
Thursday, May 14: Wayne, Panel discussion about resident Canada geese, 6:30 p.m., Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Rd.
Music
Sunday, May 10: Farmington, UMF Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $8/$6. 778-7081.
Mondays, May 11-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Thursday, May 14: Farmington, The Wiles, featuring three ladies, 7 p.m., Old South Church, 235 Main St. $15. 491-5919.
Saturday, May 16: Farmington, Naruse and Stein play Beethoven, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $12.
Saturday, May 16: Farmington, Dean Stein and Chiharu Naruse, violin/piano duo, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Nordica Auditorium, 224 Main St. $12.
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