Benefits
Saturday, June 6: Farmington, Annual yard sale, 8 a.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Rd. Rain date June 13. Benefits Maintenance Fund. 778-3808, 778-4349.
Saturday, June 6: Jay, Men’s Auxiliary annual yard sale, 9 a.m., VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewel St.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Annual yard sale, 8 a.m., Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Drive. Rain or shine. Benefits resident activities. 779-0511.
Saturday, June 13: Wilton, Dinner and silent auction to benefit Vicky Audette, 4 p.m., Calzolaio Pasta Company, 284 Main St. $10.
Saturday, June 27: Farmington, Maine’s Mega Yard Sale, 9 a.m., Farmington Fairgrounds. Benefits Franklin County Animal Shelter. 778-2638 http://fcanimalshelter.org/.
Books
Saturday, June 6: New Vineyard, Annual Black Fly Bash, bake, book and plant sale, 9 a.m., New Vineyard Public Library, 20 Lake St. 652-2366.
Saturdays, June 6-27: Wayne, Book sale, boutique, breakfast, 9 a.m., Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. Benefits Wayne Library Association. 685-3612.
Children’s events
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Eshu Bumpus and Motoko performance, 10 a.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. Free. 778-4387 westernmainestorytelling.org.
Saturday, June 13: Turner, Mad Science for a Super Hero, for ages kindergarten-grade five, 10:30 a.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. 225-2030.
Church events
Sunday, June 7: Wilton, Barbecue, entertainment, baby parade, 12:30 p.m., First Apostolic Church, Route 2. Rides available. Rain or shine. Free. 645-4901, 578-4660.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturdays, June 27-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
Sunday, June 7: Wilton, Hawaii-themed square and round dance, ice cream, 2 p.m., Cushing School, 21 Cushing Dr. Hosted by Wilton Friendship Squares. $6. 509-6187.
Saturday, June 13: Livermore, BBQ and Gala Contra Dance, 5 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. $13/$7 ages 12 and under. 897-4366 www.norlands.org.
Exhibits
Friday, June 5-19: Farmington, Harry Potter Exhibit, University of Maine at Farmington, Mantor Library.
Friday, June 5-30: Farmington, Works by Patti Millette, 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, June 5-30: Farmington, “Portraits of Courage,” featuring works by Penny Hood, Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr. 779-2555.
Fairs
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, JoJo’s June Bug Craft Fair, 9 a.m., University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center, 111 South St. 265-6599.
Festivals
Friday, June 5: Farmington, First Friday Art Walk, 5 p.m., Downtown Farmington, Front Street.
Food
Fridays, June 5-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, June 6: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. Music by Nickles and Dimes. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-4211.
Saturday, June 6: New Vineyard, Annual Black Fly Bash, bake, book and plant sale, 9 a.m., New Vineyard Public Library, 20 Lake St. 652-2366.
Sunday, June 7: Wilton, Hawaii-themed square and round dance, ice cream, 2 p.m., Cushing School, 21 Cushing Dr. Hosted by Wilton Friendship Squares. $6. 509-6187.
Sunday, June 7: Wilton, Barbecue, entertainment, baby parade, 12:30 p.m., First Apostolic Church, Route 2. Rides available. Rain or shine. Free. 645-4901, 578-4660.
Tuesday, June 9: Chesterville, Bake sale, 1 p.m., Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Rd. Benefits Kitchen Fund. Hosted by North Chesterville Extension Homemakers. 778-3156.
Friday, June 12: Chesterville, “Souper” supper, 5 p.m., Chesterville Grange, 837 Knowlton Corner Rd. $5, children $2.50. 778-2282, 778-5845.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. $7, children $3.50. 778-3921.
Saturday, June 13: Livermore, BBQ and Gala Contra Dance, 5 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. $13/$7 ages 12 and under. 897-4366 www.norlands.org.
Saturday, June 13: Wilton, Dinner and silent auction to benefit Vicky Audette, 4 p.m., Calzolaio Pasta Company, 284 Main St. $10.
General Entertainment
Saturday, June 6: Oquossoc, Celebration of the famous Rangeley Boat, 11 a.m., Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, Route 4. 864-3091.
Saturday & Sunday, June 6- 7: Phillips, Welcome to Summer Celebration, 10 a.m., Downtown Phillips. 639-2630.
Saturday, June 6: Wilton, Car wash, 10 a.m., Franklin Savings Bank. Hosted by Wilton Fish and Game Youth League.
Sunday, June 7: Wilton, Barbecue, entertainment, baby parade, 12:30 p.m., First Apostolic Church, Route 2. Rides available. Rain or shine. Free. 645-4901, 578-4660.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Eshu Bumpus and Motoko performance, 10 a.m., Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. Free. 778-4387 westernmainestorytelling.org.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, “Chicken-Fried Sushi,” Western Maine storytelling with Eshu and Motoko, 7:30 p.m., University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center. $10. 778-4387.
Saturday, June 13: Farmington, Giddy-Up and Go 4-H Horse Club horse show, 9 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd. 778-3856.
Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14: Livermore, Rally for Norlands: Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd. 897-4366 norlands.org.
Saturday, June 13: Wilton, Dinner and silent auction to benefit Vicky Audette, 4 p.m., Calzolaio Pasta Company, 284 Main St. $10.
Saturday, June 20: Farmington, Franklin County 4-H Auction, 6 p.m., Farmington Fairgrounds.
Lectures
Wednesday, June 10: Wilton, Foothills Land Conservancy talk on plants, 6:30 p.m., Academy Hill School, 585 Depot St.
Wednesday, June 10: Wilton, Presentation on plants, Nancy Prentiss, 6:30 p.m., Academy Hill School, 585 Depot St. Hosted by Foothills Land Conservancy.
Miscellaneous
Saturdays, June 6-Sept. 12: Jay, Thrift shop open, 9 a.m., Bartlett Memorial Methodist Church Thrift Shop, Route 17. 645-3509, 645-2837.
Music
Friday, June 5: Farmington, Mt. Blue Regional School District music department spring concert, 10 a.m., Cascade Brook School, 162 Learning Lane. 778-3561.
Friday, June 5: Farmington, Mt. Blue Regional School District music department spring concert, 1:45 p.m., Cascade Brook School, 162 Learning Lane. 778-3561.
Friday, June 5: Phillips, Sandy River Ramblers, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street. $10/$5.
Saturday, June 6: Jay, Bean and casserole supper, 4 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, Route 17. Music by Nickles and Dimes. $7, 10 and under $3. 645-4628, 645-4211.
Mondays, June 8-Aug. 31: Farmington, Drop-In Sing Together, 12:45 p.m., Farmington Community Center, 126 Middle St.
Mondays, June 8-29: Livermore Falls, Concert by Stained Grass, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, June 9: Farmington, L & D, country music, 11:30 a.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo, Main Street.
Tuesdays, June 9-23: Livermore Falls, Concert by Barry Wood, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Tuesday, June 9: Turner, “Music for Mavis,” with Dr. Becky, bluegrass music, 6:30 p.m., Turner Center Gazebo, Route 117. $5.
Wednesday, June 10: Farmington, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue High School Auditorium. Free with ticket. 778-4215.
Wednesday, June 10: Livermore Falls, Concert by Old Crow Band, 7 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street. Rain date June 11.
Thursdays, June 11-25: Livermore Falls, Concert by Paul Bright, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, June 11: Stratton, Golden Oak Band, folk/roots music, 7 p.m., Stratton Community Building, 88 Main St. $15. 264-2300.
Friday, June 12: Chesterville, Open jam, concert by the Wiles, 6:30 p.m., Chesterville Center Meetinghouse, Borough and Zions Hill Road. 620-4137, 778-3513.
Saturday, June 13: Vienna, Kyle Knuppel and Matt Davis, 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road. $8/$10. 293-2362.
Tuesdays, June 16-30: Livermore Falls, Concert by Terry Moore, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Wednesday, June 17: Livermore Falls, Concert by Almost Country, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Thursday, June 18: Livermore Falls, Concert by Nickels and Dimes, 6 p.m., Livermore Falls Gazebo, Water Street.
Saturday, June 27: Kingfield, Kingfield POPS, 4:30 p.m., Kenndy Farm, Route 142. Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Rustic Overtones. $20/$30. 265-7677 www.kingfieldpops.com.
Theater
Friday, June 5: Temple, Bread and Puppet Theater, 6 p.m., Temple Stream Theater, Intervale Road. $15, $10 or pay-what-you-can. 778-2513 http://breadandpuppet.org/tour-schedule.
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