River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for its next juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Members and nonmembers can submit works for consideration until the deadline, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Artists can choose works that best represent their own styles and interests. “Artist’s Choice” can include realistic as well as abstract works. Mediums […]
October 2022
Norridgewock library to host performance at elementary school Oct. 8
NORRIDGEWOCK — “Representation and How to Get It,” a new site-specific performance inspired by Julia Ward Howe, is scheduled to be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the cafeteria of Mill Stream Elementary School, 23 Mercer Road. Hosted by the library with a grant from the American Library Association for Sale and Rural […]
Skowhegan/Madison Elks lodge seeks crafters for Oct. 22 fair
Skowhegan/Madison Elks Lodge No. 2531 seeks crafters for its craft fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the American Legion Hall, 217 Waterville Road in Skowhegan. The fair will include a variety of vendors, and breakfast and lunch items will be sold from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds […]
Skowhegan event set for Oct. 8 to benefit former Madison man’s family
A Luck of Draw fundraiser is set for Saturday, Oct. 8, at Peters Shortier American Legion Post No. 16, 217 Waterville Rd in Skowhegan. Funds raised will help pay for burial costs for David Record, 27, a father of two children. Record, formerly of Madison, died Aug. 16, according to a news release from event […]
Abortion rights, reproductive justice rally set for Oct. 8 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — A rally is scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Silver St. This event is being organized in advance of the November election and in solidarity with the national Women’s March, which has called people to action across the country Oct. 8 to express their determination to […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Sept. 27 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop. Lorry Letourneau and Beverly St. Germain placed second, and Su Morrison and Maryanne Trafton placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should […]
Tanglewood to celebrate 40th year with public festival Oct. 8
LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center plans to host a public festival and dinner to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 Tanglewood Road in Lincolnville. Events will be held throughout the day, beginning at 8 a.m. Activities include a fun […]
Winthrop center seeks space reservations for Oct. 15 lawn sale
Winthrop History and Heritage Center is taking space reservations for its lawn sale. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the 107 Main St. center in Winthrop. To reserve a space, call Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. Check out other upcoming area events!
Winthrop-based trust to host mustroom walk Oct. 6
EAST WINTHROP — Kennebec Land Trust and Michaeline Mulvey, president of the Maine Mycological Association, plan to host a mushroom walk at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. People can look for and learn about mushrooms at the Weston Woods Preserve. Mulvey will talk about habitat requirements, collection techniques, identification methods, book and website resources, cooking […]
Farmington hospital to host fall block party Oct. 8
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital plans to host a fall block party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The party will be held in the Bass Room and on the hospital campus at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Festivities include a children’s play area with face painting, lawn games, storybook reading and pumpkin […]