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 […]
Events
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!
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 […]
Waterville center to host Cornhole Cornucopia benefit Oct. 14
WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host a fundraiser for The Unified Champions Club at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Purnell-Wrigley Field, 47 Matthews Ave. The rain location is the center’s gymnasiums at 126 North St. Unified Champions Club serves adults with disabilities by providing them with sporting and recreational activities, […]
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta set for Oct. 7-8
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9. The event includes whimsically embellished giant pumpkins, the Pumpkin Parade, entertainment, food, and a river relay regatta, using giant pumpkins as vessels, and complete with costumed contenders at the helm, according to a news release from Suzanne Gandy, event public relations. The […]
Erskine Academy to hold parent/teacher conferences Oct. 5-6
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 5-6, at 309 Windsor Road. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 5 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A through K; Oct. 6 is for students whose last names begin with L through […]
UMaine Farmington to celebrate Constitution Day Oct. 5
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Constitution, a landmark document of the Western world, will again be celebrated on the University of Maine at Farmington campus with the 16th annual Constitution Day presentation on the U.S. Supreme Court. This preview and review by James Melcher, UMF professor of political science, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
Behavioral health networks to co-present series starting Oct. 6 in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — Catholic Charities Maine’s Behavioral Health Network plans to begin Living Well with Better Health, a six-week workshop series starting Thursday, Oct. 6, at 66 Western Ave. The series presents strategies to manage health conditions and improve overall health and wellness. Working with Healthy Living for ME, the Fairfield Behavioral Health Network location will […]
South China church seeks vendors for Oct. 29 craft fair
South China Community Church seeks vendors for a craft fair set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the 246 Village St. church in South China. Table rentals cost $20. To rent a table and for more information, call 207-399-6359. Check out other upcoming area events!
Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]