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 […]
Events
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 […]
Fall cleanup set for October at Calvary, Father Rasle cemeteries
During the second week of October, crews at Skowhegan and Madison Catholic cemeteries plan to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Real and artificial flowers, as well as vases and baskets, will be gathered and removed. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep before Saturday, […]
Wilderness canoeing slide show to be shown in Chesterville Oct. 2
CHESTERVILLE — A slide show, “Wilderness Canoeing When You’re Almost Too Old To,” is scheduled to be presented by Paul and Cynthia Stancioff at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, 3 Borough Road. Now in their 60s, the couple have undertaken canoeing/fishing trips in the contiguous wilderness preserves of […]