RANGELEY – The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society will present its 11th annual program on local personalities and topics at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Rangeley High School. This program will feature the life and times of the legendary guide, trapper, camp owner and storyteller Ed Grant.

Grant was known for his art of exaggeration. People will be able to hear his story, “The Tame Trout and Other Backwoods Fairy Tales.” The program will also induct two local men into the Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Hall of Fame. Ferris Clark and Errol Wentzell will be honored. In addition, the Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s silent auction will continue.

Gift certificates for many area restaurants, lodging, local shops and guided fishing trips, as well as a family life membership in the guides and sportsmen’s association will be featured. Refreshments and the program are available without charge.

Farmers’ ballot

FARMINGTON – Nominations are being accepted by the Franklin County Farm Service Agency from eligible farmers and landowners who would like to be listed on the election ballot for December’s County Committee Election. Nomination forms are available from the Farm Service Agency office. Individuals may nominate themselves or another individual, but that person must also sign the nominating petition.

Nomination forms have to be returned to the county office by Sept. 5. Election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters in late November and must be returned by Dec. 1. Elected members and alternates will take office Jan. 1 to serve a three-year term. The current representatives for this area are Theresa Hardy on the county committee and Bruce Tracy, Bussie York and Ronald Wing as alternates and area members.

For more information, people may contact office at 778-2788.

Griffith to sing

FARMINGTON – The Nordica Day Concert will be Sunday, Aug. 17, and will feature Sarah Griffith, winner of the annual Nordica Memorial Scholarship. She has performed with the Portland Symphony as soprano soloist in Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” and with the Studio Theater of Bath as the mother in “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” A resident of Portland, she is active as a music director, cantor and private voice teacher. Griffith is studying with Margaret Yauger of Cape Elizabeth. She will be accompanied by Judith Quimby, who has played for many previous Nordica Scholarship winners. The program will begin with Richard Wagner’s “Dich, theure Halle” from “Tannhauser.” She’ll be singing in the historic room where opera diva Lillian Nordica last sang in her hometown on Aug. 17, 1991. The concert also will include songs by Debussy, Amy Beach, Schumann, Puccini and Samuel Barber. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. as the final event of Nordica Day. It will be preceded by an open house during the day at the Nordica Homestead Museum on the Holley Road. Extensive renovations have been recently completed on the homestead, and Nordica memorabilia are displayed, thanks to the hard work of the new caretakers, Bonnie and Quentin Strom. This concert is a gift to the community from the Nordica Memorial Association although donations will be gratefully accepted. There will be a reception and refreshments following the concert. For more information, people can call 778-2042.

Athletes’ meeting

LIVERMORE FALLS – Livermore Falls High School will hold a mandatory meeting for all fall athletes and parents on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. One parent must attend this important meeting, according to the school. The meeting will cover the following: Livermore Falls high school athletic contract, emergency information sheets, coach’s meetings to discuss team rules and introduction of the athletic trainer. Parents must bring student health insurance information and physical forms. Athletes must have a physical every two years. If people are unsure if a student needs a physical, they are asked to contact Sally Boivin, athletic director. Athletes will only be allowed to practice after meeting, along with their parent/guardian, with the athletic director and coach. If a student is unable to attend this meeting, people must call 897-3428, extension 202, to arrange an alternative meeting time.

Sketching workshop

RANGELEY – The Natural Science Program at the Wilhelm Reich Museum on Dodge Pond Road in Rangeley will present “Sketching Nature” with local artist and illustrator Seth Beal on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. No special skills or artist’s credentials are required to attend this free workshop. Beal will provide some basic instruction and pointers. Anyone interested in attending should bring a sketchbook, pencils or other favorite sketching tools. The group will start in the sheltered classroom and then move to different locations at the museum or on the trails. People are being advised to dress for outdoor conditions, including sturdy shoes, bug spray, sunscreen and water. The program offers workshops each Sunday in July and August at no charge. For more information, people can call the museum at 864-3443.

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