FARMINGTON – Franklin Community Health Network’s new television show on Mount Blue TV’s Channel 11 will feature Nancy Morgan, United Way executive director, and Leah Binder, United Way campaign co-chair, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. They will discuss how the United Way keeps the community healthy. Jennifer McCormack, program coordinator of the Healthy Community Coalition, speaks on “Breast Care: What Every Woman Should Know,” on Oct. 7, 9, 14, and 15. Leah Binder, executive director of the Healthy Community Coalition, explains what is a Healthy Community Coalition on Oct. 21, 23, 28 and 30. Prescriptions for Health is a 30-minute talk show hosted by Dan Marois, FCHN director of marketing. It airs every Tuesday and Thursday on Channel 11 at 1 and 7 p.m. The show focuses on people, programs and health services that affect the greater Franklin County area.

Basketball sign-up

WILTON – The Wilton Recreation Department will hold a sign-up for its first- and second-grade basketball program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 1 and 2, in the Wilton Academy gym. This program is open to both boys and girls. Games and practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Oct. 6.

Benefit auction

FARMINGTON – The United Way will hold a benefit auction starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Granary Restaurant and Brew Pub. Preview of the items will begin an hour prior to the auction. Adrian Harris will be the auctioneer. More than 100 items have been donated for this event. It will benefit the United Way and its 25 partner agencies. The public is invited.

Trainer courses

FARMINGTON – The Extension Homemakers Board meeting will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Municipal Building. The “Train the Trainer” courses will begin at 12:30 p.m. Anne Moody will lead a program on using culinary herbs and Megan Burns will lead one called “Food Mood Link.” There will be some taste testing but those participating are being reminded to bring their own bag lunch.

Preparing for hockey

FARMINGTON – The Western Mountains Hockey and Skating Association is inviting all prospective players and their parents to a meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Mount Blue High School cafeteria. The association will provide a free hour-long skating session soon at Kents Hill School to introduce the ice hockey program to any interested skaters between the ages of 8 to 11. Before deciding on a date, this Oct. 8 meeting, which is mandatory for players, needs to be held. Prospective players do not need to have any previous experience with hockey. The game and skating skills will be taught. A practice/scrimmage will be held once a week at Kents Hill School. The hockey program is open to all young people regardless of where they live. For more information, people can phone 778-0035. The association’s officers include Roger Bolduc, Tom Eastler, Jay Haley, Jeff Leonards and Steve Maki.

Benefit for golf team

JAY – The public can support the Jay High School golf team by participating in a Fall Fairways Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. The tournament, in scramble format, will be held at Maple Lanes Golf Course on River Road in Livermore. A prime rib dinner and awards to low gross and low net teams will follow the tournament. The $30 registration fee covers nine holes of golf and the dinner. People can register individually or as a team of four for the 2 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds will be used for scholarships and equipment for the high school golf team. To register or to obtain more information, people can contact Tammy Castonguay at 897-5268 or 897-5110.

Wilton Academy gym

WILTON – The Wilton Recreation Department will begin its fall and winter activities from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the Academy Hill gym. The schedule will be as follows: Mondays will be teen open gym, Tuesdays men’s pickup basketball, Wednesdays women’s basketball. Each program runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and the cost is $1 per night or $20 for the season. Anyone with questions can contact the rec department at 645-4825.

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