FARMINGTON – The Smith Brothers of Industry will perform at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Nordica Auditorium at the University of Maine at Farmington. Jay Smith will be on fiddle and Shane Smith on guitar. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, people can phone 778-7136.

Creative economy

FARMINGTON – Anyone interested in downtown revitalization, business attraction, cultural life, youth retention, tourism and strengthening communities is being encouraged to attend a local forum on Oct. 29. Mountain Counties Heritage and the Maine Arts Commission will host a Creative Economy Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the University of Maine at Farmington. Afterward, there will be an optional viewing of the film, “Downside Up,” which documents a transformation in the city of North Adams, Mass.

In preparation for a May 2004 Blaine House Conference on the Creative Economy, the steering committee is holding a series of statewide regional forums. The purpose is to present the creative economy concept and gather public input.

For more information, people can contact Bruce Hazard at Mountain Counties Heritage at 778-3885 or Abbe Levin at the Arts Commission at 287-2710.

Raffling a quilt

FARMINGTON – Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties are holding a quilt raffle to benefit their programs. The quilt was handmade by one of the volunteers. Proceeds will be used to purchase books and learning materials for adult literacy students. The raffle drawing will be Nov. 20 at the local Literacy Volunteer annual meeting in Farmington. Literacy Volunteer tutors, who are trained in 18-hour workshops, offer free help with reading to adults. For information about purchasing benefit raffle tickets or for more information about the tutoring program, people can call Joan Moes at 778-3460.

Chesterville party

CHESTERVILLE – A Halloween party for kids will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Chesterville Grange Hall. A costume parade, haunted hayride, games, crafts and food will be available.

Spaghetti benefit

FARMINGTON – There will be a benefit supper for Irving Big Stop waitress Sue Cowan, who is battling cancer. The supper will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Elks Lodge on School Street in West Farmington. It will include a spaghetti buffet and entertainment from the music group Borderline. Tickets are available at Irving Big Stop for $25 per couple and $15 for singles. For more information, people can phone Dana Blair at 778-4384.

Spaghetti at clubhouse

RANGELEY – A spaghetti feed will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc. The Cerminara family will prepare and serve the all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs portion of the meal. Salads and desserts will be provided by members of organization. Prices are $7 for adults, and children under 10 are half price. It will benefit the club’s activities..000

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