FARMINGTON – Franklin Memorial Hospital is now enrolling students for a medical terminology course being offered this fall. The course will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. starting Sept. 13 for 13 weeks. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to identify terms of the human body, as well as diagnostic tests, diagnoses and surgical procedures used by each medical specialty. The course is designed to bring together the entire spectrum of information used by allied health professionals who need to understand and use medical terminology. Class size is limited, so early registration is welcome. The fee for the course and required textbook is $380. People may register or obtain more information by calling Kristen Grondin at 779-2381.

Car wash

WILTON – Boy Scout Troop 518 will sponsor a car wash from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Main Street Garage to benefit its trip to the National Scout Jamboree and a trip to Washington in July 2005.

Barbecue

NEW SHARON – The Square and Compass Club will sponsor a chicken barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at the New Sharon Masonic Hall. Proceeds will go to the building fund.

Support group

FARMINGTON – The next meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the hospital. The support group is for women who have or who have had breast cancer. The support group is a free service of the hospital’s Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Each meeting features presentations of special interest, as well as time of sharing personal experiences and concerns. The support group meets the first Tuesday of each month and is facilitated by registered nurse Rita Porter, a care support nurse, and Audrey Brown, physical therapy aide. The September discussion will focus on the topic “Breast Cancer Among Us” and will be led by survivor Dottie Cayford and hospital chaplain Marriott Churchill. No appointment or registration is required. More information may be obtained by calling Rita Porter at 779-2430 or 1-800-398-6031, extension 2430.

Blacksmith’s meeting

WILTON – The Western Maine Blacksmith’s Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Wilton Historical Society. At the end of the meeting, the group will adjourn to the Forge Room for demonstrations and work. Visitors are welcome. More information may be obtained by calling Bill Reid at 778-2325.

After 5 Club

JAY – The Western Mountain Women’s Connections and After 5 Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 7, at LaFleur’s Restaurant. A luncheon will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. and a dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program is a Stained Glass Medley, the B eauty of Stained Glass with Cindy Curtis. Diane Muise will provide music. For lunch reservations, phone Jane at 645-2282 or Laurie at 369-0068. For dinner reservations, phone April at 562-4645 or Barbara at 645-3449.

Soil, water conservation

FARMINGTON – Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the USDA Service Center Conference Room at 107 Park St. This meeting is open to the public. Anyone interested in a copy of the agenda can pick it up at the district office. More information may be obtained by calling Gail Dolan at 778-4279.

Potluck lunch

WILTON – Wilton Day Extension will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Fire Station. A potluck lunch will be held, and the guest speaker will be Wilton Town Manager Peter Nielsen. The meeting is open to the public. Those staying for the lunch are asked to bring something to share for the potluck.

Men’s club

PHILLIPS – The Phillips Men’s Club will meet on the second Thursday this month. A cookout will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Small Falls. Team 1 will serve.