JAY – The Jay Citizen’s Neighborhood Watch Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Community Building. Guest will be Warden Tom Jacobs, who will discuss fish and game issues.

He will describe typical warden duties and laws pertaining to ATVs, snowmobiles, boating, hunting, trapping and fishing. Members will be given an opportunity to ask questions. The meeting is open to all Jay residents.

Anyone interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in his or her neighborhood should also attend or they may contact Officer Roderick Small at the Jay Police Department for more information.

Game party

WILTON – Wiltona Women’s Club will hold its annual game party at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Wilton Congregational Church. The public is invited for Bridge, Uno, Scrabble or games of choice. There will be dessert and prizes. Donation is $5. Call 645-4166 or 645-2244 for reservations.

Adult Ed night

FARMINGTON – SAD 9 Adult and Community Education and Franklin County Adult Basic Education Program’s annual recognition night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the North Dining Hall of Olsen Student Center, University of Maine at Farmington.

Adult learners and their families will be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in furthering their education. General Educational Development diplomas will be awarded, new members will be inducted into the National Honor Society and several high school diploma recipients will be recognized.

The Franklin County EVEN Start and the Franklin and Somerset County Literacy Volunteers will be a part of the program. Several current and former students will address the audience regarding their experiences with adult education. The public is welcome.

Bluegrass concert

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WILTON – The East Wilton Union Church will host its fourth annual bluegrass concert featuring the Sunshine Valley Gospel Bluegrass Band from Rothesay Baptist Church, New Brunswick, Canada.

The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21. A free will offering will be taken with refreshments following. They will also be a part of the morning worship service to be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 22.

East Wilton Union Church is Bible centered, Gospel preaching and offers a ministry to the whole family. Besides the regular services on Sunday they offer a youth ministry on Wednesday, two Ladies Bible Studies and Sunday School for all ages. For more information, call 645-4297.

Final luncheon

FARMINGTON – Old South First Congregational Church will serve its final free community luncheon of the season from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday May 21. This month’s luncheon will be a cookout featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausages with peppers and onions, macaroni salad, coleslaw and cookies and bars.

Delivery service will be available in the Farmington area. Call the church office during the week (778-0424, option 4) or the church kitchen before 11 a.m. on the morning of the luncheon (778-4438). Leave name, address, directions, phone number and the number of meals.

The luncheons will resume in the fall.

Scout sale

WILTON – Boy Scout Troop 518 will have a lawn sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, at Main Street Garage. Proceeds will benefit their Washington, D.C., Jamboree trip.

Plant sale

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WILTON – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on High Street will have a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the church. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund.

Retirement event

WILTON – The community is invited to help celebrate Principal Paul Gooch’s retirement at a Community Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Cushing School. Refreshments and cake served in the cafeteria.

Benefit supper

JAY – A benefit supper and dance will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Amvets. The benefit is for the family of Baby Kuyah, who recently died at the age of 1 month. The meal is a potluck supper and admission is $7 a person. For advance tickets, call Ray Paul at 897-5697.

Household sale

AVON – The Phillips Shared Ministry Women will have a sale of household articles and baked goods from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the new Avon Town House.

Household goods in clean, serviceable condition should be brought to the Town House on Friday, May 20, between 8:30 and noon. Clothing is not included in this sale. Food may be brought on Saturday before 9 a.m.

Price the food if possible. Fresh doughnuts and coffee will be available.

For more information, call Mimi Hardy at 639-2131.


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