Fuel funding

WILTON – The Wilton Blueberry Farm, 83 McLaughlin Road, will conclude its “pick-your-own” season on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, by contributing all proceeds to the Emergency Fuel Fund administered by the Franklin Area Ecumenical Ministry.

“This has been a great first season for us and we want to share the results of the generous harvest with area citizens who are faced with the challenge of keeping their families warm this winter,” said Irv Faunce and Jan Collins, owner-operators. “The emergency fuel is an excellent way to help meet the crisis caused by high fuel prices.”

Monday Club

FARMINGTON – The Monday Club will meet at noon Monday, Oct. 3, at the Granary Restaurant, downstairs. Following lunch, the members will hear Jane Decker speak on “Life with the Sandy River Players.”

Play auditions

LIVERMORE FALLS – The Livermore Falls Community and High School Theatre is holding auditions for the production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the high school cafeteria on Cedar Street.

If this time is a conflict for anyone who wants to audition, call theater director Anne Weatherbee at 897-3428, ext. 112, to make other arrangements. The play is scheduled to be performed on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3.

Ghostly ride

PHILLIPS – The Ghost Train returns on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Sandy River and Rangeley Railroad Station. The first trip will start at 6:45 p.m., rain or shine. The Narrow Gauge haunted train will take passengers for a 20-minute ride through a wooded area with ghost and goblins everywhere.

Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the Sandy River, and Rangeley Railroad and the Lance Cpl. Scott Paul Town Park Committee. Refreshments will be available at the Witch’s Brew Cafe.

Those who are interested in putting together a scene or joining in the fun are asked to contact Sue Ellsworth at 684-4520 for more information.

Sign dedication

JAY – Dedication of a new sign erected in North Jay next to the old railroad bed and in front of the site of the once-standing Maine and New Hampshire Granite Co. stonecutting sheds will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.

The town crew cleared a 130-foot section of the old granite wall of the stonecutting shed area and its frontage to enable erection of the sign bearing photographs and historical information relative to the early 1900s site.

The dedication ceremony will be attended by state and town officials, relatives of quarry workers and Jay Historical Society members. The public is invited.