Parents night

FARMINGTON – Parents of Mt. Blue High School seniors are invited to attend an information session regarding the college search and application process. The presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in the high school library.

Topics will include the search and application process, available resources for parents and students and college visitation information and suggestions.

In addition, an introduction and review of the high school guidance office resources and procedures will be offered. Contact the high school guidance office at 778-3561, ext. 4712, for more information.

Audubon talk

FARMINGTON – An Audubon program on “Conservation of the Canada Warbler and Other Migratory Songbirds in the Northern Forest” will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Room C-23, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington.

Dr. Jim Chace, an avian ecologist, will speak about the ways in which landscape influences Canada Warbler and other songbird populations. He is the founder and director of the Center for Northern Forest Research.

Populations of forest songbirds are declining. Because Canada Warblers have steadily declined for the past 40 years, the ground-nesting species has been identified as one of the Northwest region’s highest priorities for research and conservation.

The program, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Western Maine Audubon Society.

Chicken supper

PHILLIPS – The annual chicken, supper sponsored by the Phillips Shared Ministry, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Phillips Elementary School.

The tradition of more than 100 years includes many of the favorite foods from the area’s farmers, including chicken, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, stuffing and pumpkin pie. The cost is $7 a person. For more information, call 629-2131 or 639-2539.

Planning fair

FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Arts and Crafts Association will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, at the University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center North Dining Hall.

Plans for the annual December arts and crafts show will be discussed and officers will be elected. Registrations for the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a business session at 7 p.m.

New members are welcome. The show, which will feature original work by participants, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Student Center at UMF.

DAR to meet

KINGFIELD – Colonial Daughters Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at noon Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Herbert Hotel for lunch, followed by a briefs meeting. The Daughters will honor the state flag essay winner, Megan Labbe, and her parents from Jay.

Kirsten Burbank will join them for a program on Chansonette Emmons, sister of the Stanley Brothers, a photographer and an artist. Guests are welcome to attend and should call Theo Walker at 778-4716 to confirm their reservation. Walker will also make car pooling available to anyone who needs transportation.

Big band sound

FARMINGTON – The Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band has announced the second annual autumn dance with the Al Corey Big Band at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Mt. Blue High School gym.

A free dance clinic with Gary Smith will be offered at 7 p.m. prior to the start of the dance. Members of the Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band will join the Al Corey Band for several selections.

Refreshments will be available as well as chocolate fountains. The dance is open to the public and dancers of all ages are welcome. Tickets are available at Mickey’s Hallmark. Cost is adults, $15; seniors, $13; and students, $10. For more information, contact Karen Beacham at Mt. Blue High School, 778-3561.

Fest a success

FARMINGTON – Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association recently held its third annual Apple Festival. More than a dozen area crafters demonstrated their trades. Many baked goods were made, and apple cider pressed.

The top apple pies submitted for judging were later auctioned off by local attorney Paul Mills. The winners of the apple pie baking contest were: first, Ella Ibarguen; second, Sally Speich; and third, Marjorie Taylor. The 50/50 raffle winner was Regina Whitney.