Society to meet

CARTHAGE – The Carthage Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, May 19, at the old school museum for a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. After a short business meeting, there will be a program of Maine history.

Yard, plant sale

FARMINGTON – A yard and plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Fairbanks School Meeting House, Route 4 Fairbanks Road.

There will be many items, including antiques and collectibles. It will be held rain or shine.

It is a fundraising event to complete the school building for the community. For more information, call Patty at 778-4272.

Baby signs class

FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Children’s Task Force, the Wilton Free Public Library and Sherry Walrath have announced a “Baby Signs” class for parents of hearing children.

The series of three classes will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 2, 9 and 16, at Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Chisholm Room.

Participants will learn basic ASL signs to encourage communication with a child.

The classes are free, with childcare available upon request.

Space is limited to 25. Call to register at the Franklin County Children’s Task Force, 778-6960.