Coffeehouse

LIVERMORE FALLS — The Library Media Center at Livermore Falls High School will sponsor the annual Coffeehouse Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in the cafeteria. The evening of poetry readings and music, performed by students and faculty members of the high school, is open to the public.

Admission is free and refreshments will be sold to benefit the library aide program. For more information, contact Cathi Howell, library media specialist, at 897-3428, ext. 211 or [email protected].

Forest restoration

FARMINGTON — The Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine will host a presentation by Jonathan Carter, director of the Forest Ecology Network and two time gubernatorial candidate, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the University of Maine Farmington, Thomas Auditorium, Ricker Hall on High Street.

Carter will focus on the overall carbon potential of Maine forests and how a dollar spent on forest restoration is much more effective as a way to reduce atmospheric carbon than any other approach. The free event is open to all interested. For more information, contact Patty Cormier at [email protected] or 592-2238.

Benefit tea

WILTON — Members of the Wiltona Club will host a benefit tea at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Congregational Church, Main Street, Wilton.

There will be finger foods and beverages. The public is welcome. A $5 donation will benefit Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis organizations. Piano music will be provided by Bev Eames. For more information, call 645-4856 or 645-4823.