Haiku poetry contest for kids

FARMINGTON — The Arts Institute of Western Maine is sponsoring a haiku poetry contest for children in RSD 9, (including home-schooled children), grades K-6, as part of a kick-off event for Chester Greenwood Day. The theme/title for the poem should simply be “Earmuffs.”

The top 12 entrees will be awarded an L.L. Bean earmuff ($25 value) and an opportunity to read their poems at a festive family folk concert on Friday, Dec. 6, by the Burke/Surrette/Allyn Trio at the Emery Arts Center. Esteemed poets Wes McNair and Henry Braun will be the judges.

For the purposes of this contest, the traditional haiku format is defined by Webster as “an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven and five syllables respectively.”

Entries should include the poet’s name, age, grade and contact information and mailed to AIWM, PO Box 325, Farmington, no later than Nov. 8.

For more information, contact Jane Parker at janeparker@gwi.net.

Grange plans ‘souper’ supper

CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will hold a public “souper” supper on Friday, Oct. 25, serving between 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Menu will include homemade soups, chowders, breads and dessert. Cost for adults is $5; children, $2.50.

For more information call 778-2282 or 778-5845.

Fish chowder luncheon Oct. 25

FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church will hold a fish chowder luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Note the day change for October. The next luncheons will be held on the third Friday of the month.

The luncheon includes chowder, biscuit, pickles, cheese, pumpkin pie and ice cream, salt pork and coffee/tea beverages.

For delivery within five miles of the church call 778-4705. The donation for the luncheon is $6.

Let’s Make a Deal set for Oct. 26

FARMINGTON — Come with your costumes and trinkets to play Let’s Make a Deal at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mt. Blue High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or at the following locations: Ron’s Market in Farmington, Douin’s Market in New Sharon and Shelly’s Hometown Market in Wilton.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Franklin County is raising money for the citizens of the county. Let’s Make a Deal, based on the popular TV show, will be an evening of entertainment with audience participation to support the community.

Prizes include sports packages, an appliance, a cruise and a large pile of manure. Can you choose the right door?

For more information, call Liz at 778-0297 or Ivan at 491-5074. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is an all-volunteer organization that provides services to the citizens of Franklin County. For more information see the organization’s Facebook page.

Halloween mask workshops set

FARMINGTON — Everyone’s Resource Depot will hold Halloween mask making workshops from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, and from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct.28, Tuesday, Oct. 29, and Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Many creative ideas for masks, costumes and party decorations made from ERD’s assortment of reusable materials will be shared with workshop participants. Materials in good supply for mask making are: sparkly felt, yarn, colorful foam pieces and buttons, paper of all kinds, leather scraps, feathers, ribbon and fabric.

A small fee will be charged for materials and instruction. Adults and UMF students who accompany children will be able to make their masks for free.

ERD is in the Education Center, Room 9, at the corner of High and Lincoln streets, on the UMF campus. ERD is open to the public Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For information about workshops and special openings and programs, call 778-7150.

Animal shelter benefit dinner

FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a benefit dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Old South Church, Main Street.

Cost is $5 adults, $2.50 kids. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, brownies and ice cream. For more information, call 778-2638.

Youth Hunting Day Breakfast

OQUOSSOC —  The Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association will host their annual Youth Hunting Day breakfast from 5:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Guides’ Clubhouse on Old Skiway Road.

A free hardy breakfast will be offered to children. Adults are welcome and are requested to make a $5 donation.

For more information, call Kevin at 670-8391.

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