Extensionists to sponsor day event

CHESTERVILLE — A “Warming Center” day event will be sponsored by the North Chesterville Extension Homemakers from 10 a.m. to 2 .m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Chesterville Town Office, Dutch Gap Road.

A free light lunch will be provided. Events will include board games, puzzles, cards, or bring knitting, crocheting, sewing. It should be a fun time of getting warm and socializing.

The center does not provide childcare services or adult day care. In case of inclement weather, a cancellation notice will be sent to WKTJ.

For more information, call 207-778-3156.

Snow Cross Camp in Farmington

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Baptist Church will host the free Snow Cross Camp 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 21, at the  Farmington Conference Center, 216 Whittier Road.

Participants will have the chance to meet professional snowboarders and dog-sled racers. There will be snowshoe races, snow games, a fire pit, free food and live music by Matt Ouellette.

Nature-Based Education Institute

FARMINGTON — Registration is open for the University of Maine at Farmington’s third annual Nature-Based Education Institute.

This year’s UMF institute will run from May 18 to 20 and feature a public lecture by a notable educator on Friday evening; a full-day session-packed conference on Saturday; a Hut Hike Overnight Experience Saturday; and a half-day nature-based activity on Sunday.

Low-cost accommodations are available on-campus for Friday and Saturday night. Participants will stay in a single residence hall room with bedding provided.

Space is limited. For cost, registration forms and more information on all sessions, visit www2.umf.maine.edu/gradstudies/nbe/nbe_18/”.

For more information, contact Susan Farris, UMF coordinator of education assessment and special projects, at susan.farris@maine.edu or 207-778-7315.