Canton trail work day announced

CANTON — The Canton Parks and Trails Committee will have a work day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Heritage Garden and trails.

The rain date is May 12.

Lithuanian club going to Boston

RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will take a trip to visit Boston’s Lithuanian Club.

Participants do not need to be a club member or Lithuanian. Those interested may call Connie, 207-364-2444, by Sunday, May 6.

Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting 

JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St.

For more information, call buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com or call 207-860-8579.

NORWAY — Meetings at the Norway Legion will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Coffee hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays with desserts. All are welcome.

Retired wildlife biologist to discuss birding

FARMINGTON — “Birding in Maine” will be the focus of a Western Maine Audubon program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the North Dining Hall, University of Maine at Farmington.

Retired wildlife biologist Ron Joseph will share his experience and knowledge of where to go and what to see.

Joseph retired as a Maine wildlife biologist in 2010 following a 33-year career with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He specialized in migratory bird conservation by restoring habitat on private lands and conducting breeding bird surveys. He also studied Canada lynx and bald eagles.

Today, Joseph leads birding trips for Claybrook Mountain Lodge in Highland Plantation. He also writes for Down East and Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors magazines.

Programs are free and open to the public.

Lions looking for donations

WILTON — The Wilton Lions Club annual yard sale will be held Friday through Sunday, June 22 to 24, next to the Big Apple, Routes 2 and 4. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday.

The club is accepting donation. They may be made by calling Bruce Ibarguen,  207-645-2727; Bruce Dyke, 207-645-2131; Ken Wiley, 207-645-4217; Norm Crowley, 207-645-5193; or Al Kaplan, 207-491-5996.

Donations are tax deductible and the club will provide a receipt upon request.

College planning workshop in Wilton

WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over at the Wilton Career Center, 865 Route 2E, at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13.

To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703, or visit meoc.maine.edu.

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