Flowers for Food fundraiser

JAY — After a long white winter, the return of spring color is so welcome! The annual Flowers for Food fundraiser will bring thousands of freshly cut daffodils for everyone’s enjoyment. They will come from local gardens (Gnome Gardens and friends), be cut and prepared by volunteers, and were made available starting on April 22 at Otis Credit Union and again on May 6 , the Friday before Mother’s Day, during business hours. The Berry Fruit Farm will have self-serve during that time and Food City will also be a site for picking up daffodils on May 6. If anyone needs information about the daffodil fundraiser, please call Martina Eastman at 897-3171. She also would welcome volunteers for the sale sites or daffodils from abundant gardens.

Local Grange History

LIVERMORE — The Livermore-Livermore Falls Historical Society will host “A History of Local Granges” presentation on Wednesday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the North Livermore Baptist Church. Light refreshments will be served and new members are always welcome!

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic

FARMINGTON – Healthy Community Coalition is hosting a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic at the University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday April 27, 3-6 p.m. at 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get their first, second, first booster dose, or second booster for those ages 50 and older. Individuals attending should bring their COVID-19 vaccination card with them. Those with health insurance are asked to bring their cards with them also, but insurance is not mandatory. To learn more, visit fchn.org/hcc-covid.

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Maine Fiddlehead Festival

FARMINGTON—After a two-year hiatus, the popular Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival on Saturday, April 30, rain or shine 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. The event takes place in the courtyard between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center buildings at the southern end of the UMF campus. Parking is available in nearby university lots located on High Street and on lower Main Street near Abbott Park.

Sales

LIVERMORE — There will be a Craft and Food Sale May 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Livermore Community Building, located at 25 Church Street (in front of the Town Garage). Call 212-8960 if interested in renting a craft table.

JAY —The VFW Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 Auxiliary in Jay will be hosting a plant/food/candy/Mother’s Day gift idea sale on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post, all are welcome!!  Proceeds will enable us to help our Veteran’s programs.  Thank you all for your continued support

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JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 continues to have Friday night take-out suppers. On Friday, April 29 they will be serving pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots with chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting for $13. Takeout meals begin serving at 5 p.m. Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. Thank you for your continued support!

Luncheons

INDUSTRY— May 5, the Industry Community Kitchen is once again hosting monthly luncheons/socials at the Industry Town Hall.  Socialize with friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with FREE lunch at noon.  These luncheons usually will be held the first Thursday of each month starting with May 5, June 2 and July 7. All are welcome so hope to see you there. For more info contact Vicci at 778-6722 or Amy at 778-4158.

Plant and Food Sales

INDUSTRY — May 28, Annual Plant Sales and Food Sales, in Industry, 2 events.

  1. Industry Town Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., benefits local youth programs. For more info or to donate plants call Maria at 578-1200 or Val at 779-7753.
  2. Shorey Chapel, 1109 Industry Road, 9 am to 12 p.m., benefits the Building Preservation Fund, for more info call Judy/Dale at 778-2157

Reading and Discussion

FARMINGTON — Centenary Celebration:  A “hurricane” of creativity:  Rilke and The Sonnets to Orpheus. Reading and Discussion, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, Farmington Public Library

Music

FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington will present Palaver Strings’ Welcome Here on Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., at Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, 224 Main Street, University of Maine in Farmington.  Welcome Here, a touring production, celebrates Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship.  For tickets and more information consult our website, artsfarmington.org.  Use of masks and proof of full vaccination are required.

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