Meetings

SANDY RIVER PLT — Sandy River Plantation Annual Town Meeting will be held on June 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Sandy River Pit. Town Office. The meeting will be held outside in back of the town hall weather permitting. Please remember to bring your own chairs.

LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Avenue, Livermore Falls American Legion Membership meeting has been postponed from June 13 to Thursday June 27, 2024, 6 p.m. We will have our Installation of Officers for 2024-2025 and then light refreshment. For more information, call Commander Jocelyn Mosher-Collins, 207-779-7345.

LIVERMORE FALLS — Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are held on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m.,  at the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls, 25 Church St. Livermore Falls.

LIVERMORE FALLS — There will be an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting every Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 25 Church St., Livermore Falls.

LIVERMORE — There will be an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting every Friday evening at the North Livermore Baptist Church, located at. Doors open around 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Sales

NORTH JAY — North Jay Grange #10 is holding a sale on Saturday June 22 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have lots of very good clothing for the entire family, shoes, boots, outerwear, household goods, small furniture, new craft items, lots of books, magazines, new afghans. New and different items at every sale. They are also raffling a quilt for $1 each ticket. Winner will be drawn later this summer, the date to be determined.  For more information call 207-208-9225.

WILTON — Wilton Lions Club Annual Yard Sale will be Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 21, 22 & 23. Times will be: Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. We are located at Route 2 & 4, Next to Big Apple & Across from Dollar General. For more information, please contact Bruce Ibarguen @ 207/213-8680

Malaga Island

WELD — The Weld Free Public Library and Book Club is hosting Kate McBrien, State Archivist, who is making a special visit here in Weld, on June 27 at 6 p.m. She will explore the true history of “What Really Happened on Malaga Island”, off the coast of Phippsburg, Maine. A community that lived on Malaga Island in the late 1800s. The program examines the individuals who were a part of this community and the State’s actions to evict them from their homes through the complex history of racism and eugenics in Maine. A very special evening at the library, refreshments, and lively discussion. Please call Wendy at the library to reserve a spot, or for additional information call 207-585-2439.

Supper

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 supper for Friday, June 21, is also Dinner and Dance Night! will feature smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans and spiced apple cake.
Dinner and dance $20. Eat in optional. Cover charge for dance $10. 6 to 9 p.m. All meals are served at 5 p.m. Eat in optional. Please call ahead to reserve your meals 897-2122.

Lunch

INDUSTRY — The Industry Senior Social will meet the third Thursday of the month through November at the Industry Town Office, 1033 Industry Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free lunch and usually an activity. June 20, pizza and salad will be featured. Donations appreciated. FMI call Kathy 860-8102. All area senior citizens are welcome, not just Industry.

Essentials

FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. In July, the Essentials Closet will be open on Monday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, July 24, from 2-4 p.m. Mark your calendars. Enter the church building (235 Main St) through the door off the parking lot at the corner of Main St and Depot St. Following the signs, go down a short flight of stairs and you will see it straight ahead of you.

BBQ

FARMINGTON — The Falls Fire Co., Inc. in Farmington Falls will again be having their annual Yard Sale and Chicken Barbecue on July 20, 2024. Each year the Yard Sale money earned goes to maintain Philbrick Park and sponsors the Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams purchasing uniforms, bats, balls, chalk, etc. whatever they need for the current season. Now is the time to start collecting items in preparation for the Yard Sale. We are looking for donations of clean, gently used or new sellable items. Please, no dishes, clothing, books or magazines. If you are willing to donate or need more information, please call and leave your name, number, and a message for Bob at 778-3156 or Junior at 778-2181. We appreciate your support.

Concerts

JAY — French Falls Park located at 28 French Falls Lane in Jay, right across from the Spruce Mt Middle School will be hosting several free concerts this summer. Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. to hear Matt Gilbert. In July on Thursday July 25, at 6 p.m., the performers will be Autumn Addicts. On Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m., well known local musicians Matt & the Barnburners will take the stage.

LIVERMORE FALLS — Music will again fill the air this summer around the Livermore Falls Gazebo on Water Street. Artists will perform from 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Artists will perform with weather permitting, please bring your own comfy lawn chairs and enjoy, No smoking or vaping near musicians or other patrons. please be courteous. Musicians are encouraged to contact Jocelyn Mosher-Collins tel: Tel  207-779-7345 if they would like to perform on the schedule. Artists are added to the schedule us they can commit themselves.

On Mondays, Stained Grass will be the featured performer, 6-8 p.m. In June, they will perform each Monday, June 17, and 24. July’s dates are July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. August 3, 12, 19, 26 and Sept. 2, 9, 16.

Boots and Jeans will perform every other Wednesday: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 11

Matt Gilbert will be featured on the third Tuesday of each month :Tuesday, July 16, August 20, and September 17.

Farmers Mkt.

PHILLIPS — The Phillips Farmers Market will continue to be held on Saturdays throughout the season at the Market’s new location – the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street. For additional information please contact Sandy Caton 207-639-2048. The Phillips Farmers Market will continue to offer the following: Fruit – Vegetables – Fresh Eggs – Pastries – Breads – Honey – Maple Syrup – Jams & Jellies – Handmade Products – Plants & Flowers – Artisans Wares.

Music

FARMINGTON — Monthly Music Jam – (second Friday of every month) – Music Jam Night, July 12, at Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd, Farmington, from 6-8 p.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Come and listen to a wide variety of music from local talented musicians. This event is free and open to the public. Light snacks provided. FMI 207-779-0731.