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. The Essentials Closet is usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. In November, the Essentials Closet will not be open on Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving. Enter the church building, located at 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.
JAY — There will be a Christmas fair Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Rose Community Center at 1 Church St. in Jay. Raffle corner, cookie walk, candy booth, turkey pot pie and fish chowder served for lunch and sold throughout the day. Proceeds from the fair support Parish Social Ministry which helps people in our community who are struggling and need a helping hand. Come join us.
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks Union Church will hold their Annual Christmas Decorations Sale on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fairbanks Church is located at 583 Fairbanks Rd., Farmington. There will be three rooms full of all Christmas items, and tables with new and gently used items for gifting. We will accept donations. For more information call Cindy at 491-4017 or Celia at 207-778-2420. All proceeds go to the Deacon’s Mission and Outreach Fund.
NEW VINEYARD — Join New Vineyard Public Library for the Annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Smith Hall on Rt. 27, New Vineyard. We will have a great selection of homemade gifts made by local artisans.
• Handcrafted items.
• Locally made wreathes & arrangements.
• Wood & pottery crafts.
• Jewelry & stone work.
• Baked goods: pies, breads, cookies, candies and preserves.
Find your favorite baked goods for Thanksgiving and gifts for those special people on your Holiday List. Buy tickets for our raffle – Home for the Holidays Basket – 1 ticket for $1, 6 tickets for $5. Value over $300. Support your local artisans and the New Vineyard Public Library.
FAYETTE — Starling Hall’s Annual Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area crafters will be selling their artistry including knitwear, crochet toys, bracelets, cards, aprons, diamond dot art, photography, paintings, charcuterie and cutting boards, pottery, jams, jellies and baked goods, porch pots, potpourri bags, table top Christmas trees, fresh whole pies just in time for thanksgiving and more. We will also be selling hot dogs, chili, beef stew, chip and baked goods from the kitchen. Stop by and support these vendors and the continued restoration of Starling Hall. This is our last event of this year, we are actively working on next year’s events, with some new ideas planned, so stay tuned.
Suppers
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 meal for Friday, Nov. 15, is dance night, eat in optional. Dinner and dance $20. Dance only $10. Baked chicken breast mashed potatoes, stuffing cranberry sauce, lemon cake. The Nov. 22 menu is chili, cornbread, Mexican coleslaw brownies. There will be no meal on Nov. 29 so that our crew can spend the holiday with their family. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all and again thanks so much for your continued support. Served at 5 p.m. Suggested $12 donation is appreciated. Please call ahead to reserve your meals 897-2122.
Luncheon
FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main Street in Farmington, will serve its monthly free community lunch on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 12 noon. The menu will be roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, stuffing, rolls and cake. Eat in or take out available. For local delivery call ahead at 778-0424 and choose the “community lunch” option.
Breakfast
LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten American Legion Post 10, 17 Reynolds Ave., is holding a Legion Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. The buffet includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, cinnamon rolls, muffins, fruit salad, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, baked beans, juices, coffee and more. The price is $10 requested donation, for children under 10, it’s $5. Help support our local American Legion. Bring your loved ones, family, and friends. For more information, call Commander Jocelyn Mosher-Collins, 207-779-7345.
Music
FARMINGTON — Monthly Music Jam – 2nd Friday of every month – Jam Night at Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd. in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. Come and listen to a wide variety of music from local talented musicians. Light snacks provided. FMI 207-779-0731.
FARMINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 15, the dynamic band House of Hamill returns to Farmington for their third appearance, bringing their energy and eclectic, upcycled collection of folk and Celtic music to Old South Church Concert Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors [65+] and students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.farmingtonucc.org/events until 2 p.m. the day of the show. Tickets can be reserved by calling 207-491-5919 until 3 p.m. the day of the show.
Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. the evening of the show as space allows. This event is general seating, however, groups of five or more can request reserved seats by contacting the Concert Series at 207-491-5919 or emailing [email protected]. Old South Church’s Main Street entrance is handicapped accessible.
Warming center
WEST FARMINGTON — The Farmington Grange will host a welcome and warming center on Wednesday mornings, twice a month from 10 to 2 p.m. The WWW, as it is known, will take place on the first and third Wednesdays throughout the winter. The WWW, standing for Wednesday Workers and Warm Up, will be a time for socializing, working on projects, or puzzles or games, and will have soup and snacks. Everyone is welcome, there is no fee. The Grange Hall is located at 124 Bridge Street. For more information, call Bonnie Clark at 207-778-1416.
Thanksgiving
MADRID TOWNSHIP — A service of Thanksgiving is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning at Reeds Mill Church in Madrid Township, 10 a.m. Nov. 28. All are welcome. The “Church in the Wildwood” located at 995 Reeds Mill Road remains essentially as it was when built: no electricity or running water, and with original kerosene lamps. This service has become an annual tradition for many families. Make it a tradition of yours, too. Come to truly honor the reason we celebrate this holiday – the freedom to worship where and how we wish. Deborah Bliss Bujnocki from New Vineyard will be delivering the message. For directions or more information call 639-2713 or go to www.reedsmillchurch.org.
Meetings
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 619 Federal Road in Livermore. Doors open around 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
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