Events
Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend
Celebrate the Colors, Taste and Sounds of Fall at Rangeley Oktoberfest in the beautiful Western Mountains of Maine. This 4 day celebration will feature food, entertainment and a cornucopia of beers in a unique festival exploring the restaurants, pubs, shops and museums located on the National Scenic Byway from Rangeley to Oquossoc.
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Katie Drouin, RD, LD, and Nancy Taylor, RN, are announcing the start of a monthly diabetes support group in March and continuing through September. The groups are for anyone who has diabetes or supports an individual who has diabetes. Meetings will take place from 4-5 p.m. in the Allen Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The meetings will be…
Read MoreGhost Train
Join Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes RR Saturday September 30 for their annual ghost train runs. The first train runs at 8:45 PM, rain or shine. The full event runs from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Who knows what you might encounter as their intrepid little train plies the rails in darkness. There will also be daytime train runs from 11 AM to 4 PM for those of…
Read MoreApple Pumpkin Festival
A cultural celebration and harvest festival held on the last Saturday of September in Livermore Falls. The festival highlights the rich cultural, agricultural, and industrial heritage of the area with vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations and plenty of food all day long.
Read More25th Annual Apple Festival
The Maine Forestry Museum hosts its 25th Annual Apple Festival featuring 20+ vendors, prizes, children's activities, fresh cider, bake sale, and all-day logger's breakfast, apples, and more. For more information call 207-864-3939.
Read MoreSenior Resource Fair in Farmington
SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Agency on Aging, will present a Senior Resource Fair. Featuring workshops and information booths, the event is a learning opportunity for adults. A complimentary breakfast will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.seniorsplus.org or contact Mary Richards at…
Read MoreSecond Annual Senior Resource Fair
Seniors Plus is hosting the second annual Senior Resource Fair at Mt. Blue High School on September 30th from 8 am - 12 noon. There will be a number of Vendors that provide programs and services for seniors there to explain what they can do to help. Healthy Community Collation will be there to provide free flu shots; blood pressure screening…
Read More2017 Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk
The 2017 Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th! We start at Titcomb Mountain Lodge at 10:30 a.m., run/walk an approximate 5K on the Nordic trails of Titcomb Mountain and the Whistlestop, then loop back to a finish at Titcome Lodge. All ages welcome! Registration is $20 for those 12 and under, $25 for 13…
Read MoreFall Entrepreneurs Connect
Entrepreneurs Connect event schedule for tomorrow, October 5th, has been postponed. Although the event itself is being postponed, we are still dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with the speakers that were scheduled to discuss insurance. Please contact Morgan at mspencer@greaterfranklin.com or 778-5887 if you are interested in being connected…
Read MoreKingfield ARTWALK
Friday night Artwalk in the village. In the mountains of Maine, artists are producing beautiful, unique and individual works of creative expression. Artwalk is a celebratory time for the community to Meet the Artists, hear live music, poetry readings and eat delicious food. Come out! Connect with your neighbors, bring your family and make new…
Read MoreMaine Mountain Chamber Music: Schubert Tribute
On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the Arts Institute of Western Maine is sponsoring a Maine Mountain Chamber Music concert featuring violinist Keiko Tokunaga, bassist Carolyn Davis Fryer, cellist Elisabeth Anderson, and pianist Stephen Pane, joined by Maine Mountain Chamber Music co-directors Laurie Kennedy, viola, and Yuri Funahashi, piano. The…
Read MoreLessons from Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center: A Citizen’s Guide to Helping the Birds of Maine
Join us October 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the North Dining Hallin the Olson Student Center at UMF for Lessons from Avian Haven. This presentation will discuss common reasons why birds are admitted to Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Freedom and what public citizens can do to help our local birds. We'll discuss the facilities and recent…
Read MoreOPEN HOUSE HANDS ON WORKSHOPS
Free and open to the public workshops on weatherization, home maintenance, and more. Created especially for Homeowners and Do-It-Yourselfers, these hands-on workshops will be held at every one of Hammond Lumber's 13 locations on Saturday, October 14th from 8-1. Learn Home Design 101, Home Weatherization tips, Power tool operation, Installation…
Read MoreMake Tracks for Kids TAR-2-TRAIL 5K & 1-mile Run
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force (FCCTF) invites you to help them in the crusade to make a difference in the lives of children at the “Make Tracks for Kids” TAR-2-TRAIL 5K & 1-mile Run on Saturday October 14th! 5K Pre-registration: $15, 1-Mile Pre-registration: $5. Visit www.active.com *Keywords: Make Tracks for Kids* to sign up…
Read MoreCelebrating OktoberFest with Maine Squeeze
On October 21 ArtsFarmington (previously Arts Institute of Western Maine) will present the accordion ensemble, Maine Squeeze. They will perform a program entitled “Celebrating OktoberFest” which will include a variety of foot-stomping polkas, waltzes, sing-a-longs and music you wouldn’t necessarily associate with the accordion. The audience…
Read MoreOktoberfest Fall Craft Fair
Oktoberfest Fall Craft FairOctober 21, 20179am-2pm85 Lincoln Ave. RumfordSupporting LiteracyFree Book to each childOver 25 Crafters- herbs, jewelry, hand knits, baked goods, raffles, 100's of books for sale, holiday items, Chinese Auction, and morePancake Breakfast with local maple syrup 8:30-10:30amPizza and Apple Crisp 11-2pmFree Fresh Coffee All…
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