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Wednesday, July 1
All Day Junior Golf School, Sugarloaf. Three or five day 24-hour program includes five hours daily instruction, videotape analysis, course privileges, dorm lodging and meals from $650. Lots of other activities included in this great summertime camp! Call 1.800.THE.LOAF
10:30 am Story Time at Treat Memorial Library with Lady Elaine - Main Street, Livermore Falls 10:30a.m. FMI: 897-3631
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Travis Pinkham FREE Outdoor Concert Series, Meetinghouse Gazebo, Meetinghouse Park, Downtown Farmington
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Music at the Gazebo: Stained Grass - Downtown Livermore Falls 6:00-8:00p.m. The public is invited!
Thursday, July 2
All Day Junior Golf School, Sugarloaf. Three or five day 24-hour program includes five hours daily instruction, videotape analysis, course privileges, dorm lodging and meals from $650. Lots of other activities included in this great summertime camp! Call 1.800.THE.LOAF
6:00 pm Wilton Public Library Free Story Time, Preschool Children: Tues, 10:30am; Elementary Children: Thurs, 6pm. All kids will enjoy a great story.
7:00 pm Celtic Concert with BUA (Irish band from Chicago, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley, 7 p.m
Friday, July 3
All Day Family Week, Celebrate the 4th of July with Sugarloaf! Family Week is packed full of amazing mountain golf as well as area activities including community fireworks displays, boating adventures on nearby Flagstaff Lake, hiking, biking, swimming and much more! Special pricing available. Call 1.800.THE.LOAF.
All Day Junior Golf School, Sugarloaf. Three or five day 24-hour program includes five hours daily instruction, videotape analysis, course privileges, dorm lodging and meals from $650. Lots of other activities included in this great summertime camp! Call 1.800.THE.LOAF
All Day Jay Transfer Station and Recycle Center will be closed. Trash pick-up will be Monday the 6th and recycle pick-up on next Friday.
All Day Grand Opening of Butter Cookies - 1 Depot Street, Livermore Falls 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
All Day Barnyard Johnny Cash Extravaganza - Barnyard Mud Run, Off Route 108, Livermore Races, drags, monster trucks and Johnny Cash musical presentation. FMI: www.mainetix.nett or call Mike Shea at 931-8031.
All Day Independence Day Festivities, Jay. Parade forms at 4:00p.m. at MEMO in Jay, proceeds down Main Street in Jay and into Downtown Livermore Falls - Float Contest. Food and Craft Vendors along the route. VHF Chicken Barbecue, Jewel Street, Jay immediately after the parade. Fireworks on Spruce Mountain at dusk (Rain date June the at dusk) - If the weather is inclement, a decision to wait for the July the rain date will be made by 7:00p.m. The announcement will be made on WKTJ-FM and WOXO Country radio stations, the JLLF Chamber of Commerce's website and Otis Federal Credit Union's sign.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm SANDY RIVERS FARMERS' MARKET Front St, Farmington: Parking Lot between Better Living Center & Narrow Gauge Cinema
10 am to Dusk Independence Day Celebration: Children's Day Parade, Cook-outs, Silent Auction, Entertainment in the Park, Fireworks, Lakeside Park, Rangeley, 10 a.m.-dusk
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Blood Donor of the Game Blood Drive - Franklin Memorial Hospital 1:00-6:00p.m. The American Red Cross is urging eligible blood donors to give blood before the Fourth of July holiday, as blood shortages are likely to occur. Donors in the Farmington area can help when the Red Cross conducts a "Red Sox Blood Donor of the Game" blood drive. All presenting blood donors will receive a free Red Sox t-shirt and will be eligible to win two tickets to a Boston Red Sox game and be honored on the field as the blood donor of the game. FMI or to schedule an appointment, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-482-0743.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Open House Reception for July's Artist of The Month - Donna Asmussen. The Open House Reception will be this Friday, July 3, from 5 PM to 7 PM at SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway in Farmington. Donna's work will remain on display and for sale through July.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Chicken Barbeque, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley, 5-7 p.m.
5:30 pm Horseshoe Tournaments, Farmington Elks Lodge, West Farmington
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Music at the Gazebo: Silver & Gold - Downtown Livermore Falls 6:00-8:00p.m. The public is invited.
Rangeley Region Health Center, Inc. sponsors a Duck Race on Haley Pond Stream, Rangeley, following the Children's Day Parade
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Celebration in the Lakeside Park, Rangeley
Saturday, July 4
All Day Family Week, Celebrate the 4th of July with Sugarloaf! Family Week is packed full of amazing mountain golf as well as area activities including community fireworks displays, boating adventures on nearby Flagstaff Lake, hiking, biking, swimming and much more! Special pricing available. Call 1.800.THE.LOAF.
All Day The Jay Transfer Station and Recycle Center will be closed. Trash pick-up will be Monday the 6th and recycle pick-up on next Friday.
All Day Barnyard Johnny Cash Extravaganza - Barnyard Mud Run, Off Route 108, Livermore Races, drags, monster trucks and Johnny Cash musical presentation. Fireworks! FMI: www.mainetix.net or call Mike Shea at 931-8031.
7:00 am to 6:00 pm Maple Lane Golf Course at 295 Maple Lane in Livermore will be open from 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. weather permitting. FMI: 897-3770
9:00 am to Noon Festival on the Green - Town of Turner 9:00a.m.-12:00noon
Activities for all ages including a parade, games, open house at the Turner Museum & Historical Society and the Natural History Club House. FMI: 225-3414
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Farmers Market- Douin's Market, Intersection of Routes 2 & 27, New Sharon
9:15 am 4th of July Parade, Farmington - "Summer in Maine" There will continue to be eight categories this year and ribbons for the top three winners in each class that will be judged on theme, originality and effort. The themes are: Military, Agriculture, Family, Business, Group, Individual, Antique cars/truck and Antique tractors. The parade will kick off at 10am behind the Mallett School with line up starting at 8:15am. Judging will begin by 9:15am.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Birds of a Feather Gallery Sponsors Rangeley Lakes 4th of July Arts & Crafts Show, Rangeley Inn Green, 10-4 p.m.
10:00 am Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum Auction, Route 16, Rangeley, 10 a.m.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Strawberry Shortcakes, July 4th Homemade Strawberry Shortcake will be served from 10:30 to 12:30 on the Pierce House Lawn, Main St., Farmington featuring Pikes’ Farm fresh picked strawberries. $4.00 serving includes a full size homemade biscuit covered with delicious strawberries and whipped cream. Proceeds will benefit Farmington’s Old South First Congregational Church, UCC community service, outreach and youth programs.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Music at the Gazebo: The Black Mountains Hobo's (Helena Starr & Co.) - Downtown Livermore Falls 6:00-8:00p.m. The public is invited!
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Presents A Summer Musical Production "Crazy for You", Lakeside Theater, Rangeley
Sunday, July 5
All Day Family Week, Celebrate the 4th of July with Sugarloaf! Family Week is packed full of amazing mountain golf as well as area activities including community fireworks displays, boating adventures on nearby Flagstaff Lake, hiking, biking, swimming and much more! Special pricing available. Call 1.800.THE.LOAF.
All Day Barnyard Johnny Cash Extravaganza - Barnyard Mud Run, Off Route 108, Livermore Races, drags, monster trucks and Johnny Cash musical presentation. FMI: www.mainetix.net or call Mike Shea at 931-8031.
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sonny Holland- The Town of Farmington is pleased to once again bring the summer music series to Meetinghouse Park in downtown Farmington. Enjoy!
6:00 pm Holiday Patriotic Performance by Robert Ludwig, Choral Director & Solo Organist, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley, 6 p.m. Free concert - donations accepted.
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Presents A Summer Musical Production "Crazy for You", Lakeside Theater, Rangeley
Monday, July 6
All Day Family Week, Celebrate the 4th of July with Sugarloaf! Family Week is packed full of amazing mountain golf as well as area activities including community fireworks displays, boating adventures on nearby Flagstaff Lake, hiking, biking, swimming and much more! Special pricing available. Call 1.800.THE.LOAF.
All Day Wilton Career Center is closed for an extended holiday.
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm Qi (Pronounced Chi) Gong Class- The Town of Farmington is pleased to bring Qi Gong Class to the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo, put on by Sandy Thomason.
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm “Nurturing Fathers Wanted”—A Nurturing Fathers Program, The Franklin County Children’s Task Force will be offering a Nurturing Fathers’ Program which meets weekly beginning June 22 to August 10 Monday evenings from 5:30-7pm in their conference room at their location at 113 Church Street, Farmington. Participants will learn about fathering from A-Z, and discuss ideas on parenting with other men in this 8 week program. This is a free program and childcare is provided upon request. This class is sponsored by the Franklin County Children’s Task force with funding provided through a grant from the Maine Community Foundation. To register please call 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Old Crow Band Outdoor Music Concert FREE! Meetinghouse Park Gazebo, Meetinghouse Park, Downtown Farmington
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Presents A Summer Musical Production "Crazy for You", Lakeside Theater, Rangeley
Tuesday, July 7
All Day Family Week, Celebrate the 4th of July with Sugarloaf! Family Week is packed full of amazing mountain golf as well as area activities including community fireworks displays, boating adventures on nearby Flagstaff Lake, hiking, biking, swimming and much more! Special pricing available. Call 1.800.THE.LOAF.
10:30 am Wilton Public Library Free Story Time, Preschool Children: Tues, 10:30am; Elementary Children: Thurs, 6pm. All kids will enjoy a great story.
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Seminole Wind & Arizona Rose Outdoor Music Concert FREE! Seminole Wind and Arizona Rose play new and old country, 60s & 70s country. The Town of Farmington is pleased to once again bring the summer music series to Meetinghouse Park in downtown Farmington. Enjoy!
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm SANDY RIVERS FARMERS' MARKET Front St, Farmington: Parking Lot between Better Living Center & Narrow Gauge Cinema
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cruise Nights, 6 Rangeley Rd, Avon. Every Tuesday 5:00-8:00pm.
Featuring Live DJ-Dream'n Big 50/50 raffles, and lots of fun!!! Raine or Shine.
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Presents A Summer Musical Production "Crazy for You", Lakeside Theater, Rangeley
DINING
JAY
LaFleur's Seafood Buffet will be offered on Friday, July 10th.
LIVERMORE
On July 4th, Maple Lane Golf Course and Restaurant at 295 Maple Lane will be serving 12:00noon to 6:00p.m. FMI: 897-3770
RANGELEY
Every Wednesday, Club House Restaurant, Cruise Night, 5:00 till closing, 10% discount, door prizes.
SHOPS
FARMINGTON
Lynn-Hom Electronics - RadioShack Dealer, 473 Wilton Road, Farmington 778-5546 Sirius Satellite Radio-Over 125 Channels just $12.95 per month; 68 Channel of Commercial-Free Music; World-class News and Weather; Exclusive Talk & Listening; Free On-Line Listening Open 7 days a week for your convenience!
Good Times Unlimited RV Sales and Service, Rt 2 & 27 east, Farmington, Kick Off Summer Sales Event going on now. Save with special rock bottom no trade sale prices on remaining holdover travel trailers and 5th wheels. Some priced below dealer invoice. Save thousands $$! Good selection of clean pre-owned late model 5th wheels. RV financing available to qualified buyers. Save $$ with monthly specials on July 4thRV parts and accessories for RV, camp and home in our extensive parts and accessory store. Good Times offers propane gas, RV service, trailer hitches, electric brakes and wiring installation and repair, and out-of-door accessories. Visit our on line RV parts and accessory catalog from the comfort of your home. RV sales feature new and pre-owned travel trailers and 5th wheels with our current inventory listed on our website. Hours: Monday-Friday
JAY
Sunshine Pools, Inc. – 1381 Main St, North Jay. Come see our new damage free above ground pool! It’s a beautiful 24 foot round Radiant pool right beside our showroom in North Jay. Make sure your pool is up and running for the July 4th holiday weekend! We are fully stocked with ClearView chemicals that take the work out of owning a pool. Looking forward to seeing you soon! www.sunshinepoolsmaine.com (207) 645-7516
LIVERMORE FALLS
Friday, July 3rd from 7:00a.m.~9:00p.m., Butter Cookies Grand Opening, 1 Depot Street 897-6997 Stop in treat yourself to homemade baked goods!
NEW SHARON
Nichols & Dimes Creative Services for print offers a discount to Chamber members on posters, brochures, menus, business cards, stickers, flyers, event programs,fillable forms, logos, lawn signs, and much more! Lorna Nichols - www.nicholsndimes.com / nichols4@hughes.net
WILTON
Mt. Blue Agway, Routes 2 & 4, East Wilton, www.mtblueagway.com 778-4054 4th of July Clearance Sale: 50% off Hanging Baskets, Annuals and Veggies; High Bush Blueberry Plants $19.99; 30%off Shrubs; Raspberry Plants $3.99 Stop in today ~ Closed July 3rd-5th
Need a brochure, marketing materials, annual report? Graphic design special from Höhne-Werner Design in Wilton: 20% off your next project. 779-9026 http://www.heyneon.com
Rocky Hill Landscaping & Nursery: Sale...30-50% Off Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Blue Hydrangea are blooming and looking beautiful along with many other flowering shrubs.
Pick up a coupon at this weekends "Lions Club Lawn Sale" in Wilton and receive 10% off ANY item.
And remember, all estimates are always FREE!! Happy Gardening! 207-645-5381, rhl@beeline-online.net. 55 Cemetery Road, Wilton
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SPECIAL NOTICES
Annual End of Summer Hoorah! Auto/Cycle Show and Motorcycle Raffle Run! Farmington Fairgrounds, August 22 & 23. Swap Meet 8/22 (vendor space available!) Annual Rotary Social, Auction & BBQ 3:30-7 on 8/22. Motorcycle Raffle Run ride throughout beautiful Franklin County 8/23. Pr-register for car/motorcycle show – save $$! FMI contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 207-778-4215 or email info@franklincountymaine.org.
The Ages & Pages Book Club of the Livermore Library is reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. They will meet at the Library at 22 Church Street in Livermore on July 8th to discuss the book and enjoy refreshments. FMI: 897-7173.
"Oat" Farrington's Auto Tour is scheduled for 10:00a.m. on Saturday, July 11th at Maine's Paper and Heritage Museum, 22 Church Street, Livermore Falls. Join the fun with your antique auto. Box lunches sold at homes along the way. FMI: 897-3117 or 897-4222.
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Living History Tours at the Washburn Norlands Living History Center are presented by interpreters in period clothing portraying people of the neighborhood. In the school house, you will learn first hand about rural education in 1853, the three R's. In the mansion house, you can chat with the youngest Washburn, daughter Caroline as she shows you through the family home. The Washburn kitchen is always a busy place with cooking, ironing, playing games, an artifacts game, story telling, spinning, or neighbors dropping by for a visit. This is a guided tour in the buildings and self-guided on the grounds. Bring a picnic lunch, they provide the lawn, the picnic table and the beautiful setting. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 30 - September 3 Hours: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. FMI: 897-4366 On July 15th, The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women's Network and The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Present: "Time Management for Women", at 11:30a.m. Providing you information and action points, Lee Ann Szelog will help you learn how to enrich the quality of your life, both personally and professionally by helping you find time and balance in your life. It's Time to Find Balance! Cost: $15.00 per person. FMI: visit www.leeannszelog.com or contact Lee at lszelog@midcoast.com. Franklin Community Health Network's (FCHN) 22nd annual Healthcare Golf Classic, at the Sugarloaf Golf Club, will take place Sunday, July 19, through Monday, July 20. The beneficiaries will be the Healthy Community Coalition and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, both programs of Franklin Community Health Network. On Monday, the special guest will be Seth Wescott, who is the only athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal in the sport of snowboardcross. FMI, contact Janis Walker at 779-2925. On Saturday, July 25, the Androscoggin Land Trust's Annual Picnic will take place at the Bates Boat House in Greene. Join them at noon for their traditional picnic barbecue and a paddle around beautiful Gulf Island Pond. RSVP 782-2302 or info@androscogginlandtrust.org. The Livermore Falls Bank Building (Business center for over 100 years, 1900-2009) Public Community Reception - Thursday evening, August 6th at 7:00p.m. in the former Masonic hall, 2nd floor, LF Bank Building. Reservations by donation. Program: Display of original 1899 architect plans and Nelke family mementoes. Excerpts from "Life with Father," Broadway play which starred Howard Lindsay (aka Herman Nelke) and his wife Dorothy Stickney. 27th Wilton Blueberry Festival August 7 & 8 Many crafters , vendors, Pickles Da Clown will be around both days both days, Friday- FOWL will be giving boat rides in the afternoon, 10K Walk/Run, 1Miler for children, Re-Creation at 7PM Nichols Expo, Saturday : BIG parade starts at 9AM, many events going on, all kinds of food and fun. Baby Derby and Antique Tractor pull held at Kineowatha Park, Drill & Living History at Harris field. Blueberry cook-off & Chili tasting, lot’s of entertainment, Free Shuttle all day, parade of boats before the fireworks at dusk. FMI : www.wiltonbbf.com or call 778-4726. Spaces still available for crafters Mabel's Book ~ Western Maine's Directory to Farms and Farm Markets Franklin, Oxford & Somerset Counties 2009 is now available at local businesses, Town Offices, Chambers of Commerce, or the Western Mountain Alliance (778-3885). Pick Up Your Copy Today Register now for the October 4th The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey For Hope, a bicycle tour and run/walk event designed to raise both cancer awareness and funds for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing. Stop by Butter Cookies, 1 Depot Street in Livermore Falls to sign up to form a team of Bikers and Walkers for this event. FMI: contact Jackie Knight at 897-3624 or stop by Butter Cookies. |
A Learning Experience as a Volunteer: If you are interested in volunteering at the Maine Paper and Heritage Museum, it is a great time to learn the history of the area and maybe get a glance of yourself in one of the many photos displayed. Join us while preparing another room for displays. Cleaning new artifacts and framing pictures. Anyone with a flare to work and learn can contact Sherry Judd@ 592-1807.
HealthCard Discounts Remember to use your HealthCard and receive a 10% discount on the self-pay portion of your bill if paid within 10 days of receipt of the first bill at Franklin Memorial Hospital and at any of their nine physician practices. HealthCard discounts are also offered at nearly 250 area businesses. To receive your free HealthCard, call 207-779-CARD (2273) today!
