Breakfast

LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. is having a Legion Breakfast Saturday, September 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, sausage gravy with biscuits, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, 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.

Exhibit

FARMINGTON — Local artist Phil Poirier will be displaying new paintings at the Farmington Public Library from September 13 through October. The opening reception for the artist will be Wednesday September 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Farmington Public Library at 207-778-4312.

Historical

FARMINGTON — Historical Society monthly meeting September 28 at the North Church. Please join the Farmington Historical Society for our monthly meeting and program. This month we are pleased to have John (Jack) Anderson present the Early History of the Ford Motor Company and Connections to Farmington. We hope that you can join us at 6pm for potluck and lively conversation, followed by our program at 7pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy this free, local event. Farmington Historical Society monthly meeting

Lunch

FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church at 235 Main St.in Farmington will resume serving its monthly free community lunches on Saturday, September 16 at 12 noon. The menu: roast pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, cake and beverages. Eat-in and take-out available. For local delivery: Call ahead at 778-0424 and choose the “community lunch” option.

Legion

LIVERMORE FALLS — Legion and Auxiliary of George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave., will meet Thursday, September 14, for a social time at 5:30 p.m., meeting will begin at 6 p.m. On the agenda will be discussion on remodel and setting dates, etc. fundraising, and Apple Pumpkin Festival. There will also be discussion regarding setting the breakfast date for October.

Supper

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St., Post 3335 will not have a take out supper this week; there will be no meal on Sept 15 as they prepare for the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Sept 16, at 10 a.m. at the POW/MIA bridge at the intersection of Route 4 and Crash Road.  For Sept. 22, the meal will feature sweet and sour pork over rice, lemon lime cake for $12. Serving starts at 5 p.m. Please call ahead to reserve your meal, 897-2122.

Music

FARMINGTON — Monthly Music Jam – (second Friday of every month) –  next Jam Night, Oct 13 at Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd, Farmington September 8, from 6 – 8 p.m. 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.

Educational

REGION — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family and friends of adults living with mental health conditions. When you participate in NAMI Family-to-Family you will gain information and strategies for taking care of the person you love. You’ll also learn that you’re not alone.

The group setting provides mutual support and shared positive impact from people who understand your situation. Sessions start Monday evenings (9/11/23-10/30/23) from 5:30–8:00 p.m. on Zoom. The instructor of this course will reach out to you for a brief interview prior to the event in order to make sure the class is right for you. Contact Dave D’Angelo at (207) 622-5767 x 2305 or email daved@namimaine.org or go online at https://namimaine.org/mental-health-in-maine/

FARMINGTON — Registration is open for Gold LEAF Institute membership and upcoming term courses at www.goldleafinstitute.org. This is a member run organization promoting life-long learning, GLI is open to anyone 50 and older and their spouse/partner regardless of age. GLI offerings include both online and in-person activities. Learn without stress, tests, credits, and prerequisites!

Starting with this next term, GLI (Gold LEAF Institute) membership options have been expanded. You may continue to register for each term membership separately or simply register for an annual membership during the current term. Either way, GLI membership also allows you access to courses offered by the other 16 Senior Colleges throughout Maine at maineseniorcollege.org – without an additional membership fee! Gold LEAF Institute Senior College University of Maine at Farmington, 186 High Street, Room 318, Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center, Farmington, ME 04938, Phone: (207) 778-7063 or E-mail: goldleaf@maine.edu

Upcoming registration dates for September are Wednesday, September 06 through Sept 30 from 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m.