Miss Buddy Poppy

JAY — VFW in Jay is looking for candidates for Miss Buddy Poppy for this year’s Memorial Day Parade.  The candidate needs to be a relative of a VFW member and be 8 to 12 years of age.  Miss Buddy Poppy will ride in the parade in a convertible. All you need to enter your candidates is to call the VFW @897-5112 and leave a message with your name relationship to the candidate and the name of the candidate. The name of the winner will be drawn on April 5.

Buddy Poppy has been an integral  part of VFW as VFW official memorial flower. The Poppy represents the blood shed by American service members. It reiterates that the VFW will not forget their sacrifice.

Suppers

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 in Jay is reopening on March 22 the menu will be Crab cakes, coleslaw, fish chowder, dessert. All meals served at 5 p.m. It’s also Dance Night from 6 to 9 p.m., dine in optional. Cover charge $10, dinner and dance $20. Call by Thursday March 21, to reserve your meal. Thank you all for your support and patience, we couldn’t do it without you. March 29 menu will feature beef tips over noodles, green beans, dessert for $12.

Breakfast

LIVERMORE FALLS — A fundraising maple syrup and pancake breakfast will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23, at 43 Stantondell Road in Livermore Falls to support the Food Cupboard of Jay/Livermore/Livermore Falls. The menu will include pancakes, baked beans, coffee and juice. Maple syrup will also be available by donation. FMI call 207-320-0964.

Scholarships

WILTON — The 2024 Wilton Scholarship Foundation applications are now available at the Wilton Town Office or online at the MBHS School Counseling Office website (Google “mbrsd scholarships”).  Please note the new deadline of April 25.  Current or former graduates of MBHS or Foster Tech who were residents of Wilton, East Wilton, East Dixfield, Dryden or Weld at the time of graduation are eligible.  All eligible applicants will receive an award based on need and funds available.  FMI or help, please call Ken Sawyer at 645-3894.

Gathering Place

JAY — The Gathering Place at the Community Center, located at the corner of Church and Main Streets, Jay. Looking for some companionship, simple good food, and fun? Come and join us at The Gathering Place started Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and then every second and fourth Thursdays of the month. This month, that is March 14 and 28. You’ll find The Gathering Place on the first floor of the Community Building across from St. Rose of Lima Church. Enter through the Church Street entrance.

We’ll provide a variety of hot soups, chilis, and stews along with hot and cold beverages. Bring your friends. Play a game of cards or a board game. Watch a movie. Or just catch up with old and new friends. Maybe consider volunteering? Everyone is welcome. For more information, stop in for a visit or call Dan Allen at 897-2173, ext. 1203. Children under 18, although welcome, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Auction

FAYETTE — Starling Hall’s Annual Online Auction is our largest fundraiser of the year! Bidding started March 1. The auction website is: https://new.biddingowl.com/FOSHOnlineAuction

Please visit the site often and check for added items. All proceeds from this auction are being dedicated to Starling Hall renovations. Starling Hall is the oldest building in Maine known to be built to function specifically as a grange hall. Please bid high and often on these quality items. Auction ends April 12 at 6 a.m. We will have over 100 items up for Auction. Auction items can be picked up on Saturday April 13 from 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at our Breakfast and Bake Sale or call Lori at 207/576-9830. Visit our Facebook page here www.facebook.com/fayettemaine

Easter

CHESTERVILLE — There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Chesterville Town Hall at 409 Dutch Gap Road on Sunday, March 24 starting at 2 p.m.  The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and parents may take pictures.  There will be activities for the children and Easter eggs to collect.  FMI 778-3156

Meetings

READFIELD — Readfield Historical Society (RHS), 759 Main Street, Readfield is open by appointment only until Memorial Day weekend 2024. Questions about Readfield history or to request an appointment: Email readfieldhistorical@gmail.com or phone (207)377-2299

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.

Tax help

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Once again, AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be available by appointment on Wednesdays, from Feb. 21 to April 12 to do your taxes in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center! Taxes are prepared and electronically filed by IRS-certified Volunteer Tax preparers. To make an appointment for free income tax preparation for Federal and State Returns call (978) 500-4329.

Memorial Day

JAY-LIVERMORE FALLS — Organizational meetings for the Memorial Day Parade 2024 are open to any and all interested people who would like to be part of the working committee. The Memorial Day Committee meets at the American Legion George Bunten Post 10, located at 17 Reynolds Ave, Livermore Falls. Anyone interested in attending meetings to discuss this year’s parade is encouraged to call Ron Morin 207-650-3090. The Memorial Day Parade Committee for Livermore, Livermore Falls and Jay is hoping to have our older Veterans, 90 and older, ride in this years parade in classics convertibles, representing their branch of service. We have a list of possibilities, some of who have been asked. There will be volunteers to aid those Veterans who need help.

The following is our list. If you are interested please call Janice at 897-2122, so that we will be able to provide cars for all who participate. This years parade is May 27th. Line up will be at MEMCO  at 9 a.m. with the parade starting at 10. We are hoping to have Hammy Allen as our Grand Marshall, he is our oldest Veteran.If your name is not on the following list please feel free to call and we will add your name. Thank you all for your service. Hammy Allen,  Gil Barnaby, Norm Bilodeau, Bill Coleman,  Danny Corcoran,  George Doiron, Romeo Langelier, Al Landry, Arthur Landry, Bill Mitchell , Harold Pomerleau, Clifford Thompson, George Walsh,

Lunch

FARMINGTON — Trinity United Methodist Church will be serving Fish Chowder Lunches every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The next lunch will be March 21. The lunches will be held until March 28. The lunch includes fish chowder, crackers, pickles, freshly made biscuits, and cookies. These lunches are free.

We do accept donations to help with costs for the ingredients to make this available to everyone. Just drive up to the front door of Trinity church and someone will bring your meals to you. For more information, please contact Trinity United Methodist Church, Debbie Farley, 207-778-3921, or email: tumcfarmington@gmail.com

FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main Street in Farmington, will serve its monthly free community lunch on Saturday, March 16 at 12 noon. The menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, biscuits and cake for dessert.Eat-in and take-out available. For local delivery: call ahead at 778-0424. Choose the “community lunch” option.

Essentials

FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet is a new ministry at Old South Church in Farmington. It offers personal care products free of charge to people of low income in the greater Farmington area. Every month,the Essentials Closet is open on the second Monday from 10 a.m. to noon and the fourth Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.

In March that will be Monday, Easter events March 11, ,10 a.m. – noon and Thursday March 27, 2-4 p.m. The ministry is located in the basement of the church at 235 Main Street. Enter the building through the door off the parking lot at the corner of Main and Depot Streets. Follow the signs down the short flight of stairs and it will be straight ahead of you. For questions, please call Shelley at 207 639-2013.

Music

FARMINGTON — Monthly Music Jam – (second Friday of every month) – Music Jam Night, April 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.