EVENTS: Announcing annual wildflower seed fundraiser
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District has announced their autumn fundraiser – native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
They offer three seed mixes:
Showy New England Wildflower & Grasses Mix, New England Annual & Perennial Mix and Butterfly & Hummingbird Mix
For a list of plants included in seed mixes and to purchase seeds, check out our website: https://www.knox-lincoln.org/wildflower-seed-sale. Orders can be picked up at their office, located at 893 West Street (Rte. 90), Rockport, or mailed for an additional fee to cover postage and handling. Seed mixes are for sale until supplies last. FMI, please email info@knox-lincoln.org or call 207-596-2040.
EVENTS: Hazardous waste collection days scheduled
Waste to be accepted in Kennebec and Somerset counties
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, plans to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in October in Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Skowhegan, Anson, and Madison will collect from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct.ober 5, at the Skowhegan Transfer Station, 29 Transfer Station Drive. This is open to residents of those towns, who must call their own town office to schedule a time slot (Skowhegan, 207-612-2002; Anson, 207-696-3979; Madison, 207-696-3971).
Pittsfield, Canaan, Palmyra will collect from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 5, at the Pittsfield Transfer/Recycling Station, at Peltoma Avenue. Residents must call their town office to schedule a slot (Pittsfield, 207-487-3136; Canaan, 207-474-8682; Palmyra, 207-938-4871).
Winslow, Albion, Belgrade, Benton, Clinton, Fairfield, Oakland and Waterville will collect from 8 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19, at Winslow Public Works, 135 Halifax St. Residents must call their municipal office to schedule a slot (Winslow, 207-872-2776; Belgrade, 207-592-0678; Clinton, 207-426-8322; Fairfield, 207- 453-7911; Oakland, 207-465-7357; Waterville, 207-680-4744).
Those who don’t have an appointment slot made with their town will not be able to drop off that day.
Many chemicals commonly used around the home are hazardous, either alone or when combined with other chemicals, and need to be disposed of by professionals trained to handle hazardous materials,
Improper disposal of these materials can disrupt the function of sewage treatment plants or private septic systems, contaminate ground water, and harm animals and residents. Items that are difficult to recycle or dispose of – such as electronic waste, batteries, paint, anti-freeze, chemical cleaners, yard chemicals, old fuels, oils and mercury thermostats – many of which can also become harmful if left unmonitored.
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments will have local law enforcement officials on hand in Winslow and Skowhegan to collect and properly dispose of any pharmaceuticals that residents want to bring in.
EVENTS: Messalonskee girls soccer plans 9th annual Girls Youth Soccer Mentoring Day
Local girls participate in last year’s ShineOn Saturday. The 9th annual event connects youth girls with Messalonskee girls soccer players for a fun day of skills, games and positive youth mentoring. ShineOn Saturday is held annually to honor and remember former Eagle midfielder and youth mentor Cassidy Charette. The event is free to all interested girls, Pre-K to Grade 5, on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Messalonskee High School Turf Field, in Oakland. To pre-register, visit shineoncass.org. (contributed photo)
by Monica Charette
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Cassidy Charette (contributed photo)
Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation will host its 9th annual girls’ youth mentoring day “ShineOn Saturday”, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m., on the Messalonskee High School Turf Field, in Oakland. The event is held to honor former Messalonskee soccer player and youth mentor Cassidy Charette, who died in a hayride accident October 11, 2014.
Area girls, ages pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, are invited to attend this free event. Soccer skills are not required. In addition to participating in skill building and fun field games, attendees will receive an autographed team poster and a ShineOnCass wristband that earns them Cassidy’s favorite candy, Skittles, at home games and recognition at the Lady Eagles’ Homecoming game. Healthy snacks will be provided at the event.
To assist in planning, please pre-register at shineoncass.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
The ShineOnCass Foundation was created to educate, inspire and empower youth to shine their own light through kindness and volunteer charitable activities. For more information about the ShineOn Saturday event or the Foundation, visit shineoncass.org or email shineoncass@gmail.com.
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EVENTS: Vassalboro Days 2024: Weekend Event Happenings
Vassalboro Days : Weekend Event Happenings
Friday, September 6
8 am – 6 pm – Lemieux’s Orchard Apple picking, corn maze, sunflower fields, donuts & hayrides
10 am – 6 pm – Vassalboro Public Library bake & book sale
10 am – 5 pm – Old Mill Place Gift Shop
2 pm – 6 pm – Oak Grove Chapel & Caretaker’s Cottage tours
5 pm – 6 pm – Oak Grove Chapel Art Exhibit. Meet the Artist Jackson Gregory. Snacks & Cider, paintings for sale.
6 pm – 9 pm – The Mill 934 Main St. Outside dance & music by DJ Dustin from Root Notes Production
Saturday, September 7
8 am – 6 pm – Lemieux’s Orchard Apple picking, corn maze, sunflower fields, donuts & hayrides
9 am – 2 pm – Freddie’s 9th Annual Cruise-In TOwn Office at 682 Main St (rain date Sunday)
9 am – 3 pm – HIstorical Society Museum & Blacksmith Shop open
9 am – 3 pm – Vassalboro Recreation Field opening day of soccer games & field day
9 am – 5 pm – Old Mill Place Gift Shop
10 am – 11 am – Professor Smarty Pants show at the Vassalboro Grange. Pies for sale on Grange Porch
10 am – 4 pm – VPL Book & Bake Sale
10 am – 4 pm – Vassalboro Masonic Lodge Fried Chicken Baskets & burgers. You may order your baskets that day by calling 208-441-0378 from 9 am – 3:30 pm that day! Proceeds benefit Bikes for Books at The Mill.
1 pm – 3 pm – St. Bridget Center Cribbage
2 pm – 6 pm – Oak Grove Chapel & tours of the Caretaker’s Cottage. Art Exhibit by Artist Jackson Gregory. Paintings for sale.
3:15 pm – Double Dam Duck Cerby tickets $3 each or $10 for 5 tickets. Purchase at the Mill or by contacting Ray Breton at 207-877-2005
Sunday, September 8
8 am – 6 pm – Lemieux’s Orchard Apple picking, corn maze, sunflower fields, donuts & hayrides
9 am – 3 pm – The Mill Indoor Yard Sale
9 am – 3 pm – HIstorical Society Museum & Blacksmith Shop
9 am – 5 pm – The Mill indoor gift shop
10 am – 1 pm – Special Sunday worship service & Brunch at the Vassalboro methodist Church
11:30 am – 2 pm – Childrens activities & prizes with an Ice Cream ‘Sunday’ Sundae Bar
2 pm – 6 pm – Oak Grove Chapel & tours of the Caretaker’s Cottage. Art Exhibit by Artist Jackson Gregory. Paintings for sale.
3 pm – Oak Grove Chapel Jazz band preformance “All Together Now” trio playing with audience participation on bells & drums. Outdoor venue unless raining, then concert will be held inside the chapel.
Compiled by Gillian Lalime
EVENTS: Vassalboro Days Sunday at the Methodist Church
Rory and Terra Pillow with their children and Buzz Crandall enjoying some kids’ activities at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC). Supervised children’s activities will be among the offerings at VUMC during Vassalboro Days on Sunday, September 8, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (contributed photo)
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) is holding a special worship service during Vassalboro Days, on Sunday, September 8, at 10 a.m. when the history of their church will be shared.
“We would like to see people attend who were part of the congregation when our church was built in 1988,” said Pastor Karen Merrill. “We want to gather memories from those folks as well as share some of what we know.”
The Sunday service will take place 10 – 11 a.m., followed by food, friendship and fun. The public is welcome to come for the service and any or all of the following. A breakfast brunch will be served in the fellowship hall from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.; an ice cream sundae bar will be open from 1 – 2 p.m., and supervised childrens’ activities will be set-up from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. There is no charge but donations are gratefully accepted.
VUMC was built in 1988 and serves as a community center for people of Vassalboro and surrounding towns who come to attend Sunday services, special programs, concerts, public suppers and more. VUMC members provide outreach through participation in the local fuel fund, food pantry, senior programs, Scouting, kids’ scholarships to Camp Mechuwana and by delivering welcome baskets to new residents. VUMC also organizes and publishes a community calendar each year, and delivers them door to door throughout town.
All are welcome to VUMC every Sunday for the worship service, at 10 a.m., at 614 Main Street. Public suppers take place in the church fellowship hall May through October, every third Saturday 4:30 – 6 p.m. Senior public luncheons for 55+ year olds are held in collaboration with the Vassalboro Recreation Department every second Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FMI visit Vassalboro United Methodist Church on Facebook, phone Pastor Karen Merrill at (207) 873-5564 or email karenmerrill62@gmail.com. FMI about other activities at other locations during Vassalboro Days on September 7 – 8 contact Samantha Lessard at (207) 314-4940 or samanthalessard@yahoo.com.
EVENTS: Spectacular laser show & concert to benefit Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry
photo from: foodpantries.org
The Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry – which serves thousands of food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from Winslow, Waterville, Skowhegan, Fairfield, and 20 other surrounding towns – will benefit from a spectacular Drive-in Laser Show & Concert coming to the Clinton Fairgrounds, 1450 Bangor Rd., Clinton, Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Cost is $39 per vehicle. To assure admission, ordering tickets in advance is strongly suggested.
Order Tickets at: https://www.freshtix.com/events/clintonlasers2, or call (608) 701-6114.
This summer’s event will be a double-feature. The pop laser show, which features top 40 hits from the ’70s through today, will start at 7:30 p.m., on Friday and Saturday. Following a short intermission, the classic rock show will start at 9 p.m. The classic rock show will feature some of the biggest rock hits of the ’70s and ’80s.
Vendors and food will be on the fairgrounds, and there will be an exclusive infield seating area. (Please bring your own chairs and blankets.)
Can’t attend? Those who may not be able to attend a Laser Show & Concert, but who would still like to donate to Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, are invited to do so by sending a check payable to “Winslow Community Cupboard”, to 12 Lithgow St., Winslow, ME 04901, or by visiting WCCPantry.com and clicking on the yellow “Donate” button.
For more information, please contact Winslow Community Cupboard at WinslowCupboard@Gmail.com.
EVENTS: Erskine Academy to host new student orientation
All incoming freshmen or new students and their parents are invited to attend the Erskine Academy New Student Orientation, on Tuesday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the gym. The administration strongly encourages all incoming students to attend this event as it is an opportunity to become further acquainted with the faculty, facilities, and programs at Erskine. The first day of school for freshmen only will be Wednesday, August 28.
Please contact the school at 445-2962 with any questions.
EVENTS: Windsor Fair set for Aug. 24 – Sept. 2
Maine’s second largest agricultural fair will be offering harness racing, Rockwell Amusements Midway, exhibition hall, historical museum, livestock, demo derbies, truck/tractor/livestock pull events, live music, agricultural education and more
General Admission: Children 11 and Under Free, Ages 12 and up: $12, Wednesday, August 28, half Price $6 and half price Ride Bracelet Day
Hours daily are 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, August 24 – Sunday, September 1, 9 a.m.,- 6 p.m., Monday, September 2 (Labor Day).
Season Passes $70 at gates 1 & 4.
Senior Days (60+) $5 on Monday, August 26, andThursday, August 29. Veteran’s Day Thursday, August 29 with valid Military ID.
No pets allowed, no glass, alcohol or weapons.
Parking is always FREE.
Ride bracelets are available Sunday – Friday andLabor Day $30 (half price Wednesday). Rides start at 3 p.m. weekdays, noon on weekends and Labor Day, ride until 10 p.m.; Labor Day, noon – 6 p.m..
Harness racing post times weekends, 1 p.m., weekdays at noon. No harness racing on Wednesday.
See the full program at www.windsorfair.com for schedule of events, entertainment lineup, contact information and premium book for all entry information.