Associations > Arts
| Address: | P.O. Box 821
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2157 |
| E-mail: | davidrs@verizon.net |
| Website: | http://www.artsinstitute.org/ |
| Contact: | David Scribner |
| Services: | The Arts Institute of Western Maine is a non-profit organization which sponsors public performances of music - chamber, classical; vocal from folk to German lieder to opera arias to Broadway show tunes. Occasionally jazz, dance, mime.
Connect to our website for schedule of upcoming events. |
| E-mail: | marybeth@tdstelme.net |
| Services: | Come and enjoy a day with about 30 Maine artists in a lovely park setting. You will find something special to take home(in conjunction with Moonlight Madness). |
| Address: | 108 Orchard Street
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-0448 |
| E-mail: | info@foothillsarts.org |
| Website: | http://www.foothillsarts.org |
| Contact: | Anne Geller |
| Services: | The Foothills Arts Center (FAC) brings together children and adults, artists and audiences of Western Maine to share the arts in an atmosphere that encourages learning, exploration, and collaboration. The FAC) brings curriculum-based arts programs into the schools and involves people of all ages and walks of life in arts programs that build a sense of community.
Our programs include an arts day camp, workshops in communities and schools, original community musicals based on local heritage, Theater for Peace, Continental Harmony Community Chorus, Drawing for Kids classes, and Creative Learning: Unlimited Excellence - C.L.U.E. (after-school arts program at Mt. Blue Middle School). Programs: Theater for Peace Foothills Summer Arts Continental Harmony Community Chorus Original Community Musicals Foothills in the Schools Foothills Arts After School at Mt. Blue Middle School For current programs, connect to our website. |
| Address: | Department of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7515 |
| E-mail: | elaineeadler@yahoo.com |
| Website: | http://www.franklincountyarts.org/ |
| Contact: | Elaine Eadler |
| Services: | Franklin County Arts is devoted to providing information about visual, traditional, literary and performing arts in Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County is home to hundreds of people, organizations, and businesses involved in the fine arts, music, theater, writing & publishing, traditional crafts, and other creative endeavors. The University of Maine at Farmington, with grant support from the Maine Arts Commission, is conducting a Discovery Research project with the aim of creating a directory of Franklin County artists. |
| Address: | KC's Kreativity Center
1004 Old Huse Mill Rd. Carabasset Valley, ME 04947 |
| Phone: | (207) 235-3000 |
| E-mail: | kcjewlry@tdstelme.net |
| Website: | http://www.kcskreativitycenter.com |
| Services: | Afterschool art classes for youth in pottery, jewelry making, watercolors and more. Open pottery studio on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., all ages and ability levels. Kids summer art camp offers two three day sessions, one in July, one in August.
One on one instruction is also available in various media, including sewing. In its first years since conception, the center has held classes in watercolor, rustic trellis making, matt cutting, pottery, book-making, mosaic, pottery, sculpture, bead weaving, paste paper, paper mache, throwing, hand building, casting, and jewelry-making. |
| Address: | PO Box 333
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| E-mail: | rfa@rangeley.org |
| Website: | http://www.rangeleyarts.com/ |
| Contact: | Heidi Sorensen |
| Services: | Rangeley Friends for the Arts Summer Concert Series provides music opportunities in a wide range of styles each year, from bluegrass to classical, from flutes to fiddles. Annual events like the Sidewalk Art Show, the Fiddler’s Contest, the Local Artists Gallery and the Home Tour add variety to the lineup. Rangeley Friends of the Arts School Program varies year to year from three to eight events at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. They range from simple concerts/workshops with a featured artist or music group, to supporting trips to out-of-town cultural events for our students, to donating funds for in-house extras like Advanced Placement Art portfolios. Rangeley Friends of the Arts Scholarship program has been giving students monies for lessons in the arts for over 20 years. In recent years we have committed to funding half of the total cost of every program for which families request assistance be it dance lessons, ongoing music lessons or short term workshops or camps. We also fund a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior continuing in the arts. |
| Address: | PO Box 709
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| E-mail: | sandyriverplayers@hotmail.com |
| Website: | http://www.sandyriverplayers.org/ |
| Services: | Sandy River Players delivers quality community theater to the Greater Western Maine region. A private, non-profit theatrical organization. |
| Address: | PO Box 538
Temple, ME 04984 |
| Phone: | (207) 778 2513 |
| Fax: | (207) 779-0635 |
| E-mail: | denro@localnet.com |
| Website: | http://mainearts.maine.gov/directory/listing.asp?ID=2311&name=Temple Stream Theater Association |
| Contact: | Michael Romanashyn |
| Services: | Temple Stream Theater Association is a rural arts organization based in Temple. The Temple Stream Theater has converted an 1830’s church into a theater where there are presentations of home made puppet shows on history and current events, and host throughout the year a number of internationally acclaimed groups. The Temple Stream Theater Association shows are for kids and adults. The Temple Stream Theater travels occasionally and is available for performances and workshops. |
| Phone: | (207) 778-8002 |
| E-mail: | lawnchairpirates@gmail.com |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Caleb Collins |
| Services: | Lawn Chair Pirates is the first and only improvisational comedy troupe at the University of Maine at Farmington. The Lawn Chair Pirates hold shows at UMF’s Latte Landing and, occasionally in Lincoln Auditorium. Membership in Lawn Chair Pirates is determined at the start of each semester when they hold auditions. Currently, there is a membership cap of ten people. The Lawn Chair Pirates also reserve the right to hold two spots open for veteran members to manage, or LCParent, the troupe.
Sundays at 9 p.m. in the Theater Green Room. For up to date information please go to their web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-5236 |
| E-mail: | cassie.brix@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Cassie Brix |
| Services: | For up to date information please go to their web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7119 |
| E-mail: | tiffani.mailloux@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Tiffani Mailloux |
| Services: | The purposes of the club are to view anime (Japanese animation) and to contrast the values and morals shown in the films to that of modern Japanese culture and morals. To respect and speak about the artwork of the animation as well as to compare it to other films as there are various genres of anime and thus different styles. Also, another purpose is to discuss Japanese culture as a whole. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Ricker Hall. Office: Across from the Snack bar, Olsen Student Center. For up to date information please go to their web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7347 x7339 |
| E-mail: | christina.lowery@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Christina Lowery |
| Services: | Want to create great entertainment, like comedians, hypnotists, dances, musicians, dollar movie nights, and much much more? Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Room 107, Olsen Student Center. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7462 |
| E-mail: | southard@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Andrea Southard |
| Services: | The purpose of TUMF is to promote interest and participation in theater through involvement in production and performance of theatrical pieces for the UMF community and area residents. TUMF also seeks to provide theatrically minded students with resources such as trips to professional productions and other theater related endeavors in and outside of Farmington through trips in and out of state. Theatre UMF sponsors/produces nearly all the plays in the Alumni Theater. Theatre UMF sets up and run a haunted house on Halloween Weekend.
Fridays at 3 p.m. in the Green Room. Office: Alumni Theater, attached to Dearborn Gym. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7416 |
| E-mail: | david.pelkey@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Lance Pelkey |
| Services: | The purpose of this organization is to provide activities of interest to student writers at UMF. It also helps sponsor the appearances of visiting writers on campus, and serves as a link between visiting writers and UMF students, particularly BFA majors. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Address: | PO Box 1142
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-5642 |
| E-mail: | claudia@claudiadiller.com |
| Website: | http://www.upcountryartists.com |
| Contact: | Kika Nigals, Vice President |
| Services: | Upcountry Arists, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 to encourage, support, educate artists, and develop public awareness of the arts in Western Maine. Our members represent a variety of artistic media.
The organization holds quarterly meetings at which various programs such as marketing the arts, panel discussions, art critiques and workshops are held. Our members are kept informed of current shows, gallery openings and other art related opportunities through monthly newsletters. Upcountry Artists manages the annual H. K. Smith Scholorship. This is awarded to an aspiring artist from the area high school graduating classes. Applicants must present a portfolio of their artwork, a written statement of what art means to them, and proof of acceptance at a college/school of art, as well as a recommendation from their art teacher. The applications are then juried by no less than three of the organizations artists. The Organization sponsors the annual Sugarloaf Art and Craft Show at the Base Lodge at Sugarloaf Mountain USA over Homecoming/Columbus Day weekend. Since the summer of 1993, we have sponsored an "Art Escape/Retreat" in Lubec, Maine during the first two weeks of August. This was originally conceived to give artists a chance to immerse themselves totally in art. Participants in this program have found this experience very productive and inspiring. Please feel welcome to join us as a member, in fostering the arts here in the upcountry. Membership application forms can be downloaded from our website. |
| Fees: | Annual dues - $15 individual; $25 couple |
Associations > ATV
| E-mail: | michelle@borderridersclub.com |
| Website: | http://www.borderridersclub.com/home_f1.html |
| Clients: | Borders is an outdoor recreational club for the Jackman Maine area. Currently the Club is involved in ATV's, hunting, sled dogs, snowmobiles, and watercross racing. Our intent is to provide access to our great wilderness for all outdoor sports people to come enjoy our area.
Membership runs from June 30th to July 1st of each year. If you are interested in becoming a member please feel free to e-mail michelle@borderridersclub.com and you will be sent the appropriate form. Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, at 7 pm in the clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. |
| Address: | P.O.Box 673
Livermore, ME 04253 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-4152 |
| Website: | |
| Website: | Website |
| Contact: | Christian Hussey |
| Clients: | Families and individuals 18 years of age and older. |
| Services: | ATV club with 8 miles of trails from Jay to Canton. |
| Fees: | $25 per family per year. |
| Hours: | Winter meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 971 River Road, Livermore, Maine. Call the President for summer schedule. |
| Address: | PO Box 944
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2452 |
| E-mail: | revitupsho@aol.com |
| Website: | |
| Contact: | Michael Ferguson |
| Services: | ATV club. |
| Address: | PO Box 553
Stratton, ME 04982 |
| Phone: | (207) 246-5946 |
| E-mail: | damp@tds.net |
| Website: | http://www.flagstaffareaatv.com/index.htm |
| Contact: | Donald Plante |
| Services: | ATV club. We welcome members from all over Maine as well as our out of state visitors. We are committed to maintaining and developing ATV trails in our area for recreational use for all to enjoy. We encourage safe and responsible riding on approved trails with landowner permission. Without the generosity of Maine land owners we would not have a sport. Come join us!!
We work steady and feel it necessary to meet all year long. OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE STRATTON COMMUNITY BUILDING THE 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. OCTOBER WILL BE THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS. |
| Fees: | 2008 Annual Membership fees:
Senior (60+) = $20 Individual = $25 Family = $35 Business = $50 |
| Address: | PO Box 198
Kingfield, ME 04947 |
| Phone: | (207) 265-5753 |
| E-mail: | bentley@tdstelme.net |
| E-mail: | cltrenholm@yahoo.com |
| Website: | |
| Contact: | Bentley Woodcock |
| Clients: | ATV riders |
| Services: | ATV club. |
| Fees: | 2008 Annual Membership fees:
Single = $20 Family = $30 Business = $60 All memberships expire March of each year. |
| Hours: | Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Kingfield Fire Dept. on Commercial Street. Meetings run from March through October. |
| Address: | PO Box 395
Manchester, ME 04351 |
| Phone: | (207) 293-2190 |
| E-mail: | bear51l@aol.com |
| Website: | http://members.tripod.com/mountainviewatv/index.htm |
| Contact: | Chris Currier |
| Services: | ATV club. |
| Address: | PO Box 379
Strong, ME 04983 |
| Phone: | (207) 678-2442 |
| Website: | |
| Contact: | Cathy Haines |
| Services: | ATV club.
Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Legion building at 7 p.m. from April-December. Club trail rides are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month June-November. New members are always welcome. |
| Address: | PO Box J
Avon, ME 04966 |
| Phone: | (207) 639-3188 |
| E-mail: | lindasteve@tds.net |
| Website: | http://www.narrowgaugeriders.com |
| Contact: | Linda Haines |
| Services: | ATV club. |
| Fees: | $15 annually for individual membership; $25 annuallu for family membership; $10 for members of other ATV Clubs |
| Hours: | Next meeting will be held on March 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Phillips Community House in downtown Phillips. |
| Address: | P.O.Box 203
New Sharon, ME 04955 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-6476 |
| E-mail: | jude:4ever@hotmail.com |
| Website: | http://www.atvmaine.org/nsatvclub.htm |
| Contact: | Matt Lemieux, President |
| Services: | ATV club. All are welcome! Trail masters are Matt Lemieux and Jim Prescott
Our trails are located in the New Sharon Area. We have a drop off zone at Clearwater Lake in Industry for a 14 mile loop. The second drop off zone is on Rt. 41 Chesterville. That trail is a approx. 16 mile dead end, but people are welcome to ride it.
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| Fees: | $20 annual membership dues for individuals and families which includes children under 18 years of age. $30 annual dues for businesses. |
| Hours: | Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month, March - November at the Top of the Hill Grill, Rt 2 New Sharon, 7:00pm |
| Address: | P.O. BOX 66
Strong, ME 04983 |
| Phone: | (207) 652-2227 |
| E-mail: | bettysnell@midmaine.com |
| Website: | http://www.sandyriverriders.org |
| Contact: | Leslie Snell |
| Services: | Club meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, at the Strong Legion Building at 7:00 p.m. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 494
Temple, ME 04984 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2571 |
| Contact: | George Blodgett |
| Address: | 796 Carthage Rd.
Carthage, ME 04224 |
| Phone: | (207) 562-7713 |
| E-mail: | smhm@localnet.com |
| Website: | http://freewebs.com/webbrivervalleyatv |
| Contact: | Mike or Sheila Gordon |
| Services: | 24 miles of maintained and improved trails. |
| Hours: | Meetings are held on the 4th Sunday of each month from February to September at 6:00 p.m. at Mike and Sheila Gordon's House. For directions or more information, call 562-7713 or email smhm@localnet.com. |
| Address: | PO Box 132
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2926 |
| E-mail: | kdalot@adelphia.net |
| Website: | http://members.tripod.com/westernmaine/index.htm |
| Contact: | Robert Dalot |
| Services: | Located in Wilton, Maine but open to new members from all areas. Sponsored by Eagles Sports Shop in East Wilton and Autobahn Performance in North Jay. All club members receive discounts at these establishments with membership cards. Each year, WMATV Club sponsors a Toys for Tots ride. The toys and donations collected from this stay in the local area. |
Associations > Business
| Phone: | (207) 778-7436 |
| E-mail: | MARONEY@MAINE.EDU |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Tom Maroney |
| Services: | The mission of the Business Economics Club is to provide resources information, activities and opportunities to the Business Economics students and faculty. As a club, we invite business professionals and alumni to speak upon different topics of interest. The Business Economics Club organizes trips to different businesses, job fairs and seminars. For up to date information please go to their web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Paul Mills |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | 129 Mt. Blue High School
Seamon Rd. Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3561 |
| Services: | The FBLA mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. |
| Address: | PO Box 61
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2905 ext 232 |
| Contact: | Gayla P. Drake |
| Services: | Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. |
| Address: | PO Box 347
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2392 |
| Contact: | Rusty Harvey |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Location: | Olsen Student Center
Room 109-A Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7351x7338 |
| E-mail: | bradley.cyr@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Brad Cyr |
| Services: | CRC are responsible for the Hall Council, and serve as the Residence. CRC also promote social, cultural, and educational programs on campus and within the residence halls. Some of the activities CRC are involved with are Make a Difference Day, Maine End Hunger Week, Semi-Formal, Spring Fling, Faculty/Staff Appreciation, Popcorn Cinema, and Family and Friends Weekend, plus much more. CRC also provide financial support to various organizations and events on campus. Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. in CR 123. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Location: | Rt.4
Jay |
| Phone: | (207) 897-5243 or 1-888-287-7786 |
Associations > Civic
| Address: | Box 183
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-5475 |
| Website: | http://www.legion-aux.org/ |
| Contact: | Kit White |
| Services: | The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 Units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals. |
| Contact: | Paul Mills |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | PO Box 61
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2905 ext 232 |
| Contact: | Gayla P. Drake |
| Services: | Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. |
| Address: | PO Box 347
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2392 |
| Contact: | Rusty Harvey |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| E-mail: | crogers1@verizon.net |
| Contact: | Cathy Rogers |
| Address: | PO Box 319
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2359 |
| Website: | http://wiltonme.lionwap.org/ |
| Contact: | Bernal Allen |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
Associations > Community Improvement
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Rd., Office 2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| E-mail: | jsmith@umext.maine.edu |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/franklin4H |
| Contact: | Judy Smith |
| Services: | 4-H is the youth development, education program for the University Cooperative Extension. 4-H participants usually range from ages of 5 to 19 (some animal clubs the minimum age is 9 to show in fairs). They usually organize themselves into 4-H clubs to support each other as they take on "Learn-by-doing" projects. On occasion, there are members who prefer to work independently with help from the University Cooperative Extension or clubs. Young people can also become involved in 4-H through 4-H school enrichment programs and 4-H camps. 4-H teaches young people life skills necessary for success in life. For more information about how you can become involved in 4-H, contact your County’s University Cooperative Extension office.
4-H throughout Franklin County: 4-H Friends Jay Dandy Crafters Jay Franklin County Beef Boosters East Dixfield Franklin County Dairy Club Farmington Franklin County Junior Lamb Club Farmington Franklin County Working Steers Chesterville Happy H’s Farmington Happy H’s Jr’s Farmington Mountain Viewers Jay Muddy Hoof Prints Wilton Skillful Workers Farmington Souie Souie Club Farmington Wild Bearies Rangeley New Vineyard Shooting Stars
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| Address: | PO Box 278
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Location: | 104 Main St.
Rangeley |
| Phone: | (207) 864-0919 |
| Website: | http://www.mainelegion.org/ |
| Contact: | Doug Stone |
| Services: | The American Legion associates themselves together for the following purposes:
to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. |
| Phone: | 1-800-942-2677 TTY:1-800-833-3722 |
| E-mail: | questions@americorps.org |
| Website: | www.americorps.gov |
| Services: | For 40 years, AmeriCorps*VISTA has been helping bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today, nearly 6,000 AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the country -- working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, increase housing opportunities, or bridge the digital divide. |
| Phone: | (207) 622-3101 ext. 219 |
| E-mail: | info@cleanandroscoggin.org |
| Website: | http://www.cleanandroscoggin.org |
| Contact: | Naomi Schalit |
| Services: | The Androscoggin Regional River Partnership is a group of community members whose goal is to revitalize the use of the Androscoggin River as a community resource through education, recreation, protection and sustained development. |
| Location: | Lambert Hill Rd.
Strong |
| Services: | The Grange is a family oriented organization and provides the opportunity to participate in social events and community service projects within the local community as well as the county, state and national levels.
Meets on the 4th Friday of every month at the Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. |
| Address: | Pleasant St.
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2543 |
| Website: | http://www.scouting.org/ |
| Contact: | Russell Brooks |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |
| Address: | Valley Crossing #6
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04974 |
| Phone: | (207) 235-2436 |
| E-mail: | tspring@tdstelme.net |
| Website: | http://www.mtaroadrunners.org/academics/student_work.htm |
| Contact: | Tom Spring |
| Services: | The Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association is an organization composed of more than 200 individuals - young, old and family members alike - dedicated to stewarding, learning about, organizing activities in, and enjoying the great Maine outdoors. Its annual schedule of activities include, among other things, hiking, mountain climbing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, canoeing, trap and rifle range shooting and social events. |
| Address: | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2077 |
| Contact: | Tim Voter |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. |
| Address: | PO Box 716
Dixfield, ME 04224 |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Contact: | Paul Mills |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | 108 Orchard Street
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-0448 |
| E-mail: | info@foothillsarts.org |
| Website: | http://www.foothillsarts.org |
| Contact: | Anne Geller |
| Services: | The Foothills Arts Center (FAC) brings together children and adults, artists and audiences of Western Maine to share the arts in an atmosphere that encourages learning, exploration, and collaboration. The FAC) brings curriculum-based arts programs into the schools and involves people of all ages and walks of life in arts programs that build a sense of community.
Our programs include an arts day camp, workshops in communities and schools, original community musicals based on local heritage, Theater for Peace, Continental Harmony Community Chorus, Drawing for Kids classes, and Creative Learning: Unlimited Excellence - C.L.U.E. (after-school arts program at Mt. Blue Middle School). Programs: Theater for Peace Foothills Summer Arts Continental Harmony Community Chorus Original Community Musicals Foothills in the Schools Foothills Arts After School at Mt. Blue Middle School For current programs, connect to our website. |
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Road #2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-4650; 800-287-1478 (toll free) |
| E-mail: | cefrk@umext.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Donna Bucher |
| Clients: | Anyone who is interested in learning new information to improve their personal, family, and community life. By being a member of Extension Homemakers, you will have the opportunity to learn with others, make new friends, and contribute to your community, county, and state. You will gain additional leadership skills and be able to share your interests and talents with others.
Extension Homemaker groups are currently located in Clearwater, East Wilton, Farmington, Kingfield, Mount Vernon/Vienna, North Chesterville, Strong, Weld and Wilton. |
| Services: | Extension Homemaker group members help to extend the resources of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension into their communities through educational opportunities and service projects. Local members in most counties in Maine belong to their local community group, their county group, and the state group, Maine Extension Homemakers Council.
Join by calling your local UMaine Extension county office. They will connect you with the local groups in your area. |
| Address: | PO Box 122
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-5381 |
| E-mail: | tacpower@rangeley.org |
| Website: | http://www.state.me.us/cfc/HomePage/partnercommunitydirectory/rangeleyc4cweb_copy(1).htm |
| Contact: | Deni Freihoff-Lewin |
| Services: | FACE’s of Rangeley is a group of youth and adults working together to provide a safe, supervised place for youth, a facility for youth and adults to participate in activities and assess the community to determine opinions about community activities, facilities and programs. The group holds fund raising activities for operating expenses and supervises the operation. An annual "Family Fall Festival" brings families in the region together for a celebration of fall. Last year 150 residents attended despite howling winds and a wind chill factor around zero. |
| Phone: | 1.800.660.1072 (in Maine only) |
| E-mail: | joanneh@gskc.org |
| Website: | http://www.gskc.org |
| Services: | Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong. Sandy River Service Unit - serves Avon, Carrabassett, Chesterville, Chisolm, Coburn Gore, Dryden, Eustis, Farmington, Fairbanks, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Madrid, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Oquossoc, Phillips, Rangely, Salem, Stratton, Strong, Temple, Vienna, Weld, and Wilton Programs: Daisy Girl Scouts for girls in kindergarten Brownie Girl Scouts for girls in grades 1 - 3 Junior Girl Scouts for girls in grades 4 - 6 Please go to the website for more information on a local chapter in your area. www.gskc.org |
| Address: | 20 Church St.
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-3136 or 1-800-525-3136 |
| Website: | http://www.fchn.org/hcc |
| Services: | Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network with a mission of promoting health and well-being in Franklin County and neighboring towns, including Livermore Falls. HCC runs programs and events to support healthy lifestyles that prevent disease and improve quality of life. It also helps neighborhoods grow and thrive -- building a stronger and healthier community for everyone. HCC’s mobile health unit and community outreach efforts appear in every town and corner of our community, offering screenings and health information, and the task forces, volunteers, and health advocates take on the issues that matter in the region’s towns and neighborhoods. Get involved… make a difference! Join a community task force and help make these specific ideas work: Increase availability and awareness of existing walking maps. Help develop a directory of youth opportunities in Greater Franklin County and expand after school opportunities for youth. Expand Franklin Health Access. Improve access to local healthy eating choices. Develop a catalogue of local products and ways to store raw material to promote local bulk purchasing. Expand adult education courses on money management, cooking and other life skills. Engage area schools in improving environmental education. Develop a Youth Speaker’s Bureau to support tobacco prevention efforts. Task Forces: Have the support of Healthy Community Coalition staff Develop specific goals Have a realistic timeframe for accomplishing goals. Contact Lisa Laflin, Community Building Coordinator at (207) 645-3136 x 5103 for more information about how you can become involved in task forces. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 103
Livermore Falls, ME 04254 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2437 |
| Fax: | (207) 897-4201 |
| E-mail: | iwlamaine@iwlamaine.org |
| Website: | http://www.iwlamaine.org |
| Contact: | Jonathan Carter |
| Services: | Our mission is to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the United States and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization.
Programs: Master Hunter Program Stream Restoration Wildlife Conservation |
| Address: | PO Box 61
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2905 ext 232 |
| Contact: | Gayla P. Drake |
| Services: | Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. |
| Address: | Foster Regional Technology Center
Seamon Rd. Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3562 |
| Website: | http://www.jmg.com |
| Contact: | Cal Dorman |
| Services: | Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc. (JMG), is an independent, private- nonprofit corporation established by the Maine Legislature in 1993. The company has the exciting mission of cultivating the potential of and opening new doors and opportunities for Maine’s young people in grades 6 through 12. |
| Address: | PO Box 1088
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Location: | Richardson St.
Rangeley |
| Phone: | (207) 864-3852 |
| Website: | http://www.angelfire.com/me/15thmasonicdistrict/index.html |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 471
Dixfield, ME 04224 |
| Contact: | Richard Beedy |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Phone: | (207) 265-2962 |
| Location: | Main St.
Jay |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2412 |
| Services: | The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. |
| Address: | PO Box 216
Dryden, ME 04225 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2568 or 1-800-639-2126 |
| Website: | http://www.mainefarmbureau.com |
| Contact: | Pam Harnden |
| Services: | The Maine Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, non-profit voluntary organization that lobbies for issues important to agriculture, landowners and the rural way of life. The Farm Bureau was formed to analyze problems and implement solutions important to Maine’s rural families. Farm families across the state unite in boardrooms, at kitchen tables, grange halls or members’ farms to discuss ways to preserve agriculture as a way of life and as an industry in Maine. Farmer are not the only members of the Maine Farm Bureau. Farmers and landowners throughout the state of Maine are both beneficiaries of what the Maine Farm Bureau does. The Maine Farm Bureau is unmatched in representing and providing programs and services that keep farm families producing, while also protecting the property rights of any landowner in the state of Maine. The Maine Farm Bureau works hard to ensure the states farms are thriving and safe, allowing fresh food to be available for the community. The Maine Farm Bureau works to preserve open space and lands for recreation for enjoyment. The Maine Farm Bureau works to protect the environment and maintain the wildlife habitat. |
| Address: | 304 Middle St.
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2063 |
| Contact: | Ernest Lowell |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Address: | C/O Chris Keene
P.O. Box 386 Greenville Junction, ME 04442 |
| E-mail: | trail@moosehead.net |
| Contact: | Chris Keene |
| Services: | The Moosehead/Moose River Trail is envisioned as a hiking trail traveling through the natural beauty of the North Woods in a loop 300 miles long. Please join the Moosehead Trail Clubs mailing list if you would like more information and updates about the trails progress. The club also holds steering committee meetings regularly. |
| Address: | Holley Rd.
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2012 |
| Contact: | Beverly Oliver |
| Services: | The Club is very active in Municipal beautification. Also, several members participate in the planting and maintaining of the Gateway Memorial Garden at the Farmington intersections and the Farmington Fairground beautification program.
All meetings will be held at the Farmington Municipal Building unless otherwise specified. Phone committee will call one week before meetings. Hostesses will be responsible for arranging the room for the meeting. Any hostess who is unable to serve is requested to find her own replacement and to contact the hostess chairman. Dues are $10.00 All regular meetings will begin with a social ½ hour. The business meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. |
| Phone: | (207) 652-2347 |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/topics/4handyouth.htm |
| Contact: | Sandy Bestwick |
| Services: | A part of the University of Maine 4-H Club program. This club is a general club, featuring community service projects, crafts, recreational opportunities, specific projects and opportunities to participate in 4-H regional and state events. |
| Fees: | None. |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3156 |
| Contact: | Robert Gramlich |
| Services: | Extension Homemaker group offers opportunities to learn with others, make new friends, improve your community, state, and country. Through this program members broaden perspectives, gain leadership skills and gain confidence to share interests and talents with others.
Members pay dues of $3.50 per year to support the county and state Extension Homemaker organization. Meets at the Chesterville town office. Contact for more information about meeting times. |
| Address: | RR1 Box 760
Strong, ME 04983 |
| Phone: | (207) 678-2455 |
| E-mail: | partners@pathwaypartners.org |
| Website: | |
| Contact: | Gary Perlson |
| Services: | The Pathway Partners program is about raising the aspirations, skills and attitudes of young people to create a brighter future for the community and economy. Pathway Partners provides quality youth mentoring programs to schools and communities of Western Maine.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Pathway Partners. |
| Address: | PO Box 249
Oquossoc, ME 04964 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-5647 |
| Fax: | (207) 864-7301 |
| E-mail: | info@rlht.org |
| Website: | http://www.rlht.org/ |
| Services: | The mission of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is the protection of natural and historical resources of the Rangeley Lakes region for the benefit and enjoyment of the public and future generations. The Trust maintains traditional public access and uses of the land for recreation, education and scientific study. Trails, fishing, and primitive camping are integrated with sustainable forestry and the protection and enhancement of fisheries and wildlife habitat. |
| Address: | PO Box 347
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2392 |
| Contact: | Rusty Harvey |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7283 |
| E-mail: | kaitlyn.mccormack@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Kaitlyn McCormack |
| Services: | The Rehab Club is a group of college students committed to promoting awareness to the UMF community. Through events such as Awareness Day, we are able to expand individual’s knowledge of topics including diversity, substance abuse, and individuals with disabilities. This group is dedicated to bettering the local community. Wednesdays at 3 p.m. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Address: | University of Maine Center on Aging
5723 D.P. Corbett Bldg. Orono, ME 04469-5723 |
| Phone: | (207) 581-3461 |
| Fax: | (207) 581-4490 |
| E-mail: | info@seniorsenseforme.org |
| Website: | http://www.seniorsenseforme.org |
| Contact: | Andrew Matlins |
| Services: | The mission of the Senior $ense program is to help improve the financial stability and independence of Maine’s low income older adults by providing knowledge, skills and resources that can be used by them, their families and professionals. Developed by Americorp in association with the University of Maine and the UMaine Center on Aging. |
| Phone: | 1-800-424-8867 TTY: 1-800-833-3722 |
| Website: | http://www.seniorcorps.org/ |
| Services: | Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges. Through its three programs – Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) – more than half a million Americans age 55 and over assist local nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations in carrying out their missions. Senior Corps, part of the USA Freedom Corps, is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that also oversees AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year. |
| E-mail: | crogers1@verizon.net |
| Contact: | Cathy Rogers |
| Address: | PO Box 56
Stratton, ME 04982 |
| Phone: | (207) 246-4865 |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Address: | PO Box 353
Livermore Falls, ME 04254 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-3063 |
| Services: | To connect individuals and families to suitable resources and services in an effort to stabilize critical need and develop long term independence, personal and spiritual growth. (Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls Maine).
Area churches that are involved are: Church of the Nazarene; Livermore United Methodist Church; Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church; Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church; Emmanuel Assembly of God; Moose Hill Freewill Baptist Church and First Baptist Church; and North Livermore Baptist Church. |
| Address: | P.O. BOX 24
Weld, ME 04285 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2155 |
| E-mail: | conservetumbledown@hotmail.com |
| Website: | http://www.tumbledown.org/ |
| Contact: | Conrad Heeschen |
| Services: | In 1999 when much of the land in the region went on the market, a coalition of people who share the love of Mt. Blue and Tumbledown formed the Tumbledown Conservation Alliance (TCA) The groups vision is to: Maintain access to the land for traditional recreational uses, such as hunting, hiking, skiing, fishing, and snowmobiling. Promote forest management to provide for local jobs. Protect wildlife habitat and the Webb Lake watershed. |
| Address: | PO Box 827
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-9562 |
| Contact: | Susan Boyce-Cormier |
| Location: | Olsen Student Center
Room 109-A Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7351x7338 |
| E-mail: | bradley.cyr@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Brad Cyr |
| Services: | CRC are responsible for the Hall Council, and serve as the Residence. CRC also promote social, cultural, and educational programs on campus and within the residence halls. Some of the activities CRC are involved with are Make a Difference Day, Maine End Hunger Week, Semi-Formal, Spring Fling, Faculty/Staff Appreciation, Popcorn Cinema, and Family and Friends Weekend, plus much more. CRC also provide financial support to various organizations and events on campus. Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. in CR 123. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Location: | Room 109, Olsen Student Center
Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7347 |
| E-mail: | samantha.delorie@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Samantha Delorie |
| Services: | UMF Commuter Council puts on events such as free luncheons, 1 per month, stress relief massages, BBQs and we provide a place and contacts for commuters on campus. Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the office. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7292 |
| E-mail: | rawlings@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Doug Rawlings |
| Services: | The purpose of SEA-Change is to raise student awareness of social, peaceful, and environmental issues in the community, both at the local and national levels.
For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Road, #2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207)778-4650 |
| Fax: | (207)778-3982 |
| E-mail: | cesfrk@umext.maine.edu |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/ |
| Services: | Local groups are engaged in change: resisting change, adapting to change or creating change. The Leadership and Volunteer Development program sponsored by Cooperative Extension helps Maine people develop and enhance their leadership skills so they can work collaboratively to create the communities they want. |
| Address: | 812 Kennebec Rd.
Rumford, ME 04276 |
| Location: | 14 Mountain View Lane
Weld |
| Phone: | (207) 581-2501 (summer) |
| Contact: | Gert Downs |
| Services: | Aid in the conservation and careful stewardship of the watershed area of Lake Webb; protect lands of vital importance to water supplies and water quality and areas of recognized ecological, recreational, scenic and historic value; cooperate with other agencies and individuals; educate and give technical assistance. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 111
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-9394 |
| Contact: | Ben Welch |
| Address: | 874 Main St.
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-4222 |
| Website: | http://www.dare.com/home/default.asp |
| Services: | D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teach children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive, drug-free and violence-free lives. The program initially focused on elementary school children, but has been expanded to include middle and high school students. The primary goal of D.A.R.E. is the prevention of substance abuse, gang affiliation and involvement in violence among school children. D.A.R.E. accomplishes this goal by: Providing students with accurate information about alcohol and drugs Teaching students how to say "no" to drugs while providing alternatives to drug use. Teaching students decision-making skills and the consequences of their behavior. Building students’ self-esteem and teaching them to resist peer pressure. D.A.R.E. goes far beyond traditional drug abuse programs that emphasize drug identification and the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. These programs only warn children not to use these substances, not how to resist the pressures to try them. D.A.R.E. teaches children the skills they need to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that may lead them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. D.A.R.E. students learn about the dangers of drugs and gain self-confidence by acting out problem situations in a classroom setting. They are taught to keep their bodies healthy and to control their feelings when angry or under stress. Students are also taught how to respond when a friend pressures them to use alcohol or drugs and to recognize the various forms of influence from peers, parents, and the media. They learn to choose positive activities instead of just "hanging out" on the streets. |
| Address: | PO Box 319
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2359 |
| Website: | http://wiltonme.lionwap.org/ |
| Contact: | Bernal Allen |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Address: | 330 Depot Street
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2190 |
| Contact: | Alvin MacDonald |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Location: | United Methodist Church
Main St. Wilton |
| Phone: | (207) 645-4885 |
| Website: | http://www.pinetreebsa.org/ |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |