Harvest Dance on November 4th
On November 4th, FWC will be kicking off our Live @ Odd Fellows Hall event series with a concert from bands Onward/Collins. Light refreshments available - or bring in some take out from one of our great restaurants. Join us for a fun night of music and dancing! |
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Save the Date: Odd Fellows Holiday Craft Bazaar
Join FWC for our 2nd annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, featuring 30 local makers and artists! Pick up a handmade holiday gift, then say hi to Santa and join in on a tour of historic Odd Fellows hall. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Vina Ann's.
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Save the Date: Woodfords Weekend
Wander Woodfords Corner on December 2nd for the 2nd annual Woodfords Weekend, our very own Shop Small Saturday! The Corner will be alive with events, including an outdoor bier garten at the VFW, a Sip & Shop at Monstera Vintage, and more!
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To see more events happening this month visit our website.
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Pumpkin-Cycle at Payson Park
Payson Park - Baxter Blvd — Saturday, November 4th 9 AM - 12 PM
Don’t throw your jack-o-lantern in the trash! Bring it to Portland’s annual Pumpkin-Cycle instead! Visit the Payson Park Little League Parking Lot with your slumpin' pumpkins and chuck it into a big dump truck. From there, the pumpkins get properly composted and don't go to waste! The Eighty-8 Donut truck will be serving hot and fresh donuts with us all morning in Payson Park.
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November Pop-ups at Coveside Coffee
 Coveside Coffee - 28 Vannah Ave — November 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
‘Tis the season! Join Coveside Coffee each Saturday for pop-ups from local artists and makers! Schedule below. Please see our instagram page for details and updates!
Saturday, November 4: Revelry Vintage
Saturday, November 11: Wild Sol Jewelry
Saturday, November 18: Armstrong Pottery & Sari Rae Jewelry
Saturday, November 25: TBC
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District 3, 4, and 5 Annual Meeting
What district do I live in?
District 3 Annual Meeting:
Tuesday, November 9th, 6 - 7 PM at Amanda Rowe Elementary School, 23 Orono Rd
District 4 Annual Meeting:
Thursday, November 16th, 6 - 7 PM at Ocean Avenue Elementary School, 150 Ocean Ave
District 5 Annual Meeting:
Wednesday, November 28th, 6 - 7 PM via Zoom
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FLUKES Concert to Benefit St. Elizabeth's Pantry
 Trinity Church - 580 Forest Ave — Saturday, November 18th, 4 - 6 PM
The FLUKES, an ensemble of enthusiastic ukulele musicians, presents a family friendly concert to benefit St. Elizabeth's Essentials Pantry, a low-barrier pantry serving non-food essentials to all those in need, including new Mainers and Mainers whose families have been here for generations.
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Woodfords Church Downeast Craft Fair
Woodfords Church - Memorial Hall, 202 Woodford St — Saturday, November 18th, 9 AM - 1 PM
The fair will feature a raffle and silent auction; a food table with cookies, jams, breads, fudge and more; knitted and hand-sewn items; handmade crafts; a Christmas Room with an array of decorative holiday items; and tables of books, jewelry and Attic Treasures. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping and discover a few treats for yourself as well!
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Thanks to Trinity Park Meeting Attendees!
On October 24th, 19 people from the community and Trinity Church gathered at Odd Fellows Hall to share their thoughts on three preliminary designs for Trinity Park. Prepared by landscape architect Joshua Thompkins, each design strives to balance the realities of a pocket park on Forest Ave with the desire for a welcoming space to tarry awhile. All interested community members are encouraged to become part of the committee spearheaded by Davis Hartwell,
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Goodbye to 692 Forest Ave from Rebel Pet
 Dear Neighbors,
I chose to open my business in Woodfords Corner intentionally - for the last three years, I have loved being a part of this incredible neighborhood and am grateful to have connected with so many in this community.
It’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing the close of our current location on November 30th due to the end of our lease. We’ll be operating on a small scale until we find a new location. We wish the next tenants of 692 Forest Ave the best of luck.
With gratitude,
Denielle, Rebel Pet
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Welcome New Active Transportation Committee Member Lily!
Lily grew up in the greater Portland area and moved to the Oakdale area during her senior year at Bowdoin College. Lily attended and learned a great deal from the Citizens Guide to Zoning course hosted by Friends of Woodfords Corner last January, and decided to get involved with the organization after she began working in the neighborhood as a barista at Coveside Coffee. As a transit enthusiast and an advocate of building cities around humans rather than cars. Lily will join the Active Transportation Committee and is very excited to volunteer with FWC!
Learn more >>>
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Why Don't We Do It In the Road?
 As we think about ways to make Woodfords Corner a more pleasing destination and a village hub, slowing and reducing traffic on Forest Avenue is always a priority. Thank you to the City of Portland for responding to our concerns! The City is currently in the midst of constructing improvement on two Forest Ave crossings - at Lincoln an Arlington Streets and at Coyle Street.
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Support Friends of Woodfords Corner!
Appreciate the work that Friends of Woodfords Corner is doing to help make the Corner an even more safe, walkable, welcoming, and vibrant neighborhood hub? Join us in our efforts: make a donation to Friends of Woodfords Corner today! As a token of our appreciation for gifts of $25 or more, you’ll receive a “Hopeful: together we can” lawn sign delivered right to your home.
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FWC & Main Street America
 In 2019 (a mere 4 years ago) Friends of Woodfords Corner became a Main Street Affiliate, and we thought it might be time to explain what this means for our organization and our community, and how how this makes us unique among many varied community groups in the Portland area! Learn more>>
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Join Our Team: Volunteer for Friends of Woodfords Corner!
Join us in our efforts to foster a thriving, welcoming, and sustainable village hub in Woodfords Corner, and make an impact on your community! We're always looking for more volunteers for our committees and folks who want to serve as board members. Complete one of the forms, linked below, to inquire and learn more!
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