Coming Soon: Woodfords Corner Farmers Market
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 We see a need for and interest in cultivating the neighborhood's food system, and one of our endeavors is to develop and manage a small independent farmers market. The market will be held Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm - 7:00pm (2 - 6 pm after Labor Day) from the first week in June through the first week in October.
Read more >>>
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Welcome, Otis & Kelcy!
We are so excited to welcome not one...but TWO new board members to FWC! Kelcy and Otis are ready and excited to get to work in the neighborhood. Read about them here >>>
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Calling all gardeners! 2023 Garden tour Planning has begun!
Do you have a garden in Woodfords Corner? If so, FWC would like to invite you to be a participating garden in the 2023 Garden Tour this June! Fill out the interest form below to get the ball rolling.
Learn more about the Garden Tour here >>>
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The Center for Grieving Children’s Annual LOVE Gala Fundraiser
Brick South @ Thompson's Point — Friday, February 3rd 6 - 9 pm
The Center for Grieving Children, a non-profit organization that provides a safe space and loving peer support services to grieving children, teens and families throughout Maine for as long as needed at no cost, will be hosting its annual fundraising LOVE Gala on Friday, February 3rd at Brick South in Portland, Maine from 6pm-9pm. The gala will begin with a cocktail hour featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres from Blue Elephant Events & Catering, followed by a brief program with a live auction of local and destination packages.
All are welcome. To RSVP and purchase tickets for this event, please click here: https://bit.ly/3vli9xs
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Portland Greendrinks x Friends of Woodfords Corner!
Woodfords Club— Tuesday, February 14th 5:30 - 8 pm
Love your neighborhood! Spend Valentine's Day with FWC at our Portland Greendrinks event, drink partner: Orono Brewing Company, Apres, Peak Brewing, Maine Craft Distilling — and delicious food by Maiz!
"The goal of Greendrinks is pretty simple: good times shared among people working in, or interested in, environmental and sustainability issues."
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FWC Craft Night: Tiny Mouse Sewing Party
651 Forest Ave, 2nd Floor — Thursday, February 23, 6:30 - 8 pm
Join FWC & Kathleen McKersie for an evening of craftivism! Kathleen will be doing a demo for her amazing tiny felt mice! Materials will be provided, though please BYO needle & thread. Please consider donating a suggested $15 to cover the cost of materials and to support FWC!
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Common Floor Contra Dance at Temple Beth El
400 Deering Ave — Sunday, February 26, 7 - 10 pm
You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. We’re thrilled to welcome Chimney Swift from Boston! Farthest Field farmer Alyssa Adkins will be calling.
Contra dancing is a traditional folk dance with English, Scottish and French origins. There’s always a live band. These events are extremely accessible for newcomers and a great place to find community. Read more >>>
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BINGO at the VFW
687 Forest Avenue — Mondays at 4 pm
VFW 6859 located at 687 Forest Ave, Portland, will begin BINGO every Monday. Doors open at 4 pm, and players must be 16 or over. There will be concessions and pull tabs sold as well.
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 Do you Know Snow?
Do you know your responsibilities when it comes to sidewalk snow and ice removal in the City of Portland? Help keep Woodfords Corner walkable–a safe place for your neighbors to get around–all winter long!
Did you know?
- The City has a supply of free sand and pet-safe salt mix located at the Little League parking lot in Payson Park (for residential use only).
- You can help the Portland Fire Department by keeping areas around fire hydrants clear of snow and ice.
Read more >>>
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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 3 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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Thank you to our business sponsors!
Thank you to our friends at Endontic Associates, and Great Lost Bear for supporting FWC in our 2022 Year-End Appeal!
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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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