Bikes Mean Business in Woodfords Corner
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May is Bike Month! Time to tune up your ride, put some air in the tires, and hit all the streets, bike paths, and trails Portland has to offer. Whether you ride for pleasure, work, errands, or a little bit of everything, you always need secure bike parking  wherever your destination is. With the aim of getting more of our community members on bikes, Friends of Woodfords Corner is launching a Bike Rack Bonanza to install more bike parking locations around the neighborhood! Bikes mean business for Woodfords Corner; Increasing the number of safe, convenient bike parking locations in the neighborhood makes the choice of biking to any local business or event easier, and helps shops & restaurants be more appealing to a larger group of potential customers.
Want to get involved? You can donate directly to the campaign here. We also will be seeking public input on new rack locations; you’ll be able to vote on where you want to see more bike parking soon, so keep an eye out for more communications on this campaign, and we will see you (and your bike) on the Corner!
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Save the Date for the 3rd Annual
Woodfords Community Garden Tour
Join neighbors and area horticulture lovers for the 2023 Woodfords Community Garden Tour, and enjoy this third annual self-guided tour of 10 gardens throughout the Woodfords Corner Community in Back Cove, Deering Highlands, Oakdale, and Deering Center
Learn more about the Garden Tour here >>>
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To see more events happening this month visit our website. |
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Summer FUN: FWC Volunteer Opportunities Meet and Greet Gathering 
Odd Fellows Hall, 2nd Floor— Thursday, May 4th
6:30 - 8 pm
FWC would like to invite all interested in volunteering at Farmers Market and other summer events to an informational meeting. You learn about volunteering with the Deering Avenue planters, the RR clean up, or Garden Tour as well as the market. You're sure find a fun way to contribute to your neighborhood this summer. Farmers Market shifts will be 2-5 pm and 5-8 pm every Thursday (June 1 - October 5). Dates and times of other events are below.
Can't attend? Email us at info@woodfordscorner.org.
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Spring Clean-Up at Trinity Park!
Trinity Park— Saturday, May 6th 9 am - 12 pm
Please join your neighbors, have some fun, and help with spring clean-up at Trinity Park this year. We will have some gloves and hand tools available, but if you are partial to your own, please bring them. Refreshments will be provided. The park has come a long way in just a few years but FoTP still needs your help. The rain date is Sunday 5/7 1 to 3pm. Please let FoTP know you are coming by emailing friendsoftrinitypark@gmail.com, so theye can plan on numbers and contact in case of postponement, but please feel free to show without RSVP'ing
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Portland Ukulele Social Club May Gathering
Trinity Church — Sunday, May 14th, 4 - 6 pm
The Portland Ukulele Social Club is a loosely organized group of ukulele enthusiasts who come together once a month to play music and socialize. Players with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to strum and sing with us. There is a $4 per person fee to pay for the space rental. So, bring your uke and a smile, and join us for a couple of hours of pure fun.
If you plan on joining, send a note to PortlandUkuleleSC@Gmail.com to receive links to the music.
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9th Annual Railroad Cleanup
Big Sky/Artists & Craftsman Parking Lot — Thursday, May 18th,
3:30 - 6:00 pm
This is the 9th annual RR clean up hosted by Friends of Woodfords Corner. We partner with Pan Am Railroad/CSX and local volunteers to pick up the loose trash along the tracks from Brighton to Forest. This year we'll also weed the small triangle green space that we call Saunders Triangle. It's the entryway into the corner. If you're available, please come by and pitch in. We'll have gloves and water for you. A great way to green and beautify Woodfords with your neighbors!
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Portland Bike Party comes to Woodfords Corner
Dance stop near the first block of Deering Avenue
Friday, May 19th, 7 pm
Portland Bike Party is a monthly group slow ride complete with music, lights, candy, good cheer, and good folks that meets the 3rd Friday of every month in various locations around Portland, ME. For more information go to portlandbikeparty.com
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6th Annual Deering Avenue Planter Installation!
544 Deering Ave — Saturday, May 20th, 9 am - 12 pm
The Deering Avenue planters are returning this month! They will be blooming bigger and better than ever. If you'd like to join us in assembling the planters we'd love the help!
We are also looking for 4-6 volunteers who could sign up for regular shifts (once every other week) throughout the summertime to water our Deering Ave. planters.
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3x3 A Poetry Reading Series
Trinity Church — Wednesday, May 24th, 6 pm
A poetry reading series featuring three poets: Maya Williams, Jefferson Navicky, & Maya Stein. This event is free and open to the public and takes place in the sanctuary of Trinity Church. Free and open to the public!
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Go! Vintage Pop-up at Monstera Vintage
28 Vannah Ave — Saturday, May 27th, 10 am - 4 pm
Don’t miss this fun collaboration with Monstera Vintage and Go! Vintage (@govintageandvinyl on Instagram). Go! Vintage owners, Eleanor and Cody, will be joining us at the shop for the day, along with an incredible collection of vintage vinyl, small furniture, decor pieces & more. Come hang out, shop our combined inventory, and enjoy some bubbly on us!
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Hiring! Speedwell Projects: Managing Director
The Speedwell Board of Directors and gallery staff are looking at prospects for the next Managing Director. Do you know someone who would be perfect to guide Speedwell in the years to come? More information about our Managing Director role may be found at speedwellprojects.com/opportunities
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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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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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