More events happen in Woodfords Corner than we can promote in our e-news.
To see more of the hyperlocal options, visit woodfordscorner.org!
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Saturday, Nov. 6: Coveside Market
28 Vannah Avenue
Join neighbors and friends at Coveside Coffee on Saturday for a fun-filled market with local Maine makers and artists,
Featuring Maine Artists: Allison McKeen, Anastasia Inciardi Prints, Armstrong Pottery, Crowned Bee, Gray Day Studio, Jess Prints, Love Lab Studio, and MORE
Food Vendors: Roll Call & Quanto Basta
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Annual District Meeting Dates
We will be updating our blog, the calendar events & posting to our social media when the Zoom links become available
District meetings are an opportunity for residents to discuss neighborhood issues with the Mayor, City Councilors, the City Manager, and City staff. We look forward to meeting and talking with you.
District 3
Hosted by Councilor Tae Chong
Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
District 4
Hosted by Councilor Andrew Zarro
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
District 5
Hosted by Councilor Mark Dion
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
MORE INFO
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Saturday, Nov. 20: The Woodfords Downeast Fair
9 am – 1 pm
Woodfords Church - Memorial Hall, 200 Woodford St.
Items may be dropped off in Memorial Hall by the stage beginning at 9:30am before church and immediately after church services on Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. Someone from the fair committee will be there to receive the items. Please do not drop off items at other times or when no one from the committee is there. We will set up additional daytime drop off times between now and Nov. 14, so please watch the announcements for more information.
If you have a question about what you’d like to donate, please email Joanne Friedrick at creatingcommunity@woodfordschurch.org.
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 Friday, Nov 26 - Tuesday, Dec 7: Photo-a-Go-Go To-Go @ Bakery Photo Collective
The sale will feature work of over 50 local and nationally recognized photographers. From affordable small prints to high-end editions from established artists, it's got something for everyone! Stay tuned for updates.
LEARN MORE HERE
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Have a Corner Happening coming up? Submit your events to be included in the FWC Community Calendar and upcoming monthly e-News editions!
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Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 2nd!
ICYMI: We held a forum with the At-Large School Board candidate, Nyalat Biliew & some of the At-Large City Council candidates, Roberto Rodriguez, Brandon Mazer, and Stuart Tisdale. Watch the video of the recording before you head to the polls on Tuesday.
And while we're at it, here's everything you need to know for the 11/2 election, including how to find your polling location. Happy voting!
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Help an Elderly Neighbor in Need this Winter
The Age-Friendly Portland Steering Committee is looking for volunteers willing to shovel snow for an elderly neighbor this winter. Neighborhood volunteer coordinators are also needed to help match Portland residents aged 65+ with local volunteer groups and individuals willing to help.
Volunteers are asked to shovel the steps and a path from the front door to the sidewalk, as well as the sidewalk in front of the property. They are not asked to shovel the entire driveway or clear snow from roofs. The idea is to create a path which allows the senior citizen, emergency response personnel, Meals on Wheels delivery people, mail carriers, and other visitors to get in and out of the house safely. Once a volunteer receives an assignment, they agree to shovel for that same elderly resident (s) after each snowstorm.
Contact Linda Weare, Portland Office of Elder Affairs with any questions or to sign up: agefriendlycommunity@portlandmaine.gov / 207-541-6620
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Healthy Workplace Pilot Recognition Program: October 15-November 15
 In April 2021, a survey was distributed to Portland Downtown businesses to gauge the interest for a pilot statewide recognition program through MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence and Portland Public Health that would celebrate the efforts that local businesses make to keep spaces tobacco-free.
An overwhelming 85% of respondents shared that they believe it’s important for businesses to play a role in supporting tobacco-free spaces, and we are officially launching the pilot to thank you for these efforts. Awardees will receive branded materials to display and public recognition. Additional details can be found in the online application.
Applications for the Breathe Easy Healthy Workplace program can be submitted between October 25 - November 15, 2021. Sites can either apply directly or reach out to Kirsten Goodrich of Portland Public Health for application guidance and free resources.
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Portland Area Villages: Back Cove's Aging in Place
 This initiative is a part of Portland Area Villages, Inc., a nonprofit membership organization providing services to Seniors, to assist in making it possible for them to remain in their own homes. The services are all provided by volunteers who are vetted prior to interacting with the members. The services consist of transportation to appointments and social activities, assistance with shopping and errands, light household chores, light gardening, phone call check-ins, computer assistance, friendly visits, bringing trash to the street, and handyman assistance. We also endeavor to connect members with each other and help to combat social isolation.
If you need assistance, would like to know more about PAV, or know of any neighbors we could help, please contact:
More volunteers and Board members would also be welcome! Our website is www.portlandareavillages.org, our phone is 207-370-1896, our email is info@portlandareavillages.org, or you can contact Carol Colton directly at ccolton@portlandareavillages.org or 508-728-1296.
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Have news or an announcement about your business, property, or organization? Submit it to be included in upcoming monthly e-News editions!
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Thank You to Our October Donors!
We would like to extend a huge thanks to Rod Howell for donating to Friends of Woodfords Corner once again! Thanks, Rod!
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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 2 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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Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and support from neighbors from far and wide, we've been able to accomplish so much this year, including:
In 2022 we want to make an even bigger impact. Along with our usual annual and ongoing work, we plan to:
Meghan graduated from Endicott College in 2020 with a degree in Interior Design where she completed her senior thesis on the Buford Highway Corridor in Atlanta and how to encourage thoughtful, cultural, food education among the immigrant-run restaurants that line the corridor. Meghan worked in the design industry since graduating and received her LEED Green Associate credential before embarking on her graduate studies at USM in the 
