There are myriad events, classes, and happenings in Woodfords Corner every week – check out our Community Calendar to view all that's going on!
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JUNE 14: Pot + Pan Kitchen's Birthday Bash!
Saturday, June 14, 10am - 2pm
Pot + Pan, 646 Forest Ave, Portland
Come party with Pot + Pan Kitchen Woodfords Corner in celebration of it turning 1! Swing by the store anytime on Saturday, June 14; from 10am - 2pm they will be hosting family-friendly cupcake decorating, and all day long they will have celebratory Pot + Pan product and pantry item specials and raffle bags — all as a huge THANK YOU for being a part of their first year. Don't miss this great celebration!
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JUNE 14: Mini-Market at Coveside
Saturday, June 14, 9am - 1pm
Coveside Coffee, 28 Vannah Ave, Portland
Stop by Coveside Coffee on Saturday, June 14, for your morning coffee and pastries, and support some talented local makers! Coveside will also be joined by Love Lab Studio who will be offering an art activity for the kiddos! See below for vendor list:
- Holly Berry (prints)
- José Gouveia (ceramics)
- Little Plover Studio (illustration, jewelry)
- Roux Co (leatherwork)
- Tempered East (marbling)
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JUNE 15: FREE Dance Church® at Casco Bay Movers!
Sunday, June 15, 11am - 12:30pm
Casco Bay Movers, 517 Forest Ave, Portland
Dance Church® is an all-levels movement class taught by professional dance artists that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. Designed for people of all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and identities, Dance Church is a communal space for people who want to move their bodies.
The summer schedule includes a FREE session on Sunday, June 15, in honor of Pride Month! Check out the class, and join in additional summer sessions, with weekly classes starting up again in September! Learn More >>>
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JUNE 15: Tree Planting Ceremony and Celebration of the Back Cove WWI Memorial
Sunday, June 15, 11am - 2pm
Baxter Boulevard, behind Cheverus High School
Did you know that the trees along Back Cove are actually a World War I Memorial? Each tree along Baxter Boulevard is dedicated to a specific WWI veteran.
Come learn about this important moment in Portland history, search for family names, play games and enjoy refreshments from local Food Trucks. Event organizers will have a 500-name list on-hand to see if your ancestors have a tree in the memorial.
The tree planting ceremony from 11-11:30am; celebration and games continue until 2pm.
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JUNE 21: FriendCon Table Top Gaming and Boardgames
Saturday, June 21, 6:30 - 11:30pm
Woodfords Club, 179 Woodford St, Portland
Every week on Saturday night, you can join new and old friends for tons of gaming fun at the Woodfords Club! Bring your own board or tabletop game to teach to others or learn something new in this welcoming, friendly atmosphere!
No membership necessary
$1/person for club use/maintenance
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JUNE 24: Back Cove Books Presents Pete Brown
Tuesday, June 24, 5:30pm
Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook
Back Cove Books & Portland Ovations are proud to present bestselling author and illustrator, Peter Brown, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center!
Celebrate the launch of THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND, the gorgeous illustrated picture book version of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot!
The event includes a drawing demonstration from Peter Brown, the opportunity to take photos on Roz's island, a scavenger hunt, and an interactive Roz activity! Peter will be available for book signings and we encourage all ages to join in on the festivities.
Learn more & get tickets! >>>
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JUNE - AUGUST: Drop-in Classes at Portland Ballet
Varying days and times
Portland Ballet, 517 Forest Ave, Suite 2, Portland
This summer Portland Ballet has weekly drop-in classes for teens (16+) and adults at beginner and intermediate dance levels, as well as camps and intensives for the kiddos! Check out the full array of their offerings – and get to a class! – this summer. View the Calendar >>>
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Support Friends of Woodfords Corner!
For 10 years Friends of Woodfords Corner has served as a voice for the Woodfords area and a catalyst for building a sustainable, diverse community. And we're just getting started – we have big plans for the coming years! Make a donation in honor of 10 years of Friends of Woodfords Corner, and help us be successful for many years to come!
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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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The Deering Avenue Planters are back and as beautiful as ever! FWC seeks a few more watering volunteers to help keep them vibrant and blooming this summer. 
