March 2026 News

If you are looking for a new activity or group to join, we have it all right here.

View this email in your browser Friends of Woodfords Corner News March 2026   FWC news Live Local and Get Involved! Right now we need community more than ever. If you are looking for a new activity or group to join, we have it all right here. You can find your people in Woodfords Corner! Keep scrolling for just a sampling of you can join in the Corner! And as always, you can check out Events in the Corner for more things to do and join. March 26th: Join or Die Doc and Talk  Thursday, March 26th from 6-8pm Odd Fellows Hall, 651 Forest Ave, Portland Join or Die: A Film About Why You Should Join a Club is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. After the show, stay for the rare 30 minute tour of the historic Odd Fellows Hall (two story ballroom, artifacts, and much more!) Come and enjoy an evening of community about community! Event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated - not required. Bingo at VFW Did you know you can play Bingo every Monday night in the corner with a chance to win $$, get food and drinks, and free parking? What are you waiting for?! G-O! You can also play poker and listen to music throughout the month at the VFW. Check 'em out on Instagram too.  American Mahjong Need an activity with less screens and more people? How about trying American Mahjong? Play American mahjong using the 2025 card. Cards can be purchased at the game. If you are planning on attending, please email secretary@woodfordsclub.com or call 207-772-4893. Or, give Duplicate Bridge a try! Join the Duplicate Bridge club on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm at the Woodfords Club. They are always looking for new members! Portland Camera Club! Did you know that we have a camera club in the Corner? Founded in 1899, The Portland Camera Club is one of the oldest clubs in the country. Photography enthusiasts of all levels are invited to be a member for $50/year, or discounted at $25/year for college students, and free for high school students. Meetings are held weekly from September to May on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Woodford’s Club. Visit portlandcameraclub.org for more info! Comedy Improv  Need to meet some like-minded comedy loving folks? The Improv Comedy Incubator is a drop-in improvisational comedy space where people pay what they can (suggested $5) and play improv games without the pressure of an audience.  Follow in Instagram or get more info here! Tabletop Game Nights Looking for some healthy competition with your gaming? Try checking out FriendCon. They host game nights all over Portland and lucky for us they host a game every Saturday night and the third Thursday of the month at the Woodfords Club.  Book Clubs in the Corner Maybe book clubs are more your speed? Check out the March offerings at Back Cove Books. There is so much to read and explore! You can also head to the Woodfords Club on Monday, March 9th at 7:00pm or Tuesday, March 17th at 3:00 pm to discuss How To Read A Book by Monica Wood.       corner news Winter 2026 Ripe for Repair The January and February 2026 Ripe for Repair Meetups were well attended, with 75-100 folks participating at each event. Neighbors gathered together to share skills and repair a wide variety of items including: small home appliances, toys, clothing, textiles, ceramics, bikes, and so much more!  A quick count captured 70 small appliances that were fixed, extending the life of these items and promoting sustainability.  Read all about it here >>>   corner events There are myriad events, classes, and happenings in Woodfords Corner every week – check out our Community Calendar to view all that's going on! March 5, 12, 19, 26th: Woodfords Church Choir Thursdays in March from 7:10-8:30pm Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St Woodfords Music extends an invitation for new singers to join the choir as we prepare for the Easter Season! Our worship theme for the season is Tell Me Something Good! All voices are welcome in the choir - soprano, alto, tenor and basses! Short (or long) term commitments are welcome this season! For more information, contact Paul at music@woodfordschurch.org. March 7th: Portland Community Orchestra Saturday, March 7th from 7pm-8:30pm Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave, Portland   Come join the Portland Community Orchestra for its Winter 2026 concert, with music by Bach, Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams, Turley, and two amazing youth soloists performing Fauré's Élégie for cello and orchestra and Zelter's Viola Concerto. Hope to see you there! March 8th: Ripe for Repair Sunday, February 8th from 1-4pm Odd Fellows Hall, 651 Forest Avenue, 2nd Floor Repair Meetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles. Bring something that needs repair – small electrical appliances, housewares, speakers, bicycle wheel and a spare tire, mending and darning projects, toys, clothing, and more! Follow Ripe for Repair on Instagram to stay up-to-date! March 11th and 12th: City of Portland Watts Up series With rising energy costs on everyone’s mind, the Sustainability Office is hosting two free webinars designed to giveMaine residents practical, actionable advice on how to understand their energy usage and save money. 💡 Decoding Your Utility Bill on Weds. 3/11 at 2PM 🏠 DIY Weatherization 101 on Thurs. 3/12 at 2PM Learn more and register here>>> March 19th: 60+ Lunch Series  Thursday, March 19th, 12-1:30pm  Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave, Portland  The speaker this month is Peggy Grodinsky, Food Editor for the Portland Press Herald. Peggy will give a talk on how she got started writing about food and how much has changed since then. Feel free to bring a friend, Jewish or not. RSVPs are due by Monday, March 16th. For more info and to register>>> March 26th: The Modern Mile: Forest Ave’s Transformation  Thursday, March 26th at 5pm Public Library, Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Sq. Join Greater Portland Landmarks for The Modern Mile: Forest Ave's Transportation Transformation with Phil Morse and Myles Smith. Discover how Portland's identity has been carved by the routes we've traveled. Explore historic photographs, maps, and artifacts that reveal the surprising ways getting from here to there has shaped the city we know today March 26th: Join or Die Doc and Talk   Thursday, March 26th from 6-8pm Odd Fellows Hall, 651 Forest Ave, Portland Join or Die: A Film About Why You Should Join a Club is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. After the show, stay for the rare 30 minute tour of the historic Odd Fellows Hall (two story ballroom, artifacts, and much more!) Come and enjoy an evening of community about community! Event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated - not required. March 28th: 4th Annual Egg Scramble Sat, March 28th from 10-12pm Payson Park, Portland Join Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities for the 4th Annual Egg Scramble at Payson Park. Enjoy egg hunting, photos with Blossom the Bunny, music, games and more.  Register here! about fwc 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! Donate Today! 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! Volunteer with FWC Inquire About Board Membership FWC & Main Street America In 2019 (a mere 6 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>> Friends of Woodfords Corner is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works to preserve the diversity and unique history of Woodfords Corner and foster a thriving, welcoming, and sustainable village hub.  Copyright © 2026 Friends of Woodfords Corner, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Friends of Woodfords Corner 651 Forest Avenue #2 Portland, Maine 04101 Add us to your address book Call us! 207-805-1151 Want to change how you receive these emails? 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