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SAVE THE DATE: CornerFest is October 3! |
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Back by popular demand, CornerFest will return the afternoon of Saturday, October 3 (Sunday, October 4 rain date). If you want to get involved, please be in touch. Contact us at info@woodfordscorner.org to: Mark your calendars, details to come — stay tuned and see you there! |
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Summer Reading Challenges to Wrap on August 15!Back Cove Books is leading the charge in encouraging at least 20 minutes/day of reading this summer, with fun challenges and prizes for both adults and kids! Check out the details, and get reading!
Kids Challenge details here >>> Adult Bingo details here >>> |
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CHOM Housing Project Begun on Woodfords Street |
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Community Housing of Maine (CHOM) is undertaking the development of new housing at the site of the Woodford’s Church at 186 Woodford Street, consisting of two phases: 1) A new building that will be constructed in the existing parking lot: "The Woodbury” comprising 51 units, a mixture of studios and one-bedrooms 2) "Woodfords Hall”, a renovation of the existing church parish house with an addition off the back, comprising 45 units. Learn more! >>> |
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There are 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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August 2: Shalom SundaysSunday, August 2, 10am-12pm
Temple Beth El Shalom Community Park, 400 Deering Ave
A summer community gathering with free bagels and fun for all! Stop by, have a bagel and a cup of coffee, get to know Temple Beth El staff members, and bring along your kids to have fun in the park. There will be a special area for babies (kids ages 2 and under) to play together. Bagels available while supplies last! |
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August 14: HOOK at Movie Night in Heseltine Park!Monthly plein-air family-friendly movie viewing continues on August 14 with the 1999 classic HOOK! Thanks to Buoy Media, Back Cove Neighborhood Association and Sammy Scoops, FWC and these partners for hosting! Extra special thanks to Pete Fitz of Buoy Media for cooking up this idea and making it happen. Second Fridays of the month at 6:30 PM at Heseltine Park on Irving St (across from Sammy’s Scoops). More info here! >>> |
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August 29: Empty Mugs at CovesideSaturday, August 29, 9am-1pm Coveside Coffee, 28 Vannah Ave.
Coveside Coffee and Handful Studios are teaming up for this exciting event to benefit the Locker Project! Stop by Coveside and buy a mug from one of the many talented ceramicists at Handful and 30% of sales will go to the Locker Project. Bring your new mug inside for a free drip coffee or cold brew at Coveside as a thank you for your support. |
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August 30: Back to School Kids Clothing and Supplies Swap!Sunday, August 30, 11-1pm Odd Fellows Hall, 2nd Floor, 651 Forest Ave |
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Gear up for fall at a Back To School Clothing Swap in partnership with Maine Needs! Children's clothing/shoes only. Back to school supplies (backpacks, etc) Seasonally appropriate (summer/fall clothing) Clean/laundered clothing only — no holes, rips, stains, etc. Not accepting jewelry or swimwear We will not accept any garbage bags of clothing Any left over items will be donated to Maine Needs
No clothes to donate? No problem! Come on over and shop around! |
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Thank you, Becca Wertheimer!After nearly a year as Friends of Woodfords Corner’s Program and Operations Director, it is bittersweet to see our dear Becca Wertheimer move on from this staff role. She has made an indelible impact on our organization, bringing her incredible creative eye, love for community-building, and communications acuity to the team. While Becca is no longer on staff at FWC, she is still part of our community of volunteers and, of course, an extraordinary neighbor. We look forward to her continued part in FWC’s role! If you see Becca around the hood, please share a “thank you!” for all her hard work over the past year. Much love to Becca! |
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FWC is Hiring!Friends of Woodfords Corner seeks an experienced nonprofit administrator to serve as our part-time Program & Operations Manager (POM), partnering with an active board of directors and dedicated community of volunteers as the sole staff person of this thriving organization. Application deadline: August 7 |
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Host a Block Party!Through the generosity of Steve Bither Fund the Friends of Woodfords Corner is thrilled to offer financial support for neighbors to host a block party. FWC can help hosts complete the permit application and provide up to $250 to cover the permit fee, and additional supplies for kid-friendly fun! Email blockparty@woodfordscorner.org to get started! |
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about friends of woodfords corner |
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Support Friends of Woodfords Corner!For 11 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 11 years of Friends of Woodfords Corner, and help us be successful for many years to come! |
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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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FWC & Main Street AmericaIn 2019, 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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