"Histories" in Woodfords Corner
Teresa Valliere, Board President, shares past FWC events highlighting the history of Woodfords Corner
History is the weaving of stories—of a land, the peoples, the cultures, the buildings, politics, organizations, businesses and urban planning. A delightful aspect of our work at FWC is learning the histories of the area. One of the reasons FWC became a Main Street America Affiliate was to to honor these histories as part of our work. This month, we highlight some of those strands and offer them to you. Read more>>>
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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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Thursday, April 14: Center for Grieving Children Volunteer Info Session
On Zoom — 12-1pm
This one hour session is designed to provide an overview of the Center's history, programs and volunteer opportunities. No commitment. You are welcome to come to learn more about the Center. To register or FMI, send an email volunteer@cgcmaine.org and you will be sent a Zoom link.
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Wednesday, April 20: 3x3 Poetry Reading #2
580 Forest Ave — 6-7 pm
Join poets and friends in the Greater Portland community for 3x3: A Poetry Reading Series! Over the course of three Wednesday evenings, a selection of women poets will read new work in Trinity Episcopal Church’s sanctuary. April 20 features Betsy Sholl, Samantha DeFlitch, and Lily Greenberg. The readings will begin at 6pm and last about an hour, followed by books for sale and signings. The events are free and open to the public. Masks are now optional.
If you have any questions, please contact Lily Greenberg at lilygreenberg95@gmail.com. Read more >>>
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Thursday, April 28: 8th Annual Rail Road Cleanup
Meet @ Big Sky Bakery - 4-6pm
This is the 8th annual RR clean up hosted by Friends of Woodfords Corner. We partner with Pan Am Railroad's Rick Fowler 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. Bring your face covering, we'll have gloves and water for you.
Please RSVP here if you intend to join us!
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Friday, April 29: Odd Fellows Hall Tour
Odd Fellows Hall, 651 Forest Ave
Spend an evening in the Corner meeting the Odd Fellows—the hall is a vital part of Woodfords Corner history. The Odd Fellows are graciously opening the hall for a small group of neighbors to tour and learn some of the history from the members themselves. There are 25 spaces available on the tour, use the button below to register!
The tour will be held on Friday 4/29 at 5pm, please meet at the front door of the Hall, 651 Forest Avenue, for check-in.
Please contact Joel Demers with any questions: jdemers1973@hotmail.com
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Friday & Saturday, April 29-30: Portland Ballet's Firebird
Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street - Buy tickets here
Portland Ballet’s season closes with Nell Shipman’s Firebird. Based on the classic Russian folktale, the Firebird is a powerful ballet set to the music of Stravinsky. Full of dynamic performance, beauty and magic, Portland Ballet's recreation of this neo-classical ballet became an audience favorite when it premiered in 2018.
Face masks are required for all audience members, regardless of vaccination status. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required for attendees over 12 years old. COVID-19 safety requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations and venue policies.
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Saturday, April 30: Woodfords Club Pancake Breakfast
179 Woodford Street - 8:30-11:30am
“Bringing neighbors together”
Menu:
‣ Pancakes – plain, blueberry or chocolate chip
‣ Scrambled eggs & bacon
‣ Coffee, tea, orange juice & milk
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Saturday, April 30: Qigong, Meditation, & Subtle Energy Workshop
500 Forest Avenue - 1-3pm
For in person attendance, register here. For online livestream sign up here.
In these two hours we will alternate between easy flowing Qigong movements and standing, sitting, and lying down meditation. The meditations shared will combine Qigong wisdom, mindfulness, and subtle energy-balancing visualization. We'll end the afternoon with some self massage and some tapping. Read more>>>
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Question of the Month: tell us what you think!
Each month we're asking one (1) question to hear from YOU! Answer the question to be entered to win a fun prize – this month, a $25 gift card to Monstera Vintage Decor (28 Vannah Ave)!
Our March question received 67 responses! 73% responded they would be "extremely likely" and 25% responded with "very likely" to visit a farmers market held in the Corner. We agree!
Month Question:
What aspect(s) of Woodfords Corner history are most interesting to you?
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Lewis Brother's Landscaping is hiring!
Lewis Brothers Landscaping is seeking hardworking, punctual, and creative staff who enjoy working in the outdoors.
- Pay rate to start is $20/hour, higher rates available with hardscape installation experience and plant knowledge.
- Lewis Brothers Landscaping is also offering guaranteed bonuses of $500.00 at the end of July and November. Higher amounts will be available based on work ethic, listening skills, and quality of work.
- Work season begins April 4, 2022 and generally runs through November.
To be considered, please submit an email of interest along with (2) previous work references to lb@lewisbrothers.net. Only emails of interest will be considered
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Meet Kyle Randall: Corner Artist!
Kyle T. Randall is a Portland, Maine based independent artist living on Codman street in Woodford's Corner. He uses primarily watercolor and ink to depict the city around him, among other things. One of Kyle's favorite projects is a monthly postcard subscription box, which supports him making and sending monthly postcards to over 40 subscribers. Kyle loves cycling, mail, and coffee.
Kyle was the artist for the Maine Downtown Center Award presented to FWC in January!
Postcards: patreon.com/kyletrandall
Instagram: instagram.com/ktrmakesart
Website: kyletrandall.com
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Coming Soon: New Levey Day School Playground!
There's a new playground coming to the  neighborhood! Levey Day School is excited to share their plans to build a vibrant park and playground open to all, that fosters community and is accessible to children of all abilities. The Levey community is close to reaching their fundraising goal, but is still looking for supporters. Contact jtremblay@leveydayschool.org to find out how you or your business can support this beautiful new park & playground.
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Thank you to our Month Donors!
Thank you to our friends at Bird & Co, Rose Foods and Goulding Chiropractic for their donations in March!
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Thank you to our March Guest Presenters
Thank you to Katrina Venhuizen of Ecomaine and Troy Moon Sustainability Coordinator, City Portland for presenting at our Talk Trash event on 3/24. Another thank you to Jason Aucoin is co-owner of Backyard Blooms for his presentation Seed Starting on 3/31!
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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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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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