Help Us Hire Staff in 2023!
As 2022 comes to a close, we are feeling deeply appreciative of the many people who have helped Friends of Woodfords Corner reach the milestones we’ve achieved to date. Looking ahead, we’re excited for the organization’s continued growth and the future FWC team members who will help us realize our mission to preserve the diversity and unique history of Woodfords Corner and foster a thriving, welcoming, and sustainable village hub.
The time has come for us to transition from a completely volunteer-led organization to one with staff. In 2023, we want to add a part-time paid staff person to our team who can manage the growing amount of work required to support our burgeoning nonprofit. Learn more about our plans for growth, and donate today!
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Book of the Month at Back Cove Books
Walkable Streets by Jeff Speck
Now that we have a bookstore right in the corner, we hope to encourage our neighbors to get as nerdy as we are about the revitalization of Woodfords Corner. Stop by Back Cove Books and pick up a copy of Walkable Cities by Jeff Speck. Any of us at FWC would be happy to share coffee and chat about how much this book clarifies our path to a pleasant, safe, attractive, and walkable neighborhood hub.
Maybe don’t read it while you’re walking.
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Office for Sublet: Work in the Corner!
FWC is seeking a professional to sublet our furnished office space one day a week. We’re located on the second floor of the Oddfellows Building (clocktower), directly above the Back Cove Books and the front entrance to the building and overlooking the plaza. Our bright sunny office includes utilities, WiFi, refrigerator, coffee pot, tea kettle, microwave, whiteboard, computer desk, seating for 10 people, and a 6-foot table. There is a chair lift to the second floor and restrooms. Please inquire by email to info@woodfordscorner.org.
See more photos here >>>
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Wednesday, November 16th: FWC Green Team Volunteer Interest Meeting
651 Forest Ave — 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Come and join the FWC Green & Clean Team to brainstorm ideas to further beautify Woodfords Corner in 2023! This is a great chance for folks to learn about what the Green & Clean Team has done in past few years and to dream big for a green, clean, and sustainable Woodfords Corner. New folks are welcome to come and see the opportunities to get involved. We want to help you share your ideas and maybe find something that really inspires you to get more involved with our mission. Read more >>>
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Save the Date: Saturday, December 3rd 
Odd Fellows Bazaar
We are infusing a bit of holiday magic into the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, December 3rd! Join FWC & IOOF6 for a holiday craft fair. Visit our new neighbor Back Cove Books while you're here! There will be fun for the entire family, live music, and food from Vina Ann's available for purchase!
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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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Saturday, November 5th: FoFF 20th Annual Book Sale
195 North Street — 9 am - 2 pm
Friends of Feral Felines (651 Forest Ave, Suite 3) is excited to bring back their annual used book sale at a new location! For more information check FB and our website, or contact the office office@feralfelines.net.
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Tuesday, November 8th: Election Day
Find your polling place — 7 am - 8 pm
Be sure to make an informed vote on 11/8! Read about the charter proposal and citizen initiatives here.
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Friday, November 11th: "Bar Stories From Queer Maine" Film Screening at Speedwell
630 Forest Ave — 4 pm
The 15-minute documentary short offers a collection of insightful and entertaining reflections on the role of rapidly disappearing queer bars in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in southern and central Maine. Shot on location in Portland, the narrators share their experiences of building community and connection in gay bars.
Read more >>>
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Sunday, November 13th: Portland Ukulele Social Club November Gathering @ Trinity Church
580 Forest Ave — 5 pm - 7 pm
The Portland Ukulele Social Club is a loosely organized group of ukulele enthusiasts who come together once a month to play music and socialize. Players with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to strum and sing with the group. A $4.00 fee per person is collected to pay for the space rental. Bring your uke and a smile, and join us for a couple of hours of pure fun. If you plan on joining send a note to PortlandUkuleleSC@Gmail.com to receive links to the music we’ll be playing.
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Tuesday, November 15th: A Company of Girls presents "Empower 2022!" @ Grace
15 Chestnut Street — 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Company of Girls is so excited to announce the return of Empower! After three years since their last Empower event, our signature fundraiser event is finally coming back!
This year's Empower will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at Grace in Portland from 5:30-7:30. ACOG looks forward to honoring Mercy Kilby, a phenomenal Community/Family Advocate who works with them on our Project WIN initiative in East Bayside, as well as ACOG girl Savannah Smith and her mother Amanda, in addition to presenting a performance by our ACOG girls, a silent auction, tasty treats, and more. This event helps ACOG raise the funds critical to fulling our mission to provide free programming that strengthens and empowers girls and their families and fosters community through the arts.
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Saturday, November 19th: Cobblestone Quilters Holiday Quilt and Craft Market @ The Woodfords Club
 179 Woodford Street — 9 am - 3 pm
Cobblestone Quilters, a chapter of the Pine Tree Quilt Guild will be hosting a Holiday Market on November 19 at the Woodfords Club. There will be handmade quilts, table runners, microwave cozies, fabric, a bake sale, quilt raffles, and up to 10 local craft vendors. Also, we will be highlighting the amazing charity work that the Cobblestone Quilters participate in and the event will be a Toys for Tots drop-off location.
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GPCOG Regional Transit Plan - please send your support!
The GPCOG Regional Transportation Plan is open for comment. This is an important document in that it sets goals and a tentative list for projects to spend GPCOG's allocation of transportation funds on. Without being listed in the Plan, a project can't be funded. The plan is here. It currently lists a "Forest Avenue" project in the 2026-2030 timeframe. From what we see, that's great news.
They are taking comments now on a simple form or you can email comments to transportation@gpcog.org. Read more >>>
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Back Cove Books is OPEN!
Our neighborhood independent book store is now OPEN at 651 Forest Avenue and it is beautiful! Congrats to Becca, Rose, and the entire team at BCB!
Open Daily:
Tues-Sat 9am - 7pm
Sun + Mon 10am - 6pm
You can also now place online orders at backcovebooks.com
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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 3 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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