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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'til Oct. 30: Witchgrass at Speedwell
Speedwell Projects, 630 Forest Ave.
The four artists featured in Witchgrass respond to the intricacies, resiliency, metaphor, fantasy, and spirituality they observe in a vast botanical ecosystem. Check it out at Speedwell this month! FMI: Speedwell Projects
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Saturday, Oct. 9: Blessing of the Animals
 10 am – 1 pm
Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St.
Pets and their humans are invited to come in-person (or bring a picture of your pet) to receive the blessing in front of the church. Non-aggressive pets of all species will be welcomed, as long as they are contained and controlled.
During the event, organizers will be collecting donations for the Midcoast Humane Society. Needed donations include: unscented bleach, litter, wet and dry pet food, leashes, and collars. LEARN MORE
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Thursday, Oct. 21: At-Large City Council & School Board Candidate Virtual Forum
6:30 – 8:00 pm - via Zoom!
Area neighborhood associations and organizations are hosting a virtual forum to help residents get to know the candidates. Here's your opportunity to hear fr om all of the At-Large City Council and School Board candidates in advance of the November 2 Election.
Meet School Board Candidate: 6:30 - 6:45 pm
Niyalat Biliew
City Council Candidates: 6:45 - 8pm
Roberto Rodriguez
Stuart Tisdale
Brandon Mazer
Travis Curran
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Saturday, Oct. 23: Empowerment Self Defense
12:30 – 3:30 pm - Portland Yoga Project, 449 Forest Ave.
 Come together for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and exploring the ways we can all take up more space in the world by expressing what we want, need, and feel and intervening early to prevent and respond to harassment, abuse and assault. Gain awareness, verbal and physical response skills, and tools for adrenalin management and healing. This training is highly accessible and adaptable to all. Participate at the level and in the way that works best for you. Open to women, trans and non binary people ages 16 and older. Note: masking will be required in this class. REGISTER HERE
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Saturday, Oct. 30: Portland School of Ballet Spooktacular
 10:00am – 11:00am
Westbrook Performing Arts Center,
471 Stroudwater St, Westbrook
Enjoy a family-friendly presentation of Halloween-inspired ballet by students from the Portland School of Ballet! Halloween-themed dances are combined with famous classical music for a performance that is ideal for all ages. This event will include a raffle drawing and costume parade at intermission, so come dressed in your Halloween costume!
MORE INFO & TICKETS
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Have a Corner Happening coming up? Submit your events to be included in the FWC Community Calendar and upcoming monthly e-News editions!
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FWC's Nancy Grant Honored with UNE Deborah Morton Award
 FWC Board Member and Active Transportation Committee Chair Nancy Grant has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of New England's Deborah Morton Society. The award recognizes Maine women distinguished by their careers and public service, or whose leadership in civic, cultural, or social causes has been exceptional. We know that Nancy's leadership and contributions to make Maine safer for biking and walking are truly exceptional and deserve to be celebrated far and wide. We are grateful for her dedication to making Woodfords Corner a more accessible neighborhood hub. Join all of us at FWC in sending a huge congratulations to our very own Nancy Grant! Learn more about Nancy's career and the award here.
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 Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association Tax Revaluation Panel
Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization hosted a panel to learn about the tax revaluation process. Wayne Valzania, President of MHNO, graciously agreed to share the recording with us – we think you'll find it very informative! Check out the video recording – and some guiding timestamps at woodfordscorner.org.
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Toy Len Goon Commemorative Plaque Installed
 The 1952 Maine Mother of the Year hailed from our very own Woodfords Corner, and earlier this month a commemorative plaque was installed at 615 Forest Avenue to honor Toy Len Goon. A widowed mother of 8, she ran a laundry in Portland and raised her children single-handedly. Learn more about this extraordinary, trailblazing woman in the Portland Press Herald article by Edward D Murray. LEARN MORE
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Thank You to Shaws & Our September Donors!
FWC is grateful to Shaws supermarket for making us the beneficiary of their September reusable bag program. We received a donation from the purchase of each bag last month.
We also want to extend a huge thanks to everyone who has donated to FWC over the past month. We couldn't do the work we do without your generous support!
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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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This October, Friends of Woodfords Corner will receive a $1 donation for every $12.00 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the 295 Forest Ave Hannafords!
