The 2021 Annual Report is here!
2021 was a challenging year for many, as the second year of the COVID pandemic wore on everyone's spirits, health, and livelihoods. FWC strove to continue our work to bring our neighbors together, support area businesses, enhance community connectedness, and make strides in our organizational growth. Thanks to the generous support of area businesses and residents, FWC was able to raise more funds than ever—funds we're investing into placemaking, economic vitality, and safety initiatives in Woodfords Corner in 2022!
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and donated to help FWC and Woodfords Corner thrive in 2021. Your generosity has enabled FWC to rent an office in the Odd Fellows Building, right in the heart of the Corner. We look forward to welcoming you to our “new home” soon. We couldn't have done it without you!
With gratitude,
— FWC Board of Directors
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CornerFEST Recap!
FWC is so grateful to everyone who braved the wind and came out to the 3rd Annual CornerFEST this past Friday! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us with setup and a whirlwind breakdown, and to the vendors and musicians who stuck it out in order to bring the ‘hood together for an evening. We cannot wait for next year's event!! Read more >>>
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Meet Martha, FWC's newest Muskie
Graduate Assistant
We are excited to welcome Martha Lefebvre to the FWC team as our Green & Clean Graduate Assistant. Martha will be joining FWC to complete research and outreach for a neighborhood farmer’s market. Welcome, Martha! Read Martha's bio here >>>
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Keeping the Festivities Going
We had so much fun at CornerFEST that we want to keep the festivities going! This month we have our "Have You Noticed?" game available for submissions. Hopeful stickers, lawn signs, and crosswalk mural tees will also be available with donations of qualifying amounts! 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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Saturday, October 1st: Coveside Market
28 Vannah Avenue — 10 am - 2 pm
As part of Maine Crafts Association Maine Craft Weekend, Coveside Coffee will host another fun market day with local makers (check out that amazing line up!), Stages Youth Theater with some fun puppet-making, and delicious eats from Maine Maple Creamee and Freds Fried Dough We hope to see you there!
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Sunday, October 2nd: Blessing of the Animals @ Trinity Church
580 Forest Avenue — 10 am - 11 am
Trinity's annual blessing of the Animals will be taking place on Sunday, October 2nd as part of our Sunday service at 10am. All are welcome to come to church, bring their pets to the service, receive a blessing and a special blessing certificate. If your pet doesn't particularly enjoy being with other animals, feel free to bring a photo and Pastor Peter will still say a prayer and blessing. All are welcome and wanted.
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Wednesday, October 5th: Understanding What Will Be on the Ballot Info Session
Zoom — 7 - 8:30 pm
Be an informed voter! Charter Commission Proposals, Citizen Referenda Questions. Hosted by Back Cove Neighborhood Association & Friends of Woodfords Corner.
The November Ballot for Portland Voters will include 8 recommendations from the Charter Commission and 5 Citizen Referenda proposals. Many of us want to better understand what we will be deciding and the implications of these proposals and questions. We've asked Councilor Andrew Zarro (District 4) to explain the various proposals and questions that YOU will be voting on in the next elections.
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Thursday, October 6th: League of Women Voters — City Council Candidate Forum, District 3
516 Congress Street (or virtual) — 6:30 - 8 pm
The Portland Area League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum for City Council District 3 candidates, at the Portland Media Center, 516 Congress Street in Portland. The confirmed candidates are Regina Phillips and Nathaniel Ferguson.
The forum is free and open to the public. Voters can expect to hear candidates answer questions prepared by members of the League of Women Voters and at the conclusion, there will be time allotted for questions from the public. The forum is non-partisan and the League of Women Voters does not endorse any candidate. Read more >>>
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Friday, October 14th: Put the Deering Ave Planters to Bed
Deering Ave @ Forest Ave — 4 - 6 pm
Friends of Woodfords Corner will be dismantling the Deering Avenue Planters to put them up for the winter. (Yikes, winter!) We'll be removing the perennials and annuals that are in good shape and giving them to the volunteers who would like to add them to their gardens. We are looking for 5 volunteers. Bring your work gloves and small hand tools if you have them. Volunteers can choose a lawn sign, bumper sticker, or T-shirt as a thank-you gift! RSVP here and choose your gift.
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Sunday, October 30th: Halloween Service @ Trinity Church
580 Forest Avenue — 10 am
Halloween comes to Trinity! Children and Adults are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the 10 am service. Following the service, there will be pumpkin carving and activities in Lincoln Hall as well as a simple and fun Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. Children from the community are most welcome! Trinity hopes to see you there!
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Sunday, October 30th: A Community Hymn @ Woodfords Church
202 Woodford Street — 4 - 5:15 pm
Woodfords Congregational Church is celebrating its 150th Anniversary.
Music has always been an important part in the life and ministry of the church. For many years, Woodfords has supported and been the home for many community music organizations, concert programs, and events. The church will continue this celebration with an afternoon community hymn singing!
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Volunteer with the Center for Grieving Children!
Interested in becoming more involved in your community? Learn more about facilitating in the Center for Grieving Children’s Bereavement, Tender Living Care, or Intercultural peer support grief groups!
CGC is filling out their Fall training, so email volunteer@cgcmaine.org to save your spot in the next info session to learn more and register! Visit www.cgcmaine.org/get-involved, Facebook, and Instagram pages to learn more.
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Hyper-Local Honey for Sale
at Coveside Coffee!
Pick up some hyper-local honey now on sale at Coveside Coffee. These bees live right on Revere Street and may have visited your flowers this summer!
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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.
October Question:
We're continuing the CornerFEST fun by putting the Woodfords Corner "Have you Noticed?" game online! The highest scorers will be put into a raffle for a $25 Local Press gift certificate!
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Get your very own FWC merch!
Our by-donation gifts are available on the FWC website
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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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