Blacksmith meeting

WILTON — The Western Maine Blacksmith’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Wilton Historical Society building. There will be discussion of upcoming events and new projects.

The open forge nights will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, Sept. 8 and 18, at the Farmington Fairgrounds blacksmith shop. Visitors are welcome. A program on making leaves is planned. There will be time for discussions on topics that the members choose.

 Ministry sets sale

FARMINGTON — The Rural Community Action Ministry, 81 Church Hill Road, will hold its “Somewhat Annual” Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and it is looking for donations.

Donations will be limited to items in good, clean, workable condition such as books, knick-knacks, dishes, glassware, sporting goods, small kitchen appliances and small furniture.
Call 524-5095 to receive a drop-off time for donation(s).

March for babies

FARMINGTON — A March of Dimes – March for Babies will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Elks Lodge, 2430 School St. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the march will start at 9. Sign up to have a team. Businesses, families, neighborhoods, clubs and organizations have teams. Individuals can join the march too.

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. For more information, contact Carla Bennett at 491-3738 or www.marchforbabies.org.