FAFSA help

JAY — College Goal Maine will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Spruce Mountain High School North. The free workshop will provide parents and students of all ages with assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form required for all state and federal financial aid, including loans. There will be computer labs with online access.

Sponsored by the Finance Authority of Maine in cooperation with Maine Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the Maine Educational Opportunity Association. Recent tax information or estimates will be helpful. For more information, including directions, visit the website at www.collegegoalsundaymaine.com or call FAME toll free at 1-800-228-3734.

Passport Dinner

WILTON — The Wilson Grange Passport Dinner will travel to Pakistan for an evening of food, music and culture at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. $12 per person.

Wilson Grange invites diners to experience life in the northwest section of Pakistan. Nayab Jamal of Nowshera, Pakistan is living with host family Jan Collins and Irv Faunce in Wilton and is attending Gardiner Area High School. Nayab is a wonderful ambassador of her country and is excited about the opportunity to have Wilson Grange guests immerse themselves in an evening of Pakistani culture.

Authentic Pakistani dishes will be the theme of this month’s dinner and will be followed by a pictorial presentation of “Living in Pakistan.” On the menu is band gobhi, vegetable slaw, chicken tandoori, chawal, basmati rice, vegetable biryani (vegetarian’s option), cilantro chutney, naan, chai cake with sweet cream and blueberries, chai, mango punch and decaf coffee.

Reservations are a must and seating is limited. Call Chris at 645-2400 or email mewood@beeline-online.net today.

Wilson Grange is across from Shelly’s Hometown Market on Main Street in East Wilton.

Nonprofit grants

FARMINGTON — Grants are available for Franklin and Somerset County nonprofits. Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Western Mountains Fund, part of the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

A volunteer committee of Franklin and Somerset County residents and business leaders reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding. The deadline for applying is Feb. 15. Application and guidelines are available at www.mainecf.org.

For questions or for more information, visit www.mainecf.org or call 1-877-700-6800.