UMF reading by Kunsang Dolma

FARMINGTON — Kunsang Dolma, a brave voice against the gender violence that Tibetan women face, will present “Finding Home: A Journey from Tibet to Maine,” at the University of Maine at Farmington. Her talk on her experiences will take place at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in room CR123 in the UMF Olsen Student Center. It is free and open to the public.

Dolma is the author of “A Hundred Thousand White Stones: An Ordinary Tibetan’s Extraordinary Journey,” an account that challenges the myth of the Tibetan ideal. Published in 2013, Dolma’s memoir relates her life of hardship as a girl in Tibet, a refugee nun in India and the challenge of life as an immigrant and new mother in the U.S.

“Kunsang is a remarkable woman with an amazing story,” said Jennifer Reid, UMF professor of religion. “In spite of her journey through the worst of circumstances, she has emerged to be a champion for women’s rights and a courageous example of hope.”

This event is sponsored by the UMF Religion and Philosophy Club.

Supper at American Legion planned

LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, will serve a full turkey dinner with all the fixings from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the hall at 17 Reynolds Ave. Cost for adults is $7; kids under 12, $4..

For more information, contact Jocelyn Mosher-Collins, adjutant, at 779-7345.

Craft fair at Community House

PHILLIPS — On Saturday, Nov. 15, there will be a craft fair from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community House.

In addition to unique items handmade by local artisans, shoppers may purchase a light luncheon or dessert, a la carte.

The fair is sponsored by the Community of Christian Women and benefits both the craftspeople and the Phillips Community Church.

For more information, call 639-3000.

Book Are Fun event in Farmington

FARMINGTON — Books Are Fun, featuring books, Christmas decorations, gifts and music, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room.

The event, held by the FMH Auxiliary, features something for everyone and great prices. It is open to the public.

Retired Educators last fall meeting

NEW SHARON — The final fall meeting of the Franklin County Retired Educators will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the vestry of the New Sharon Methodist Church.

The program will be the annual silent and noisy auction to raise money for the school grant, which will go to a Jay area teacher this year. Members are asked to bring items for the auction.

Lunch will be a turkey dinner with all the fixings prepared by the fine cooks of New Sharon for $10. Retired educators and guests are welcome. Dinner for those not receiving a phone call may be reserved by calling Arline at 645-4437.

Garden Club topic: Invasive plants

FARMINGTON — Anne Gibbs, state horticulturist, will speak on invasive plants at the next Mt. Blue Area Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Trinity United Methodist Church on the Farmington Falls Road.

At 12:30 p.m. members and guests will have an informal social half-hour and enjoy desserts provided by hosts Edgar Davis, Tom Saviello and John Noble.

This meeting is open to the public.

For more information, call 645-2067.

Book Are Fun fair in Livermore

LIVERMORE FALLS — A Books Are Fun Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Androscoggin Valley Medical Arts Center, 21 Main St.

For sale will be books, Christmas decorations, gifts and music, all at great prices.

The FMH Auxiliary-sponsored fair is open to the public.