What's New at Old South?
Union Duke from Toronto | Thursday, March 21st | 6:15 pm jam session, 7 pm concert | Adults $15, Student rates
In Maine's only appearance on Thursday, March 21st ...sweat flies and floorboards tremble – Union Duke is a Toronto folk quintet with an explosive live show. Bridging soulful indie rock with bluegrass and country, the group belts out soaring harmonies with three, four and even five voices. The songs are irresistible, the perfect fit for the heatwave of the dance hall or the cool breeze of the park. These five guys have been making a commotion in one way or another since they were kids, and years of making music together have brought them to this: a heartbreak of twang and a bootshake of rock and roll. Union Duke is two fifths city, two fifths country, and one fifth whiskey.
For their third record, Golden Days, Union Duke recorded live off the floor to capture the raw, joyful energy of their concerts. Then they brought in Grammy award-winning mix engineer Mark Lawson (Arcade Fire, Basia Bulat, Timbre Timber) to bring the mixes to life. Golden Days will take you back to your warmest memories: nights by the lake, passing a bottle around the fire, or singing with your friends at the top of your lungs. It also looks forward, reaching for those long, lazy summer days that will keep you going through the winter. It’s a record of pain and struggle, lessons learned – and of laughter between friends, tenderness between lovers. One minute you’re following banjo music rambling down a country lane. The next minute you feel the pulse and pound of the amplifiers.
The band works hard, travelling back and forth across the country playing to fans young and old from coast to coast. They’ve played sold out shows where crowds know all the words. They’ve performed at countless festivals including TURF, Mariposa, and Summerfolk, topping the list of must-see acts. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and they leave every audience smiling – maybe the golden days aren’t so distant after all. To find out more about this Toronto based quintet band find them at http://unionduke.com/
Doors open at 6 pm. Jam session begins at 6:15 pm. Concert kicks off at 7 pm. Adults $15, Students (including college students with I.d) $10/$5. Refreshments will be available during jam session and intermission by donation. Ticket reservations call 207-491-5919. Like Old South Church Concert Series on Facebook. Subscribe to receive e-newletter at oldsouthchurchconcerts@gmail.com.
If you are interested in volunteering or providing refreshments please contact Debbie Davis-Robinson at 207-491-5919 or email to concert series gmail address.
Thank you to the sponsors for the Union Duke concert are Saddleback Ridge Wind, Franklin Savings Bank and the Chownings. Sponsorship opportunities available in the
Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray | Thursday, April 11th | 6:15 pm jam session, 7 pm concert | Adults $15, Student rates
Earth Day Every Day Electronics Disposal | Saturday, April 27th | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Hannaford Parking Lot
Don’t throw out those old or broken electronics! The 11th Annual “Earth Day Every Day!” electronics recycling day gives greater Farmington area and Franklin County an opportunity to responsibly dispose of household electronic devices, otherwise referred to as “e-waste”, instead of disposing of them in a way that could harm the environment and ultimately be dangerous to all life.
As a community service project, unwanted, old and broken electronics, otherwise referred to as “e-waste,” will be collected for Maine Department of Environmental Protection approved recycling and disposal “Earth Day Every Day!” event on Saturday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farmington Hannaford parking lot located on Route 2 & 4, the Wilton Road, rain or shine.
The E-Waste collection has been located at the Farmington Hannaford store since 2016. Old South First Congregation has partnered with EPA approved “e-Waste Solutions of Maine” to provide an opportunity for responsible recycling of TVs, computers, scanners, photocopiers, monitors, printers, microwaves, DVD and VCR players, stereos, phones, gaming and other electronic devices. For a list of other electronics that will be accepted go to www.ewastemaine.com.
The e-waste drop off is not limited to just Farmington residents. There is no set fee for this disposal service, however, free-will monetary donations are greatly appreciated to support Old South Church’s community service, outreach and youth programs.
Volunteers will be directing traffic and available to help unload electronics from vehicles.
According to Earth Day Network, America produces at least 50 million tons of e-waste a year and only 25 percent or less is recycled safely. The rest is buried or incinerated, causing toxins such as lead, mercury, and cadmium to leach into the soil or enter the atmosphere. Reclaimed precious metals like gold and silver can be extracted from recycled electronics. Large amounts of international e-waste ends up on the black market in countries like China, India and Kenya where labor is cheap but health risks are at a very high level.
Any questions regarding the E-Waste disposal and recycling contact the church office at 778-0424. Let us all be better stewards of our planet earth. No early drop offs.
David Mallett | Friday, May 10th | 7:30 pm concert | Adults $20, Student rates
High Times | Thursday, June 6th | 6:15 jam session, 7 pm concert | Adults $15, Student rates
Rum Ragged, Newfoundland | Thursday, August 22nd | 6:15 pm jam session, 7 pm concert | Adults $15, Student rates
Archie Fisher, Scotland | Thursday, November 7th | 6:15 pm jam session, 7 pm concert | Adults $15, Student rates
Ongoing
Coat and Cupboard | 1st Sunday of winter months | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Our coat re-homing mission provided by our youth. We welcome members of the community to select warm coats, blankets, and more, starting Sunday, October 1st.
If you have gently-used outerwear that you'd like to donate, please contact Jodie, or drop off the items at the church (there are drop-off bins in the Vestry and by the Newman Wing door).
The Pancakery | 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month | 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Old South side parking lot
UMF students are warmly invited to a free brunch, hosted by the Jr. Youth Group. We have a selection of "grab-and-go" fare, as well as hearty sit-down favorites. This "pop-up cafe" appears on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Vestry-side parking lot.
We will not have the Pancakery on Sunday, December 24th.
UMF students are warmly invited to a free brunch, hosted by the Jr. Youth Group. We have a selection of "grab-and-go" fare, as well as hearty sit-down favorites. This "pop-up cafe" appears on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Vestry-side parking lot.
We will not have the Pancakery on Sunday, December 24th.
Retirees Lunch | First Monday of every month | 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a meal and fellowship on the first Monday of every month.
Old South Community Lunch | 2nd Saturday of the month | 12:00 noon
Prepare or serve lunch to our neighbors the second Saturday of each month (September through June). If you can't come Saturday mornings, join the peeling-and-prep party the day before! Please contact Stan Wheeler for more information.
Annie's Bean Pole
Annie's Bean Pole reopens at Old South! Old South's Outreach, Justice and Witness Program has taken over the operation of Annie's Beanpole, a medical equipment lending library. All equipment is free of charge and with no due dates, to those who cannot afford it. Items include wheelchairs, shower seats, toilet extenders, bedside commodes, bed rails, OT devices, walkers, crutches, and exercise equipment. Hospital beds are not available. Donations of good quality medical equipment are gratefully accepted. Please contact the church at 778-0424 for more information.
Clynk bags
Have you picked up your Clynk bag at the fundraising table in the Vestry? Each green bag is labeled with Old South's registration number. Filled bags can be scanned and turned in at any Hannaford Store or the church. A portion of bottle deposit funds will be donated to the Franklin Association Honduras Partnership, with the remaining funds designated for the church.
Have you picked up your Clynk bag at the fundraising table in the Vestry? Each green bag is labeled with Old South's registration number. Filled bags can be scanned and turned in at any Hannaford Store or the church. A portion of bottle deposit funds will be donated to the Franklin Association Honduras Partnership, with the remaining funds designated for the church.
