350 Day, Farmington, Maine
Date: October 24th
The Idea: Towns, cities, schools, places of worship, and other institutions around the
world are sponsoring events to raise awareness about energy issues and climate change.
Our Town: A full day of events that focus attention on combating climate change,
reducing energy use (and saving money!), and celebrating the natural riches of Maine.
Events
8 am: 350 Bell Ringing
 The Old South Congregational Church will ring its bells 350 times to usher in the
International Day of Climate Awareness
8:30 am-12:30 pm: The Community Energy Challenge Workshop
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Old South Congregational Church, Maine Street, Farmington
Well-known energy guru Dr. Charlie Wing will lead a free workshop on key
concepts of the Energy Challenge, a program using simple home energy
assessments and weatherization to improve people's homes.
Free but space is limited, please reserve your place by email. Training workshops
will be held at later dates for volunteers.
Sponsors: Franklin County Energy Resource Team & United Way of the Tri-Valley
Area (via a grant from the Maine Commission for Community Service)
For more info: conservationfair.wordpress.com/join-the-community-energychallenge/ and Nancy Teel (nteel@localnet.com) or Isaac Frith
(intern@uwtva.org)
9 am–3 pm: Free Electronics Recycling
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Aubuchon Hardware Parking Lot, Rt 2 & 4, Farmington
Free recycling of TVs. Computers, monitors, and other electronic devices
Sponsor: Old South Congregational Church, Farmington; co-sponsored by UMF
Sustainable Campus Coalition
For more info: www.ewastemaine.com or contact Magri@maine.edu
10 am-4 pm: The Farmington Conservation Fair
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Community Center, Middle Street, Farmington
A full day of energy exhibitors, workshops, speakers, local foods, and more –
free!
Light breakfast refreshments (thanks for local businesses)
350 Day: Page 2
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Keynote speakers (11-12:15)
o Dion Olmstead: weatherization & sustainable home design
o Iver Lofving: affordable renewable energy for the home
o Chris Knapp: low impact living
Organizer: Jeremy Smith; co-sponsored by the UMF Sustainable Campus
Coalition, Koviashuvik Local Living School.
For more info or for exhibitor sign up: Jeremy Smith
(350conservationfair@gmail.com) & conservationfair.wordpress.com/tag/350-org/
1-2:30 pm: Talk on Bioefficiency by Will Bonsall
 North Dining Hall, UMF
 Will is a leader in the conservation of crop genetic resources, Director of
Scatterseed in Industry, a director of Seed Savers national organization, and
author of Yaro Tales.
 Plenty of time for Question & Answer and Discussion
 Organizer: Jeremy Smith
 For more info: 350conservationfair@gmail.com &
conservationfair.wordpress.com/tag/350-org/
1-3 pm: Tours of Sustainability & Nature at UMF
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Sign up in the foyer of the Education Center, UMF
Four free tours: Education Center, Aramark Food Services, Arboretum, Local
Geology
While on a tour, drop off your kids for mask making (see below)
Sponsor: UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition
For more info: Valerie Huebner (huebner@maine.edu) or Drew Barton
(Barton@maine.edu)
1-3 pm: Children! Make Halloween Masks from Recycled Materials
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Lobby, Education Center, UMF
Free for children 4-12 years of age
Sponsors: Alpha Phi Omega (UMF Service Club), UMF’s Everyone’s Resource
Depot, UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition
For more info: Ruby Bond (ruby.l.bond@maine.edu), Valerie Huebner
(huebner@maine.edu), or Drew Barton (Barton@maine.edu)
4 pm (sharp): 350 Day Outdoor Video Shoot
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High Street Commuter Lot, UMF
Want to be on YouTube? Here’s your chance!
Join us wearing a green shirt or jacket, and bring a bike if you can
Sponsors: UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition and UMF SEA-Change
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For more info: Valerie Huebner (huebner@maine.edu) or Drew Barton
(Barton@maine.edu)
5-7 pm: Community Potluck Supper
Old South Congregational Church, Main Street, Farmington
Dishes accepted at the church starting at 2 pm
Local foods encouraged but not required
Sponsor: Old South Congregational Church
For more info: Eileen Liddy (epliddy@yahoo.com)
7:30 pm: 350 Day Concert – “The Power of Music”
 Nordica Auditorium, UMF
 Great variety of local talent performing songs and readings that inform, inspire
and entertain, including Ruth Hill, Bill Berlinghoff, Jane Parker, Seth Fogg,
members of Northfield, a children’s chorus, UMF student members of
Cleffnotes, and many others.
 Song Contest, the winner performed at the concert!
 Sponsor: WordPlay Theater; co-sponsored by the UMF Sustainable Campus
Coalition
 For more info: Sarah Sloane (Sloane@maine.edu or 778-4770) and
http://conservationfair.wordpress.com/
 Free! (Donations accepted to cover costs.)
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