Farming is very difficult and, all too often, also very dangerous work.

No one knows that better than Tricia Conlogue of Littleton, her family and friends.

On April 30 this year, her husband, 31-year-old Kevin Conlogue, father of 3-year-old Molly, died in a farming accident.

Tricia Conlogue has many loyal friends and customers at Modern Beauty Walk In Salon in Houlton, including Dorothy Armstrong of that city.

Armstrong wrote that after the death of Conlogue’s husband, Tricia Conlogue left that business to return to the family farm and “is now milking cows, haying, etc., to help with the farm work, in her husband’s place.”

“How we miss her at Modern Beauty Walk In,” Armstrong added.

But friends don’t forget friends. They remain by their side for comfort and support.

And that is why Armstrong wants people to know that a benefit supper for Tricia Conlogue is more than that: It’s a daylong affair with activities that will help this young woman and her child through a most difficult time.

A benefit supper for Tricia Conlogue and family is 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Southern Aroostook Agriculture Museum, formerly the Littleton School in Houlton.

The spaghetti supper also features a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.

However, the benefit actually begins with a softball tournament from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.

You can register for the tournament by calling, after 5 p.m., Jeremy or Melody Michaud, 538-9655. Donations will be accepted for a team entrance fee.

And you also can make purchases at a yard sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you have items to donate to the auction, call the above number.

You don’t even have to pack a lunch because hot dogs, chips and soda can be purchased from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Those who participate in this benefit can be assured that all donations will be graciously accepted, and more information can be obtained by calling the Michauds or Kent Wotton at 538-8048.

Nancy LaHaye of Bangor reminds members of Bangor High School Class of 1940 that its 63rd Get Together is at noon Friday, July 25, at the Weathervane Restaurant in Brewer, and she hopes to see all of you there.

June Jaworski invites you to hear the Togus Mountain Bluegrass, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, and the accordion ensemble, MaineSqueeze, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Stewart Free Library in Corinna.

The events are part of the library’s Summer Concert Series.

Olive Benton of Bangor called to report that reservations still can be made for the buffet lunch after the 50th anniversary Korean War Armistice ceremony.

That event begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Maine Korean War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor.

Call Benton, 942-2559, or Marguerite Eckert, 825-3722, for luncheon reservations.

Penobscot Theatre Company founder George Vafiadis will address the audience before the opening performances of “The Fantasticks” at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, and 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Opera House in downtown Bangor.

Vafiadis is returning from California to urge residents to help meet the $30,000 match offered by the city of Bangor for the Extraordinary Friends Campaign to ensure the survival of PTC.

You are invited to share the celebration of 90 years of service of the Bangor Area Visiting Nurses at a wine and cheese reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Cafe Nouveau in downtown Bangor.

Sponsored by Gross, Minsky & Mogul, donations will be accepted but are not required.

Reservations for the event can be made by calling 973-6550.

Here’s a function with a great title and terrific appeal.

Members of the Ellsworth Garden Club want you to think beyond color and design when planning annual and perennial gardens by including plants that attract not only people, but birds, bees and butterflies.

The club and Ed Kidder of Ellsworth Florists feature “Nose Candy” at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office, Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth.

This meeting will help you plan a garden with “nose appeal” as well as eye appeal, and everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call Mary Blackstone at 667-8878.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; 990-8288.