Western Mountain Activities

EVERY MONDAY

WORKSHOP: EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ORIENTATION — 10 am- 12 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-982-4311.

EVERY TUESDAY

WORKSHOP: CAREERCENTER & JOB SEARCH ORIENTATION — 9 am- 12 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-982-4311.

MOBILE HEALTH UNIT VISITS — noon-4 pm, Wal-Mart parking lot, Farmington. Free screenings & health ed., more. Healthy Comm. Coalition. FMI: 1-800-525-3136. EXPRESSIVE ARTS — 12-1:30 pm, Farmington. Women's support group; SAVES sponsor. Free, confidential. Self exploration via art; manage traumatic stress symptoms. FMI/signup: 778-9522.

EMPOWERMENT — 4-5:30 pm, Farmington. Women's support group; SAVES sponsor. Free, confidential. FMI/signup: 778-9522.

WRITING FOR RECOVERY — 6-7:30 pm, Farmington. Women's support group; SAVES sponsor. Free, confidential. Opening up creativity and making peace with self. FMI/signup: 778-9522.

THRU SUNDAY, NOV 30

EXHIBITION: LUCIA SWALLOW — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Artist of the Month. FMI: 778-9105.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 12

ART CLASS: UNDER THE SEA — 3:30-4:30 pm, Foothills Arts Ctr., 284 Main St., Ste. 190, Wilton. For grades 1- 3, drawing & watercolor techniques — learn about sea creatures. ($) Pre-reg. required: 645-7117 or info@foothillsarts. org.

WORM COMPOSTING TALK — 4:30 pm, Maine Mountain Children's House, Kingfield Methodist Church, 51 High Street, Kingfield. Free, open to public. Mark Follansbee presenter. FMI: 491- 2596.

THURSDAY, NOV 13

WORKSHOP: CREATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO — 10- 11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-281-3703.

CAREERCENTER YOUTH ORIENTATION — 10 am-12 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Youths 16-21 seeking a job. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-281- 3703.

WORKSHOP: MEOC 101 -- ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING — 10 am-1 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-281-3703.

WORKSHOP: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 1-3 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800- 281-3703.

THURSDAY, NOV 13

*SNOWBOARD TEAM MEETING — 6 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. Rideout Snowboard Team (formerly Sugarloaf Area Snowboard Team) ages 7-14. FMI: 639-4122.

FRIDAY, NOV 14

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 10 am-2 pm, Edgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center, 221 Fairbanks Rd,, Farmington. ($) FMI/table rentals: 778-3386.

*TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNEY — 7 pm, Club House Lounge & Restaurant. Benefit. FMI: 670-5545, 864-5674.

SATURDAY, NOV 15

HUNTERS SUPPER — the West Forks. Forks Fish and Game Assoc. FMI: 663- 2121.

*FREE TURKEY SUPPER — 5 pm, Kingfield United Methodist Church, High St. Free.

SUNDAY, NOV 16

*HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, DINNER — 1 pm, Stratton-Eustis Community Bldg., Main St., Stratton. Potluck, Pig-in-a-Poke auction. Dead River Area Historical Society. Open to public. FMI: 246-2271, 246-3562.

BENEFIT AUCTION, SOUP-A-THON — noon soup-a-thon, auction 4 pm, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Benefits Eric "Cuffy" Savage family. ($ donation) FMI: 864-9955.

THANKSGIVING DINNER — noon, Church of the Good Shepherd Rangeley. FMI: 778-3381.

FARMINGTON ROTARY'S BASKET BINGO — Elks Lodge, W. Farmington. FMI: 778-3518, x100.

NORTH FRANKLIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB MEETING — 5 pm potluck, Phillips Community House, Main St.

MONDAY, NOV 17

HUNTERS BREAKFAST — the West Forks. Forks Fish and Game Assoc. FMI: 663-2121.

*FC RETIRED EDUCATORS — 11 am, Two Oaks, 218 Fairbanks Rd., Farmington. FMI: 778-4282.

WORKSHOP: PREPARING ONLINE RÉSUMÉ — 1:30-3 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1- 800-281-3703.

EMBDEN HS: HARVEST FEST — 5:30 pm, Dickey Farm, 329 Fahi Pond Road, Embden. Potluck/Yankee Swap. Bring potluck main dish or salad & $5 gift to swap. FMI: 635-2539.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 19

*LADIES'/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, Sweet Dreams, main St., Rangeley. FMI: 864-5678.

ART CLASS: DINOSAUR DRAWING — 3:30-4:30 pm, Foothills Arts Ctr., 284 Main St., Ste. 190, Wilton. For grades 1- 3. ($) Pre-reg. required: 645-7117 or info@foothillsarts.org.

MOVIE: UN LONG DIMANCHE DE FIANCAILLES — 6:30 pm, Lincoln Aud., UMaine Farmington, Roberts Learning Ctr. French/subtitled. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7420.

SATURDAY, NOV 22

HOLIDAY FAIR — 9 am-1 pm, Stratton Elementary School. Wreathes, jewelry, hand-painted glass & wood, quilts, music, food, more. Photos w/Santa 10 am-noon. FMI: 246- 2028.

*CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2, Farmington. Decorations, plants, food, more. FMI: 684-4932. CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Nichols Expo Ctr., Weld St., Wilton. Free. For space: 778-4726.

*HOLLY FAIR — 10 am-2 pm, Barn, Rangeley Congregational Church UCC, High St. Home-stitched, knitted, crocheted and quilted items, food, more.

*BENEFIT DANCE WITH SHEPHERD'S PIE — 7-11 pm, Olsen Student Ctr., UMaine Farmington. Chem-free. Band: Shepherd's Pie.($) Benefits Honduras Mission Project.

UMF CONCERT BAND WINTER CONCERT — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington, Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

SUNDAY, NOV 23

*SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING DINNER — 12 pm, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley. Door Prizes. FMI: 864-5583.

NORTH FRANKLIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB MEETING — 5 pm potluck, Phillips Community House, Main St.

THANKSGIVING

THURSDAY, NOV 27

THANKSGIVING SERVICE — 10 am, Reeds Mill Church, Reeds Mill Rd., Madrid. FMI: 639-2713; www.reedsmillchurch.org.

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER — 12-1:30 pm, Mt. Blue High School cafeteria, Farmington. FMI, shut-in delivery, to volunteer: 779-0641.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

NOV 28 TO 30

ARTISTREE ARTISANS OPEN HOUSE — Fir & Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, E. Vassalboro Grange, 323 Main Street. Free. Artists, musicians, refreshments, raffle, door prize, handcrafts, antiques. FMI: 623-3069, www.maineartistree.com.

SATURDAY, NOV 29

GIVING TREE LIGHTING — 6 pm, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. 864-5364.

SUNDAY, NOV 30

NORTH FRANKLIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB MEETING — 5 pm potluck, Phillips Community House, Main St.

MUSIC: NORTHFIELD — 7:30 pm, location TBA. A Cappella Vocal Traditions of Medieval & Renaissance Europe & Early America. ($). Open to public. FMI: 778-7136.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 3

*TALK: CAREGIVING & DEPRESSION — 6-8 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington.