THRU TUESDAY, MAR 31

EXHIBITION: STEVE ROTHERT — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Paintings. FMI: 778-9105.

EVERY MONDAY

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

*COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVISOR — 12-4 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Community college advisor available. FMI: 1-800-281-3703.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 11

US SNOWBOARDING 2009 REVOLUTION TOUR — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Halfpipe, slopestyle, snowboardcross. FMI: 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com.

BLOOD DRIVE — 11 am-5 pm, Mt. Abram High School, Salem. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800- 432-7376. Call to confirm. DISCUSSION: END-OF-LIFE ISSUES — 6-7:30 pm, Chisholm Rm., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. Prescriptions for Health; Dr. Larry Labul. Reg. req'd.: 779-2592, 1-800-398-6031, ext. 2592.

GROWING CUT FLOWERS FOR PROFIT — 6:30-8 pm, Roberts Learning Ctr., rm. 201, UMaine Farmington. ($) Pre-reg.: 1-800-287-1478.

THURSDAY, MAR 12

*CAREERCENTER YOUTH ORIENTATION — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Youths 16-21 seeking a job. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-281-3703.

WORKSHOP: SELF-EMPLOYMENT — 9 am-12 pm, Wilton CareerCenter. Free. Pre-reg./FMI: 778-2757.

UMF SPRING JOB FAIR — 11 am, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. Snow date March 19. FMI: 778-7034.

MUSIC: SLIDE — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) FMI: 864-5000.

PLAY: THE SECOND COMING OF JOAN OF ARC — 7:30 pm, UMaine Farmington Lincoln Aud., Roberts Learning Ctr. Carolyn Gage performs her one-woman show. FREE-Donations accepted. Open to public. 778-7182.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 12 TO 15

PLAY: RACHEL CROTHERS' HE AND SHE — Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, UMaine Farmington Alumni Theater. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7465.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

*WORKSHOP: O*NET ABILITY PROFILER — 9 am-12 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1- 800-281-3703.

AUCTION — 5:15 pm, Mt. Blue Middle School, Farmington. Annual Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. FMI: 778-4279.

TALK: BILL MCKIBBEN — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. Free, open to public. "Building the People Powered Movement to Fight Global Warming." FMI: 778-7258.

SATURDAY, MAR 14

ST. PATRICK'S FAMILY FUN DAY — Saddleback Maine. FMI: 864-3657.

*WINTER CARNIVAL — 11 am-3 pm, Conference Ctr., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Rd., Rangeley. Free, open to public. Many events and opportunities. FMI: 864-3443.

ST. PATRICK'S DINNER — 5-7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Sponsor: Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. FMI: 864-3795.

MARCH FEST DANCE — 8 pm-midnight at the West Farmington Elks Lodge. Hosted by the Shiretown Riders of Farmington, Featuring Borderline.

CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington. ($). Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 397-2241.

SUNDAY, MAR 15

SUGARLOAF OUTDOOR CENTER INFERNO — Sugarloaf Outdoor Ctr., Carrabassett Valley. Nordic race from top of Whiffletree SuperQuad to outdoor ctr. Open to public. ($) Pre-reg. FMI: 237- 6830.

CHINESE AUCTION — noon, Webster Hall, Kingfield. Benefits Am. Cancer Soc. FMI 265-5897.

PENNY SALE AUCTION DRAWING — 1 pm, Phillips Public Library, Main St. Benefits library. Tickets available thru 3/14. FMI: 639-2665.

BASEBALL CLINIC: PITCHING — 1- 3 pm, Mt. Blue High School, Farmington. With Mike LeBlanc. ($) Reg./FMI: 645-4148, 778-4232, 778- 5647. MOVIE: 'LAST CHANCE HARVEY' — 1 & 4 pm, Narrow Gauge Cinema, Farmington. ($) Benefits Literacy Volunteers. FMI: 778-3460.

MONDAY, MAR 16

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

ST. PATRICKS DAY

TUESDAY, MAR 17

*TALK: NITROGEN & GARDENING — 12:30 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington. Mt. Blue Area Garden Club. Loraine Norton, speaker. Refreshments. Open to public. FMI: 645-2067.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 18

*LADIES'/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, Gingerbread House, Main St., Oquossoc. ($) FMI: 864-3602.

THURSDAY, MAR 19

*WORKSHOP: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. 1-800-281-3703.

*FOOD PANTRY: STRATTONEUSTIS -- 9:30 am-1 p.m., Stratton- Eustis Community Bldg., Main St., Stratton. Bring boxes. Confidential. FMI: 246-6231.

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

MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING — 2-4:30 pm, FCCTF conference room, 113 Church St., Farmington. ($) FMI: 778-6960.

*MUSIC: GRÁINNE HAMBLY & WILLIAM JACKSON — 7 pm, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Ctr., 2 Highland Dr., S. Carthage. ($) Reservations required. FMI/reserve: 562-4445.

READING: FICTION WRITER ELIZABETH STROUT — 7:30 pm, the Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7454.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

FRIDAY, MAR 20

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 20 TO 22

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS — Rangeley Lakes Touring Center, Rangeley. FMI: 864-4309.

SATURDAY, MAR 21

WOODLOT WINE & BEER WORKSHOP — 9 am-12 pm, Kennebec Home Brew store, Rt. 2, Farmington. Wine, beer from birch & maple trees, maple syrup, other products. Free, open to public. FMI: 474-3499.

BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER — 5-7 pm, United Methodist Parish Hall, Main St., Strong. ($) FMI: 684-3681.

*BOILED DINNER — 5-6:30 pm, Wilton-Farmington Masonic Lodge Bldg., 70 Bryant Rd., E. Wilton. ($) (Snow date 3/22) FMI: 778-2354.

MUSIC: KELLER WILLIAMS — 8 pm, Skowhegan Opera House. ($) Distinctive acoustic guitar. FMI/tickets: 474-6907.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

MAR 21 & 22

PLAY: 'VAGINA MONOLOGUES' — Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington. ($) Tickets: Mickey's Hallmark, Calico Patch, UMF Women's & Gender Studies/Honors house. FMI: 778-7387.

SUNDAY, MAR 22

TD BANKNORTH SUGARLOAF SKI MARATHON — Sugarloaf Outdoor Ctr., Carrabassett Valley. Nordic race. Open to public. reg. FMI: 237-6830.

BASEBALL CLINIC: FIELDING — 1- 3 pm, Mt. Blue High School, Farmington. With Chris Bessey. ($) Reg.: 645-4148, 778-4232, 778-5647.

MONDAY, MAR 23

*WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req'd.: 1-800-281-3703.

*SEMINAR: WIND & SOLAR POWER — 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley. Speakers: Dick Fortier, Efficiency Maine; and Roger Lambert, Sky Stream Wind Turbines. Free, open to public. FMI: 864-3381.

TUESDAY, MAR 24

*WORKSHOP: FARM BILL, FORESTRY — 6-8 pm, N. Dining Hall, Rm. A, UMaine Farmington. Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District host. Register: 778-4279.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 25

*GOLD LEAF SPRING OPEN HOUSE -- 3 pm, N. Dining Hall, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Meet presenters, sign up for classes, become member, past Gold LEAF activities slide show and socialize with fellow members. Course registrations 4-5 pm. Gold Leaf Institute is a member-run organization that promotes life-long learning. Membership: age 50 and over. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7063. BINGO — Fri. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, Depot St., Phillips. All paper games

BINGO — Sat. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, School St., Kingfield. All paper games

BOOK CLUB MEETING — 2nd, Thurs., 6:30 pm, New Portland Com. Library. Open to public. FMI: 628-6561.

CARRABASSETT VALLEY LIBRARY — Rte. 27, Carr. Valley. Mon. 11-5, Tue. & Thu. 12- 2:30, every other Wed. (call), Sun. 2-4 pm. 237- 2211.

CONTRA DANCE — 4th Sat. 7-10 pm, Forster Memorial Bldg., Main St., Strong. ($) 684-3441,

265-4047.

CRIBBAGE GAMES — Wed. 6:30 pm, Am.

cOMMUNITY Legion Hall, Depot St., Phillips. Public invited. DEAD RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Main St., Stratton. Sat. & Sun. 11 am-3 pm.

EMBDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 2nd Monday, 7 pm, Embden Town House.

THINGS FABA MEETING — Tranquillity Lodge, Stratton. 4th Mon., 7 pm. FMI: 246-2122.

FERNWOOD GRANGE — 3rd Tue. potluck 6:30 pm, meeting 7:30 pm, Old Church Bldg., E. New Portland. 265-2242.

FLAGSTAFF AREA ATV CLUB — Stratton- Eustis Comm. Bldg., Apr.-Nov. & White Wolf Inn Dec.-Mar., Stratton. 2nd Sun, 10 am. FMI: 246-5946, www.FlagstaffAreaATV.

IMPACT YOUTH GROUP — Thus., 6:30 pm, Kingfield. Gr. 7-12. Games, refreshments, Bible, hang-time. FMI: 265-5707/4039/2698.

INFORMAL BRIDGE CLUB — Mon. 6:30 pm, Woodsman Rest., King., Rt. 27. Public invited.

KINGFIELD CHORUS — Sun. 4-5 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. FMI: 265-2408.

KINGFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY -- Weds. 10 am-2 pm, Jun.-Sept. 2nd & 3rd Suns. 1-4 pm, Jul.& Aug. FMI: 265-2638, 678-2877; KHS house: 265-4032. KINGFIELD QUADRUNNERS ATV CLUB — 2nd Tues., March-Nov., 6:30 pm Kingfield Fire Station, Commercial Rd. FMI: 265-5753.

KINGFIELD SENIOR CITIZENS — First Baptist Church, Kingfield. 1st Tues., Sept.-May, potluck at noon.

LIONS CLUB MEETING — 1st & 3rd Mon.,

6:30 pm, Eustis Town Office, Stratton.

MT. BIGELOW LODGE #202 AM&FM — 1st

Tues., 6:30 pm, Masonic Lodge, School St.

Stratton.

NEW PORTLAND COM. LIBRARY — Weds. 10 am-noon, 628-6561.

NOWETAH'S INDIAN MUSEUM — 365

days/yr 10 am-5 pm, New Portland, Rte. 27.

Free. 628-4981.

OCCASIONAL BRIDGE — Mondays, 6:30

pm, Kingfield Woodsman Restaurant, Main St.,

THINGS Kingfield. PHILLIPS HISTORICAL SOC. & SANDY RIVER RAILROAD — 1st & 3rd Sun.- Soc.: 1- 3 pm, Jul. & Aug.; Mus.: 11 am-4 pm, Jun.-Oct. Pleasant St., Phillips. 639-3352.

TO DO PHILLIPS MEN'S CLUB — 1st Thu. 6 pm, Phillips Community Ctr. 639-2894, 639-2012.

PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY — Wed. 10 am- 7 pm, Thu. & Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm. 639-2665.

PIECEFUL PINE QUILT GUILD — 1st & 3rd Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm, Congregational Church Barn, High St., Rangeley. 864-5752.

RANGELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY — Tues.-Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm, 864-5529.

RRG&SA MEETINGS — 3rd Thurs., 5:30 pm potluck, Rangeley Region Guides' & Sportsmen's Clubhouse, Oquossoc. Speaker. FMI: 864-5647. RANGELEY REGION LOGGING MUSEUM — Jul & Aug, Sat & Sun 11 am-2 pm & by appt. (864-5595), Rte. 16, Rangeley. 864-3939.

SNO WANDERERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB — 1st Sun. 5 pm, Pot-luck. Open to public. William Oswald, 265-4523.

SOMERSET CHAPT. ORDER OF THE EASTERN

STAR — 2nd Thurs., 7:30 pm, Masonic

Loge, School St., Stratton. SPINNING, KNITTING NIGHT — 2nd Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm, Orange Cat Café, Kingfield. FMI: 628-4563.

STITCHERS IN THE SNOW QUILT CLUB — 1st & 3rd Tues. 6 pm, Webster Hall, Kingfield.

STANLEY MUSEUM — School St., Kingfield.

1-4 pm; Apr-Oct, Tue-Sun & Nov-Mar, Tue-Fri. 265-2729. STRATTON-EUSTIS FOOD PANTRY — 3rd or 4th Thu. 9 am-1 pm, Community Building, Main St., Stratton. FMI: 246-6231.

STRATTON PUBLIC LIBRARY — Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Tue. & Thu., 1-5 pm; Sat. 9 am-1 pm. 246-4401.

THRIFT SHOPPE — Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.

U.M. ECONOMIC MINISTRY FOOD CLOSET — Tue. & Thu., 1-4 pm, & Sat. 10-11, serving Kingfield, Strong, Freeman, Salem & C.V.

UMF ART GALLERY — Tues.-Sun., 12-4 pm or by appt. Free, open to public. 778-7002.

WAYFARERS' CLUB OF MAINE — 2nd Wed., 7 pm, Masonic Lodge, School St. Stratton.

WEBSTER FREE LIBRARY IN KINGFIELD — Wed., 10 am-8 pm, Closed, 12-1 pm; Sat. 9 am-noon, 265-2052.

WILHELM REICH MUSEUM — Jul-Aug, Wed-Sun, 1-5. Sep, Sun, 1-5. Free nature programs, Jul-Aug, Sun, 2-4. 846-3443.