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THRU THURSDAY, APR 30

*EXHIBITION: JOYCE DUBAY & HER ART CLASSES — Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, SugarWood Gallery, Broadway, Farmington. 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 & THURSDAY

APR 15 & 16

BLOOD DRIVE — 12-5 pm, UMaine Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

*PLAY: DEATH OF THE HIRED MAN — 7:30 pm, UMaine Farmington Alumni Theater. Free, open to public. FMI: 778- 7072.

THURSDAY, APR 16

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.

BELIEFS AND VALUES OF ACTIVISTS CONVERSATION — 11:45 am, UMaine Farmington Honors Ctr., 125 Lincoln St. Informal conversation among social activists regarding what propels them to engage and what keeps them going when activism is difficult. Free, open to public. FMI: 778- 7258.

*POT ROAST SUPPER — 5-6 pm, New Portland Community Church. ($) Eat in or take out. FMI: 628-3421.

RECEPTION: SENIOR ART SHOW — 5-7 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. UMF senior art show, bob. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7002.

MUSIC: TONY MCMANUS & MAUVE DONNELLY — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) FMI: 864-5000.

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

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

APR 16 TO 19

21ST ANNUAL BUD LIGHT REGGAE FESTIVAL — Entertainment, activities all weekend long. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI: 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

APR 16 TO MAY 16

EXHIBITION: SENIOR ART SHOW — 5-7 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. UMF senior art show, bob. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7002.

FRIDAY, APR 17

FORUM, BREAKFAST — 7-9:30 am, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. N. Dining Hall. Free. Topic: An Update on the Federal Economic Stimulus in Western Maine. FMI: 778-3885.

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

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

APRIL 17 TO 19

*LUMINA FILM FESTIVAL — Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. ($) Tickets: www.miff.org. FMI: 861- 8138, www.mainefilmcenter.org

SATURDAY, APR 18

*McKAY-WADDLES RACES — Register Sat morning, Competition Hill, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. ($) Benefits scholarships. FMI: 237- 6896, 246-7872.

*RUMMAGE SALE — sale 9 am-2 pm; luncheon 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Strong United Methodist Parish Hall, Strong. FMI: 684-5621.

*PUBLIC SUPPER — 5-6:30 pm, Kingfield United Methodist Church, High St. ($) Take-out/FMI: 265-4921.

*PORK ROAST DINNER *PORK ROAST DINNER — 5-6:30 pm, Wilton- Farmington Masonic Lodge Building, 70 Bryant Rd., E. Wilton. ($) 645-2190.

SUNDAY, APR 19

*COMMUNITY CHORUS MEETING — 3 pm, Church of Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Seeking members. 864-3951.

MONDAY, APR 20

*FC RETIRED EDUCATORS — 11 am, Two Oaks, 218 Fairbanks Rd., Farmington. ($) Program, meeting, lunch. FMI/reservations: 778-4282.

TUESDAY, APR 21

*SPEAKER: JOHN BLACK — 6 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington. Mt. Blue Area Garden Club. FMI: 645-2067.

EARTH DAY

WEDNESDAY, APR 22

BLOOD DRIVE — 1-6 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1- 800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

THURSDAY, APR 23

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

MUSIC: SONS OF MAXWELL — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.

ARBOR DAY

FRIDAY, APR 24

MUSIC: KATIE KENNEDY & FRIENDS — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington, Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7136.

SATURDAY, APR 25

*SPRING FEVER DANCE — 8 pm, Farmington Elks #2430 Lodge. ($) Tickets: Ron's Market Farmington, Madore's Market West Farmington, My Wife's Place New Vineyard.

SUNDAY, APR 26

SEASON PASSHOLDERS' BBQ — 12- 2 pm, Shipyard Brew Haus, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. For seasons pass holders. FMI: 237-2000, www.sugarloaf. com.

MONDAY, APR 27

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

TUESDAY, APR 28

*CPR COURSE — 5-9 pm, Bass Rm., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. ($) FMI: 779-2381.

THURSDAY, APR 30

*N. FREEMAN CEMETERY ASSOC. MEETING — 7 pm, Clint & Lena Knapp's, 312 Salem Rd., Kingfield.

MUSIC: LISA SCHNECKENBERGER — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 9 am-2 pm, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

*MUSIC: JOSHUA CASE — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington, Merrill Hall. Joshua Case Senior Composition Recital. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

CPR & FIRST AID COURSE — 9 am, UMaine Farmington Fitness & Recreation Ctr. ($) FMI: 778-7495.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

MAY 2 & 3

*USED BOOK SALE — Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, Elks Lodge, 120 School St., Farmington. Literacy Volunteers' annual used book sale. FMI: 778-3460.

MUSIC: UMF COMMUNITY CHORUS SPRING CONCERTS — Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3 pm, Old South Church, Main St, Farmington. ($) Open to public. Sponsored by UMF Dept. of Visual & Performing Arts. FMI: 778-7072.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES SALE

— 1-3 pm, Webster Hall, Kingfield. Benefits Am. Cancer Soc. FMI 265- 5897.

CINCO DE MAYO

TUESDAY, MAY 5

RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING — 6-7 pm team captains, 7-8 pm committee, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. American Cancer Society fundraiser. FMI: 897-4660.

READING: CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM SENIOR READING — 7 pm, the Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. UMF Creative Writing BFA Program Seniors read their poetry, fiction, nonfiction. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7182.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

MUSIC: NORTH SEA GAS — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 9 am-2 pm, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MAY 8 & 9

*RUMMAGE SALE — Fri 6-8 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley, FMI: 864-3381.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

*WALK-A-THON — 10 am, Camden Ntl. Bank parking lot, Stratton. Benefits Dead River Area Historical Society's restoration project. Sponsor sheets at local businesses. FMI: 246-2271.

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

MOTHERS DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 10

MONDAY, MAY 11

EMBDEN HS PROGRAM — 7 pm, Embden Elementary School. Program: Cemetery Art by Karen Hartsgrove. FMI: 635-2539.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

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

FRIDAY, MAY 15

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 9 am-2 pm, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

ARMED FORCES DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 16

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

FARMERS' MARKET — 3-6 pm, front Narrow Gauge Realty, Main St., Kingfield.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

MUSIC: CYNTHIA MCLEOD — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

MAY 21 TO 23

PLAY: WHITE LIES AND TALES REQUIRED — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.