Western Mountain Activities

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS — Reg. 5:30 pm, 1st throw 6 pm, Farmington Elks' Lodge, W. Farmington. FMI: 778-6761.

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 MONDAY

OLD CROW INDIAN BAND — 7:30 pm, gazebo, Meeting House Park, Farmington. FMI: 293-2223 or 778- 6215.

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.

FREE CONCERT — 11:30 am-1 pm, Gazebo in downtown Farmington. Bring lunch, chair. (Country or Oldies) Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424, 778-3900.

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.

SANDY RIVER FARMERS' MARKET — 2-6 pm, Better Living Center parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

THRU TUESDAY, JUL 17

EXHIBITIONS: KNOWLTON & STEWART — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. Stephanie Knowlton, quilts & Barbara Stewart, acrylic paintings. Plus permanent exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025.

THRU FRIDAY, JUL 31

EXHIBITION: AREA ARTISTS — Reinholt Fine Arts Gallery, Main St., Kingfield. 18 local artists. Paintings, prints, stained glass, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, more. FMI: 266-4656.

CANADA DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUL 1

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 1 TO 5

CANOE, KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS — Wed practice runs; Thu, Sat & Sun down river races; Fri sprint races; lower Dead River, W.Forks. www.forksarea.com.

THURSDAY, JUL 2

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

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

JUL 2 TO 4

PLAY: CURTAINS — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Family Musical Comedy. TicketsI: 474-7176.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 2 TO 5

HOULTON FAIR — Houlton, A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment. FMI: Lori Weston, 25 Chandler St., Houlton 04730; 532-2977, http://www.houltonfair.com.

FRIDAY, JUL 3

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION — 10 am-dusk, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. Children's day parade, cookouts, silent auction, entertainment in the park, fireworks. FMI: 864-5364.

DUCK RACE — following the Children's Day Parade, Haley Pond Stream, Rangeley. RRHC Inc. sponsor. FMI: 864-4397.

CHICKEN BARBEQUE — 5-7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. FMI: 864-3381.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 3 TO 5

NEW ENGLAND 4x4 JAMBOREE — 7 am-9 pm, Hunnewell Valley, Rt. 16, Embden. ($) Monster trucks, mud runs, rack walking, more. Camping avail. No alcohol, glass Tickets/FMI: 635-2289, www.hunnewellvalley.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

SATURDAY, JUL 4

4TH OF JULY — Valley Crossing to Carrabassett Valley Town Park. Children's parade, food, music, magic, sawdust pile, fireworks, more. FMI: 235- 2645.

4TH OF JULY PARADE — Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington Twp. FMI: 628-3471.

4TH OF JULY PARADE — 8:15 am parade lineup begins Mallet School (9:15 am judging begins), 10 am parade begins & proceeds to downtown Farmington. FMI: 778-2500.

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW — 10 am-4 pm, Rangeley Inn Green, Rangeley. Birds of a Feather Gallery sponsor. FMI: 864-5364.

AUCTION — 9 am viewing, 10 am auction, Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum, Rt. 16, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5595.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE — 10:30 on, Pierce House Lawn, Main St., Farmington. Benefits Old South Church programs. FMI: 778-5948.

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander's Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

SATURDAY TO TUESDAY

JUL 4 TO 7

"CRAZY FOR YOU" — Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Rangeley Friends of the Arts. ($) FMI/tickets: 864-5364.

SUNDAY, JUL 5

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander's Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

PLAY: CURTAINS — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Family Musical Comedy. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

CONCERT: STARS & STRIPES — 6 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd. Free; donations accepted. Organist Robert Ludwig. Reception after. 864-3381.

SUNDAY & MONDAY

JUN 5 & 6

CARRABASSETT VALLEY TRAPPERS — booths, demos, vendors, more. Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington Twp. FMI: 628-3471.

MONDAY, JUL 6

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 9-11 am, Smalls Falls, Sandy River Plantation. ($) Maine Word. FMI/Prereg.: caroline@maineword.com, 491- 9810.

WEDNESDAY, JUL 8

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

PET SHOW — 1 pm, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. Rangeley Public Library sponsor. (Rain date July 9) FMI: 864-5529.

PLAY: CURTAINS — 2 & 7 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Family Musical Comedy. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

THURSDAY, JUL 9

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.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & SALE — 10 am-3 pm, Oquossoc Park, Oquossoc. Rangeley Region Guides' & Sportsmen's Assoc. FMI: 864-5364.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

JUL 9 TO 11

PLAY: CURTAINS — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Family Musical Comedy. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 9 TO 12

OSSIPEE VALLEY FAIR — Hiram, Old-fashion fair. Unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway and drag racing, animal pulling events. FMI: Kathleen Haley, Box 548, Limington ME 04049; 793-8434, http://www.ossipeevalleyfair. com.

THURSDAYS

JUL 9 TO 30

YOUNG WRITERS — 1-3 pm, Phillips Public Library. 9th- 12th grade Short Fiction Class ($) Maine Word. FMI/Prereg.: caroline@maineword.com, 491- 9810.

SATURDAY, JUL 11

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 9-11 am, Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton. ($) Maine Word. FMI/Pre-reg.: 491-9810, caroline@maineword.com.

LEXINGTON OLD HOME DAY — 10 am, Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington. Bus tour (10 am & 2 pm-$), exhibits, lunch & bean-holes beans ($), more. FMI: 465-8238.

*CONTRA DANCE — 6:30-7:30 easy family dances, 7:30-8 pm potluck snacks, 8 pm Regular dance, West Farmington Grange, Bridge St.Sit-in musicians welcome. ($) Caller Richard Green, band the Smith Brothers. FMI: 491-9928.