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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 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.

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.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

THRU SEP 3

LIVING HISTORY TOURS — 10 am-3 pm, Washburn-Norlands Living History Ctr., 290 Norlands Rd., Livermore. ($) FMI: 897-4366.

WINDSOR FAIR — Windsor, A large progressive fair with extensive agricultural, craft, art exhibits. Large midway, animal pulling events, harness racing, and mechanical pulling. FMI: Lincoln Orff, PO Box 971, Jefferson ME 04348; 549-7121, http://www.windsorfair.com.

WEDNESDAYS, THRU SEP 16

SAVVY CAREGIVER TRAINING — 1-3 pm, Farmington. Free. For family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. FMI/Reg.: 1-800- 272-3900.

THRU FRIDAY, SEP 18

EXHIBITIONS: SHAHN & WILKINSON — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. Abby Shahn, paintings, etc. & Alice Wilkinson, photographs. FMI: 265-5025.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 2

LADIES'/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, Country Club Inn, Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-3831.

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

LEWIS & CLARK TALK — 6 pm potluck, 7 pm talk, Strong Historical Society, Vance & Dorothy Hammond home, Main St. Open to public. FMI: 684-3613 or 684-2195.

THURSDAY, SEP 3

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

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

SEP 3 TO 5

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

THURSDAY TO MONDAY

SEP 3 TO 7 BLUE HILL FAIR — Blue Hill, Great country fair midway, exhibits, nonparimutuel racing, animal pulling events, entertainment. FMI: Robert Eaton, PO Box 390, Blue Hill ME 04614; 374- 3701, http://www.bluehillfair.com, email: office@bluehillfair.com.

THURSDAY TO THURSDAY

SEP 3 TO 24

EXHIBITION: EKPHRASIS — Tue- Sun, 12-4 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Dudley Zopp, Susan Webster, Jeffrey Thomson, Christopher Lavery, Stuart Kestenbaum, Krista Connerly. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7002.

FRIDAY TO MONDAY

SEP 4 TO 7

SPRINGFIELD FAIR — Route 169, Springfield, Stage show, animal pulling events-antique auto, midway, livestock exhibits. FMI: Kirk Ritchie, PO Box 342, Lee ME 04455; 738-2888, http://thespringfieldfair. com. HARMONY FREE FAIR — Harmony, This is a small free fair featuring rides, crafts, food and motor sports, as well as animals. FMI: Mel Chadbourne, 177 Chadbourne Rd., Harmony ME 04942; http://www.harmonyfreefair.org, 683- 5873.

SATURDAY, SEP 5

ROMP — Details TBA. Rangeley- Oquossoc-Mountain-Pursuit with a triathlon, music, hikes, barbeque, family fun to benefit the Rangeley Trails Center. FMI: 864-5364.

OPEN HOUSE — Loon Lake Rd., Rangeley. Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club. FMI: 864-5364.

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander's Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org. CHINESE AUCTION — 1 pm, Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington Twp. FMI: 628-3471.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SEP 5 & 6

MUD RUN OF CHAMPIONS — 7 am- 9 pm, Hunnewell Valley, Rt. 16, Embden. ($) Monster trucks, high hurdle, long jumps, more. Camping avail. No alcohol, glass Tickets/FMI: 635-2289, www.hunnewellvalley. com.

SUNDAY, SEP 6

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE TWO — Rangeley Lakes Trail Center. Saddleback Challenge. FMI: 864-5671.

POKER RUN — 9 am, Farmington Elks Lodge. ($) All vehicles. Rain or shine. FMI: 778-1959.

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

CHICKEN BBQ — 11 am-2 pm, Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington Twp. FMI: 628-3471.

MONDAY, SEP 7

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

TUESDAY, SEP 8

*BLOOD DRIVE — 2-6 pm, Forster Memorial Bldg., 11 Main St., Strong. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 9

CONCERT: JOHN BROWN'S BODY — Doors @ 8 pm, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St., Unity. ($) Tickets: Bull Moose Music, www.unityme. org/theater/. FMI: 948-7469.

THURSDAY, SEP 10

*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.

SENIORSPLUS MOBILE OFFICE — 11 am-1 pm, Old South Church, Farmington. Answer seniors' questions, resources, Medicare concerns, legal documents presentation. Free, open to public. FMI: 1-800-427-1241.

EXHIBITION PARTY: EKPHRASIS — 5-7 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Dudley Zopp, Susan Webster, Jeffrey Thomson, Christopher Lavery, Stuart Kestenbaum, Krista Connerly. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7002.

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

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

SEP 10 TO 12

PLAY: WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

SEP 10 TO 13

CLINTON LIONS FAIR — Clinton, Family atmosphere, midway, animal pulling events, mechanical pulling events, exhibits, stage entertainment. FMI: Jon Whitten Sr., 12 McNally Road, Clinton ME 04927; 426-8013, 474-8287, e-mail: jonw1@verizon.net, http://www.clintonlionsfair.com.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

SEP 11 TO 13

LITCHFIELD FAIR — 44 Plains Rd., Litchfield, Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pulling events. FMI: Charles Smith, 279 Main St., Lisbon Falls ME 04252; 353-8105.

SATURDAY, SEP 12

CORNISH FAIR — Cornish, (Unlicensed) This is a horse racing venue with exhibits. FMI: Joan Bettencourt, 12 Cumberland St., Cornish ME 04020; 625-4469.

SUNDAY, SEP 13

PLAY: WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

SUNDAY TO SATURDAY

SEP 13 TO 19

OXFORD COUNTY FAIR — Oxford, Livestock Shows, animal pulling events, midway, crafts, exhibits and harness racing track. FMI: Susanne Grover, Box 193, Norway ME 04268; 743-9594, http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com.

MONDAY, SEP 14

*ADULT COLLEGE PLANNING — 10 am-1 pm, CareerCenter, 232 Main St., South Paris. Helps adults plan for college. Free. Reg.: 1-880-281-3703.

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

EMBDEN HS PROGRAM — 7 pm, Embden House. Program: Annual Meeting & Election of Officers, Brief Comment: When You Became an EHS Member? FMI: 635-2539.

TUESDAY, SEP 15

CHAMBER MONTHLY BOARD MEETING — 7 am-9 am, Homestead Bakery & Restaurant, Farmington. Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 778-4215.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 16

PLAY: WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW — 2 & 7 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403.

THURSDAY, SEP 17

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