Western Mountain Activities
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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.
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.
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 SATURDAY, OCT 17
SCARECROW REUNION — Main Street, Phillips. Sponsored by Phillips Conservation Commission. FMI: 639- 4296.
THRU WEDNESDAY, OCT 28
*EXHIBITION: AFTER POE: WORKS OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION — Tue-Sun 12-4 pm, UMaine Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Celebration of bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe’s birth. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7002.
THRU SATURDAY, OCT 31
*EXHIBITION: OSCAR LAZO — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Paintings & collages. FMI: 778-9105.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 14
BOOK FAIR — 9 am-4 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. FMI: 265-4132.
*TALK: BAXTER STATE PARK — 7 pm, Rm. C23, Roberts Learning Ctr., UMaine Farmington. Free, open to public. Speaker: Chaitanya York.
MOVIE: MILK — 7 & 9:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. Popcorn and drinks provided. FMI: 778- 7346.
THURSDAY, OCT 15
WORKSHOP: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 9-11 am, 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.
*POT ROAST SUPPER — 5-6 pm, New Portland Community Church. ($) Eat in, take out. FMI: 628-3421.
MOVIE: EDGAR ALLAN POE’S ANNABEL LEE — 7 pm,. Lincoln Aud., UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7424.
COMEDY: DJ HAZARD — 8 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.
FRIDAY, OCT 16
FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY DANCE — 7-11 pm, Farmington Elks Lodge. FMI: 778-4726.
*MOVIE: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO — 7 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Documentary. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-8172.
GAMES: SKATEBOARDING — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.
SWEETEST DAY
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
MAKE TRACKS FOR KIDS WALKA THON — 8 am, Meeting House Park, Farmington. Franklin County Children’s Task Force. CONCERT: RICK CHARETTE — 2 pm, Mt. Blue High School gym, Farmington. ($) Tickets: at door; Shelly’s Hometown Market, E. Wilton; Tranten’s markets, Farmington & Kingfield; Madore’s Market, W. Farmington or call 645-4488.
*HAM SUPPER — 6:30 pm, Kingfield United Methodist Church. ($) FMI/takeout: 265-4921.
HAUNTED HAYRIDE — Cathedral Pines Campground, Eustis. ($) Benefits PTC efforts. Setup scene, volunteer, FMI: 246-2002.
MONDAY, OCT 19
WORKSHOP: RÉSUMÉ WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.
TUESDAY, OCT 20
CHAMBER MONTHLY BOARD MEETING — 7 am-9 am, Homestead Bakery & Restaurant, Farmington. Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 778-4215.
OLDER ADULTS’ BENEFITS CHECKUP — 9 am-3 pm, Spectrum Generations Muskie Ctr., Waterville. For Seniors of Kennebec & Somerset counties. FMI: 873-4745.
CRAFTS: ID POUCHES — 7 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 21
*LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, Town House Restaurant, Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-3986.
THURSDAY, OCT 22
CAREERCENTER YOUTH ORIENTATION — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Youths 16-21 seeking a job. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703. WORKSHOP: MEOC 101 -– ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING — 10 am-1 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.
SPIRITS OF THE DEAD: A POE READER’S THEATRE — 12 pm, Rm. C-23, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. Readings from life, works of Edgar Allan Poe, by Frank and Teresa Roberts. FMI: 778-7424.
READING: JUST THE SCARY PARTS — 7 pm, UMaine Farmington Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Free, open to public. Selected readings from literary tales of suspense, fright, terror (various readers). FMI: 778-7424.
MUSIC: TROY MCGILVREY — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.
FRIDAY, OCT 23
FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BAKE SALE — All Day, Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby, Farmington. FMI: 1-800-398-6031.
GAMES: GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.
UNITED NATIONS DAY
SATURDAY, OCT 24
*A NIGHT OF STYLE, FASHION AND FUNDRAISING — 7 pm, Longfellow’s Restaurant banquet rm., Kingfield. ($ donation) Benefits By Your Side Baskets. FMI/Tickets: 265-2689.
MONDAY, OCT 26
BLOOD DRIVE — 11 am-4 pm, Mt. Abram High School, Salem. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800- 432-7376. Call to confirm.
WORKSHOP: PREPARING ONLINE RÉSUMÉ — 1-2:30 pm, CareerCenter,
865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 28
MOVIE: WATCHMEN — 7 & 9:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. Popcorn and drinks provided. FMI: 778-7346.
THURSDAY, OCT 29
BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley.
Book: “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair.
Free & open to public. FMI: 864- year! 4355, email bltbooks@rangeley.org.
MUSIC: BLOU — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.
FRIDAY, OCT 30
GAMES: NEW GAME NIGHT — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.
HALLOWEEN
SATURDAY, OCT 31
HALLOWEEN DANCE — 7-11 pm, Farmington Elks Lodge. Sponsor: Farmington Emblem Club #460. FMI: 778-4215.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
SUNDAY, NOV 1
*MOVIE: SPIRITS OF THE DEAD (1968) — 7 pm, Lincoln Aud., UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. 3 short films on 3 Poe stories. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7424.
TUESDAY, NOV 3
*MOVIE: FILMS FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD: SUDAN — 6:30 pm, Rm. 101, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7341.
THURSDAY, NOV 5
MUSIC: LA VENT DU NORD — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.
SATURDAY, NOV 7
CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Phillips Elementary School. ($) 8th grade fundraiser for Quebec trip. FMI/reserve table: 639-2421, sdudley@msad58.org.
*ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW — 9 am-2 pm, Olsen Student Ctr., UMaine Farmington. ($) FMI/tables: 778-7344.
MONDAY, NOV 9
EMBDEN HS PROGRAM — Meal: 5:30 pm, Embden Town House. Program: Harvest Fest Potluck/Yankee Swap. Bring a potluck main dish or salad and a $5 gift to swap. FMI: 635-2539.
*MOVIE: FILMS FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD: THE KITE RUNNER — 6:30 pm, Rm. 101, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7341.
VETERANS DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOV 11
MOVIE: THE WAY WE GET BY — 7 pm, Lincoln Aud., UMaine Farmington, Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7258.
THURSDAY, NOV 12
MUSIC: FOLK ART QUARTET — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. Celtic concert. ($) Reservations suggested. Reserve/FMI: 864-5000.
FRIDAY, NOV 13
*WMA ANNUAL MEETING — 6:30- 10 pm, Olsen Student Ctr., UMaine Farmington. “Taste of Maine.” Local food, beer, wine, Dave Mello Band, gubernatorial candidates.
TUESDAY, NOV 17
*MOVIE: FILMS FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD-IRAN: LEILA — 6:30 pm, Rm. 101, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7341.
CHAMBER MONTHLY BOARD MEETING — 7 am-9 am, Homestead Bakery & Restaurant, Farmington. Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce. FMI: 778-4215.











