Western Mountain Activities

2009-10-14 / 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.

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