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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 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 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.

FRIDAY, OCT 23

FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BAKE SALE — All Day, Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby, Farmington. FMI: 1-800-398-6031.

*CHICKEN SUPPER — 5-6:30 pm, Phillips Elementary School. Chicken, potato, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, peas, squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie, beverage. ($). Benefits Phillips Shared Ministry.

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 *CRAFT SHOW — 9 am-3 pm, Salem Community Building. FMI/tables: 678-2011.

*PORK DINNER — 5 pm, American Legion Hall, Main St., Rangeley. ($) Raffles. Supports Legion.

*AL COREY BAND/MT. BLUE JAZZ BAND AUTUMN DANCE — 6-10 pm, Mt. Blue High School Gym, Farmington. All ages. Dance instruction 6-7 pm. Refreshments. Tickets: Mickey’s Hallmark, Mt. Blue Jazz Band members, Karen Beacham, 778-3561. 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. 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: 864-4355.

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

*CRAFT SALE, LUNCHEON — 10 am-3 pm, Strong Legion Hall. ($) Crafts, baked goods, books, 50/50 & quilt raffles, more.

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.

SATURDAY, NOV 14

*CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-3 pm, Temple Town Hall. Handcrafted items, food, lunch, more. Benefits Temple Vol. Fire Dept.

*HOLIDAY FAIR — 9:30-1 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-3381.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 18

*HOLIDAY CONCERT — 8:30 am, Kingfield Elementary School. Dec. 3 Holiday Concert excerpt. Mt. Abram High School Band. Medleys include selections from Nutcracker, Messiah, familiar film themes. FMI: 678-2701.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING & DINNER — 5 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital: Bass Room, Farmington. FMI: 778- 4215.

THURSDAY, NOV 19

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

FRIDAY, NOV 20

SUGARLOAF OPENING DAY — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Projected. FMI: 237-2000.

SATURDAY, NOV 21

ANNUAL MT. BLUE CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-2 am, Nichols Expo Center, Weld Street, Wilton. FMI: 778-4215.

*HOLLY FAIR — 10-2 pm, Congregational Church, Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5966.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

NOV 21 & 22

TIN MOUNTAIN ROUND UP — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bring 3 or more cans of food to Base Lodge, receive specially priced lift ticket for that day. FMI: 237-2000.

MONDAY, NOV 23

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

TUESDAY, NOV 24

*HOLIDAY CONCERT — 8:15 am, Stratton Elementary School. Dec. 3 Holiday Concert excerpt. Mt. Abram High School Band. Medleys include selections from Nutcracker, Messiah, familiar film themes. FMI: 678-2701.

THANKSGIVING

THURSDAY, NOV 26

TOYS FOR TURKEY — Thanksgiving dinner, Shipyard Brew Haus, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Dinner at the Shipyard half off for those who donate a new toy. Benefits Kingfield Giving Tree. FMI: 237- 2802.

FRIDAY, NOV 27

*SADDLEBACK MTN OPENING DAY — All day, Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

NOV 27 TO 29

ARTISANS’ OPEN HOUSE — Fri & Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, Grange, 323 Main St. (Rt. 32 N), E. Vassalboro. 30+ artisans, music, refreshments, door prize, more. FMI: 547-3525.

SATURDAY, NOV 28

*BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & HOLIDAY DECORATIONS SALE — Breakfast 7-9 am, Sale 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, Farmington. FMI/donate: 778-4272.

*LIGHTING OF THE GIVING TREE — 6 pm, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364.