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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.

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 FRIDAY, OCT 30

*HALLOWEEN MASK MAKING WORKSHOPS — 3 pm, Everyone’s Resource Depot, Education Ctr., Rm. 009, corner High & Lincoln St., UMaine Farmington campus. Small fee charged to children. Adults, UMF students accompanying children free. FMI: 778- 7150.

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 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: 864-4355, email bltbooks@rangeley.org.

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

*CLOTHING DRIVE — 9 am-2 pm, Farmington Falls Church of Christ, 122 Croswell Rd. Donate clean unused & unwanted clothing. FMI: 778-2093.

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.

MONDAY, NOV 2

*BLOOD DRIVE — 12-5 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1- 800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

ELECTION DAY

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 4

*LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, BMC Diner, 7 Richardson Ave., Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5844.

*STRONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 6 pm potluck, 7 pm speaker, Strong Historical Society, Vance & Dorothy Hammond Home, Main St. Franklin County outdoor adventure history: Roger Lambert. Open to public. FMI: 684-3613, 684-2195.

THURSDAY, NOV 5

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

SATURDAY, NOV 7

*HUNTER’S BREAKFAST — 5–9 am, West Farmington Grange Hall. Sponsored by Farmington Grange. FMI: 778-6968.

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.

*TITCOMB MT. SKI & SNOWBOARD SALE — 9 am-12 pm, Mt. Blue High School, Farmington. Drop off: Friday, 11/6, 5-8 pm, drop-off used equipment for consignment. FMI: 778-9031.

SATURDAY, NOV 7

*ANTIQUES, GIFTS, FARMER’S MARKET — 10 am–3 pm, West Farmington Grange Hall. Sponsored by Farmington Grange. FMI: 778-6968.

*HARVEST SUPPER — 5-6 pm, Old South First Congregational Church, Main St., Farmington. ($) Benefits church’s youth camp scholarship program. FMI: 778-0424.

MONDAY, NOV 9

*BLOOD DRIVE — 1-5 pm, Rangeley Town Hall, School St. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432- 7376. Call to confirm.

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.

TUESDAY, NOV 10

*VETERANS’ DAY OPEN HOUSE — 4-7 pm, Phillips American Legion Hall. Coffee, soup, desserts. Sponsored by Phillips American Auxiliary.

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.

MONDAY, NOV 16

*BOOK DISCUSSION-DIGGING TO AMERICA — 2 pm, 3rd floor, UMaine Farmington, Mantor Library. Novel by Anne Tyler. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7210.

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.

*BLOOD DRIVE — 1-6 pm, Elks Lodge, 21 Silver St., Skowhegan. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

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

*BLOOD DRIVE — 7:30 am-1 pm, Skowhegan High School, 61 Academy Cir. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376.

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.

SUNDAY, NOV 29

BLESSING OF THE SKIS — 11 am, Jean Luce Timing Building, base Comp Hill Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Also, awards for oldest pair of skis, oldest and youngest skier/rider, largest family group, most decked out snowboard, and ugliest skis/board. FMI: 237-2304.

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.