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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.

EVERY SATURDAY

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 10 am-12 pm, Grange Hall, Bridge St., W. Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. Also online market pick-up day, location: www.westernmainemarket.com. FMI: 778-6602.

THRU MONDAY, NOV 30

EXHIBITION: MELANIE FARMER — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, Farmington. FMI: 778-9105.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 25

BOOK SALE — Tue 9 am-4 pm, Wed 8 am-1 pm, Bass Rm., Franklin Memorial Hosp., Farmington. ($) FMH Auxiliary host. FMI: 778-4726.

THANKSGIVING

THURSDAY, NOV 26

THANKSGIVING SERVICE — 10 am, Reeds Mill Church on Reeds Mill Rd., Madrid. FMI: 639-2713.

*THANKSGIVING DINNER — 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Mt. Blue High School, Farmington. Free, open to greater Franklin County residents. Delivery: 779-0641. FMI/volunteer: 779-0641, 645-3420. (Volunteers can also show up at 7:30 am to help.)

RANGELEY COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER — Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Free, open to public. RSVP: marsha1030@myfairpoint.net. Donations/FMI: 864-3437.

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. Projected. 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.

HOLIDAY FAIR — 9 am, Kingfield Elementary School. FMI: 265-4132.

*SKATING CLUB OPEN HOUSE — 10 am-2 pm, Ecopelagicon Nature Store, Rangeley. Rangeley Skating Club. Refreshments, door prizes, raffle. FMI: 670-5125, 491-6566.

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.

MONDAY, NOV 30

MOVIE: FILMS FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD: LITTLE SENEGAL — 6:30 pm, Rm. 101, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7341.

MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

NOV 30 TO DEC 4

LOCALS WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FREE lift tickets, rentals for local residents all week long from: Carrabassett Valley, Farmington, Freeman, Kingfield, New Portland, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley, Stratton and Strong. Valid ID required as proof of residency. FMI: 237-2000.

TUESDAY, DEC 1

*MUSIC: THE YOUNG REPUBLIC — 8 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7568.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 2

*LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7 am, Gingerbread House, Oquossoc. ($) FMI: 864-3602.

TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING — 3 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby, Farmington. Open to public. Caroling with Sammie Angel. Cookies and hot chocolate to follow. FMI call 778-4726.

THURSDAY, DEC 3

BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. Free & open to public. FMI: 864-4355, email bltbooks@rangeley. org.

HOLIDAY CONCERT — 6:30 pm, Mt. Abram High School, Salem. Full performance by Mt. Abram High School Band. Includes selections from Nutcracker, Messiah, familiar film themes, more. FMI: 678-2701.

FRIDAY, DEC 4

CRAFT & BAKE SALE — 8:30 am-2 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital Lobby, Farmington. Homemade crafts, baked goods. FMI: 778-4726.

*KINGFIELD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING — 5:30 pm, start Maple St. end Centennial Bridge, Kingfield. Live Nativity, choir, hot cocoa, cider, cookies and a Santa’s Workshop, more. FMI/cookie donations: 265-4039.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DEC 5 & 6

*MUSIC: UMF COMMUNITY CHORUS WINTER CONCERT — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

SATURDAY, DEC 5

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — 8-11 am, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangeley. FMI: 864-3443.

CHESTER GREENWOOD DAY — All day, downtown Farmington. Parade, food, music, store specials, more. Raising of the flag following parade. FMI: 778-4215.

SATURDAY, DEC 5

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES — All day, Granary, 147 Pleasant St, Farmington. Farmington Rotary Club. Viewing all day, auctioned off at evening event. FMI: 778-2500.

*CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks School Meetinghouse, Farmington. Luncheon, music, crafts, food, jewelry wreaths, books, more. FMI: 778-4705.

CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-3 pm, American Legion building, corner High and Middle St’s., Farmington. FMI: 778-2340, 778- 9585.

CHRISTMAS AT NORLANDS: THE CHILDREN’S HOUR — 11 am-4 pm, Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, Livermore. ($) 19th century parlor games, storytelling & holiday readings, children’s hands-on activities. FMI: 897-4366.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE — 2-4 pm, Redington Memorial Home (assisted retirement living), 11 North Ave., Skowhegan. Music, refreshments. FMI: 474-2444.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

DEC 5 & 6

SUGARLOAF OPENER & DAX BROWN RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Maine Alpine Racing Association athletes GS races on Narrow Gauge.

Dax Brown GS Sunday. FMI:

237-2000. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

DEC 7 TO 12 LOCALS WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FREE lift tickets, rentals for local residents all week long from: Carrabassett Valley, Farmington, Freeman, Kingfield, New Portland, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley, Stratton and Strong. Valid ID required as proof of residency. FMI: 237-2000.

TUESDAY, DEC 8

MOVIE: EXCLUSIVE TO ALJAZEERA: MEDIA & DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST — 6:30 pm, Rm. 101, UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7341.

THURSDAY, DEC 10

USDA LOCAL WORK GROUP MEETING — 1 pm, conference rm., USDA Service Ctr., 107 Park St., Farmington. Signup by 12/7: 778-4279, fax 778-5785.

FRIDAY, DEC 11

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

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

DEC 11 TO 13

MOUNTAIN HOLLY DAYS — Throughout Rangeley area. Most businesses participating. FMI: 864-5364.

SATURDAY, DEC 12

CHRISTMAS IN AVON CRAFT SALE — 9 am-1 pm, Avon Community Hall. Tables/space for rent ($). Raffles, holiday cookie decorating contest, “Christmas Past” table, “Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen” table. FMI, rentals, donations: 639-5811, 639- 4408.

*MUSIC: UMF COMMUNITY CHORUS WINTER CONCERT — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

SUNDAY, DEC 13

WALK TO BETHLEHEM — 5:30 pm, Rangeley Inn; 6:15 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. FMI: 864- 3381.

WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY

THURSDAY, DEC 17

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

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

DEC 17 TO 20

EASTERN CUP FIS SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. SL and GS races on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237- 2000.

FRIDAY, DEC 18

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY — 8 pm-midnight, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Benefits Rangeley Giving Tree & Rangeley food Pantry. Bring: nonperishable food items or giving tree gifts (most needed: adult & teen clothing Lg., XL & XXL).

SUNDAY, DEC 20

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PAGEANT — 9 am, R.H. Bell Interfaith Chapel, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI: 237-2304.

FIRST DAY WINTER

MONDAY, DEC 21