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.

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.

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

*CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, lunch 11 am, United Methodist Church Parish Hall, Strong. Wreaths, candy, food Rada knives, crafts, gifts, more.

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.

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.

*FARMINGTON GRANGE EVENTS -- farmer's market 10 am-12 pm, gift sale 11 am- 3 pm, luncheon 12-2 pm, Farmington Grange. Benefits grange building fund. FMI: 778-6968.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, 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.

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.

*CHILDREN’S TASK FORCE OPEN HOUSE — 10 am-1 pm, United Way office, Broadway, Farmington. Pictures w/Santa, sleigh ride, holiday cookies, hot cocoa, cider. All children receive hats, mittens, small gift.

*CHRISTMAS DANCE — 6:30 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. Local children performing. Free, open to public.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC 14

*CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Farmington Grange, Rte. 43, Bridge St., W.Farmington. ($). Easy family dance 6:30-7:45. Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 397-2241.

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.