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EVERY WEDNESDAY

*WORKSHOP: JUMP-START JOB SEARCH — 8:30 am-12:30 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.

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.

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 SATURDAY, FEB 28

EXHIBITION: MARY BETH MORRISON — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 778- 9105.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 30

SUGARLOAF CHARITY SUMMIT CHALLENGE — 11 am-1 pm, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits Maine Cancer Foundation & Martha B. Webber Breast Care Ctr. Register at Jean Luce Building, Comp Hill ($). FMI: 237- 2000.

SKI MUSEUM OF MAINE FIRESIDE CHATS — 7 pm, Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Maine’s skiing history and heritage w/ Scott Andrews. “Down-Mountain and Cross Country: 140 years of Skiing in Maine.” Admission free, donations welcome. FMI: 237-2000.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, DEC 31

BLOOD DRIVE — 12:30-5 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

ALEX THE JESTER — 7:30-9:30 pm, King Pine Rm., Base Lodge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Party with Alex the Jester, interactive games, activities, crafts, entertainment. Free. FMI: 237- 2000.

~2010~ NEW YEARS DAY

FRIDAY, JAN 1

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

JAN 2 & 3

GREG FRANCOEUR MEMORIAL MOGUL MEET — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Freestyle mogul meet on Skidder. FMI: 237-2000.

SUNDAY, JAN 3

*MUSIC: A+E HILL COUNTRY MUSIC — 1-3 pm, Salem Community Bldg. Freshments, donations at door.

MONDAY, JAN 4

MEATHEAD FILMS MOVIE TOUR & PARTY — 9 pm, Widowmaker Lounge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Movie Wild Stallions, live music from The Figgs. FMI: 237-2000.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 6

*LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Gepetto’s. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.

FRIDAY, JAN 8

*BLOOD DRIVE — 12-5 pm, Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

SATURDAY, JAN 9

PLAY: ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU!’ — 3 p.m. Mt. Abram Regional High School. MTA drama students. ($)

SUNDAY, JAN 10

MARA CUP SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. GS Race action on Narrow Gauge, competitors MARA Cup points. FMI: 237-2000.

MONDAY, JAN 11

*WORKSHOP: RÉSUMÉ WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.

MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

JAN 11 to 13

FIS SG — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Super Giant Slalom action on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, JAN 13

*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.

*LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Shipyard. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.

MARIONETTES: HANSEL & GRETEL — 7:30 pm, King Pine Rm., Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. National Marionette Theatre. Free admission. FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, JAN 14

*WORKSHOP: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800- 281-3703.

SATURDAY, JAN 16

FAMILY FUN DAY — All day, Saddleback Maine. FMI: 864-5671.

*WORKSHOP: SMALL WOODLOT BIOMASS HARVESTING — 9 amnoon, Bacon Rd., Mercer. Free, open to public. Dress for weather. FMI: 592- 2238.

FISHTAILS & COCKTAILS FUNDRAISER — Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits Casting For Recovery. FMI: 237-2000.

NIGHT OF COMEDY — 6 & 8 pm, Shipyard BrewHaus, Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Karen Morgan & Nancy Witter. ($) $5 of each ticket benefits Casting For Recovery. FMI: 237-2000. CONCERT: LITTLE FEAT — King Pine Rm., Base Lodge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. ($) 21+ show. Bud Light Concert Series. Tickets/FMI: 1- 800-THE-LOAF.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

JAN 16 & 17

USASA BX — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Snowboardcross action on Sidewinder. FMI: 237-2000.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

MONDAY, JAN 18

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20

*LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at The Rack. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JAN 21 TO 23

RANGELEY SNOWMOBILE SNODEO — Throughout Rangeley area. Many events, exhibitions, competitions, more. FMI: 8764-5364.

THURSDAY, JAN 22

*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.

SUNDAY TO THURSDAY

JAN 24 TO 28

WHITE WHITE WORLD WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Nightly Theme Parties, Live Music, Contests, Races, Kings, Queens, plus Daily Apres Parties, more. FMI/details: www.sugarloaf. com, 237-2000.

MONDAY, JAN 25

MARA SG CAMP — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Camp for J3 youth training for SG events. FMI: 237-2000.

*WORKSHOP: RÉSUMÉ WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.

TUESDAY, JAN 26

SUGARLOAF SCHUSS — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Named for the oldest ski race at Sugarloaf, J3, J2 and J1 seeded competitors on Narrow Gauge SG course. FMI: 237-2000.

WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY

JAN 27 TO 29

MARA/VARA DH — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Seeded racers from both Maine and Vermont visit Sugarloaf’s Narrow Gauge for downhill competition. FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, JAN 28

*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.

BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. Free & open to public. FMI: 864- 4355, email bltbooks@rangeley.org.

SATURDAY, JAN 30

SUGARLOAF CHARITY SUMMIT — 11 am-1 pm, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits Maine Cancer Foundation & Martha B. Webber Breast Care Ctr. Register at Jean Luce Building, Comp Hill ($). FMI: 237-2000.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

JAN 30 & 31

FREESTYLE MOGULS MEET — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. freestyle moguls B-meet on Skidder. FMI: 237- 2000.

SUNDAY TO TUESDAY

JAN 31 TO FEB 2

41ST ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAINE WINTER GAMES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. 500+ athletes from 80 Maine communities will compete in the 41st Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf. Fireworks Display. FMI: 237-2000.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

FEB 1 TO 5

FIS SPEED WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley.

Week-long speed racing down Narrow Gauge, both DH & SG. FMI: 237-2000.

GROUNDHOG DAY

TUESDAY, FEB 2

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

FEB 4 TO 7

POLAR BLAST — Events & activities throughout Stratton & Eustis. FMI: www.eustismaine.com.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

FEB 5 TO 7

NEW ENGLAND POND HOCKEY FESTIVAL — Details TBA. Rangeley area. FMI: 864-5364.

SATURDAY, FEB 6

TELEMARK INVASION — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.

SUGARLOAF SKI CLUB WINE TASTING — 5:30-7 pm, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Wine Tasting at Golf Clubhouse. Benefits Sugarloaf Ski Club Youth Scholarship program. ($). FMI: 207-237-6955.

CONCERT: RUSTED ROOT — King Pine Rm., Base Lodge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. ($) 21+ show. Bud Light Concert Series. Tickets/FMI: 1- 800-THE-LOAF.

SUNDAY, FEB 7

USASA HALFPIPE COMPETITION — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Halfpipe competition in the Superpipe. FMI: 237- 2000.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 10

*LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Judson’s. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.

LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY

FRIDAY, FEB 12