Western Mountain Activities
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, JAN 6
LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Gepetto’s. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 6
*COMEDY: FRANK SANTOS JR, HYPNOSIS — 7:30-9 pm, King Pine Rm., Base Lodge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. After-party, Widowmaker w/Twiddle. ($) 18+; proper ID req’d. FMI: 237-2000.
THURSDAY, JAN 7
*CONCERT: RAHZEL LIVE — 9 pm, Widowmaker Lounge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. “Godfather of Noyze.” ($) 18+; proper ID req’d. FMI: 237-2000.
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
*MOUNTAIN DEW VERTICAL CHALLENGE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.
*GENEALOGY MEETING — 10 am, Farmington Public Library. Sandy River Genealogical Society. Program: “Remembering Franklin County.” Open to public.
PLAY: ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU!’ — 3 p.m. Mt. Abram Regional High School. MTA drama students. ($)
SATURDAY, JAN 9
*CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Fairbanks School Meetinghouse, Rt. 4, Farmington. ($). Easy family dance 6:30- 7:45. Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 491-9928.
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. 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. ($) $5 of each ticket benefits Casting For Recovery. FMI: 237-2000.
*CONCERT: COMMANDER CODY — 8 pm, Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. ($) FMI: (866) 918-2225.
SATURDAY, JAN 16
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
*MARA J3/4 GIANT SLALOM — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.
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, JAN 31
*MARA J3/4/5 MULTI-EVENT — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.
SUNDAY TO TUESDAY
JAN 31 TO FEB 2
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.
*BUSCH SNOWMOBILE CHARITY RIDE — 9 am, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. FMI: www.neracing.com.
