Western Mountain Activities
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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.
THRU WEDNESDAY, JAN 13
FIS SG — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Super Giant Slalom action on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-2000.
WEDNESDAY, 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.
FRIDAY, JAN 15
*FISH CHOWDER LUNCHEON — 11:30 am-1 pm, Fairbanks Union Church. ($) FMI/delivery (5 miles from church):778-4705.
FRIDAY& SATURDAY
JAN 15 & 16
*CONCERT: GENTLEMEN HALL — 9:30 pm-close, Widowmaker Lounge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. 6-piece robofunk. FMI: 237-2000.
SATURDAY, JAN 16
FAMILY FUN DAY — All day, Saddleback Maine. FMI: 864-5671.
SATURDAY, JAN 16
*VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RIDE — host: Paul Bunyan SC, Bangor. Meet at clubhouse, 1862 Union St., 7:30 am, coffee, doughnuts, conversation. Ride leaves clubhouse at 9 am.
WORKSHOP: SMALL WOODLOT BIOMASS HARVESTING — 9 amnoon, Bacon Rd., Mercer. Free, open to public. Dress for weather. 592-2238.
FISHTALES & COCKTAILS FUNDRAISER — Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits Casting For Recovery. FMI: 237-2000.
*PUBLIC SUPPER — 5-6:30 pm, Harnden Masonic Lodge bldg., 70 Bryant Rd., E. Wilton. ($) Benefits bldg. fund. FMI: 778-2354.
NIGHT OF COMEDY — 6 & 8 pm, Shipyard BrewHaus, Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Karen Morgan & Nancy Witter. ($) $5 of each ticket benefits Casting For Recovery. FMI: 237-2000.
*CLUB DINNER, MEETING — Rangeley Lakes SC, 5:30 pm, meeting hall, Episcopal Church, Main St., Rangeley.
CONCERT: COMMANDER CODY — 8 pm, Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. ($) FMI: (866) 918-2225.
CONCERT: LITTLE FEAT — King Pine Rm., Base Lodge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. ($) 21+ show. Bud Light Concert Series. Tickets/FMI: 1-800-THE-LOAF.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JAN 16 & 17 USASA BX — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Snowboardcross action on Sidewinder. FMI: 237-2000.
SUNDAY, JAN 17
*RADAR RUNS — Portage Lake, Ranger St., lakefront. Host: Portage Lakers SC. Reg. 9 am; Races 10 am, ($) maximum 300 runs sold. Classes: stock, improved, vintage, junior, mini. Under 18-parent required. Must be 10 years old to run a sled over 250cc. Awards ceremony Dean’s Motor Lodge. FMI: 227-0045.
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.
SATURDAY, JAN 23
*CLUB RIDE — Solon Snow Hawks SC. 8 am Griswold’s to Grand Falls, lunch at Northern Outdoors.
*ANNUAL SNOW FEST — Norway Trackers SC, on Norway Lake. Snowmobile racing, antique snowmobile parade, chowder fest, more. 743-8256.
SUNDAY, JAN 24
*DIVA AUDITIONS 4 pm, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. FMI: 864-9955.
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.
*CLUB BoD MEETING — Moosehead Riders SC, Greenville. 6:30 pm at the clubhouse. www.mooseheadriders.org.
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 ($). FMI: 237- 2000.
*CLUB NIGHT RIDE, COOKOUT — Moosehead Riders SC, Greenville. Meet 6 pm at the clubhouse. Bring cookout food. FMI: www.mooseheadriders. org.
*MEETING/POTLUCK — Solon Snow Hawks, Solon Fire Station. Potluck 6 pm, meeting 7 pm.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JAN 30 & 31
FREESTYLE MOGULS MEET —
Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. freestyle moguls B-meet on Skidder. FMI: 237-2000.
SUNDAY, JAN 31
MARA J3/4/5 MULTI-EVENT — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.
SUNDAY TO TUESDAY
JAN 31 TO FEB 2
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAINE WINTER GAMES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. 500+ athletes from 80 Maine communities will compete in the 41st Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf. Fireworks Display. FMI: 237-2000.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
FEB 1 TO 5
FIS SPEED WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley.
Week-long speed racing down Narrow Gauge, both DH & SG. FMI: 237-2000.
GROUNDHOG DAY
TUESDAY, FEB 2
WEDNESDAY, FEB 3
*CLUB RIDE, BREAKFAST — Moosehead Riders SC, Greenville. Meet 8 am at the clubhouse. (Wednesday rides continue for the rest of the season) Half & full day rides. FMI: www.mooseheadriders. org.
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
FEB 4 TO 7
POLAR BLAST — Events & activities throughout Stratton & Eustis. FMI: www.eustismaine.com.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
FEB 5 TO 7
NEW ENGLAND POND HOCKEY FESTIVAL — Details TBA. Rangeley area. FMI: 864-5364.
SATURDAY, FEB 6
TELEMARK INVASION — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.
BUSCH SNOWMOBILE CHARITY RIDE — 9 am, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Events and entertainment throughout Rangeley area. ($) FMI: 224- 2060, www.neracing.com.
*CLUB RIDE — Solon Snow Hawks SC, Griswold’s 10 am Club trails.
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. 237-2000.
MARA CUP J1/2 GIANT SLALOM — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.
*MEETING — 2 pm at Webster Hall, Kingfield. Sno Wanderers SC, Kingfield. FMI: 265-2700.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 10
LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Judson’s. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.
*ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE MEET — Gates open 9:30 am, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rt. 73, Owls Head (2 mi. south of Rockland). Exhibit your vintage snowmobile free. Demonstrations, exhibits, activities. (No pets.) FMI: www.owlshead. org, 594-4418.
