2010-01-20 / Western Mountain Activities

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 THURSDAY

*STUDY GROUP: ‘SCIENCE OF MIND’ — 7-9 pm, Sweat Lodge, LaGrange. Teachings & techniques in the infinite power of spiritual mind healing. Free. FMI: 943-5740.

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.

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. 778-9105.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20

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

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20

*PUBLIC SUPPER — 5—6 pm, Fairbanks School Meetinghouse, Rt. 4, 3 miles N. downtown Farmington. ($) Pot roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, gingerbread. Eat in or take out.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JAN 21 TO 23

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

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. FMI: 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.

*SM. BIZ WORKSHOP: PRICING — 5-8 pm, Wilton CareerCenter. “Pricing for what you are worth,” Betty Gensel- CEI. ($) FMI: 882-7552.

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. FMI: 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, FEB 1

*SM. BIZ WORKSHOP: CASH FLOW — 5-8 pm, Wilton CareerCenter. “Putting Cash Flow into Your Business,” Rose Creps-AVCOG. ($) FMI: 882- 7552.

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, FEB 5

*BENEFIT CONCERT: PHIL POIRIER — 7-9 pm, Treat Memorial Library Aud., 56 Main St., Livermore Falls. Washburn- Norlands Living History Center barn rebuilding. Benefits FMI: 897-4366.

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.

SATURDAY, FEB 6

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.

*CLOTHING SALE — 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks School Neighborhood Assoc., Rt. 4, Fairbanks, Farmington. Gently used & new clothing, shoes, purses, more. Donations/FMI: 778-4349, 778- 3808, 778-6214.

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.

MONDAY, FEB 8

*SM. BIZ WORKSHOP: GROW YOUR BUSINESS — 5-8 pm, Wilton CareerCenter. “Marketing: A Successful Strategy to Grow Your Business,” Rose Creps-AVCOG & Betty Gensel-CEI. ($) FMI: 882-7552.

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.

WEDNESDAYS, FEB 10 & 17

*SM. BIZ WORKSHOP: QUICKBOOKS INTRO — 9 am-12 pm, Wilton CareerCenter. Two three-hour seminars, Rose Creps-AVCOG. ($) FMI: 882- 7552.

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