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

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 FRIDAY, FEB 5

FIS SPEED WEEK — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Week-long speed racing down Narrow Gauge, both DH & SG. FMI: 237-2000.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 3

LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7-9 am, Sweet Dreams, Main St., Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5678.

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.

*BLOOD DRIVE — 12-5 pm, UMaine Farmington, 246 Main St. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800- 432-7376. Call to confirm.

*BLOOD DRIVE — 1-6 pm, Skowhegan Elks, 21 Silver St. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800- 432-7376. Call to confirm.

*MATHEMATICS HOUR — 3:45 pm, Rm. 205, UMaine Farmington Ricker Addition. Complexity of d-note chords within a c-note chromatic universe. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7116.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

FEB 4 TO 7

POLAR BLAST — Events & activities throughout Stratton & Eustis. FMI: thi issue Page 9 or 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 & SATURDAY

FEB 5 & 6

OPENING RECEPTION: CENTRAL MAINE ARTIST GALLERY — Fri 4-7 pm, Sat 2-6 pm, Central Maine Artist Gallery, 72 W. Front St., Skowhegan. Penny Hall, Pam Ellis, Jan Royall, Kathleen Perelka, Mary Burr, Hannele Lahti and Neiley Harris.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

FEB 5 TO 7

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

FRIDAY TO SATURDAY

FEB 5 TO MAR 27

EXHIBITION: CENTRAL MAINE ARTIST GALLERY — Wed-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm, Central Maine Artist Gallery, 72 W. Front St., Skowhegan. Penny Hall, Pam Ellis, Jan Royall, Kathleen Perelka, Mary Burr, Hannele Lahti and Neiley Harris.

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.

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.

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE — 3-6 pm, new Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. Open to public, refreshments, tours. FMI: old # 235- 2211; new # 237-3535.

YANKEE POT ROAST DINNER — 5-7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614, Main St., Rangeley. ($) Benefits church kitchen renovations. Take-out: 864-3617. FMI: 864-5583.

SATURDAY, FEB 6

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.

MARA CUP J1/2 GIANT SLALOM — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.

*MUSIC: A&E’S HILL COUNTRY MUSIC — 1-3 pm, Salem Community Bldg., weather permitting. Refreshments on sale, donation box at door.

*MOVIE: ‘PRECIOUS’ -– 2 pm, Strand Cinema, Skowhegan. ($) Benefits Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties. FMI: 778-3460.

SC 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.

EMBDEN HS MEETING — 7 pm, Embden Elementary School. Prog.: Maine Forest Service Dept. by Shane Nichols. Embden Historical Society.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 10

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 10

PHILLIPS/STRONG LIONS CLUB INFO MEETING — 6:30 pm, Camden National Bank, Phillips. All welcome. RSVP/FMI: 491-1730, 639-2817.

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.

THURSDAY, FEB 11

*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.

*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.

MEETING/POTLUCK — Potluck 5 pm, meeting follows. North Franklin SC, Phillips Community Bldg., Main St., Phillips.

LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY

FRIDAY, FEB 12

*LINCOLN DAY DINNER — 5:45 pm, Forster Memorial Bldg., Strong. ($ donation) Franklin County Republicans hosts. Music, 50/50 raffle, live auction.

SATURDAY, FEB 13

VALENTINES FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, American Legion, 2378 Main St. (rear), Rangeley. FMI/tables: 864-5115, 864- 5475.

MAINE SKI HERITAGE CLASSIC — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. For Ski Museum of Maine. Exhibits with photos, memorabilia, vintage ski & clothing onsnow expo, group photo, parade, silent & live auctions. FMI: 237-2000.

CONCERT: JONATHAN EDWARDS — 8 pm, Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. ($) FMI: (866) 918-2225.

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.

VALENTINES DAY

& CHINESE NEW YEAR

SUNDAY, FEB 14

MARA CUP SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Top seeded Maine competitors for GS races on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 2337-2000.

PRESIDENTS DAY MONDAY, FEB 15