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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 WEDNESDAY, MAR 3

*HARDCOVER BOOK SALE — Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thu & Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, Phillips Public Library, Main St. Benefits library. FMI: 639- 2665, 639-4296.

THRU SATURDAY, 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.

ASH WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, FEB 17

*ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE — noon, Shadagee Senior Housing, Phillips. Lunch served. FMI: 639-3786.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

FEB 17 & 18

COMEDY: BOB MARLEY — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf Inn. ($) FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, FEB 18

SADDLEBACK SKI PATROL TORCHLIGHT PARADE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

FEB 19 TO 21

THE DIVA SHOW — Fri & Sat 7:15 pm, Sun 2:15 pm, The Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. ($) Live & silent auctions during intermission. Benefits RLRS 2010 class trip. FMI: 864-9955.

SATURDAY, FEB 20

MARA CUP SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Slalom Mara Cup races ages 11-14 on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-2000.

*TIMBER HARVEST WORKSHOP — 9 am-noon, Clifford Woods, Farmington. Free, open to public. FMI: 592-2238.

PUBLIC MEAL — 11:30 am-1 pm, Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Bldg., 70 Bryant Rd., E. Wilton. ($) FMI: 778- 2354.

MUSIC: NORDICA TRIO — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. Graybert Beacham, violin & viola; Karen Beacham, clarinet; Martin Perry, piano. ($) Open to public. FMI: www.artsinstitute.org, 778-7136.

PRESIDENTS DAY

MONDAY, FEB 22 WORKSHOP: RÉSUMÉ WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800- 281-3703.

CRAFTS: DECORATE CANVAS BAGS — 7 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 7346.

TUESDAY, FEB 23

GAMES: OLYMPICS GAMING NIGHT — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778- 7346.

MARDI GRAS WEDNESDAY, FEB 24 LOCALS’ RACES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bud Light Locals’ Racing Series. Awards at Double Diamond. FMI: 1-866-266-7081.

*POT ROAST SUPPER — 5-6:30 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, Rt. 4, Fairbanks, 2.5 miles from Farmington ctr. ($) FMI: 778-3808.

MOVIE: PIRATE RADIO — 7 & 9:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.

THURSDAY, FEB 25

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.

THURSDAY, FEB 25

BLOOD DRIVE — 12-6 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington, 1 Hospital Dr. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-432-7376. Call to confirm.

BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Poet of Tolstoy Park” by Sonny Brewer. Free & open to public. FMI: 864-4355, email bltbooks@rangeley. org.

COMEDY: COMEDY NIGHT — 8 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.

FRIDAY, FEB 26

GAMES: OLYMPICS GAMING NIGHT-FINALS — 12 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.

SATURDAY, FEB 27

2ND ANNUAL SADDLEBACK MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. ‘Randonee’ / Ski Patrol Spaghetti Dinner. FMI: (866) 918-2225. *CABIN FEVER SUPPER — 5-7 pm, Smith Hall, New Vineyard. ($) Chicken stew, corn chowder, chili, breads, rolls, pies, music. Benefits New Vineyard library. FMI: 652-2250.

GAMES: BINGO — 8 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.

SUNDAY, FEB 28

SNOWMOBILE RIDE-IN — Breakfast 7:30-11 am, West Farmington Grange Hall; good grange cooking. ($) Benefits Grange Building Fund. (Helpful if clubs would RSVP @778-6968.)

FITNESS: YOGA — 10 am, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7346.

SUNDAY, FEB 28

*INDOOR YARD SALE — 10 am-2 pm, Phillips Public Library, Main St. Benefits library. FMI: 639-2665, 639-4296.

MONDAY, MAR 1

*CREATIVE WRITING GROUP — 7-9 pm, University of Maine at Farmington Library. Free, open to all genres. FMI: 491-9810.

TUESDAY TO TUESDAY

MAR 2 TO 9

J2 ALPINE NATIONALS — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Top J2 competitors SL, GS, SG & DH racing action on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 207-237-6896.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 3

*GOLD LEAF OPEN HOUSE — 3-5 pm, UMaine Farmington Student Ctr., N. Dining Hall, 111 South St., Farmington. Info about membership, classes, etc. Refreshments. FMI: 778-7063.

THURSDAY, MAR 4

KINGFIELD DAYS COMMITTEE MEETING — 6 pm, Longfellow’s Restaurant, Kingfield. Volunteers welcome.

FRIDAY, MAR 5

MUSIC: BOREAL TORDU WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FIDDLERS — 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7136, www.artsinstitute.org.

SATURDAY, MAR 6

SKI PATROL REUNION & LIVE AUCTION — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.

TD BANKNORTH RANGELEY

LAKES X-C SKI LOPPET —

Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, year! Rangeley. Non-timed touring & race

events. FMI: 864-4309.

MONDAY, MAR 8

EMBDEN HS MEETING — 7 pm, Embden Elementary School. Prog.: Big Snowstorms Remembrances (Stories & photos from members). Embden Historical Society.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 12 TO 14

PLAY: ‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ — Details TBS, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley ($) Reserve seats/FMI: 8645364.

SATURDAY, MAR 13

ST. PATRICK’S FAMILY FUN DAY — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-

SATURDAY, MAR 13

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

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS SUNDAY, MAR 14

ST. PATRICKS DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAR 17

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

THURSDAY, MAR 18

SKI MUSEUM OF MAINE FIRESIDE CHATS — 7 pm, Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Maine’s skiing history & heritage with Scott Andrews: “Schuss-Boom and Schuss- Bust: Maine Skiing’s Fast-Paced Growth and Face-Plants, 1945-2009.” FMI: 237- 2000.

FRIDAY, MAR 19

ART OPENING: A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE — 5-8 pm, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. Hallowell. 3d exhibition. Maine high school student artists. FMI: 622-3813.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 19 TO 28

EXHIBITION: A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE — Wed, Thu & Sun 12-4 pm, Fri & Sat 12-6 pm, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. 3d exhibition. Maine high school student artists. FMI: 622-3813.

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

SATURDAY, MAR 20

MARA CUP J1/2/3 GIANT SLALOM — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.

TELEMARK INVASION — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: (866) 918-2225.

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

SUGARLOAF SKI CLUB SNOWBALL — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Details TBA. FMI: 237-2000.

MONDAY, MAR 22

READING: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN WOMEN-OUR DEFINING PASSAGES — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Anthology w/50+ articles by 35+ American women; various readers. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7419, 778-0467.