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 SUNDAY, MAR 7

*UMF STUDENT EXHIBITION 2010 — Tue-Sun 12-4 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Free, open to public. Painting, installation, video and digital art; drawing, performance and constructions. FMI: 778-7002.

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 24

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.

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

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

*MEET CANDIDATES FOR GOV — 6:15-7:15 pm, Rm. C23, lower level of the UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Candidate: Matt Jacobson. Student-run. Free, open to public. FMI: drtom16@hotmail.com, 645-3420.

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.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FEB 26 & 27

*CONCERT: Stiff Whiskers & the Driftwood Kids — 9:30 pm-close, Widowmaker Lounge, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. ($)”Tribal acoustic folk funk.” FMI: 237-2000.

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 Bldg. Fund. RSVP @778-6968.)

SUNDAY, FEB 28

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

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.

*MEET CANDIDATES FOR GOV — 6:15-7:15 pm, Rm. C23, lower level of the UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Candidate: Pat McGowan. Student-run. Free, open to public. FMI: drtom16@hotmail.com, 645-3420.

FRIDAY, MAR 5

*UMF STUDENT EXHIBITION CLOSING — 5 pm, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St., Farmington. Free, open to public. Closing reception, prize giving including People’s Choice Award. Painting, installation, video and digital art; drawing, performance and constructions. FMI: 778-7002.

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, Rangeley. Nontimed 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.

THURSDAY, MAR 11

*MEET CANDIDATES FOR GOV — 6:15-7:15 pm, Rm. C23, lower level of the UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Candidates: Steve Rowe and Libby Mitchell. Student-run. Free, open to public. FMI: drtom16@hotmail. com, 645-3420.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 12 TO 14

PLAY: ‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ — Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 4 pm, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. RFA production. ($) Reserve seats/FMI: 8645364.

SATURDAY, MAR 13

ST. PATRICK’S FAMILY FUN DAY — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864- 5671.

*CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, Rt. 4, Farmington. ($) Easy family dance 6:30- 7:45. Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 491-9928.

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

*MEET CANDIDATES FOR GOV — 6:15-7:15 pm, Rm. C23, lower level of the UMaine Farmington Roberts Learning Ctr. Candidates: Bruce Poliquin and Bill Beardsley. Student-run. Free, open to public. FMI: drtom16@hotmail.com, 645-3420.

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.