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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 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 TUESDAY, MAR 9

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

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.

THRU FRIDAY, APR 3O

*EXHIBITION: SHOVELTON — Mon, Tue & Thu 1-6 pm, Sat 10 an-noon, New Portland Community Library, 899 River Rd., New Portland. Pen & ink drawings, photos. FMI: 628-6561.

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. Vols. 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.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MAR 5 & 6

*RECEPTION: SCOTT LANDRY — Fri 4-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-3 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Photographs. 778-9105.

FRIDAY TO SATURDAY

MAR 5 TO 27

*EXHIBITION: SCOTT LANDRY — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Photographs. FMI: 778-9105.

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. 864-4309.

SUNDAY, MAR 7

*CONCERT: A+E’S HILL COUNTRY MUSIC — 1-3 pm, Salem Community Bldg. Donation box, refreshments on sale. FMI: 678-2091.

*ART RECEPTION: SHOVELTON — 4 pm, New Portland Community Library, 899 River Rd., New Portland. Pen & ink drawings, photos. FMI: 628-6561.

MONDAY, MAR 8

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

WEDNESDAY, MAR 10

*BLOOD DRIVE — 12:30-5 pm, FMH Board Room, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800- 432-7376. Call to confirm.

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.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

MAR 11 TO 14

*PLAY: ‘TWO ROOMS’ — Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, UMaine Farmington Alumni Theater. ($) FMI: 778-7465.

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. 864-5671.

*PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 8-11 am, Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main St. (Rt. 4), Jay. Features local foods. Meet Democratic gubernatorial & local candidates. ($) FMI: 645-4753.

*KINGFIELD DAYS AUCTIONS — 4 pm on, Herbert Hotel, Kingfield. Supports Kingfield Festival Days, July 16 to 18.

*MOVIE: ‘ONEYEAR’ — 8 pm (doors open 7:30 pm), Sugarloaf Chapel, Carrabassett Valley. Free ice cream, door prizes. FMI: 237-2304, 668-4877.

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.

SATURDAY, MAR 13 (CONT.)

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.

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYS

MAR 17, 20 & 27

*LITERACY TUTOR TRAINING — Wed 5-8 pm, Sats 10 am-3 pm, UMaine Ext. office, Skowhegan. ($) Reg.: 1-800- 322-5455.

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. Studentrun. 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.

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 hs 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.

*ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER — 5-7 pm, Mt. Abram High School. ($) Salem Township Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.

SATURDAY, MAR 20 (CONT.)

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

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

SUNDAY, MAR 21

*BENEFIT MOVIE: ‘YOUNG VICTORIA’ — 1 & 4 pm, Narrow Gauge Cinema, Farmington. ($) Benefits Literacy Volunteers. FMI: 778-3460.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 24

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

THURSDAY, MAR 25

BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. Free & open to public. FMI: 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. Candidates: Paul Lepage and Elliot Cutler. Student-run. Free, open to public. FMI: drtom16@hotmail.com, 645-3420.

SATURDAY, MAR 27

CARDBOARD BOX RACE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. (Theme: Cartoon Characters) FMI: 864-5671.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE — 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, Rt. 4, Fairbanks, 2.5 miles from Farmington ctr. FMI: 778-3808, 778- 4339.

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

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

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

MAR 27 & 28

MARA SPRING SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. MARA Cup Series on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-2000.