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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 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 SUNDAY, MAR 14

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

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.

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.

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.

*MOVIE: BOONDOCK SAINTS 2 — 7 & 9:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. St. Pats Party green punch & food provided. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

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. 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.

*READING: ECO-JOURNALIST RICHARD ADAMS CAREY — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Visiting Writers Series. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 207-778-7346.

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.

*GAMES: CASINO NIGHT — 8 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 207- 778-7346.

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.

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

*PUBLIC MEAL — 5-6:30 pm, Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building, 70 Bryant Rd., E. Wilton. ($) FMI: 778- 2354.

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

SATURDAY, MAR 20 (Cont.)

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

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

SUNDAY, MAR 21

*FITNESS: YOGA — 10 am, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, pen to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

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

*GOSPEL MUSIC: THE CAMPBELLS — 6:30 pm, Calvary Hill Baptist Church, rt’s. 2 & 4, Wilton. Open to public. FMI: 645-2343.

MONDAY, MAR 22

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

*MSAD #58 SCHOOL OPTIONS MEETING — 6:30 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. Open to all district residents.

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. 778-7419, 0467.

TUESDAY, MAR 23

*COMPOSTING WORKSHOP — 6:30- 7:30 pm, UMaine Cooperative Ext., 138 Pleasant St., Farmington. ($) Limited space. Pre-reg.: 1-800-287-1478.

*GAMES: SOCCER VIDEO GAME — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 24

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

*FITNESS: YOGA — 5 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

*WORKSHOP: CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

THURSDAY, MAR 25

*FOOD PANTRY: STRATTONEUSTIS — 9:30 am-1 p.m., Stratton- Eustis Community Bldg., Main St., Stratton. Bring boxes. Confidential. FMI: 2466231. *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.

*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.

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.

*COMEDY: COMEDY NIGHT WITH DANIEL KINNO — 9 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

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. 778-3808, 778-4339.

*WOODLOT WINE, BEER MAKING — 9 am-12 pm, Kennebec Home Brew Supplies, 235 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington. Free, open to public. FMI: 592-2238.

SATURDAY, MAR 27 (Cont.)

*DANCE: SPRING DANCE AND SINGING CONTEST — 7 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

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.

PALM SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAR 28

MAPLE SUGARING & PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 9 am, Washburn- Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd., Livermore. ($) FMI: 897- 4366.

PASSOVER

MONDAY, MAR 29

*WORKSHOP: GROWING STRAWBERRIES AT HOME — 6:30-8 pm, UMaine Farmington, Roberts 305, 270 Main St., Farmington. FMI/pre-reg.: 1- 800-287-1478.

*CRAFTS: EGG DYING — 7 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

TUESDAY, MAR 30

*GAMES: TRIVIAL PURSUIT — 7:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 31

*MOVIE: POPCORN CINEMA-SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009) — 7 & 9:30 pm, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

APRIL FOOLS DAY

THURSDAY, APR 1

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

SATURDAY, APR 3

POND SKIMMING — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.