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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 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 4-6 pm, Sat 10 am-noon, New Portland Community Library, 899 River Rd., New Portland. Pen & ink drawings, photos. FMI: 628-6561.

THRU SUNDAY, MAR 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. 622-3813.

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: 778-7346.

THURSDAY, MAR 25

FOOD PANTRY: STRATTON-EUSTIS — 9:30 am-1 p.m., Stratton-Eustis Community Bldg., Main St., Stratton. Bring boxes. Confidential. ?: 2466231.

THURSDAY, MAR 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.

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. FMI: 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.

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 MAINE MAPLE SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAR 28

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

*MAINE MAPLE TRIP — 10 am, The Landing, UMaine Farmington Olsen Student Ctr. Visiting area maple farms. Free, open to public. FMI: kasper@maine.edu, 778-7346.

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.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

APR 3 & 4

2ND ANNUAL J4 CAN/AM — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Top J4 racers, Eastern U.S. & Eastern Canada on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-6896.

EASTER

SUNDAY, APR 4

EASTER EGG HUNT, COSTUME PARADE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5671.

MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

APR 4 TO 7

SPRING FIS SERIES — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. GS & SL action on Narrow Gauge. FMI: 237-2000.

WEDNESDAY, APR 7

*LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7-9 AM, Saddleback Ski Lodge Saddleback Mt. ($) FMI: 864-5671.

MSAD 74 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Solon Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in MSAD 74 in the fall. Pre-registration required. Pre-reg.: 635-2727, x 3.

SNOWMAKERS BALL — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Live music, snowmakers’ spoof movie, formal attire encouraged. FMI: 237-2000.

THURSDAY, APR 8

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

FRIDAY, APR 9

MSAD 74 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Garrett Schenck School. For children entering kindergarten in MSAD 74 in the fall. Pre-registration required. FMI/Pre-reg.: 635-2727, ext. 3.

SATURDAY, APR 10

PARK SHARK CHALLENGE — Saddleback Maine, Rangeley. Slope style event. FMI: 864-5671.

28TH ANNUAL MCKAY/WADDLE SCHOLARSHIP RACE — Comp Hill, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits young in the Sugarloaf region athletes. BBQ at Jean Luce Bldg. FMI: 237-2000.

*EMERY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION — 2 pm, lawn next to UMaine Farmington’s Alumni Theater. Construction begins spring 2010. Following ceremony, reception UMF’s Nordica Auditorium, refreshments, entertainment, view building plans. Free, open to public. FMI: jennifer.eriksen@ maine.edu, 778-7048.

SUNDAY, APR 11

MUSIC: IMPROVOX IN CONCERT — 5 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: kruch2@myfairpoint.net, 778-7136.

*CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Farmington Grange, Rte. 43, Bridge St., W.Farmington. ($). Easy family dance 6:30-7:45. Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 491-9928.

MONDAY, APR 12

EMBDEN HS MEETING — 7 pm, Embden Elementary School. Prog.: Old Cookbooks (Bring yours!). Embden Historical Society.