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EVERY WEDNESDAY

*WORKSHOP: JUMP-START JOB SEARCH — 8:30 am-12:30 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. (None on 4/21, on 4/23 instead) 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 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.

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

*TALK: GINO NALLI ON HEALTH CARE REFORM — 11:45 am, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

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

*MOVIE: WE FEED THE WORLD — 7 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

THURSDAY TO FRIDAY

APR 1 TO 30

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

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

APR 2 & 3

*RECEPTION: IRENE DUPLISSIS — Fri 4-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-3 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. Watercolors. 778-9105.

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.

TUESDAY, APR 6

*ART SHOW MSAD #58 & MT ABRAM — 4-6 pm, Mt. Abram High School, Salem. Student artwork grades k-12. FMI: 678-2701.

*EMPTY BOWL SUPPER — 5:30- 6:30 pm, Mt. Abram High School cafeteria, Salem. Student-made soups in student-made bowls. ($ donation) FMI: 678-2701.

*MOVIE: GOOD FOOD — 7 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

*MOVIE: WATER FIRST — 8:15 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

WEDNESDAY, APR 7 MSAD 74 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Solon Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in MSAD 74 in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Pre-registration required. Prereg.: 635-2727, ext. 3.

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

*MAINE SKIING HISTORY SLIDESHOW — 7 pm, Herbert Hotel, Main St., Kingfield. Ski Museum of Maine “Fireside Chat.” Free. 491-5481.

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

THURSDAY, APR 8

*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, 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.

*MOVIE: POWER OF COMMUNITY — 7 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

*MOVIE: MADE IN CHINA — 8:15 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

FRIDAY, APR 9

MSAD 74 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Garrett Schenck School. For children entering kindergarten in MSAD 74 in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Pre-registration required. Prereg.: 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 Aud., refreshments, entertainment, view building plans. Free, open to public. FMI: jennifer.eriksen@maine.edu, 778-7048.

*BENEFIT POTLUCK & SILENT AUCTION — 5:30 pm, Sugarloaf Touring Center, Carrabassett Valley. Benefits Mary Robbins. FMI/donations: 235-2615.

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.

TUESDAY, APR 13

*STRATTON KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Stratton Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Preregistration required. Pre-reg.: 246-2283.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 7:30-9 am, Homestead Bakery, Farmington. Franklin County Children’s Task Force.

Free. FMI: 778-6960.

*TALK: SHIRL ROCCAPRIORE — 11:45 am, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Filmmaker (Artspirit) and artist. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

*MOVIE: ARTSPIRIT — 7 pm, Thomas Aud., UMaine Farmington Preble Hall. Part of Social Justice Cinema Film Fest. Free, open to public. FMI: 778-7433.

WEDNESDAY, APR 14

*PHILLIPS KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Phillips Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Preregistration required. Pre-reg.: 639-2909.

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

THURSDAY, APR 15

*KINGFIELD KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Kingfield Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Preregistration required. Pre-reg.: 265-4132.

*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.

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

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

APR 15 TO 18

22ND ANNUAL BUD LIGHT REGGAE FESTIVAL — Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Bands, events TBA. FMI: 237-2000.

FRIDAY, APR 16

*STRONG KINDERGARTEN SCREENING — Strong Elementary School. For children entering kindergarten in fall, turning 5 by 10/15/10. Preregistration required. Pre-reg.: 684-3521.

ADMIN. PROS. DAY

WEDNESDAY, APR 21

EARTH DAY

THURSDAY, APR 22

*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.

ARBOR DAY

FRIDAY, APR 23

SUNDAY, APR 25

SEASON PASS HOLDERS’ BBQ — Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. Season Pass Holders free BBQ & live music. FMI: 237-2000.

MONDAY, APR 26

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

THURSDAY, APR 29

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

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

MONDAY, MAY 3

CINCO DE MAYO

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

MOTHERS DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 9

MONDAY, MAY 10

EMBDEN HS MEETING — 7 pm, Embden Town House. Prog.: Penobscot Indians: Past, Present & Future by Barry Dana. Embden Historical Society.

ARMED FORCES DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 15

VALLEY CLEANUP — 9 am, Carrabassett Valley Town Park. Potluck & cookout follows. FMI: 235-2605.

THURSDAY, MAY 20

BL&T BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan. Free & open to public. FMI: 864-4355.