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WEDNESDAYS

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.

FARMERS’ MARKET — 3-6 pm, front Narrow Gauge Realty, Main St., Kingfield.

THURSDAYS

STUDY GROUP: ‘SCIENCE OF MIND’ — 7-9 pm, Sweat Lodge, LaGrange. Teachings & techniques in infinite power of spiritual mind healing. Free. FMI: 943-5740.

FRIDAYS

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 9 am-2 pm, Better Living Ctr. parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

SATURDAYS

FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 8 am-12 pm, Courthouse parking lot, Main St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. Also online market pick-up day for www.westernmainemarket.com. FMI: 778-6602.

NEW SHARON FARMERS’ MARKET — 9 am-1 pm, Douin’s Market parking lot, 150 Mercer Rd., New Sharon. Thru Labor Day weekend.

SKOWHEGAN FARMERS’ MARKET — 9 am-1 pm, outside Somerset Grist Mill, south side (former Somerset County Jail) 20-plus vendors. Thru Oct. 30.

MONDAYS

KINGFIELD COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE — 5:30 pm, 244 Main St., Kingfield. Treatments by Cristi DeMarco, Kim Verstringhe, licensed acupuncturists. Group setting 30-45 min’s. Eat prior. ($) Benefit. FMI: 491- 2884.

OLD CROW INDIAN BAND — 7:30 pm, gazebo, Meeting House Park, Farmington. FMI: 293-2223 or 778- 6215.

TUESDAYS

MOBILE HEALTH UNIT VISITS — noon-4 pm, Wal-Mart parking lot, Farmington. Free screenings & health ed., more. Healthy Comm. Coalition. FMI: 1-800-525-3136.

SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 2-6 pm, Better Living Ctr. parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.

THRU FRIDAY, JUL 2

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — 9- 11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, Kingfield. Games, crafts, songs, Bible stories, square dancing. FMI: 265-4971.

THRU FRIDAY, JUL 16

EXHIBITIONS: DONAHUE & LOUGHLIN — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. Jim Donahue: “Quintessence” -– photography; Deborah Loughlin: “Rubber and Beeswax” –- small sculptural works. Plus Ulrike Stadler & permanent exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

THRU SEP 2

LIVING HISTORY TOURS — 11 am-4 pm. Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Rd., Livermore. ($) FMI: 897-4366, www.norlands.org.

THRU FRIDAY, OCT 29

ART EXHIBIT: THE ART OF COMMUNITY ACTION — Mon-Fri, Western Maine Community Action administration office, 20 Church St., Wilton. 23 artists from Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin counties. FMI: 645-3764.

WEDNESDAY, JUN 30

CHALK-MAKING — 10 am-12 pm, Rangeley Public Library. Free, children. FMI: 864-5529.

COMMUNITY SUPPER — 5-6:30 pm, Fairbanks School Meeting House, Rt. 4, Fairbanks Rd., 2.5 miles north of downtown Farmington. ($ donations) Benefits Fairbanks School Neighborhood Assoc.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

JUL 1 & 2

PLAY: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. RFA: 864-5000.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

JUL 1 TO 3

PLAY: RING OF FIRE — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Musical. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 1 TO JUL 4

HOULTON FAIR — Houlton. A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment. FMI: Lori Weston, 25 Chandler St., Houlton, ME 04730, 532-2977, www.houltonfair.com.

FRIDAY, JUL 2

SIDEWALK CHALK FESTIVAL — 10 am-1 pm, Rangeley Public Library. Free, children. Refreshments, snacks, giveaways. FMI: 864-5529.

FRIDAY, JUL 2 (cont.)

*BLOOD DRIVE — 1-6 pm, Bass Room, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-448- 4533. Call to confirm.

SATURDAY, JUL 3

*BREAKFAST BUFFET — 7-10 am, North Anson Congregational Church. ($) FMI: 628-3322.

LOGGING MUSEUM AUCTION — 10 am, Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum Auction, Route 16, Rangeley. FMI: 864- 3939.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION — 10 am-dusk, Fireworks, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. Children’s Day parade, duck race, cook-outs, silent auction, arts & crafts show, more. FMI: 864-5364. FARMINGTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE — 10 am, downtown Farmington. FMI: 778-4215, www.franklincountymaine.org.

*STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE — 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Pierce House lawn, Main St., Farmington. ($) Benefit.

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

CHICKEN BARBEQUE — 5 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. FMI: 864-3381.

FINE ART AND CRAFTS SHOW — 10 am-4 pm, Lake St., Rangeley Village. Sponsor: Birds of a Feather Gallery. FMI: 864-5364.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

SUNDAY, JUL 4

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

SUNDAY, JUL 4 (cont.)

CV INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION — 12-9:30 pm, Carrabassett Valley Town Park. Food booth, town pool, children’s parade, karaoke, magic show, children’s arts & crafts, sawdust pile, fire truck rides, band Coyote Drifters, fireworks. FMI: www.carrabassettvalley. org.

PLAY: RING OF FIRE — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Musical. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

CONCERT: ROBERT LUDWIGSTARS & STRIPES — 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Main St., Rangeley. Watermelon Music Series. 864-3381.

SUNDAY & MONDAY

JUL 4 & 5

PLAY: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. RFA: 864-5000.

MONDAY TO THURSDAY

JUL 5 TO 8

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Phillips Community Church. FMI/register: 491-5393.

TUESDAY, JUL 6

MUSIC ON MAIN — 11:30 am-1 pm, Gazebo in downtown Farmington. Free. Bring lunch, chair. (Seminole Wind— Jeff and Donna Wells) Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424, 778-3900.

CONCERT: MATT & SHANNON HEATON BAND — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Main St., Rangeley. ($) Tickets/FMI: 864-5000, www.rangeleymovies. com, www.mattandshannonheaton. com.

WEDNESDAY, JUL 7

LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7-9 am, Gingerbread House on Main St., Oquossoc. ($) Open to all. FMI: 864- 3602.

PLAY: RING OF FIRE — 2 & 7 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Musical. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

*STRONG HS MEETING — 6 pm, Vance & Dorothy Hammond Home, Main St., Strong. Potluck, business meeting, talk: Cheryl McCleery, Strong librarian.

WEDNESDAY TO WEDNESDAY

JUL 7 to AUG 11

SUMMER READING PROGRAM — 9- 10 am, Webster Free Library, 22 Depot St., Kingfield. Ages 3 1/2-9 —Farm Days of Summer. FMI: 265-2052.

THURSDAY, JUL 8

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & SALE — 10-3 pm, Oquossoc Park, Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s Association. FMI: 864-5364.

STANLEY BOOK SIGNING & RIDES — 3:30-5 pm, Herbert Hotel, Kingfield. 265-2729, www.stanleymuseum.org.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

JUL 8 TO 10

PLAY: RING OF FIRE — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Musical. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

JUL 8 TO JUL 11

OSSIPEE VALLEY FAIR — Hiram. Old-fashion fair. Unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway and drag racing, animal pulling events. FMI: Kathleen Haley, Box 548, Limington, ME 04049, 793-8434, www.ossipeevalleyfair. com.

THURSDAY, JUL 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.

FRIDAY, JUL 9

STANLEY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION — Stanley Museum, Kingfield. Kingfield FD selling food all day. FMI: maine@stanleymuseum.org. 265-2729.

SATURDAY, JUL 10

*BREAKFAST BUFFET — 7-10 am, North Anson Congregational Church. ($) FMI: 628-3322.

PAUL L. CHODOSH BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT — 1 pm, Mingo Springs Golf Course, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364.

CONTRA DANCE — 8-10:30 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.

SUNDAY, JUL 11

NATURE PROGRAM: FERNS — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Warren Balgooyen. FMI: 864-3443.

MONDAY, JUL 12

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

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

JUL 12 TO 16

RFA DRAMA CAMP — 9:30 am-2 pm, Lakeside Theater, Rangeley. FMI: paullillianellis@gmail.com.