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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.

AUGUST

EXHIBITION: ADRIA (DEE) KENEAGY — Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 778-9105.

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

THRU AUG 30

MOOSE TOURS — 7:15 pm (+,-), Saddleback Guest Service Ctr., Main St., Rangeley. Free. RSVP (only): 864-5496.

TUESDAYS & 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.

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 SATURDAY, AUG 14

TOPSHAM FAIR — Topsham. Agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway, and harness racing. FMI: Leon Brillant, 30 Valhalla Drive, Topsham 04086, 798-0892, www.topshamfair.net.

THRU SUNDAY, AUG 15

LUPINE ART RAFFLE — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 6 Park Rd., Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364.

THRU FRIDAY, AUG 27

EXHIBITIONS: REICHENBACH & SHAHN — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. Richard Reichenbach: “A Simple Expression” -– alabaster bowls, Paintings; Abby Shahn: “Explorations.” Plus Ulrike Stadler & permanent exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025.

THRU MONDAY, SEP 6

BOAT PACKAGE RAFFLE — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 6 Park Rd., Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364

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, AUG 11

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.

THURSDAY, AUG 12

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, AUG 12 (cont.)

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.

*FRISBEE SHOW — 2:30-4 pm, Rangeley Public Library. In case of rain, RLRS. FMI: 864-5529, www.rangeleylibrary. com.

LITERARY GALA — 5:30 pm, Lodge at Saddleback Mountain. Honoring local essayists, silent & live auction. Rangeley Public Library. FMI: 864-5529.

STRONG COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT DISCUSSION — 6:30–7:30 pm, Forster Building, Strong. RSVP by 8/6: 684-3198.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 12 TO 14

PLAY: LOOKING — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Drama. Tickets/FMI: 474- 7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 12 TO AUG 21

SKOWHEGAN STATE FAIR — Skowhegan. A large family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pulling events, tractor pulling and harness racing. FMI: Rebecca Turner, PO Box 39, Skowhegan, ME 04976-0039, www.skowheganstatefair.com, 474- 2947.

FRIDAY, AUG 13

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT — 7-11 pm, The Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association sponsor. FMI: 864-5816. 864-5000.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

AUG 13 & 14

*RUMMAGE SALE — Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat 8 am-3 pm, Salem Community Building, Rt. 142, Salem Village. Food available. FMI: 678-2442, 678-2877.

SATURDAY, AUG 14

CARRABASSETT SUMMER FESTIVAL AND FLY-IN — 12-5 pm, Karen Campbell yard, north end CV Airport. Music, artists, Dick Ayotte and Jud Strunk Fly-In, horse-drawn buggy, plane rides, model air planes, art display, a bounce house, kids’ storytelling, music. FMI: See Page 12 this issue.

GRAND OPENING: OUTDOOR SPORTING HERITAGE MUSEUM — details TBA, Oquossoc. FMI: 864-5364.

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

SUNDAY, AUG 15

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

NATURE PROGRAM: GEOCACHEING — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Paula Roy. FMI: 864-3443.

PLAY: LOOKING — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Drama. Tickets/FMI: 474- 7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

CONCERT: NEW BEGINNINGS — 6 pm, East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St., E. Wilton. Free; free-will offering. “Concerts on the Lawn” series (local Gospel duo). Chairs available; or bring own or blankets. Light refreshments, fellowship follow. FMI: 645-4297.

CONCERT: UNTRADITIONAL HYMN SING — 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Main St., Rangeley. Watermelon Music Series. ?s: 864-3381.

SUNDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 15 TO 21

PHILLIPS OLD HOME DAYS — Many events, throughout the town. Details on Page 8 this issue.

TUESDAY, AUG 17

MUSIC ON MAIN — 11:30 am-1 pm, Gazebo in downtown Farmington. Free. Bring lunch, chair. (The Crosbys—Bing and Nancy Crosby) Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424, 778-3900.

CONCERT: POGEY — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Main St., Rangeley. ($) Tickets/FMI: 864-5000, www.rangeleymovies. com, www.pogey.ca.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 18

PLAY: LOOKING — 2 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Drama. Tickets/FMI: 474- 7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

THURSDAY, AUG 19

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL — 10 am-3 pm, Rangeley. Details TBA. FMI: 864- 5364.

*CHICKEN SUPPER — 5-6 pm, New Portland Community Church. ($) Eat in, take out. FMI: 628-3421.

CLASSICAL PIANIST MICHAEL ARNOWITT — 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. RFA presentation. FMI: 864-5364.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 19 TO 22

PLAY: LOOKING — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Drama. Tickets/FMI: 474- 7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.

FRIDAY, AUG 20

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

CONCERT: SUZY BOGGUSS — 8 pm, Saddleback Base Lodge, Rangeley. Saddleback Summer Concert Series. Tickets: www.saddlebackmaine.com, 864-5671.

SATURDAY, AUG 21

OQUOSSOC DAY — 10-4 pm, Art and Antique Show, Stony Batter Station. Dog show, raffle, Oquossoc Cup Sailing Regatta, wooden boat display, afternoon boat parade theme: Mardi Gras, following parade, Bombing of the Bismarck. Special foods and music throughout town. 5-10 pm, Potluck dinner (call 864- 2284 with offerings), Al Corey Band.

LEXINGTON OLD HOME DAY — 10 am-2 pm, Happy Horseshoe Campground, 1100 Long Falls Dam Rd., Lexington Twp. Historical displays, program by historian Steve Pinkham, silent auction, samples of food from recipes in soon to be published recipe book, sales of Lexington books, other activities. FMI: 628-3471.

TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 21 TO AUG 28

UNION FAIR — Union. A large agricultural fair.Blueberry Festival-large midway, crafts, animal pulling events, harness racing. FMI: 273-2465.