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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 21

PHILLIPS OLD HOME DAYS — Many events, throughout the town. FMI: www.phillipsmaine.com.

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. FMI: 645-3764.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 18

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

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: 474-7176.

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

*MADRID HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE — 10 am-3 pm, Madrid Village Schoolhouse.

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.

*DRUMMING IN THE PARK — 4 pm, Meeting House Park, Farmington. Drumming by Gate and Kulu-Ba. Bring chair & percussion instruments.

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

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 21 TO AUG 28

UNION FAIR — Union. A large agricultural fair famous for the annual Blueberry Festival-large midway, crafts, animal pulling events, harness racing. FMI: John Crabtree, 523 Western Rd., Warren 04864, 273-2465, www.unionfair. org.

SUNDAY, AUG 22

CVA GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC — Sugarloaf Golf Club. Supports Martha B. Webber Scholarship Fund —CVA. FMI: 1-800-THE-LOAF, sugarloaf.com.

PINKHAM REUNION — Happy Horseshoe Campground, Lexington.

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: CAMPFIRE COOKING — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Nini Christenson. FMI: 864-3443.

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

MONDAY, AUG 23

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

TUESDAY, AUG 24

MUSIC ON MAIN — 11:30 am-1 pm, Gazebo in downtown Farmington. Free. Bring lunch, chair. (Off the Hill—Paula Kaiser and Allan & Tracy Rich) Weather permitting. FMI: 778-3424, 778-3900.

CONCERT: CELTIC COLORS SHOWCASE — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Main St., Rangeley. Colin Grant, Dawn & Margie, Sonic Bids, Chrissy Crowley and Rachel Davis. ($) Tickets/FMI: 864- 5000, www.rangeleymovies.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 25

17TH ANNUAL RANGELEY LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC — 1 pm, Mingo Springs Golf Course, Rangeley FMI: 864-5364.

FOOD PRESERVATION WORKSHOP — 1-4 pm, UMaine Cooperative Ext., Franklin Cty. office, 138 Pleasant St., Farmington. ($) Register/FMI: 1-800- 287-1478.

RANGELEY COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT — time, details TBA, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364, 864-3381.

THURSDAY, AUG 26

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: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 2:30-4 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800- 281-3703.

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY

AUG 26 TO 28

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

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

AUG 26 TO AUG 29

ACTON FAIR — Acton. Outstanding exhibits, 4H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pulling events, midway. FMI: Lista Staples, 178 Nason Rd., Shapleigh, ME 04076, 636-2026, www.Actonfair.net.

PISCATAQUIS VALLEY FAIR — Dover-Foxcroft. A milking parlor with home made ice cream, agricultural exhibits, crafts, midway, animal pulling events. FMI: Deanne Merrill, PO Box 197, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426, 943- 2650, www.PiscataquisValleyFair.com.

THURSDAY, AUG 26

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 6 pm, Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” by Dai Sijie. Free, open to public. 864-4355.

FRIDAY, AUG 27

BLOOD DRIVE — 12-6 pm, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1- 800-448-4533. Call to confirm.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

AUG 27 TO 29

CVA SUGARLOAF GOLF CLASSIC — Sugarloaf Golf Club, Carrabassett Valley. Golf, socials, auctions, banquet. FMI: 237-4470, 237-4471.

SATURDAY, AUG 28

*OPENING RECEPTION: PATON & LEVASSEUR — 2-4 pm, Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St., Kingfield. FMI: 265-5025.

SATURDAY TO FRIDAY

AUG 28 to SEP 17

EXHIBITIONS: PATON & LEVASSEUR — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. George Paton: “Nature’s Designs” — photographs & Joel LeVasseur: “Earth: the Ruined Garden” gelatin prints, book arts, paintings, installations. FMI: 265-5025.