Western Mountain Activities
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WEDNESDAYS
WORKSHOP: JUMP-START JOB SEARCH — 8:30 am-12:30 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. (None 9/29) 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-1 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.
SKOWHEGAN FARMERS’ MARKET — 9 am-1 pm, outside Somerset Grist Mill, south side (former Somerset County Jail) 20-plus vendors.
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. ($) Benefit. 491-2884.
TUESDAYS
MOBILE HEALTH UNIT VISITS — noon-4 pm, Wal-Mart parking lot, Farmington. Free screenings & health ed., more. Healthy Comm. Coalition. FMI: 1-800-525-3136.
SANDY RIVER FARMERS MARKET — 2-6 pm, Better Living Ctr. parking lot, Front St., Farmington. 15+ members, veggies, plants, soaps, baked goods, crafts. FMI: 778-6602.
THRU FRIDAY, SEP 17
EXHIBITIONS: PATON & LEVASSEUR — Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art, 225 Main St., Kingfield. George Paton: “Nature’s Designs” — photographs & Joel LeVasseur: “Earth: the Ruined Garden” gelatin prints, book arts, paintings, installations. Plus Ulrike Stadler & permanent exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025.
THRU SUNDAY, SEP 26
*ART EXHIBIT: PANDEMONIUM — 12-4 pm Tue-Sun, UMaine Farmington Art Gallery. Free, open to public. UMF Faculty Art Exhibit. Video projection, kinetic sculpture, painting, installation. FMI: 778-7002.
THRU FRIDAY, OCT 29
ART EXHIBIT: THE ART OF COMMUNITY ACTION — Mon-Fri, Western Maine Community Action administration office, 20 Church St., Wilton. 23 artists from Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin counties. FMI: 645-3764.
SEPTEMBER
EXHIBITION: SCOTT PERRY — Mon- Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 778-9105.
WEDNESDAY, SEP 8
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT — 7-11 pm, The Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association. FMI: 864- 5816.
THURSDAY, SEP 9
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT — 8:30 am shotgun start, Wilson Lake Country Club, Wilton. ($) Benefits Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. FMI: 645-2016.
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.
RANGELEY ROTARY PRESENTATION — 10 Rangeley Public Library. Presenter: John Cannizaro. Free, open to public, refreshments served. 864-5529.
THURSDAY TO SATURDAY
SEP 9 TO 11
PLAY: WHO’S UNDER WHERE — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
SEP 9 TO SEP 12
CLINTON LIONS FAIR — Clinton. Family atmosphere, midway, animal pulling events, mechanical pulling events, exhibits, stage entertainment. FMI: Jon Whitten Sr., 12 McNally Rd., Clinton 04927, 426-8013, www.clintonlionsfair. com.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
SEP 10 TO SEP 12
LITCHFIELD FAIR — 44 Plains Rd., Litchfield. Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pulling events. FMI: 353-8105.
SATURDAY, SEP 11
CHILDREN FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM –- 9 am-noon, American Legion Post, High St. & Middle St., Farmington. Free. Spon: American Legion Roderick-Crosby Post
28 & Farmington Police Dept. FMI: 778-4215.
CONTRA DANCE — 8-11 pm, Farmington Grange, Rte. 43, Bridge St., W.Farmington. ($). Easy family dance 6:30-7:45. Free basics workshop w/admission, 7:30 pm. FMI: 491-9928.
SUNDAY, SEP 12
CORNISH FAIR (UNLICENSED) — Cornish. Horse racing venue with exhibits. FMI: Joan Bettencourt, 12 Cumberland St., Cornish, ME 04020, 625-4469
GOLF SCRAMBLE — Reg. 11:30 am, tee time 1 pm, Sandy River Golf Course, Farmington Falls. ($ per team of 4) Benefits New Vineyard North Snowmobile Club. Reg./FMI: 652-2417. *CONCERT: COUNTRY CHICKADEES — 1 pm, Salem Community Bldg. Group: Gary & Lois Hall, Colleen Coffren, April Grant, special guest. Free, donations accepted. Refreshments for sale. Salem Pine Tree Club event.
PLAY: WHO’S UNDER WHERE — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
HYMN SING — 7 pm, Reeds Mill Church, Reed’s Mill Rd., Madrid. Kerosene lamps; bring flashlight. FMI: 639-2713, www.reedsmillchurch.org.
SATURDAY TO SATURDAY
SEP 12 TO SEP 18
OXFORD COUNTY FAIR — Oxford. Livestock Shows, animal pulling events, midway, crafts, exhibits and harness racing track. FMI: Susanne Grover, Box 193, Norway 04268, 743-9594, www.oxfordcountyfair.com. GRANDPARENTS DAY
SUNDAY, SEP 12
MONDAY, SEP 13
WORKSHOP: RÉSUMÉ WRITING — 9-11 am, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800-281-3703.
*BLOOD DRIVE — 2-6 pm, Forster Memorial Bldg., 11 Main St., Strong. Am. Red Cross, open to public. FMI/Appt.: 1-800-448-4533. Call to confirm.
EMBDEN HS MEETING — 7 pm, Embden Town House. Prog.: Annual Meeting (Annual Reports from Secretary, Treasurer & Cemetery Committee) & Election of Officers. Prog.: “When you Became an EHS Member?” Embden Historical Society.
WEDNESDAY, SEP 15
*LADIES’/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST — 7-9 am, St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Lake St., Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-3807.
GOVERNOR CANDIDATE BREAKFAST -– 7-9 am, UMaine Farmington North Dining Hall. Spon: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. RSVP: 778-4215.
PLAY: WHO’S UNDER WHERE — 2 pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater. org.
THURSDAY TO SATURDAY
SEP 16 TO 18
PLAY: WHO’S UNDER WHERE — 8
pm, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater
Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Farce. Tickets/FMI: 474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater. org.
FRIDAY, SEP 17
*ANTIQUES APPRAISAL, LUNCHEON, CRAFT FAIR — 11 am-3 pm, Camden National Bank lawn, Kingfield. Antiques appraisal ($ donation) KES 8th grade lunch ($), antique auto show, Fair Trade Crafts Fair ($).
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
SEP 17 TO SEP 19
NEW PORTLAND LIONS FAIR — North New Portland. Midway, exhibit hall, animal pulling events, crafts, livestock exhibits. FMI: John Duff, 6 Winter Drive, Embden, ME 04958, 566-5722.
SATURDAY, SEP 18
FLY-IN — 9 am, Steve Bean Municipal Airport, Loon Lake Rd., Rangeley. Food available. Land & float planes. Aircraft welcome. FMI: 252-6630.
SATURDAY, SEP 18
FALL FAMILY FUN ON THE LAND — 9:30 am-noon, Kineowatha Park, Wilton. ($) Earth-based story, craft, song, friction fire, hot apple cider, corn husk dolls, more. Pre-reg./FMI: 778-6285.
TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.
SUNDAY, SEP 19
SADDLEBACK FALL FESTIVAL — 10 am-3 pm, Saddleback Mountain, Rangeley. Art show & sale, crafters, music, Scott & Joe, BBQ, pie eating contest, season passes, pumpkins for kids, more. FMI: www.saddlebackmaine.com, 864-5671.
TRAIN RIDE — 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm, Sander’s Station, Bridge St., Phillips. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. ($) FMI: www.srrl-rr.org.
*CONCERT: MAINE MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC — 3 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington Merrill Hall. Joseph Swensen, violin; Victoria Eisen, horn; Tom Kraines, cello; Eric Thomas, clarinet; Laurie Kennedy, viola; and Yuri Funahashi, piano. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7136.
SUNDAY TO SATURDAY
SEP 19 TO SEP 25
FARMINGTON FAIR — Farmington. Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pulling events, harness racing. FMI: Neal Yeaton, P.O. Box 652, Farmington, ME 04938, 778-6083.
TUESDAY, SEP 21
CONCERT: DAVE ROWE TRIO — 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, Main St., Rangeley. ($) Tickets/FMI: 864-5000, www.rangeleymovies.com, www.daverowetrio. com.
FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN
THURSDAY, SEP 23
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.
WORKSHOP: ACE THAT INTERVIEW! — 2:30-4 pm, CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton. Reg. req’d.: 1-800- 281-3703.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP — 5:30- 6:30 pm(+,-), Loon Lodge, Rangeley. Book: “The Gutenberg Elegies” by Sven Birkerts. Free, open to public.











