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CALENDAR February–May
18 Family Fun Ski. 10am-12pm. Join Western Foothills Land Trust at Roberts Farm for family fun games on skis. All ages are welcome! 64 Roberts Road, Norway.
FMI www.wfltmaine.org
19 Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Free coffee and muffins from 9-10am. Socialize with both staff and residents at the center. 29 Marion Avenue, Norway. FMI biwans@nathealthcare.com
19 Full Moon Snowshoe. 4:45pm (Full moon is on the 19th; Sunset is 5:16PM; Moonrise is 5:25PM). Moderate 1.4-mile round trip loop to the Libby outlook. Roberts Farm, 64 Roberts Road, Norway. Weather permitting.
FMI www.wfltmaine.org
21 Sledding at Shepard’s. 1pm. Break out your sleds (or borrow one of ours) and join in an afternoon of sledding! Don’t want to sled? Come for the snacks and lively con- versation. All ages. Free. 121 Crockett Ridge Rd., Norway. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
23 Endurance Ski Race. 9am-3pm. 9am sign up for Shackleton’s endurance challenge. $35 entry fee is your 2018 Western Foorhills Land Trust membership paid! Honor system: tally your laps each time you pass the ski or snowshoe water stations. You may leave the course and return at any point. Prizes for most laps completed male, female, and family. Onsite registration begins at 8:30am. Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway.
FMI www.wfltmaine.org
28 Free Ski Night. Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford. Hosted by River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. FMI 364-8977
MARCH 2019
1 Kingfield Winter Artwalk. FMI 265-2773
1-3 Camp No Limits. Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation hosts a 3-day camp in partnership with the No Limits Foundation for individuals with limb loss.
FMI 824-2440, www.maineadaptive.org
2 Texas Hold’em Poker. VFW on Route 35 in Harrison. Doors open at 12pm, the game begins at 1pm. Proceeds from the game provide for those in need in our local communities.
2 Rangeley Lakes Loppet. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. 8:30am. Encompasses some of the most scenic terrain in the East! 25k and 50k Freestyle, 25K Classic, 25K Touring. Bring the family for a weekend of winter fun! FMI 864-4309, rlxcski@gmail.com
3 Nordic Biathlon. 11am. Combines rifle skills with skiing. 3x1K or 3x2K races for adult and youth participants. $10adult, $5 youth. Target practice 9:30am. We supply the air rifles. Roberts Farm, 64 Roberts Road, Norway. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
6-9 Mono-Ski Training Clinic. Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation hosts a 3-day clinic for mono-skiers. Clinics are taught by skilled mono-skiers, with the goal of improving individual skiing ability and comfort level in all aspects of the sport. New this year – a training clinic for youth ages 9-15. FMI 824-2440, www.maineadaptive.org
7 Business After Hours. Oxford Hills Chamber at Oxford Legion Post 100th Anniversary, 169 King St., Oxford. 5:30-7pm. FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
8-10 U16 Championships. New England Nordic Ski Association, Bethel Village Trails. Highlight of the season for New England and New York’s fastest U-16’s (14-15yr olds). Approximately 230 skiers come together to compete as state teams, with each state fielding their fastest 24 boys and 24 girls. This event typically sees top skiers from other regions in the US as well as Canada. Distance, sprint and relay races over the course of 3 days. Saturday night awards dinner. FMI 824-6276 (winter), www.mahoosucpathways.org/bethel-village
10 Snowshoe Race. 6th Annual Moose Dash. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. 10:30am. Register up to 1 hour before race. Includes single track and Nordic groomed trails. 5K junior, 5K adult, 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K untimed tour. FMI 864-4309, rlxcski@gmail.com
16 Concert on the Ice. Good music, good food, and a warm campfire on Mooselookmeguntic Lake. 5pm, Bald Mountain Camps, 125 Bald Mountain Road, Oquossoc. FMI 864-3671
16–21 USAlpineSpeedChampionship.Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
19 Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Free coffee and muffins from 9-10am. Socialize with both staff and residents at the center. 29 Marion Avenue, Norway. FMI biwans@nathealthcare.com
22 Family Fun Weekend. Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford. FMI 364-8977
23 Sunset Snowshoe. 6:15pm (March 20 is the full moon; Sunset is 6:56pm; Moonrise is 10:14pm) Moderate to strenuous 2.4-mile round trip trail. Noyes Mountain Preserve, 172 Richardson Hollow Rd., Greenwood. Weather permitting. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
23 Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Ski-A-Thon. Sunday River. Hundreds of skiers, riders, volunteers, participants, and community members join together to raise money in support of Maine Adaptive’s year-round adaptive sports programming. Mark your calendars and join the fun! Start a team, register for the race, or donate today.
FMI 824-2440, www.maineadaptive.org
23-Apr 13 Spring Après Concert Series. Sunday River. A series of live music slopeside at South Ridge along with a barbecue and family-friendly fun. FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
24 Maine Maple Sunday. Locations across the region. FMI www.mainemapleproducers.com
24 Eat The Heat Chili Cook-off. Sunday River. Join us for the best chili around during the Eat the Heat Cook Off. Local restaurants and hometown heroes will compete to make sure your taste buds sing. A panel of celebrity judges will determine who wins Best Chili, while you vote for People’s Choice. FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
30-31 AnnualBankedSlalom.Sugarloaf,CarrabassettValley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
APRIL 2019
4 Business After Hours. Oxford Hills Chamber
at Cool Treats, 4 Western Ave., South Paris. 5:30-7pm. FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
5-6 Haggler’s Weekend. Barn on 26 Antiques. Have some
fun and get great deals on wonderful antiques and col- lectibles. 9am-5pm. You make the first move - make your best offer on any item over $10. If we can accept, we will. We reserve the right to refuse or counter offer, but all rea- sonable offers will be considered. Be prepared to pay IN FULL with cash (best deal), check, charge. Shipping/deliv- ery arrangements can be made later. Offer in person, by phone, or email on these 2 days ONLY! 361 Shaker Road, Route 26, Gray. FMI 657-3470, www.barnon26.com
6 Texas Hold’em Poker. VFW on Route 35 in Har-
rison. Doors open at 12pm, the game begins at 1pm. Proceeds from the game provide for those in need in our local communities
11-14 Annual Reggae Festival. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
16 Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Free coffee and muffins from 9-10am. Socialize with both staff and residents at the center. 29 Marion Avenue, Norway. FMI biwans@nathealthcare.com
20 Ten Town Easter Egg Hunt. Towns of the River Valley. FMI 364-3241
20 Pond Skimming. East Coast Championship. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
25 Dinner & Awards Banquet. River Valley Chamber of Commerce. FMI 364-3241
26-28 Oxford Hills Home Show. Model home show and sales at multiple locations along Route 26 in Oxford.
FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
27 Best Dog on Earth Day. Co-sponsored by Rangeley Health and Wellness and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Celebration of dogs and Earth Day. Fun Run/ Walk with or without your dog. Registration at Chamber of Commerce, 6 Park Road, Rangeley. FMI 864-5571
27 Ticket Auction. To Benefit Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills. Doors open at 5pm. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, South Paris
MAY 2019
1 Summer Program Kick-Off. Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation begins the 2019 summer season.
FMI 824-2440, www.maineadaptive.org
2 Business After Hours. Oxford Hills Chamber at Market Square Health Care, 3 Market Square, South Paris. 5:30-7pm. FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
3 50th Annual Awards Celebration & Silent Auction. The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce shows appreciation for the people who make the Bethel area so special. Enjoy a fun night of celebration with a cocktail reception, the awards ceremony, and a silent auction. FMI 824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com
4 Texas Hold’em Poker. VFW on Route 35 in Harrison. Doors open at 12pm, the game begins at 1pm. Proceeds from the game provide for those in need in our local communities
11 4th Annual May Day 5k Run/Walk. Crescent Park Elementary School. Hosted by Rotary Club of Bethel, come join the 4th Annual 5k run/walk and 1 mile fun run/walk presented by Bethel Family Health Center. All proceeds help K-12 kids with scholarships for after-school enrichment activities. 10am. 19 Crescent Street, Bethel. FMI www.bethelrotary.org
14 Spring Concert. 7pm, Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel. FMI 824-2136
16 Annual Spring Auction. A Taste of the Lakes. Bridgton. Watch for more info to come! FMI 647-3472, www.mainelakeschamber.com
17-19 Home, Garden & Flower Show. Fryeburg Fairgounds. FMI www.homegardenflowershow.com
19 Sugarloaf Marathon. Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
21 Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Free coffee and muffins from 9-10am. Socialize with both staff and residents at the center. 29 Marion Avenue, Norway. FMI biwans@nathealthcare.com
26 RuKaBi Race. Co-sponsored by Rangeley Health and Well- ness and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. RUn 3.5 miles, KAyak 1.5 miles and BIke 3.5 miles. 10am, Rangeley Town Park. FMI 864-5571, 864-3055
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All events subject to change, please check ahead to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207. 35