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CALENDAR January–May
16 X-C Ski Clinic. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway. 11am-noon. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
20 Wednesday Snowshoe Waddle. Noyes Mountain, Greenwood. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
21-23 Rangeley SNODEO. Classic Maine winter celebration. A full schedule of snowmobile events including Rock Maple X Country Races, and Tame The Track Vintage Racing. Sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club. All day events in and around Rangeley and Oquossoc.
FMI www.rangeleysnowmobile.com
23 Skijor Clinic. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway. 11am-1pm. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
24 Wooden Ski Day. Free trail pass for folks on wooden skis. Also dig out your vintage or retro Nordic ski clothing and get in the spirit of celebrat- ing the history of Nordic Skiing. Prizes will be given to 3 winners based on the following categories: Most Old-Timey, Traditional Nordic Ski Wear, and Retro Ski Wear. Green Ice Wax Co. will give a free wax demo of its 100% biodegradable product and teach you how to wax your skis. 9am-4pm. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
28 Full Moon Rise Snowshoe. Hawk Mountain Preserve, Waterford. 4-5:30pm. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
29 Endurance XC Ski. Roberts Farm Preserve, Nor- way. 9am-3pm. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
30 Sugarloaf Charity Summit. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 441-1210, www.sugarloafcharitysummit.org
31 6th Annual Fat-Tire Bike Loppet. 10am. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. FMI 864-4309, www.rangeleylakestrailscenter.org
FEBRUARY
6 Family Sledding. Shepard’s Farm Preserve, Norway. 11am-1pm. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
6-7 Pond Hockey Festival. Haley Pond, Rangeley. All day. FMI 805-722-9172
10 Wednesday Snowshoe Waddle. Shepard’s Farm Preserve, Norway. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
11-13 Polar Blast. Held in the Villages of Eustis and Stratton. Winter wonderland surrounded by rugged mountains, just minutes from Sugarloaf. Snowmo- bile on over 150 miles of groomed trails. Don’t miss the game night, silent auction, bonfire, cardboard slide, fireworks, karaoke, breakfast, bake/yard sale, chili-chowder-stew contest, radar runs, more. FMI www.arnoldtrailsnowmobileclub.com
13 World Record Snowmobile Ride. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis. 11am. Bald Mountain Camps, Mooselookmeguntic Lake. FMI 864-3671
13 Norway Snowshoe Festival. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway.10am-2pm.
FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
13 Spaghetti Supper. 5-7pm. Church of the Good Shepherd. 2614 Main Street, Rangeley.
FMI 864-5529
13-21 Family Scavenger Hunt - Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. Ski or snowshoe and hunt on our trails with a chance to win prizes! 9am-4pm at Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel.
FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
14 Fat Bike Rally. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway. 11am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
14 Winterpaloozah! Winter fun for the whole family on Haley Pond, Rangeley. 10am-3pm.
FMI 864-2771
20-21 Sebago Lake & Cumberland County Ice Fishing Derby. 20th annual event. FMI www.IceFishingDerby.com
21 Skijor Clinic. Roberts Farm Preserve,
Norway. 11am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
22-26 February Vacation Week. Sugarloaf. Details TBA. FMI 800-843-5623, www.sugarloaf.com
24 Wednesday Snowshoe Waddle. Hawk Mountain Preserve, Waterford. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
27 Full Moon Guided Ski or Snowshoe Tour. 5-9pm. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Join us for a full moon guided tour of Farwell Mountain with either skis or snowshoes. Rentals available. There will be a bonfire after with hot cocoa. FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxc- ski.com
27 Full Moon Snowshoe. Noyes Mountain Preserve, Greenwood. 5pm. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
27 Ice Harvesting. And President’s Day Celebration. Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. 290 Norlands Road, Livermore. 11am-4pm. FMI and visitor guidelines, 897-4366, www.norlands.org
MARCH
3 Wednesday Snowshoe Waddle. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
6 Rangeley Lakes Loppet. 26th Annual Legendary event. 8:30am. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. FMI 864-4309
6 Kids Ice Fishing Derby. Sebago Lake Rotary. FMI www.IceFishingDerby.com
14 Moose Dash Snowshoe Race. 8th Annual event. 10:30am. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. FMI 864-4309
17 Wednesday Snowshoe Waddle. Twin Bridges Preserve, Harrison. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
20 Vernal Equinox Snowshoe/hike. Hawk Mountain Preserve, Waterford. 10am. FMI Western Foothills Land Trust, 739-2124, www.wfltmaine.org
21 BBB. Bike, Burger & Brownies Social. 9am-4pm. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. $25 includes a trail pass, a local grass-fed beef burger from Middle Intervale Farm, baked beans, a homemade brownie, and a fat bike demo! FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
21 Banked Slalom Race. Sugarloaf. Details TBA. FMI 800-843-5623, www.sugarloaf.com
28 Maine Maple Sunday. Long-standing tradition where Maine’s Maple producers open their doors to their sweet operations for a day of educational demonstrations, Sugarbush tours, fun family activities and samplings of syrup and other great maple products. Happening statewide in honor of Maine’s official sweetener.
FMI www.mainemapleproducers.com
APRIL
10-11 Haggler’s Weekend. Barn on 26 Antiques. Have some fun and get great deals on wonderful antiques and collectibles. 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 reasonable offers will be considered. Be prepared to pay IN FULL with cash (best deal), check, charge. Ship- ping/delivery 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
17 East Coast Pond Skimming Championship. Ready, set, skim! Grab your snorkel and hit the landing for some serious splashing at Sugarloaf. FMI 800- 843-5623, www.sugarloaf.com
24 Best Dog on Earth Day. 5th Annual event.
A Celebration of Dogs and Earth Day. 10am. Start and finish at the Hatchery Brook Preserve Trail, Rangeley. FMI 864-5571, www.rangeleymaine.com
MAY
7-9 Wildflower Celebration. McLaughlin Garden and Homestead opens for the season. 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
16 Sugarloaf Marathon. 39th Annual event. Car- rabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com
28-31 LilacFestival.McLaughlinGardenandHome- stead. 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
30 Rangeley RuKaBi. Running, kayaking and biking race at the Rangeley Town Park. 10am.
FMI 864-5571, 864-3055
All events subject to change, please check ahead to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207. 35