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CALENDAR November–December
27 Lighting of the Giving Tree. 6pm, Park Road, Rangeley. FMI 864-3807
27-28 FestivalofTrees.Glitteringlights,magicaldisplays, fantastic sounds of the holiday ... this is what you can expect at the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Festival of Trees at the beautiful McLaughlin Garden in South Paris. The Chamber accepts registra- tions from local businesses, organizations, groups and individuals to have the opportunity to submit their own decorated tree to create a winter wonderland in the Oxford Hills. You will become part of a magical community event by donating a decorated, artificial, holiday tree. Your tree, along with your name, will
be displayed throughout the event and viewed by the public. Raffle tickets will be sold, and each amazing tree will find a new home at the end of the Festival. Saturday 11/27, 9am to 7pm, Sunday 11/28, 9am to 2pm. The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
27-Dec. 25 Country Christmas in Bethel . Experience the Christmas season in this postcard-perfect
New England village. Shop locally, meet Santa,
enjoy the lights, hop on a horse-drawn wagon
ride, or take in a performance.Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. FMI 800-442-5826, www.bethelmaine.com/country-christmas
29-Dec. 4 McLaughlin Garden Annual Online Auction. Visit www.mclaughlingarden.com and feel the excitement of bidding on a variety of items from the comfort of home. From a week-long stay in a Paris apartment,
to lift tickets and original artwork, you won’t find another auction catalog like it! This is a fundraising auction, and all proceeds go directly to supporting the garden and its programming. Auction is live from 6am Monday to 10pm Saturday. The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris.
FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
DECEMEBER 2021
Ongoing Sleigh Rides at The Bethel Inn Resort. December 18, 24–31. A 30-minute trip around the property. Leaving on the half-hour, 5-7:30pm. $20 for ages 11+, $15 for ages 4-10, free for 3 and under with an adult. FMI 824-2175 to reserve, www.bethelinn.com
3 Holiday Open House. Rangeley Friends of the Arts. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments, beer/ wine cash bar. 5-8pm, Rangeley Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main Street. FMI www.RangeleyArts.org
3 Justin Carver. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
4 Christmas at the Mason House. Museums of the Bethel Historical Society.Visit Bethel Hill’s oldest surviving home to experience Christmas at the Mason House. The first floor period rooms in the 1813 Mason House will be decorated in traditional 19th-century style and lit by candles. Step back in time as you enjoy holiday music and refreshments.Free, but donations welcome. FMI 824-2908, www.bethelhistorical.org
4 Holiday Open House. Celebrate the joys of the season in Frost Farm Gallery’s 1797 cape. Great discounts on our signature Christmas décor, jewelry, vintage prints and more. Order your custom framing for Christmas. Saturday, 9am to 6pm. 272 Pikes Hill, Norway.
FMI 743-8041, www.frostfarmgallery.com
4 Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair. Mountain Valley High School, Rumford. 9am-2pm. FMI 364-3241
4 Ron Bergeron. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
4 Chester Greenwood Day. Annual celebration of Farmington resident Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs in downtown Farmington. The day’s events usually include a parade with earmuffs showcased on all of the floats, special sales at downtown businesses, a dip on Clearwater Lake by the local Polar Bear Club, ginger- bread contest and more. Events subject to chang due to COVID. FMI www.facebook.com/chestergreenwoodday
4 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Bethel village, Free! Meet in front of the Chapman Inn on the corner of Church and Main streets. 1-3pm
4-5 Annual Holiday Production. Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts . Mountain Valley High School, Rumford. FMI 369-0205
5 Santa Sunday. This signature Sunday River event
kicks off the holiday season in style by celebrating the arrival of winter and the upcoming holiday season with more than 250 Santas cruising down to South Ridge. All money raised goes towards the River Fund. Santas must be in full Santa attire. FMI, registration informa- tion 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
8 Bid of Christmas. Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Food, raffles, silent auction and cash bar. 5:30–7:30pm, St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
FMI info@sebagolakeschamber.com
8 Christmas Centerpiece Workshop. Each guest will
be given enough natural materials to create one arrangement. Extra materials will be available for an additional cost. Bring a 6 to 8 inch waterproof container from home. The cost is $15. This is an RSVP only, event with non-refundable payment required at the time of reservation. Call 743-8820 to reserve your space in one of the 2 sessions. Workshop time is 12-1:30pm,
and 2-3:30pm. The CDC is currently recommending people wear face coverings in public indoor settings. The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
9 Young Adult Open Stage. BAAM, Moovin’ On Produc- tions, and The Gem Theater in Bethel. Showcases local young talent on the big stage every second Thursday of every month. Young adult performers can access professional grade sound and light systems, get a
feel for public performances, and be mentored by the local creative community. Admission/participation is free, but donations are welcome. FMI coordinator@ bethelareaartsandmusic.com, www.thegemtheater.com
9 Singer-Song Writer Circle. Join BAAM, Moovin’ On Productions, and The Gem Theater in Bethel for live music on the second Thursday of every month. Local songwriter, Johnny Crashed, will host the event, and he will be joined at each show by two other local or regional songwriters for the evening. This event will showcase original songwriting and the stories behind the music. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. FMI coordinator@bethelareaartsandmusic.com, www.thegemtheater.com
10 Alex Roy. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
10 Take ME Downtown for the Holidays. Christmas event sponsored by Norway Downtown and downtown mer- chants and restaurants. 5-7pm. Main Street in Norway. FMI www.norwaydowntown.org
10-11 ECW Holiday Fair. 9am-2pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Undercroft. 2614 Main Street, Rangeley. FMI 864-3381
10-12 Mountain Holly Days. Rangeley Region holiday event. FMI 864-5571
11 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Bethel village, Free! Meet in front of the Chapman Inn on the corner of Church and Main streets. 1-3pm
11 Christmas in the Valley Parade. Rumford. FMI beauti- fyrumford@gmail.com
11 Shop Local. Holiday event on Norway’s Main Street. Norway Downtown reusable shopping
bags given out by merchants and restaurants.
FMI www.norwaydowntown.org
11 Feff Kilton. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
11 Christmas at the Mason House. Museums of the Bethel Historical Society.Visit Bethel Hill’s oldest surviving home to experience Christmas at the Mason House. The first floor period rooms in the 1813 Mason House will be decorated in traditional 19th-century style and lit by candles.Step back in time as you enjoy holiday music and refreshments.Free, but donations welcome. FMI 824-2908, www.bethelhistorical.org
11 Festival of Trees. Rumford Town Hall Auditorium. FMI beautifyrumford@gmail.com
11-12 ChristmasinCarthage.CommunityHoliday celebration. FMI Jan, 562-8876
12 The Walk to Bethlehem. Begin at The Rangeley Inn, end at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, Rangeley. 5:30pm. FMI 864-5000
17 John Hasnip. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
17 Rangeley Community Chorus. Annual Holiday Concert. 7pm, Tickets $15/$10 for under 18. Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, Rangeley.
FMI 864-5000
17-19 Winterfest Weekend. All about fun on snow plus a plethora of activities to celebrate at Sunday River! Meet Santa, fireworks at South Ridge at 8:30pm on Saturday, and more! FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
18 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Bethel village, Free! Meet in front of the Chapman Inn on the corner of Church and Main streets. 1-3pm
18 Josh Hatfield. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
18 Snowmobile Hill Climb. Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. FMI 364-8977
19 Sunday Ticket Deal. $35 at Mt. Abram. Made possible by L.L. Bean. Come and ride with us every Sunday at an affordable price. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI 875-5000, www.mtabram.com
19 Diwali Yoga Life festival. The darkest day of the year marks the planet’s movement towards the light in our hemisphere, a journey we need to follow. According
to the Yogis, the source of all suffering is ignorance. Ignorance of our true purpose as human beings! To live in accordance with that is the only way we will reach the fulfillment we unrelentingly seek. Join us to take a plunge into the wisdom of the Yogis, the oldest tradition known to man, on how to LIVE in a way that benefits all beings and can change the world! $90/full day, $45/half day suggested donation. 100% of your donation goes to supporting and furthering the goals of our nonprofit. Overnight accommodations available. $65/per room per night. 243 Greenwood Brook Road, Farmington. FMI www.satmanavyogaashram.com
20 Toby McAlister. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
21 Doug Morgan. Live music at 290 Maine Street, Norway. FMI 744-2274
All events subject to change, please check ahead to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207. 41