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CALENDAR February–March
FEBRUARY 2022
TBA Crystal Lake Derby. Fishing, ice shanty competition, polar plunge, music, comedy. Supports Maine Military thru USO. Crystal Lake in Gray. Weather permitting. FMI www.CrystalLakeParks.org/News/IceFishingDerby
TBA GreaterBridgtonLakesRegionWinterCarnival. Fishing, snowmobile races, food and lots more. FMI www.MaineLakesWinterCarnival.com
Ongoing SleighRidesatTheBethelInnResort.February
5, 12, 19 – 26. 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
4-6 Winterfest. Celebration of the season at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. FMI 364-8977
4-6 Pride Weekend. Sunday River. Stellar skiing and riding, special events, including a themed party, fireworks, and après-ski socials, all hosted by Sunday River Resort in association with The OutRyders, New England’s largest GLBTQ ski and snowboard club.
FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
6 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
6 FreeHeeler’s Telemark Festival. Sunday River. As a full day dedicated to freeing the heel, The FreeHeeler’s Demo Tour by Telemarkdown will be bringing the latest in telemark gear from Crispi, 22 Designs, Meidjo, Bishop, Rottefella, Liberty skis, Rossignol, Atomic, The Pariah Telemark ski, and lots more.
FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
6 Inclusive Ski Touring. Free group ski touring and split- boarding every Sunday. Discounted gear rentals avail- able. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI www.inclusiveskitouring.com
6 Air-Rifle Biathlon. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 9am-1pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
10 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
10 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
10-12 Tentative dates. Polar Blast. Held in the Villages of Eustis and Stratton. Winter wonderland surrounded
by rugged mountains, just minutes from Sugarloaf. Snowmobile 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. F
MI www.arnoldtrailsnowmobileclub.com
12 Blessing of the Sleds. Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico. FMI 562-4690
12 Full Moon Guided Ski or Snowshoe Tour. Carter’s XC Ski Center in 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. 5-8pm. FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
12 Ski Clinic. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 11am-1pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
12-13 Pond Hockey Festival. All day, Haley Pond in Rangeley. All day. FMI 805-722-9172
13 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
13 Annual Snowmobile Ride-in. Hope Association, Rumford. FMI 364-4561
13 Inclusive Ski Touring. Free group ski touring and split- boarding every Sunday. Discounted gear rentals avail- able. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI www.inclusiveskitouring.com
13 Skijor. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 11am-1pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
18-20 Classic DIVA. Musical event at Rangeley Lakeside Theater. 2/18-7pm, $15/$10 for under 18, 2/19-7pm, $20/$10 for under 18, 2/20-4pm, $20/$10 for under 18. 2493 Main Street. FMI www.RangeleyArts.org
19 Rangeley Public Library Spaghetti Supper. Rangeley Church of the Good Shepherd, 5-7pm. FMI 864-5529
19 Maine Lakes Winter Carnival. Fishing, snowmobile races, food and lots more. FMI Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, 647-3472, www.MaineLakesWinterCarnival.com
19 World Record Snowmobile Ride for Cystic Fibrosis. Bald Mountain Camps, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Oquossoc. 9am. FMI 864-3671
19 Snowshoe Festival. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 10am-2pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
19-20 Sebago Lake Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. Prizes for top six places; largest togue and top three largest pike. Fish pool prizes. Polar Dip at Raymond Beach to benefit Feed the Need. FMI www.IceFishingDerby.com
19-27 Family Scavenger Hunt. Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. Carter’s XC Ski Center in Bethel. Ski or snow- shoe and hunt on our trails searching for Maine animal tracks signs with a chance to win prizes! 9am-4pm. FMI 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
20 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
20 7th Annual Winterpaloozah! Day long family events on Haley Pond in Rangeley. 10am-3pm. FMI 864-2771
20 Inclusive Ski Touring. Free group ski touring and split- boarding every Sunday. Discounted gear rentals avail- able. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI www.inclusiveskitouring.com
20 Fat Bike Races. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 11am- 1pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
21 Family Ski Scavenger Hunt. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 10am-noon. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
21-27 Peak Season on the Slopes. And non-stop fun family entertainment all week during February Vacation. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley.
FMI 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com
22 Family Fun Sledding. Shepard’s Farm Preserve, Norway, noon-2pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
23 Winter Lecture Series Part 1. Join us in the upstairs of The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, 3:30pm-5pm, for a motivating precursor to the 2022 gardening sea- son. Shake off the winter blankets and find inspiration, information and interaction with fellow gardeners and presenters. Tea starts at 3:30pm and the lecture begins at 4pm. No fee to participate, but donations are grate- fully accepted, and directly support McLaughlin Garden programs such as these. We will be implementing current COVID recommendations, and this lecture may be held on Zoom instead of in person. Lecturer TBA. Please follow our Facebook page to receive updated information. The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead,
97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
25 Snowshoe. Hawk Mtn Preserve, Waterford, 10am- noon. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
25-26 Classic DIVA. Musical event at Rangeley Lakeside Theater. 7pm both days, $20/$10 for under 18. 2493 Main Street. FMI www.RangeleyArts.org
25-27 FireontheMountainFestival.Celebratethemusic of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead as performed by some of New England’s most talented bands. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com
26 Endurance X-C Ski. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 11am-4pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
27 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
27 Inclusive Ski Touring. Free group ski touring and split- boarding every Sunday. Discounted gear rentals avail- able. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI www.inclusiveskitouring.com
MARCH 2022
Ongoing Sleigh Rides at The Bethel Inn Resort. March 5, 12, 19. 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
4-5 WinterKids Downhill 24. 10th Anniversary event at Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.sugarloaf.com
5 27th Annual Legendary Rangeley Lakes Loppet. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. 8:30am. FMI 864-4309
5 Ski Clinic. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 10am-noon. FMI www.wfltmaine.org
6 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
6 Inclusive Ski Touring. Free group ski touring and split- boarding every Sunday. Discounted gear rentals avail- able. Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI www.inclusiveskitouring.com
6 Air-Rifle Biathlon. Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway, 9am-1pm, FMI www.wfltmaine.org
All events subject to change, please check ahead to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207. 43