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CALENDAR January–February
28 Sugarloaf Charity Summit. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 441-1210, www.sugarloafcharitysummit.org
29 Fat-Tire Bike Loppet. Courses take advantage of the beautiful varied terrain at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, from wide straight-a- ways, to gradual ascent and descents, to some aggressive hill climb/descent opportunities. Views and possible wildlife sightings are in- cluded! Classes include 10- and 20-mile Nordic groomed, 10- and 20-mile single track mix, and a 10-mile Nordic untimed tour. Courses may change due to snow conditions. 10am, Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road, Rangeley. FMI 864-4309, rlxcski@gmail.com
29 Biathlon.RobertsFarmPreserve. 64 Roberts Road, Norway.
FMI www.wfltmaine.org/programs
29 Free Community XC Ski Day. For kids from SAD #17, SAD #44. Free trail passes for all students from these districts with a family friendly celebration. Scavenget hunt, obstacle course, food truck, fire pit, snacks and hot cocoa, and prizes. 9am-4:30pm. Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel.
FMI, 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
FEBRUARY
TBA Crystal Lake Derby. Ice fishing Derby in Gray. Weather permitting.
FMI www.graymaine.org/calendar
TBA Lake Region Winter Carnival. Bridgton Cham- ber of Commerce event. Fishing, snowmobile races, food and more.
FMI 647-3472, www.gblrcc.org
Ongoing MaineAdaptiveSports&Recreation. Adaptive ski, snowboard and snowshoe lessons and volunteer opportunities at Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Mt Abram, Black Mountain of Maine, Sugarloaf, and Saddleback on a number of days throughout the winter season starting on January 2, 2023. FMI 824-2440, info@maineadaptive.org
3-5 Pond Hockey Festival. Haley Pond Park in Rangeley. FMI 590-6886
3-5 Winterfest. Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road, Rumford. FMI 364-8977
3-5 Fire on the Mountain Festival. Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley. FMI 237-2000, www.Sugarloaf.com
3-5 Pride Weekend. Sunday River. Features special events, including a themed party, fireworks, and après-ski socials, all hosted by Sunday River Resort in association with The OutRy- ders, New England’s largest LGBTQ ski and snowboard club. FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
11 Full Moon Guided Ski or Snowshoe Tour. Guided tour of our trails with either skis or snowshoes. Free event, rentals available for various fees and if needed, please arrive at 4:30pm to get outfitted, and bring a headlamp. Grab an early dinner or snack from the food truck or wait until after our guided tour and enjoy a bonfire and Wild River Kitchen food truck will be open until 8pm. Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel.
FMI, 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
11 Blessing of the Sleds. Mountain View Camp- ground, Dixfield. FMI 357-2223
12 Free Community XC Ski Day. For kids from SAD #17, SAD #44. Free trail passes for all students from these districts with a family friendly celebration. Scavenget hunt, obstacle course, food truck, fire pit, snacks and hot cocoa, and prizes. 9am-4:30pm. Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. FMI, 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
12 Flying Moose Classic Half-Marathon. The Bethel Outing Club, Nonstop Nordic, and NENSA. Part of both the Zak Cup and NENSA Marathon Series, this fun and exciting event starts at the Bethel Inn Resort and takes you through the rolling hills and forest lands of the Bethel Inn and Inland Woods and Trail’s Bethel Village Trails, a wonderful scenic adventure. Select from either the 12.5KM or 25KM course, and there is a 1KM kids race (grades K-5) and a 3KM Middle School Race (grades 6-8) that will take them over fun little obstacles and zig-zag pathways. Kids race starts at 9am (mass
start); Middle School starts at 9:30am (mass start); 12.5KM & 25KM races start at 10am (mass start). Awards and cookies to follow at ~12:30pm, with a special after party event
at Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel, with a food truck and beverages (noon- 5pm). Cost: 25KM = $35; 12.5KM = $35; 3KM = $15; 1KM = $10 (FREE for Bethel Outing Club Members & MSAD 44). FMI www.nensa. net/event/flying-moose-classic-2
12 Annual Snowmobile Ride-In. Hope Association, Rumford. FMI 364-4561
12 Winter Kids Family Day. Family fun and activi- ties, giveaways. Learn more about the Winter Kids program. Extra savings for everybody with the Winter Kids App. Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. FMI, 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
17-27 Norway Winter Carnival. Various events to celebrate the season in and around Norway. 2/17 - Art Opening and Ice Carving at the Tannery, 5-8pm. 2/18 - Snowshoe Festival
at Roberts Farm Preserve, 9am-3pm. 2/18 - Contra Dance at Norway Grange, 5-8pm. 2/19 - Fat Bike Race at Lakeside Norway, 9-11am. 2/19 - Pickle ball on crampons at Lakeside Norway, or sledding at Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 9am-1pm. 2/20 Family Scavenger Hunt (History of Norway facts) at Roberts Farm Preserve, noon-2pm, Sledding at Shepard’s Farm Preserve, noon-2pm. 2/22 - Snowshoe from Lakeside Norway to Ordway Grove, noon-2pm. 2/24 - Ice Skating at Lakeside Norway, noon-2pm. 2/25 - Snowshoe at Twin Bridges Preserve (Harrison), noon-2pm. 2/26 - Biathlon at Roberts Farm Preserve, 10am-2pm. 2/27 - Skijoring at Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 10am-2pm. FMI www.wfltmaine.org/programs
18 Polar Dip. The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, 3rd Annual Polar Dip. 100%
of the funds raised go the food banks in the 8 communities who are a vital part of the Chamber. FMI www.Sebagolakeschamber.com
18 Spaghetti Supper. Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. 5-7pm. FMI 864-5529
18 Snowshoe Festival. Roberts Farm Preserve, 9am-3pm. 64 Roberts Road, Norway. Part of the Norway Winter Carnival, Feb. 17-27. FMI www.wfltmaine.org/programs
18-19 Sebago Lake and Cumberland County Ice Fishing Derby. Largest togue and top 3 largest pike prizes. Polar Dip at Raymond Beach. Fish pool prizes. FMI www.icefishingderby.com
18-26 Family Scavenger Hunt. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Ski or snowshoe and hunt on our trails, searching for Maine animal tracks signs with a chance to win prizes! Every participant will receive a FREE Animal Tracks card and a small prize. Trail pass required, rentals available. Free entry for kids to win prizes for the Scavenger Hunt. 9am to 4pm. FMI, 824-3880, www.cartersxcski.com
18-26 President’s Week. Sunday River. Snow you can count on and plenty of fun events and activities for all! Visits with Eddy & Betty the Yetis, twilight skiing, live music, Firedancer, and fireworks. FMI 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com
Maggie Lynn
All events subject to change, please check ahead to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207. 39