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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Online event at https://www.facebook.com/events/378589454052370Decorate your Gingerbread House as part of the Chester Greenwood Day Festivities and win prizes in Chamber Bucks! The rules are simple: 1. Your creation does not have to be a house. It can be a barn, church, castle, or some other structure and scene, use your imagination and tie it in with the theme! 2. The walls of the structure must be made of gingerbread 3. Your photo must be posted to the Gingerbread House Contest Event Page here anytime before 10am on December 4. Winners will be selected by the number of "likes" and comments. 4. Winners will
Chester Greenwood Day
Downtown Farmington Array, Farmington, ArrayChester Greenwood Day is our annual celebration of Farmington resident Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs. Join us for a full day of festivities including a parade at 11am, craft fairs, open houses, ornament decorating, wreath sale, polar bear dip, Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, virtual Festival of Trees and more! FMI: https://www.facebook.com/chestergreenwoodday/
Holiday Home & Business Decorating Challenge
Prizes will be awarded for Best Lights, Best Trees, Best “Vacationland Fun” theme, and Best Overall theme. Cash prizes and Chamber bucks will be awarded to the winners! Registration is open until December 12th and judging will take place on December 13th. Sign up here **After your house or business is decorated, snap a picture of it and post it to the Holiday Home & Business Decorating Contest event page here. People will then vote on their favorites!**
7th Annual Fat-Tire Bike Loppet
Our bike courses take advantage of the beautiful varied terrain we have available here 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 included! 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! For more information call 207-864-4309, or send us an email at rlxcski@gmail.com.
World Record Snowmobile Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Rangeley World Record Snowmobile Ride Benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Bald Mountain Camps. FMI: check Bald Mountain Camps Resort's Facebook page. Call 207-864-3671 for more information Bald Mountain Camps, Mooselookmeguntic Lake
15th Annual Pond Hockey Festival in Rangeley
The 14th annual tournament will once again be held in spectacular Rangeley, Maine from February 12th - 13th. This wonderful event will celebrate a time-honored New England tradition. We look forward to seeing participants and spectators alike!
Martin Woods Farm: Winter Carnival
Martin Woods Farm 24 Abijah Hill Rd., Starks, ME, United StatesMartin Woods Farm will be hosting another benefit event on Feb. 13th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 20$ per carload at 24 Abijah Hill Rd. Starks, ME 04911. All proceeds will be given to a scholarship student at Martin Woods Farm. The event will include; sleigh rides, skijoring, live music, games, and much more. For more information about the event contact the farm at 207-416-5893 or private message us on FB.
7th Annual Winterpaloozah!
Haley Pond 1 Pond Street, Rangeley, ME, United StatesEnjoy a day of playing on the frozen pond and in the snow. Horse & wagon rides, Cardboard Sled Race, ice skating, saucer bowling, pond hockey, curling, snow golf, kicksleds, snow kiting, XC skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, snow castle, campfire & marshmallow roast, hot chocolate and more fun and games for the family. Free. Also pay-for-entry competitions, including Dog Keg Pull, Firewood Toss and Buoy Ball. Prizes will be awarded! Hot lunch available starting at 11AM at Haley Pond Park.
27th Annual Legendary Rangeley Lakes Loppet
On the menu are the 25K Burt Kettle Classic, 25K and 50K freestyle races, and a 25K untimed touring! Our 25K loop is nice mix of wide, rolling, straight sections and classic New England Nordic trails that wind through native forestland located at the foot of the majestic Saddleback Mountain. For more information call 207-864-4309, or send us an email at rlxcski@gmail.com.
9th Annual Moose Dash Snowshoe Race
The course winds through woodlands north of Saddleback Mountain and includes single track and nordic groomed trails. Views and possible wildlife sightings are included! Classes include 5K junior, 5K adult, 1K Kids Fun Run, and a 5K untimed tour. For more information call 207-864-4309, or send us an email at rlxcski@gmail.com. Races start at 10:30AM - registration accepted up to 1 hour before the race.
Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest deadline
https://www.westernmaineliteracy.org/contactLiteracy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is closing their 2022 poetry contest. No submissions will be accepted after this date.
“The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling” premier
UMF - Roberts Learning Center - Lincoln Auditorium Farmington, ME, United StatesDon't miss the premier of "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," starring the Sunday School kids of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, in Farmington. Backed by a lively soundtrack by local musicians, the 45-minute film depicts the events of Holy Week and beyond, all from a unique Maine perspective. "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," will be shown Palm Sunday, April 10th, 5 pm, at the Lincoln Auditorium on the UMF Campus. Free! (For safety, masks are required.)