Special Events
Winter Solstice Yoga Festival
Sat Manav Yoga Ashram 243 Greenwood Brook Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesThe 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%
Night Owl Shopping
Join downtown Farmington for a late night of holiday shopping! On December 18th, select stores downtown will be open until 9 p.m. offering deals, special events, treats and more. Gift wrapping by donation will be available at the old movie theater on Broadway. The Chewonki Foundation will be bringing live owls to Twice Sold Tales at 5 p.m. and carol singers will be gathering at Vera's Iron & Vine at 4:30 p.m. By shopping local, you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a summer's worth of free Giffords ice cream and two tickets to the Sandy River Music
Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry Care and Compassion Service
Fairbanks Union Church 583 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesFarmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will hold a special Service of Compassion and Hope in the Christmas Season at Fairbanks Union Church on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The Christmas season is a joyful time for many people, but for those who have lost a loved one, this can be a difficult time of the year. Many of us also feel the losses associated with covid. This service will provide music, song, and prayer in support of those experiencing loss. A candle-lighting ceremony will be part of the service, and special music. Fairbanks Union Church is located at 583
Christmas Eve Service is Zooming!
Christmas Eve is a time laden with traditions and special memories. For many, the traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service at their local church has been a special way of getting to the heart of the season. Due to the high COVID transmission rate in our area, Sugarloaf Christian Ministry will be offering their Christmas Eve Service on Zoom on Friday, December 24th at 7pm. You can find the link at www.sugarloafministry.com, or at https://www.sugarloaf.com/events-calendar Round up some candles, gather the family, bring some popcorn if you like, and come join in this time-honored tradition of candlelight, carols and the Christmas
Martin Luther King Day service
via ZOOMThis year on Monday January 17 at 12 noon, Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Zoom (no in-person service). The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85967121968?pwd=akJFZlBtKzhEblo3NXFqeXdLMllPUT09 and is also available on the FAEM website Worship Experiences tab at https://faemchurches.org/worship-experiences/. Our guest speaker this year will be Alyne Cistone. Alyne moved her family to Maine over a decade ago following her graduation from University of Nairobi and Case Western Reserve School of Law. As founder and CEO of Global Tides, LLC she understands the nuances of living in multiple worlds. Alyne works with
Martin Luther King Day service rescheduled
ZoomThis year on Wednesday January 26 at 7 pm, Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Zoom (no in-person service). The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85967121968?pwd=akJFZlBtKzhEblo3NXFqeXdLMllPUT09 and is also available on the FAEM website Worship Experiences tab at https://faemchurches.org/worship-experiences/. Our guest speaker this year will be Alyne Cistone. Alyne moved her family to Maine over a decade ago following her graduation from University of Nairobi and Case Western Reserve School of Law. As founder and CEO of Global Tides, LLC she understands the nuances of living in multiple worlds. Alyne works with
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!
Film Screening of Persepolis & Discussion
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonJoin us in a screening of the highly acclaimed film adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. Discussion to follow.
Public Pickup/Takeout Public Supper
On Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, there will be a Public Pickup/Takeout Public Supper at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton, Maine from 5 to 6 p.m. The menu will be Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Applesauce, Rolls and Blueberry Cake. $9 for Adults and $5.00 for those under 12. Deliveries are available in the Farmington and Wilton area for a cost of $10.00 per meal. Reservations would be appreciated by 5 pm on Thursday, February 17th. For reservations you may call Alan Morison - 645-4366; Robert Lawrence - 778-2354 or Alvin MDonald - 645-2190.
LINCOLN SOCIAL in Farmington: with speaker PAUL LEPAGE!! 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
379 Wilton Rd (old Family Dollar), overflow parking 361 Wilton Rd (old Gray Ford) Fri March 4th : Ticket Info Below 379 Wilton Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesFranklin County Republican Committee proudly presents the LINCOLN SOCIAL with featured speaker and former 74th Governor of Maine, PAUL LEPAGE. Event is in Farmington at the old Family Dollar 379 Wilton Rd. next to Farmington D. Overflow Parking at the old Gray Ford, 361 Wilton Rd, shuttle service provided. Hors d'eorves at 6 pm, program events at 7 pm. Save the date for this fun gathering of Conservative minded fellows. Activities begin with reflections on Abraham Lincoln, and move forward to GOP Governor's race, representation for the Second Congressional District, and local races here in Maine. For Tickets and information