The MAINE NEWS CALENDAR of Events is updated and published online daily. The “calendar week” begins on Saturday and submissions for the digital calendar should be emailed a week or more in advance. Submissions for print should be at least two weeks before the event. Our deadline chart can be found at www.turnerpublishing.net/pdf/Deadlines.pdf. To add an event to either calendar, email articles@turnerpublishing.net.
Regular monthly meetings can be found at the end.
WEEK OF JAN. 13-19
Jan 18-20 — Snodeo by Rangeley Snowmobile Club. Chili/Chowder Cook-Off 5:30 pm at The Gingerbread House Restaurant, Oquossoc; Casino Night at Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc; and live auction Friday at Moose Alley; also demo rides, poker run, Rave-X show, parade, and fireworks. 207-864-5571. .
Jan. 19 — PechaKucha Waterville, Volume 26, 6:15 to 8:45 p.m., Thomas College.
Jan. 19 — “Feeding Maine: Growing Access to Good Food” photo exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Atrium Gallery, USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St.
Jan. 19, 20 — Aqua City Actors Theatre perform “Almost, Maine” 7:30 p.m., Studio 93, The Center, 93 Main St., Waterville.
WEEK OF JAN. 20-26
Jan. 20 — Children’s performer Matt Loosigian, 4:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library, free, 207-237-3535.
Jan. 20 — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society and the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration Souper Bowl Community Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Anglican church, 64 Elm St., Mechanic Falls.
Jan. 21– Beet Poets and Hurry Down Sunshine present “Those Winter Days,” $1 p.m., $5, First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. 207-783-0461.
Jan. 23 — Legends of Maine Giant Slalom Race, registration 9 a.m. to noon; race, 1 p.m., Sunday River Resort, 97 Summit Road, Newry, 207-265-2023.
Jan. 25-28 — Frostbite Falls, Mt. Abram Ski Area. Saturday is Apres Ski Rocky and Bullwinkle Fun. 207-875-5000.
Jan. 25 — Reception for Gardiner artist Matt Demers, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Leonard R. Craig Gallery, 42 Depot Road, Unity. 207-509-7239.
Jan. 25 — Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce Meet the Reps, 5:30-7 p.m., T&B’s Celebration Center, 414 Madison Ave.Jan. 26 — Messalonskee High School Musical Revue, chorus fundraiser, 7 p.m. , Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center, $5 admission goes to Disney World performances trip.
Jan. 26-28 — Moosehead Lake Togue Derby weekend, including Wild and Tame Dinner, Saturday, 4 to 7 p.m., Bartley Event Center, 241 Pritham Ave., Greenville,
WEEK OF JAN. 27-FEB. 2
Jan. 27 — Indoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Phillips Community House, 31 Main St., Phillips, 207-639-2012.
Jan. 27 — Jon Sassi Memorial Nordic Ski Race, Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford. 207-364-8977.
Jan. 27 — Benefit for Readfield Fire Chief Lee Mank, 4:30 p.m., Readfield Elementary School, South Road. Suggested donation of $10 person/$25 family. Food, money donations call Karen Dube, 207-631-1852.
Jan. 27 — Public bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m. First Congregational Church, 11 Yarmouth Road, Gray, 207-657-4279.
Jan. 27 — Let it Snow public supper, 5-6 p.m. Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road.
Jan. 27 — Public bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-783-5269.
Jan. 27 — Winter Luau dinner and dance fundraiser for Messalonskee High School’s Class of 2019, 6:30 p.m., Waterville Elks Banquet and Conference Center, 76 Industrial St., Waterville.
Jan. 27 — Sandy River Ramblers concert to benefit Cary Library, 6 p.m., Ladd Center, 26 Gott Road. Wayne, 207-685-3612.
Jan. 28 — Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet, Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 10 am. 207-864-4309.
Jan. 28 — Wood Ski Day, Carter’s XC Ski Center with free trail pass for those on wood skis. 207-539-4848.
Jan. 28 — Acoustic open mic night, kids activities, raffles and refreshments, poetry reading, 5 to 8 p.m., Kennebec Valley Grange, 560 Main St, Madison, 207-716-6441.
Jan. 31 — Franklin County Broadband Initiative presentation, 6-8 p.m., Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital.
Feb. 1 — Free Ski Night sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank at Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford. 207-364-8977.
Feb. 1 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts reception for Janice Adler, set designer, 5 to 7 p.m. Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, 2493 Main St. Rangeley, 207-864-5000.
Feb. 1 – Rolling Fatties’ Word Buzz poetry reading, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 2 — Kingfield Winter Artwalk. 207-939-6518.
Feb. 2 — Food Sovereignty, Food Freedom: A Community Discussion; potluck meal 5 p.m., panel discussion 6 p.m., acoustic folk music 7 p.m., Kennebec Valley Grange, 560 Main St, Madison.
Feb. 2 — Concerts for a Cause, State Street Traditional Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461.
Feb. 2-4 — Annual Pond Hockey Festival, Rangeley. Visit www.newenglandpondhockey.com.
WEEK OF FEB. 3-9
Feb. 3 — New England Telemark Festival, Mt Abram Ski Area. 207-875-5000.
Feb. 3 – Community Winter Cookout Supper, 5:30 p.m. Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219. 207-388-2609.
Feb. 4 — American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 fundraising breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m. 40 Island Road, Sabattus.
Feb. 4 — Winter Triathlon: Ski, bike, snowshoe. 10 a.m. Western Foothills Land Trust, Norway. Contact staff@wfltmaine.org.
Feb. 4 — Viles Arboretum Table Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $18 for members, under 10 $5, toddlers free, group rates. 207-626-7989.
Feb. 8 — Free Ski Night sponsored by Advantage Insurance, Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford. 207-364-8977.
Feb. 8-10 — Polar Blast in Eustis and Stratton includes snowmobiling, game night silent auction, fireworks, breakfast, bake sale, chili contest, more. 207-235-6008.
Feb. 9-11 — Pond Hockey Classic, on Messalonskee Lake, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Route 23, Sidney.
WEEK OF FEB. 10-16
Feb. 11 — Concerts at Jewett featuring Augusta Symphony Orchestra Ensemble, 2 p.m., Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta.
Feb. 13 — Sidney Historical Society “From the Heart with Art,” 2 p.m. Sidney Grange, 2986 Middle Road.
Feb. 16-18 — Monmouth Community Players, “When Radio was King,” Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth, Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., 207-370-9566.
WEEK OF FEB. 17-23
Feb. 17 — Spaghetti supper benefit dinner for Pasquale Bifulco, 4-7 p.m. Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 96 Howes Corner Road, 207-212-8960.
Feb. 17 — Wine and cheese reception for artist Joe Gambino, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley.
Feb. 17 — Valentine’s Dance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. $5 per person, table reservations call 207-696-5848 after 4 p.m.
Feb. 18 — Rangeley Skating Club and Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce “Winterpaloozah,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Haley Pond Park and Rangeley Town Park, Rangeley, 207-864-2771.
WEEK OF FEB. 24-MARCH 2
Feb. 24 — Annual Spaghetti Supper for the benefit of the Vassalboro Ministry Association Fuel Fund 4:30-6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 814 Main St. (Route 32), Vassalboro. 207-873-1342.
MARCH
March 7 — Upta Camp multi-media program, 6-8 p.m. Gardiner Area High School. Registration $12. 207-582-3774.
March 31 — Leavitt Area Project Graduation auction, Leavitt Area High School.
MAY
May 20-26 — 2018 Diamond Tours bus trip to Ark Encounter plus more. $695 per person/dbl. occupancy. For more information www.grouptrips.com/mainetravelers or 207-446-0131.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096.
