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Our seven categories are: [Special Events], [Exhibits, Readings & Shows], [Music, Dance & Drama], [Benefit Feasts, Sales & Events], [Craft Fairs, Yard Sales & Farmers' Markets], [Meetings & Gatherings], [Classes & Workshops]. Click on these seven categories for easy navigation.

SPECIAL EVENTS & NOTICES

Cabin Fever Reliever! The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is open on Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 4 pm. Stop by for some old-time fun. Enjoy the one-room schoolhouse and meet the schoolmarm for storytime and a lesson from the 1800s. Tours will be available of the 1867 Washburn Mansion. Play old-fashioned games in the Farmer's Cottage. Something delicious will be cooking on the woodstove. $5 admission. FMI: call 897-4366 or visit www.norlands.org. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is located at 290 Norlands Road in Livermore.

Join the Bone Marrow Registry by having a cheek swab on Monday, Feb. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. in Forster Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Ages from 18 to 60 can participate. The event is being held in honor of Roderick “Rick” Cushing. Donations are being taken to help defray the cost. Checks can be made out to: Be The Match #4023 Send to: Shannon Smith, 25 Pleasant View Heights, Wilton, ME 04294. FMI call: 207-778-4726.

Titcomb Mountain is ready for a great February vacation. The ski area will be open special hours during the week. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the mountain will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Wednesday it will be open from 10 am until 8 pm. On the weekends, Titcomb Mountain will be open for regular hours, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. In addition, children’s activities will be held on most days to get everyone outside and enjoying winter fun. Check the website, www.titcombmountain.com for daily updates for activities and conditions. Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. when the ski area is hosting a Ski Free Night sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank.

Fishing Derby. 5th Annual Cape Cod Hill School PTO Fishing Derby at Crowell Pond in New Sharon, Feb. 25, from 8-4 p.m. Tickets $5 per person. Purchase at the school or on derby day. $100 for the biggest trout and other prizes too! All proceeds to benefit the CCHS PTO. For more info/tix call Jennifer at 778-3031 or 778-6245.

Bicentennial Bash. Phillips celebrates its bicentennial this year and on Saturday, Feb. 25, the town will kick off the year-long event with a birthday party at the Phillips Area Community Center (Old Gym) on Depot Street. Two hundred cupcakes, a free bean supper, Chinese fire balloons, old-time story telling, live music – all will come together on February 25 as Phillips marks its 200th birthday with a gala party for friends and residents of the town. This kick-off celebration, which begins at 5 p.m.Email Pam15river@gmail.com for more info.

Family Movie Matinee Saturdays at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. 1st and 3rd Saturdays @ 3:30 during the winter in the Begin Family Community Room! Bring your own snacks & drinks. This coming Saturday: Feb 4, 3:30 - Winnie the Pooh. The other movies lined up for the rest of the winter are as follows Saturdays at 3:30: February 18 - Snow Buddies; March 3 - Smurfs, March 17 - Mr. Popper's Penguins, March 31 - Horton Hears a Who.

Winter Carnival. The Kingfield Recreation Department will be holding a Winter Carnival on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, at and around Webster Hall in Kingfield. Events such as a Snow sculpture contest, photo contest, chili/chowder/soup cookoff, a cross country ski and snowshoe race, Turkey Bowling, Family Friendly Dance, and Silent auction will be taking place. For more information check the Kingfield Maine web page or pick up a flyer at the Kingfield Town Office, Camden National Bank in Kingfield, or Tranten's in Kingfield.

Career Scholarships. The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering health career scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students in need of financial assistance who reside in greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls and Livermore, and are pursuing careers in the health care field. To be eligible, the applications must be completed and returned by April 15. Applicants must also have been accepted to a school of their choice by that date. In May, the Auxiliary will select six recipients for the $600 scholarships. The funds will be awarded following the successful completion of the first semester of post-secondary school. For more information or to receive an application, contact Jill Gray at 779-2555.

EXHIBITS, READINGS & SHOWS

New Exhibit at New Portland Library. Julieanne Reed's paintings and oil pastels, pulsing with the power of nature, beautifully complement the exhibit of artifacts and pictures on loan from Nowetah's American Indian Museum. The show will be here through April 1 and the library is open Mon.-Wed.- Thurs 4-6 p.m. and Sat. 10-noon.

New Exhibit. The Schoolhouse Gallery is proud to present the colorful and intriguing work of Dona Seegers and Kate Cheney Chappell. An art educator in the Wayne and Mt. Vernon Schools, Dona’s work with paper and paint recalls the intricacy and movement of nature. Founder, along with her husband Tom Chappell, of Tom’s of Maine, Kate’s art is a way to express her concern for humankind’s degradation of the environment.The Schoolhouse Gallery also features the nature photography of John Orcutt and is open most days from noon to 6 p.m., or please call for an appointment (207) 939-6518. For more information please see www.schoolhouseartgallery.com.

The UMF Art Gallery. The UMF Art Gallery is located at 246 Main St. in Farmington, immediately behind the Admissions Office. The gallery is open noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, during the UMF academic year and by appointment. For more information, or to make special arrangements, please call 207-778-7002, or email Elizabeth Olbert, director of the UMF Art Gallery, at elizabeth.olbert@maine.edu.

The Emery. Visit the Emery Arts Center on the University of Maine Campus (Academy St.) to view the exhibition entitled "We Are Connected" and enjoy some stories at the Storytelling Porch, a part of the exhibit. Storytelling sessions will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 4. The public is welcomed.

Poet Carolyn Gelland will be reading at the Farmington Public Library on February 23, 2012 at 7 p.m. Her new book of poetry, Four-Alarm House has been called "painterly" and "daring." Carolyn Gelland has published poems in numerous literary journals including The Bitter Oleander, Sou'wester, Iodine Poetry Journal, The Greensboro Review, and RiverSedge. She worked as a Norwegian translator and ran a small art gallery while living in New York City. After marrying, she and her husband, poet Kenneth Frost, moved to rural Maine to focus on writing poems. Events at the library are free and open to the public. For more information contact Melanie Coombs at 207-778

The Schoolhouse Gallery. Opening on March 3: A book signing and artwork from the new book Glorious Slow Going, Maine Stories of Art, Adventure and Friendship, with essays by Elizabeth Peavey and art by Marguerite Robichaux. Eustis’ Hugh Verrier will also be displaying his incredible ‘Birds in Flight’. Ms. Peavey will have a book reading at 6 p.m. that evening, followed by music from Mad River Valley, Vermont’s signature acoustic power band Phineas Gage. The Schoolhouse Gallery is open most days from noon to 6 p.m., or please call for an appointment (207) 939-6518. For more information please see www.schoolhouseartgallery.com.

SugarWood Gallery. SugarWood Gallery is located at 248 Broadway in Farmington.

MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA

Concerts. New England Celtic Arts will present The Cottars At Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts in Unity on Thursday, Feb. 23. Curtain at Skye is 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Unity. A Pre-show jam sessions at Skye & Unity will start one hour prior to curtain. Skye Theater is located 3 miles West of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd and US RT. 2 in South Carthage. UCCPA is at 42 Depot Street in Unity. Ticket price is $15 at the door. For reservations call Skye Theatre at (207) 562-4445 or UCCPA at (207) 948-7469. Reservations are strongly suggested at both venues. For more information: www.necelticarts.com

Concert. The Sandy River Ramblers will present a Concert of Bluegrass and Acoustic Music 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, at the University of Maine at Farmington.The concert will benefit the Farmington Emblem Club, which has served the community in many ways, including scholarships, flag-folding presentations, and other projects. There will be refreshments, and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, contact Stan Keach at (207) 397-2241, or stanleykeach@hotmail.com.

A+E's Hill Country Music will return to the Salem Community Building on March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun. Refreshments will be on sale and a donation box will be at the door. Hosted by the Salem Pine Tree Club.

The Mt. Blue Music Boosters announces its First Annual Dinner Cabaret. The event will take place Saturday, March 10 at the Fairbanks Meeting House in Farmington. Doors will open at 6 pm and three musical acts will perform until 8:30 pm. The musicians are all donating their time and talents for this fundraiser. Starting the show will be Karen Beacham & Krysia Tripp, playing a selection of light classical pieces arranged for clarinet and flute. Next, The A Chords (Michael Fraley and Brent Laflin) perform bluegrass-inspired tunes on banjo and mandolin, and local favorites The Country Choir will close the show. In addition to the live music, a full dinner – including appetizers, dessert and beverages - will be offered to those attending. For an additional cost, beer and wine will be available. This is a 21+ only event. Tickets are $20 and available in Farmington at DDG Booksellers and The Calico Patch, in East Wilton at Shelly's Hometown Market, and in Weld at Skool House Variety. The Mt. Blue Music Boosters will utilize all proceeds from tickets sales to benefit young musicians and the music programs in Franklin County schools. Summer music camp scholarships and instrument purchase/repair are but two of the many ways the Music Boosters offer support. Those interested in learning more about the Mt. Blue Music Boosters are invited to log on to their website at www.mtbluemusicboosters.org.

Battle of the Bands. 91.5 WUMF would like to announce our annual Battle of the Bands competition on Friday, April 20 at the University of Maine at Farmington. We are looking for bands of all genres to enter. First place receives $300 and Second place receives $150. Just send us three of your tracks to wumfbattle2012@gmail.com by our April 1st deadline. We will notify once we have decided who will be apart of WUMF's own Battle of the Bands. So you think you have what it takes? Enter right now then and may the battle officially begin!

BENEFIT FEASTS, AUCTIONS & OTHER EVENTS

Free Food for Farmington Area Residents. The Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn has chosen the Farmington area as their next “Food for Everyone” destination. On Thursday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Care and Share Food Closet in Fairbanks, a Good Shepherd a truck load of food will be distributed to anyone from the area who could use some extra food. All are welcome and recipients do not need to be clients of the local Care and Share Food Closet nor meet the income requirements. This is a wonderful service and opportunity for area families.

Wilson Grange Passport Dinner is Traveling to Hollywood for a Red Carpet Night at the Oscars on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. $12 per person. Wilson Grange is taking you to a premiere Oscar party with décor to rival a Hollywood Production and our own ‘Wolfang Puck’ setting up an incredible menu of delights. Encrusted Loin of Pork with Fruit Sauce, Steamed Broccoli with Garlic Infused Olive Oil, Baked Pasta with Roasted Nut Cream Sauce and for our vegetarians a ‘Celebration Roast.’ To top off the star-studded evening Pam West of Mountain View Chocolate Shoppe is concocting a Double Chocolate Cupcake with a Chocolate Ganache Frosting. Reservations are a must and seating is limited so Call Chris at 645.2400 or email mewood@beeline-online.net today. Wilson Grange is across from Shelly’s Hometown Market on Main Street in East Wilton.

The Chesterville Grange will be having a public baked bean supper on Saturday, Feb. 25 serving between 4:00 and 6 pm. Two kinds of baked beans, chop suey, scalloped potato, Shepard's pie, Mac + cheese, salads, biscuits, homemade pies and more. Adults, $7; Child, $3.

Public supper on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the New Sharon United Methodist Church from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. The menu will include baked beans, chop suey, macaroni and cheese. corn and assorted casseroles, salads, coleslaw, hot rolls, homemade pies, and coffee. The meal is served family style and is under the direction of the Woman's Society. The price is $8 and $3.50 for children under 12. the proceeds will be used for current expenses and the building fund. The building is handicapped accessible.

All-you-can eat community hunters' breakfast. A community all-you-can-eat breakfast is being offered Saturday, March 3, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Kingfield United Methodist Church. The menu will include pancakes, sausage gravy with biscuits, French toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, home-fries, muffins, coffee and juice. The cost is $5 per person, all you can eat. A discounted rate is available for children. For more information, call the church at 265- 4921. The proceeds benefit the church.

Corned Beef Supper, starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at the Industry Town Hall. Menu also includes potatoes, carrots, cabbage, baked beans, breads, desserts, and beverages. Adults are $8 and children under 10 are $4. To benefit the Progressive Club for community projects.

New England Boiled Dinner at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington on Saturday, March 3 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Vegetables, Irish soda bread, home-made pies. All for $7. All welcome. FMI, please call 778-3854.

A Free Welcome Home Dinner for Veterans will be held on March 3, 2012 at the Farmington Grange. If you are a veteran, we want to show you our appreciation for you by serving YOU. Regardless of you age or the conflict i which you served, we want to "welcome you home" with a FREE turkey dinner. Bring your loved ones too. Dinner will be served from 4:30 until 6:15. For more information or to let us know you will be coming you can call: Dovey Balsam at 778-0356.

The 13th Annual Penny Sale Auction is underway at the Phillips Public Library Annex Building. Nearly 200 items have been tagged, many rare and valuable. Hours for ticket sale and viewing of items is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets are $1 for 25 chances. Drawing will be held Sunday, March 11. Please take the time to support this important fund raiser to benefit the Phillips Library Operations and visit or revisit the old cafeteria building. Questions or Donations: call Winona at 639-4296.

Benefit Hunger Banquet. On Sunday, March 11 the Catholic Campus Ministry will be putting on a Hunger Banquet to raise funds for local hunger relief. Proceeds will benefit the United Way Emergency Food Fund and the Clearwater Food Pantry in Industry. This interactive social awareness event will begin at 5pm at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall (on the corner of Quebec and Middle Street in Farmington). Tickets can be purchased at Devaney, Doak, & Garrett Bookstore and the Calico Patch in downtown Farmington at $5 a ticket. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $6.

Loaves and Fishes Luncheon. Free fish chowder lunch every Wednesday through March 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road in Farmington. Always check for local school cancellations; no school, no luncheon. For further info, call 778-4429.

CRAFT FAIRS, YARD SALES & FARMERS' MARKETS

The Winter Farmers market in Farmington is excited to announce a CSA fair this Saturday, February 25 from 9–12 in the West Farmington Grange Hall. Come support local agriculture by visiting area farmers and learning about the many CSA opportunities available right here in Western Maine. Not sure what a CSA is? Great! Come learn what “CSA” stands for, how they work, why they’re a great way for people to support local agriculture, and what shares are available for the coming season. Great live entertainment will also be had with musical guest “The Burnt Beard Band”, as well as a number of area farmers offering a plethora of locally produced delicious products for sale!

Rummage and bake sale this Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 till 2, at the Sparrow's Nest in West Mills (former West Mills Church), to benefit the Sparrow's Nest Community Kitchen. The Community Kitchen, expected to open by this fall, will provide a place for people of all ages to find a hot meal at no cost, as well as activities and fellowship. Proceeds from the benefit will be used to equip and stock the kitchen. Donations of baked goods and other items are welcome. Anyone who would like to make a donation of kitchen equipment or money towards the project can call Rosemary Frazier at 778-4639.

Accepting Donations. The Phillips Library Penny Auction, to be held this year in the Library Annex (the old school cafeteria), is now accepting donations for its 15th annual auction, with the drawing set this year for Sunday, March 11. Any items people care to donate may be brought to the library or the annex. (If Winona’s car is parked there, the building is open.) Some used books and audio tapes are currently for sale and can be purchased now. All proceeds from the auction benefit the
Phillips Public Library.

Western Maine Market, Franklin County’s online farmers’ market, runs year-round and offers free delivery in downtown Farmington and Strong and a variety of pick-up locations. We offer pick-up Saturdays 10 am-noon at the indoor market in the Farmington Grange, on Bridge St in West Farmington, next to the West Farmington post office. Check the website for additional new locations. The website for Friday and Saturday is www.WesternMaineMarket.com, for Tuesday and Wednesday www.harvesttomarket.com Midweek. Contact Deborah Chadbourne, 1-(857)-225-1199, info@westernmainemarket.com.

MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

Chesterville Democratic Caucus, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Chesterville Town Hall. Any Chesterville registered Democrat or unenrolled/unregistered resident of Chesterville may participate (must register that day to participate). Caucus for your candidate - become a delegate - have fun with neighbors! FMI call Cyndy 778-3513.

The Temple Historical Society will have a "Show and Tell" Program on Monday, Feb 27 at the Temple Town Hall at 6:30 p.m following a brief meeting. Shake out the cabin fever! Did you purchase something at a yard sale last summer, or have an unusual family gizmo handed down, or a gadget that hasn't been used in a hundred years? Just try to stump everyone or you may bring something you need help identifying. It's a fun time for all. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. The most popular item (by vote) will win the owner a Temple Historical Society 2012 Calendar, which features extant farms of Temple. Melanie Farmer templehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or 779-0945.

The Farmington Warming Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January, February and March 2012 for the third season. New hours are 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and everyone is invited. Come for coffee and conversation, to make a puzzle, or play a game. At noon, you are welcome to stay for lunch provided by SeniorsPlus. There is a suggested $3 donation for the meal to help defray the cost, but any donation will be appreciated. Soups and snacks will also be provided by community friends. A 24-hour advanced notice for a meal is recommended. Please call 778-2163. Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., 778-2163: Tuesdays, through Feb. 14; St. Joseph’s, 133 Middle St., 778-2778: Tuesdays, through to March 27. All Thursdays in January, February, and March will be at the Old South Congregational Church, 227 Main St. 778-0424. Volunteers are welcome. We will not be equipped to supervise childcare or adult day care. Public transportation is available for a small fee by calling Western Mountain Transportation at 1-800-393-9335. Please call in advance. For weather related cancellations listen to WKTJ-FM 99.3. If SeniorsPlus is canceled, the Warming Center will be canceled, too. If any further questions, please call 778-2163.

The Invitation, 184 Main St., Farmington, invites you to attend The Life and Teachings of Jesus lectures each Monday and Thursday at 2 pm or 7 pm. The setting is informal. The journey is life-changing. Come learn about the most important individual who ever live

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

LIDAR Info. Find out the latest on Light Detection and Ranging, including applications in Maine with Michael Smith of the Maine State Geographic Information System Office noon Wednesday, Feb. 29 at Thomas Auditorium on the UMF campus. The public is welcome.

Attention parents/caregivers of infants & toddlers: Come play with your young children as you observe and support their amazing development. We are now registering families for the spring semester for a UMF Monday evening playgroup. This playgroup is for children under three years of age and is based on a model called PIWI (Parents Interacting with Infants). The playgroup’s focus is parents’ observations of and interactions with their young children. The weekly playgroup sessions are facilitated by Dolores Appl, a UMF professor and her students, who are preparing to be teachers of young children. Each week the students plan meaningful learning activities based on the interests of the parents and children attending. The groups are free and enrollment is open to all families of infants and toddlers. However, registration is required. If you would like to register or want more information, please contact Dolores at 778-7507 or dappl@maine.edu.

Fitness and Recreation Center is the first to offer the New American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Jan. 31 marked the release of the revised Red Cross Lifeguard Program. This program reflects training skills that correspond with cutting edge research on how guards should be training, and the most effective skills needed to prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. The Fitness Center will be hosting its first Lifeguard Course of 2012 Tuesday Feb. 21 through Thursday Feb. 23 from 9am- 6pm. Participants must pass a pre-course swimming skills evaluation and be 15 years old. Non-members to the Fitness Center are given 2 visit passes, upon paid in full registrations, to practice the pre-course swimming skills. Complete course information can be found at http://frc.umf.maine.edu or by calling Jennifer Pageot at 207.778.7437.

Two-Day Basic Pistol Course will be held on Saturday, March 3, from 9-2 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, from 9 to noon at the Wilton Fish & Game Club House on Rt.2 Wilton. The course will be lead by NRA-certified pistol instructor; pre-register with Everett 779-0721.

Home Buyer Education Course will be held March 10 and 17, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Western Maine Community Action, 20 A Church Street, East Wilton. Cost $30 per household. For more information or to register for the class: contact Diane Haley at 645-3764 Ext. 5527 or dhaley@wmca.org

Career Exploration and Planning Training. Women, Work and Community will be offering the following a free 6-week training Career Exploration and Planning – Live & On-Line! This six-week class offers the best of both worlds: in-person classes combined with an online learning experience. Develop a personal career plan that meets your needs in today’s economy. Learn how to use your values, interests, and skills to choose a career that’s right for you and your financial goals. Research occupations and job opportunities. Learn about education and training options and how to pay for them. Be part of a supportive small group of job seekers and career changers. This class is on Tuesdays March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. This will be held at: Women, Work and Community Office, 108 Perham Street Suite A, Farmington Pre-registration is required by March 1..

Workshop: Tracks, Scat and Habitat! On Saturday, March 24 in Mercer, the local chapter of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine and the Maine Forest Service will be hosting a workshop on the finer points of critter tracking and scat identification from Dept. of Inland Fisheries Wildlife Biologists Bob Cordes and Chuck Hulsey. The discussion and information will depend on the snow conditions but we will explore track and scat anatomy, trail patterns and behavioral and activity patterns of various wildlife species. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. at Mary and Bob Burr’s farm in Mercer. Please be prepared for inclement weather and you might want to bring snowshoes. The event is free and open to all! Directions: From US Route 2 in Mercer, turn at the yellow blinking light onto Beech Hill Road. Take the second right onto Corson Road, go ½ mile and the farm is on the left. 122 Corson Road. Any questions call Patty Cormier at 592-2238, or patty.cormier@maine.gov. No need to pre-register, just show up!

Workshop: Live Raptors are visiting Farmington! On Saturday, March 31 starting at 10 a.m. at the Farmington Town office, the local chapter of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine and the Maine Forest Service will host a great presentation from the folks at “Wind over Wings.” They are a nonprofit raptor education service, bringing to you Zachariah the Raven, Skywalker the golden Eagle, Pippin the Saw Whet Owl and one of their Ravens. Come learn about these birds, bird habitats on your woodlot and their interesting stories. Experience being a few feet away from a bird of prey. Founder Hope Douglas and volunteer Carol Fackler are so interesting to listen to. This is a great event for the kids too. This is event is free and open to all, no need to pre-register. The town office is at 153 Farmington Falls Road (US Rt. 2). Park around back. Any questions call Patty Cormier at 592-2238, or patty.cormier@maine.gov.

Workshop: What will happen to your woodland when you are gone? On Tuesday, April 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Farmington Town Office, the local chapter of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine and the Maine Forest Service will host a program on estate planning. The featured speaker will be Linda Russell, an attorney with Oxford Hills Law in South Paris, who specializes in Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate law. “Life and death estate planning is very personal,” she said. “Everyone lives and dies, and everyone ought to plan, or at least understand what happens when planning does not occur. Misconceptions abound and one size does not fit all.” Woodland owners face special challenges because they have an asset that needs sustainable management. This asset is usually a substantial part of their estate and highly appreciated. Come hear about estate planning with timberland: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, titling of assets, beneficiary designations, and the creation of different types of entities. If there is interest, other possible topics include current federal and state estate, gift, and other tax issues; basis rules; conservation easements; consideration for needed support of owner, surviving spouse, or minor children. This event is free and open to the public. No need to pre-register. Bring questions, or better yet, forward them ahead of time to patty.cormier@maine.gov or call (207) 592-2238. The town office is at 153 Farmington Falls Road (US Rt. 2). Park around back.

Classes at Webber Breast Center at FMH. The American Cancer Society will offer its free community-based, national program, Look Good…Feel Better, to female cancer patients in active cancer treatment wishing to learn how to use make-up and skincare techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The classes will be held at Franklin Memorial Hospital in the Webber Breast Center. For dates and times, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

Wilton CareerCenter. The following sessions are to be held at the Wilton CareerCenter in the month of  February 2012. Located at 865 US Route 2 in East Wilton. Call 645-5800; Toll Free 1-800-982-4311; TDD/Nextalk 888-697-2895 to set up an appointment. Registration required.

Resume & Interviewing Skills
Monday, Feb.27, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Explore the basics of resumes and applications and learn how to make your resume and interview stand out in a positive way. Learn to market yourself in a way that directly matches employer needs. “Tough" interview questions will be discussed so that you can answer them with confidence.

MEOC-101-Essentials of College Planning
Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Instructions on filling out financial aid forms to assist you in getting the maximum amount in grants or loans. Must pre-register for this session by calling 1-800-281-3703.

Gateways to Employment
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon
Join us for an orientation to CareerCenter services and interactive workshop with up-to-date information and techniques designed to help unemployed people figure out, “Where do I go from here?" Discover how to access the unadvertised job market; get job search, interviewing, and resume and cover letter tips; learn about job training and educational assistance options; and identify your abilities, skills and interests. Please call Joan at 645-5815 to reserve your spot at this workshop.

Aging Worker Initiative (AWI) Orientation
Monday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
The AWI connects aging workers (55+) with viable employment and training opportunities in the fields of health care, green energy and technology.  Join us to discuss your goals and find out how this program can help prepare you for your next job. Reserve your spot by calling Susan Brazil 207-753-9035

O*net Ability Profiler
Call for further information as this workshop requires five or more people for attendance. This is a career exploration tool that helps clients plan work lives using a paper and pencil format with optional apparatus parts and computerized scoring. Results can be used to identify strengths for which more training/education is needed, and to identify occupations that fit their strengths.

Community College Advisor
A college advisor will talk to you about your options to attend college. He will help you explore college choices based on your interests and career goals. Call for appointment with Brian Wallace at 1-207-755-5364.

CareerCenter partners include Western Maine Community Action and Maine Department of Labor. We are equal opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.