ARTS

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts gallery exhibit celebrating the work of Gabrielle Castle at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St., Rangeley, runs through Friday, June 13.

ADULT RESPITE CARE

The Adult Respite Care Program, called HARC (HELP ADULT RESPITE CARE), is a service which provides needed relief for caregivers of cognitively challenged seniors. The program has activities designed specifically to enrich the participants’ daily lives based on their capabilities, experience, interests and personality. This service is open Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and is located at the lower level of Rangeley Family Medicine, 42 Dallas Hill Rd., and includes lunch and a snack. This program is sponsored by HELP (Helping Elders Live in Place), a program of Rangeley Health and Wellness. For more information, contact Kathy Hewins at (207)864-4397 option 6.

FARMERS MARKETS

Farmers markets are open for the season! In Rangeley, visit the South Shore Drive Farmers Market on Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The market is held in the lot at the corner of Route 17 and South Shore Drive. The Downtown Farmers Market is held in the Depot Street parking lot on Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Phillips Farmers Market is held at the Phillips Area Community Center on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

FOOD

Rangeley Food Bank welcomes all to stop by every Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. We’ve got lots of good food to fill you up.

LIBRARY

The Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Adventure Book Group will meet on Wednesday, June 25 at 4 p.m. to discuss “The Ride of Her Life” by Elizabeth Letts.

Maine children’s author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10:30AM. Children (and their accompanying adults) are invited to come visit with Chris as he shows some of his artwork and some of his books.

Greater Franklin County Digital Literacy technology help will be available at the library on Tuesdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. Need a specific time? Thirty-minute appointments are available. Please contact Tyler Provencher at (207)427-1493 or [email protected] for scheduling.

MAHJONG

Mahjong on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m., at the Townhouse Apartments lunch room, across from the Fire Station. $2 donation. Call Jackie @ 207-557-2503 for questions.

Mahjong at the Barn will held at the Rangeley Congregational Church Barn, 2 High Street,  1st and 3rd  Mondays of the month.  This gathering is for beginners and experienced players as well.  It is the perfect opportunity to learn the game.  Email Ann Franklin at [email protected].

MEALS

The monthly Kemankeag Lodge #213 Masonic public luncheon is Sunday, June 22 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month, enjoy Mexican cuisine including chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans, chips and salsa, and dessert. Please join us at 10 Richardson St. in Rangeley for our continued fundraising efforts to repair our lodge.  Recommended donation $20.00.  Don’t forget our annual chicken barbeque on July 3 at the Episcopal Church .

Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s Association will hold its monthly potluck on Thursday, July 17, at the clubhouse, 41 Old Skiway Rd in Oquossoc Village. Doors open at 5 p.m., the potluck begins at 5:30 p.m.  Please bring your favorite dish or dessert to share. Family and friends are welcome to attend this community event. This event is open to all members and non-members. We look forward to seeing you for an evening of good food, great company, and local history!

MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. (Open Discussion), and Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. (Closed Discussion), at the Rangeley Free Baptist Church, 3 Lake St, Rangeley. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Big Book meeting is held Fridays, 7 – 8 p.m. at the Madrid Historical Society Schoolhouse on Schoolhouse Road in Madrid Township.

THEATER

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event of “Chicago”, the musical on Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2, and Friday, July 4 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 5, a matinee is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tickets are available online at rangeleyarts.org or at the box office. Limited tickets may be available at the door. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

THRIFT SHOPPE

The Church of the Good Shepherd Thrift Shoppe, 2614 Main Street, is open Friday and Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. It is a place that is shopped by local folks, winter and summer folks, and the Rangeley Friends of the Arts searching for costumes and set decorations. The bargains are amazing and the range of goods diverse. Proceeds from our Shoppe support the operating costs of Good Shepherd and contributes to local, national and international agencies that provide for the poor and needy of the world. The Thrift Shoppe accepts donations of gently worn clothing, jewelry, accessories and household items. (No televisions, large electronics or furniture, please. See full list of items that can not be accepted in the Undercroft) Donations may be dropped off at the Undercroft anytime during the day or evening.