ARTS

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an Artist Reception celebrating artist Sonja Johnson’s exploration of the color blue, entitled, “Feelin’ the Blues” at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St., Rangeley, on Friday, Aug. 15, 5-6:30 p.m. The show will be comprised of paintings, mixed media and cyanotypes. Come on out to meet the artist, enjoy complimentary refreshments and a beer and wine cash bar. The exhibit continues through September 10. For the RFA’s complete schedule of events and programs, visit rangeleyarts.org.

ADULT RESPITE CARE

The Adult Respite Care Program, called HARC (HELP ADULT RESPITE CARE), is a service that 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.

CHURCH SERVICES

Services will be held at the Oquossoc Union Church, also known as the Log Church, Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., through August 31. The theme for this summer’s series is “The Water of Life – Jesus Christ.” Pastor Tony MacNaughton will bring an uplifting message on this theme each Sunday, and also a special message for the children. Talented musicians will provide special music. Join us on Sunday mornings at this historic church in Oquossoc. Bring your friends and family.

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.

HISTORY

Explore the history of Rangeley and Oquossoc on foot with a knowledgeable tour guide. These one-hour tours offer a unique perspective on the region’s past, allowing you to discover the sites of the region’s earliest buildings and businesses in downtown Rangeley. Explore images from the Historic Rangeley collections and transport yourself back in time to the region’s Gilded Age, all while getting some exercise and exploring these charming village neighborhoods. Each tour is approximately one mile round trip. Tours are operated weather permitting. The Rangeley tours are held on Saturdays through August, departing from the Rangeley History Museum at 11 a.m. The Oquossoc tours are held on Wednesdays through August, departing from the Outdoor Heritage Museum at 11 a.m. $5 for non-members/Free for members and children 18 and under. Tours are limited to 10 individuals, so please arrive early to reserve your space. Well-behaved dogs welcome!

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.

“Color Our World” children’s program begins Wednesday, July 9. Come learn with us! This summer we are going to discover all the ways we can COLOR OUR WORLD. Each week there will be stories, activities and a snack, focused around the theme of a style of art, from painting and chalk, to clay and fabric, and even a little bit of performance! Open to ages 6-9: Wednesdays, July 9- Aug 20. Open to ages 3-5: Thursdays & Fridays, July 10- Aug 22. Please sign up at the  library.

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].

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.

MUSIC

Call for musicians! Thursday afternoon porch busking from 2 – 4 p.m. at The Farmer’s Daughter, 13 Rumford Rd. in Oquossoc. Stop by the store or call (207)864-3114 to reserve your spot. The Farmer’s Daughter will also host live music this summer. On Friday, August 22, 4 – 6 p.m. Micromassé – funky organ trio. These events are free and open to the public.

Rangeley Friends of the Arts Indoor Concert Series presents the Rangeley Community Chorus (free), Thursday, Aug. 21; Invite the Wild, Friday, Aug. 22. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at rangeleyarts.org or can be purchased at the box office Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Full concessions, including beer and wine will be available.

SABBATH SERVICES

The final summer Friday evening Jewish Sabbath services will be held at the Oquossoc Union Church on Route 4 in Oquossoc at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. For further information, please email Bob at [email protected] or phone: (973) 715-2380 or phone Suzan at: (207) 864-3855.

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.

VOLUNTEER

Grasshopper Hill Farm: Volunteers welcomed to play in the dirt while learning about regenerative agriculture. Volunteers receive a thank you gift card to The Farmer’s Daughter. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – noon. Sign up here: signupgenius.com.

YARD SALE

Labor Day weekend may signal the official end of summer, but for the Rangeley Alumni Association it means it is time for a yard sale. Mark your calendar to visit the alumni yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2632 Main St., Rangeley. The annual sale features furniture, household goods, holiday décor, sporting equipment and toys. Buyers name the fair price for most items offered, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the association’s scholarship fund. Join the hundreds of Alumni sale followers to add quality treasures to your home or camp while helping Rangeley graduates receive the help they need to succeed. To donate items or help work the sale, call sale coordinator Leeanna Wilbur at (207)333-2444.