FIREWORKS

DALLAS PLANTATION — A fun New Year’s Eve celebration with a firework show viewable from the base lodge of Saddleback Mountain, 976 Saddleback Rd., beginning at 7:30 p.m. Bring in 2025 with a bang!!!

FOOD BANK

RANGELEY — 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.

RANGELEY — Horse drawn wagon rides will be offered on several dates throughout the winter. Rides will be offered 4-6 p.m., beginning and ending next to Rangeley Adventure Company, 7 Pond St. Upcoming dates: Sunday, Dec. 22; Friday, Dec. 27; and Saturday, Dec. 28. Tuesday, Dec. 31 horse drawn wagon rides will start and finish at Furbish Brew House, 2541 Main St., 5-7 p.m.

MAHJONG

RANGELEY — 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.

Ecumenical Mah Jongg at the Rangeley Congregational Church Barn, 2 High Street, on 1st and 3rd Mondays 1-3 p.m. This gathering is for beginners and experienced players. It is a perfect opportunity to learn the game. Email Ann Franklin at annfranklin214@gmail.com.

RANGELEY — Upcoming movies at Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., include “The Wild Robot” and “Saturday Night”. Tickets will be available at the door; no advanced tickets are needed. Adults $7 Youth/Students $5 Doors open 45 minutes prior to start time, and the full concession stand, including beer/wine, will be available. For more information, call Rangeley Friends of the Arts at 864-5000.

“The Wild Robot” synopsis: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Director: Chris Sanders Writers: Chris Sanders, Peter Brown Stars: Lupita Nyong, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor 2024, rated PG, 1hr 42m, Computer Animation, Animation, Sci-Fi, Survival.

Showtimes are:

Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 & 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 & 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 & 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26 at 5 & 8 p.m.

“Saturday Night” synopsis: At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live (1975). Director: Jason Reitman Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman Stars: Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith 2024, rated R, 1hr 49m, Docu Drama, Period Drama, Showbiz Drama, Biography, Comedy, Drama

Showtimes are:

Friday, Dec 27 at 5 & 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28 at 5 & 8 p.m.
Sunday – Dec 29th at 2 & 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30 at 5 & 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5 & 8 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE

Classic Provisions, 2455 Main St., will host a Holiday Open House on Monday, Dec. 23 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to join in for complimentary appetizers and drinks as you celebrate the season!

PARKS AND RECREATION

RANGELEY — Men’s League Basketball will be held at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 43 Mendolia Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 22 5-7 p.m. FMI: call 864-2294

STORY HOUR

RANGELEY — Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., offers a weekly story hour for preschool aged children from September until April vacation on Friday mornings at 10:00 AM. Children are invited to join us, accompanied by an adult, for stories and other early literacy activities. FMI: call 864-5529.