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.

HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES

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: Saturday, Jan. 4 and Saturday, Jan. 11.

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.

MEETINGS

RANGELEY—Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 7-8 p.m., at the Rangeley Free Baptist Church, 3 Lake St.

MOVIES

RANGELEY — “Wicked” will be showing at Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., beginning Friday, Jan. 3. Movie 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.

Synopsis:  Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Director: Jon M. Chu Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum 2024, rated PG, 2hr 40m, Fairy tale, pop musical, fantasy, romance

Showtimes are:

Friday, Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

PARKS AND RECREATION

RANGELEY — Men’s League Basketball will be held at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 43 Mendolia Rd., on Sundays at 5-7 p.m. Upcoming dates are Jan. 5, 12 & 19. 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.

THRIFT SHOPPE

RANGELEY — 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.