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For more information regarding any of these events, please call the Chamber Office at 207-364-3241.
January 2008
Month of January is the Chamber's annual membership drive!
January 11th-DDR Tournament: Black Mountain of Maine call 364-8977 for more information.
January 12th-14th-TD Banknorth Tour de Rumford: Nordic Competition featuring the Chummy Broomhall Cup for Maine's Nordic Ski Teams and over 500 competitors at Black Mountain of Maine on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Contact: (207) 364-8977.
January 16th-Lunch & Learn: "Do you own your own business or does your business own you"? 11am-2pm; lunch included. Call Lorraine at 369-0396 to register.
January 18th - 4th Annual Red & White at Black Mountain Wine Tasting: Reservations accepted until January 15th. Contact: (207) 364-8977.
January- 24th Annual Carter's Ski Last Stand: Celebration of Nordic Skiing & potluck lunch at CartersX-C Ski Centers and Shop.
Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford presents a Free Ski Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this Thursday, January 24. Call (207) 364-8977 for more information.
January 25th-Tinpanic Steel Drum Band Dinner & Dance: Reservations call 364-8977.
January 26th - The Jon Sassi Memorial Nordic Race: This 5K is now the largest high school level Nordic race in Maine and one of the largest in New England drawing around 400 entries from throughout the state to Black Mountain of Maine internationally-recognized Nordic trails. Contact: (207) 364-8977.
February 2008
First week of February - Ice Fishing Derby - Held at Worthley Pond in Peru by the Peru ATV Club.
February 1st - Ann Carter's Birthday Event- Two for one skiing at Carter's X-C Ski Centers and Shop. Contact Ann or David at (207) 539-4848.
Black Mountain of Maine Annual Homecoming: 50/50 raffle, special dinners, open Mic/Jam night, group ski lessons, family Nordic race, Kid's magic show, dancing, silent auction, Alpine Race, contact the lodge at Black Mountain of Maine (207) 364-8977 for further information.
Valentine Day Event-Two for one skiing at Carter's X-C Ski Centers and Shop. Contact Ann or David at (207) 539-4848.
February 9th - Blessing of the Sleds-Held at Mountain Valley Middle School and hosted by the Dixfield and Mexico snowmobile clubs from 10am-1pm. Contact information call: Jon Holmes at (207) 562-4690.
Hope Association Annual Snowmobile Ride-Held the third week of February at Roxbury Pond.
February 15th - Black Mountain of Maine - Start of School Vacation with Jam Night/Pub Night
February 17th - Black Mountain of Maine - Daytona 500 on the Big Screen!
February 20th - Lunch & Learn: "Tax Strategies for Small Businesses"; 11am-2pm; lunch served. Call Lorraine at 369-0396 to register.
February 22nd - Black Mountain of Maine in the Last Run Lounge - Little Mountains that Rock Demo Night 6:00 to 9:00 & Blues @ Black featuring Paul Lowell and the Blues Machine, 7:00 to close in the Last Run Lounge.
February 23rd - 3rd Annual Greg Waite Memorial Race at Black Mountain of Maine - Charity Alpine Race held the third Friday in February for teams or individuals, team reservations required in advance. Race starts at 6:00. Contact Black Mountain of Maine at (207) 364-8977.
February 23rd - Ice Fishing Derby - Held at Roxbury Pond. 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact Roland at 562-0949 for more information.
February 24th - Black Mountain of Maine - Maine Ski Challenge Race, starts at 1:00.
February 28th - Black Mountain of Maine - Free Ski Thursday! 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please contact Black Mountain of Maine for more details, (207) 364-8977.
February 29th - Roxbury ATV Riders - First meeting of the year, held at 1162 Roxbury Notch Road, 7:00 pm. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
March 2008
March 6th - Black Mountain of Maine - Free ski night from 4:00pm to 9:00 pm! Sponsored by Bangor Savings and Riverside Realty. (207) 364-8977 for more details.
March 7th - Rumford Community Concert featuring Angela Jia Kim. 7:30 pm, Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Call Barbara, Red Hills Natural Foods, (207) 369-9141, for more information.
March 7th - Black Mountain of Maine - Rail Jam. Practice from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Event starts at 6:00 pm. Call (207) 364-8977 for further information.
March 7th - Black Mountain of Maine - MSAD 21 & 43 Night. Ski and tube for $11 with school ID. Ski from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, tubing available from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Please call (207) 364-8977 for more information.
March 8th - Black Mountain of Maine - Pub Night/Jam Night with Nachos and Chili Dogs. Pub opens at 5:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. Contact Black Mountain of Maine (207) 364-8977 for further information.
March 8th - Ice Fishing Derby - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, hosted by Relay For Life Teams Michael's Angels and Canton Cruisers at Ellis Pond in Roxbury. For more information, contact Diane Mitchell at 364-8358.
March 20th- Lunch & Learn: "Personal and Company Creativity"; 11am-2pm; lunch served. Call Lorraine at 369-0396 to register.
March 21st, 22nd & 23rd - Roxbury ATV Riders will be at the Pine Tree Sportsman Show, sharing a booth with the Wilton Club. Call Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
March 22nd- Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the River Valley Chamber: in the River Valley Area starting at 6am.
March 22nd- Relay For Life Chili-Chowder Cook Off - at the Eagles Hall in Rumford from 11:00am to 4:00 pm. People Choice Award and Judges Award for the best chili/chowder. For more information, contact Diane Mitchell at 364-8358 or Cheryl Dickson at 369-9008.
March 22nd- Relay For Life Live Auction - starting at 6:00pm, at the Eagles Hall in Rumford. Auction paddles will be available prior to the auction for a donation of $5. Munchies and a cash bar will also be on hand. Come and bid your heart away for a great cause. You can help a neighbor, friend, or family member by helping us in the fight against cancer. Questions or for more information on the auction, please call Diane Mitchell at 364-8358 or Peggy Briggette at 364-4611.
March 27th- Business After Hours at KeyBank - Recently remodeled Rumford KeyBank will be hosting a Business After Hours "Chocolate Night" for Chamber members, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP to Cathy Dorion, 364-3634 by March 21st. There will be a special vote at 4:45.
March 28th, 29th, & 30th - Roxbury ATV Riders will be at the Maine Sportsman Show in Augusta. Call Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
April 2008
April 16th- Lunch & Learn: "Understanding Cash Flow"; 11am-2pm; lunch served. Call Lorraine at 369-0396 to register.
April 26th- Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet: Casino Night! Held at The Eagle's Hall in Rumford. RSVP 364-3241.
April 26th- Dead River Rumford: Informational Seminar, covering such topics as how oil companies offer programs, Sate laws that protect consumers, ways to conserve heating products without sacrificing comfort. Q&A section at end of presentation. Open to public. 10:00am, Mexico Town Hall.
April 30th - Community Visioning Forum: 4:00 - 7:00 pm. The purpose of Visioning is to identify our community's strengths, to prioritize the issues that are important to us, and to mobilize local resources to make a difference. For more information contact Patricia Duguay, Executive Director, River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition 207-364-7408 or rvhccduguay@gwi.net
April 30th- Dead River Rumford: Informational Seminar, covering such topics as how oil companies offer programs, Sate laws that protect consumers, ways to conserve heating products without sacrificing comfort. Q&A section at end of presentation. Open to public. 6:00pm, Mexico Town Hall.
May 2008
May 4th - Rumford Community Concert, featuring Juggernaut Jug Band. 7:30 pm, Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Call Barbara, Red Hills Natural Foods, (207) 369-9141, for more information.
May 17th - Rumford Hospital Auxiliary, Yardsale at 209 Lincoln Avenue, Rumford. Call Barbara at 364-3648 for more details.
May 17th - Roxbury ATV Riders, Roadside clean-up with Andover Service Circle. Call Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
May 18th - Roxbury ATV Riders, Route 120 Roadside clean-up. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
May 21st- Lunch & Learn: "E-Commerce"; 11am-2pm; lunch served. Call Lorraine at 369-0396 to register.
May 24th - Roxbury ATV Riders: The 3rd Annual Lee Hodgkins Memorial Poker Run with the 50-50 drawing. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
May 24th - Ellis River Riders: Open Show all Western Classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
May 25th - Ellis River Riders: Open Show all English/Jumping Classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381. May 26th - Roxbury ATV Riders, Memorial Day Parade in Rumford/Mexico. Mike Worthley, 545-2715
June 2008
June 14th - Roxbury ATV Riders, RAR &Roxbury Firemen's Relief Association: Father's Day Fishing Derby. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
June 21st - Roxbury ATV Riders, Mystery Ride and picnic. Call Mike Worthley for more information, 545-2715.
June 21st - Ellis River Riders: Game show - fast, fun and exciting classes! Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
July 2008
July 4th - Ellis River Riders: Club trail ride at 10:00am and an evening BBQ. RSVP, please. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
July 5th - Ellis River Riders: Equine Demo Day Charity Event! See horse related demos all day long! Food, Fun and More! Show is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
July 6th- Ellis River Riders: Game show - fast, fun and exciting classes! Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
July 8th-Annual Franklin Savings Bank/River Valley Chamber Golf Tournament: Held at Oakdale Country Club in Mexico, ME.
July 11th-12th - 17th Annual New England Forest Rally: Starting on Friday, in Mexico, on Route 17 at the Mexico Recreation Park Service and Spectator Stage in Mexico. Contact Ted at 802-236-5678 for details and additional information.
July 19th - Roxbury ATV Riders, 2nd Annual Christmas in July Toy Run & Poker Game. Call Mike for more information, 545-2715.
July 25th - Ellis River Riders: Hosting a Friday night game show with Central Maine Team Penning Association at the OK Corral on River Road in Leeds, Maine. Game time is 6:00pm, Parking and food on site, bring chairs. For info call show manager Lainie Wilinson at 207-562-9993.
August 2008
August 2nd - Roxbury ATV Riders: Andover Olde Home Days Parade. Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
August 3rd - Ellis River Riders: Chris Lombard Horsemanship Clinic starts at 9:00. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Spectator fee for this even is $10.00 per person. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
August 16th - Ellis River Riders: Open Show all Western classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
August 17th - Ellis River Riders: Open Show all English/Jumping classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
August 16th - Roxbury ATV Riders: 4th Annual Donald E. Ryerson Poker Run, Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
August 16th - Androscoggin Bass Masters: Bass Tournament on the Androscoggin River Gulf Island Pond in Turner. Tournament is open to all anglers that meet registration requirements. Costs are $125.00 per two-person team. Over $7200 in prizes available! For more information, contact John Volkernick at 562-9255 or visit www.androscogginbassmasters.com.
August 30th & 31st - Ellis River Riders: Labor Day Weekend, 2 Day Game Show, great weekend event of fast games and great fun! Food and camping for contestants! Located on Airport Road, Andover. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
September 2008
September 6th, Roxbury ATV Riders, Hope Ride. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information.
September 19-20th- River Valley Expo at Mountain Valley High School sponsored by the River Valley Chamber: starts at 4pm on Friday with a Business to Business Networking till 7pm then an awards social sponsored by Oxford Federal Credit Union; place to be determined. On Saturday, the day starts off with a Job Fair from 8a.m. to 10a.m. and then the expo is open to the public till 3p.m.
September 20th- Ellis River Riders: Maine Barrel Racing Association Show. 10:00am Extreme Speed Event! This is the real deal of the fastest barrel racers in the East. Don't miss this exciting event! Free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
September 27th - Ellis River Riders: Open Show all English/Jumping classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
September 28th- Ellis River Riders: Open Show all Western classes. Show starts at 9:00 and is free to spectators. Located on Airport Road, Andover. Parking, seating and food available. Visit www.ellisriverriders.com, email info@ellisriverriders.com or phone 207-392-2381.
October 2008
October 4th, Roxbury ATV Riders, Fall Foliage Ride. Rain date of October 11th. Call Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for further information.
October 10th, 11th & 12th - Ellis River Riders: The Best of America by Horseback - Old Fashioned Horse Fair and Trail Ride at the Andover Recreation Field on Route 120, Andover, Maine. Filmed for RFD-TV, the weekend is open to the public free of charge. See the trail riders and horses from all over New England. Meet TV host Seay & the cast and crew of "Best of America". Professional Horseman Kerry Kuhn demonstrations, music by Cowboy singer/songwriter Del Shields. There will be food, vendors and competitions. For more information visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or phone Deb Cayer at 207-392-2381.
October 11th -Fall Foliage River Run sponsored by the River Valley Chamber: Canoes and kayaks will participate in a river run along the beautiful Androscoggin River starting at the Hanover Boat Launch and ending at the Rumford Boat Launch. Cash prizes and awards will be given out.
November 2008
November 1-30-Chamber's Annual Stash of Cash Drawing: Drawing of $100 a day during the week days throughout November; tickets are $5 ; if you win one day your ticket goes back in the drawing for the potential to win again.
December 2008
December 6th-Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair, sponsored by the River Valley Chamber at Mountain Valley High: 9-2pm;Juried Craft Fair with over 56 crafters.
December 7th- Christmas in the Valley Tri-Town Parade, sponsored by the River Valley Chamber: Parade starts in Dixfield and goes through Mexico and into Rumford where Santa lights the tree in Veteran's Park and then meets with the children at the Hotel Harris.