W i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 8 1 9 rides,skiing, snowboarding, skating, ice sculptures, and live music.333-6601, auburnmaine.gov Wood Ski Day, Bethel, Jan.28.Ski on your old wood skis and get $5 off the trail pass.Green Ice Wax Co. will give free wax demos and help you wax your skis with 100 percent biodegradable wax. cartersxcski.com Moosehead Lake Region Snofest,Greenville.An- nual Ice Fishing Derby,Jan. 26-28; Wilderness Sled Dog Race, Feb. 3; Annual Chocolate Festival,Feb.18. 695-2702, mooseheadlake.org Maine Winter Special Olympics, Sugarloaf,Jan. 28-30.Now in its 49th year,Sugarloaf hosts the athletes and families, somaine.org The Great Maine Out- door Week, multiple locations, Feb. 9-19.Now expanded from a single weekend, events all over the state celebrate Maine’s natural resources with out- door activities.greatmain- eoutdoorweekend.com 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race,Feb.3. Starts in Greenville.100- mile and 30-mile sled dog races promoting educa- tion,safety,animal welfare and good sportsmanship. 100milewildernessrace.org U.S.National Toboggan Championships,Camden Snowbowl,Camden,Feb. 9-11.Spirited competition, food and outdoor fun. 236-3438 camdensnowbowl.com Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Winter Carnival, multiple locations,Feb. 17.Kids’ snow sculpture, horse-drawn carriage rides,sled dog rides,skat- ing,carnival games,and other outdoor activities. mainelakeswintercarni- val.com 26th Annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races,Fort Kent,Mar. 3.The famous 250-mile race,a qualifier for the Idi- tarod and the Yukon Quest with a $29,000 purse; also 30-mi.and 60-mi.races; mushers and spectators from all over the world. can-am-crown.net Spring Fling at Shawnee Peak,Bridgton,Mar.17. It’s an annual rite of spring: sunshine,the Slush Cup, and live music,with views of Mt.Washington in the distance.647-8444, shawneepeak.com Maine Adaptive Sports and Ski-A-Thon,Mar.24. Huge fund-raiser and fun for participants,volunteers, and supporters. sunday- river.com New England Pond Hockey Festival,Range- ley,Feb.2-4.The 12th annual tournament will boast at least five divisions. 864-5571, rangeleymaine.com Ski Guide Baker Mountain Ski Area, Moscow.460' vertical drop,5 trails,T-bar lift, night skiing,ski school. ➹ Thompson’s Point Ice Rink, 10 Thompson’s Point. B.O.G.O. (Buy One Get One) special - bring a date, and they’ll skate for free. All day, Feb. 14. ➹ Father-Daughter Valentine Ball, Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston. The Public Theatre presents a festive evening of dressing up and dancing for daughters and their dads, Feb. 10. 782-3200 ➹ Pottery Date Night, Portland Pottery, 118 Washing- ton Ave. Enjoy a couple’s throwing session followed by a three-course meal, Feb. 12. 772-4334 ➹ Paint by Candlelight, Color Me Mine, 4 Thompson’s Point. Create a masterpiece by candlelight while enjoying free chocolates and special deals, Feb. 14. 536-4848 ➹ Love Letters: A Play, The Chocolate Church, 804 Washington St., Bath. Follow this epic love story told through letters and a two-character performance, Feb. 14. 442-8455 ➹ Romantic Getaway for Two, Kennebunkport Inn, 1 Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Relish romance with the loveKPT package, which includes a night stay in a luxurious room, red wine and chocolate-dipped straw- berries upon arrival, a three-course dinner for two, and late checkout. 967-2621 Valentines Day Events 2018 s s