“Annual Russ Haggett Ski and Snowboard Race,” Shawnee Peak, Bridgton
Feb. 24 and 25, Friday and Saturday, all day, Bethel WinterFest 2012, supervised sliding hill, huge fire and ice volcano bonfire, Nordic, Alpine and snowshoe events, Mt. Abram Rail Jam, sleigh rides, indoor activities, free, Festival Plaza, 37 Cross Street, Bethel.  FMI:  207-824-2282,  www.bethelmaine.com.
Feb. 24, Friday, 7pm, “Phyzgig,” features AudioBody, Randy Junkins and Norman Ng, with lobby magic by Dan Link, $16, $10/12 and under, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook.  FMI: 207-854-0065, www.acorn-productions.org.
Feb. 24, Friday, 8pm, The Cottars,” Canadian Celtic Band, comprises beautiful dancing, singing and some wild energy, traditional balladry to a pair of Tom Waits songs, with performances that combine youthful exuberance and a mature virtuosity, $17.50, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield.  FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 25 and 26, Saturday and Sunday, 7am-4pm, Harrison Fishing Derby, 3 youth lifetime fishing licenses, sponsored by Harrison Rec, register at Harrison Town Office until until Feb. 24 or at Harrison Long Lake Boat Launch day of the event, first 100 children who register will receive a Tip Up, $2/0-15, $5/16+,  Harrison Boat Launch, Long Lake, Harrison.  FMI:  207-583-2241, www.harrisonmaine.org.
Feb. 25, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Birthday Party,” a menacing and intimate studio theater production of a stage classic, $15, $12/students and seniors, Acorn Studios, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook.  FMI: 207-854-0065, www.acorn-productions.org.
Feb. 26, Sunday, 11am-2:30pm, 20th Annual Russ Haggett Ski and Snowboard Race, a family-fun race, for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and ability, and a great opportunity for beginners to experience downhill racing, all net term proceeds go to support $1000 scholarships for two Lake Region High School Seniors who are members of the alpine or cross-country ski teams, registration 8:30-10:30 at the base lodge or register on line, t-shirts for the first 75 registrants, $10, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton.  FMI: 207-647-8444,  www.downeastskiclub.com/race/race.html.
Feb. 28, Tuesday, 10am-11:30am, Kids’ Winter Wonderland Snowshoe Adventure, grab your hat, mittens and snowshoes and prepare to explore our winter wonderland on the farm, talk about what makes winter in Maine so special and learn about the snow-covered landscape, purchase tickets at The Market and Welcome Center, arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to buy tickets and drive to the program, $5, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.  FMI:  207-688-4800 ext. 15, www.pinelandfarms.org.