Discuss and reflect upon the themes of Joanna Macy’s book, Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re In With Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power. What are the roles we each play as individuals in the collective surge toward ecological balance and justice? On January 23, the time and location (in-person, on Mount Desert Island) will be determined based on preferences of the group. Books will be provided. Interested? Complete the interest form on ACTT’s website. FMI: ACTT’s website or wilson@aclimatetothrive.org.

Discuss and reflect upon the themes of Joanna Macy’s book, Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re In With Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power. What are the roles we each play as individuals in the collective surge toward ecological balance and justice? On January 23, the time and location (in-person, on Mount Desert Island) will be determined based on preferences of the group. Books will be provided. Interested? Complete the interest form on ACTT’s website. FMI: ACTT’s website or wilson@aclimatetothrive.org.

Downeast Trout Unlimited: Conserving the Union River Watershed with Frenchman Bay Conservancy. Discussion of conservation in the Union River Watershed. Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 – 7:00, hybrid meeting at the Moore Community Center 125 State Street Ellsworth, and via Zoom. FMI: https://www.downeasttu.org, Downeast TU on Facebook, or tpackie@gmail.com. To register:   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CQb_S4UJQUKxwWT2OZmpdg

Northeast Harbor Library to host an advance screening of the new PBS documentary, Free For All: The Public Library. The film tells the story of how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. A discussion with Library Director and MLA President Amy Wisehart will follow. Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 – 7:00, Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Street, Northeast Harbor. FMI: nehlibrary.org/events.

Discuss and reflect upon the themes of Joanna Macy’s book, Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re In With Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power. What are the roles we each play as individuals in the collective surge toward ecological balance and justice? On January 23, the time and location (in-person, on Mount Desert Island) will be determined based on preferences of the group. Books will be provided. Interested? Complete the interest form on ACTT’s website. FMI: ACTT’s website or wilson@aclimatetothrive.org.

The Danish Art of Hygge. Experience the joy of the good things in life with your community – Winter coziness, games, puzzles, and coloring, or bring along your favorite craft or book. Light music and refreshments will set the perfect mood. Thursday evening, January 23, 5:00 – 7:00, at the Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street.  FMI: ellsworthlibrary.net.

Using the film, Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain, as a launching pad, the Monthly Art History Hands-On Project will use landscape painting as a means of exploring the emotive power of pure color and light. Thursday, January 23, 6:00 – 8:00, Blue Hill Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. To Register or FMI:  www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Ben Griffin with Nikita Morin at the Underground Lounge in Belfast. Singer-songwriters Ben Griffin and Nikita Morin take the stage for the next show in this off-season performance series. Thursday, January 23rd, music begins at 7:00 (doors open at 6:30), 17 Court Street, under the Basil Burwell Community Theatre. FMI: Underground Lounge.

Island Women Speak, the popular women’s storytelling event at the Stonington Opera House, is coming back for a seventh iteration! Seven women, seven generations, seven personal stories – told live from the stage. This year’s theme is #myhiddensuperpower. Thursday, January 23rd, 7:00 – 9:00, Stonington Opera House, 1 School Street, Stonington. Can’t join us in person?  Island Women Speak will be live-streamed. Click on “Get Tickets” and select the streaming option. We will miss you!

The Belfast Farmers’ Market connects farmers and eaters every Friday since 1980.  Winter location from 9 AM to noon inside the Atrium at Seaport Community Health Center off Route 3 (at 21 Schoodic Drive, Belfast).