Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom: Using a curriculum based on Nonviolent Communication principles, this professional development program will provide tangible ways to manage a classroom and reach your full potential as an educator. Via Zoom, Monday, January 25, 3:30 – 5:30, for more info: um.fhc.pd@maine.edu. Participants receive a certificate of completion, contact hours are available.

Young Adult Book Lovers Group. Online discussion group is open to anyone who enjoys YA books. In January we are reading books from the new North Star YA Book Award list. Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Hosted by the Camden Public Library. For a Zoom link email Miss Amy at alhand@librarycamden.org.

Backyard Forest Management with Forester, Sandy Walczyk. A “Q and A Session” hosted by Blue Hill Heritage Trust via Zoom on Tuesday, January 26th, at 5:00 pm. Part of a series called A Steward’s Almanac: A Year of Caring for the Land. For more info or to register: landere@bluehillheritagetrust.org

Jumpstart January: The Science of Extreme Candy, A Tasty Learning Event. Learn the science behind some of the wackiest candies that pop, fizz, heat, cool, and cause you to pucker. Best of all pick up “tasting kits” from the library prior to the program and you can try a variety of crazy candy. Hosted by the Camden Public Library Tuesday, January 26, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Register and get more details: jpierce@librarycamden.org.

 Camden Garden Club Winter Horticulture Series: Bulbs and Tuberous Plants with Jan Limmen. Hosted by the library via Zoom Tuesday, January 26, 9:30 – 10:30. for a link email jpierce@librarycamden.org. The first of a series of online horticulture programs Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am through February. Please be sure to specify if you would like to participate in the entire series or just specific sessions.

Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Camden Library re-introduces in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to help your children remain in their spaces. Wednesdays in December, 10:00 – 11:00, in the Amphitheatre. For all ages, weather permitting. Email Miss Amy to register at: alhand@librarycamden.org

Chickadee Award Storytime Series: for kids in K-4^th grade. Watch stories being read and vote for the award winner. A 10-week series on Wednesdays, through March 10^th, 10:30 AM. Hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library, to register: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

TAKE-OUT ONLY  The Welcome Table Free Community Meal is offered every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Ellsworth, 2 Church St, across from the Ellsworth City Hall, 3:00 – 6:00. Meals are available by take-out only. Please call the church by 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 667-8321, to reserve a free meal. FMI: krowholla@gmail.com.

Creative Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM.  Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting. Presented by the Camden Public Library.

The Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries in Stonington presents “Ask Leroy!” – a mini-video series featuring Captain Leroy Weed answering fishing-related questions with his on-the-water knowledge and humor. Episodes can be viewed any time online at coastalfisheries.org.