The Milbridge Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9 – 12 (29 Main Street by Camden National Bank parking lot in Milbridge) beginning May 25th through September. Organic vegetables, meats, cheese, eggs, baked goods, crafts, flowers, blueberries and chair massages. 

New Chorus Starting Up: Haydée (pronounced EYE-DAY) Foreman, will lead the activist singing group, EarthSong: for climate and social justice. Rehearsals start Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:30 and continue  Tuesdays at the UU in Ellsworth,  121 Bucksport Rd. FMI: haydeesf@myfairpoint.net.

The Belfast Maskers present “The Secret Garden”, a musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel. Showing at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, July 11 through 21st, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7, and Sunday at 3. More info at Belfast Maskers dot com.  

Courthouse Gallery presents a solo show by William Irvine: A Walk By The Sea, which focuses on a life lived near the ocean. An exhibition catalog is available featuring Irvine’s work. Free and open to the public, show dates are July 15^th – August 9^th, 6 Court St, Ellsworth. FMI: courthousegallery.com.

JS Bach Recitals with selected Chorales and movements from the Clavier-Ubung played by Bobby Cleveland on wind synthesizer and Dan Conte on keyboard. Come and go as you wish between 10:00 and 12:00 noon every Tuesday, July 9 – August 13. Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd., Handicapped accessible.  Info: 469-7850

Haystack Campus Tour: Don’t miss a guided tour of the award-winning campus and studios of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Every Wednesday, 1:00, 89 Haystack School Dr, Deer Isle. FMI: haystack-mtn.org.

Afternoon High Tea at Woodlawn: Enjoy high tea in an enchanting setting. Woodlawn’s high teas are a long-standing tradition that have been delighting guests for many years. Tickets include a visit of the Black House. Wednesday afternoons through September 18^th, 3:00 – 4:00, Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Tickets, menu & more info: woodlawnmuseum.com.

Kneisel Hall Children’s Concerts , all ages welcome. Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:15, through July 31st, at Blue Hill Library. FMI: events@bhpl.net.

Old-Fashioned Picking Party: fun and informal, guided community jams, not performances, so bring your instruments and songs to share. Tables are available to sell your crafts and farm produce, on-going art and rag weaving demonstrations, and food! Everyone’s welcome and it’s free. Wednesdays through September 18, 5:00 – 7:00, Searsport Shores Campground, 216 West Main St. FMI: campocean@gmail.com.

Get your Jazz fix with John Gallagher on bass  and Hugh Bowden on guitar. Wednesday, July 17^th, 6:00 – 8:00, at the Barncastle Inn, 125 South St, Blue Hill. FMI: barn-castle.com.