Haley Art Gallery’s 2022 season opens with Reimagined Memory. A solo exhibit of primarily figurative works by Barbara D’Antonio.  Opening Reception Saturday, April 16, 3:00 – 6:00, on view thru June. Artist’s Talk: Saturday, May 7, 1:00 – 3:00.  178 Haley Rd, Kittery. FMI: https://haleyartgallery.com/ or (617) 584-2580. 

Songwriter Sessions: A supportive group meeting online for songwriting, performance practice, and collaborating. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, on the last Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00. PM. For more information and a link to participate, email Ken Gross at [email protected].

Friday Chess Club with chess instructors, for grades K – 8. Come with the basics and up your game! Fridays, 12:30 – 3:00, in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. Masks required. FMI: https://belfastlibrary.org/kids/.

Friday Chess Club with chess instructors, for grades K – 8. Come with the basics and up your game! Fridays, 12:30 – 3:00, in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. Masks required. FMI: https://belfastlibrary.org/kids/.

Ballroom Basics; The basics of social partner dancing. Whether you’re a new dancer or want to brush up on your technique you’re welcome to join in. Dances covered will include Waltz, Swing, and Rumba. Fridays, through May 27th, 6:00 – 7:00, ArtWaves Dance Center, 1345A Hwy 102, Bar Harbor. FMI: artwavesmdi.org or 207-266-0010.

Continuing Ballroom: Covering more complex dance patterns and partnering skills, this class is appropriate for prior ballroom dance experience. Adults Intermediate Levels, please carry in a dedicated pair of dance shoes, no outdoor shoes are allowed. Fridays, through May 27th, 7:15 – 8:15, ArtWaves Dance Center, 1345A Hwy 102, Bar Harbor.  FMI:  artwavesmdi.org or 207-266-0010.

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland invites you to join us for our Summer 2022 Exhibitions Opening Reception to welcome our summer exhibiting artists. The event will include refreshments in our courtyard. on Saturday, May 28th, 3:00 – 5:00, The Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St, Rockiland. Visit cmcanow.org to learn more.

Maine Lead Tackle Buy-Back: The Toddy Pond Association (TPA) is committed to protecting our loon population. Lead that is lost or discarded fishing gear in our lakes is a leading cause of death for adult Common Loons. The TPA will exchange lead tackle for loon safe non-lead tackle for free. Saturday morning, May 28, 6:00  -10:00 am,  Toddy Pond Boat Landing, 1117 Acadia Hwy, Orland. FMI: toddypond.org. (Rain date May 29)

The Come Boating! Season Kick-Off ! Peruse the Nautical Yard Sale, learn about CB’s free Community Rowing program and try out rowing CB’s Cornish pilot gig. Saturday, May 28, 9 :00 – 2:00, at the Come Boating Boat Shed, 1 Maine St, on the Belfast Waterfront, opposite Belfast Public Landing.  FMI: https://comeboating.org/.

Introduction to Cyanotypes with Dale. Learn the basics of this alternative photographic technique. Make prints using the Classic formula and leave with gorgeous blue prints and the know-how to create more at home! for Adults/Teens, Saturday, May 28, 10:00 – 2:30, ArtWaves, 1345A Hwy 102, Bar Harbor. FMI: artwavesmdi.org or 207-266-0010.