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).

Friday Night Coffeehouse Open Mic. Hosted by the Northeast Harbor Library, the Friday Night Coffeehouse Open-Mic is an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Every third Friday of the month through May, 6:30 – 8:00, Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Street, Northeast Harbor. FMI: nehlibrary.org or 207-276-3333.

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.

H.O.M.E., Inc. Staff and Volunteers Face the Cold to Increase Awareness of Homelessness in Maine. This is also a fundraiser in support of H.O.M.E.’s shelter and outreach programming. Stop in to donate and learn more. Accepting donations of warm coats, boots, hats, mittens, and gloves. Anything that will help people stay warm through these hard Maine winters. Saturday, January 18^th, 10:00 – 2:00, outside of the Ellsworth Shaw’s, 175 High St. Learn More about H.O.M.E.

Welcoming all knitters, would be knitters…and crocheters! The intention of the Prayer Shawl Mission Group is to create a sense of community and a flow of Prayer Shawls to those in need of comfort. Supplies and instruction provided. Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 noon, at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC,  29 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor. FMI: Pat at (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.

Friends of Joel Raymond Present A Musical Community Party! Honoring the one and only Joel Raymond, the evening includes a finger food potluck, cash bar, and live music from a few of the local bands and musicians loved by Joel. Saturday, January 18, 5:00 – 10:00, The Grand, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. (Snowdate: Sunday, January 19, 2:00 – 7:00.) FMI: The Grand or WERU.

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.

Don’t miss Resurgence Dance Company’s The Siren of Crystal Lake, an electrifying blend of hip-hop and contemporary ballet. Saturday, January 18th, 7:30 – 10:00, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street in Camden. For tickets and more information, visit camdenoperahouse.com.

BUILDING HOPE: Ending Homelessness in Maine puts a face on homelessness, one of the worst societal traumas of this century. Part of a service celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, and sponsored by Faith Linking in Action and the First United Methodist Church of Bangor. Followed by an in-person panel discussion and Q&A. Sunday, January 19th, 3:00 – 4:30, First United Methodist Church of Bangor, 703 Essex St., Bangor. FMI: faithlinkinginaction.org.