The Abbe Museum offers free admission November 1^st – December 21^st, Thursdays through Saturdays, 10:00 – 4:00, 26 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor. FMI: 288 – 3519 or abbemuseum.org.

Dog Ears! Read aloud to Copper or Jade, our Tail Waggin’ Tutors! Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00, at the Brewer Public Library. For more info or to schedule your 15-minute appointment talk with the library staff at 989-7943.

Ashwood Winter Revels: Joy! Students, aged 7-13, will romp the stage for a brief and energetic program of hilarious sketches, inspiring poetry, and music and dance from around the world. Special guest appearance: Penobscot Bay Ringers Handbell Choir. Free, Wednesday, December 19^th, 4:00, at the Camden Opera House. FMI:  info@ashwoodwaldorf.org.

Family Story Time: Families with small children are invited to a special evening Story Time! Read, sing, do crafts, and have a snack with Miss Shelley. Wednesday, December 19^th, 5:30 – 6:15, at the Brewer Public Library. FMI: 989-7943.

Solstice Potluck and film with the Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County. The film, Living Soil: A Documentary for All of Us, features innovative farmers and soil health experts from throughout the U.S. Wednesday, December 19^th, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library, potluck at 5:30, film at 6:00. FMI: bshw86@gmail.com.

A Porthole to the Arctic: Mark Epler recently found himself on a floating artist residency in the Svalbard archipelago alongside 29 other visual artists, writers, and educators. He will share how he and some of his peers are attempting to translate their experience on this unusual expedition. Wednesday, December 19^th, 6:00, at the Apprenticeshop, 655 Main St, Rockland. FMI: apprenticeshop.org.

Dinosaur Pajama Story Time: Roar and march, read stories, make a dino-themed craft and enjoy a snack. Come in pajamas or your dinosaur best and join in on the fun at the Jesup Memorial Library. Wednesday, December 19^th, at 6:00, 34 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor. FMI: 288-4245 or mcorrion@jesuplibrary.org.

Night & Day Jazz Trio / Featuring Steve Orlofsky on Sax, Flute and Clarinet, Chris Poulin Vocals & Guitar, and Joel Mann on Bass. Wednesday, December 19^th, 6:00, at The Barncastle Inn, Blue Hill. FMI: barn-castle.com.

It’s Open Mic Night at Fogtown Brewing Company on Wednesday, December 19^th.  Arrive early to reserve a spot!  15 minute set, Fogtown will provide a full band setup. 6:00 – 9:00; 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. For more information, visit fogtownbrewing.com.