Bon Vent Cider Hosting Irish Sessions! Bring an instrument or simply enjoy the tunes. All are welcome. First and third Sundays each month, 5:00 – 7:00, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock. FMI: Bon Vent Cider.

Bon Vent Cider Hosts Open Jazz and Blues Sessions Weekly! A full band set up is provided. Bring an instrument, your voice, or simply enjoy the tunes. All are welcome. Every Wednesday, 6:00- 8:0, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock. FMI: Bon Vent Cider.

Waldo County WindowDressers Hosting Community Build! Volunteers needed to make 350 low-cost insulating window inserts and to rewrap 150 existing inserts. Inserts are provided to households in need at no charge. Help out through November 3 – 17, 8:30 – 5:00, Mermaid Plaza, 1 East Main Street/Route 1, Searsport. To sign up or FMI: Window Dressers or Linda at (603)380-6266.

Bon Vent Cider Hosts Old-Time Southern Appalachian Music Sessions! Not to be confused with a bluegrass jam, musicians sit in the round and take no solos. Bring an instrument or simply enjoy the tunes. All are welcome every Thursday, 5:30 – 8:00, Bon Vent Cider , 684 US Highway 1, Hancock. FMI: Bon Vent Cider.

 Maine Premiere of Heightened Scrutiny. The film follows attorney Chase Strangio’s legal fight as he confronts the surge of anti-trans legislation in the courtroom while challenging the media narratives that distort public perception and threatens the struggle for trans rights. Following the film local folks working at the intersection of trans health care, immigrant justice, and beyond will join us for conversation. Thursday, October 30, 6:00 – 8:00, The Alamo Theater, 85 Main Street, Bucksport. Learn more about the film.

Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine Holding Auditions for Princess Ida. Auditions held at the Moore Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. Thursday, October 30th, 6:00 – 8:00 (final arrival time 7:30), and Friday, November 1st, 10:00 – 1:00 (final arrival time 12:30). No audition is necessary for chorus. More Info.

Trivia Night  at Fogtown Brewing in Ellsworth! Gather your team or come solo to test your knowledge, compete for exciting prizes in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Hang out with friends, unwind, compete for exciting prizes, – the perfect midweek activity. Every Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. FMI: fogtownbrewing.com.

Storytime  – Join us in the Children’s Room for music, movement, stories, and more, for children and their caregivers. Families welcome! Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30, Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union Street, Searsport. Weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.

Costume Parade in Searsport! Grab your costume and join us for a fun, informal costume parade in front of the Carver Memorial Library! Light refreshments, lawn games, and fall themed activities inside. Families and kids of all ages welcome! Friday, October 31, 3:00 – 4:00, gather at the Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union St, Searsport.

New Shades of Blue at the Homeport Inn and Tavern. Jazz, blues, reggae, and original music with Chris Poulin on guitar, flute, and vocals, and Juliane Gardner on vocals. Great people and great live music! Every Friday Night, 5:30 – 9:00, at the Homeport Inn and Tavern, 121 east Main Street, Searsport. FMI: (207) 548 2259 or www.newshadesofblue.com.