OUT Maine’s Parents and Family Group is for anyone who supports an LGBTQ+ child in their family, and/or is a parent who is LGBTQ+. The group meets on Zoom on the 1st Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 7:00, and on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 – 12:30. Families can register for Zoom link at outmaine.org/programs/parents.

 COIG: A Celtic Christmas Concert. With driving tunes, Christmas favorites and infectious energy, Còig (pronounced “Co-igg”) is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Thursday, December 7th, 7:00, Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor.  Tickets and more info: 941-7888 or gracietheatre.com.

Noisefloor is a unique collaboration between Palaver Strings and the contemporary dance company little house dance. In this interdisciplinary performance, twelve musicians and seven dancers join forces to seamlessly integrate the media of music and dance. Thursday, December 7th, 7:00, State Theatre, 609 Congress Street, Portland. Tickets: https://www.palaverstrings.org/events/noisefloor-portland1.

Bid on great items in the Families First Community Center (FFCC) On-Line the  Auction!  Support the FFCC Mission by entering, help create great change in our community as we support families who are experiencing homelessness. Share this fundraiser with family and friends, the more the merrier. Bid through 11:59 pm PST, Monday, December 18 – https://go.rallyup.com/d4b21e.

 Explorations Read-Aloud for Adults (Online). Local thespian Joseph Coté reads aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. Excerpts from a new book is read every Friday, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, on the Camden Public Library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. To see the schedule: librarycamden.org. To watch and listen: https://www.youtube.com/c/CamdenPublicLibraryPrograms/videos OR https://www.facebook.com/camdenpubliclibrary/videos/. 

Structure & Narrative III. Featuring new work by 15 Maine book artists using either traditional book or sculptural formats, incorporating images, calligraphy, experimental bindings, and/or mixed media. Sponsored by Midcoast Maine Book Arts, the exhibition at the Michael Good Gallery, 325 Commercial St., Rockport, runs through December 23, during regular gallery hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving weekend) or by appointment. FMI: Pen Bay Pilot.

Be In Motion: Gentle exercise classes designed for those who have had a cancer diagnosis, are currently in treatment, cancer survivors and their caregivers. The focus is on restoring range of motion, encouraging lymph drainage and muscle strengthening. All levels are welcome.  Medical clearance from a physician must be obtained before starting. Offered by the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, Samantha Williams facilitates this weekly Zoom exercise class every Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 – 2:00. To register or FMI: 664-0339 or email: [email protected].

Be In Motion: Gentle exercise classes designed for those who have had a cancer diagnosis, are currently in treatment, cancer survivors and their caregivers. The focus is on restoring range of motion, encouraging lymph drainage and muscle strengthening. All levels are welcome.  Medical clearance from a physician must be obtained before starting. Offered by the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, Samantha Williams facilitates this weekly in-person or Zoom exercise class every Friday, 1:00 – 2:00, at the Cobscook Institute, 10 Commissary Point Rd, Lubec. To register or FMI: 664-0339 or email: [email protected].

 Qigong: A gentle exercise class with ancient roots that supports the body’s natural healing process. An in-person class, participants gather together to follow via Zoom, Mondays, 1:00 – 2:00, at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, 23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth. Medical clearance from a physician must be obtained before starting. FMI and to register: 664-0339 or  https://www.bethwrightcancercenter.org/.