Restorative Practices Certificate Program. Restorative practices can help build healthy communities, increase social capital, decrease crime and antisocial behavior, repair harm and restore relationships. Fall Session is full. Sign up for the waitlist and be among the first to know when a new program is announced. On-line Class. FMI: https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/restorative-practices/ or 207-338-8002.

Simpson Memorial Library in Carmel has a new entrance to Story Walk! It’s at the Carmel Rec Field on the Five Road. Through the end of November you can walk and read  Hold This by Carolyn Cory Scopperttone. FMI: https://www.simpsonmemorial.org/.

November Art Show: Liminal Perceptions by Matthew Tunnessen. Opens Monday, November 1, at the Blue Hill Public
Library, 25 Parker Rd. during library hours. FMI: bhpl.net.

Youth Chess Club: Kids of all ages are invited to play chess on the Blue Hill Library lawn on Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30. FMI: [email protected] or 374-5515.

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village are offering a virtual Caregiver Support Group on Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate music, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.

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

Friday Film Club. To find out what films the group will be watching and discussing this month. go to “What’s Happening” at librarycamden.org. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, the group meets on Zoom, Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00. Email [email protected] for more information and a Zoom link to attend the online discussion.

 Online Chess Club. The chess club holds online matches every Friday, 4:00 – 6:00. Members may also challenge other members at any time. Join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, register or for more info Evan Annis at [email protected].

DO NOT MOVE STONES (Digital on-Demand). Escape to the historic Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle and enjoy a FREE family-friendly comedy all from the convenience of your own home! Virtual Event Sunday, October 24 through Saturday, November 13; 24/7 access. Registration required: www.isletheater.org/registration

Simpson Memorial Library in Carmel has a new entrance to Story Walk! It’s at the Carmel Rec Field on the Five Road. Through the end of November you can walk and read  Hold This by Carolyn Cory Scopperttone. FMI: https://www.simpsonmemorial.org/.