Bill Henderson, from the Pushcart Press, presents Getting Published. Wednesday, August, 4th, 10:00 – 11:00, at the Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin. FMI: 207-359-2276 or www.friendml.org 

Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Children’s librarian Miss Amy has reintroduced in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to sit on to help your children remain in their spaces. For all ages, weather permitting, Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 Email Miss Amy to register at: [email protected]

What a Long Strange Road It’s Been: Paintings from Quarantine features never before seen monumental paintings highlighting artist Barbara Prey’s distinct American vision. July 15 – September 6, daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at Barbara Prey Projects, 855 Port Clyde Rd, Port Clyde, and online. For more details: barbarapreyprojects.com. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 31, 10:00 – 7:00.

TAKE-OUT ONLY  The Welcome Table Free Community Meal is offered every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Ellsworth, 2 Church St, across from the Ellsworth City Hall, 3:00 – 6:00. Meals are available by take-out only. Please call the church by 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 667-8321, to reserve a free meal. FMI: [email protected]

Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM.. Email Amy at [email protected] if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting.

Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Instructor Anna Dembska leads tai chi classes for all levels. Hosted by the Camden Public Library on Monday and Wednesday evenings in July and August, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, on the Library’s Upper Lawn. To register email Anna at [email protected]. (Registration allows for notification if classes are canceled.)

Jeremiah & Annemieke McLane bring folk music with a piano and accordion to the Surry Arts and Events Barn. Wednesday, August 4th, 7:00 – 8:00, 8 Cross Road. FMI: www.surryartsandevents.com.

As another installment of the Live! For 5$. Opera House Arts presents the SHANK PAINTERS! This pirate themed, Portland based, trio is bringing life back into sea shanties. Wednesday, August 4, 7:00 – 8:00, at the Stonington Ball Field, School St, Stonington. Learn more at operahousearts.org.

The Belfast Soup Kitchen is now open! Here’s the updated Schedule: Coffee Hour, 10:00 – 11:00 am; Curbside/Take Out Service, 10:30 – 12:30; Dining Room with Table Service, 11:00 – 1:00; Food Pantry, 10:00 – 1:00. The soup kitchen is located at 31 Belmont Ave in Belfast. Interested in volunteering? Contact the crew at 338-4845 or apply at www.belfastsoupkitchen.org/volunteer.

Summer Reading Book Bingo: book-themed challenges for kids, teens and adults to complete over the summer with chances to win prizes. Runs through Saturday, September 4^th. Get bingo cards at Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, or register at www.bhpl.net to receive via email.