Creative Art Afternoons for Kids are back in person every Thursday! A wonderful afterschool activity for kids interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. Facilitated by Youth Librarian Miss Amy. Thursdays 4:00  – 5:00, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. To sign up or for more info: 236-3440.

GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at [email protected].

Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts: A friendly chess games at the Blue Hill Public Library for players of all levels. Every Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Explorations Read-Aloud: Joseph Cote reads aloud for adult listeners, new readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the Camden Public Library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. For weekly titles: librarycamden.org.

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GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at [email protected].

It’s that special time of year again – time for the Festival of Lights when the Beth C. Wright Center’s gardens and woods glow with multi-color twinkling lights and sounds that will warm your heart during the holiday season.

December 9th through 31st, on Friday and Saturday nights, 4:30 – 7:00, 23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth. *NOTE special schedule December 22, 23, & 24. For schedule and other details: https://www.bethwrightcancercenter.org/.

Live Music at Fogtown Bar Harbor! As the days get shorter, come out for Live Music Every Friday in November and December at Fogtown Bar Harbor, Fogtown Brewing Company’s second location!  Enjoy great craft brews to the tunes of fine local and traveling musicians!  8:00 – 1:00 0pm, 33 Cottage Street, downtown Bar Harbor.  More information at fogtownbrewing.com.

Flash! in the Pans Accepting Applications for 2023 Summer Performances. Charitable organizations are invited to submit an application to host a benefit performance by the Blue Hill peninsula’s fabulous community steel band, Flash in the Pans.  The deadline to apply for a 2023 summer performance is December 31^st.  FMI: http://www.flashinthepans.org/.

$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am. Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.

Baby & Me Yoga with Ananda Yoga: A gentle yoga class to recharge your body, mind and spirit.  Floor/tummy time available for baby, and holding postures for fun interaction with your little one during class! Babies 9 weeks – 9 months (cruising), Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:30, Ananda Yoga, 9b Beaver St, Belfast. Classes through January 14, for dates around the holidays and more info: https://www.anandayogabelfastme.com/.