Ukulele Jam: Play ukulele together, beginners are welcome. Donation goes to the community center. First and third Thursdays of the month (through December 7), 5.30 – 7:00, at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd in Surry. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.

Open Mic Thursday in the Stonington Opera House Lobby. Artists interested in performing should sign up in the preceding month for a 10-minute or 3-song slot. Walk-ins also welcome, subject to availability. First Friday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00, Stonington Opera House, 1 Opera House Ln.  To sign up or for more info: operahousearts.org.

Come share your talent at Open Mic Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth!  Every Thursday through April, 6 :00 – 8:00  – sign up begins at 5:30, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth.  More info at fogtownbrewing.com. 

Indoor Preschooler Story Time. Children’s Librarian Miss Amy hosts in-person story time and crafts. Geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Friday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00,  in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: https://www.librarycamden.org/.

 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/. 

 Camden Chess Club holds online matches every Friday, 4:00 – 6:00. You can join the club for free online: Lichess.org under the community section, or at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. For more information contact Evan Annis at: [email protected]

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].

Community Potluck at The Gatherings Community Center. Bring a dish or drink to share, spend time with neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of home cooked dishes. Every 1st Friday, 5.30 – 7:30, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. FMI: www.surrygatherings.org.

Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance!  On the First Friday of every month Belfast Flying Shoes hosts participatory social dancing. Musicians warm up at 6:00 pm. Community Dance with the All Comers Band, Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb at 6:30 pm. Contras with guest caller & musicians at 8:00 pm. First Church, 8 Court St, Belfast. Info: www.belfastflyingshoes.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.