Vaccine Q & A Panel: a question and answer panel about vaccines with Northern Light Hospital staff. Hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library Thursday, February 25, 6:30 pm. Register for a link at www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Seaweed Aquaculture: Is seaweed really good for humans?  Is it easy to grow?  If so, who’s doing it and where? Sarah Redmond, founder of Springtide Seaweed, LLC. explains the basics of cultivating underwater sea plants, the exceptional health benefits of eating seaweed products, and more. Presented by Friends of Taunton Bay, February 26, 7:00. For a Zoom link email [email protected] Questions?  Call Gerry (408-1413) or Alice (565-2113).

SoundCheck: New Shades of Blue. The Maine duo plays eclectic mix including old-time jazz, blues and originals. Audience-free livestream from Camden Opera House stage to its Facebook page, free to watch (no link or RSVP needed). Friday, February 26, 7:30, donations to Community Arts Fund appreciated. FMI: www.camdenoperahouse.com.

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: David Wilcox, singer-songwriter.  The UU Church of Brunswick presents this virtual livestream concert on Friday, February 26th, at 7:30pm.  Proceeds will benefit Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project.   More Info

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Crafternoons: kids are invited to learn how to make a sun catcher with wax paper. Hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library Saturday, February 27, 2:00. To register and for materials kit: www.bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

“Homeland Elegies,” the celebrated autobiographical novel by Ayad Akhtar, will be the focus of a Zoom book club discussion sponsored by Word, the Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival. Slate book critic Laura Miller will lead the discussion on Sunday, February 28, at 3 p.m.  Registration required: www.wordfestival.org. FMI: 374-5632.

Mitchell Center Online Talk: Citizen Science: A Means to Promote Equity and Inclusion in STEM. Amara Ifeji speaks to her lived experiences as a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) individual connecting with place and environment, and how her passion for water justice has fostered these connections. Monday, March 1, 3:00 – 4:00, To register and for a Zoom connection: umaine.edu/mitchellcenter .

Northern Light Health Seeking Volunteers from across Maine to volunteer their time at one or more of our Community Vaccine Clinics in a variety of roles, both clinical and non-clinical. These clinics will be ongoing over the next several months. We are actively recruiting athletic teams, service organization members, workplace teams, retirees, and more, who would be interested in helping to protect our communities and neighbors against COVID-19. Learn more and sign up at northernlighthealth.org/covidvolunteers.

What if All Maine Schools Went 100% Solar? A Climate to Thrive (ACTT) helped Mount Desert Island High School meet 100% of their electrical needs with solar, now teams of student interns are reaching out to all Maine high schools to inspire and support their alternative energy goals. Learn more via a Zoom event on Tuesday, March 2, 12:00 noon  – 1:00.  To register: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000001klwnAAA&mapLinkHref=

Policy and Politics in the Arctic: A Conversation with Senator Angus King. Co-chair of the Senate Arctic Caucus and member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and Energy & Natural Resources Committee, King is an advocate for Maine’s interests in the North Atlantic and Arctic region. Hosted by the Camden Public Library via Zoom, Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. To register: camdenconference.org/events .