Writers Block – Story Sleuths: a fun and supportive place for reluctant writers and passionate storytellers to explore their writing among a group of peers  in a free afterschool program designed for young people 11 – 14.  Thursdays, February 2 – March 16, 3:30 – 5:30, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St Belfast. Register at: https://www.tellingroom.org/programs/writers-block-belfast

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

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].

$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.