Songwriter Sessions on Zoom. A supportive group meeting online for songwriting, performance practice, and collaborating. Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. For more information and a link to participate, email Ken Gross at [email protected].

The Clements Brothers, Live from The Waldo Theatre!  With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on upright bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene. Thursday, May 13^th, at 7:00, the performance will be captured in real-time by a technical “stream team” with the use of a new three-camera system. To learn more and buy tickets, visit thewaldotheatre.org.

Maine Student Film and Video Competition. Maine student filmmakers 19 years of age or younger who is a resident of Maine and in grades K-12 is eligible. Submission deadline June 1. For criteria, rules, and other details go to. https://www.mainestudentfilm.org/festival?dm_i=6SX1,2A0W,1PDZJC,AIC2,1.

Island Connections, a non-profit on MDI whose mission addresses the transportation needs for seniors and those with physical or mental impairments living on MDI, can use your help.  Driving people to medical appointments and assist with food shopping programs is in great need.   Call Island Connections at 207-288-4457 for more details or complete a volunteer application online at http://islconnections.org/apply-to-volunteer/.

Bake, Book, and Plant Sale to benefit the Simpson Memorial Library. Proceeds to match the Pilcrow Foundation Children’s Book Project Grant. At the Masonic Lodge, 19 Plymouth Road, Carmel, Friday, May 14, 8:00 – 3:00, AND Saturday, May 15, 9:00 – 1:00.

“Aspects of Nature” Recent works including aerial landscapes using water, oil, and oil paint, along with realistic animal sculptures, and a variety of watercolors and drawings by Swan’s Island artist Gary Hoyle on exhibit. May 14^th – June 13^th, at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor. Go to wendellgilleymuseum.org for current hours and other details.

Explorations Read Aloud: Where the Crawdads Sing. Local thespian Joseph Coté reads aloud selections from Delia Owen’s novel. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life–until the unthinkable happens. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, Friday, Friday, May 14, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, in the “videos” section of the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

Online Chess Club: online matches every Friday, 4:00 – 5:00. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at [email protected].

Join the Digital Abbe Museum Indian Market (AMIM) Kick-Off Party. This new event invites you to celebrate the weekend’s activities with a welcome from the Abbe Museum’s Executive Director, Chris Newell, and two performances from some amazing Wabanaki artists, Firefly the Hybrid (Penobscot) and Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq)! Friday, May 14th at 5:00 pm, learn more and connect – abbemuseum.org/digitalamim!

SoundCheck: Elsie and Ethan. Folk duo Elsie Gawler and Ethan Stokes Tischler perform a live concert, safely distanced 45-seats/one-set-only, on Friday, May 14^th, at 7:30, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Also free Facebook Livestream on COH page. FMI and tickets: camdenoperahouse.com.