Bagaduce Music presents Poetry and Jazz: Call & Response with John Gallagher, Stu Kestenbaum and Scott Cleveland.  Sunday, May 29th, 4:00, at the First Congregational Church, 20 Hinckley Ridge Rd, Blue Hill.  Tickets and more info: bagaducemusic.org or (207) 374-5454.

Mountain View Redemption Is Accepting Donations of redeemable bottles and cans to support humanitarian needs in Ukraine. The proceeds will go to Red Cross, and other organizations to help the Ukrainian people, who have lost everything. Containers can be dropped off anytime, on any day, under the business sign, Mountain View Redemption Route 1, Orland. FMI: 469-2014.

Beyond Labels: A round table discussion group with a focus on foreign, national, and state/local issues. Every Monday, 10:00 -12:00 noon, in person or via Zoom. For a link: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515. Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd.

Blue Hill Public Library On-Going Plant Sale . With high quality plants from local gardens, this fundraiser for the Library kicks off  Monday, May 30, 10:00 – 1:00,  with hosts on site. Self serve during Library hours through Saturday, June 4, 5 Parker Point Rd.  FMI: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Opening Weekend at La Rochelle, Bar Harbor Historical Society’s historic house and museum, opens for the season on Friday, May 27th. Memorial Day Weekend hours are 10:00 – 2:00. regular operating hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 – 2:0. Hope to see you there! La Rochelle Mansion & Museum, 127 West St, Bar Harbor. FMI: https://barharborhistorical.org/.

The Art of Monson: A Bicentennial Celebration. On view Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 5:00, at the Monson Arts Gallery, 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, through October 31st. FMI: monsonarts.org, [email protected] or 207-997-2070.

Walsh History Center Hour on Zoom. Do you have a question about the history of Camden, your ancestors that may have lived in the area, or the house you live in now? Ken Gross and the Walsh History Center team are happy to try to help find you an answer! Hosted by the Camden Public Library, Mondays, 12:00 noon – 1:00, for a link: [email protected] .

The Everybody Eats! Free Community Meal Program. Everyone welcome! Ongoing on Mondays, 2:30 – 4:00, hot entree take out. Now through June 24, a pilot program offering a brown bag lunch with a sandwich, fruit, and a snack, on Fridays  pick up 12:00 noon – 2:00.   St. Dunstan’s Church, 134 State St, Ellsworth. To reserve multiple takeout orders or to volunteer, contact Tracy Shaffer at 973-287-9926.

Volunteers Needed for 2022 Alewife Count. The Maine Department of Marine Resources uses the annual alewife count to set policy in future years. Volunteers work outside at the Toddy Pond Fish Ladder in Orland, through late June / early July, times vary. For more info contact Jake at (207) 944-0032 or [email protected].

Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, 12:00 noon – 1:00, behind the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI and to sign-up, email Anna at [email protected]. Registration allows for notice of cancelation.