Diverse Universe Teen Book Club. Discuss Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses on Wednesday, October 27, 4:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI:  www.bhpl.net, or 374-5515.

Engaging Your Critical Thinking Skills. Critical thinking is a learnable skill that develops your ability to question assumptions, build constructive arguments, solve problems and negotiate positive relationships. Via Zoom w/ instructor Dr. Terry Porter, October 27, 4:00 – 6:00 and October 29, 9:00 – 2:00, For a link:  https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/critical-thinking-workshop/or 207.338.8002

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village Virtual Caregiver Support Group: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate coping skills, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.

Irish Music Night at Blue! Every Wednesday night, at Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland, Concert at 7:30, 9:00,  Irish Session at 9:00 – All are welcome. FMI: portcityblue.com.

DO NOT MOVE STONES (Digital on-Demand). Escape to the historic Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle and enjoy a FREE family-friendly comedy all from the convenience of your own home! Virtual Event Sunday, October 24 through Saturday, November 13; 24/7 access. Registration required: www.isletheater.org/registration

Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. This is a special in-person story time in the Children’s Garden especially for pre-school-aged children, weather permitting. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00, weather permitting. FMI or to register, email Miss Amy at: [email protected].

Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes for all levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, 12:00 – 1:00, outdoors at the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at [email protected]. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Youth Chess Club: Kids of all ages are invited to play chess on the Blue Hill Library lawn on Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30. FMI: [email protected] or 374-5515.

Outdoor Spooktacular and Pumpkin Palooza. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with outdoor games, activities, and a special story with Miss Amy! Thursday, October 28, 5:30 – 7:00, Camden Public Library. Bring your carved jack-o-lantern to light up as part of a community display on the Amphitheatre steps at 6:45 pm. Plan to bring your pumpkin home afterward. FMI: librarycamden.org. 

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village are offering a virtual Caregiver Support Group on Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate music, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.