Bar Harbor Historical Society’s La Rochelle Mansion & Museum:Learn about Bar Harbor’s history, walk through the gardens, check out three floors of exhibits, and lounge on the piazza! Self-guided tours and guided tours (Fridays at 10:00). Open through October 28, Monday – Saturday, 10:00 – 2:00, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor. For more info and tickets:  barharborhistorical.org/visit.

Tuesday Forum: A networking organization for women offering the opportunity for personal and business growth. Come as a guest and introduce your business, or join as a member and enjoy our dynamic weekly speakers in-person or via Zoom! Most Tuesdays, 11:30 – 1:00, at the Blue Sky Lounge, 357 Odlin Rd, Bangor. FMI: tuesdayforum.com.

Walsh History Center Hour (On Zoom). Do you have a question about the history of Camden, your ancestors from the area, or the house you live in now? The Walsh History Center team at the Camden Public Library will help find you an answer! Online Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 1:00. For a link to participate or ask a question: [email protected]. Include some info about what you are interested in discussing so we can have our resources ready.

A Story Trail for Folks of All Ages to Enjoy! Local author Kimberly Ridley’s  book, The Secret Stream, tells a magical story about the life of a stream and all of the wildlife that depend on it. Hike the trail between June 1st and July 31st to read the story and get to know Patten Stream in Surry. For a map of the trail: https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/patten-stream. FMI: Blue Hill Heritage Trust  or Blue Hill Public Library.

Spanish Conversation: Practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome, $2 per person goes to the community center. Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 6:30, at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.

The Midcoast Maine Collage Collective: an artist collective for those who are passionate about collage and community. Space and some fun prompts, work collaboratively or independently, BYO materials: images/ephemera (magazines, books, paper materials, fabric, etc), scissors and/or X-acto knife, and glue! Plenty of extras on hand. First Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 8:00, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast. 21+. FMI: waterfallarts.org.

 Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong in the Amphitheatre. Beginning tai chi and qigong classes, benificial for people of all levels of fitness. Mondays and Thursdays,10:30 ­– 11:30, Atlantic Ave, Camden. Contact Anna Dembska at [email protected] to register ahead and be alerted of any changes.

Woodfords Corner Farmers Market: Every Thursday 10-12 vendors will offer locally-grown or raised produce, eggs, and seafood, fresh cheeses and baked goods, and sought-after services. Thursdays through October 5th, 3:00 – 7:00, Woodfords Congregational Church Parking Lot, 202 Woodfords St, Portland. FMI: https://woodfordscorner.org/farmers-market-about.

Songwriter Sessions (In-Person in the Walsh History Center and On Zoom). All levels of songwriting are welcome. Come find a supportive group for your songwriting on the last Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00, in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library or on Zoom! Email Ken Gross at [email protected] for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

Storytime at the Library! We will read stories, craft, sing, and play together. Every Friday, 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Friend Memorial Library, 1 Reach Road in Brooklin. Call 207-359-2276 or visit www.friendml.org with any questions.