Salut! French Conversation Group.  An online discussion of varying topics en français every Tuesday at 2:00. Hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library, register at www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Ready or Not: Fundraiser + Album Release Party. Palaver Strings celebrates the release of their newest album. You can be a supporter of Palaver’s artistic and educational mission, Tuesday, May 31, 6:00 – 8:00, Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove Street, Portland. FMI: https://www.palaverstrings.org/.

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland holding an Open Call for submissions to its 2023 Biennial Exhibition. Submissions accepted through August 15, 2022. Open to artists with a strong connection to Maine, working in any medium. Collaborative groups are welcome to apply together. Applications accepted online only through CMCA’s Submittable form. FMI: [email protected].

At Home Abroad – the Watercolors of David D. Pearce. Paintings of Maine and various foreign postings by a retired diplomat. Through June 30, regular Library hours, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI: bhpl.net or 374-5515.

The MDI Photo Club is pleased to announce their 10th Anniversary Photographic Exhibition in the Mellon Room at the Northeast Harbor Library. This year’s exhibition will feature photographs from both active and past members of the photo club.  Through June 30, 2022, during regular Library hours, Northeast Harbor Library,1 Joy Street.  FMI: https://nehlibrary.org/. 

Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy. Camden Public Library’s Children’s Librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for toddlers and babies on Wednesdays, 10:00 -11:00, weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected].

Life Drawing Sessions. Adults and models of all abilities are welcome. Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 noon, at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. FMI: 703-967-6987 or [email protected].

Heartstopper Viewing Party for Teens: 3 episodes of the live-action show based on the graphic novel series. Wednesday, June 1, 3:30 – 5:00,  Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI: bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every week. Presented by the Camden Public Library. Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00, via Zoom. To be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting, email Amy at [email protected].