Creative Art Afternoons for Kids! A wonderful afterschool activity for kids interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. Facilitated by Camden Public Library Youth Librarian Miss Amy. In-person, Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. To sign up or for more info: librarycamden.org or 236-3440.

GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at [email protected].

Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust present a Friends from the Field Webinar: Wildlife Tracking in Winter. Learn to identifythe tracks of some of Maine’s common wild animals. Certified wildlife tracker, Maine Guide, and Master Naturalist Sandra Mitchell will help us learn to unravel the mysteries left behind for us in the snow! February 2, 4:00 – 5:00, online. To register or FMI: https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/, [email protected], or 374-5118.

A Winter Jambourree! A fun evening of creative musical expression highlighting incredible local and visiting talent, with a mix of genres including Choral, Folk, Jazz, World, Indie and Reggae. Thursday, February 2, 5:00 – 11:45, Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. Tickets or more info: https://rockportoperahouse.org/ or Nancy at 207.542.0836.

Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts: A friendly chess games at the Blue Hill Public Library for players of all levels. Every Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Ukulele Jam: Play ukulele together, beginners are welcome. Donation goes to the community center. First and third Thursdays of the month (through December 7), 5.30 – 7:00, at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd in Surry. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.

Open Mic Thursday in the Stonington Opera House Lobby. Artists interested in performing should sign up in the preceding month for a 10-minute or 3-song slot. Walk-ins also welcome, subject to availability. First Friday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00, Stonington Opera House, 1 Opera House Ln.  To sign up or for more info: operahousearts.org.

Come share your talent at Open Mic Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth!  Every Thursday through April, 6 :00 – 8:00  – sign up begins at 5:30, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth.  More info at fogtownbrewing.com. 

My Next Career Move: an Online, Self-paced Workshop. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. Available January 9 – March 31, 2023. Work at your own pace. Register here.

Indoor Preschooler Story Time. Children’s Librarian Miss Amy hosts in-person story time and crafts. Geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Friday mornings, 10:00 – 11:00,  in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: https://www.librarycamden.org/.