SoundCheck: David Clarke Trio: Midcoast jazz by David Clarke (guitar), Ezra Rugg (bass) and Bailey Giles (sax). Spaced choose-your-own reserved seats, masks required in building. Friday, October 29, 7:30, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. FMI and tickets: camdenoperahouse.com, 236-3154. Also free livestream on opera house’s Facebook page.

Restorative Practices Certificate Program. Restorative practices can help build healthy communities, increase social capital, decrease crime and antisocial behavior, repair harm and restore relationships. Fall Session is full. Sign up for the waitlist and be among the first to know when a new program is announced. On-line Class. FMI: https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/restorative-practices/ or 207-338-8002.

Simpson Memorial Library in Carmel has a new entrance to Story Walk! It’s at the Carmel Rec Field on the Five Road. Through the end of November you can walk and read  Hold This by Carolyn Cory Scopperttone. FMI: https://www.simpsonmemorial.org/.

Trick or Read on the Blue Hill Public Library lawn. Kids and teens in costume can select a free book. Saturday, October 30, 9:oo – 5:00,  5 Parker Point Rd. FMI:  374-5515 or bhpl.net.

Waterfall Arts presents Belfast’s Great Pumpkin Pageant. Costume Procession at 10:00, Decorated Pumpkins on display or the public to view and vote on through5:00. Prizes for spookiest, most creative, and most skillful! Saturday, October 30, 10:00 – 500, Steamboat Landing, 34 Commercial St, Belfast. Free pumpkins and more info: 207-338-2222 or waterfallarts.org.

Readings on Race is a discussion group. At the October  meeting they will  discuss Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Saturday, October 30, 2:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Rd. Register at www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton’s Stories of Maine, Hollywood, and Beyond! A magical visit with America’s greatest character actress as she spins stories of a life and career where the Wicked Witch of the West was only the beginning!  If you love The Wizard of Oz, don’t miss this!  Through October 31, 7:30 – 9:00, Snowlion Rep at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St, Freeport. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/snowlionrep.

Trick-or-Treaters are welcome at the Trail of Treats at Birch Bay Retirement Village Inn, Bar Harbor, 1:00 – 3:00, October 31.  Social distancing for trick-or-treaters is planned. Parking is available and all community members are welcome!  For more information, contact: Susanne Hopkins at 207.288.8014 ext 5211. 

Ellsworth Bike Party! Ride bicycles together in one large group! Bring your working bike, lights & bells, party hats and friends. And perhaps some music too! Everyone is welcome. Gather on the last Sunday of every month, 3:00 – 4:00, outside Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza. FMI: 207 385 7694, http://facebook.com/EllsworthBikeParty, or [email protected].

MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton’s Stories of Maine, Hollywood, and Beyond! A magical visit with America’s greatest character actress as she spins stories of a life and career where the Wicked Witch of the West was only the beginning!  If you love The Wizard of Oz, don’t miss this!  Through October 31, 7:30 – 9:00, Snowlion Rep at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St, Freeport. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/snowlionrep.