Crosswinds: Composer Kevin Campbell and various well known folk and jazz musicians from the local area. Their music ranges from Bossa Nova, to Jazz; from well-known songs to original compositions. Wednesday, January 29^th, 6:00 – 8:00, at the Barncastle Inn, 125 South St, Blue Hill. FMI: barn-castle.com.

Scottish Country Dance Classes in Blue Hill –  Dance to lively jigs, reels and  stately strathspeys. Come with or without a partner. Technique and figures are taught. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30, Halcyon Grange, Rt 15, North Blue Hill. FMI: Mike at 348-9308 or mjlittle2318@hotmail.com. CALL to confirm if road conditions questionable.

UMaine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the 2020 Master Gardener Volunteers training program. Classes meet weekly, February 25 through May 21, 9:00 – 12:30, at the Penobscot office, 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor. To apply: Kate at 207.942.7396 or katherine.garland@maine.edu. Application deadline is January 31.

Leer y Charlar: Spanish language reading and conversation group. Meets on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 1:00 – 3:00, at the Camden Public Library. FMI: librarycamden.org.

Songwriter Sessions: A supportive group for songwriters of all levels, providing opportunities for feedback, collaboration, and fun. The group meets last Thursday of each month, 6:00 – 8:30, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. New members welcome. FMI: Ken Gross at 236-3440.

Surry’s Bicentennial Committee seeks volunteers to help design and carry out celebrations for Maine’s birthday, including a Statehood Supper, town parade, and fall Carnival and 5k Run. Meet on Thursday, January 30, 6:30, at Surry Elementary School on North Bend Road. FMI: 460-1959 or on Facebook at Surry Celebrates Maine 200.

Movie: Colonial Cooking for the Modern Kitchen. Programs Coordinator Julia will review popular Colonial New England recipes and teach participants how to adapt and recreate the recipes in a modern kitchen. Participants will make switchel, shrub, a homemade salad dressing, and journey cakes. Thursday, January 30, 6:30 – 8:30, at the Camden Public Library. Registration required: 236-3440. FMI: librarycamden.org.

Grown-Up Story Hour: A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning, 11:00, at the Camden Public Library. FMI: librarycamden.org.

Opera Preview: George & Ira Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, simulcast of the Met Opera, will be previewed by David Porter. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. Friday, January 31, 1:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI: 374-5515.