Blue Hill Peninsula Community Forum: Stimulating Affordable Housing. Wednesday, December 11, 6:30, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI: 374-5515.

Downeast Friends of Jazz Gathering: A monthly jazz jam featuring local and visiting musicians and singers.  Come to play, sing or just listen.  Donations are welcome to rent the space and support future events. Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 9:30, at Bagaduce Music Library Performance Hall, Blue Hill. FMI: downeastsounds@gmail.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.

Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivanson: Ivanson was a media firebrand, speaking truth to power with her razor-sharp wit.  “Polarizing people is a good way to win an election and a good way to wreck a country!”  Wednesday, December 11, 7:00, at the  Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle. FMI: deb@coveside.net.  

A Fairy Tale Christmas: everyone’s favorite classic holiday tale gets the fairy tale treatment. Musical Theatre at its best presented at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 12 – 14; and at 2:00 on Sunday, December 15. Tickets and more info: chocolatechurcharts.org.

Christmas at Woodlawn: The Black House is filled with splendid decorations and festively decorated trees. There’ll be a special audio tour on the history of Christmas at Woodlawn and in New England. Find holiday ornaments and more in the Gift Shop. Woodlawn Museum, through December 23^rd, 10:00 – 4:00, 19 Black House Dr, Ellsworth. FMI: woodlawnmuseum.org.

Shane (1953): Two showings at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday, December 12, 12:00 noon and 6:00. FMI: bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Winter Holiday Storytelling and Craft: Join the Brooklin Inn and Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a winter holiday storytelling and crafting. Before Morning by Joyce Sidman will be read aloud, followed by a crafting session to make a special decoration for the holiday season. Thursday, December 12^th, 3:30, at the Brooklin Inn. To pre-register call 374-5118.

Pajama Storytime for kids up to 5 years old. Thursday, December 12, 4:30, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI: bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Union River Center for Innovation to host Successfully Navigating the Growth Stages of a Small Business Seminar. Learn to identify and manage the stages of growth in your business, and more! Thursday, December 12th, 5:30 – 7:00, in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers.  RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/successfully-navigating-the-growth-stages-of-a-small-business-tickets-83073698669.