Landscaping with Native Groundcovers: Learn about the many benefits of replacing “un-used” areas of lawn with native groundcovers. Hildy Ellis of Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District will give a presentation on January 28, 6:30, at the Belfast Free Library. Cosponsored by the Library and the Belfast Garden Club, FMI: prblanchard1@gmail.com.

The Penobscot River Paddling Trail: Cloe Chunn to give an illustrated talk about the development of the Penobscot River Trail and researching the meaning of Indigenous names of some of the special places. Tuesday January 28^th, 6:30, at the Liberty Library, 59 Main St, Liberty. FMI: 589-3161 or liberty.lib.me.us. (Snowdate: Tuesday, February 4.)

Creative Art & Journaling. Join Miss Amy for different projects every Wednesday of the month through June. Bring your own journal. Art supplies provided. Every Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or librarycamden.org.

A new Morris dance team is forming. Morris dancing is an ancient celebration, a display of dance and music performed at seasonal festivals and holidays to banish the dark of winter, celebrate the warmth and fertility of summer, and bring in autumn’s golden harvest. Accepting ages 12-99. Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00, Cherryfield Academy Community Center, 53 Main St. FMI: huntandallison@gmail.com.

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.