The Lamb House will hold a  “Better Together” Virtual Auction  from May 21 – May 29, with packages for a full day of fun, such as camping, hiking, fishing, bird watching, and a lobster picnic.  Games, puzzles, books and art and craft packages will also be available. FMI: www.thelambhouse.org or 546-4357

Visual Artists – Our Journey to a Personal Project. The Camden Public Library’s May Virtual Gallery presents the photographic artwork by Sue Michlovitz and Dianne Kittle. The images featured highlight work that each artist has collected for publication in two fine press books. Online through May 31, on the library’s website at librarycamden.org/event/michlovitz-kittle

Island Connections, a non-profit on MDI whose mission addresses the transportation needs for seniors and those with physical or mental impairments living on MDI, can use your help.  Driving people to medical appointments and assist with food shopping programs is in great need.   Call Island Connections at 207-288-4457 for more details or complete a volunteer application online at http://islconnections.org/apply-to-volunteer/.

(Online) Grant Writing Certificate Program Learn the essentials of grant writing in this five-session interactive online program! You’ll learn the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, May 21 & 28, June 4, 11 & 18. Instructor Elizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Online synchronously via Zoom, https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/grant-writing-certificate-program/  207.338.8002.https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/professional-development-programs/grant-writing-certificate-program/

Explorations Read Aloud: Frida. Local thespian Joseph Coté reads aloud from Hayden Herrera’s engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, Friday, May 21, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, in the “videos” section of the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

Friday Film Club. Online film discussion group for those who enjoy watching and talking about critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and foreign films. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, Fridays, 4:00 –  5:00, via Zoom. For the current film being discussed and for a Zoon link: librarycamden.org. 

Online Chess Club: online matches every Friday, 4:00 – 5:00. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at [email protected].

SoundCheck: Shank Painters. Pirate-themed folk music trio combines accordion, voices, banjo and guitar a live concert. Safely distanced 45-seats/one-set-only, on Friday, May 21^st, at 7:30, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Also free Facebook Livestream on COH page. FMI and tickets: camdenoperahouse.com. 

The Bucksport Garden Club will hold its Annual Spring Plant and Pie Sale on Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00- 12:00 noon, at 74 Main Street, Bucksport across from the Community Pharmacy. Perennials, plants, bulbs, pies, baked goods, used books, raffle item and more.

The Wendell Gilley Museum is hosting an online Art Workshop with Barry van Dusen. Barry will share methods for drawing birds and the value of keeping a field sketchbook. Participants will draw Carolina Wrens through a detailed sequence of steps. Saturday, may 22, 10:00 – 12:00 noon, FMI or Reservations: email [email protected]