TAKE-OUT ONLY  The Welcome Table Free Community Meal is offered every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Ellsworth, 2 Church St, across from the Ellsworth City Hall, 3:00 – 6:00. Meals are available by take-out only. Please call the church by 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 667-8321, to reserve a free meal. FMI: [email protected]

Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM.. Email Amy at [email protected] if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting.

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village Virtual Caregiver Support Group: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate coping skills, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.

Youth Chess Club: Kids of all ages are invited to play chess on the Blue Hill Library lawn on Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30. FMI: [email protected] or 374-5515.

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village are offering a virtual Caregiver Support Group on Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate music, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.

 Songwriter Sessions on Zoom. A supportive group meeting online for songwriting, performance practice, and collaborating. Presented by the Camden Public Library Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00. For more information and a link to participate, email Ken Gross at [email protected].

Village to Village: A presentation about supporting children in Tanzania. Thursday, November 4, 7:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Rd.  Register at www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

DO NOT MOVE STONES (Digital on-Demand). Escape to the historic Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle and enjoy a FREE family-friendly comedy all from the convenience of your own home! Virtual Event Sunday, October 24 through Saturday, November 13; 24/7 access. Registration required: www.isletheater.org/registration

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.

Friday Film Club. To find out what films the group will be watching and discussing this month. go to “What’s Happening” at librarycamden.org. Hosted by the Camden Public Library, the group meets on Zoom, Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00. Email [email protected] for more information and a Zoom link to attend the online discussion.