Peace Literacy Workshop. A new approach to peace and education that views peace as a skill-set. It is a growing movement of educators and concerned citizens who want to empower people to heal the root causes of societies’ problems, rather than merely addressing surface symptoms. With a focus on the needs of higher education instructors but, also suitable for teachers in K-12, as well as educational professionals in a variety of settings, this Zoom workshop begins on Sunday, July 19^th, 2:00 -6:00, and continues for the next three Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:30. To register and for details: https://www.peaceliteracy.org, select workshops from the menu.

Plein Air at the Bar: A great way to meet up with fellow artists whenever the tide is low at 2:00 pm on a Sunday, July – October. No instruction, no cost, just fellow artists creating at Bar Harbor’s sandbar, which is at the end of Bridge St, just off West St. Look for the easels and wear your mask.  FMI: 266-0010 or eileen@artwavesmdi.org.

Ten Bucks Theatre presents The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy about true equality and liberation. Thursday through Sunday, July 16^th – 19^th; and Thursday and Friday, July 24^th & 25^th, 6:00 – 8:30, in Indian Trail Park, North Main St., Brewer. Social distancing guidelines and masks required. FMI: 207-884-1030 or https://www.tenbuckstheatre.org.

Virtual Exhibition “Lush, hush” at CMCA (Center for Maine Contemporary Art). Lush, hush puts forward the notion that these two seemingly opposing approaches can juxtapose to heighten the effect of the other. The exhibition features the work of 16 Maine artists, and will be available for viewing on CMCA’s website (www.cmcanow.org) through August 15, 2020.

Bar Harbor Music Festival Announces Online Concerts through July 26^th. Despite the disruptions of COVID-19, the Bar Harbor Music Festival is determined to fulfill its mission of providing vital performance opportunities to up-and-coming talent, and providing cultural enrichment to our audience. All performances are FREE to the public online. For all the details:  https://www.barharbormusicfestival.org/.

Healthy Acadia: While Healthy Acadia’s offices remain closed to the public due to COVID-19, they continue to provide community health programming, services, and supports – connecting virtually, and available by phone, email, and text. Some classes are also available on their YouTube Channel. For more information about programs and services, or to get involved: https://www.healthyacadia.org.

Virtual Islesboro Arts and Crafts Show: Featuring 20 local artists and craftspeople; not-for-sale Student Artwork by Islesboro Central School students; and choice items of needlework from The Sewing Circle. The website includes information about the artist; items for sale, organized by category; and a separate page for the Sewing Circle that includes all their work. The Virtual Sale runs through August 31^st. For all the details: visit our website http://www.islesborohistorical.org/.

Recruiting Learners for Nature Links Classes: Nature Links for Lifelong Learning is a Blue Hill nonprofit organization that offers learning opportunities for post-secondary young adults with intellectual disabilities. Our nature-based classes are now online! These offerings will create interdisciplinary spaces for exploration and expression, connecting participants with the natural world and local community – all from home. FMI: https://www.NatureLinksMaine.org/home, or 305-926-5001.

Project 20/20: Waterville artist Matthew Russ travels the Maine Island Trail, a recreational water trail connecting over 200 wild islands and coastal sites along Maine’s coast. In 2020, Matt will visit 20 sites on the Trail where he will create an original painting during each visit. Follow Matt’s journey, view the paintings he produces and interact with Matt’s experience on the Trail along the way. FMI: https://www.portlandartgallery.com/.

The SPCA of Hancock County presents Wine & Whiskers. Featuring a live feed from the Shelter, performances by local bands, Silent Auction, SPCA success stories, animals for adoption, kid-friendly pet facts, cartoon lessons, celebrity bartenders, and more! Auction pre-bidding starts on July 14^th; the Party on July 21^st starts at 5:30: Auction winners announced at 7:30. For all the details: https://www.spcahancockcounty.org/.