Socially-Engaged Art: for artists of any discipline, medium or inclination (dance, music, sculpture, poetry, etc.!) who are interested in art as social practice. An ongoing in-person conversation, all ages, no registration required. Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30, outside at Waterfall Arts, 256 High St. Gatherings will be cancelled in event of heavy rain. For details: https://waterfallarts.org/.

Belfast Flying Shoes Community Dance and Contra Dance usually on the First Friday is CANCELLED due to public health concerns. We look forward to dancing with you again when it is safe to do so!

The UMaine Student Symposium: the culminating event of Maine Impact Week with over 120 student presentations online and live programming on the day of the event – including workshops, presentations and a live broadcast performance by Travis Mills. Registration is required.  A Virtual Event, Friday, October 2, at https://umaine.edu/umss/.

Online Chess Club: online matches every Friday, 4:00 – 6:00. 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 camdenchessclub@gmail.com

Practical Project Management: a comprehensive course providing useful skills for managing projects in the real world.  Fridays, October 2, 9, and 16,  8:30 -4:30, at the Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast. Currently, the plan is for in person classes. 2.3 CEUs/23 contact hours. Certificate for completing the entirety of this course. FMI or to register: Michelle Patten at um.fhc.pd@maine.edu or 338.8002.

Harold Garde: You Are Not Alone Exhibition.  Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00  – 3:00, through October 16, 2020, in the Clifford Gallery at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast. FMI: 207-338-2222, or waterfallarts.org/garde.

Explorations: Read-Aloud Group for Adults on Facebook Live. Hear a wide range of fascinating books read aloud by Camden Public Library staff on the Library’s Facebook Page. Recordings of the readings are available to watch afterward in the “video” section. Fridays, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camdenpubliclibrary.

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

The Downeast Chamber Ensemble will perform a selection of Classical music for various instrumental combinations which will span four centuries and many musical styles with flutist Deirdre McArdle and friends. The October 2nd performance will be at 7;00, in Hammond Hall, 427 Main St, Winter Harbor. Tickets available at www.winterharbormusicfestival.com/events.

Get to Know Your Local Maine this Summer: The Best Part of Maine? Mainers! Vignettes celebrating authentic Maine experiences and insider recommendations from fellow Mainers. Virtual Tours: https://www.glpfilms.com/maine-series.