Mon, February 17th
Ellsworth (Film)
Vacation Matinee:
Abominable 3D. February 17th - 21st, 1:00 daily, at the Grand, 165 Main street Ellsworth. FMI: 667-9500 or grandonline.org.
Blue Hill (Clinic)
Peninsula Free Health Clinic provides free medical care for uninsured patients. Hours are: on the second and fourth Saturdays, 9:00 – 12:00 noon; and on the first and third Mondays, 3:00 – 6:00. Walk in, or by appointment, located at 26 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill. Call 374-5585 or message us on Facebook at Peninsula Free Health.
Camden (Family Activity)
Puzzle Club: Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join. Gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday, 4:00 - 5:00, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Belfast (Dance Class)
Scottish Country Dance Classes in Belfast - Dance to lively jigs, reels and stately strathspeys. Come with or without a partner. Technique and figures are taught. Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30, at the American Legion Hall, 143 Church St, Belfast. FMI:
gkoyanagi20@gmail.com. Please email first if road conditions are questionable.
Tue, February 18th
Searsmont (Concert)
Jordan Benissan African Drum Ensemble in Concert. Tuesday February 18th, 7:00, at the Searsmont Town Library, 37 Main St. South. Admission is free. Snow date February 25th. FMI: 342-5549 or
searsmont.town.library@gmail.com.
Orono (Talk)
Travel Tuesday: Eric and Janette Landis share photos and stories from their 6 month sabbatical in Berlin. 30 years after the fall of the wall and 75 years after the end of WWII, Berlin is a vibrant and diverse city, rich in history, art and culture. Tuesday, February 18
th, 6:00, at the Orono Public Library, 39 Pine Street, Orono. FMI: library.orono.org.
Belfast (Talk)
Insect Friends and Foes in the Garden. Insect diagnostician Clay Kirby to talk about beneficial and harmful insects in the garden and landscape, and how to responsibly manage pests. Tuesday, February 18th, 2:00, at the Belfast Free Library, free and open to all. FMI: belfastgardenclub.org.
Camden (Talk)
Passive House Design 101: A Crash Course. Erik Durbas, Certified Passive House Consultant, talks about designing and retrofitting a Passive Home Design — a step toward securing our energy future and creating resilient buildings for the next generations to come. Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 - 8:00, Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Camden (Talk)
Camden Garden Club Winter Horticulture Series:
Master Gardener Sharon Turner will discuss birds, bees, and beneficial insects. Tuesday, February 18, 10:00 - 11:30, Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Bar Harbor (Class)
Safe Exercises, part of MDI Hospital’s Cancer Education Series, hosted by Susan Sassaman, certified yoga and tai chi teacher. Tuesday, February 18, 4:00 - 5:00, in the Community Room at the YWCA MDI, Bar Harbor. FMI: Heather at 801-5064 or mdihospital.org.
Blue Hill (Discussion)
Discussion Series in Conjunction with Camden Conference:
The Media Revolution: Changing the World. Tuesday, February 18
th, and Monday, March 2
nd, 1:00 - 3:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. Free, registration required:
bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Ellsworth (Old Time Jam)
Tuesday Night Old-Time Jam hosted by musician Mathias Kamin. All are welcome to play along or watch. Bring your acoustic instruments: fiddle, banjo, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, dulcimer, and dobro players invited! Weekly, every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00, Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. Schedule subject to change. FMI: 207-370-0845.
Camden (Discussion)
Camden Philosophical Society: This lively group discusses a wide range of topics. Meets on the third Tuesday every month, 3:30 – 5:30, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.
Wed, February 19th
Union (Family Activity, Story Time)
Weekly Story Time for Families. Chloe Keller is a internationally recognized theater director and Union native. She'll read a wide variety of picture books, and welcomes children to share in the joyful experience of listening to stories with their families. Wednesdays through May 27, 11:00 - 11:45, at the Vose Library in Union. FMI:
voselibrary.org.Rockland (Talk)
Be Safe Out There: Browntail Moth: state entomologist, Tom Schmeelk, talks about the browntail moth. Wednesday, February 19, 6:30, at Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 9 Water St. Rockland. Snow date is February 26. FMI or questions concerning weather: 594-0600 ext. 5.
Rockland (Birding)
Bird Walk to Rockland Harbor: A walk for birders of all ages and abilities to Rockland Harbor on Wednesday, February 19, 10:00 - 11:30. Registered participants gather at the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 9 Water Street, Rockland at 10:00, and then head out to search for birds.
To register: 594-0600, ext. 5 or
info@mainecoastislands.org. Snow date is February 20.
Ellsworth (Meeting, Talk)
Downeast Trout Unlimited Meeting: 5:30 pm meeting, followed at 6:00 with a presentation by Scott Craig, Stream Restoration Efforts in the Upper Narraguagus River. Public welcome. Wednesday, February 19, 5:30, Ellsworth Pat's Pizza. FMI: tpackie@gmail.com.
Ellsworth (Film)
A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood: Wednesday, February 19th, two shows - 4:00 and 7:30, at The Grand, 165 Main Street Ellsworth. FMI: 667-9500 or grandonline.org.
Blue Hill (Kids' Program)
Yoga for Preschoolers: 30 minute yoga session at preschool playgroup. 10:30, Wednesdays through March 4th, at the Blue Hill Public Library 374-5515.
Camden (Art Journaling)
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.Blue Hill (Dance Class)
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.
Cherryfield (Dance)
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.Thu, February 20th
Surry (Class)
Life Drawing: Ellsworth Art offers figure drawing every Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 noon, at the Surry Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Interested? FMI: ellsworthart.com or text (207) 385-1661.
Belfast (Talk)
Whales of the Gulf of Maine: Mark Dittrick of the Right Whale Alliance will discuss whales in the Gulf of Maine. Mark will look at the current status of the right whale, its decline, and efforts to reverse this trend. Thursday, February 20, 6:30, at the Belfast Free Library. FMI: 338-1137 or belfastbaywatershed.org.
Rockland (Live Music)
Will Brown in Concert: During the past 40 years Will has played and recorded with many well-known Maine musicians. He'll present his arrangements of songs from the Folk, Appalachian, Celtic and Transatlantic genres Thursday, February 20 at 6:30, in the Reading Room of Rockland Public Library. FMI: willbe@tidewater.net.West Tremont (Family Activity, Film)
Pizza and
Paddington! Movie with pizza and popcorn, all ages welcome.
Thursday, February 20, 5:30 - 7:30, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, 737 Tremont Rd in West Tremont (former Methodist Church). FMI: 244-3798 or librarian@bassharborlibrary.com.
Bar Harbor (Talk)
Fully Decarbonizing the New England Electric System: Bruce Phillips speaks about policymakers' goal to emit drastically less carbon in the coming years. Thursday, February 20th, 4:10, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor. FMI:
coa.edu.East Orland (Orientation)
WERU Volunteer Orientation: How you can get more involved? Learn what "volunteer powered" means. Volunteer jobs include on-the-air DJs, helping in the Music Library, tabling at events, writing articles, keeping the grounds and building up to snuff, and more. Volunteer Orientation is every third Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00, at the station. FMI: info@weru.org.
Camden (Talk)
Mid-Coast Audubon Talk by Beth Koffman, Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College. Koffman explores how and why the atmospheric circulation has changed through time and the impacts these changes have had on terrestrial and marine environments. Thursday, February 20, 6:30 - 8:00, Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.
Camden (Workshop)
Pen Bay Advance Care Planning Workshop. Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. Second of the two-session workshop to help you through the process of filling out your advance directive. Thursday, February 20, 2:00 - 4:00,Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Blue Hill (Author Talk)
Rev. Dr. Duncan Newcomer, Lincoln scholar and author of
Thirty Days With Abraham Lincoln, will discuss the spiritual life and enduring wisdom of Lincoln. Newcomer hosts
Quiet Fire, a short feature on WERU. Learn about the spirituality of Lincoln and why it is bringing great comfort to many today. Thursday, February 20
th, 6:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI: morganstreetmedia@gmail.com.
Fri, February 21st
Blue Hill (Artist Reception)
Reception for the Art Show
Merz Barn Farm: A Decade of Making. Canvas prints of photos of the mural project by Corey Paradise, Cullen Schneider and Sarah Moon. Friday, February 21, 4:00 - 6:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI:
bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Camden (Chess Club)
Chess Club: Players of all ages and skill levels learn new strategies and test them out. New players welcome. Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI:
Camden (Story Time)
Grown-Up Story Hour: A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning, 11:00, at the Camden Public Library. FMI:
librarycamden.org.
Sat, February 22nd
Blue Hill (Informational Gathering, Pot Luck Lunch)
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Potluck at the Blue Hill Co-op Café, 70 South St. Blue Hill. Saturday, February 22nd, 12:00 noon - 5:00, Bring dish to share, share a meal with like-minded people, learn a bit more about MOFGA, Q & A included. Everyone welcome! FMI: agraham@mofga.org or call 568-6046.
Ellsworth (Family Activity)
Game Day for Board Game Enthusiasts: Looking for a fun event focused on playing a variety of board games? Join the Ellsworth Area Board Gamers on Saturday, February 22, 1:00 - 4:00, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. FMI: Bennettd51@yahoo.com.
Belfast (Live Music)
Perennial Cider Bar and Farm Kitchen presents Zak Kendall, from GoldenOak. Live music for all, all ages welcome. Saturday, February 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00, Perennial Cider Bar and Farm Kitchen, 84 Main St, Belfast. FMI:
perennialciderbar.com/ or 207.808.1083.
Blue Hill (Support)
Drop-In Genealogy Help Desk with Liffey Thorpe. Saturday, February 22, 10:00 - 1:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. FMI: 374-5515 or
bhpl.net.
Blue Hill (Clinic)
Peninsula Free Health Clinic provides free medical care for uninsured patients. Hours are: on the second and fourth Saturdays, 9:00 – 12:00 noon; and on the first and third Mondays, 3:00 – 6:00. Walk in, or by appointment, located at 26 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill. Call 374-5585 or message us on Facebook at Peninsula Free Health.
Camden (Artist Reception)
Artists' Reception for Coastal Quilters Exhibit: A
n outstanding collection of quilts and fabric art produced by the talented members of two local guilds.The reception is an opportunity to meet the quilters, learn more about their organizations, and discuss their work. Saturday, February 22, 3:00 - 5:00, show runs through Februayr. Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Brooks (Jam Session)
Traditional Irish Music and Song Session: Come to play, come to sing, or come to listen! Saturdays, 2:00 – 5:00, at the Marsh River Coop at the corner of Routes 7 and 179 in Brooks. FMI: 323-5042.
Camden (Book Club)
Simply Books! Book Club: Bring along whatever book you are currently reading, and share it with the group. Meets at 2:00, on the fourth Saturday of the month, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or librarycamden.org.
Sun, February 23rd
Saco (Family Activity, Outdoor Activity)
Before the Syrup: Winter Trails, Tree Identification, and Backyard Tapping. Join MOFGA and the Ecology School for a winter walk, tree identification, and backyard maple tapping. Hot beverages and conversation to follow. Family friendly, bring lunch! Sunday, February 23, 11:00 - 1 ;00, River Bend Farm, 184 Simpson Rd, Saco. Register at mofga.org/MOFGA-Events.
Ellsworth (Song Circle)
Song Circle with musician Cousin B. in the Fogtown Brewing Company Taproom. All folks are welcome to bring their voices and/or acoustic instruments, and sing or play along, open to all ages, family-friendly. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. More information @fogtownbrewing.com.Belfast (Live Music Jam)
Weekly Jam Session: open to everyone at any playing level. We usually play fiddle tunes from the New England contra dance tradition, the traditional music of French and Atlantic Canada, English country dance, Irish jigs and reels, old-timey music and the occasional song. Sundays, 6:00 – 8:00, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast. FMI: belfastfiddlers@gmail.com.
Mon, February 24th
Ellsworth (Concert)
Midday Concert with Heidi Powell on baroque violin, Timothy Burris on lute/theorbo, and Max Treitler on cello. Monday, February 24
th, 1:00, at Ellsworth Community Music in the Moore Center Theater, 125 State St, Ellsworth. FMI:
ellsworthcommunitymusic.org.
Ellsworth (Singing)
EarthSong Singing Gathering is a group for all singers. Studies show that activism is an antidote to anxiety about local and global issues. Learn environmental and justice songs by ear, and sing at rallies and protests. Meet in Ellsworth and Blue Hill alternating Mondays. 5:30 - 6:30, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 121 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth. FMI: Haydeesf@myfaipoint.net.Camden (Family Activity)
Puzzle Club: Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join. Gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday, 4:00 - 5:00, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Belfast (Dance Class)
Scottish Country Dance Classes in Belfast - Dance to lively jigs, reels and stately strathspeys. Come with or without a partner. Technique and figures are taught. Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30, at the American Legion Hall, 143 Church St, Belfast. FMI:
gkoyanagi20@gmail.com. Please email first if road conditions are questionable.
Tue, February 25th
Orono (Live Music)
The Irish Rovers at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets and details at collinscenterforthearts.com.
Ellsworth (Concert)
Adult Chorus Registration is open for SCHERZO (skertsō). Scherzo is an adult chorus for ages 50+. Rehearsals run for 10 weeks and start February 25
th, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, at the Moore Center Theater, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. FMI and to register:
ellsworthcommunitymusic.org/classes/ or Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI) at 207-664-9258.
Camden (Talk)
Finding Joyful Movement in Winter: Hester Kohl
discusses how to replace negative thoughts about exercise with positive, empowering thoughts; how to select activities based on your “exercise personality”; and how to use balance, variety, and moderation to make movement a consistent and joyful part of your lifestyle.Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 - 8:00, Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Camden (Talk)
Camden Garden Club Winter Horticulture Series:
James Beard Award-winning author and lecturer Sandra Oliver talks about Annual Vegetable Miracle — Garden to Table. Tuesday, February 25, 10:00 - 1:30, Camden Public Library. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Ellsworth (Old Time Jam)
Tuesday Night Old-Time Jam hosted by musician Mathias Kamin. All are welcome to play along or watch. Bring your acoustic instruments: fiddle, banjo, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, dulcimer, and dobro players invited! Weekly, every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00, Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. Schedule subject to change. FMI: 207-370-0845.
Wed, February 26th
Union (Family Activity, Story Time)
Weekly Story Time for Families. Chloe Keller is a internationally recognized theater director and Union native. She'll read a wide variety of picture books, and welcomes children to share in the joyful experience of listening to stories with their families. Wednesdays through May 27, 11:00 - 11:45, at the Vose Library in Union. FMI:
voselibrary.org.Blue Hill (Kids' Program)
Yoga for Preschoolers: 30 minute yoga session at preschool playgroup. 10:30, Wednesdays through March 4th, at the Blue Hill Public Library 374-5515.
LIBERTY (Author Talk)
Rev. Dr. Duncan Newcomer, Lincoln scholar and author of
Thirty Days With Abraham Lincoln, will discuss the spiritual life and enduring wisdom of Lincoln. Newcomer hosts
Quiet Fire, a short feature on WERU. Learn about the spirituality of Lincoln and why it is bringing great comfort to many today. Wednesday, February 26
th, 6:30, at the Liberty Library, 59 Main St. FMI: morganstreetmedia@gmail.com.
Camden (Art Journaling)
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.Blue Hill (Dance Class)
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.
Cherryfield (Dance)
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.Thu, February 27th
Surry (Class)
Life Drawing: Ellsworth Art offers figure drawing every Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 noon, at the Surry Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Interested? FMI: ellsworthart.com or text (207) 385-1661.
Bar Harbor (Talk)
How to Make a Short Film and How I Still Don't Know. Riley Thompson speaks on her experience creating a short animated film. Thursday, February 27th, 4:10, at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor. FMI:
coa.edu.Fri, February 28th
Belfast (Workshop)
Belfast Area Community Rights and NH Community Rights Network brings Democracy School to Belfast. Democracy School, created by CELDF, teaches the history of, and approaches to, community rights-based organizing. Friday, February 28, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, continuing through Saturday, February 29, 8:00 -4:00, Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage, 25 Village Rd, Belfast. Scholarships available, lunch by donation. FMI: BelfastAreaCommunityRights@gmail.com.
Belfast (Live Music)
Rural Electric and the Divorcée:
Alyssa Kelly, Alan Gibson, and Andrew Carpenter, their Americana sound delivers poetic lyrics and vocal harmonies. Friday, February 28th, 6:00- 8:00, at Perennial Cider Bar and Farm Kitchen, 84 Main St, Belfast. Food and drink available. FMI: perennialciderbar.com/ or 808.1083.
Rockland (Live Music)
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards: Celebrate Mardis Gras and learn about New Orleans with this 5-piece band! Friday, February 28, 6:30, at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St, Rockland. This "Family Series" show has Pay-What-You-Can Admission. Tickets and info at RocklandStrand.com or 594-0070.
Camden (Chess Club)
Chess Club: Players of all ages and skill levels learn new strategies and test them out. New players welcome. Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI:
Camden (Story Time)
Grown-Up Story Hour: A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning, 11:00, at the Camden Public Library. FMI:
librarycamden.org.
Sat, February 29th
Orono (Live Broadcast)
The Met: Live in HD broadcasts the new production of Handel's
Agrippina to the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Saturday, February 29, at 1 p.m. Tickets and details at collinscenterforthearts.com.
Brooks (Jam Session)
Traditional Irish Music and Song Session: Come to play, come to sing, or come to listen! Saturdays, 2:00 – 5:00, at the Marsh River Coop at the corner of Routes 7 and 179 in Brooks. FMI: 323-5042.
Sun, March 1st
Orono (Concert)
Dance group Flex Ave comes to the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Tickets and details at collinscenterforthearts.com.
Ellsworth (Song Circle)
Song Circle with musician Cousin B. in the Fogtown Brewing Company Taproom. All folks are welcome to bring their voices and/or acoustic instruments, and sing or play along, open to all ages, family-friendly. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. More information @fogtownbrewing.com.Belfast (Live Music Jam)
Weekly Jam Session: open to everyone at any playing level. We usually play fiddle tunes from the New England contra dance tradition, the traditional music of French and Atlantic Canada, English country dance, Irish jigs and reels, old-timey music and the occasional song. Sundays, 6:00 – 8:00, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast. FMI: belfastfiddlers@gmail.com.
Mon, March 2nd
Orono (Live Performance)
The National Broadway tour of
Finding Neverland is coming to the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets and details can be found at collinscenterforthearts.com
Blue Hill (Clinic)
Peninsula Free Health Clinic provides free medical care for uninsured patients. Hours are: on the second and fourth Saturdays, 9:00 – 12:00 noon; and on the first and third Mondays, 3:00 – 6:00. Walk in, or by appointment, located at 26 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill. Call 374-5585 or message us on Facebook at Peninsula Free Health.
Blue Hill (Discussion)
Discussion Series in Conjunction with Camden Conference:
The Media Revolution: Changing the World. Monday, March 2
nd, 1:00 - 3:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library. Free, registration required:
bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Camden (Family Activity)
Puzzle Club: Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join. Gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday, 4:00 - 5:00, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI: 236-3440 or
librarycamden.org.Belfast (Dance Class)
Scottish Country Dance Classes in Belfast - Dance to lively jigs, reels and stately strathspeys. Come with or without a partner. Technique and figures are taught. Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30, at the American Legion Hall, 143 Church St, Belfast. FMI:
gkoyanagi20@gmail.com. Please email first if road conditions are questionable.