Sat, January 28th
Blue Hill (Discussion Group)
Readings on Race: the group will discuss
Out of Nowhere by Maria Padian. Saturday, January 28, 2:00 - 4:30, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. Register:
www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Blue Hill (Discussion Group)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play. A comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. At the dawn of the age of electricity and based on bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat 'hysterical' women (and some men), the play centers on how a doctor and his wife's use of his new therapy affects their entire household. January 20 - February 4 at The New Surry Theatre in Blue Hill. FMI: https://www.newsurrytheatre.org/.
Camden (Art Exhibit)
"Resurgence: UMVA in the Midcoast” Exhibit. A Midcoast Chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists group exhibition including photography, painting, monoprints, and mixed media work. In the Picker Room Gallery at the Camden Public Library, through January, 10:00 - 6:00. FMI: librarycamden.org.
Bar Harbor (Trivia Night)
Join us this winter for weekly Trivia Nights at Fogtown Bar Harbor! Every Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30, 3 Cottage St, Bar Harbor. Register your team of no more than six at the bar with the bartender or host. More info at fogtownbrewing.com.
Surry (Yoga Class)
$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am.
Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.Sun, January 29th
Camden (Adults)
Jumpstart January: a series of hands-on workshops for adults throughout the month. Offered by the Camden Public Library, these programs are designed to nurture mind, body, and creativity, as well as inspire a positive start to the new year. Lots of different opportunities, check it out at librarycamden.org/jj2023.Camden (Workshop)
My Next Career Move: an Online, Self-paced Workshop. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. Available January 9 - March 31, 2023. Work at your own pace. Register
here.
Ellsworth (Dance)
Downeast Community Dance Free form dance, not facilitated. Great music by volunteer DJ's. Come move to your own rhythm and have fun. Alternate Sunday mornings, 10:00 - 11:30, General Bryant Moore School, 125 State St, Ellsworth and in Town Hill. For more details contact: Susan: 288-8103 or
[email protected].
Mon, January 30th
Belfast (Music Workshop)
Rhythm, Breath and Lullaby: Music Therapy Workshop Series. A three-session workshop led by Maddie Chilton, a board certified Music Therapist and Childbirth Doula. She will guide participants in using sound to calm, soothe and bond with baby. Participants will have an opportunity to learn techniques and create their own unique and meaningful lullabies. Mondays, January 23 - Februray 6, 4:30 - 5:15, Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. FMI:
belfastlibrary.org.Camden (Tai Chi and Qigong)
Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. In-person, Mondays and Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, Camden Public Library. For more info and to reserve your spot contact Anna Dembska at
[email protected]Surry (Yoga Class)
$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am.
Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.Blue Hill (Discussion, In Person OR via Zoom)
Beyond Labels: A round table discussion group with a focus on foreign, national, and state/local issues. Every Monday, 10:00 -12:00 noon, in person or via Zoom. For a link:
www.bhpl.net or 374-5515. Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd.
Tue, January 31st
Blue Hill (Design Competition)
Girls Rock! Poster Design Competition. Submit your poster design for the Maine Academy of Modern Music 's (MAMM) 2023 Girls Rock! celebration of girls' involvement in music. Design to be used on posters and t-shirts, and shared all over social media. Open to high school students, submission deadline February 14. For submission detsils and more info: https://www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/girlsrock/.
Camden (Donation Opportunity)
Accepting Book Donations for the Camden Public Library. Donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition may be brought to the Blue Door Book Shed in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Tuesdays in January, 9:00 – 12:00 noon. For the donation policy and FMI:
librarycamden.org.
Camden (Donation Opportunity)
Walsh History Center Hour (On Zoom). Do you have a question about the history of Camden, your ancestors from the area, or the house you live in now? The Walsh History Center team at the Camden Public Library will help find you an answer! Online Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 1:00. For a link to participate or ask a question:
[email protected]. Include some info about what you are interested in discussing so we can have our resources ready.
Camden (Workshop)
New Ventures Maine's Building a Strong Future. Take steps toward work that aligns with your values and skills while meeting your needs, such as desired salary and benefits. In these three class sessions begin to build your plan for the strong future you envision. Tuesdays, January 24 - February 7, 10:00 - 11:30. Call Kelley Glidden at 207-621-3436 OR Click Here To RegisterCamden (Support Group)
Are you a cancer survivor who wants to learn more about safe and evidenced-based ways to lose weight, eat better, and move toward better health?
AMPLIFY (aim plan and act on lifestyles), a National Cancer Institute-sponsored study, is evaluating a 48-week personalized web-based diet and exercise program. Find-out more at
amplifymyhealth.org or call toll-free 833-535-7934.
Wed, February 1st
Ellsworth (Choir)
The Maine Balkan Choir Invites New Members to join the Belfast or Hanock County sub-groups. The Hanock County sub-group rehearses Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, in the Parish Hall of the Saint Andrews Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. They are preparing a program of Ukrainian folk music for a future benefit concert, folk songs, love songs, lullabies and songs of hope. FMI: j
[email protected] or (808) 352 1714.
Ellsworth (Workshop)
New Ventures Maine's
Building Confidence. Navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business? Join this online class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong. Wednesdays, January 25 - February 8, 6:30 - 7:30.
Contact Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau at 207-768-9635 OR Click Here To RegisterSurry (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Camden (Story Time)
Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy.
Camden Public Library's Children's Librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for toddlers and babies on Wednesdays, 10:00 -11:00, weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected].
Thu, February 2nd
Camden (Tai Chi and Qigong)
Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. In-person, Mondays and Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, Camden Public Library. For more info and to reserve your spot contact Anna Dembska at
[email protected]Ellsworth (Open Mic)
Come share your talent at Open Mic Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth! Every Thursday through April, 6 :00 - 8:00 - sign up begins at 5:30, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. More info at fogtownbrewing.com. Rockport (Live Music)
A Winter Jambourree! A fun evening of creative musical expression highlighting incredible local and visiting talent, with a mix of genres including Choral, Folk, Jazz, World, Indie and Reggae. Thursday, February 2, 5:00 - 11:45, Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. Tickets or more info:
https://rockportoperahouse.org/ or
Nancy at 207.542.0836.
Rockport (Talk)
Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust present a Friends from the Field Webinar:
Wildlife Tracking in Winter. Learn to identifythe tracks of some of Maine’s common wild animals. Certified wildlife tracker, Maine Guide, and Master Naturalist Sandra Mitchell will help us learn to unravel the mysteries left behind for us in the snow!
February 2, 4:00 - 5:00, online. To register or FMI: https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/, [email protected], or 374-5118.
Stonington (Open Mic)
Open Mic Thursday in the Stonington Opera House Lobby. Artists interested in performing should sign up in the preceding month for a 10-minute or 3-song slot. Walk-ins also welcome, subject to availability. First Friday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00, Stonington Opera House, 1 Opera House Ln. To sign up or for more info: operahousearts.org.
Surry (Ukulele Jam)
Ukulele Jam: Play ukulele together,
beginners are welcome. Donation goes to the community center. First and third Thursdays of the month (through December 7), 5.30 - 7:00, at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd in Surry. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.Surry (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Camden (Crafting, Kids' Activities)
Creative Art Afternoons for Kids! A wonderful afterschool activity for kids interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. Facilitated by Camden Public Library Youth Librarian Miss Amy. In-person, Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. To sign up or for more info: librarycamden.org or 236-3440.
Camden (Story Time)
Outdoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Camden Public Library's Children's Librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times especially themed for preschoolers. Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00, in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Please bring a blanket to sit on to help your children remain in their spaces. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected].
Blue Hill (Chess Club)
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts: A friendly chess games at the Blue Hill Public Library for players of all levels. Every Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI:
www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Fri, February 3rd
Blue Hill (Adult Read-Aloud)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play. A comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. At the dawn of the age of electricity and based on bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat 'hysterical' women (and some men), the play centers on how a doctor and his wife's use of his new therapy affects their entire household. January 20 - February 4 at The New Surry Theatre in Blue Hill. FMI: https://www.newsurrytheatre.org/.
Camden (Live Music)
David Mallett Band, The Dinallos to open, during Toboggan Nationals Weekend. Friday, February 3, 7:30, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. FMI or choose-your-own reserved tickets: camdenoperahouse.com or 236-3154. Ellsworth (Live Music)
Join us this winter for Weekly Trivia Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth! Fridays through February, from 6:30 - 8:30, register your team of no more than six at the bar with the bartender or host. 25 Pine St, Ellsworth. More info at fogtownbrewing.com.Ellsworth (Workshop)
My Next Career Move: an Online, Self-paced Workshop. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. Available January 9 - March 31, 2023. Work at your own pace. Register
here.
Camden (Story Time)
Indoor Preschooler Story Time. Children’s Librarian Miss Amy hosts in-person story time and crafts. Geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Friday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00, in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI:
https://www.librarycamden.org/.
Surry (Community Meal)
Community Potluck at The Gatherings Community Center. Bring a dish or drink to share, spend time with neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of home cooked dishes. Every 1st Friday, 5.30 - 7:30, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. FMI:
www.surrygatherings.org.
Surry (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Sat, February 4th
Surry (Design Competition)
Girls Rock! Poster Design Competition. Submit your poster design for the Maine Academy of Modern Music 's (MAMM) 2023 Girls Rock! celebration of girls' involvement in music. Design to be used on posters and t-shirts, and shared all over social media. Open to high school students, submission deadline February 14. For submission detsils and more info: https://www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/girlsrock/.
Blue Hill (Design Competition)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play. A comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. At the dawn of the age of electricity and based on bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat 'hysterical' women (and some men), the play centers on how a doctor and his wife's use of his new therapy affects their entire household. January 20 - February 4 at The New Surry Theatre in Blue Hill. FMI: https://www.newsurrytheatre.org/.
Belfast (Yoga Class)
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga withLinda Prichard. Workshop is informational and includes a full yoga class. Some things may challenge you, but everyone can approach Kundalini Yoga in a way that works for them. First Saturday of the Month, 3:00 - 5:00, Ananda Yoga & Wellness, 118 High St, Belfast. FMI: anandayogabelfastme.com.
Bar Harbor (Trivia Night)
Join us this winter for weekly Trivia Nights at Fogtown Bar Harbor! Every Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30, 3 Cottage St, Bar Harbor. Register your team of no more than six at the bar with the bartender or host. More info at fogtownbrewing.com.
Surry (Yoga Class)
$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am.
Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.Belfast (Family Activity)
Music Together Classes: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and big kids gather to make music and connect with other families. The first Saturday of every month, 10:30-11:15 , in the Abbott room on the ground floor, at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High St, Belfast. FMI:
https://belfastlibrary.org/.
Belfast (Support Group)
Are you a cancer survivor who wants to learn more about safe and evidenced-based ways to lose weight, eat better, and move toward better health?
AMPLIFY (aim plan and act on lifestyles), a National Cancer Institute-sponsored study, is evaluating a 48-week personalized web-based diet and exercise program. Find-out more at
amplifymyhealth.org or call toll-free 833-535-7934.
Sun, February 5th
Ellsworth (Dance)
Downeast Community Dance Free form dance, not facilitated. Great music by volunteer DJ's. Come move to your own rhythm and have fun. Alternate Sunday mornings, 10:00 - 11:30, General Bryant Moore School, 125 State St, Ellsworth and in Town Hill. For more details contact: Susan: 288-8103 or
[email protected].
Mon, February 6th
Belfast (Music Workshop)
Rhythm, Breath and Lullaby: Music Therapy Workshop Series. A three-session workshop led by Maddie Chilton, a board certified Music Therapist and Childbirth Doula. She will guide participants in using sound to calm, soothe and bond with baby. Participants will have an opportunity to learn techniques and create their own unique and meaningful lullabies. Mondays, January 23 - Februray 6, 4:30 - 5:15, Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. FMI:
belfastlibrary.org.Camden (Tai Chi and Qigong)
Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. In-person, Mondays and Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, Camden Public Library. For more info and to reserve your spot contact Anna Dembska at
[email protected]Surry (Yoga Class)
$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am.
Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.Tue, February 7th
Surry (Workshops)
Money Management Workshop Series. Join us for one, two, or all three virtual workshops from 6:00-7:00pm. Feb. 7: Budgeting Basics; Feb. 14: Let's Talk about Credit; Feb. 21: Build Your Savings. To register: contact Chris Morin,
[email protected] or 207-753-6531 OR Click Here To Register. Surry (Workshops)
Walsh History Center Hour (On Zoom). Do you have a question about the history of Camden, your ancestors from the area, or the house you live in now? The Walsh History Center team at the Camden Public Library will help find you an answer! Online Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 1:00. For a link to participate or ask a question:
[email protected]. Include some info about what you are interested in discussing so we can have our resources ready.
Surry (Workshop)
New Ventures Maine's Building a Strong Future. Take steps toward work that aligns with your values and skills while meeting your needs, such as desired salary and benefits. In these three class sessions begin to build your plan for the strong future you envision. Tuesdays, January 24 - February 7, 10:00 - 11:30. Call Kelley Glidden at 207-621-3436 OR Click Here To RegisterWed, February 8th
Surry (Design Competition)
Girls Rock! Poster Design Competition. Submit your poster design for the Maine Academy of Modern Music 's (MAMM) 2023 Girls Rock! celebration of girls' involvement in music. Design to be used on posters and t-shirts, and shared all over social media. Open to high school students, submission deadline February 14. For submission detsils and more info: https://www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/girlsrock/.
Camden (Art Journaling, Crafting)
Art & Journaling for Teens & Adults.
Every Wednesday, Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects through emails and Zoom. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, it's in-person too, with a “hybrid” format, in-person in the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room and on Zoom. Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00. For the Zoom link:
[email protected]. FMI:
librarycamden.org.
Camden (Workshop)
My Next Career Move: an Online, Self-paced Workshop. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. Available January 9 - March 31, 2023. Work at your own pace. Register
here.
Camden (Workshop)
New Ventures Maine's
Building Confidence. Navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business? Join this online class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong. Wednesdays, January 25 - February 8, 6:30 - 7:30.
Contact Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau at 207-768-9635 OR Click Here To RegisterSurry (Support Group)
Are you a cancer survivor who wants to learn more about safe and evidenced-based ways to lose weight, eat better, and move toward better health?
AMPLIFY (aim plan and act on lifestyles), a National Cancer Institute-sponsored study, is evaluating a 48-week personalized web-based diet and exercise program. Find-out more at
amplifymyhealth.org or call toll-free 833-535-7934.
Surry (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Camden (Story Time)
Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy.
Camden Public Library's Children's Librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for toddlers and babies on Wednesdays, 10:00 -11:00, weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected]ibrarycamden.org.
Thu, February 9th
Camden (Tai Chi and Qigong)
Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. In-person, Mondays and Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, Camden Public Library. For more info and to reserve your spot contact Anna Dembska at
[email protected]Ellsworth (Open Mic)
Come share your talent at Open Mic Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth! Every Thursday through April, 6 :00 - 8:00 - sign up begins at 5:30, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. More info at fogtownbrewing.com. Ellsworth (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Camden (Crafting, Kids' Activities)
Creative Art Afternoons for Kids! A wonderful afterschool activity for kids interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. Facilitated by Camden Public Library Youth Librarian Miss Amy. In-person, Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. To sign up or for more info: librarycamden.org or 236-3440.
Camden (Story Time)
Outdoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Camden Public Library's Children's Librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times especially themed for preschoolers. Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00, in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Please bring a blanket to sit on to help your children remain in their spaces. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected].
Fri, February 10th
Ellsworth (Adult Read-Aloud)
Join us this winter for Weekly Trivia Nights at Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth! Fridays through February, from 6:30 - 8:30, register your team of no more than six at the bar with the bartender or host. 25 Pine St, Ellsworth. More info at fogtownbrewing.com.Camden (Story Time)
Indoor Preschooler Story Time. Children’s Librarian Miss Amy hosts in-person story time and crafts. Geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Friday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00, in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. FMI:
https://www.librarycamden.org/.
Camden (Class)
GSA Steelband. A great opportunity for all high school students, regardless of musical background or ability. Pan music is some of the most accessible music out there! Learn to play pan, all students of the Blue Hill peninsula are encouraged to join. FMI: Martin Conte at
[email protected].
Sat, February 11th
Surry (Open Mic)
Calling All Musicians! An
Acoustic Open Mic - all levels and musical genres are welcome, as are individuals, duos, groups, whatever. Play, sing, sit back and enjoy the music, laugh, learn and get to know your neighbors. Second Saturday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00, The Gatherings,1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Questions? Contact Joe Bruno at
[email protected]. General Info:
The Gatherings.
Blue Hill (Film)
Film screening of Wild and Scenic Film Festival: On Tour, short films that tell the stories of watersheds and rivers. Co-sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Heritage Trust Saturday, February 11, 6:00 - 8:00, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI or to sign up: 374-5515 or bhpl.net.Bar Harbor (Trivia Night)
Join us this winter for weekly Trivia Nights at Fogtown Bar Harbor! Every Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30, 3 Cottage St, Bar Harbor. Register your team of no more than six at the bar with the bartender or host. More info at fogtownbrewing.com.
Bangor (Concert, Live Music)
To Whitney, With Love: American Idol LaKisha Jone celebrates the great ladies of soul from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, and the legendary Aretha Franklin to the one and only Whitney Houston. Bangor musicians Heather and Tom Libby join LaKisha on stage for this rocking event! Saturday, February 11, 5:00 - 7:00, Husson University Gracie Theatre, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: https://gracietheatre.com/Surry (Yoga Class)
$2 Community Yoga: Every Monday at 5.30 pm, and Saturday at 9:00 am.
Fun and affordable yoga for all ages. Meet in person at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Follow online teachers on the big screen for mixed yoga styles, beginner/intermediate levels. FMI: [email protected], 207-385-7694, or www.surrygatherings.org.