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SUMMARY:Storytime with Ms. Jen
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime\, with bubbles\, books\, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/storytime-with-ms-jen-4/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T193000
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SUMMARY:“This Glorious Earth”: Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill Series welcomes Paul Winter Consort featuring Theresa Thomason at Beech Hill Preserve\, Rockport
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Mountains Land Trust is proud to announce a special performance as part of the 2026 Arts on the Hill concert series! \nThe seven-time Grammy-winning Paul Winter Consort\, featuring beloved vocalist Theresa Thomason\, are coming to Rockport on Friday\, August 28th to present a unique sunset concert on Beech Hill. The concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the summit of the Preserve. \nThe Consort will include cellist Eugene Friesen\, pianist Henrique Eisenmann\, bassist Peter Slavov\, percussionist Tareq Rantisi\, along with Ms. Theresa Thomason and Winter’s soprano sax. \nEntitled “This Glorious Earth”\, the concert will also feature the voices of Whale\, Wolf\, and Wood Thrush\, along with other members of what Winter calls “the greater symphony of the Earth.” \nThis concert is generously sponsored by long-time friends of Paul Winter\, Jane and Bill Stetson\, and is free and open to all. \nBeech Hill Preserve is located at 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME. Parking at Beech Hill Preserve is available on site but is limited\, so attendees are encouraged to carpool whenever possible. You can help us plan by sharing the number of cars and people in your party via our events page. \nThe walk to the summit is considered easy; approximately a half mile climb with 200ft elevation gain\, along a gravel farm road with a few benches available for resting along the way. Please contact the Land Trust at 207-236-7091 if you would like additional information about accessibility needs. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, blankets\, and a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Please note that dogs are not permitted at this event. Given that this is an outdoor concert\, please check our website and social media for updates in the event of inclement weather.\nThe 2026 Arts on the Hill concert series is also supported by local business sponsors: Cold Mountain Builders\, Bangor Savings Bank\, Camden Coast Real Estate\, and Eastern Tire & Auto Service. \nDirections to Beech Hill: From Camden\, go south on Rt. 1 and turn right onto Beech Hill Rd. The parking lot is on the left in 1.6 miles. The trailhead and parking lot address is 316 Beech Hill Rd.\, Rockport\, ME 04843. See you there!
URL:https://weru.org/event/this-glorious-earth-coastal-mountains-land-trusts-arts-on-the-hill-series-welcomes-paul-winter-consort-featuring-theresa-thomason-at-beech-hill-preserve-rockport/
LOCATION:Beech Hill Preserve\, Rockport\, 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Mountains Land Trust":MAILTO:info@coastalmountains.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260821T202645Z
CREATED:20260821T202645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202645Z
UID:10004443-1787994000-1788008400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Buck Memorial Library Yard & Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Find great deals on gently used treasures. All proceeds to support the Buck Memorial Library.
URL:https://weru.org/event/friends-of-the-buck-memorial-library-yard-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Edward K. Arey Community Center\, 1160 River Road\, Bucksport\, ME\, 04416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buck Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@bucklibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172401Z
CREATED:20260821T172401Z
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SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness Day event
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day\, Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Community Center will host a community remembrance event Monday\, Aug. 31\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Knowlton Park on State Street in Ellsworth. The free event is open to all. \nCommunity members are invited to gather in remembrance\, honor those we have lost\, and show support for the families and communities impacted by overdose. The event will feature a special butterfly tribute honoring the 390 Mainers who died from overdose in 2025. \nA community memory board will be available for attendees to share messages\, photos and memories in honor of loved ones. The event will also offer overdose prevention and harm reduction resources\, including free naloxone (Narcan)\, fentanyl and xylazine test strips\, and information about recovery support. \nNaloxone is a safe\, lifesaving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It has no harmful effect on someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose. \n“Overdose touches families and communities in ways that are difficult to put into words\,” said Amber Kennedy\, INSPIRE Center Manager. “This gathering gives us an opportunity to remember the people we have lost\, support one another\, and make sure our community has access to resources that can save lives.” \nHealthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Community Center\, located at 24 Church St. in Ellsworth\, provides a welcoming community space where people in recovery can connect with one another and access support. The center serves as a hub for recovery meetings\, recovery coaching\, and programs and services that support health and well-being. \nFor more information about the event or to learn about overdose prevention and recovery resources\, contact INSPIRE Recovery Community Center at 207-412-2288. Follow INSPIRE on Facebook or Instagram. \nHealthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) community health organization working to build vibrant communities and make it easier for people throughout Hancock and Washington counties to lead healthy lives. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s programs and services\, visit healthyacadia.org.
URL:https://weru.org/event/overdose-awareness-day-event/
LOCATION:Knowlton Park\, 160 State St\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Gathering,Observance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Acadia":MAILTO:info@healthyacadia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T152719Z
CREATED:20260905T152719Z
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UID:10004938-1788336000-1788368400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Castine Historical Society Annual Sip 'n Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Sip ‘n Shop in the Abbott School at 17 School Street in Castine for all of your holiday shopping needs. Light refreshments and plenty of merry cheer will be available. There will be something for everyone!\nEnter raffle to win a Castine Market Bag.
URL:https://weru.org/event/castine-historical-society-annual-sip-n-shop/
LOCATION:Castine Historical Society\, 17 School St\, Castine\, ME\, 04421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castine Historical Society":MAILTO:admin@castinehistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160131Z
CREATED:20260504T160131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160131Z
UID:10000082-1788431400-1788436800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player\, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203840Z
CREATED:20260821T203840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203840Z
UID:10004448-1788431400-1788436800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play-7/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T173000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173709Z
CREATED:20260723T173708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T173709Z
UID:10003412-1788451200-1788456600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Brooklin Camera Club
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for the Brooklin Camera Club\, hosted on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Anyone is welcome\, regardless of skill or experience level!
URL:https://weru.org/event/brooklin-camera-club-4/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203851Z
CREATED:20260821T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203851Z
UID:10004505-1788516000-1788519600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Craft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle\, hosted at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road)\, Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/fiber-arts-craft-circle-8/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173754Z
CREATED:20260723T173754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T173754Z
UID:10003425-1788517800-1788521400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Ms. Jen
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime\, with bubbles\, books\, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/storytime-with-ms-jen-4/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193349Z
CREATED:20260831T193349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193349Z
UID:10004918-1788602400-1788606000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Martha White
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Storytime and book signing with Martha White\, granddaughter of E. B. White \, as we read form the newly published book “The Duck Can’t Sleep.” The event is free and all ages are welcome. Book giveaway: one per family. Light refreshments will be provided.\nBased on a poem originally published in The New Yorker by the legendary author E.B. White\, and marvelously illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet\, the book is a love letter to nature in unlikely places\, a testament to the power of imagination\, and a balm to restless readers everywhere.
URL:https://weru.org/event/storytime-with-martha-white/
LOCATION:Skidompha Public Library\, 184 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Activity,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gab Smith":MAILTO:gsmith@skidompha.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T142447Z
CREATED:20260817T142447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T142447Z
UID:10004421-1788789600-1788800400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Party for the People
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of fun: \n\nDance to Bookhead Sweettooth\nChili Cook-off (and samples to try)\nKids Area\nFood trucks\nTabling Community Groups & More!
URL:https://weru.org/event/party-for-the-people/
LOCATION:Steamboat Landing Park\, Belfast
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waldo County Indivisible":MAILTO:Indivisiblewaldocountyme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T145733Z
CREATED:20260515T145733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145733Z
UID:10000412-1788807600-1788813000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Flash! In the Pans Monday Evening Pan Dance
DESCRIPTION:Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Join Flash! In the Pans for our final community pan dance of the season. There will be music\, dancing\, socializing and fun! Monday\, September 7th at The Surry Town Wharf. *Special earlier time from 7pm to 8:30 pm. There will be food trucks on site. This is an all ages FREE event. Donations are welcome and will benefit The Gatherings.
URL:https://weru.org/event/flash-in-the-pans-monday-evening-pan-dance-3/
LOCATION:Surry Town Wharf\, Wharf Rd\, Surry\, ME\, 04684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flash! In the Pans":MAILTO:innerguidance@evetoomey.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T181019Z
CREATED:20260707T181019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181019Z
UID:10003125-1788894000-1788899400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time feat. Dr. Bonnie Newsom\, Angi King Johnson\, and Olivia Olson (Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 8 at 7:00pm for Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time\, our 2026 Summer Lecture Series closing event featuring Dr. Bonnie Newsom (Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Faculty in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine)\, Angi King Johnson (interpretive naturalist and raptor specialist)\, and Olivia Olson (M.S. University of Maine and Public Programs and Volunteer Manager at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum). \nAs the autumn winds increase and the days shorten\, Acadia experiences waves of migrating sea and shore birds\, warblers\, and raptors\, an annual phenomenon that provides an opportunity to consider human relationships with birds. In this panel discussion\, Dr. Bonnie Newsom will present on Wabanaki cultural associations with birds. These stories are grounded in gifts and creations Wabanaki ancestors left behind in shell mounds\, and Olivia Olson will share her analysis of bird-related materials recovered from cultural heritage spaces in and beyond Acadia. Angi King Johnston\, lead volunteer for the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch\, will make connections from past to present\, describing trends observed over the last thirty years of watching the skies from the highest mountain on the East Coast. \nRegister online at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-skywatching/ \nSchoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free\, thanks to support from our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
URL:https://weru.org/event/skywatching-human-bird-relationships-through-time-feat-dr-bonnie-newsom-angi-king-johnson-and-olivia-olson-schoodic-institutes-summer-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Cir\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lecture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Schoodic Institute":MAILTO:gupham@schoodicinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160131Z
CREATED:20260504T160131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160131Z
UID:10000083-1789036200-1789041600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player\, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203840Z
CREATED:20260821T203840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203840Z
UID:10004449-1789036200-1789041600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play-7/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193159Z
CREATED:20260831T193159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193159Z
UID:10004916-1789059600-1789065000@weru.org
SUMMARY:One Nation\, Under Fraud: The Penobscot Remonstrance and the Fight for Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion offering a critical examination of Maine’s historical and legal relationship with the Wabanaki Nations. \nDrawing on archival records—including the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee hearings—and landmark court decisions such as Murch v. Tomer and State v. Newell\, the discussion reveals how law and policy were deliberately shaped to control\, diminish\, and deny Wabanaki sovereignty. Through a combination of historical narrative and legal analysis\, the panel explores what the authors describe as “genocide by jurisprudence”—the use of law as a tool of dispossession—and the enduring consequences of those decisions today. \nThe panel brings together Chief Judge\, Penobscot Nation Tribal Court\, Hon. Eric M. Mehnert; Tribal Appellate Judge\, Hon. Joseph G.E. Gousse\, Attorney\, Berman & Simmons; and Hon. Donna M. Loring\, Penobscot Nation Elder and former Representative\, Maine State Legislature. Each panelist brings a distinct perspective: judicial insight from the Tribal Courts\, lived experience in state government\, and a shared commitment to truth-telling grounded in the historical record. Together\, they will examine how these “paper chains” were forged—and what it will take to break them. \nFollowing the panel at 6:30 p.m\, participants are invited to continue the conversation next door at the Abbe Museum\, where the exhibit “In the Shadow of the Eagle” offers a powerful visual and cultural companion to the issues discussed. Co-curated by Donna Loring\, in collaboration with Wabanaki scholars and artists\, the exhibit explores parallel narratives of Wabanaki self-governance and the imposition of state and federal authority—bringing to life the history\, resilience\, and ongoing struggle for sovereignty that remain at the heart of this discussion. \nPresented in partnership with the MDI Historical Society\, the Abbe Museum\, and the Jesup Memorial Library\, and based on Donna Loring’s article “One Nation Under Fraud\,” featured in the 2026 edition of the history journal ‘Chebacco. ‘
URL:https://weru.org/event/one-nation-under-fraud-the-penobscot-remonstrance-and-the-fight-for-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Jesup Memorial Library\, 34 Mount Desert Street\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Desert Island Historical Society":MAILTO:info@mdihistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203851Z
CREATED:20260821T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203851Z
UID:10004506-1789120800-1789124400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Craft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle\, hosted at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road)\, Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/fiber-arts-craft-circle-8/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173754Z
CREATED:20260723T173754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T173754Z
UID:10003426-1789122600-1789126200@weru.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Ms. Jen
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime\, with bubbles\, books\, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/storytime-with-ms-jen-4/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260804T195527Z
CREATED:20260804T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T195527Z
UID:10003964-1789147800-1789155000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Paint 'n' Sip: Rock Cairns
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting\, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. \nEach month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For September\, we’ll be a re-creating rock cairns in watecolor. \nSip on wine\, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class\, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.
URL:https://weru.org/event/paint-n-sip-rock-cairns/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200751Z
CREATED:20260804T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T200751Z
UID:10003971-1789203600-1789214400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Bird Chatter with Seth Benz
DESCRIPTION:Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity\, a favorite bird-related reading\, or your latest observations. Depending on weather\, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk outside.
URL:https://weru.org/event/bird-chatter-with-seth-benz/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Club,Community Event,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192831Z
CREATED:20260831T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192831Z
UID:10004907-1789203600-1789214400@weru.org
SUMMARY:NGBH Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Seven area nurseries will be on site at Native Gardens of Blue Hill selling their sustainably grown Maine native plants on Saturday\, September 12 from 9 am to 12 pm. Over 175 species of plants\, trees\, shrubs\, grasses and ferns are available for pre-order\, or stop by the sale to browse the selection. Visit NGBH’s website for details\, or email info@ngbh.org for more information.
URL:https://weru.org/event/ngbh-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:NGBH Gardens at Bagaduce Music\, 49 South St\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Native Gardens of Blue Hill":MAILTO:info@ngbh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193318Z
CREATED:20260901T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193318Z
UID:10004929-1789228800-1789250400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Maine Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dark Sky Maine Star Party – Saturday\, September 12th 4-10PM – Flye Point\, Flye Point Road in Brooklin\, Maine\n\nThe schedule of events:\n\n4 – “Look at the Sun through a filtered telescope” Solar telescope viewing “\n5 – Hearth & Soul Food truck and Lookout Inn supper\n6 – Campfire Chats\n7 – Loose Cannon Jug Band\n8 – Guide to the Stars with astronomers with laser pointers\n8:30 – Telescope viewing with astronomer & Dance Under the Stars with Loose Cannon Jug Band\n\nCamping is available. Email to reserve a spot: DarkSkyMaine@gmail.com\n\nFMI:\n\nDarkSkyMaine.org\nDarkSkyMaine@gmail.com\n\nDark sky image by Greg Rakozy (Unsplash)
URL:https://weru.org/event/dark-sky-maine-star-party/
LOCATION:Flye Point\, Flye Point Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dark Sky Maine":MAILTO:DarkSkyMaine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172435Z
CREATED:20260821T172435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172435Z
UID:10004384-1789293600-1789300800@weru.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Walkabout: Haystack Mountain
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ community members\, along with their allies\, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland\, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends. Join us and the Washington Grunge for a group hike and gathering at Haystack Mountain in Liberty/Montville.
URL:https://weru.org/event/lgbtqia-welcoming-walkabout-haystack-mountain/
LOCATION:haystack mountain\, Haystack Mountain Liberty\, Liberty\, ME\, 04949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Hike,Pride Event,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georges River Land Trust":MAILTO:info@grlt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T185121Z
CREATED:20260824T185121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T185121Z
UID:10004885-1789315200-1789318800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Loving and Leaving the Good Life with Kate Braestrup
DESCRIPTION:Loving and Leaving the Good Life. Helen Nearing’s last full book\, Loving and Leaving the Good Life (1992)\, insists that how we live and how we die are not separate questions. Kate Braestrup has spent her life walking alongside people in their hardest moments and arriving at something like the same conclusion. In this talk\, she will reflect on grief\, presence\, and what it means to face mortality.
URL:https://weru.org/event/loving-and-leaving-the-good-life-with-kate-braestrup/
LOCATION:The Good Life Center\, 372 Harborside Rd\, Harborside\, ME\, 04642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Good Life Center":MAILTO:info@goodlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T174404Z
CREATED:20260821T174404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T174404Z
UID:10004417-1789477200-1789480800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) hosts a Mystery Book Group\, next meeting Tuesday 9/15 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading “The Smiler with the Knife” by Nicholas Blake\, a mystery crime thriller! Anyone is welcome to join!
URL:https://weru.org/event/mystery-book-group-discussion-4/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201435Z
CREATED:20260911T201435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T201435Z
UID:10005011-1789552800-1789574400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising in Challenging Times - Training for Nonprofits & others
DESCRIPTION:“Fundraising in Challenging Times” is a learning opportunity for nonprofits and other public benefit community organizations. Join us for what promises to be an engaging and productive session\, as part of the rising tide that will lift all boats! Read on for the juicy details… \nAbout the program: \nIf you’re worried about surviving and thriving in the current environment\, you’re not alone. The good news: Nonprofits are resilient organizations filled with creative\, proactive people. In this challenging moment\, there are specific steps you can take to prioritize core programs\, raise money differently\, and partner more effectively with peers. We’ll cover: \n– Redefining fundraising: It’s not just asking for money\n– Diversifying your income\n– Program planning and protecting core programs\n– Collaborating with peers and partners\, including shared fundraising\n– Engaging board members and volunteers more effectively \nThis is an interactive workshop – come prepared to participate! We encourage you to bring a team from your organization so you can learn together and plan how to implement what you’ve learned. \nRegistration Required: \nEach participant should submit a registration form: https://forms.gle/KgRJ4MhRtXEveknu8 (But\, it’s ok to pay for multiple registrants in a single payment.) \nWhen & Where: \n– Wednesday\, September 16\, 2025\n– Arrive anytime after 9:30 am\n– Workshop starts at 10:00 am\, with a short break for BYO lunch\, and ends by 4:00 pm\n– First Church in Belfast UCC\, 8 Court Street in Belfast\, ME in the second floor community hall\, entrance on Spring St\, elevator lift available.\n– Parking lot for folks with mobility challenges\, plenty of street parking nearby
URL:https://weru.org/event/fundraising-in-challenging-times-training-for-nonprofits-others/
LOCATION:First Church UCC Belfast\, 8 Court St\, Belfast\, ME 04915\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Community Event,Gathering,Meeting,Other,Presentation,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belfast Flying Shoes":MAILTO:belfastflyingshoes@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T164419Z
CREATED:20260807T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164419Z
UID:10003998-1789554600-1789563600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Painting Technique Class: Negative Painting Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with negative space in your watercolor painting and create a modern painting of leaves in this technique workshop. Join us at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth\, who will guide students step by step to express their own creativity and learn.
URL:https://weru.org/event/painting-technique-class-negative-painting-techniques/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160131Z
CREATED:20260504T160131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160131Z
UID:10000084-1789641000-1789646400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player\, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T203840Z
CREATED:20260821T203840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T203840Z
UID:10004450-1789641000-1789646400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play-7/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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