Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
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.

Brooklin Camera Club
2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
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. Regardless of skill or experience level, anyone and everyone with a love for cameras and photography is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
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. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
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.

Friend Memorial 5k Fun Run
2026-07-18 07:30 - 10:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Lace up those sneakers and come on down to the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a 5k fun run on Saturday 7/18 at 8 a.m. The route will run from the library to the Wooden Boat campus and back. Visit our website for more information. Sign ups will begin at 7:30 a.m. on race day; the first 50 runners will get a free swag bag!

Lincolnville Indoor Flea Market
2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Rd., Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
SATURDAY, June 20:
Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Building located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173, Lincolnville CENTER. This is the 14th season of the popular flea market which is held the third Saturday of each month through October. There will be a full array of interesting and affordable merchandise including antiques, handcrafts, value-added farm products, and seasonal decorations as well as a delicious selection of baked goods and breakfast items packed for takeout. The Community Building is wheelchair accessible and there is ample parking. All welcome. The event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC). FMI: humm@tidewater.net.
Thank you,
Mary Schulien, event coordinator
518 Camden Road
Appleton 04862
785-3521

Searsmont Book & Bake Sale
2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Searsmont Community Center, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, ME, 04973, United States
Shop oodles of books, purchase fresh baked goods, browse Grandma’s Attic. Family fun: face painting, Searsmont Fire Department, Historical Society Barn tour, seeing eye dogs in training, local org reps, and live music by the Pinwheel Brothers!

25th Annual Appreciation Festival BBQ Pool Party
2026-07-18 12:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00 | 73 Edes Falls Rd Casco Maine 04015, 73 Edes Falls Road, Casco, ME, 04015, United States
Saturday July 18, 2026. Mark those calendars & get hyped. The 25th & Final Festival/BBQ/Pool Party!
100% Free: 11 band concert, Parking, Camping, BBQ, Pool & Great Vibes.
All ages, families welcome from anywhere Earth. Dave & Patty are THE greatest of hosts & want everyone to have a great time. Food & soft drinks/juice/waters provided for all. BYOB 21+ w/ valid ID only. Encouraged to bring lawn chairs, coolers & smiles. Pot luck welcomed also.
No Grills, pets, weapons, drama or bad vibes.

Wild Food Picnic at the Langlais Art Preserve
2026-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Langlais Art Preserve, 576 River Rd, Cushing, ME, 04563, United States
Join us for an evening among the Langlais Art Preserve sculptures featuring imaginative small plates designed and prepared by local forager Rachel Alexandrou using wild edible ingredients. Registration is required. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in the Langlais Event Barn. Go to georgesriver.org or langlaisartpreserve.org for more info!

Movie Night at the Brooklin General Store with Friend Memorial Public Library
2026-07-18 20:30 - 22:00 | Brooklin General Store, 4 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join us for another Friend Memorial Public Library movie night, which will be hosted by the Brooklin General Store (4 Reach Road) on Saturday 7/18 at 8:30 p.m. This month we will be showing Point Break, a movie about surfer burglars starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Food and refreshments will be provided; free and open to all!

Support The Ark Pope Memorial at Blue Hill Town Park with Flash! in the Pans on Monday, July 20
2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter is thrilled to be a beneficiary of the FLASH! in the Pans 2026 season!
Join us at Blue Hill Town Park for an evening of high-energy steel drum music, dancing, and community spirit, all while supporting our mission to care for animals in need. Admission is by donation.
Enjoy the music and stop by to say hello. We’d love to see you there!

Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (July 21st and August 4th and 18th, 9am – 12noon, and 1pm – 4pm).
Visit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center.
Jim is a longtime carver with the Gilley, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
Drop by to check out his craft! Find out more at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-6/

Discussion Series: “American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804”
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
The Blue Hill Library will present a discussion series with local retired teacher, Bill Case, on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804 by Alan Taylor. The discussion starts Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m., and continues July 14, and July 21, leading to a lecture with the author Alan Taylor on Saturday, July 25. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. This program is free and open to all, though space is limited, so registration is required. Register at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available to check out at the library. For more information, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Mystery Book Group Discussion
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin’s Mystery Book Group, next meeting Tuesday 7/21 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading Agatha Christie’s “Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case.” Anyone is welcome to join!

Designing Plastic Out of the Ocean Economy feat. Abby Barrows (Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series)
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00pm for Designing Plastic Out of the Ocean Economy, featuring Abby Barrows, Principal Investigator for the Global Microplastics Initiative with Adventure Scientists and marine scientist, researcher, and oyster farmer.
After years documenting microplastic pollution worldwide, marine researcher Abigail Barrows turned her focus toward prevention. This talk traces the journey from measuring plastic contamination in marine ecosystems to redesigning aquaculture systems that eliminate plastic gear entirely. Featuring field-tested innovations from Maine oyster farms, the presentation explores how practical design changes can reduce pollution, protect marine life, and create more resilient coastal economies.
Register online at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-abby-barrows/
Schoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.

Music on the Mall
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The Brunswick Downtown Association presents Music on the Mall, its annual summer concert series gathering community together every Wednesday, from
6:00 – 7:30 PM, running June 24th through August 26th. This flagship event in Brunswick, Maine provides public concerts at the gazebo on the Brunswick Town Mall, and this year that’s not all… stay tuned for free, pre-show interactive experiences and local restaurant giveaways! Whether you come for the tunes or for the sense of community, Music on the Mall is the summer event to unwind and enjoy the best of Brunswick, Maine.
2026 Music on the Mall Performance Schedule:
June 24, 6:00 PM — Cilantro
July 1, 6:00 PM — The Clements Brothers
July 8, 6:00 PM — JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs Concert
July 15, 6:00 PM — Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations
July 22, 5:00 PM — Maine State Music Theatre
July 29, 6:00 PM — Breaking Strings
August 5, 6:00 PM — Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats
August 12, 6:00 PM — Lexi James and Wildheart
August 19, 6:00 PM — Tiger Bomb
August 26, 6:00 PM — Back Woods Road
Music on the Mall is made possible by the following 2026 series sponsors: Bowdoin College, Portside Real Estate Group, Tontine Mall, and Renewal by Andersen. And by the following 2026 performance sponsors: MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Maine Community Bank, Martin’s Point Health Care, Camden National Bank, and The Highlands.

Three Rivers Kiwanis Yard Sale and Auction
2026-07-24 08:00 - 21:00 | Three Rivers Kiwanis, 15 Harris Pond Rd, Milo, ME, 04463, United States
We will be holding our annual fundraising yard sale July 24th from 8am-5pm followed by our auction starting at 5pm going until 9pm. Burgers, dogs, fries and desserts will be available during the auction. The next day, July 25th, we will open up the yard sale from 8am-12pm. Everything must go! All funds go to area children’s and community programs.

Observe to Conserve: Learning iNaturalist in Acadia
2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Help inform our science! Join us for a hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist mobile app, an online tool for exploring and documenting plants, animals, fungi, and overall biodiversity.
Connect with nature and learn how to use iNaturalist to share your observations! By submitting everyday sightings of plants, animals, and other wildlife, you’ll contribute to a global database that scientists around the world, including those at Schoodic Institute and Acadia National Park, use to monitor biodiversity.
During this 2-hour program, you will be introduced to iNaturalist and its role in citizen science efforts. You’ll learn the basic functions of the app on your smartphone and use it to engage in a bioblitz, a community event where participants record as many species as possible within a specific area and time frame.
This program blends a mix of outdoor exploration with indoor classroom time. All outdoor activity will be on easy, paved walking paths, with optional off-trail activity based on participants’ comfort level. Please dress accordingly – we recommend sunscreen, light layers, and sturdy shoes. We also suggest bringing water, snacks, and your smartphone with iNaturalist downloaded (if possible); all other gear will be provided by Schoodic Institute. If you need to borrow a smartphone, please indicate so during registration.
Please note, this program is for ages 15 and up, unless accompanied by an adult. For those under 15, the ratio must be 1:1 with a parent/guardian over 15 years old. At this time, group sizes will be limited to 14.
Free to sign up! Please register online.
July 24th: https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/observe-to-conserve-ii/
August 7th: https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/observe-to-conserve-iii/

Sargentville Thursday Club’s Annual Sale and Silent Auction
2026-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Sedgwick Elementary School, 272 Snow's Cove Rd, Sargentville, ME, 04627, United States
Looking for bargains, treasures, and fun while supporting local youth? For nearly 40 years the Sargentville Thursday Club has provided scholarships to local youth seeking a college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually host an amazing sale to raise money to support local libraries, schools, and kids. Join us to find bargains and treasures galore: original art, household and handcrafted items, gift certificates from local vendors, books, jewelry, bake sale, furniture, quilt raffle, and much more!

3rd Annual Pins + Pines Golf Scramble for Pine Tree Camp
2026-07-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Hermon Meadow Golf Club, 281 Billings Rd, Hermon, 04401, United States
Join Pine Tree Society for the 3rd Annual Pins and Pines Golf Scramble for Pine Tree Camp on Saturday, July 25 at Hermon Meadow Golf Club.
This fun community golf event supports Pine Tree Camp’s Open Door Policy, helping ensure Maine children and adults with disabilities can attend an accessible summer camp regardless of their ability to pay. In more than 81 years, no camper has ever been turned away due to inability to pay.
Enjoy a day of golf, prizes, lunch, and community impact in support of Pine Tree Camp.Registration begins at 7:30AM, Tee Time is at 9AM and the tournament will be played until around 1-2PM
The tournament will be played by teams of 4 golfers with a limit of 36 teams (so be sure to register as soon as possible!). Registration is $80 per person ($320 per team).
Registration includes a $30 green fee for a future game.
Coffee and donuts will be available between the opening of registration and Tee Time. Lunch will be provided by Dysarts as golfers finish the course.
Gross and net prizes will be awarded!

Small-group Puffin Tour
2026-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Join noted ornithologist, field biologist and trip leader Seth Benz on this private small-group tour to Petit Manan Island aboard the 40-foot Tricia Clark out of Steuben, Maine; watch for Atlantic puffins, terns, razorbills, eagles, eiders, black guillemots and more with expert insights from Seth. The smaller boat size provides a more intimate experience than on larger tour boats, and allows the Tricia Clark to get closer to Petit Manan. Boat leaves promptly at 10am from the dock in Steuben; arrival required no later than 9:30am.

Native Gardens Open Garden Day
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Bagaduce Music Performance Hall, 49 South St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Join Native Gardens at 49 South Street in Blue Hill between 10 and 2 on Saturday, July 26 for a celebration of summer. Take a garden tour or mini-workshop, enjoy music, tea tasting, and ice pops, or ask your most pressing garden question. Visit the www.nativemainegardens.org for a schedule of events

Young Entrepreneurs Market
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) to support local kids at the Young Entrepreneurs Market. Check out their handmade crafts and goods on the library lawn Saturday 7/25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the Dooryard Table
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Dooryard Farmstand, 238 Mechanic St., Camden, ME, 04843, United States
This summer, Dooryard Farm invites the community to gather around and celebrate the flavors of the season with At the Dooryard Table, a new series of cooking demonstrations, tastings and conversation. Each session will feature fresh produce right off the farm as well as agricultural products from Dooryard’s community of local food makers.
Held every other Saturday in July and August at Dooryard Farm’s farmstand at 238 Mechanic Street in Camden, the series will be hosted by longtime food educator, cook, and writer Frank Mentesana. Each session explores a different moment in the growing season, offering practical cooking ideas, stories from local producers, and tastings inspired by the week’s harvest.
“We want these gatherings to be an invitation to gather around the table and share ideas,” says Marina Sideris, Dooryard’s co-owner. “The focus is on simple techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of connecting with people over food.”
Each event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Author Talk with Children's Author/Illustrator Will Hillenbrand
2026-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Award-winning author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand will shares insights and inspiration from his decades of creating stories for children in this special presentation that is a joint program with the Southwest Harbor Public Library as part of the occasional series Reading with Wings.
Copies of his new book Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds are available for purchase at the Gilley.
He’ll talk about his own journey as a kid who hung out in his father’s barbershop who has become the renowned author and/or illustrator of more than 75 books for young readers. Among his many honors are the 1990 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators; a Notable Book citation from the American Library Association: for Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire; the 1995 Best Books designation from School Library Journal; the 1995 Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature; 1997 North Carolina Children’s Book Award; and 1997 Horn Book Fanfare List.

Third Annual Community Potluck at Carding Brook Farm, Celebrating Local Food
2026-07-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Carding Brook Farm, 4 Carlton Way, Brooklin, Maine, 04616
Join us for delicious food and lively music at beautiful Carding Brook Farm at our third annual summer community potluck picnic, celebrating local food. Sponsored by the Brooklin Climate Response Committee, Brooklin Food Corps, and Friend Memorial Library Book Club. We will be looking at sustainable food sources again, this year exploring native foods. Penobscot Chef Joe Robbins will give an open fire cooling demonstration. The musicians of BAMU will return to play music for everyone.
What to bring: A dish to share (anything you wish), a list of ingredients in your dish, plates, utensils, blanket or chairs, BYOB. Soft drinks provided.
Optional: Everyone is invited to enter the Local Food Challenge. Bring a dish that includes local native ingredients. Attendees vote for their favorite dish, the winner gets a prize. Foods include: blueberries, beans, corn, cranberries, clams, huckleberries, lobster, sunflower seeds, sumac, trout, venison. For more ideas visit https://www.brooklinmaine.com/directory/climate_response/index.php
July 25, 4:30 PM: Cooking demonstration
5:30 PM: Potluck and music
Questions? Email: info@BrooklinClimateResponse.org
