• Hand Building Pottery II

    Hand Building Pottery II
    Waterfall Arts 256 High St, Belfast, ME, United States

    Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.

  • Restorative Justice Community Workshop

    Restorative Justice Community Workshop
    Maine Community Foundation 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    This FREE public training is for anyone interested in learning more about restorative practices, community building, becoming trauma informed, getting involved working in your community, or becoming a trained circle keeper or facilitator. The full training is required to become a volunteer to facilitator in one of our community programs. The first date is an...

    Free-- Donations appreciated
  • People-Nature-Art With Bird Author Lillian Stokes

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    In this engaging talk filled with beautiful photography, Lillian Stokes will explore the many ways people connect with birds and nature, whether birding, photography, bird-feeding, art, or even experiencing a spiritual and uplifting bond that can change one’s life and is open to all. The science of connecting has many new studies that tell us...

    Free to the public, reservations required online.
  • Book Launch and Dramatic Reading with Carolyn Locke

    Belfast Free Library 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    On Tuesday October 6th, 6:30 pm the Belfast Free Library presents a book launch and dramatic reading for Carolyn Locke’s release, “Between Ray and Eva: A Memoir in Poetry.” Local author Carolyn Locke and her children, Alison and Jeffrey Locke, will do a dramatic reading from this moving memoir inspired by ten months of daily...

  • reWorks: A Collaborative Literary Art Project

    Northeast Harbor Library 1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME, United States

    A live reading, art viewing and panel discussion celebrating the ways creative ideas echo across mediums. We commissioned three authors to write a short piece inspired by this year’s Maine Lit Fest theme - “responding to the moment” - then commissioned three artists to reinterpret their work visually, for publication in a limited-run reWorks zine!...

    Free
  • Jazz & Blues Open Session

    Jazz & Blues Open Session
    Bon Vent Cider 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, United States

    Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...

    Free
  • Fogtown Open Mic

    Fogtown Open Mic
    Fogtown Brewing Company 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!

    Free
  • Mother’s Circle

    Mother’s Circle
    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Mother's Circle - A place for mothers/caregiver/aunties/grandmothers with babies six months and under. We gather to share stories, ask questions, have tea and chat. Toddlers welcome if they can be quietly entertained. Free! On the second and fourth Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30, Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth.

  • Mah Jongg Open Play

    Mah Jongg Open Play
    Friend Memorial Public Library 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 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...

  • Mah Jongg Open Play

    Mah Jongg Open Play
    Friend Memorial Public Library 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 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.

    Free
  • Homeschool Days – Boats, Boats, Boats

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church St, Searsport, ME, United States

    Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 12:30pm, families are welcome to explore independently.  Registration required.

  • Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church St, Searsport, ME, United States

    Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.