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Susan Finsen’s colorful pottery will continue to be on display for the month of October in the Blue Hill Public Library’s Howard Room Glass Cases. Composed of unique vases, platters, and “Leggy Whatnots,” Susan’s exhibit pushes viewers to consider how deeply color influences what we see, remember, and enjoy. Susan says that, for the last...
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair with Fifty Years of Common Ground, an exhibition of five decades of the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair. The exhibition will be displayed at the Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert Street in Bar Harbor, from...
The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...
Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 10/28 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "Black Earth Wisdom" by Leah Penniman. Anyone is welcome to join!
The Pumpkin Hike is returning to the Ellsworth Riverwalk! Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Ellsworth Public Library, and Heart of Ellsworth on Wednesday, October 28, for an evening walk along the jack-o’-lantern lit trail and a festive community celebration. From 5–7 PM, stroll the Riverwalk as glowing pumpkins carved by community members light the trail. Guests...
Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU): Fisheries Research and Restoration on the Narraguagus River Downeast TU hosts Alice Hotopp, Fisheries Assessment and Science Communications Specialist at Downeast Salmon Federation, Wednesday October 28 at 5:30 pm at the Moore Community Center 125 State St. Ellsworth. She will describe her work with the Cherryfield Fish Passage Improvement Project and...
Namory Keita and Seny Daffe Belfast Dance Studio welcomes master drummer Namory Keita and master dancer and drummer Seny Daffe from Guinea, West Africa for a one night only drum and dance class on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30-8:00pm. Drum 5:30-6:30pm and Dance 6:45-8:00pm. These classes are open to all, no experience needed. We are...
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...
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!
The folk duo Castlebay will present a concert of both traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Samhain, the late autumn Celtic holiday known to most people as Halloween. This special concert will explore the many aspects of the Samhain celebration through songs, poetry and stories of harvest and the twilight of the year. Castlebay...
A place for you and your kids to meet other caregivers/parents with babies and toddlers. The second and fourth Thursday of the month 9-10:30. It's free! at the Ellsworth Public Library, downstairs room.
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...