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Bring your fancy car and join other car enthusiasts at Three Rivers Kiwanis' paved parking lot at 15 Harris Pond Rd, Milo, ME for music, food, medals, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and car talk. Sunday September 27 from 10-1:00. $5 per car, $3 for spectators. All funds raised go toward children, family and community programs.

Ivalas Quartet with Pianist Ying Li – With a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory, the Ivalas Quartet teams up with Chinese piano virtuoso Ying Li for a concert in Minsky Recital Hall to open the 2026-27 Chamber Music season.

Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns...

A monthly meet-up for sketchers, drawing enthusiasts & painters of all levels of experience who like to work from observation. Free and no registration required!

Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...

Bring your textiles that need repair to Sara Beth at Lucky Betty's in Camden from 3-7 on the fourth Mondays of the month. Items can be mended on site while you enjoy $1 off a cocktail. Rips, tears, holes can all be fixed with her sewing machine and basket of supplies.

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.

On Tuesday September 29th, 4:00-5:30 pm the Belfast Free Library will host Authors in Conversation: Deborah Shepherd and Elizabeth Garber on Writing Memoirs about Difficult Memories. The program is free and open to all and will take place in the Abbott Room of the Library, 106 High Street. Belfast authors Deborah K. Shepherd and Elizabeth...

Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 9/30 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein" by Deborah Levy. Anyone is welcome to join!

Experience the wonder of collaborative art making! Come create large-scale tape murals all over the library walls with Leah Smith and Michael Townsend from Tape Art, a 37 year international community arts project. Using low-adhesive blue tape, you’ll contribute to a temporary installation with the library interior as a canvas. All materials provided. This multi-generational...

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!

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...

THIS IS A BENEFIT FOR THE BUCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY Buck Memorial Library and The Bucksport Historical Society Present Jon & Li Waterman of Sultana who weave history, original song and slideshow in honor of the 250th Birthday of the USA into a unique and clever story of heroes, celebrities, immigrants, indigenous peoples, injustices and progress....

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.

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...

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!

The Great Golf Ball Drop is back! The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Maine Golf invite you to join us Thursday, October 1st, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Maine Golf in Freeport. Enjoy an evening of golf, food, beverages, and friendly competition, featuring our exciting Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Purchase your golf ball...

Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday, October 1 for the Friends of the Library Volunteer Appreciation event and the "Artful Inspiration" Tape Art reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come see the creativity of our community and celebrate our volunteers, while enjoying snacks and refreshments. President of the Friends, Ann Pladson, will...

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...

Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!

Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...

When school teachers hang art at the Blue Hill Public Library, it is typically their students’ art for the April Student Art Show. This time, for the month of October, the library will host an exhibition, "Artful Inspirations," featuring work by Blue Hill art teachers, including Margret Baldwin, Harbor School, retired; Kristy Cunnane, Bay School;...

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.

A full day of fall and Halloween fun. Many events, activities, vendors, food trucks, and food fall fun. Expect lots of costumes, fall treats and flying pumpkins. Over 20 events and activities, over 30 vendors and food trucks. Starting with the Lil’ Goblins Parade and ending with Rocky Horror Picture Show. Events include the Lil’...

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.

Please join us at Bath Iron Works to support KeepSpace for Peace Week. Say No! to the production of weapons of mass destruction in Maine and No! to the use of outer space for military purposes. We will gather in front of the BIW administration building on Friday, October 2 from 11:30 am to 12:30...

In preparation for the Blue Hill Public Library's annual Clothing Swap, everyone is invited to bring gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories to donate for the swap. Donations can be dropped off in the library's Howard Room on Friday, October 2 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Donation guidelines can be found at www.bhpl.net. If you have any...

Releasing Stress, Restoring Balance As the leaves begin to fall and the pace of life naturally slows, we are invited to reflect on what we no longer need to carry. Are stress, worry, overcommitment, or challenging relationships leaving you feeling depleted? Do you long for a little more ease, balance, and enjoyment in your days?...

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. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For October,...

All Comers Band warmup @ 6p Community Dance @ 6:30p with Chrissy Fowler and the All Comers Band Contras @ 8p with exciting live music and dance calling! Check our website to see which musicians and callers are joining each month. Admission $15-25 (for only the Community Dance it is $1kids $2adults)

The Downeast Chamber Music, Maine's newest community orchestra, will perform works by Beethoven, Rossini, Donizetti and selections from the Star Wars Suite at Hammond Hall on October 2nd. We are looking for musicians to join us! Email dmcardle@winterharbormusicfestival.

Join us for a benefit concert for WERU by critically acclaimed indie singer-songwriter and folk musician Casey Neill, at Barncastle in Blue Hill, on Friday October 2, 2026! Thanks to Casey for once again lending his considerable musical talents to raising funds for WERU. Come on out to see and hear a great artist in...

We are excited about our upcoming community square dance party at Simonton Corner coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Location of this dance is the Simonton Corner Hall, 366 Main Street, Rockport, ME 04856. Our band for this next dance will be Emily Jeffries, Maisie...

This full-day workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3, and runs from approximately 5:30am to 6:30pm. It is led by local professional photographer, J.K. Putnam, and is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around...

Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for their annual Community Clothing Swap on the library lawn on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet and find some new (to you) items to refresh your wardrobe. Clothing of all styles and sizes will...

Runners, walkers, families, and (leashed, well socialized) dogs are invited to participate in Island Connections' 9th Annual Run, Walk, Wag 5K on Saturday October 3rd from 9:00-11:00. Starting line is at the MDI YMCA and the first (50) registrants receive a race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for fastest runner, walker, youth, and dog and...

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...

Peace Ridge is hosting our 5th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast Equine Sanctuary located at the edge of Freedom and Albion Maine. The purpose of this event is to aid and support lifesaving work...

An unforgettable day of fall fun in Sullivan! For exciting Skatepark America Skateboard contests, Pumpkin Decoration, games, music, food, local craft vendors, a Rabies Clinic cat/dog and line dancing. 🍂 Celebrate Fall in Sullivan! 🎃 Join Sullivan Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled day of community activities at the Schoodic Events Center Complex. Enjoy a...

How does the seafood we enjoy get to our table? Most of us don’t know much, if anything, about how it moves from our local waters and shores to the grocery stores’ and fish purveyors’ refrigerated cases. This series of talks will unpack the process of harvesting food from the sea. Our three speakers are...

Join designer, author, and educator Joan Sommers for an introduction to the magical boxes of Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Drawing inspiration from his habitat series of boxes, participants will balance the natural and man-made, focusing on symbolic, metaphorical, or emotional connections. They will create small assemblages using natural materials from the Langlais Art Preserve and objects...

Pamela Vaillant and Eileen Mielenhausen will facilitate an immersive one-day forest workshop inspired by the ancient story of Inanna's Descent into the Underworld--a sacred journey of surrender, release, awakening, and transformation. Join us at a beautiful waterfront location for a deep dive into personal myth with writing, storytelling, sharing, drumming, and a nourishing meal!! Open...

Join us at the beautiful Alna Meeting House for an evening with the Outhouse Association -- Ian Ludders on banjo and guitar and Tony Scott on guitar and mandolin. The two will display their signature wild-island sound as they share songs and stories of the working people of the sixteen counties of the Great State...

Marshall Wharf Brewing Company will be hosting our annual festival B4 (Belfast Bay Beer Bash) on Saturday, October 3 from 4 – 10 pm featuring: 30+ Craft Beers * including limited release of cask and barrel conditioned specialty beers Live Music *Emmett Lalor & Friends @ 4 pm * Rigometrics @ 7 pm Food Trucks...

Holden Congregational Church-UCC, 9 Rider Bluff Rd. Holden, will be holding its annual Ham Harvest Supper, Saturday Oct. 3, 5-6:30 PM. The menu includes ham, a variety of fall vegetables, rolls, a beverage and a variety of desserts all for 12:00.

Imagine thousands of luminarias glowing warmly at dusk, each light representing someone who has brought love and light into our lives. At Twilight, thousands of luminarias are lit, each one bearing the name of a loved one being remembered, or a special person being honored. Join us at 6:00pm for the lighting of the luminarias....

A benefit performance with all proceeds towards the Marsh River Theater. Brooks resident and singer/songwriter Dan Forero will perform original compositions of folk, country, soft rock and covers of influential lyricists/writers such as Bernie Taupin, Simon and Garfunkel, John Lennon, George Harrison, and others

The Good Trouble Project will present a benefit concert for New Hope Midcoast featuring singer songwriter Seth Gallant with John and Rachel Nicholas hosting the event. 90% of proceeds will benefit New Hope. Sponsored by Harbor Square Gallery and The Lesher Family Foundation.

Singer song-write, Geoff Warner will perform a mix of original songs and roots covers on guitar and a few fiddle tunes for good measure! Blues legends, Reverend Garry Davis, and Mississippi John Hurt and the 60s Rock and Roll he grew up with are influences in Geoff’s fingerpicking guitar style. Nature, love, sailing, dogs, birds,...

An evening of live dance and music to benefit The Gatherings in Surry.

Celebrate Family & Friends Weekend with one of New England’s favorite comedians. Bob Marley returns to the Collins Center with another evening of laugh-out-loud stories, sharp observations, and the unmistakable humor that has made him a regional institution. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, family, work, and the quirks of living in Maine, Marley has a...