WERU Community Radio

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome

Folk duo Waxwing, featuring Eloise Schultz and Pepin Mittelhauser, will be live at The Crumpet Cafe in Bucksport, on Sunday, November 1st at 2pm. Come to hear ballads, songs, trad tunes, and more, with guitar, bouzouki, concertina, haunting harmonies, and more!

Celebrate autumn with your Bangor Band! Join us for an afternoon of familiar favorites and toe-tapping fun at our annual Harvest Concert on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 PM at Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School. This special free concert is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Penobscot Financial Advisors. The program features a lively...

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...

Read to Team Holly or Team Straya from the Northern Light therapy dog volunteer program! Please register for a 15-minute slot in advance: https://ellsworth.libcal.com/event/17466360

Combine the magic of mushrooms with close observation in this two-hour introduction to nature journaling. We will be taking a deep look at the amazing variety of mushrooms growing in our backyards. There will be a few exercises to get our observation skills ramped up, then we will create a nature journal page for you...

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.

GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...

Fantastic Fungi (2019) is a descriptive time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago. "With its spectacular footage of growth and decay and impassioned speeches about the magic of mushrooms, this...

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...

Teens are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman at the Blue Hill Public Library for afternoon video games on Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. We'll be playing the wild and fun game Everybody 1-2 Switch! (which can host up to 100 players via controllers and smart phones) on the Nintendo Switch 2....

Join local educator Molly Gotwals in the Co-op Cafe for a free, 4-week long dive into cooperatives using Jon Steinman’s Grocery Story book as a guide. We’ll explore the past, present, and potential of Co-op Culture. Session 1: Wednesday, November 4 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm Before this introductory session, we ask that everyone take...

We're putting a fungi-spin on our first Hygge Night of the season for Mushroom Week! Enjoy an evening filled with warmth, comfort, and relaxation. Try some mushroom tea, make a mushroom craft, or browse mushroom-themed books. Light music and refreshments will set the perfect mood for embracing the Danish art of hygge—creating moments of contentment...

The opening of the Bar Harbor Seed Library and a seed exchange will take place at the Jesup Memorial Library on Wednesday, November 4th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library’s Community Room. This will be a place to gather, share seeds, stories, and projects. Come with or without seeds, and take some seeds home with you...

A relaxing evening of free coffee, donuts and live jazz music featuring the Matthew Lawson Trio. Matthew Lawson (trumpet), Greg Snakard (piano), and Roy Brenc (upright bass) will perform a selection of West Coast cool jazz in the spirit of Chet Baker, Stan Getz, and Shelly Manne. Reserve a seat for free at nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/17481273

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...

A dark night sky is about more than just beautiful views—it’s essential for wildlife, human health, and our sense of wonder! Because of Maine’s vast swaths of uninhabited forestland, the state has some of the darkest, clearest night skies east of the Mississippi River. In this talk, astronomers John Meader and Shawn Laatsch, along with...

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!

Have you wished you knew more about the birds you're seeing? This course is designed as a welcoming on-ramp to bird observation. No experience needed. Each of our four classes will include: a helpful identification segment (water birds, birds of prey, feeder birds, warblers, for example); a broader topic like migration, or how to find...

Sooner or later, every homeowner, building owner, or facility manager faces a moisture problem—a roof leak, a flooded basement, a plumbing failure, or high indoor humidity. Then come the questions: Is there mold? Will it harm occupant health? Is testing worth it? What needs to be removed—and who should you trust? The answers aren’t always...

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 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.

We are excited to partner with Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Mycologist David Porter for an afternoon of mushroom identification! Join Mycologist, David Porter for a walk at Jordan Homestead to learn about mushrooms! We will walk the wooded trail and scavenge for mushrooms as David shares his encyclopedic knowledge on the topic. Come along to...

Teens aged 11-17 are invited to an hour of laid back writing together with others on Thursday November 5 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Come gather with fellow writers and share your projects, get feedback or just hang out to write. Notebooks and prompts will be supplied. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext. 505.

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!

Come play in the clay at the Cliff! The Cliff Ceramics Studio is open to youth ages 12 and up and adults from the wider community who have a working knowledge of ceramics. There is no formal instruction during these hours, simply time to practice wheel throwing and handbuilding independently.

Open Mic night in the Cliff theater in Unity on the first and third Thursdays of every month, come and share your talents on stage with a full theater sound system! All acts are welcome, so bring your instruments, jokes, poems, or stories and come strut your stuff!

Facing a serious illness, whether personally or with a loved one, can leave you feeling alone and confused about where to even begin. There are numerous resources available to support you and your loved ones on this journey. By understanding the available services, having important conversations, and making your wishes known, you can navigate this...

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...

The Blue Hill Public Library will present a panel discussion with local art gallery owners and artists on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Blue Hill Public Library. Margret Baldwin, owner of Little Gallery, will moderate a panel of local art gallery owners and artists as they share their experiences working in the...

Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts a story time for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, on Fridays November 6, 13 and 20 at 10 am. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 505

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.

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.

Join the Maine School Garden Network at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on Friday afternoon, November 6th for an afternoon and evening event. Reflect on the year, engage in creative workshops, and bond over a shared potluck meal. Theme and presenters TBA. For more information and updates, go to msgn.org/events/annual-meeting/

Make your own mini mushroom diorama! Attendees will create magical mushroom scene within a plastic cloche that they can take home. All materials provided, registration required. For ages 14 and up.

As autumn begins, the sun sets ever earlier; join us at the Wendell Gilley Museum for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshop with instructor Erika Elizabeth on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to paint the sun through the trees. It will be a fun evening of learning and art. Students will...

The annual Fall Shabbaton is a celebration of Jewish music, food, community, and culture. Guest artists this year are singer-songwriter Aly Halpert and violinist Eitan Kantor.

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)

Watts Hall Community Arts, 174 Main Street in Thomaston, will welcome Mystery 207 back to Thomaston on Friday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of interactive mystery, dinner, and comedy. The professional touring murder mystery acting troupe will present its original 1920s-themed production, Gin, Guns, and Guilty Secrets. Guests will work with their...

Noreen and Phillip Silver perform works for Cello and Piano by Granados, Liebman, Moszkowski and Ben-Hiem.

Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Portland Museum of Art and other venues across Maine this fall. November 6, 6 PM The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer Dir....

The annual Fall Shabbaton is a celebration of Jewish music, food, community, and culture. Guest artists this year are singer-songwriter Aly Halpert and violinist Eitan Kantor.

Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park invite volunteers to come together Saturday, Nov. 7, for the 34th annual Take Pride in Acadia Day, a longstanding fall tradition that combines hands-on stewardship with a celebration of the community that cares for Acadia. Each year, volunteers fan out along Acadia National Park’s historic carriage roads to...

The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.

Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Portland Museum of Art and other venues across Maine this fall. November 6, 6 PM The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer Dir....

Annie Poole lives and works as an artist in Brooksville. She paints a variety of subjects, from still life to interior spaces to landscapes as a way of describing or journaling her life here in Maine. Her Advent Calendar paintings are works she created over several Christmas seasons for her children when they were young....

Poems are around us all the time – the daily inspires memory, the ground under our feet speaks to the wonder in each day, even as the news troubles the world, and our dreams bring emotions to the surface. We are on our way. How we bring ourselves to this moment, allowing awareness to expand...

Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Portland Museum of Art and other venues across Maine this fall. November 6, 6 PM The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer Dir....

It is that time of year again—time for the Annual PICA Fundraising Auction - Our 40th! The Auction will provide a wonderful opportunity to have fun, do some holiday shopping and support great work for social justice in Maine and in El Salvador. The Annual PICA Auction raises money for our own work and to...

This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show. Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in Legends “full scale” Las Vegas show. In 2004 Matt joined forces with a powerhouse band of...

After 16 years of performing throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula, The Leftovers are ready to bring their signature mix of eclectic acoustic Americana and eccentric extemporizing to Dolly's Coffeehouse as featured artists. The Leftovers are East Blue Hill's premiere semi-unprofessional musical ensemble. Join us at The First Congregational Church of Blue Hill on Saturday, November...

High Horse is a progressive-acoustic string band breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. Comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl...

Get ready for a rollicking night of live music when High Horse takes the stage at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the SoundCheck concert series. Blending the traditions of bluegrass, old-time, and folk with the driving energy of alternative rock, High Horse delivers a fresh, progressive-acoustic...