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Local events covering Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Deer Isle, Isle au Haut, Penobscot, Sedgwick, Surry and beyond. Website updated on Fridays. The deadline to submit events for print and web is Monday at 1 p.m.
Friday, 3/17
Blue Hill
St. Patrick’s Day Dance: Planet Pan and Rhythm Rockets, 5 PM, town park; if rain, at Bagaduce Music Hall, 412-3609.
Art History & Hands-On-Series: Film, Michelangelo: Love and Death, 6:30 PM, optional workshop, Subjective Sculpture, Sat 3/18, 5 PM, 374-5515.
Brooklin
Fiber Arts Circle: Bring knitting, crochet, hand sewing, other craft, 10 AM, library, 359-2276.
Storytime: Includes special craft to match theme of book, ages 2-7, 10:30 AM, library, 359-2276.
Deer Isle
Empty Bowl Supper: After school program fundraiser, hand-made bowls for purchase, and supper, soups, breads, desserts, 5 PM, St Brendan’s church, 469-8298.
Ellsworth
Operetta, The Pirates of Penzance: For the whole family, 7 PM, also on Sat 3/18 at 7 PM, Sun 3/19 at 2 PM, The Grand, info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org.
Midday Piano Concert: Ellsworth Community Music Institute, 125 State St., 664-9258, info@ellsworthcommunitymusic.org.
Penobscot
Irish Music Buffet: Irish Stew, open mic, artists Mike & Susie Fay, 5:30 PM, Methodist Church, 326-4885.
Saturday, 3/18
Blue Hill
Almost Spring Tea Party: Healthy snacks for kids, 10:30 AM, library, 374-5515.
Cribbage Tournament: 4:30 PM, Odd Fellows Hall, 75 Main St, potluck, snacks.
Brooksville
Storytime: Weekly at 9:30 AM, readers wanted. Info: 326-4560.
Deer Isle
Storytelling: Lo Que Me Dicen Los Animales, no knowledge of Spanish required, all ages welcome, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Stonington
The Silver Circus: Exhibition of skill and comedy, 7 PM, Opera House, 367-2788.
Surry
Ferment Event: Learn about fermented foods, drinks, make sauerkraut, 1-3 PM, The Gatherings, 385-7694.
Monday, 3/20
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Tuesday, 3/21
Castine
Garden Lecture: By Ron Parent, basic spring maintenance and garden design, 10-11 AM, Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center, 326-8999 (postponed from March 14).
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork. 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Wednesday, 3/22
Brooksville
Bulb Planting Workshop: With Connie Myrick, planting bulbs in containers, supplies provided, free but space limited; register at 326-4560 or brook@brooksvillelibrary.org.
Thursday, 3/23
Blue Hill
Open House: New office location, 4 PM, Coastline Physical Therapy, 1 West Ln, 374-7246, hollan@coastlinetherapy.com.
Ice Sailing Talk: By iceboater Milo Fleming, 7 PM, library, 374-5515.
Stonington
Vision Board Making: 6 PM, Opera House, 367-2788.
Friday, 3/24
Brooklin
Fiber Arts Circle: Bring knitting, crochet, hand sewing, other craft, 10 AM, library, 359-2276.
Saturday, 3/25
Blue Hill
DaPonte String Quartet Concert: 4 PM, First Congregational Church, dapontequartet.org.
Plant Families Workshop: With Val Libby, understanding IDs of Maine native plants, 10 AM-12 PM, Native Gardens of Blue Hill, fee charged, register at nativemainegardens.org/upcoming-events.
Brooklin
Sewing Makerspace: Make “welcome new baby” bags to give to local families, 4-8 PM, librar, 359-2276.
Deer Isle
Story Time: Read-aloud followed by craft to match theme of book, ages 3-10, library, 10 AM, 348-2899.
Stonington
Spring Dance: To benefit Island Angels who assist Islanders with cancer, 4:30-7 PM, Harbor Café, music by Along for Ride, 664-8333.
Sunday, 3/26
Brooklin
Sewing Makerspace: Make welcome new baby bags to give to local families, 10 AM -2 PM, library, 359-2276.
Monday, 3/27
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Brooksville
Performance: Swedish Folk music, 5 PM and 8 PM, Tinder Hearth, 925 203-0549.
Stonington
Book Club: The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Tuesday, 3/28
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Wednesday, 3/29
Brooklin
Library Book Group: Fellowship Point, 4 PM, library, 359-2276.
Ellsworth
Intro to Food Preservation: With Laurie Bowen, 12:30-3:30 PM, Cooperative Extension, 63 Boggy Brook Rd, 667-8212.
Friday, 3/31
Brooklin
Fiber Arts Circle: Bring knitting, crochet, hand sewing, other craft, 10 AM, library, 359-2276.
Saturday, 4/1
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Back Organ Recital: Organist James Kennerley, 4 PM, St Francis Episcopal Church, 613-5454.
Brooksville
Apple Pruning Workshop: Annual workshop at organic orchard, The Good Life Center, Cape Rosier, 10 AM, 374-5386.
Cribbage Tournament: Supports the construction of the new Lodge, 1st Sat each month, sign up starts at 3:30 PM, games start 4:30 PM, Community Center, 326-8567.
Brooksville
Storytime: Weekly at 9:30 AM, readers wanted. Info: 326-4560.
Deer Isle
Poetry Boxes: Learn to write haiku poem, create container for it. All ages, materials supplied, library, 2 PM, 348-2899.
First Grade Art Show: Opening reception, 9 AM- 12 PM, library. Show will hang thru 4/26.
Stonington
Salt Air Seniors Lunch Box Fundraiser: Dinner to benefit program, carry out 4:30 PM, dine in 5:30-6:30 PM, Community of Christ Church. Call 367-2253 by Mar 31 for carry out.
Monday, 4/3
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Tuesday, 4/4
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Thursday, 4/6
Online
Mindfulness Series: Navigating the Winds of Change with Satya Kaur Khalsa, 5-6 PM, hosted by Healthy Acadia. Registration and Zoom link: bit.ly/mindful-4623.
Saturday, 4/8
Ellsworth
Grow Your Best Berries: Raspberry/blackberry workshop with Master Gardener David Handley, 10 AM, Cooperative Extension, 63 Boggy Brook Rd. Register: 667-8212, sue.baez@maine.edu.
Surry
Acoustic Open Mic: Calling all musicians, community based session, 1 PM, The Gatherings, 917 690-6194.
Monday, 4/10
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Tuesday, 4/11
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6 PM, Congregational Church, 359-8562.
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 4/15
Brooksville
Storytime: Weekly at 9:30 AM, readers wanted. Info: 326-4560.
Stonington
Spanish Storytelling: Joshua McCarey performs and teaches, for all ages, 2-3 PM, library, 367-5926.
Monday, 4/17
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Tuesday, 4/18
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 4/22
Blue Hill
Film and Discussion: Earthy Day screening of A Watershed Moment, panel discussion, 6:30 PM, Bagaduce Music, hosted by BH Heritage Trust and Bagaduce Watershed Assc. Info: 374-5118.
Deer Isle
Story Time: Read-aloud followed by craft to match theme of book, ages 3-10, library, 10 AM, 348-2899.
Monday, 4/24
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Stonington
Book Club: Dear Theo by Vincent van Gogh, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Tuesday, 4/25
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Online
Seaweed Webinar: A Field Guide to the Seaweeds of Maine, 4-5 PM, hosted by BH Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust. Zoom link: 374-5118.
Thursday, 4/27
Deer Isle
Career & Employment Fair: 9:30-11:30 AM, high school, projectlaunchdis@gmail.com, 348-2303.
Tuesday, 5/2
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 5/6
Blue Hill
New England Steel Band Festival: Two-day 30th annual event at Bagaduce Music, 6-10 PM Sat with music, potluck dinner; 11 AM-3 PM Sun with 15 steel bands performing. Info: panfestival2023@gmail.com.
Brooksville
Cribbage Tournament: Supports the construction of the new Lodge, 1st Sat each month, sign up starts at 3:30 PM, games start 4:30 PM, Community Center, 326-8567.
Storytime: Weekly at 9:30 AM, readers wanted. Info: 326-4560.
Deer Isle
Second Grade Art Show: Opening reception, 9 AM-12 PM, library. Show will hang thru 5/31.
Tuesday, 5/9
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6 PM, Congregational Church, 359-8562.
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 5/13
Surry
Acoustic Open Mic: Calling all musicians, community based session, 1 PM, The Gatherings, 917 690-6194.
Tuesday, 5/16
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Monday, 5/22
Stonington
Book Club: How to See by David Salle, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Tuesday, 5/23
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 5/27
Deer Isle
Story Time: Read-aloud followed by craft to match theme of book, ages 3-10, library, 10 AM, 348-2899.
Tuesday, 5/30
Deer Isle
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Saturday, 6/3
Brooksville
Cribbage Tournament: Supports the construction of the new Lodge, 1st Sat each month, sign up starts at 3:30 PM, games start 4:30 PM, Community Center, 326-8567.
Saturday, 6/10
Surry
Acoustic Open Mic: Calling all musicians, community based session, 1 PM, The Gatherings, 917 690-6194.
Monday, 6/26
Stonington
Book Club: Still Life with Oysters and Lemon by Mark Doty, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 7/24
Stonington
Book Club: Air Guitar by Dave Hickey, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Thursday, 8/3
Castine
Castine Classic Yacht Race: Skippers meeting 8:30 AM, race starts at noon, from Castine to Camden, castineclassic.com.
Friday, 8/4
Stonington and Brooklin
Camden Classic Race to Brooklin: Yachts on way to Sat. race, good viewing thru Deer Island Thorofare and on approach to Brooklin. regattaman.com.
Saturday, 8/5
Blue Hill
Maritime Heritage Festival: History, exhibits, vendors, hands-on events, 10 AM-4 PM, town dock. Info: 374-7118.
Brooklin
Eggemoggin Reach Regatta: Yacht race off Brooklin, erregatta.com.
Monday, 8/28
Stonington
Book Club: The Mirror and the Palette by Jennifer Higgie, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 9/25
Stonington
Book Club: The Ongoing Moment by Geoff Dyer, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 10/23
Stonington
Book Club: Color by Victoria Finlay, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 11/27
Stonington
Book Club: The Shape of a Pocket by John Berger, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 12/18
Stonington
Book Club: Wall and Piece by Banksy and Why Art by Eleanor Davis, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Monday, 1/22
Stonington
Book Club: On Photography by Susan Sontag, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
