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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, 6/9
Brooklin
Storytime: Stories, craft, sing and play, every Friday 10:30 AM, library, 359-2276.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Saturday, 6/10
Blue Hill
Healthy Peninsula Volunteer Recruitment & Resource Fair: 9 AM-12 PM, consolidated school gym, 367-6332.
Brooklin
Climate Response Committee: Neighbor to neighbor home visit program, ideas to save money, 10 AM, library, 359-2276.
Brooksville
Yard Sale Fundraiser: Gently used items donated to help Reversing Falls Sanctuary get a new roof, 9 AM-4 PM, 469-9990.
Castine
Bobolink Migration and Grassland Walk: With BH Heritage Trust, 8:30-10:30 AM, Hatch Cove, preregistration at forms.gle/W8k4SnEdM73zjQzy7.
Deer Isle
Baccalaureate Service: Class of 2023, 7 PM, Congregational church, open to all, 609-929-9792.
Ellsworth
Social Dancing: Down East Dancers, 18 piece band, 7:30-10:30 PM, YMCA, 244-5286.
Penobscot
Supper: 5:30 PM, one seating only, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Surry
Acoustic Open Mic: Calling all musicians, community based session, 1 PM, The Gatherings, 917 690-6194.
Contradance/Community Dance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Sunday, 6/11
Brooksville
Gathering: Three conversations by an artist, a response by a poet or musician, 4 PM, Reversing Fall Sanctuary, 818 Bagduce Rd, 479-5651.
castine
Public Exhibition: International Guild of Miniature Artisans, thru Thur 6/15, times vary, Harold Alfond Student Center at MMA, visit igma.org for details.
Ellsworth
PrideFest 2023: Family event, 11:30 AM-4 PM, Knowlton Park, heartofellsworth.org/pride.
Monday, 6/12
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Maine Harvest Bucks Program, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Castine
Presentation: Coloring Our World on Fabric and Fiber, 3-4 PM, also virtual, visit link for details, wilsonmuseum.org.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Visiting artist Namita Gupta Wiggers, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Tuesday, 6/13
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6-7:30 PM, Congregational church, 359-8562.
Castine
Garden Club Lecture: With Don Tenney, tree warden, The American Elm – A Tree Story, 10 AM, Wilson Museum, call 326-9247 to register.
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.
Haystack Artist Presentations: Blacksmithing, ceramics, fiber, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 6/14
Blue Hill
Democratic Committee Meeting: To help people run for local, county and state offices, 5-7 PM, library (ring side bell door), 479-1520.
French Roast: Monthly French language conversation group, 9:30 AM, co-op, 374-5515.
Pride Tie Dye for Teens and Tweens: 3:30 PM, library lawn, 374-5515.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Graphics, metals, wood, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Open Tennis: All welcome, 9 AM-12 PM, Island Country Club, 367-2704.
Island Heritage Trust Hiking Club: Meet every Wed to explore, 9 AM, Church Land, King Rd, 348-2455, islandheritagetrust.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 6/15
Blue Hill
Volunteer Day: Join BH Heritage Trust to help with restoration, 1-4 PM, also Fri 6/16, register at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org.
Grass ID workshop: Native Gardens of BH with botanist Jill Weber, 5-7 PM, fee, preregister at info@ngbh.org.
Downeast National Heritage Area: Panel discussion about opportunities for local towns, schools and non-profits, 7 PM, library, 374-5515.
Brooklin
Camera Club: Meet fellow photograhy enthusiasts for discussion, first and third Thu, 4:45 PM, library, 359-2276.
online
Workshop: Nutrition and Exercise for Bone Health, 3-4:30 PM, email to register, info@bethwrightcancercenter.org.
Stonington
Commercial Harvester Electronic Reporting Assistance: Drop in one-on-one training, bring device and password, 12-5 PM, Maine Center for Commercial Fisheries, 592-2746.
Surry
AcadiaCon Board Game Convention: All day tabletop gaming, 9 AM-9 PM, also Sun, 9 AM-6 PM, The Gatherings, 412-0264.
Friday, 6/16
Brooklin
Storytime: Stories, craft, sing and play, every Friday 10:30 AM, library, 359-2276.
Castine
Performance: GSA Jazz Combo: Donations welcome to support the music dept, 6-7 PM, Wilson museum, 326-9247.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Healthy Island Project Night at Burnt Cove Boil: 6 PM, tickets available thru FarmDrop.us or call 367-6332.
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
Sedwick
Books & Brews: Discussing And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, 6 PM, Strong Brewing.
Saturday, 6/17
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Pride: Live music, food, activities for all ages, 10 AM-1 PM, Congregational church, 374-2891.
Book and Bake Sale: To benefit library, 9 AM-2 PM, library, 865-244-6180.
Castine
Bobolink Migration and Grassland Walk: With BH Heritage Trust, Downeast Audubon, 8:30-10:30 AM, Hatch Cove, register at 374-5118.
Deer Isle
Children’s Summer Reading Challenge: Ages 2-14 earn prizes for time spent reading, library, 348-2899.
Poems: Celebrating Deer Isle, Marnie Crowell reads about her 50+ years on the island. Books available, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Ellsworth
Seconds and Supplies Sale: Outdoor Arts and Crafts, purchase directly from Maine artists, 9 AM-3 PM, Fogtown Brewery, lizz@shopmainecraft.com.
Annual Church Yard Sale Fundraiser: 150 families contributed, 8 AM-2 PM, Universalist Church, 610-4070.
the island
Garden Tour: Gardens and Vistas of Deer Isle, six private gardens, 10 AM-4 PM, tickets at evergreengarden.club/events.
Stonington
Cooking Spanish Tapas: With Healthy Island Project and library, 2-5 PM, Community of Christ Church, 367-6332.
Monarch Morning: Educational and interactive project for the whole family, 9-11 AM, The Garden Project, Transfer Station Rd, rain date 6/18, 348-2455.
Bud Carter Memorial Scholarship Concert: Annual concert, 7 PM, Opera House, 367-2788.
Surry
Stream Ecology for Kids: Join BH Heritage Trust and author Kim Ridley, walk along Patten Stream, 10-11 AM, call 374-5118 to register.
Sunday, 6/18
Surry
Live Music: Flute and piano with Deirdre McArdle and Deiran Manning, 4 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
Monday, 6/19
Blue Hill
All Age Workshop: With Pan Coalition Steel Band: 6-7 PM, town park, 412-3609, mondaynightsinthepark.info.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Ellsworth
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Hancock County Habitat for Humanity, 7:30 PM, Knowlton Park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Juneteenth 2023: Commemorate June 19, 1865, music, poets, speakers, artisans, food, Knowlton Park, 2-6 PM, juneteenthdowneast.org.
Tuesday, 6/20
Brooklin
Mystery Book Group: Any of Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories, 1 PM, library, 359-2276.
Handwork: Bring knitting, crocheting, other handwork, 2 PM, library, 348-2899.
Drop In Tech Help: No appointment necessary, 2-4 PM, library, 348-2899.
Castine
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk: Boat ride and hike with forager and author Tom Seymour, 1:30-4 PM, reserve at wilsonmuseum.org.
Wednesday, 6/21
Blue Hill
Outdoor Program for Kids: Wild Sun Catchers, learn about yarrow, 3:30 PM, library lawn, register at 374-5515.
Deer Isle
Island Heritage Trust Hiking Club: Meet every Wed to explore, 9 AM, Barred Island, Goose Cover Rd, 348-2455, islandheritagetrust.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 6/22
Castine
Lecture: The Singular Life of Mary Tyler Jackson by Georgia Zildjian, via Zoom, 7 PM, register at 326-4118 or castinehistoricalsociety.org.
Deer Isle
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Friday, 6/23
Castine
Castine Uncovered Walking Tours: 1 hour, historical society, Fri. and Mon. till 10/9, 10 AM, no reservation, 326-4118.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Saturday, 6/24
Brooksville
Concert: Ella & Fellas, 7 PM, Methodist church, 459-7850.
Deer Isle
Fundraiser Bean Supper: Two seatings, 5 and 6 PM, donations to benefit Pesek family, St. Brendan church, 5-7 PM, 348-6240.
Penobscot
Breakfast: 7-9 AM, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Sunday, 6/25
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Rich Boulet from BH library discusses movement to suppress free thought and intellectual freedom, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Stonington
Book Sale Bash on the Bay: Free book, DVD, puzzle or magazine, discounts offered, 10 AM-2 PM, library, 367-5926.
Monday, 6/26
Blue Hill
Simmering Pot Community Meal: 2:30-6 PM, Fisher Hall, Congregational Church, 460-7890.
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits The Ark Animal Shelter, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Visiting artist and Fab Lab residents, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
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.
Tuesday, 6/27
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Blacksmithing, ceramics, fiber, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 6/28
Brooklin
Book Group: The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, 4 PM, library, in person and via Zoom, email staff@friendml.org for link.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Blacksmithing, graphics, metals, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Community Conversation: Humans, animals and climate change, 4:30-6 PM, Island Heritage Trust barn, 420 Sunset Rd, 348-2455.
little deer isle
Island Heritage Trust Hiking Club: Meet every Wed to explore, 9 AM, Lisa Tolman Wotton, Blastow Cove Rd, 348-2455, islandheritagetrust.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 6/29
Lecture: Castine Occupation, Accommodation, Collaboration, and Treason in the War of 1812, 7 PM, Wilson Museum, 326-9247.
Friday, 6/30
Blue Hill
New Surry Theatre Production: Misery, thru 7/15, based on a Stephen King novel, town hall theater, tickets and show times at newsurrytheatre.org.
Chamber Music: Mozart, Moore, Schubert, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 7/2, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Speaker event: Dr Josh Smith, on the topic The Discordant Roots of Maine’s Statehood, 7 PM, library, 374-5515.
Brooklin
Storytime: Stories, craft, sing and play, every Friday 10:30 AM, library, 359-2276.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Ellsworth
Tea Party and Tour: Black House Museum, 3 PM, limited to 12 people, preregister at woodlawnellsworth.org/events.
Saturday, 7/1
Brooksville
Cribbage Tournament: Supports construction of new lodge, sign up at 4:30 PM, games start 5:30 PM, community center, 326-8567.
Castine
Opening Reception: Les Canadiennes, group art exhibition, 5-7 PM, gallery b., gallerybgallery.com.
Sunday, 7/2
Surry
Classical Music: DaPonte String Quartet, 4 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
Monday, 7/3
Castine
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Castine Arts Association, 7:30 PM, town dock, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 7/5
Stonington
Coffee Socials: 9 AM every Wed, Community of Christ Church.
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 7/6
Deer Isle
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Friday, 7/7
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Clarke, Stravinsky, Brahms, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 7/9, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concert: 2 PM, library, 374-2203.
Castine
Castine Uncovered Walking Tours: 1 hour, historical society, Fri. and Mon. till 10/9, 10 AM, no reservation, 326-4118.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Open House and Artist Talk: Outdoors, refreshments and conversation with Maine artists, 2-6 PM, Turtle Gallery, 348-9977.
Stonington
Jazz Performance: 7:30 PM, gWatson Gallery, 68 Main St, tickets at 367-2900.
Surry
Live Music: Singer/songwriter Tim Seeley, 7 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
Saturday, 7/8
Blue Hill
Historic Orchard Tour: 1-4 PM, Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, 374-2459.
Penobscot
Penobscot Day: Breakfast, giant yard sale, float parade at 10 AM, BBQ, supper at 5 PM at Methodist church with 5:30 seating, music, fireworks at dark.
Surry
Contradance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Sunday, 7/9
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Kate Thomkins, owner of Chickadee Composting, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Surry
Piano Performance: Essex Piano Trio, Sounds of Vienna, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Monday, 7/10
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits The Simmering Pot, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Castine
Castine Uncovered Walking Tours: 1 hour, Historical Society, Fri. and Mon. till 10/9, 10 AM, no reservation, 326-4118.
Tuesday, 7/11
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6-7:30 PM, Congregational church, 359-8562.
Castine
Lecture: Portland’s African American Meeting House, in person at Emerson Hall and via Zoom, 7 PM, register at 326-4118 or castinehistoricalsociety.org.
Stonington
Community Breakfast: Hosted by Healthy Island Project, at Community of Christ Church and via Zoom, 7:30 AM, 367-6332.
Thursday, 7/13
Deer Isle
Children’s Storytime: At historical society, 1:30-3:30 PM, book reading and craft event, 416 Sunset Rd, 348-6400.
Friday, 7/14
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Janácek, Viñao, Fauré, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sun, 7/16, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concert: 2 PM, library, 374-2203.
Surry
Jazz Performance: Mark Neslusan & Friends, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Sunday, 7/16
Blue Hill
Bach Festival: Thru 8/22, program and tickets at bluehillbach.org.
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: WERU contributor Peter Neill, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Surry
Dance Performance: Bossov Ballet, 2 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
monday 7/17
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Visiting artist and Fab Lab residents, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Island Community Center, 7:30 PM, Island Community Center, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Tuesday, 7/18
bar harbor
Book Discussion: At First Light, about communities of artists and craftspeople who practice in Maine, 9:30 AM, College of the Atlantic, 288-5015.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Blacksmithing, graphics, wood, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 7/19
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Ceramics, fiber, metal, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Author Event: Kathie Fiveash reads her poetry from Human / Nature, 12-1 PM, Small Cove Park.
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Friday, 7/21
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Beethoven, Carter, Beach, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 7/23, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
Surry
Jazz Performance: John Gallagher & Friends, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Thursday, 7/20
Deer Isle
Salome Sellers Day: Celebrating her life with reenactments, special exhibits, demonstrations, 1-4 PM, historical society, 416 Sunset Rd, 348-6400.
Stonington
Kneisel Hall on Tour: 7 PM, Burnt Cove Church, 374-2203.
Saturday, 7/22
Penobscot
Breakfast: 7-9 AM, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488
Sunday, 7/23
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Vermont homesteader Greg Joly explores stone wall techniques, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Monday, 7/24
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Peninsula Pan, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Book Club: Air Guitar by Dave Hickey, 6:30 PM, in person and via Zoom, register at stoningtonlibrary.org or 367-5926.
Wednesday, 7/26
Brooklin
Kneisel Hall on Tour: 7 PM, Beth Eden Chapel, 374-2203.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 7/27
Deer Isle
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Friday, 7/28
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Mozart, Enescu, Fauré, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 7/30, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concert: 2 PM, library, 374-2203.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Surry
Art Talk: Robert Shetterly, Americans Who Tell The truth, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308, surryartsandevents.com.
Sunday, 7/30
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Author Avery Kamila, discussion on history of vegetarianism, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Surry
Classical Performance: The Silver Duo, piano and cello, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308, surryartsandevents.com.
Friday, 7/31
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits East Blue Hill Library Association, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Visiting artist and Fab Lab residents, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Tuesday, 8/1
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Ceramics, fiber, graphics, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 8/2
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Glass, metal, concrete, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 8/3
Castine
Castine Classic Yacht Race: Skippers meeting 8:30 AM, race starts at noon, from Castine to Camden, castineclassic.com.
Deer Isle
Historic Artifact Search: With Bert Yankielun, search around Sellers house, 1-4 PM, historical society, 416 Sunset Rd, 348-6400.
Friday, 8/4
Blue Hill
New Surry Theatre Production: Seussical the Musical thru 8/19, musical extravaganza, town hall theater, tickets and show times at newsurrytheatre.org.
Chamber Music: Roussel, Carter, Brahms, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 8/6, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concert: 2 PM, library, 374-2203.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Open House and Artist Talk: Outdoors, refreshments and conversation with Maine artists, 2-6 PM, Turtle gallery, 348-9977.
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.
Surry
Jazz Performance: Elena Ciampa, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Saturday, 8/5
Blue Hill
Maritime Heritage Festival: History, exhibits, vendors, hands-on events, music, touch tanks, 10 AM-4 PM, town wharf. Info: 374-7118.
Historic Orchard Tour: 1-4 PM, Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, 374-2459.
Brooksville
Cribbage Tournament: Supports construction of new lodge, sign up at 4:30 PM, games start 5:30 PM, Community Center, 326-8567.
Brooklin
Eggemoggin Reach Regatta: Yacht race off Brooklin, erregatta.com.
Ellsworth
Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor Training: With Pat Lawson and Nina Zeldin, 9 AM-5 PM both Sat and Sun, nina@healthyacadia.org.
Sunday, 8/6
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Brooksville director Brook Minner discusses attempts to ban books and proposed bill, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Surry
Piano Recital: Annemieke McLane, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308, info@surryartsandevents.com.
Monday, 8/7
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Peninsula Pan, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Tuesday, 8/8
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6-7:30 PM, Congregational church, 359-8562.
Wednesday, 8/9
Stonington
Coffee Socials: 9 AM every Wed, Community of Christ Church.
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 8/10
Castine
Lecture: Deborah Pulliam annual lecture, Cargos of Despair: Northern New England and the Slave Trade, Delano Auditorium, also Zoom, 7 PM, register for Zoom at 326-4118 or castinehistoricalsociety.org.
Deer Isle
Children’s Storytime: At historical society, 1:30-3:30 PM, book reading and craft event, 416 Sunset Rd, 348-6400.
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Friday, 8/11
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Mozart, Bridge Schumann, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 8/13, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concert: 2 PM, library, 374-2203.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Ellsworth
Tea Party and Tour: Black House Museum tour, 3 PM, limited to 12 people, pre-register at woodlawnellsworth.org/events.
Surry
Live Music: Flamenco guitar with Juanito Pascual, 7 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
Saturday, 8/12
Penobscot
Breakfast: Methodist Church, 7-9 AM, offerings benefit Tree of Life Food Pantry, 326-9488.
Supper: 5:30 PM, one seating only, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Surry
Contradance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Sunday, 8/13
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Rabbi Rachel Isaacs discusses blessings and challenges of Jewish life, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Surry
Classical Piano Performance: Deborah Fortier, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Monday, 8/14
Deer Isle
Annual Meeting: Historical society, 6 PM, 416 Sunset Rd, 348-6400.
Haystack Artist Presentations: Visiting artist and Fab Lab residents, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Ellsworth
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Master Gardener volunteers, 7:30 PM, Loaves and Fishes Pantry, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Tuesday, 8/15
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Ceramics, fiber, glass, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 8/16
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Graphics, metal, wood, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Friday, 8/18
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Wijeratne, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 8/20, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
Surry
Swing Jazz and Cabaret: The Acadia Barn Cats, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
saturday 8/19
Blue Hill
Jonathan Fisher Antique Show: Fairgrounds, 9 AM-2 PM, rain or shine, early buyers admission 8 AM.
Sunday, 8/20
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: College of the Atlantic professor Todd Siebold discusses history of white supremacy , 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
the island
LIghthouse Cruise: Tour of Stonington archipelago, 5:30-7:30 PM, leaves from Isle au Haut Boat Services, buy tickets at islandheritagetrust.org.
Surry
Violin Performance: Amos Lawrence, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Monday, 8/21
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Healthy Peninsula, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Lighthouse Boat Tour: Sponsored by historical society, limited to 50, 9 AM-1 PM, for info and reservations, call 348-6400.
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Tuesday, 8/22
Deer Isle
Coastal Fisheries Fanfare: Sea shanties, storytelling, song and merriment, 5-8 PM, Reach Arts Center at DI school. 367-2708.
Thursday, 8/24
Castine
Historical Society Annual Meeting and Program: 4-6 PM, in person at Castine Inn, and via Zoom, register at castinehistoricalsociety.org.
Deer Isle
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Friday, 8/25
Blue Hill
Chamber Music: Haydn, Ravel and more, Kneisel Hall, 7:30 PM, also Sunday 8/27, 4 PM, tickets@kneisel.org.
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Saturday, 8/26
Penobscot
Breakfast: 7-9 AM, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Sunday, 8/27
Brooksville
Summer Speaker Series: Deb Soule of Avena Botanicals leads workshop on herbal remedies, 4 PM, The Good Life Center, goodlife.org.
Monday, 8/28
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Climate Action Network, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Intro to Fab Lab , 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
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.
Tuesday, 8/29
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Glass, graphics, metal, wood, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Wednesday, 8/30
Deer Isle
Haystack Artist Presentations: Faculty, 7 PM, Gateway Auditorium, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Stonington
Hearth & Soul Pizza & FarmDrop Pick-up: Wood fired pizza, 4-6 PM, support Healthy Island Project, local produce too, 91 S Burnt Cove, 367-6332.
Thursday, 8/31
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Fair: Through Labor Day. Rides, food, animals, exhibits, shows and more, info at bluehillfair.com.
Friday, 9/1
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Open House and Artist Talk: Outdoors, refreshments and conversation with Maine artists, 2-6 PM, Turtle gallery, 348-9977.
Deer Isle
Studio Walkthrough: Self-guided, view work made, open to public 4:30-6 PM, Haystack Mountain School, 348-2306, haystack-mtn.org.
Saturday, 9/2
Blue Hill
Historic Orchard Tour: 1-4 PM, Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, 374-2459.
monday 9/4
Blue Hill
Flash! in the Pans: Street dance, benefits Word Literary Arts Festival, 7:30 PM, town park, sebrookman@gmail.com.
Surry
Jazz Performance: Elena Ciampa & Friends, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Thursday, 9/7
Castine
Lecture: With Dr Mary Freeman, slavery and emancipation of Maine, via Zoom and in person; register at 326-4118, or castinehistoricalsociety.org.
Friday, 9/8
Deer Isle
Talk and Tour of Nellieville: Rain or shine, 2 PM, 348-6182.
Saturday, 9/9
Penobscot
Supper: 5:30 PM, one seating only, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Surry
Contradance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Tuesday, 9/12
Blue Hill
NAMI Maine Family Support Group: For family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, 6-7:30 PM, Congregational church, 359-8562.
Stonington
Community Breakfast: Hosted by Healthy Island Project, at Community of Christ Church and via Zoom, 7:30 AM, 367-6332.
Friday, 9/15
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
Surry
Singer-Songwriter Performance: Don Sarlin, 7PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Sunday, 9/17
Surry
Live Music: Contemporary music with Phil Acimovic, 4 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
Friday, 9/22
Surry
Music Performace: The Harborside Trio, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 8 Cross Rd, 667-1308.
Saturday, 9/23
Penobscot
Breakfast: 7-9 AM, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Sunday, 9/24
Surry
Classical Music: DaPonte String Quartet, 4 PM, Surry Arts & Events, 667-1308.
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.
Wednesday, 9/27
Surry
Celtic Music: Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Friday, 9/29
Surry
Folk Music: The Rough & Tumble, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Sunday, 10/1
Surry
Classical Performance: Deiran Manning, piano, 4 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Friday, 10/6
Surry
Jazz Performance: Swingmatism, 7 PM, Surry Arts and Events, 667-1308.
Saturday, 10/14
Castine
Walking Tour of Castine’s African American History: 10 AM, rain date 10/21, historical society, register at 326-4118.
Penobscot
Harvest Supper: 5:30 PM, one seating only, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Surry
Contradance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Friday, 10/20
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
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.
Saturday, 10/28
Penobscot
Breakfast: 7-9 AM, Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd, 326-9488.
Saturday, 11/11
Surry
Contradance: All dances taught, no partner needed, 7-10 PM, potluck snacks, school, 385-7694.
Friday, 11/17
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
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.
Friday, 12/15
Penobscot
Music Buffet Coffee House: 7-8 PM open mic, 8-9 PM featured artist, Methodist Church, free will offering for fuel assistance, food pantry, 326-9488.
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.