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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.