Flyer for Bagaduce Music community instrument sale and swap event, featuring details for instrument drop off on December 9 and 10, and the sale on December 10 from noon to 8 PM, including information about selling, buying, and donating instruments, as well as community activities like a potluck and fundraising.

Bagaduce Music – Second Wind Instrument Sale & Swap

Second Wind is Bagaduce Music’s year-end instrument and gear sale/swap, set up for anyone looking to upgrade, start playing, or move an unused instrument along. Proceeds benefit the Bagaduce Music Scholarship Fund, and the event includes an instrument drop-off window, sale hours, a free guided jam, and a community potluck to round out the day. Learn more on their website.

Address: Bagaduce Music, 49 South Street, Blue Hill

Instrument Drop-off: Tuesday, December 9, 11am–4pm; Wednesday, December 10, 10am–12pm

Instrument Sale & Event: Wednesday, December 10, 12–8pm; Free guided jam 5–6pm; Community potluck 7–9pm

Contact: 207-374-5454;

kristen@bagaducemusic.org

Event poster for a concert named Kongero on Saturday, December 20, with a vocal workshop at 3 pm and a concert plus dance at 7 pm, featuring a black-and-white photo of a four-woman vocal group, flags and event details.

Bagaduce Music – Kongero Workshop & Concert

Bagaduce Music brings Swedish vocal group Kongero to Blue Hill for a hands-on workshop and evening concert, followed by a Scandi dance after-party. The afternoon workshop at Bagaduce Music welcomes all levels to explore Swedish folk singing and harmony, while the evening performance at The Bay School’s Emlen Hall offers rich folk’apella harmonies and storytelling capped by dancing with Bagaduce Spelmanslag. Learn more on their website.

Workshop Address: Bagaduce Music, 49 South St, Blue Hill

Workshop Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00pm

Concert Address: The Bay School, Emlen Hall, 17 Bay School Drive, Blue Hill, ME

Concert Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:00pm (concert followed by Scandi dance after-party)

Contact: events@bagaducemusic.org

Colloquy Downeast

Colloquy Downeast organizes small discussion groups—colloquies—on everything from history and literature to science and politics, meeting both on and off the peninsula and online. It’s a low-key way for people who already bump into one another around town to dig a little deeper into shared interests. Current offerings are listed on their website.

Address: Sessions meet in various locations and online

Regular/Holiday Hours: See website for winter sessions

Contact: info@colloquydowneast.org

Haystack Open House

Haystack’s Open House is a hands-on way to get through December’s darkness, inviting families into the Fab Lab to see what’s possible when craft meets digital tools. This free, family-friendly event at the Center for Community Programs in Deer Isle includes equipment demos (3D printers and laser cutters), refreshments, festive crafts, and a chance to make LED paper-circuitry pop-up holiday cards that actually light up. Learn more about Haystack’s Winter Programs and the Fab Lab on their website.

Address: 22 Church Street, Deer Isle

Event Time: Saturday, December 13, 10am–1pm

Contact: 207-348-2306

Opera House Arts

Opera House Arts uses the performing arts to bring people together and encourage creativity. This holiday season, they’re offering seasonal performances and community events that make for memorable holiday outings in Stonington. See the full schedule on their website.

Address: 1 School St, Stonington

Regular/Holiday Hours: Open for seasonal events (see website for schedule)

Contact: 207-367-2788

Sketch of a church with a tall steeple, stone foundation, and wooden upper structure, surrounded by trees.

St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church provides a welcoming place for holiday services, reflection, and community connection. The congregation focuses on the spiritual, physical, and social well-being of members and neighbors, inviting people of all backgrounds to participate. Learn more and see full schedule of services on their website.

Address: 330 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill

Regular Hours: Office hours 9am–1pm

Holiday Hours: See website for holiday services and events

Contact: 207-374-5200

Ballet dancer performing on stage with a colorful, whimsical background, including large candy props and nutcracker figures. One dancer is mid-pose with arms extended and leg raised, wearing a light purple tutu.

The Grand Theater

The Grand is an iconic Art Deco theater in Ellsworth that fosters social interaction and growth in artists and audiences through the arts, entertainment, and education. They’re offering several performances this holiday season, including The Nutcracker, How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical, and Annie. See the full schedule of showings on their website.

Address: 165 Main St, Ellsworth

Regular/Holiday Hours: See schedule of events

Contact: (207) 667-9500

Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth offers free support, information, and programming for people living with cancer and their caregivers across Downeast Maine. Visitors can find one‑on‑one guidance, support groups, movement classes, and other resources that help make a hard time feel a little less overwhelming, all at no cost. Learn more about their programs and volunteer opportunities at their website.

Address: 23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth

Regular & Holiday Hours: 9am–5pm

Contact: 207‑664‑0339;

angela@bethwrightcancercenter.org