Explore one of New England’s premier showcases of fine art, antiques, and decorative treasures. Featuring 34 distinguished exhibitors from across the region, the Downeast Art & Antiques Show offers an extraordinary selection of artwork, furniture, maritime artifacts, jewelry, folk art, collectibles, and more. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply appreciate history, craftsmanship, and design, there is something for everyone to enjoy during this three-day event on the beautiful Maine Maritime Academy campus.

Please join us for the Rural Hall's 6th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale! This year our them is COLORS! Outstanding Surry artists will be displaying and selling selections of their finest work. Complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cash and checks are accepted for artwork purchases. A percentage of each sale helps the upkeep of historic Rural Hall.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1706777777113592

Chamber music performance featuring works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. 7:30pm. $45/$35/Free. Visit kneisel.org for details and tickets.

The 2026 Annual Jonathan Fisher House Antiques Show will be held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 15th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Dealers from around the country will be selling antiques of all kinds. The venue is the animal exhibit sheds of the county fairgrounds made famous in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. Admission is $10.00, or early buyer's admission is $15.00 to be admitted at 8:00 am. There will be something for everyone!

FMI antiques@jonathanfisherhouse.org or call 374-2459.

Join artist Tom Curry and designer Elizabeth Whelan for a couple of hours of creativity. Vegetables, flowers, and fruit have always been a source of study and inspiration, so bring your sketchbook, pencils, and paints, or come and learn to make monoprints. All ages and skill levels are welcome. (Rain date, August 22.)

Explore one of New England’s premier showcases of fine art, antiques, and decorative treasures. Featuring 34 distinguished exhibitors from across the region, the Downeast Art & Antiques Show offers an extraordinary selection of artwork, furniture, maritime artifacts, jewelry, folk art, collectibles, and more. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply appreciate history, craftsmanship, and design, there is something for everyone to enjoy during this three-day event on the beautiful Maine Maritime Academy campus.

Kids of all ages are invited to come to the Blue Hill Library to meet Dash the certified therapy dog at 10:30 a.m.! Dash will be in the Larchwood Children's Room available for kids to meet, snuggle with, and read stories to if they so choose. Dash is a certified therapy dog and he loves to meet kids.  Jyl Hershman-Ross (Dash’s handler) is a Level 3 Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Practitioner.  She is a Behavior Consultant working with challenging, fearful, disabled, and shy dogs and an experienced Certified Professional Dog Trainer. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

Annual get together where friends and neighbors enjoy an ice cream with all the toppings!

Five unique performances to choose from. Enjoy the repertoire that students have prepared during the immersive Young Artist Program.
Weds., 8/12, 7:30p
Thurs,, 8/13, 2 & 7:30p
Sat., 8/15, 2 & 7:30p
Free!

Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Mainescape on South Street in Blue Hill for an energetic performance by The Bob Dylan Belated Birthday Benefit Band. Enjoy delicious food from a local food truck, Naiad beer on tap, and help support a great cause—donations collected during the event will benefit Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and spend a summer afternoon enjoying great music while supporting local land conservation.

The Penobscot Historical Society invites you to an old fashion Chicken Pot Pie supper with Cole Slaw. Topped off this delicious meal with Gingerbread and Whipped Cream. Beverage included. 50/50 Raffle. PHS grounds at 88 North Penobscot Road/Route 199. Adults $15. Children under 12 $8. FMI Jan 207-754-8910

Five unique performances to choose from. Enjoy the repertoire that students have prepared during the immersive Young Artist Program.
Weds., 8/12, 7:30p
Thurs,, 8/13, 2 & 7:30p
Sat., 8/15, 2 & 7:30p
Free!

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for Music and Movement Storytime at 10:30 a.m. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music, sound, and movement. For more information, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Visit Penobscot Historical Society, every Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. through August 23, 2026. Come tour 1800s schoolhouse, a market with post office, Cape Cod house with furnishings and many displays such as military uniforms, an original telephone switchboard, and dolls and toys. Free tour with a docent. 207 206-5292.

Bring your apron and/or an insatiable appetite for Friend Memorial's Second Annual BBQ Cookoff, held at the Atlantic Boat Company (355 Flye Point Road) in Brooklin on Sunday 8/16 from 4 to 7 p.m. Live music will be provided by Maine Weather, and many prizes will be given away! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, free of charge. Visit our website to sign up to compete! friendml.org

Archaeological sites along the Maine coast show that swordfish existed in the Gulf of Maine between approximately 5,500 and 3,700 years ago. Excavations at multiple Maine sites have produced swordfish rostra, vertebrae, and other remains, indicating that Wabanaki ancestors harvested and processed these large fish for millennia. In this presentation, Dr. Bonnie Newsom will discuss the presence of swordfish in Wabanaki homeland and what these archaeological data reveal about past marine conditions, Wabanaki fishing practices, and how climate change affected local ecosystems. Through archaeological study of swordfish remains from the Gulf of Maine, we can appreciate the sophisticated relationship Indigenous peoples had with swordfish specifically, and the marine environment more broadly.

https://goodlife.org/event/swordfish-in-wabanaki-homeland-2026/

Bagaduce Music brings Joachim Cooder to Emlen Hall in Blue Hill on Sunday, August 16, for an evening performance from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Joachim Cooder is an American percussionist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his innovative blend of world music, Americana, and folk traditions.Advanced ticket pricing available until August 3 at 9 a.m.; tickets at the door only if capacity allows.

Chamber music performance featuring works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. 7:30pm. $45/$35/Free. Visit kneisel.org for details and tickets.

Join us for a fun shoreline exploration event for families and kids of all ages! Learn about the interesting creatures that call our intertidal zone home, the challenges they face, and how we can safely look at them up close. You will be joined by staff from Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Healthy Peninsula, and Island Heritage Trust.

Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain and rocks can be slippery - if you have any accessibility concerns please get in touch with us. Snacks will be provided, and we will have nets and buckets on hand. Drop in anytime during these hours, and no registration is required. All are welcome!

Presenters: Session 5 Studio Assistant Fellows.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public. Full schedule available online: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Kids are invited to a special Firetruck Storytime at the Blue Hill Library on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m.  We will read stories about firetrucks and Blue Hill Fire Department Fireman Stefan Blanchard will bring the firetruck for kids to explore and sit inside. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Join Katama Murray from Teach Peace Prints, where she will be leading an eco-printing workshop at Friend Memorial Public Library (1 Reach Road) in Brooklin on Tuesday 8/18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Eco-printing is the process of taking plants and food waste, extracting its natural pigments via steaming, and making wonderful, colorful art! No experience is necessary, and all are welcome to join! Please see link to sign up for a limited spot!

https://friendml.org/2026/07/01/eco-printing-workshops/

Brooklin Garden Club’s August program by local naturalist, Leslie Clapp, will explore the incredible journey from Maine to Mexico…and back of the Monarch Butterfly. This photographic presentation will follow the Monarch Butterfly as it begins its life as a tiny egg on a milkweed plant in Maine, develops into a caterpillar, spends two weeks as a chrysalis, then emerges as a gorgeous adult that migrates all the way to Mexico for the winter. Experience what it is like to stand in the middle of a fir forest outside Mexico City, surrounded by millions of Monarchs just before they finally make their way back to the United States in the spring where they start the cycle of life once again.

Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) will be holding an author talk with Caroline Bicks on Tuesday 8/18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Bicks will be discussing her new book, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King." If that's not enough, she's also the Stephen E. King Chair of Literature at the University of Maine! Anyone is welcome to join, free of charge! friendml.org

Donna Rankin is a soulful, music loving spirit, drawn to the storytelling of country music and the energy of rock and roll as she sings, often strumming a guitar, playing piano, breathing life into a harmonica or picking tunes out on a mandolin. Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd. Admission by donation to support the tree of Life food Pantry, the steeple fund for the Reversing Falls Sanctuary and community needs.

August 19 - Energy Coaching. A free program that connects neighbors to discuss home energy efficiency, how to save money and what rebates are available for any income Mainers. 

The Walk-in Cafe is free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.

Horse owners and equine enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized liberty horsemanship trainer Patrick of Gamilah Unbridled when he visits Bagaduce River Equine Rescue (BRER) in Brooksville on Wednesday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The one-day educational event will introduce participants to the principles of liberty horsemanship while emphasizing trust, communication, and partnership between horse and human.

The event is free and open to the public. Details and registration information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1349927537275519

https://www.gamilahunbridled.com

Father and daughter team, Jim and Emma Krosschell, will present poetry from their respective books, Man Afield, published by Prolific Pulse Press in March 2026, and Hermitage, published by Littoral Books in October 2024. Proceeds from book sales will be donated to Island Heritage Trust and Stonington Public Library. Admission is by donation.

The rain location is at the Stonington Public Library, 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME.

On Wednesday August 19, Burnt Cove Boil in Stonington is hosting a Concert on the Cove benefit for Island Heritage Trust. This is a fun community summer celebration, featuring tasty lobsters from Fifield Fisheries with all the fixings, scenic views and great live music.

Buy tickets on IHT's website: islandheritagetrust.org/concert-on-the-cove/
Questions? Please email lclifford@islandheritagetrust.org or call 207-348-2455

Join Sedgwick Village Library for the 6th Annual Poetry Night! Bring your own poem or read a favorite. Whether narrative, dramatic, lyric, haiku, free verse or sonnet, all styles are welcome.

The Penobscot Marine Museum presents No Sleep ’Til Brooklin: Pack Dodge and the Haven Colony, 1900–1930 at the Rockbound Chapel in Brooklin, on display through September 30, 2026. Featuring rare early 20th-century photographs taken by seasonal resident Parker “Pack” Dodge, the exhibit offers a unique look into daily life within Maine’s summer communities. The chapel is open 24/7 with free admission. A free community reception and slideshow will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. For details, visit PenobscotMarineMuseum.org.

The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess at the Blue Hill Public Library. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time. This free program is sponsored by the library. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Knitters are invited to come sit by the fireplace at the Blue Hill Public Library to work on and share projects with fellow knitters. The Knitting Group meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Come sing your heart out! Singing hymns together is all about connection, nostalgia, and fun. Whether you sing like an angel or only in the shower, your voice is welcome here.

The Blue Hill Heritage Trust has been named the August 2026 recipient of the Blue Hill Co-op's "Change for Good" program! This program highlights a different non-profit every month, and helps raise funds and generates support for local causes.

Stop by the Co-op during these hours to visit our BHHT staffed table. Learn about current and upcoming projects, peruse our merchandise, or just say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

Pizza Night with Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea Epsicopal Church. All are welcome.

Downeast with SPL: Wine & Cheese Sunset Cruise.  Join Stonington Public Library and Isle au Haut Boat Services aboard Otter. Captain Garret Aldrich will take you on an evening tour of Stonington Harbor with delicious bites and sips—beyond just wine and cheese—for all to enjoy.  Bask in a glorious sunset while giving back to a public resource, Stonington Public Library, that opens its doors to everyone.

To make reservations and for payment information, contact SPL by phone at 207-367-5926 or email stonington.public.library@gmail.com. Please note that SPL is handling all reservations for the sunset cruise.

https://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/downeast-with-spl-wine-cheese-sunset-cruise/

On Saturday, Aug. 22, Leslie Cummins and Tim Seabrook, along with volunteers Torrey Luker and Cori Carter, will guide visitors through the reconstructed historic orchard at the Fisher House at 44 Mines Rd. in Blue Hill, and discuss Fisher’s original design and planting, as well as the process of re-establishing the orchard based on the documented apple varieties from Fisher’s original orchard map. Tours are free from 1-4 PM, though donations to support the Fisher House are welcome. FMI 374-2459.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for Music and Movement Storytime at 10:30 a.m. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music, sound, and movement. For more information, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

The Penobscot Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned ice cream social on the grounds paired with an antiques show-and-tell in the style of Antiques Road Show. Participants are encouraged to bring a family heirloom, antique, or estate sale find for identification and valuation by James Spruce of Cross Spruce Antiques in Milford. Hand churned ice cream in classic flavors will be served up in cups and cones while Mike and Susie Fay play reels and other tunes. Free to all. Donations Appreciated.

Visit Penobscot Historical Society, every Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. through August 23, 2026. Come tour 1800s schoolhouse, a market with post office, Cape Cod house with furnishings and many displays such as military uniforms, an original telephone switchboard, and dolls and toys. Free tour with a docent. 207 206-5292.

This talk considers the history of “commoning” as a way in which generations of people around the world and right here in Maine have resisted private property, settler colonialism, and enclosure by moving more lightly across places, from swamps and forests to urban edges and oceans. Can sharing energy, food, and transport help us achieve more ethical relations of trans-species climate justice?

https://goodlife.org/event/mobile-commoning-2026

Presenters: Lara Henderson, Fab Lab; Robert Alan Grand, Writing; Miles Gracey, Wood.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public. Full schedule available online: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Youth Services Librarian Claire at the Blue Hill Public Library for preschool storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.  We will read a few picture books, sing songs, and make a craft.  This is a great way to meet and connect with other families in the area, read stories, and spend time together. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

"DownEast SongCrafters" are a group of singer-songwriters, exploring, sharing and creating songs. Bring your instrument, lyrics and chords to share for others to follow along as you perform your completed piece, a "snippet" or just a melody. We encourage all ideas and levels of songcrafters to join us. You can hear some of us on the CREATE section of Rising Tide. Come and share your songs /ideas within a supportive environment! We will meet every other Tuesday until end of August (7/28, 8/11 & 8/25).
For more info, email Basha: downeastsongcrafters@gmail.com

Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) will be holding an author talk with Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman on Tuesday 8/25 from 4 to 5 p.m. Packer is a bestselling author whose latest novel, "Some Bright Nowhere," was chosen for Oprah's Book Club last year. Waldman is also a bestselling author and Peabody Award winner, writer of the well-regarded "Mommy-Track Mystery" series. Anyone is welcome to join, free of charge! friendml.org

Presenters: Jeremiah Ibarra, Ceramics; Ziba Rajabi, Graphics; Jessica Calderwood, Metals.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public. Full schedule available online: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

August 26 - Coffee and Conversation

The Walk-in Cafe is free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.

Kids 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to playgroup in the Blue Hill town park with Youth Services Librarian Claire Malina on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.- noon for a variety of activities and play. This is a great way to meet and connect with other families in the area and to play together outdoors!  We will meet at the park in most weather:however, if it is raining, playgroup will take place in the Howard Room of the Blue Hill Public Library. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net.

Presenters: Megan Stelljes, Glass; Stephanie Metz, Fiber.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public. Full schedule available online: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

In an effort to maintain our French language skills, Library Director Rich Boulet and volunteer Natalie Moses will host French Roast, a weekly in-person French language conversation group that meets every Thursday at the Blue Hill Public Library.  Refreshments will be served, and this program is free and open to all. For more information, please contact Rich at rboulet@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Presenters: Session 6 Studio Assistant Fellows.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public. Full schedule available online: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess at the Blue Hill Public Library. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time. This free program is sponsored by the library. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Knitters are invited to come sit by the fireplace at the Blue Hill Public Library to work on and share projects with fellow knitters. The Knitting Group meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Join us for a special hometown screening of Downeast Hardcore: Stories from the Kave at the historic Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, Maine. After making its World Premiere at the Maine International Film Festival, Downeast Hardcore returns home to the community where this remarkable story began. Sponsored by Compass Rose Books. Following the film, John Boit of the Rising Tide will host a Q+A with director Ricky Leighton.

Kids of all ages are invited to come to the Blue Hill Library to meet Dash the certified therapy dog at 10:30 a.m.! Dash will be in the Larchwood Children's Room available for kids to meet, snuggle with, and read stories to if they so choose. Dash is a certified therapy dog and he loves to meet kids.  Jyl Hershman-Ross (Dash’s handler) is a Level 3 Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Practitioner.  She is a Behavior Consultant working with challenging, fearful, disabled, and shy dogs and an experienced Certified Professional Dog Trainer. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

Bring the whole family or come alone and meet new friends, either way, join us for the BCC Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 30! Enjoy a breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more while spending time with friends, neighbors, and family. Whether you're catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, it's the perfect way to start your day!

Admission: $10 per person, payable at the door.
We can't wait to welcome you for a morning of great food, community, and fun! All proceeds from this event go towards the purchase of a new exhaust hood extinguisher system for the community center.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for Music and Movement Storytime at 10:30 a.m. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music, sound, and movement. For more information, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Good Life Center resident stewards Lucy and Jordan have led writing and poetry workshops for years. In this hands-on workshop for writers of all experience levels, participants will explore sensory writing with a focus on place and memory. Drawing inspiration from The Good Life Center’s gardens and from short excerpts by the Nearings and contemporary authors, we’ll engage in guided exercises to craft vivid, sensory-rich pieces. Along the way, we’ll dive into craft techniques to sharpen our sentences, deepen our attention, and foster a greater sense of connection—to the natural world, to our writing, and to one another.
Suggested donation: $10

https://goodlife.org/event/tending-the-page-2026

Alyssa & Michael O’Brien, co-founders of Protect Ancient Forests, make the case for working together to protect our remaining old-growth and mature public forests — why they’re irreplaceable, how policy shapes their fate, and what it looks like to build a movement on their behalf. Drawing on law, education, and deep roots in the Maine landscape, they’ll invite us to join them.

https://goodlife.org/event/protect-ancient-forests-2026

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Come sing your heart out! Singing hymns together is all about connection, nostalgia, and fun. Whether you sing like an angel or only in the shower, your voice is welcome here.

Join us for a special celebration, marking the The Good Life Center’s designation on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. It will feature garden tours, food, music, and speaker: Noel Paul Stookey- musician, activist, and member of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Come sing your heart out! Singing hymns together is all about connection, nostalgia, and fun. Whether you sing like an angel or only in the shower, your voice is welcome here.

Pizza Night with Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea Epsicopal Church. All are welcome.

Celebrate Maine Coastal Cleanup month with the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust. All community members are welcome to participate. Bags and gloves will be provided. Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for both the outdoor weather and the tasks involved. Rain date: Sunday, September 20. No registration required.

For additional details or inquiries, please contact:
BHHT Office: (207)374-5118
Shaw Institute: info@shawinstitute.org or (207) 374-2135

On Saturday, Sept. 26, Leslie Cummins and Tim Seabrook, along with volunteers Torrey Luker and Cori Carter, will guide visitors through the reconstructed historic orchard at the Fisher House at 44 Mines Rd. in Blue Hill, and discuss Fisher’s original design and planting, as well as the process of re-establishing the orchard based on the documented apple varieties from Fisher’s original orchard map. Tours are free from 1-4 PM, though donations to support the Fisher House are welcome. FMI 374-2459.

Free, PMM’s Main Street Gallery

Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org