From live music and workshops to kids’ activities and festivals, our events calendar keeps happenings across Blue Hill Peninsula in one easy place to scan by date. Browse what’s coming up here, or hop over to the homepage calendar if you like a full grid view.
Community Calendar
Haystack Studio Walk-Through + End-of-Session Auctions
The end-of-session Studio Walk-Throughs provide program participants and the public with the opportunity to visit all the Haystack studios and view the work created during the session’s workshops. Walk-Throughs are free and self-guided.
A Silent Auction will be open throughout the duration of the Walk-Through. A Live Auction will begin at 5:00 PM. Auction proceeds benefit Haystack’s fellowship programs and studio improvements.
Art Reception: Love Notes to Self
Edner Fago will be the featured artist at Ebb and Flow for the month of July with her original works on exhibit and available for sale.
Meet the Author: Philip Baker
Join us at the Brooksville Free Public Library to welcome and meet author Philip Baker on Thursday, July 2, 6-7 p.m. to discuss his first full-length novel 'Hunger Hill'. "This is a well-crafted crime thriller with loads of action, police procedures, plot surprises and a dramatic conclusion." - Bushnell on Books
For more information contact Stephanie at 207-326-4560 or stephanie@brooksvillelibrary.org
Contra Dance Benefit for Healthy Island Project
Some of Downeast Maine’s finest folk musicians are holding a series of concerts this summer raising funds for local nonprofit organizations doing vital work boosting community health and resilience. Supporting Healthy Island Project - a contra dance called by the lauded trad musician and dance leader Molly Gawler with music by BAMU Band & Friends (and Molly).
Come dance and support a wonderful organization. No experience needed. No partner needed. Just the dancing spirit and giving. Suggested donation at door= $20 or more!
Simply Summer: Small and Affordable Works
The Gallery Within at Reversing Falls Sanctuary, 818 Bagaduce Road, North Brooksville will start its summer art exhibitions with Simply Summer: Small and Affordable Works. Featuring works in a variety of mediums by 20 local artists. This exhibition celebrates accessible art with every piece priced under $200. The show offers visitors the chance to bring home original work from the region’s creative community at an approachable price point.
Stonington Six Road Race
Celebrate the Fourth of July and support the Island Community Center during the annual Stonington 6 road race. The Stonington 6 departs from the Community Center parking lot on the morning of July 4th. Participants will run/walk/stroll through a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) course. A one-mile “Fun Run” is also offered and great for younger or older participants. Registration includes a t-shirt and benefits the Island Community Center. Register here.
July 4th Celebration
Come to historic Castine for an all-day, town-wide celebration of our shared history. Enjoy activities and events for all ages: festivities starting at 7 am with 5k road race/1k walk (register at dock), a parade at 10 am, historic conversations with the Penobscot Expedition leaders at Fort George at 1 pm, the town band at 4 pm on the common, and the Willy Kelly Band and fireworks by the dock at 7 pm.
Library Fourth of July Book Sale
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a Fourth of July used book sale, on Saturday 7/4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. A great opportunity to take a book home with you, you won't have to bring back to the library!
Brooklin 4th of July Celebration: Band, Parade and BBQ
Come join us to celebrate 250 Years of Celebrating July 4th Independence Day!
4th of July @ Penobscot Marine Museum
FREE admission all day
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with free admission at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The day’s admission has been generously sponsored by Camden National Wealth Management. www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
Building Bee Boxes
Learn how to make native bee boxes on the Town Green with the Brooklin Food Corps after Brooklin’s classic Independence Day parade. An updated 2026 guide to local farmers and other producers (with a map!) will be distributed. Free and appropriate for all ages!
https://brooklinfoodcorps.org/events-calendar/
Lobster Roll Celebration
Third Annual fresh Maine Lobster Roll Celebration on Saturday 11 am to 1 pm 68 Main St., Castine Freshly made lobster roll with Cole Slaw, potato chips and two sweet cookies. Walk up buyers welcome but encourage advance orders at www.tcpoc.org. Orders can be prepaid by Venmo (@tcpoc.org) by credit card online or paid at time of pick-up with credit card, cash or check. Proceeds directly fund the Community Care & Outreach Programs of the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine.
Celebrate America 250 at the Bucksport Tea Party
Spend your Independence Day afternoon at a historic tea party hosted by the Bucksport Historical Society at the Town Gazebo. Hosted by Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, this event features the Maine National Guard’s Army 195th band performing a variety of music. The Historical Society will serve authentic colonial cookies, while "Liberty Lemonade" and "Boston Harbor Iced Tea" will be available thanks to event sponsor Hannaford. Additionally, the Bucksport Historical Museum will be open for special holiday hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Double Bill at Dolly’s Coffeehouse
Mike and Susie Fay, and Maine Weather, will be the featured performers at Dolly’s Coffeehouse at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Saturday, July 4th 7:00-9:00pm. Celebrating 47 years of performing together, Mike and Susie have an enormous eclectic repertoire that spans multiple genres of music from original songs, to folk, blues, Celtic, and beyond. Mike is a caller for Contra Dances and both he and Susie play in Contra Dance bands.
Peninsula Potters and Friends Pop-up Art Market!
Second annual pop-up event at the Brooksville Community Center, 1 Black Bear Road, Brooksville, ME 04617. Pottery, textiles, photography, broom-making, leatherwork and more!
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Rhea Vedro, Blacksmithing; John Fifield-Perez, Fiber; Tom Martin, Writing; J Taran Diamond, 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
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Art Show Opening & Artist Reception
Reception for local artists' original works to benefit the library. Come Celebrate! Reception is 4-6:00p.m. Tuesday July 7. The Art Show will be up all of July and August. For more information, please contact: Stephanie at 207-326-4560 or stephanie@brooksvillelibrary.org
Brooklin Town Band Performance
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) to check out a Town Band Performance! They will be performing Tuesday 7/7 from 6 to 7 p.m. on the library lawn; anyone and everyone is welcome to stop by free of charge!
BAMU Fiddle Band Concert
Local Fiddle Band plays hand clapping, toe tapping music. Admission by donation. A family event. Benefit Concert for the Outreach Ministry of the Brooksville United Methodist Church, with all donations being distributed for local needs including the Tree of life food Pantry and the Steeple Fund for the Reversing Falls Sanctuary. Handicapped accessible.
Lucy Wijnands Jazz Quartet @ Barncastle
Vocalist Lucy Wijnands has been a fixture on the NYC jazz scene from a very young age. She's a regular at jazz clubs throughout the city and has toured all over the world. Winner of the prestigious Ella Fitzgerald competition and the recipient of a President's Award for music, She's also sang in a 16-week residency with the world-famous Birdland Big Band. Lucy is well known to spellbind audiences with a delivery that is at once sly and soulful, playful and wise. In addition to singing, she is equally passionate about the visual arts, and is a highly accomplished painter. Her original artwork will be on display for sale the night of the concert.Joining her will be Dan Nicholas on guitar, Chris van Voorst, bass and Aaron Seeber, drums.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available). The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food - we recommend making a reservation at our restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand!
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Gillan Doty, Ceramics; Emma Senft, Wood; Jaida Grey Eagle, Graphics; Adam Zapotok, Fab Lab.
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
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe - Birthday Celebration
July 8 - Birthday Celebration
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.
Become Your Own Seamstress
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
Seaside Series with Steve Hindy
Steve Hindy will present from his book based on the life of his grandfather, The Ali Hindy Story: A Muslim Immigrant in 20th Century America, published in 2025. This is the story of a 12-year-old Syrian Muslim boy who left his troubled homeland in 1894 with two other boys and traveled to Europe and then America in search of two goals: to marry and start a business.
Bagaduce Music House Party
DownEast New Music is an ensemble dedicated to bringing dynamic performances of chamber music by living composers to DownEast and MidCoast Maine. Cellist Clare Monfredo and composer-pianist Conrad Winslow will present an evening of cello and piano music featuring works by composers of different generations and cultures — including Pulitzer-winning Americans Kevin Puts and George Crumb, alongside today's varied voices Emily Praetorius and Cassandra Miller — culminating in a world premiere by Winslow.
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Ninth Annual Cakes and Authors Event
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for our 9th annual Cakes and Authors event, hosted on Thursday 7/9 from 1 to 3 p.m. A celebration of our patrons, six local Maine authors will be selling books and there will be many kinds of cake! Music from jazz pianist Scott Cleveland will accompany the event, along with free books, children’s crafts, and our popular free raffle.
Monthly Sea Chantey Singalong
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
Blue Hill Heritage Trust-Farmland Forever Benefit Dinner
Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a special evening at the Blue Hill Country Club in support of our Farmland Forever Program, an initiative dedicated to protecting and preserving local farmland for this and future generations.
The Sugar Snaps at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant
8-piece R&B band from midcoast Maine The Sugar Snaps concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Discussion Series: “American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804”
The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Waterbound Quartet Concert
An acoustic quartet featuring Cindy Coombs and Frank Gotwals, vocals and guitar, David Quimby on bass and Tom Gotwals on trumpet. Original songs inspired by the sea, and unique interpretations of other artists. Admission by donation to benefit community outreach ministry of BUMC
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe - Bingo
July 15 - Bingo
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.
BHHT Intern-led Event: Tips and Ticks!
Join BHHT's summer intern, Casey, for tips and tricks when dealing with ticks! Stop by the table that is set up in the field at the Blue Hill Hayes & Service Trail trailhead for information on the little critters, the sprays that deter them, and all the associated risks and good-to-know information concerning both. The table will be set up from 10 AM to 12 PM, feel free to stop by before your hike! A tick drag will be occurring at 12 PM, where we will collect as many as possible and send them off for disease testing.
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Moth Night!
Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Todd Miller of Immersion Nature Tours for an exciting evening encounter with the moths of Blue Hill. Experience their dazzling diversity, and learn about their vital role in nature. With more than 3,000 species in Maine, you're bound to see something you've never seen before!
Beginner Level Chainsaw Training
Maine Woodland Owners and Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT) will once again offer its popular chainsaw training workshop at BHHT’s Meadowbrook Forest property in Surry on Friday, July 17 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. This hands-on beginner-level training provides instruction on saw handling and maintenance, protective equipment, firewood cutting, and tree felling.
Suffolk Puffs and Yoyos-Make A Brooch/Pin with Sue Bolton, Fiber Artist and Crafter
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
Annual Book Sale
Join us at our annual BOOK SALE event! Saturday, July 18, from 9-2. Rain or shine. Held in the Brooksville Town House, 1 Town House Road, Brooksville, Maine. For more information contact Stephanie Carter at 207-326-4560 or stephanie@brooksvillelibrary.org
Ladies Public Improvement Society 125th Anniversary Silent Auction
The Ladies Public Improvement Society of South Blue Hill will host a public celebration of the 125th anniversary of Central Hall, the iconic yellow meeting hall that has graced 306 Falls Bridge Road for a century and a quarter. From 2 to 7 p.m. on Sat. July 18, LPIS will host a silent auction at the Hall, featuring items and experiences generously donated by local businesses. Proceeds will support improvements to Central Hall’s community kitchen. Plus historical exhibits & music from South Blue Hill neighbors! FMI: https://centralhall.me/125th-anniversary-celebration/
Island Exchange - Sports Equipment
The Island Exchange is a new monthly community swap where neighbors can share, trade, and reuse quality items — all while keeping useful things in circulation and supporting a more sustainable island community. Each month features a new theme to keep things fresh, fun, and seasonal. July 18 - Sports Equipment
Parents' Night Out: Kids Movie Night!
Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids enjoy a night of fun! Join us at the Brooksville Community Center for an exciting evening filled with movies, games, friends, and more!
Ladies Public Improvement Society 125th Anniversary: Music & Contra Dance
To help celebrate the Ladies Public Improvement Society's 125th anniversary, Noel Paul Stookey will share songs on stage at Central Hall at 7 PM on Saturday July 18. Then, from 7:30-9 PM, Mike Fay will call a contra dance for the community. The music free, but donations welcome to support improvements to Central Hall’s community kitchen. Note that the second floor of the Hall is not handicap accessible and requires climbing one flight of stairs. FMI: https://centralhall.me/125th-anniversary-celebration/
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Discussion Series: “American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804”
The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Mystery Book Group Discussion
Join the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road)'s Mystery Book Group, next meeting Tuesday 7/21 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading Agatha Christie’s "Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case." Anyone is welcome to join!
Village Harmony Teen World-Music Ensemble
Village Harmony, the remarkable teen world-music ensemble, will present traditional songs from the Balkans and Georgia, American shape-note songs, arrangements of Yiddish music, and modern compositions in a family-friendly concert Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 306 Falls Bridge Rd., Blue Hill. The group is led by Lysander Jaffe, Liam Kantor, and Lexi Ugelow. Admission is by donation at the door. www.villageharmony.org
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe - Coffee & Conversation
July 22 - 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.
Become Your Own Seamstress
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Family Nature Walk and Magic Food Bus
Join the Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Healthy Peninsula for a relaxed, family-friendly walk along the Meadow Brook Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus will also be there, which is a seasonal, traveling farm stand and mobile library that offers free, fresh local produce, books, and information about food security resources.
Registration is not required. The Meadow Brook Mill Stream trail has increased accessibility features which make it appropriate for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. All are welcome!
BHHT Intern-led Event: Exploring Forest History with Dendrochronology!
Trees are one of the forest's best record keepers, storing their stories just beneath the bark. Join BHHT Summer Intern Eleanor to learn more about the ecological history of Surry Forest and dendrochronology! Dendrochronology is a method of dating past events that have impacted tree growth, and is used as a tool to create records of shifts in climate and physical conditions. We’ll be learning how to use increment borers to investigate the growth records of trees, compare how historical events have impacted various tree species, and use our findings to create a hypothesized timeline of the forest.
Castine House & Garden Tour
The Castine Historical Society’s House & Garden Tour returns on July 24, offering a self-guided look inside twelve distinctive homes and three gardens in the historic seaside village of Castine, with proceeds supporting CHS exhibitions, educational programs, and community projects; tickets are $50 per person through July 12 and $60 from July 13–24, with details and sales at CastineHouseTour.com.
Introduction to Sun Printing on Fabric (Wet Cyanotype) with Edner Fago
Edner will teach her process for sun printing on fabric with this hands-on workshop and each participant will create their own print using a selection of gathered items. Class Size: max 8 students. Cost: $40 per person, all materials included. Email ebbandflowmaine@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Sargentville Thursday Club's Annual Sale and Silent Auction
For nearly 40 years, the Sargentville Thursday Club has provided scholarships to local youth seeking A college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually host an amazing sale and Silent auction to raise money to support local libraries, schools, and kids. Join us to find bargains and treasures galore: housewares and handcrafted items, gift certificates, books, jewelry, baked goods, quilt raffle and silent auction featuring donations from generous local vendors. We're also accepting donations for the sale at the venue on Friday, July 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Empty your closets, garages, and sheds, and drop it off with us. Your donations are very much appreciated.
Sargentville Thursday Club's Annual Quilt Raffle
For nearly 40 years the Sargentville Thursday Club has awarded scholarships for local youth seeking a college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually offer two stunning, handmade quilts for raffle. See the quilts in all their glory at the Blue Hill Public Library, where you can also buy raffle tickets for $5 each or 3 tickets for $10. The drawing will be held at our Annual Sale and Silent Auction at 11:30 am on 7/25/26 at the Sedgwick Elementary School Gym. Good luck!
Young Entrepreneurs Market
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) to support local kids at the Young Entrepreneurs Market. Check out their handmade crafts and goods on the library lawn Saturday 7/25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Darlin’ Corey at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant
Traditional folk, old-time, and bluegrass band Darlin’ Corey concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe - Arts & Crafts
July 29 - Arts & Crafts
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.
Become Your Own Seamstress
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
Brooklin Reads Group Discussion
Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 7/29 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "What We Can Know" by Ian McEwen. Anyone is welcome to join!
Palaver Strings at David’s Folly Farm: Benefit for Bagaduce Music
Bagaduce Music’s premier fundraiser of the year brings Grammy-nominated ensemble Palaver Strings to David’s Folly Farm in Brooksville for an intimate acoustic evening of live chamber music, food, and community. The program, Serenades, spans genres, eras, and styles, with works by Carlos Simon, Maurice Ravel, Laurie Anderson, J.S. Bach, Josef Suk, and Glenn Miller, performed by Palaver’s musician-led string ensemble. Guests are invited to arrive early for an elegant reception featuring artisanal charcuterie, local oysters, Tinder Hearth wood-fired pizzas and salads, and an assortment of wines, followed by a 7:00 p.m. concert celebrating Bagaduce Music’s mission to make music accessible along Maine’s coastline. Ticket options range from concert-only seating to packages that include food, drink, and sponsorship-level table seating, with all proceeds supporting Bagaduce Music’s education and community programs; ticket and sponsorship details are available at bagaducemusic.org or by contacting Kristen at kristen@bagaducemusic.org or 207-374-5454.
Waterfront Concert in Castine
Waterfront Wednesdays Featuring Live Concerts in Castine - Nu-Force Big Band, Directed by Brian Nadeau:
The Castine Arts Association invites you to come enjoy and evening of live music at Castine's waterfront on Sea Street 6-8 pm. Enjoy the sultry sounds of jazz as you admire the vintage boats in the harbor, as they ready for the Castine Classic Sailing Race the next day.
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Annual Famous Dessert Auction
Join us for an exciting dessert auction, where mouthwatering treats meet friendly competition! Bid on your favorites and take home a bit of deliciousness while supporting a great cause. For more information or to be one of our bakers contact Stephanie at 207-326-4560 or stephanie@brooksvillelibrary.org
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance race and gathering in celebration of the mountain overlooking the coastal town of Blue Hill. Runners and hikers of all abilities are welcome, with your choice of distance.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Blueberry Pancake Social
Come to Blue Hill for a delicious summer tradition! The First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, located at 22 Tenney Hill, invites you to a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale, Saturday, August 8th, 8:30 to 11:30 AM.
Enjoy homemade pancakes, Maine blueberries, live music, and baked goods. All are welcome—come hungry and bring a friend!
Haystack Open House
Haystack's Open House invites visitors to campus to watch and interact with artists from the wider community, who offer demonstrations, answer questions, and lead activities for visitors of all ages. It is a time to explore the campus, try some techniques, and use materials that are typical of Haystack programming. Free for all ages.
Brooksville Community Center Lobster Bake
Nothing says summer in Maine quite like a lobster dinner with friends and neighbors! Join us at the Brooksville Community Center for a traditional Maine Lobster Feed featuring fresh lobster, classic sides, and great company. Burger dinners are available as well! This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with the community, enjoy a delicious meal, and support a great local cause.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Monthly Sea Chantey Singalong - Special Guest Chanteyman
PMM is excited to welcome guest chanteyman Stephen Sanfilippo for our August and September Chantey Singalongs. He’ll lead sea songs and chanteys on the concertina, many with catchy choruses for everyone to join in. Drop in for a few songs or stay for the whole evening—sing along or just listen. Stephen will also share stories and background on how chanteys were used as work songs at sea. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival
The Festival will be held in Blue Hill's historic village, centered on the scenic waterfront. Various activities will be occurring throughout the day, such as boat building demonstrations, wood carving, traditional boats on display, kiosks of organizations supporting or involved with the bay. On the water there will be more boats, many offering rides. There will be live music, food, and activities for kids.
Island Exchange - Back-to-school/Office Supplies
The Island Exchange is a new monthly community swap where neighbors can share, trade, and reuse quality items — all while keeping useful things in circulation and supporting a more sustainable island community. Each month features a new theme to keep things fresh, fun, and seasonal. June 20 - Summer Fun
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Penobscot Elementary School 50 Year Reunion (1975–1977)
Former classmates from Penobscot Elementary School’s classes of 1975, 1976, and 1977 are invited to a 50‑year reunion gathering in Penobscot. Come reconnect, share memories, and catch up over an afternoon that runs until whenever the stories wind down.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Monthly Sea Chantey Singalong - Special Guest Chanteyman
PMM is excited to welcome guest chanteyman Stephen Sanfilippo for our August and September Chantey Singalongs. He’ll lead sea songs and chanteys on the concertina, many with catchy choruses for everyone to join in. Drop in for a few songs or stay for the whole evening—sing along or just listen. Stephen will also share stories and background on how chanteys were used as work songs at sea. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
Suffolk Puffs and Yoyos-Make A Brooch/Pin with Sue Bolton, Fiber Artist and Crafter
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
Island Exchange - Fall Fashion
The Island Exchange is a new monthly community swap where neighbors can share, trade, and reuse quality items — all while keeping useful things in circulation and supporting a more sustainable island community. Each month features a new theme to keep things fresh, fun, and seasonal. June 20 - Summer Fun
Monthly Sea Chantey Singalong
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
Island Exchange - Costumes, Party Supplies, Kitchen & Baking Gear
The Island Exchange is a new monthly community swap where neighbors can share, trade, and reuse quality items — all while keeping useful things in circulation and supporting a more sustainable island community. Each month features a new theme to keep things fresh, fun, and seasonal. June 20 - Summer Fun
Island Exchange - Holiday Cheer & Giftables
The Island Exchange is a new monthly community swap where neighbors can share, trade, and reuse quality items — all while keeping useful things in circulation and supporting a more sustainable island community. Each month features a new theme to keep things fresh, fun, and seasonal. June 20 - Summer Fun
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Tide Pools with Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Witherle Library!
Join us at Backshore Beach in Castine for a fun tide pooling event for families! Learn about barnacles, crabs, periwinkles and various other tide pool creatures. Drawing materials provided and a related story will be read after we finish our exploration. Space is limited so please register using the Google form here: https://forms.gle/ZpHejnzMLqeisE6
Become Your Own Seamstress
Have a pile of clothes that need hemming? A thrift find that almost fits? A project you've been meaning to start? Bring it. This small, relaxed clinic is hands-on help for your wardrobe woes. Perfect for clothing alterations, repairs, mending, and making garments from scratch.
Alyssa of Tangle Syx guides each session, with personalized attention for every skill level, from total beginners on up. Bring your machine, manual, and project. No machine? Let us know ahead of time and we'll have one for you.
Seaside Series: Ret Talbot
Ret Talbot will present from his book Chasing Shadows, a collaborative project with shark biologist Greg Skomal that covers the return of the white shark to the western North Atlantic. Ret Talbot is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of experience covering stories from some of the more remote corners of the globe. A collaboration between a scientist and a science writer, Chasing Shadows is the remarkable story of the resurgence of the white shark population in the western North Atlantic told largely through the eyes of the shark biologist who found himself in the middle of it.
Haystack Campus Tour
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus!
Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit
Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the buildings and shoreline are closed to visitors. Dogs are not permitted on tours.
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe - Coffee & Conversation
July 1 - 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.
DownEast SongCrafters Meet-Up
Join a group of Downeast singer songwriters who would like to meet and share ideas and original songs to collaborate and learn from each other to foster the capacity to craft, collaborate on, and share songs across Maine’s Down East communities and out to the wider world.
Make a Birdhouse and Learn About Bluebirds!
Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun event on Tuesday, June 30 from 1-2:30pm. Charlie Cannon from Holbrook Island Sanctuary will help your kids build a birdhouse to bring home and Susan Guilford from Downeast Audubon will share stories about Bluebirds and how you can help create habitat for our avian friends.
Discussion Series: “American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804”
The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Make a Birdhouse and Learn About Bluebirds!
Join us for a fun event on Tuesday, June 30 from 1-2:30pm. Charlie Cannon from Holbrook Island Sanctuary will help your kids build a birdhouse to bring home and Susan Guilford from Downeast Audubon will share stories about Bluebirds and how you can help create habitat for our avian friends.
Preschool Storytime
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 am. 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.
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
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.
Opening Reception: SALT
An exhibition featuring all things salty: ocean, attitude, blood, sweat, and tears, and swimming.
Good for what ails you.
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Session 2 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.
Second Annual All Ages Drag Party
Join Peninsula Pride for an all-ages dance party featuring live music from Old County Road, Hannah B. Designs pop-up, food and drink (all payment forms accepted), a glitter bar, a costume corner, and more. All ages welcome. For full details, visit www.peninsulapride.me
TCPOC Musical Gala
An unforgettable afternoon or rhythm,vibrant sounds and melody at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine 68 Main St., Sunday June 28th. Professional musicians from Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond will include Stephen Bryant (voice) Kaveh Haghkerder (keyboard) Heather Emanuelson (flute)Marion Feldman(cello) and others will take center stage to present all time favorites. After the concert meet the musicians in the Church garden while enjoying canapés and summer drinks. Visit www.tcpoc.org for tickets, email info@tcpoc.org or call 207 326.9486. Proceeds to benefit Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine Community Care & Outreach Programs
The Mallett Brothers Trio at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant
Maine-based independent Americana / country band The Mallett Brothers Trio concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: "The Legend of the Banana Kid"
Everyone is invited to a free performance of "The Legend of the Banana Kid" by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers on Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Blue Hill Public Library. "Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this cowboy adventure! With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits." Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a small puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor consisting of three siblings – Erik and Brian Torbeck and Robin Erlandsen. They write and create all the shows they perform and have received three Citations of Excellence from UNIMA-USA, the highest national award in puppetry. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, admission for this puppet show is free. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, call the library at 374-5515 or contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net.
Meet Dash the Therapy Dog!
Kids of all ages are invited to come to the Blue Hill Library to meet Dash the certified therapy dog on Saturday, June 27 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 Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.
Priceless Yard Sale, Grand Re-Opening
Priceless means no price tags! The customer decides the price and the customer is always right! and no yard! Inside, rain or shine! Proceeds for Community Outreach including Tree of Life Food Pantry and the Steeple fund for the Reversing Falls Sanctuary. Sale continues every Wednesday in July and August, 9am-12:30pm
Poets in Port: Donna Smith
Stonington Public Library, in conjunction with the Northport Arts Coalition in Northport, N.Y., welcomes Maine poet Donna Smith for an evening reading on Friday, June 26, from 6–7:30 p.m. Donna—whose love of poetry began with bedtime readings of Robert Louis Stevenson—has spent years writing and teaching poetry in elementary schools, publishing in children’s anthologies and online, and releasing several books, including Poems with Obscure Words from A to Z, It’s All About the Little Things, and It’s in Our Nature. She will share selections from her work, along with some of her watercolors, photographs, and drawings; Donna writes, paints, and plays ukulele on the Maine coast, where she lives with her two dogs and a cat. The event will be held in person at the library and on Zoom (link available at stonington.lib.me.us), with refreshments provided by the Northport Arts Coalition; for more information, call 207-367-5926 or email stonington.public.library@gmail.com.
Teen Anime Club
Teens ages 12+ are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday, June 26 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm for the monthly Teen Anime Club! (The last meeting before summer break!) Each meeting the group will select an anime show or movie to watch, participate in an anime themed activity, and have an opportunity to socialize. Manga, anime drawing guides, and drawing supplies will also be available for those interested, and cosplay is always welcome. Come hang out, talk about your favorite series and enjoy all the anime fun. This program is free and sponsored by the library. For more information contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
Author Event: Caroline Bicks, 'Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King'
The Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Books will present an author event with Shakespeare scholar and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at UMaine, Caroline Bicks, for her new book Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Monsters in the Archives is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives. Part literary master class, part biography, part memoir and investigation into our deepest anxieties, Monsters in the Archives—authorized by Stephen King himself and informed by interviews Bicks had with him—is unlike anything ever published about the master of horror. This program is free and open to all. Blue Hill Books will be onsite with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Joyful Hymn Sing at Rockbound Chapel
Singing hymns can be a shared and meaningful experience, even with people you don't know well. The act of singing together can create a sense of connection and mutual support. It doesn't matter how well you sing; what matters is that you participate. Hymns can resonate from childhood and bring back good memories.
Knitting Group
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 join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase. If you have any questions, contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
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 Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Thurlow's Way Open House
Island Workforce Housing is welcoming you to visit our new neighborhood. Located at 59 Cemetery Rd, in Stonington, these three, energy efficient, prefab buildings are already home to 14 people, occupying ten of the 12 new apartments at Thurlow’s Way. We are eager to tell you all about how we created this new community resource. Tour both a one and a two bedroom apartment and chat with the people behind this effort.
French Roast
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 at 2:00 p.m. in the library's Howard Room. 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.
BHHT Volunteer Days
May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.
Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.
Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.
FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Keith Simpson, Ceramics; Christina Boy, Wood; Taro Takizawa, Graphics.
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.
Submit your event
We’re glad to list community-focused events on the calendar at no cost. Good fits include:
Library and school events
One-time classes and workshops
Public talks and forums
Nonprofit fundraisers
Performances, festivals, and other open-to-the-public gatherings
To keep the calendar useful and readable, we don’t post regularly recurring events (for example, an ongoing fitness class or month-long shows), but we do welcome special sessions, series kickoffs, and standalone workshops.
If you’d like extra visibility we also offer a wide selection of advertising options starting at $25/week.
Not sure if your event is a fit, or want help choosing the right level of promotion?
Send us a note at info@risingtide.media and we’ll be happy to talk it through.