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
Bagaduce Watershed Association Annual Meeting
Agenda will include an activity report, the election of the board of directors, and the election of the executive committee. The speaker series will take place from 4-6 p.m., and features keynote speaker Soren Denlinger, Conservation Planner at Maine Coast Heritage Trust. He will give a presentation on the Bagaduce Watershed Conservation Plan, which involves the five towns within the watershed (Penobscot, Castine, Brooksville, Sedgwick, and Blue Hill). The speaker series is held in partnership with The Friends of Walker Pond. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Joyful Hymn Sing at Rockbound Chapel
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.
Benefit Series at Burnt Cove Chapel
Join a host of singer-songwriters in supporting Hospice Volunteers of Hancock. Enjoy the harmonies of folk and original tunes with the Rugosa Rose trio. Songwriter Bob Litman will take you on a journey as he croons original folk and familiar songs. Andy Revkin, who just released an album "Wake Me Up Martha," will share original songs ranging from haunting to hilarious, that have a traditional folk feel but convey the craziness of contemporary life. Geoff Warner will also play a couple of his songs and be joined by Basha Wyeth in playing a few "foot-stomping" fiddle tunes. Come, enjoy this great venue and make a difference!
Info: geoffdw99@gmail.com. 207-469-8110.
Benefit Concert for Hospice Volunteers
Part of a monthly series of benefits for nonprofits doing good in our communities. This month is to benefit Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County at the wonderful Burnt Cove Chapel. Join the harmonious trio of Rugosa Rose, Singer-songwriter Bob Litman who will croon original folk songs and Andy Revkin who just released a new album "Wake Me up Martha" with his original folk songs with a contemporary twist bordering on humane to hilarious.
BHHT Staffed "Change for Good" Table
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, helping to raise funds and generate 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!
Kneisel Hall Children's Concert
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concerts are back at the Blue Hill Public Library this summer! Five weekly concerts will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 3, 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (there will be no concert on Friday, July 17). Musicians from Kneisel Hall’s Young Artist program will be performing a variety of chamber music and will engage their young audience with information about the music and their instruments and answering questions. They will be playing combinations of violin, viola, and cello. The Young Artist program is a 7-week intensive session for 50 international pre-professional young artists. All ages are welcome to attend these free concerts, which are co-sponsored by the Blue Hill Library and Kneisel Hall. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515. For more information about Kneisel Hall and concerts, visit their website at https://www.kneisel.org/.
"Expressions," at the DIAA Gallery
The public is cordially invited to a reception for an “Expressions,” with the artists on Friday, August 7, from 3-5PM at the Deer Isle Artists Association. “Expressions,” will be on view from August 4-16, showcasing a rich variety of artistic perspectives and evocative styles. A range of mediums will be on display, including painting, printmaking, photography, weaving, and wood. The artists featured in this show are Marianne Alweis, Sarah Baskin, Sue Bolton, Ray Dinsmore, Steve Ettlinger, Mary Gage-Los, Jeri Gillin, Emily Johansen, Susan Keating, Jadyn LaDeau, Jerry Levitt, BC Martin, Elaine O’Neil, Jeanne Rotunda, Walter Smalling, Roz Sommer, and Robert Starkey.
Film Night with Friend(s) to Celebrate Brooklin!
The Friend Memorial Public Library is hosting a film night at the Brooklin Boat Yard (Center Harbor Road) to celebrate the premiere of two new short films, "Cirrus" and "Stewardship," which pay homage to Brooklin's maritime traditions and strong community ties. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, free of charge, on Friday 8/7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. friendml.org
Blueberry Pancake Social
The First Congregational Church of Blue Hill invites neighbors, friends, and visitors to enjoy one of the community’s favorite summer traditions at its annual Blueberry Pancake Social on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Breakfast is $12 for adults and $7 for children aged 10 and under. The First Congregational Church is located at 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill, with parking available nearby. For additional information, please contact the church office at (207) 374-2891 or visit the church's website: https://bluehillcongregational.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!
Using Gravestones and Cemeteries to Help Research Your Roots with Ron Romano
Join Hancock County Genealogical Society at Ellsworth Public Library for a special presentation with author Ron Romano.
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.
Historical Cooking Demo: Pork a la Normandie
Join Joseph Greeley, docent at the Jonathan Fisher House and historical cooking enthusiast, for an outdoor cooking demonstration of a historical recipe and technique.The free cooking demo will begin at 1:00 PM and visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions during the process. Tours of the interior of the Fisher House are available from 1:00-4:00 PM, with a $10 suggested donation. Visitors are also welcome to self-tour the grounds and tool exhibit in the Slaven Barn on the property.
"VESSELS" pARTy! at Art By Katy Gallery
The Art By Katy Gallery at 22 Weed Field Road in Stonington invites the public to attend a pARTy! on Saturday August 8th from 4-7pm to celebrate sister artists Jill and Susan Finsen. Oil and clay- two elemental gifts from the earth-unite in this exploration of VESSELS as both image and object. Our pARTy! is the main event with the exhibition on view by Chance or Appointment through August 24th. Parking lot across the street. www.ArtByKatyGallery.com katyallgeyer@mac.com
From Tide to Table: Celebrating Farmed Scallops with Island Institute + The Ark
Join Island Institute and The Ark—named one of The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants in the U.S. in 2025—for a memorable evening on Deer Isle celebrating Maine’s farm-raised scallops and the people championing this sustainable aquaculture practice. The evening will feature a curated menu showcasing locally farmed scallops, alongside lively conversation with scallop farmers and Island Institute staff about sustainable aquaculture, Maine’s working waterfronts, and Island Institute’s work in the community.
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.
Book to Screen Trivia at Fogtown Brewing
Ellsworth Public Library is partnering with Fogtown Brewing Company for a special literary focused trivia night! Test your book-to-screen knowledge for the chance to win library swag! This event will be held off-site at Fogtown Brewing Company at 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth.
Rhythm Dance Studio Open House
In Rhythm Dance Studio, owned and operated by Audra Eaton, will offer instruction in tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet. Classes are designed for dancers of all ages and abilities, from beginners taking their very first class to experienced dancers looking to continue their training in a supportive and encouraging environment.
You can come tour the studio during the Open House/Registration Sunday, August 9th from 10am-12pm. Registration is open now, call 207-579-0939 or email inrhythmdance@gmail.com for more information.
Penobscot Historical Society Open House
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.
How to Find Hidden History
Much of history has been buried by the passage of time. Join writer and history researcher Avery Yale Kamila who will go over Moral Treason, a paper she wrote for the Elizabeth Oakes Smith Society exploring 19th-century Maine author Oakes Smith's early work as an editor and involvement in the previously unknown Portland Female Anti-Matrimonial Society of 1833 and the little-explored Portland Graham Riot of 1834. Kamila will then share information of how she uncovered details of these events and how audience members can use the techniques in their own searches for lost history and forgotten ancestors.
https://goodlife.org/event/how-to-find-hidden-history
6th Annual "One For Stevie" Concert - Stonington Fish Pier
A musical tribute to the late Steve Robbins Jr. by his old band from the 1980s, The Returnables! This is an all-ages, BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) event with donations to benefit the Bud Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund - help Island students make music!
The Log of the Herring-Pumper Beryl
Ian Ludders and Tony (A.O.) Scott present "The Log of the Herring-Pumper Beryl," in a performance that resurrects a 1950s herring logbook and weaves it together with family lore, oral history, and song, creating a living archive of memory, music, and maritime life. Music by The Outhouse Association.
Going Against the Grain with a Legume!
In this talk, Sarah Speare, CEO and co-founder of Tootie’s Tempeh will share the story of how a food company stood up to nearly every norm in business to become best in its category.
https://goodlife.org/event/going-against-the-grain-with-a-legume-2026
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Aurora Robson, Fab Lab Resident; Marshall Coles, Fab Lab Resident; Christopher Kerr-Ayer, Glass.
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.
DownEast SongCrafters Meet-Up!
"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
Loekle & Gotwals Concert
Kit Loekle and Frank Gotwals have been playing together for over 30 years and are now striking out in a different direction in an unusual pairing of instruments, playing an eclectic and non-electric assortment of music ranging from the baroque, classical and romantic eras to raga, ragtime and bossa nova selections on bass clarinet and classical guitar. Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd. Admission by donation to benefit the Outreach Ministry including The Tree of Life Food Pantry and the Steeple Fund for the Reversing Falls Sanctuary. Handicapped accessible via ramp.
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Fernanda Gaspar, Fiber; Adeye Jean-Baptiste, Fiber; Mia Kaplan, 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
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
August 12 - Bingo and Birthdays
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.
Seaside Series with Bruce Robert Coffin
Coffin will present from his new book, Dark Harbor, the third installment in Coffin’s Detective Justice series. Follow Detective Brock Justice as he investigates the deaths of a millionaire and a burglar in Bar Harbor, Maine, uncovering secrets of the wealthy elite while dealing with a suspicious new partner. Admission is by donation. The rain location is at the Stonington Public Library, 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME.
https://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-series-bruce-robert-coffin/
Downeast Art & Antiques Show: Preview Cocktail Party
Kick off the Downeast Art & Antiques Show with an elegant evening on the Maine Maritime Academy campus. Guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at exceptional art, antiques, and collectibles while mingling with exhibitors, collectors, and fellow supporters of the arts. The Preview Cocktail Party offers a festive atmosphere, waterfront views, refreshments, and the opportunity to be among the first to discover unique pieces before the show opens to the public.
Bagaduce Music House Party Featuring Indian-Roots Fusion duo Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown
On Wednesday, August 12, the Second Wednesday House Party at Bagaduce Music East-meets-Appalachia with Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown. Soups, snacks, and chai will be available from 6:00–7:15 PM from Conscious Café. A Native Gardens of Blue Hill docent will be available to answer questions in their gardens and trails right here on the Bagaduce Music Campus!
Concert admission: Advanced tickets encouraged. $15–35 suggested, purchase here. Tickets at the door as capacity allows.
Kate Caldwell in Concert
Join Kate Caldwell at the Crumpet Cafe in Bucksport for a lively program of original songs and folk favorites on guitar and piano, including songs by Joni Mitchell, David Mallett, Terry Swett, Gordon Bok, and more. Light refreshments available for purchase.
Hymn Sing
West Brooksville Congregational Church will host a community hymn sing in the church sanctuary at 1597 Coastal Road as part of its year-long celebration of the congregation's 200th anniversary. Refreshments will follow in the church vestry. Participants will be invited to choose hymns from the church's hymnals or share favorite hymns from other traditions in an informal, participant-driven program. For more information, call Judson Brown at 202-957-7221 or Susan Smedal at 207-326-9177.
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Aspen Golann, Wood; Taylor Wright Rushing, Graphics; Courtney Martin, Ceramics.
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
Blue Hill Mountain Star Party
Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust in partnership with Dark Sky Maine for the Blue Hill Mountain Star Party on Wednesday, August 12th from 8-10 PM! We will meet at the Hayes Parking Area on Mountain Road, below Blue Hill Mountain. Amateur astronomers, Nancy Hathaway and Ray Santullo, will guide us through the heavens above using telescopes and lasers. Participants should be prepared to move around in the dark a little bit. Headlamps and flashlights are recommended. Snacks will be provided.
Downeast Art & Antiques Show: Preview Cocktail Party
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.
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.
The Rising Tide and the Importance of Local News
John Boit, publisher of The Rising Tide - the free, local, nonprofit digital news source serving the Blue Hill Peninsula - talks about the first year of operations, and how access to information is more important than ever to bring communities together in challenging times. At a time when newspapers across our county are struggling to survive, a free, local, nonprofit digital news source is starting to bloom throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula. Come hear the story of The Rising Tide, as Boit is interviewed by local reporter John Epstein. Learn how and why this digital newspaper came to be and how grassroots news can positively impact communities.
Downeast Art & Antiques Show
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.
Surry Rural Hall 6th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale
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
Jonathan Fisher House Antiques Show
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.
4-H Downeast Fly Fishing Day
Designed for all youth ages 9 - 18, this free 4-H special interest project explores the vital themes of conservation, environmental stewardship, and the art of fly fishing. In partnership with Downeast Trout Unlimited, participants will learn from local community experts through three engaging presentations and gain hands-on experience in our fly-tying and casting workshops.
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.
Downeast Art & Antiques Show
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.
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
Chicken Pot Pie Supper
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
Maine Lobster Bake
Experience an authentic Maine Lobster Bake- Dinner includes: One Steamed lobster, one steamed crab, one ear of corn and one home made whoopie pie. Sit directly on the beach looking out at the Camden Hills, Vinalhaven, North Haven and beautiful Penobscot Bay. The lobsters served will be caught by my sister and I as we both hold commercial lobster licenses and co-own F/V Sibling Rivalry. All proceeds earned will go directly to support my educational expenses and study abroad opportunities in Tangier, Morocco. Email fvsiblingrivalry@gmail.com to register—full address given upon registering.
Penobscot Historical Society Open House
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.
Friend Memorial Public Library's Second Annual BBQ Cookoff
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
Swordfish in Wabanaki Homeland
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/
Maine Lobster Bake
Experience an authentic Maine Lobster Bake- Dinner includes: One Steamed lobster, one steamed crab, one ear of corn and one home made whoopie pie. Sit directly on the beach looking out at the Camden Hills, Vinalhaven, North Haven and beautiful Penobscot Bay. The lobsters served will be caught by my sister and I as we both hold commercial lobster licenses and co-own F/V Sibling Rivalry. All proceeds earned will go directly to support my educational expenses and study abroad opportunities in Tangier, Morocco. Email fvsiblingrivalry@gmail.com to register—full address given upon registering.
Joachim Cooder at Emlen Hall
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.
Family Beach Walk with BHHT, Healthy Peninsula, and Island Heritage Trust
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!
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.
Eco-Printing Workshop with Teach Peace Prints
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/
Monarchs: Maine to Mexico presented by Leslie Clapp
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.
Donna Rankin in Concert
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.
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
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.
Horsemanship: A Day with Gamilah Unbridled
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
Seaside Series - Stonington Public Library
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.
Exhibit: No Sleep ’Til Brooklin
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.
Joyful Hymn Sing at Rockbound Chapel
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.
BHHT Staffed "Change for Good" Table
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 - Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea
Pizza Night with Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea Epsicopal Church. All are welcome.
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.
Historical Orchard Tours
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.
Penobscot Historical Society Open House
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.
Backyard Composting 101
The Good Life Center Board will lead this hands on workshop that will cover the basics of the principles of composting as well as how to construct a well designed compost pile. Participants will learn about Scott Nearing’s composting strategies as well as how enhance the overall fertility of their garden with time tested composting ideas.
Mobile Commoning: How Sharing is Caring in a Climate Hope World
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
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.
DownEast SongCrafters Meet-Up!
"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
Author Talk with Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman
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
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
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.
Downeast Hardcore: Stories from the Kave at the Alamo Theatre
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.
Brooksville Community Center Breakfast!
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.
"Tending the Page” Writing Workshop
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
Protect Ancient Forests
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
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.
Joyful Hymn Sing at Rockbound Chapel
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.
Forest Farm's National Historic Designation Celebration!
Join The Good Life Center for a special celebration, marking the their designation on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. It will feature garden tours, food, music, and speaker: Noel Paul Stookey!
The Good Life Center's National Historic Designation Celebration
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.
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.
Joyful Hymn Sing at Rockbound Chapel
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.
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.
Pizza Night - Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea
Pizza Night with Hearth & Soul Oven Pizza at St Francis By the Sea Epsicopal Church. All are welcome.
Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT)
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
Hewing Demonstration
Preservation timber framer Nevan Carling will host a live demonstration of hewing on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-4 PM at the Jonathan Fisher House. In preparation for the repair and replacement work needed on the sills for the Fisher House, Nevan will be hewing a log, turning it from its natural form into a timber with flat surfaces, appropriate for use as a sill. Nevan will use a hand axe, the same tool that Fisher would have used to hew the original sills.
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
Historical Orchard Tours
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.
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
Fisher House Autumn Celebration & Cider Pressing
The Jonathan Fisher House of Blue Hill will host our annual celebration of the arrival of autumn and the end of our tour season at the House on Sunday, October 11 from noon to 2:00 PM. Join us for activities, live music, and refreshments, bring your apples and other fruit to add to our community cider-pressing, and take a turn at the press at this free, outdoor, family-friendly event.
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
Family Beach Walk at Carter Nature Preserve
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!
Kate Caldwell & Friends Benefit Concert
Please join Kate Caldwell & Friends at the Deer Isle-Sunset Congregational Church on Wednesday, August 5 at 7 PM for a benefit concert in support of the Community Fund. Kate is a well established Singer/Songwriter acoustic guitarist and pianist who will lead a program of favorite sing-along American Folk and Patriotic songs, and will also feature visiting guest musicians, Janine Wilson and James key in music that spans roots-rock, alt-country, and blues; and Basha Wyeth, original songs and piano. $20 suggested donation. Reception following. Katecaldwellmusic.com 207.348.6602
Magician Peter Boie
Don't miss Peter Boie, the 'Magician for Non-Believers,' blending comedy and mind-blowing magic! Peter Boie, the 'Magician for Non-Believers,' has carved out a niche with his unique style that combines comedy, magic, and audience engagement. His shows are designed to amaze and entertain, leaving even the most skeptical viewers astounded. Peter's performances are not just about the tricks but also about the experience, making his magic relatable and enjoyable for all ages. Whether performing for small groups or large audiences, Peter's charisma and talent shine through, making him a standout entertainer in the world of magic.
https://ellsworth.libcal.com/event/16341334
Paul Sullivan Concert
Join us on the evening of August 5, at 5pm for our 4th annual fundraising event with Grammy Award winning pianist, composer, and beloved Sedgwick neighbor, Paul Sullivan. Paul will play long time favorites, share a few stories, and entertain us with a few surprises along the way. Main Street will be closed for the evening as neighbors, friends, and families spread out on the lawn for an night of music and community. Proceeds support the upkeep of our historic library building. Bring a chair, a friend and some bug spray and enjoy an evening of entertainment on the lawn. Please leave your pets at home.
Note: Handicap drop off is available on Main Street
Tickets are on sale now:
https://Paulsullivanconcert2026.eventbrite.com
BHHT Intern-led Event - Landscape through a Lens: A Nature Photography Workshop
Join BHHT intern Lydia on August 5th for a beginner-friendly nature photography workshop! Learn how to create stronger, more compelling images using any camera, from a smartphone to a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Participants will explore composition, lighting, and nature-specific photography techniques before putting their new skills into practice on a guided photo walk at Peter’s Brook. The formal workshop will begin at 2:00pm and conclude around 3:30 p.m., with optional time until 4:00 p.m. for participants to continue photographing, ask questions, and receive individual feedback.
Seaside Series with Kate Woodworth
Seaside Series with Kate Woodworth. Woodworth will present from her book, Little Great Island, published by Sibylline Press in May 2025.
On Little Great Island, climate change is disrupting both life and love. After offending the powerful pastor of the cult where she’s lived for a decade, Mari McGavin must flee with her six-year-old son. With no money and no place else to go, she returns to the tiny Maine island where she grew up—a place she swore she’d never see again. Little Great Island illustrates in microcosm the greatest changes of our time and the unyielding power of love.
Rain location is at the Stonington Public Library, 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME. https://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-series-kate-woodworth/
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
August 5 - 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.
Rugosa Rose Concert
The trio of three women weave harmonies through an eclectic mix of folk, pop, country, soft rock classic and originals as they accompany themselves on guitar and mandolin. Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd. Admission by donation to support outreach ministries including the Tree of Life Food Pantry, Steeple Fund for the Reversing Falls Sanctuary and community needs. Handicap accessible via ramp.
Online Book Club: The Book of Love
“The Book of Love,” the celebrated 2024 debut novel by fantasy short-story writer Kelly Link, will be the subject of an online book club hosted Sunday, September 13, at 2 p.m. by Word, the Blue Hill literary arts festival.
Readers may sign up for the online discussion at wordfestival.org. Copies of the book will be available through Blue Hill Books or local libraries. The bookstore offers book club readers a 20 percent discount.
Chickadee Compost Presentation
Come to Emerson Hall in Castine, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on August 4 for a presentation from Kate Tomkins, founder of Chickadee Compost. Kate will present for 30 minutes on the importance of composting and what’s included in a Chickadee Compost subscription. This will be followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. This is a part of an effort by Castine and the wider peninsula to improve proper solid waste disposal, so we encourage all members of the community to attend.
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.
Haystack Artist Presentations
Presenters: Session 4 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
Scott's Landing Ecology Walk with Boot Boutwell
Join “Boot” Boutwell on an easy to moderate hike for some basic plant identification as well as fun and interesting natural history of some of our common trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The walk will include a few seasonal or topical poems and readings as well as some fun tips and mnemonics to help you remember what you have learned.
Deep Dive with the Bullfrog
Thousands of people have visited the Nearings' final homestead, at The Good Life Center, in Harborside, Maine, and many have seen the Bullfrog documentary film about their lives. At this gathering, Greg Joly will offer live commentary on the Nearings' homesteads, their life-ways, and the political and economic radicalism that undergirded everything they built.
Penobscot Historical Society Open House
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.
Stitch and Suds: A Sustainable Clothing Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of learning sustainable clothes practices! Create your own personalized wool dryer ball and mend your preloved clothes! Ages 10 and up. No experience required. FREE event but registration is required. Register at shawinstitute.org
Blue Hill Peninsula Potters 25th Annual Open Studio Tour and Sale
25th Annual Blue Hill Peninsula Potters Studio Tour and Sale! August 1 and 2, 10-5 each day (also October 10-11!). Visit studios all over the Blue Hill Peninsula and meet the potters! Click here for pottery locations and a photographic sampling of the wide range of styles created by this guild of nationally-recognized and emerging artists. Celebrate 25 years of Peninsula Potters with us!
Spirit of America - Alive in Brooksville
7am-8am Race Registration
8am 5K starts at BES
8:30-10am Breakfast at WBC Church
10:30am Parade
11am-2pm Children's Activity tent, Non-Profit Info Tables & Antique Car Display at BES
2-4pm Flash in the Pans
Event sign-ups at brooksvillemaine.org
Singers and Ringers at Dolly’s Coffeehouse
Presenting a musical journey featuring handbells, vocals, fiddle, guitar, and mountain dulcimer, the Reach Singers and the Island Bells will be the featured performers at Dolly’s Coffeehouse at First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Saturday, August 1st 7:00-9:00pm.
The first hour will be open mic, where anyone is welcome to perform: music, mime, poetry, dance, etc. Performers are requested to arrive a few minutes early to sign up. There will be a brief intermission with refreshments, followed by the featured performers.
Donations benefit the Dolly Fisher Emergency Fund, which provides emergency fuel, food, clothing, and utility help for households on the Blue Hill Peninsula and informing the public about other available resources. This fun evening is for all ages and will be held downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Admission is by free will offering. FMI: contact 374-2891.
Artful Union - Connecting Generations
The Gallery Within at Reversing Falls Sanctuary continues its summer exhibitions with Artful Union - Connecting Generations. This unique show captures the ageless spark of creativity that flows between generations. Works by child artists will be displayed next to the grownup works they’ve inspired. This interaction promises to be playful, energetic and full of joy. A show worth seeing. Exhibit runs through 8/29. For more information contact us at thegallerywithinrfs@gmail.com
Blue Hill Peninsula Potters 25th Annual Open Studio Tour and Sale
25th Annual Blue Hill Peninsula Potters Studio Tour and Sale! August 1 and 2, 10-5 each day (also October 10-11!). Visit studios all over the Blue Hill Peninsula and meet the potters! Click here for pottery locations and a photographic sampling of the wide range of styles created by this guild of nationally-recognized and emerging artists. Celebrate 25 years of Peninsula Potters with us!
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.
Ice Cream Social with Music from Cheryl Jeanette
Stop by Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) on Friday 7/31 for an ice cream social from 3 to 4 p.m. Grab yourself a good helping of ice cream with all the fixings and play some lawn games, accompanied by Cheryl Jeanette, a contemporary folk artist who writes all her original music here in Maine. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, free of charge, for a fun Friday evening!
Kneisel Hall Children's Concert
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concerts are back at the Blue Hill Public Library this summer! Five weekly concerts will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 3, 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (there will be no concert on Friday, July 17). Musicians from Kneisel Hall’s Young Artist program will be performing a variety of chamber music and will engage their young audience with information about the music and their instruments and answering questions. They will be playing combinations of violin, viola, and cello. The Young Artist program is a 7-week intensive session for 50 international pre-professional young artists. All ages are welcome to attend these free concerts, which are co-sponsored by the Blue Hill Library and Kneisel Hall. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515. For more information about Kneisel Hall and concerts, visit their website at https://www.kneisel.org/.
Chekhov and the Art of Atmosphere: A Playwriting Workshop
The Blue Hill Public Library and ISLE Theater Company will present a playwriting workshop with playwright Eliya Smith on Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Howard Room. Drawing inspiration from Anton Chekhov and his artistic successors, this workshop will explore how to use character, dialogue, dramatic action, and structure through discussion and guided writing exercises to create emotionally rich worlds onstage. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and pencil, though materials will also be provided. Eliya Smith is a playwright from Columbus, Ohio, with an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin. Based out of the historic Shakespeare School on Deer Isle, ISLE is a performing arts organization dedicated to creating professional, community-driven work in unique spaces that connect audiences with new places, people, and perspectives. This workshop is free and open to all. For more information contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Knitting Club
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.
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 Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Brooksville Library Dessert Auction
On Thursday, July 30th at the Brooksville Community Center from 4-6 pm, the Brooksville Free Public Library again puts the fun in FUNdraising. The library’s Dessert Auction has become a delicious annual event with local bakers and even bakers from across the Pond donating their time and talents. This year to satisfy everyone’ sweet tooth, $10 bags of cookies will be on sale at the beginning of the auction. Last year, due to the generosity of all, a scrumptious $7,400 was raised – Thanks! Looking forward to seeing you at this delectable event held at Brooksville Community Center, 1 Black Bear Rd. If you have questions, please call the library: 207-326-4560
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 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.
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 !
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