Sourdough 101: What is Sourdough? A workshop and in-depth conversation about Fermented Bread and Culture for all levels of skill and experience. Bring your questions and curiosity and take home some starter.

Suggested donation: $10

https://goodlife.org/event/fermenting-grains-2026

Gather with friends, families and neighbors for meaningful music and inspirational readings. You are invited to join in remembrances, and welcomed to share stories and memories, celebrating the lives of your friends and loved ones. Please join us. ALL are WELCOME! For more information, please call Jackie: (207) 326-4591

In this conversation, Eliot Coleman & Barbara Damrosch will share stories of Scott & Helen Nearing - the homesteaders who shaped their lives - and explore what the Nearings' revolutionary politics and radical experiment in simple living still has to teach a world hungry for alternatives.

https://goodlife.org/event/seeds-of-the-good-life-2026

You may have been over the Deer Isle Bridge, but have you ever explored below it? We will head out at low tide to the shores of Eggemoggin Reach. The intertidal zone is full of fascinating invertebrates and a variety of seaweeds. Come investigate and learn how these organisms can survive this ever-changing habitat. Leader: Martha Bell. Open to everyone. Pre-registration required. Email deaudubon@gmail.com

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

Presenters: Session 3 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

Cemetery Restoration by Jonathan Albrecht, historian and archivist, after business meeting. Free. 207-206-5292.

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

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

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

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

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Youth Services Librarian Claire at the Blue Hill Public Library for preschool storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 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.

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.

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!

Singer and songwriter Geoff Warner performs a mix of original songs and roots covers highlighting nature, love, sailing, dogs, birds, local and global problems and solutions and the island life of Deer Isle, often introducing or ending a song with a good story to add origan and dimension. Warner considers his performances to be a musical conversation with his audience. Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd. Admission by donation.

The Blue Hill Library and Blue Hill Books will present a talk with local author Libby Edwardson on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m. for the launch of her debut horror novel, We Sent Them Down Singing. “We Sent Them Down Singing is a testament to the resilience of grieving mothers and the tenacity of the beautiful people of Appalachia, a place where the accents sing rather than talk and the tea is always sweet.” Libby Edwardson is an author, artist, and the co-founder of a volunteer group of Appalachian youth called 52 Weeks of Giving that was featured on Good Morning America. Though she has called many places home, she now lives on the coast of Maine where she paints ghosts, writes about monsters, and wanders seaside cemeteries. This program is free and open to all and will be held in the library's Howard Room. Blue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

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

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen at the Blue Hill Public Library for Little Artists’ Storytime on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. We will sing songs, dance, read stories with an art and creative focus, and then work on our own masterpieces. Crafts will be process-focused, designed to emphasize the exploration and experimentation of materials, development of fine motor skills, and allowing kids to explore their creativity. Although designed for preschool aged children, siblings can also get in on the fun. This program may result in messy hands and clothes so please dress accordingly. For more information contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Kids are invited to learn about how Downeast Audubon has created a trail of nest boxes in Hancock County to monitor how specific songbirds are doing. It is a Citizen Science project that you could become involved with too! Join Landere Naisbitt and Youth Services Librarian Claire Malina at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, July 22nd at 3:30 p.m. to learn about local bird conservation. Get your wings ready too! We will learn common flight patterns followed by a nature journaling experience and a tasty snack enjoyed by both humans and birds. This program is free, thanks to the Friends of the Library.  All materials will be provided.  This is geared towards kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome.  For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

Speaking from memory, Alison Boden will tell the Gospel of Mark on Wednesday July 22nd at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. The Rev. Dr. Alison Boden is a minister of the United Church of Christ. Prior to serving 33 years as a college chaplain, she was trained as an actor in New York. For more information: www.bluehillcongregational.org

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 !

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.

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!

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

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

The Blue Hill Library and Blue Hill Books will present a talk with cultural historian and author Isaac Butler on his new book The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. In The Perfect Moment, cultural historian Isaac Butler reexamines this pivotal, misunderstood American era. All too relevant today, The Perfect Moment is an incisive and meticulously researched account of this crucial period and a stirring ode to the power of the creative spirit.' Isaac Butler is the author of the NBCC Award winner The Method and the coauthor of The World Only Spins Forward. Butler teaches theater history and performance at NYU. He lives and works in Brooklyn. This event is free and open to all. Blue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

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/.

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.

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.

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!

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

Join us for our third annual community potluck picnic. We are looking at sustainable food sources again, this year exploring indigenous foods.  Open-fire cooking demo with Penobscot Nation Chef Joe Robbins. Live music by the musicians of BAMU. Bring any dish. Include native foods in it to enter the Local Food Challenge. BYO blanket, chairs, plates, utensils, BYOB. Soft drinks provided. Sponsors: Brooklin Climate Response Committee, Brooklin Food Corps, and Friend Memorial Library.

The Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Historical Society will present a talk with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Mainer Alan Taylor on Saturday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Pearson Room. Taylor's talk will examine the experiences of a young Continental Soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Joseph Plumb Martin, who wrote the only book-length memoir of a soldier's experiences in that war. Alan Taylor grew up in Maine and is a graduate of Colby College (1977) with a doctorate in American History from Brandeis University (1986). Taylor has published eleven books, including William Cooper’s Town, which won the Bancroft, Beveridge, and Pulitzer Prizes. The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia also won the Pulitzer Prize for American history, and the Merle Curti Prize for Social History (OAH). This program is free and open to the public. For more information contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

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).

One of Deer Isle's favorite summer traditions returns on Saturday, July 25, when The Soulbenders bring their signature blend of soul, funk, rock, and rhythm and blues to the Deer Isle Hostel for an evening of live music and dancing. The show, from 7pm-11pm, is outdoors in our garden. Farm-raised sausage and veggies will be available from Hart Farm's Lulu's Lunch food truck.

Tickets are $25, and can be purchased in advance (recommended) or at the door. Visit tinyurl.com/deerislehostel to buy tickets. This show will be cancelled in case of rain. Watch @deerislehostel on instagram for weather updates.

Since the 1950s, the United States has seen a steady decrease in gathering spaces that effectively foster meaningful, long-lasting support networks and community belonging. As the country becomes more divided and individualistic, we see an uptick in isolation and a decline in public health and well-being. In this talk, explore the three components of community building Queerly ME employs to foster strong support networks and strengthen community belonging for LGBTQIA+ adults in Maine. Dive into what is needed for a gathering place to thrive and lead towards meaningful, long-lasting community connections. This workshop will have a strong focus on the LGBTQIA+ community in Maine, and the many sociopolitical obstacles challenging the creation and growth of gathering spaces and how we may overcome those challenges through collective action.

https://goodlife.org/event/cultivating-community-2026

In 1976, inspired by the ideas of Helen and Scott Nearing, Sherrie Lovler and Norm Lee began a back-to-the-land life in upstate New York. They later founded The Good Life Get-Together, a yearly summer gathering with workshops for those drawn to the back-to-the-land movement and published Homesteaders News magazine for over nine years. Helen and Scott came to the first festival and Helen came again to teach stone wall building. Fifty years later, Sherrie reflects on how the Nearings’ influence continues to shape her life as a self-employed artist, poet, teacher, and author.

https://goodlife.org/event/the-influence-of-helen-and-scott-nearing-a-50-year-journey

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

Presenters: Eli Nixon, Visiting Artist; Alexandra Bachmayer, Fab Lab Resident; lee wilkins, Fab Lab Resident.

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

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

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

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

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

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Youth Services Librarian Claire at the Blue Hill Public Library for preschool storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 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.

Everyone is invited to join David Porter and Allison Snow, co-founders of the Blue Hill Peninsula Rockweed Forum, for a presentation and discussion on rockweed on Tuesday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the Blue Hill Public Library's Howard Room. David and Allison will discuss the ecological importance of rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), commercial harvesting, and the extent to which current laws, regulations, and industry practices protect rockweed forests from being over-harvested. Participants are welcome to offer comments and questions. This talk is free and open to all. For more information on the Rockweed Forum, please visit their website: https://rockweedforest.org/. For more information or questions about the event contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net.

Presenters: Ibrahim Said, Ceramics; Spookah, Graphics; Wu Hanyen, Wood.

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

Curtis Brand, singer, guitarist and song writer will perform at the Brooksville United Methodist Church, 713 Coastal Rd. His songs tell stories about life as he sees it all around him will delight audiences of all ages

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

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!

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 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.

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.

Presenters: Eleanor Ingrid Rose, Metals; Angie YooJin Kim, Fiber; Cedric Mitchell, 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

The Blue Hill Library and Blue Hill Books will present an author talk with W.H. 'Bill' Bunting on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. for his new book Captain Drew's World: Dispatches from the Age of Global Sail. Maritime historian and editor W. H. Bunting has compiled the writings of Captain John Drew, 1834-1890 (a native of Hallowell Maine) and gathered them in his new book with enlightening annotation. Captain Drew’s World: Dispatches from the Age of Global Sail provides readers a vivid window onto the great age of sail from both coasts of the United States to the Caribbean, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and beyond. W. H. Bunting is an award-winning maritime historian and author, whose books include Portrait of a Port: Boston 1852-1914; Sea Struck; Live Yankees: The Sewalls and Their Ships; and A Day’s Work, in two volumes. This program is free and open to all and will be held in the library's Pearson Room. Blue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Join Katama Murray from Teach Peace Prints, where she will be leading an eco-printing workshop at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) on Thursday 7/30 from 12 to 3 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/

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 !

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.

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.

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

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.

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/.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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