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
“Food from the Sea” Talks with Brooklin Food Corps
On October 17th, Micah Woodcock (Atlantic Holdfast Seaweed Co.), seaweed harvester and policy advisor, is our final speaker in the Food from the Sea Talks series, who will share their unique perspective on fishing and harvesting seasons, the effects of weather and environmental concern on catching and harvesting, what makes our area unique, and how this work will change in the future. Come and learn about how the challenges, rewards, and the ways this hyper-local work links to broader issues.
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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
Movie Night at the Brooklin General Store with Friend Memorial Public Library
Join us for another Friend Memorial Public Library movie night, which will be hosted by the Brooklin General Store (4 Reach Road) on Saturday 10/17. This month we will be showing Labyrinth, a musical fantasy film following a teenage girl's wacky, world-bending journey to save her baby brother. Starring the polymath David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, and directed by Jim Henson. Food and refreshments will be provided; free and open to all!
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4th annual Penobscot Community School Fall Festival
An annual fall festival to benefit the PCS 8th grade class. Will include Trunk or Treat, pumpkins and other local produce, a silent auction, bake sale, face paint, henna, concessions.
All-Day Sunday Ballads, Blues & All That Jazz
Two renowned Boston musicians, Doug Rich and Willie Sordillo, playing a variety of styles with local maestros, will be raising the roof of Blue Hill’s Congregational Church on Sunday October 18th. Bassist Doug Rich has played jazz, gospel, and R&B with many bands; for two decades he’s been with the band at the Myrtle Baptist Church in Newtown, MA, and also at the Old South Church in Boston. Willie Sordillo has performed and recorded as an alto saxophonist, guitarist, and vocalist, even opening shows for Pete Seeger, Ruben Blades, and Tito Puente. He’s the music director for jazz services at the Old South Church.
Rich and Sordillo will be playing with Sedgwick’s legendary jazz pianist Paul Sullivan during the church’s Sunday worship starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free, but donations are much needed to fund the Dolly Fisher Fund that provides emergency food and fuel assistance this winter! For more information, visit their Facebook page or website: bluehillcongregational.org
Corning School of Ocean Studies Seminar Series
Laurie Baker from Bates College comes to Maine Maritime Academy to give a seminar: “Reading the Wind: Recovering 19th Century Weather from Diaries in the Gulf of Maine”
Penobscot Historical Society Annual Maine Trivia Night
The Penobscot Historical Society is excited to announce its upcoming Maine Trivia Night, an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich history, culture, and quirky facts about Penobscot and the rest of the Pine Tree State. The event will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Penobscot Methodist Church Social Hall.
Mystery Book Group Discussion
The Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) hosts a Mystery Book Group, next meeting Tuesday 10/20 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month, members have the choice to read any book by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Anyone is welcome to join!
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Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
AARP Grant Celebration
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
Word Festival Art Exhibit Opens October 22
As part of Word, Blue Hill's October 22-25 literary arts festival, the annual Word.Art. show opens at Cynthia Winings Gallery Thursday, October 22, 5-7 p.m. The show will feature art created by writers or referencing words or books. Artists will include Stu Kestenbaum, Susan Webster, Robert Shetterly, Shanna Compton, Marechal Brown and poet Josh Krugman, who will read at 6 p.m.
Word.Art. will be open for viewing 2-4 p.m. October 23 and 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. October 25. Additional Word.Art.will be shown at the Blue Hill Co-op Café during the month of October.
Information: wordfestival.org or 374-5632.
Short-story Masters Kick of Word Festival Conversations
A conversation between short-story masters Ben Shattuck (“The History of Sound”) and Kelly Link (“The Book of Love”) leads off the 10th annual edition of Word, the Blue Hill literary arts festival, Friday, October 23, 7 p.m. at The Bay School, Blue Hill.
In Our Own Words: Record Your Local Stories
Got a story about the Blue Hill area? Let’s preserve it!
Word, Blue Hill’s Oct. 22-25 literary arts festival, is collaborating with Maine Sound + Story, an effort to preserve the history, memory, and stories of Maine through sound, images, and oral history. Blue Hill Peninsula residents can sign up now for free 15-20-minute interviews with Galen Koch, an audio producer, educator, and sound artist who co-founded MS+S.The interviews will take place in Blue Hill village between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The stories will be archived at mainesoundandstory.com.
Sign up/information at wordfestival.org. Information: 374-5632.
Word Festival Workshops
In its tenth year, a highlight of Word, Blue Hill's Oct. 22-25 literary arts festival, once again will be its roster of writing workshops. Registration is now under way, and some offerings are nearly full.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Word's Friday night keynote speaker Ben Shattuck ("The History of Sound") will examine "Dimensions of Historical Fiction." Kelly Link ("The Book of Love"), Friday night's other speaker, will offer "You Can't Be (Too) Serious: Five Warm-Up Exercises for Writers." Poet Moon Machar, a poet, documentary filmmaker, and cultural advocate, will teach "The Politics of Poetry: A Deeper Dive."
University of Southern Maine teacher and successful screenwriter Elizabeth Searle will offer "Script Curious: Screenwriting for Readers and Writers."
Read Aloud and Cook Along with Chef Afton
On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. in the Blue Hill Public Library, join Chef Afton from The Reader's Kitchen as she reads aloud from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and teaches kids and their caregivers how to make fruit skewers inspired by the story. Enjoy this tasty snack together, and take home the recipe so you can make it again in your kitchen. Ideal for children ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.
BFPL Author Talk - Kate Rumohr
On October 24th, local author Kate Rumohr will be hosting an author talk at the Brooksville Free Public Library. She will be discussing her debut novel, Season of the Sticks.
A cozy mystery set in coastal village Fletcher Cove, Season of the Sticks follows Detective Levon Wolfe as he investigates the murder of Llewelyn Bouchard. It is up to Det. Levon to uncover the secrets of the living and the dead to get to the bottom of this grisly case.
Come to the Brooksville Library on October 24th at 1 P.M. for this seasonally spooky author talk.
Teens Can Learn "How to be a Dungeon Master"
Four experienced DMs will be at the Blue Hill Public Library Saturday, October 24, 2-4 p.m. to share their expertise being Dungeon Masters for the beloved game Dungeons and Dragons. Erich Bensheimer, Nick Berry, GSA graduate Brittany Courtot, and Tim Peper will teach teens and "tweens" different aspects of DMing and host a brief activity for participants to practice some of the new skills they’ve learned, along with resources available to take home.
Word Festival Sends Poets into Blue Hill Village
Since 2017, the Poetry Crawl through Blue Hill village has been a much-loved facet of Word, Blue Hill’s Oct. 22-25 literary arts festival. In Word’s tenth festival, the public is invited to hear a poet or two in each of four Blue Hill locations on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24.
2:30-2:50: Dawn Potter at Blue Hill Books.
3:05-3:25: Nyamuon “Moon” Ngyany Machar at Shaw Institute
3:40-4:00: Maya Stein at the Murphy Trail (accessed behind Blue Hill Congregational Church)
4:10-5:10: Gibson Faye-LeBlanc & Stuart Kestenbaum inside the church
Pumpkin Carving & Fireside Storytime
Come carve jack-o'-lanterns to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! Hot cocoa and treats will be served as we light our jack-o'-lanterns and sit together by the fireside for poetry and storytime inspired by the shifting seasons. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged)!
Cilla Bonnie and her Band at The Underground Lounge
The Underground Lounge, located at 17 Court Street in Belfast, will welcome bassist, singer, and songwriter Cilla Bonnie and her band on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the music starts at 7:00pm.
The October 24 performance at the Underground Lounge offers audiences the chance to experience the band in an intimate setting: close to the music and musicians for a genuine exchange. The Underground Lounge is a DIY, volunteer-led music series dedicated to bringing quality original performances to Belfast through the off season. Admission is 10-20 (cash only) at the door. Drinks and homemade snacks will be available by donation. Seasons tickets can be purchased ahead of time at tinyurl.com/43hb7kyx
"The Art Thief" Who Foiled the Nazis
On Saturday, Oct. 24, as part of Word, Blue Hill’s Oct. 22-25 literary arts festival, Young will discuss her quest for insight into Valland’s acheivment. She will be in conversation with writer, producer, and journalism educator Alicia Anstead starting at 7 p.m. in the Blue Hill Congregational Church.
Halloween Dance @ Stonecutters Kitchen
Dance the night away with music by DJ Mavrick!
Costumes are recommended but not mandatory
Cash cover charge - Entrance will be through the back deck
MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND- Please have IDs ready at the door! Bar available to purchase bottled beer, draft beer, wine & mixed drinks(except long islands or grateful deads)
Word Festival Goes Out Dancing
Word, Blue Hill's Oct. 22-25 literary arts festival, concludes Sun, Oct. 25, with a poetry/dance performance and a chat about Maine's master of horror.
Starting at 1 p.m. at Blue Hill Public Library, Caroline Bicks, author of "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King," will discuss the ideas behind her popular new book with Laura Miller, Slate books and culture columnist. A longtime horror reader, Bicks is the Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine and made literary history by becoming the first scholar granted extended access to King’s private archives.
At 4 p.m. Sunday at The Bay School, Word follows the festival tradition of ending with a "word-adjacent" art form. “Monson, Maine, USA” is a dance, poetry, and theater work anchored by the poem “Monson, Maine, USA” set to music by Frigg, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, and Maria Kalaniemi and Eero Grundström. The performance is at times comic, at times heartrending, exploring how people and landscape change and solidify over time.
Brooksville Community Center Free Movie
Free Movie Night at the Brooksville Community Center! Join us at 4:00 PM at the Brooksville Community Center for a free showing of Hocus Pocus! Free popcorn, Free movie, Halloween fun for the whole family! Bring your blankets, cozy up, and enjoy a Halloween classic with your neighbors. We’ll see you there!
Pumpkin Carving with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Healthy Peninsula
Join BHHT staff at the Healthy Peninsula's Walk-in Cafe for a fun pumpkin carving event! The Walk-in Café is a casual social gathering with refreshments and conversation held in the basement of the Blue Hill Congregational Church. This week we will be carving pumpkins to add to BHHT's 4th Annual Pumpkin Promenade, which will be located at the Murphy Trail right next door. Pumpkins will be lit up and ready for viewing along the trail from October 29th through October 31.
Come learn about upcoming BHHT programs, enjoy refreshments, and carve pumpkins with us. Some pumpkins and tools will be provided but please feel free to bring your own. Registration is not required and all are welcome!
Brooklin Reads Book Group Discussion
Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 10/28 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "Black Earth Wisdom" by Leah Penniman. Anyone is welcome to join!
Halloween Techno Contra Dance Party!
Oh yes. You read that right. Don’t miss out on this Halloween Techno Contra Dance Party on Fri Oct 30th in Surry, Maine!
Get your costumes ready (optional!) and come on over for this epic pop contra dance with DJ Pawz (Alice Slater) calling to a whole new setlist of awesome remixed EDM and other Halloween dance tunes… we'll be contra-dancing to the likes of Kernkraft 400, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Michael Jackson, Tame Impala, and more!! You can expect blacklights, a candy potluck, prizes for badass costumes, glowy things, who knows what else???
Treats on the Trail!
BHHT staff will be at our Pumpkin Promenade trailhead (the John Murphy Trail near the First Congregational Church in Blue Hill) on Halloween! Come in costume, walk the trail, see the pumpkins, and get some candy. Enjoy tons of Halloween fun and also learn about the Trust. All are welcome!
Welcome to Boo Hill!
Welcome to Boo Hill!
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Blue Hill. On Saturday, October 31, trick-or-treaters can visit local businesses and organizations for candy and goodies in a safe and fun environment. Doors open at 4 pm and continue until the candy runs out. For more information visit https://www.bluehillbusiness.org/welcome-to-boo-hill
Corning School of Ocean Studies Seminar Series
Alice Hotopp from Downeast Salmon Federation comes to Maine Maritime Academy to give a seminar: “River Restoration and Science Communication in Downeast Maine”
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
Coffee and Conversation
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
The Rising Tide Meet & Greet Event
Meet the journalists and team behind The Rising Tide at a casual meet-and-greet on November 4 at the Blue Hill Public Library. Enjoy light snacks and beverages, ask questions about the newsroom, or simply stop by to say hello. Stay for a few minutes or settle in for a longer conversation. You can also preview our fundraising giveaway basket, featuring contributions from peninsula businesses, and learn about the Tide Pool, our new community of dedicated supporters. All are welcome; no donation is required to attend.
Friends From the Field: The History and Future of Our Apple Trees
Join Community Tree Steward Jonny Givelber to delve into apple history in the region and learn how we can be better stewards of our apples for future generations.
Jonny Givelber is a Maine Conservation Corps Service member serving as a Community Tree Steward with Island Heritage Trust. After arriving in Deer Isle, Jonny became interested in the ancient apple trees that seemed to be everywhere. Jonny partnered up with the Healthy Island Project to form the Deer Isle Apple Corps, a collaboration of apple lovers dedicated to researching, preserving, and appreciating our apple trees. During his time in Maine, he has found that there are many secrets to be discovered in our apples, and even more potential.
Registration is required, please sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zGsRiyIuQralZWqN3aRpYg
Corning School of Ocean Studies Seminar Series
Jeff Bozanic from The Explorers Club comes to Maine Maritime Academy to give a seminar: "The Coldest Dive: Antarctica”
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
Brooksville Community Center Hunters Breakfast
Start your morning with a delicious homemade breakfast featuring all your favorites, served hot and fresh by our wonderful volunteers. Whether you're fueling up for a day of hunting or simply looking to enjoy a great meal with good company, everyone is welcome! It's a great opportunity to gather with fellow community members, swap stories, and kick off the day together.
Corning School of Ocean Studies Seminar Series
Cristen Messerschmidt from Anchor QEA Consulting comes to Maine Maritime Academy to give a seminar: “From Research to Remediation”
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
Maine Medicare Choices with Vince Murray
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
BCC Presents: A One Man Show Charles Dicken’s Christmas Carol
Join us for a magical and touching performance starring Tim Pugliese, adapted for the stage by the New Surry Theatre and directed by Shari John. Tim will warm your heart this holiday season with this special performance of a beloved Christmas classic. Bring your friends and family and join us for an evening of holiday magic at the Brooksville Community Center!
Showtime:
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
$10 per person
BCC Presents: A One Man Show Charles Dicken’s Christmas Carol
Join us for a magical and touching performance starring Tim Pugliese, adapted for the stage by the New Surry Theatre and directed by Shari John. Tim will warm your heart this holiday season with this special performance of a beloved Christmas classic. Bring your friends and family and join us for an evening of holiday magic at the Brooksville Community Center!
Showtime:
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
$10 per person
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
Brooksville Community Center Holiday Craft Fair
Kick off the holiday season by shopping local at the Brooksville Community Center's annual Holiday Craft Fair! Join us on Saturday, November 28, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM for a festive day filled with talented local artisans, handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, wreaths, baked goods, and so much more. Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas gift or looking to add something special to your holiday home, you'll find plenty of unique treasures while supporting local makers.
Be sure to stop by the concession stand, hosted by the Brooksville Elementary School 8th Grade Class, for delicious food and treats throughout the day!
Corning School of Ocean Studies Seminar Series
Phoebe Oehmig from Dartmouth College comes to Maine Maritime Academy to give a seminar: "Claws for Concern? A PFAS and coastal land use analysis for Maine lobsters”
NO KINGS Peaceful Rally
Join us for a NO Kings rally in Deer Isle Village to gather and get excited about VOTING! Let's make our voices heard and our VOTES count. Speeches! Rally favors! Music! More!
Hancock County Dems October Meeting
HCDC October 15, 2026 Meeting: Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken
Unitarian Universalist Church, Ellsworth and via Zoom
Following brief business updates, Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken will talk about their visions for Maine and answer questions from the audience. This month’s meeting will be held both in person at the UU Church in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Pre-registration for Zoom participation is required in advance by noon the day before the meeting at www.hancockdems.org.
Town Hall Meet and Greet with Ron Russell
Ron Russell, Candidate for HD17 House of Representatives, will hold a public Town Hall-Meet and Greet on Thursday, October 15, at 6pm at the Penobscot Community School. All area voters are welcome to attend, meet Ron, and participate in an open question and answer session. Refreshments will be served after the event. for more info, contact Maggie Williams, 326-8920.
Nature Walk in Surry's Patten Stream Preserve
Join Maine Master Naturalist Merrie Eley on National Mushroom Day with special guest, mycologist David Porter, to explore the beautiful trails of Blue Hill Heritage Trust’s Patten Stream Preserve. We will search for mushrooms and other natural delights along the 1.5-mile walk. Sturdy walking shoes and hiking poles would be helpful. Sponsored by Downeast Audubon. To register, email deaudubon@gmail.com. The number of participants is limited, so sign up early! Detailed directions will be provided upon registration
Moss Walk and Workshop at Great Pond Mountain Wildlands
Learn about mosses and take part in a scavenger hunt to find and identify 10 common species in the Wildlands. Join botanist Cathy Rees on a 0.5-mile easy walk as we search for mosses, learn their names, and create a reference sheet to take home. Sponsored by Downeast Audubon. We will have magnifying loupes for participants and supply materials. If you have a field guide, please bring it along. Meet at the South Gate on Route 1. To register email deaudubon@gmail.com. The number of participants is limited, so sign up early! Detailed directions will be provided upon registration.
Bagaduce Music Presents: 2nd Wednesday House Party
Bagaduce Music’s Second Wednesday House Party is a monthly midweek gathering that combines live music, food, and community in a relaxed house-concert setting—an affordable chance to experience exceptional artists up close.
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
Bingo and Birthdays
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
Reading the Landscape with Tom Wessels: Blue Hill Mountain Summit
This program will be an exploration of the exposed summit of Blue Hill Mountain focusing on its geological history, the successional process on its exposed bedrock that created its graceful outcrop communities, and how one can walk among these fragile communities and have no impact on them at all.
Participants will meet a BHHT staff member at 9:00am (meeting location will be provided upon registration). We will hike to the summit along a trail that includes several steps, ledges, rocks, and roots. Trail length is approximately 1 mile and is rated easy-difficult. Tom will be waiting for the group at the summit, and once his talk is over BHHT staff will lead the group down the mountain.
**Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vhk-AHN75TepwzQOk7ZmDplSRuTXjKvn9X_7T4vK3Vo/edit
The Truth About Rodenticides: Panel Presentation & Community Discussion
Rodenticides are highly toxic poisons used to kill rodents and have devastating impacts on wildlife. Instead of solving the problem, many of these poisons are killing or sickening wildlife including rodents’ natural predators (raptors, owls, foxes, etc), as well as pets as these toxins move through the food web. Homeowners may not even know that their own pest management systems use rodenticides and are contributing to non-targeted wildlife deaths.Integrated Pest Management strategies will be presented along with displays of rodenticide-free rodent control options. Co-sponsored by The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition & the Rodenticide-Free Maine Coalition.
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.
“Food from the Sea” Talks with Brooklin Food Corps
On October 10th, Abby Barrows (Deer Isle Oyster Co.), oyster farmer and marine scientist, is our second speaker in the Food from the Sea Talks series, who will share their unique perspective on fishing and harvesting seasons, the effects of weather and environmental concern on catching and harvesting, what makes our area unique, and how this work will change in the future. Come and learn about how the challenges, the rewards, and the ways this hyper-local work links to broader issues.
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Brooksville Community Center Fall Carnival!
Fall is coming, and we're bringing a little old-fashioned community fun to Brooksville! Join us for the Brooksville Community Center Fall Carnival, a family-friendly afternoon filled with games, activities, treats, crafts, and plenty of fall fun for kids and families!
What to expect: Carnival games & activity stations, Crafts & children's activities, Pumpkins & fall fun, Treats and prizes, Games and activities hosted by local businesses and community organizations, Plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season and spend time with your neighbors!
Voices by the Fire
H.O.M.E., Inc. warmly invites the community to a fall gathering, "Voices by the Fire," on Friday, October 9th at its Orland campus (parking available on-site). This free, family-friendly event celebrates creativity, community, and the changing season with a cozy evening of activities, treats, and togetherness.
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
Friends From the Field: Dark Skies in Blue Hill and Deer Isle
Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust for our first Friends From the Field webinar of the season!
To astronomers, dark skies — the absence of light pollution — represent a precious and increasingly rare aspect of the environment, one that mainstream environmentalists sometimes overlook. Our speaker, Michael Goldstein, is vice-president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association, and leads its project to identify dark observing sites. He recently visited Deer Isle and experienced its exceptionally dark skies first-hand. Goldstein’s talk will compare local conditions to other areas of the United States and Maine, and will illustrate the incredible power — and rapidly improving ease of use — of today’s observing technologies.
Registration is required. Sign-up here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rWDF0Uu2SzOg9QkJV0Abaw
Healthy Peninsula Walk-In Cafe
Presentation: "Protecting Seniors from Scams"
The Walk-In Café meets every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., either indoors at Fisher Hall in the Blue Hill Congregational Church or outdoors in the parking lot behind the church, weather permitting. The café is always free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together.
The Walk-In Café is sponsored by Healthy Peninsula in partnership with the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. For more information, please contact Healthy Peninsula at 207-374-3257 or email info@healthypeninsula.org
First Responder Sunday
A service of thanks and appreciation to honor all our local fire, police, and EMS providers. Please come in uniform—all family and friends welcome! Lunch by Hearth & Soul Oven and baked goodies will be served.
Brooklin Fall Fest with Friend Memorial Public Library
Join the town of Brooklin to celebrate Fall! The Friend Memorial Public Library (1 Reach Road) will be open special hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all over town events will be going on to welcome the season. On top of being open, the library will be hosting Maine singer songwriter Cheryl Jeanette for a concert and sound healing circle at noon. We will host a small book sale as well as local farmers and growers on the front lawn.
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Geoff Warner Featured Performer at Dolly's Coffeehouse
Singer song-writer, Geoff Warner will perform a mix of original songs and roots covers on guitar and a few fiddle tunes for good measure! Blues legends, Reverend Garry Davis, and Mississippi John Hurt and the 60s Rock and Roll he grew up with are influences in Geoff’s fingerpicking guitar style.
The first hour will be open mic, where everyone 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 Geoff Warner.
Gayle Lewis Art Reception
Join us at the Friend Memorial Public Library (1 Reach Road) for an art reception of Gayle Lewis's "Pin-Ups" show, featuring copies of water colors created over the last 25 years. Lewis's work will also be on display in the library for the month of October. Come celebrate this exciting art opening; anyone is welcome to join, free of charge!
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“Food from the Sea” Talks with Brooklin Food Corps
On October 3rd, David Tarr, scalloper, lobsterman, and policy advisor, is the first of three speakers in the Food from the Sea Talks series, who will share their unique perspective on fishing and harvesting seasons, the effects of weather and environmental concern on catching and harvesting, what makes our area unique, and how this work will change in the future. Come and learn about how the challenges, the rewards, and the ways this hyper-local work links to broader issues.
friendml.org
Community Clothing Swap
Everyone is invited to the library lawn on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for a Community Clothing Swap sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet and find some new (to you) items to refresh your wardrobe. Clothing of all styles and sizes will be available to browse and take home for free! Bring a bag and get ready to swap and shop.
SardineFest at Penobscot Marine Museum
Penobscot Marine Museum will hold SardineFest on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, day-long event celebrates Maine’s sardine industry and the coastal communities connected to it, with music, food, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, and stories from Maine’s working waterfront.
The day will feature live music, talks, a children’s stage, crafts and games, and a sea life touch tank with Herring Gut Coastal Science Center. Visitors can sample sardines and other offerings, talk with exhibitors, visit the Sardine Craft Exhibition Hall, and meet champion sardine packer Rita Willey. Museum exhibits and Set Sail demonstrations will be open throughout the day.
Farmstead Artists Pop Up Art Show
Farmstead Artists Pop-Up Show in Blue Hill, 10 am- 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday October 3-4!
Make a day of it and come discover a special little corner of Blue Hill! The Farmstead Artists are bringing a pop-up show of paintings and pottery to the charming old Sea Loft building near the bay at 28 Water Street.
https://www.farmsteadartists.org/
Casey Neill at Barncastle - WERU Benefit Concert
Join us for a WERU benefit concert with critically acclaimed indie folk musician Casey Neill, at Barncastle in Blue Hill! Tickets $20 in advance (plus fee), $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm to access the bar and seating, and the show begins at 7:00pm.
First Friday Artist Talk: Elizabeth Adams
First Friday Artist Talk: Elizabeth Adams, Conversation about her current show, 'Laundering Abstraction', 5:30PM; In Adams' new show, 'Laundering Abstraction', the language of textiles extends into the processes of making in her new acrylic-on-paper artworks. What does it mean to “clean up” abstraction, and what happens when layering and concealing become part of the work? Through intuitive gestures of folding and rearranging, patterns are allowed to take on a life of their own! All are welcome to this informal art conversation!
Community Clothing Swap - Donation Time In-Person
Everyone is invited to bring their clothing donations to the library's Howard Room on Friday, October 2 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for a Community Clothing Swap sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet and find some new (to you) items to refresh your wardrobe. Clothing of all styles and sizes will be available to browse and take home for free at our Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Everything You Want to Know About Tape Art
Everyone is invited to the library for a presentation and Q&A with artists Michael Townsend and Leah Smith on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. Michael and Leah will speak on the history of Tape Art, their experiences with the art form, and share examples of their work in a slide show before taking questions from the audience.
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.
Oysters, Wine & Storytelling
Join us at The Stoop Oyster Bar for an intimate evening of oysters, wine, and storytelling to celebrate the latest oyster culinary work, Oyster Society, with author, oyster sommelier, and owner of Lady Oyster, Virginia Shaffer!
Together, we'll taste a dozen Maine oysters from three distinct growing regions, thoughtfully paired with three wines that highlight each oyster's unique character. Each flight will include stories about the people and places behind the oysters, and a short reading from Oyster Society.
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