Special thanks to Dan Kirchoff from the Free Press for this week’s calendar!
Noteworthy
Camden Conference Tickets Now Available for the February 16 to 18 Camden Conference, INDIA: Rising Ambitions, Challenges at Home, live at Camden Opera House and livestreamed to Strand Theatre, Rockland, and Luther Bonney Hall, USM, Portland. Links for home viewing also available. Visit camdenconference.org for tickets or more information.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11:
Speeches/Writings of Dr. King: Facilitated MLK Discussions, 5:30 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Also, 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22, via Zoom. The free, facilitated discussions will be led by Leigh Anne Keichline, an educator trained in racial equity and diversity work. Readings, audio, and video will all be short and available free on the internet or through the library. Participants need to watch, listen or read in advance before the sessions. Registration is required. Email paperandshells@gmail.com to register; write “January MLK discussions” in the subject line. Call 887-0919 or email info@skidompha.org for more information.
A Dancer’s Journey to Live!, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Korinn Mowrey uses motivational speech, dance and humor to tackle the subject of addiction. Tickets, available at the door or online at lincolntheater.net, are $5 for 18 and under/$13 for theater members/$15 for adults.
MONDAY, JAN. 15:
Fill the Strand. AIO Food and Energy Assistance will host its fourth Fill the Strand food and funds drive to benefit AIO’s Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Weekend Meal and Diaper Assistance programs. This event challenges the community to fill every seat in the historic theater with bags of food and funds for AIO’s programs. Contact event coordinator Leila Murphy, murphy.leila@gmail.com, for more information.
COMING UP:
Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know and Do to Decrease Stress, Worry and Anxiety, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, CHRHS Strom Auditorium, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport. The Camden Rockport Schools/Five Town CSD are hosting a presentation with guest speaker Lynn Lyons about how adults can help to decrease anxiety in children.
The Big Rockland Chill, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, assorted activities and locations. Outdoor activities, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak St. Alley include snow painting, interactive camp set-up, face painting, frozen yoga, live music, Yeti disco dance party, Flatbread Food Bus and more. Strand Theatre is hosting a yarn swap and screenings of a “Frozen” sing-along, classic film shorts and “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” throughout the day. From 2 to 4 p.m., the Center for Maine Contemporary Art hosts a free, drop-in workshop on making a variety of kaleidoscope cardboard creations. Visit rocklandstrand.com for a full schedule of events.
Music
Down East Singers Registration Now Open, rehearsals begin 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Watts Hall, 174 Main St., Thomaston. Rehearsals continue Tuesday evenings through May 21. The ensemble will prepare a performance of Josef Haydn’s “Mass in a Time of Anxiety,” also known as “The Lord Nelson Mass.” Open to all community members; new singers welcome. Call 619-0423 or visit downeastsingers.org to register or for more information.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11:
Singer/Songwriter Connor Garvey and Pianist Ben Cosgrove, 7 p.m., Underground Lounge, basement of Belfast Maskers Theatre, 17 Court St. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $10, cash only at the door. Email sashakutsy2018@gmail.com for more information.
FRIDAY, JAN. 12:
Rockin’ for a Reason, 7 p.m., Hot Hill Tavern, 1 Starr Street, Thomaston. Fundraiser to support Payton Clark and family. Performances by PHOG, Drive By Todd and special guests. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. Proceeds of sales of the evening drink special will also be donated to the Clarks.
SoundCheck: The Clements Brothers, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street. New England’s George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass) Clements harmonize as only identical twins can. Choose-your-own reserved seats are $10. Show will be recorded for free viewing later on Camden Opera House’s YouTube channel. Call 236-7963 or visit camdenoperahouse.com for more information.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13:
VoXX:Voice of Twenty, 7 p.m., Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane. A selection of sacred and secular pieces appropriate to the season and spanning many centuries. Tickets available at the door or at voiceoftwenty.com. Admission $20; students free.
Common House Concert: John & Rachel Nicholas, 7 p.m., Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage, 25 Village Road. Folk and popular music, with special guest David Dodson. Refreshments provided. Suggested $15 donation at the door. Visit www.bit.ly/chc0123 for more information.
Echoes of Floyd, 7:30 p.m., The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. The band will perform “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety along with other classic Pink Floyd hits. Advance tickets, $25/$30 on day of show. Front-row seats are $45. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit thewaldotheatre.org.
COMING UP:
Met Opera’s “Nabucco” Simulcast Encore, 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. This production is sung in Italian, with English subtitles. Estimated running time is 3 hours 5 minutes, including one intermission. Tickets can be purchased online at rocklandstrand.com; by calling the box office, 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for scheduled shows, as well as one hour prior to each opera showtime. Encore presentation tickets are $25/adults, $20/Strand members, and $5/students.
Film
SUNDAY, JAN. 14:
Free Family Film: “Frozen,” 3 p.m., The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. Email info@thewaldotheatre.org or call 975-6490 for more information.
Arts
Ann Hillis B&W Photography Exhibit, South Bristol Rutherford Library, 2000 State Route 129. Photos of local residents taken in the mid 1970s are from the South Bristol Historical Society collection. Call 644-1882 or email sblibrary2000@gmail.com for more information.
Call for Artists: Juried “New Works” Show, submissions close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, River Arts, 36 Elm St., Damariscotta. “New Works” is open to all media, including original work in painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, ceramics, original print making, drawing, encaustic, pastel, glass and mixed media. The show will run from Tuesday, Jan. 16, to Saturday, Feb. 24, with an opening reception open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Call 563-6868 or visit riverartsme.org for more information.
”Beauty Everywhere,” Paintings by Anne Cronin, now through Tuesday, Jan. 30, Rockport Public Library, 17 School St. Public artist reception, 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 12. Cronin’s art depicts Maine landscapes, harbors and islands as well as detailed images of gardens and bouquets. Also included will be paintings inspired by visits to southern California where Cronin spent time painting desert palms and mountains. Visit rockportlibrary.org for more information.
TUESDAY, JAN. 9:
Allagash — New England’s Wild River, noon, online. The Zoom webinar by Maine author Tim Caverly is part of Merryspring Nature Center’s Online Winter Talk series. Guests must request a meeting link by emailing info@merryspring.org to attend. Online Winter Talks are open to everybody, free of charge.
“Four Acres Under Slavnik: A Slovenian Migration Story,” 6:30 p.m., Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. Local author Amy Fradel takes the reader on an epic journey that spans two world wars, the Italian occupation of Primorska, the Great Depression, the early years of communist Yugoslavia, and immigrant experiences through the eyes of a Slovenian family. Call 338-3884, ext. 10, for more information.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11:
Maine Author Talk: “Exploring the History and Spirit of Curling Through Fiction,” 2 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Presentation by author David Florig. Call 594-0310 or email library@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
Author Talk: “Coming Home,” by Kay Tobler Liss, 2 p.m., Bremen Library, 204 Waldoboro Road. The local author will sign copies of her latest book, as well. Call 529-5572 or visit bremenlibrary.org for more information.
Sounding Board, 6 p.m., Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat, 417 River Road, Edgecomb. Novelist Irene M. Drago will be the featured author. The Sounding Board is a monthly forum for Midcoast writers of all abilities to share brief pieces, receive supportive feedback, and hear new work from a published author. Gathering and light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Open to the public. Donations are welcome. Visit merrybarn.com for more information.
England’s Coast to Coast Trail Presentation by Tom Jamrog, 7 p.m., Hope Library, 443 Camden Road. Jamrog, who was a monthly Travelmaster columnist for “Motorcycle Touring and Travel” magazine, will give a free presentation about his 2022 two-week hike of England’s 200-mile Coast to Coast Trail. Open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
SUNDAY, JAN. 14:
Arts in Action’s Sunday Studio, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flanagan Community Center, 61 Limerock St., Rockland. Also on Sunday, January 28. Free, all-ages drop-in art workshop; materials provided. Call 594-0321 or email rasaartsinaction@gmail.com for more information.
”The Art of Catching Fireflies” Opening Reception, 1 to 3 p.m., Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road, Washington. Original artwork by Argy Nestor on exhibit during January and February. Jean Feldeisen, author of “Not All Are Weeping,” will be on hand to read poetry during the reception. Refreshments will be served. Call 845-2663 or email info@gibbslibrary.org for more information.
COMING UP:
Winter Speaker Series: Maine Author Irene Drago, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. The Camden-Rockport Historical Society/Camden Public Library Winter Speaker Series offers talks on Tuesdays and Sundays. January’s illustrated presentation on “How to Weave Maine’s Shipbuilding Into Compelling Fiction” will reference Camden’s Holly Bean Shipyard. Call the library, 236-3440, or the historical society, 236-2257, for more information.
Writers’ Workshop Series for Adults, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 17 and 31; Feb. 7 and 28; March 13 and 27, Merry Barn, 417 River Road, Edgecomb. Each session will focus on a different genre. Workshops begin with craft lessons and mentor texts, then participants are given extended time to write. Register at merrybarn.com. Email stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com for more information.
Drawing Botanicals with Whitney River, 3 to 5 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1 and 8, Gamble Education Center, Grace St., Rockland. Explore different drawing materials, hone observational skills. Each session focuses on rendering plants in a different drawing medium. Students complete the class with several finished pieces. Visit farnsworthmuseum.org to register.
Artists After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St., Belfast. This is a free, casual mix-and-mingle, show-and-tell gathering of area creatives. Open to ages 18+; BYOB. Visit waterfallarts.org for more information.
Painter’s Forum and Masterclass with Rob Pollien, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays, Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2 and 9, via Zoom. Each class begins with a group critique/discussion of participants’ ongoing work, addressing practical steps related to problem solving, becoming artistically “unstuck,” and developing more effective painting language. Classes include guided assignments and PowerPoint presentations to provide examples and inspiration. Visit farnsworthmuseum.org to register.
Home & Garden
COMING UP:
Recordkeeping and Farm Planning with Dan Brisebois, 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, online. Setting up systems for harvest, planting and sales records and how to connect these records to achieve farm goals. Visit mofga.org to register or for more information.
MOFGA Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, online. Reports from board members and MOFGA’s executive director on the organization’s impact and plans. Visit mofga.org to register or for more information.
Food & Drink
Public Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., the second and fourth Sunday of each month, War Memorial Post 30-American Legion-Camden, 91 Pearl St.
Veterans Coffee, 9 a.m., first and third Monday of the month, War Memorial Post 30-American Legion-Camden, 91 Pearl St.
SUNDAY, JAN. 14:
Wine Tasting, 3 to 5 p.m., Dot’s Market, 2457 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville. Presenter is Lulu Churchill from Crush Distributors. A variety of wines will be sampled. Snacks will be provided by Dot’s kitchen. Free and open to the public. Call 706-7922 for more information.
KIDS & Families
Story Time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Skidompha Public Library Children’s Room, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Best for children ages 6 and younger and their grown-ups, with reading, singing, learning and movement. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
Rockin’ Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. The themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes and books is geared toward toddlers through early elementary. Email kdrago@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
OUT Maine Queeries/Queer Futures, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., weekly on Tuesdays via Zoom. Free. A place for people ages 14 to 22 to build an affirming community while playing games, doing projects, and engaging in discussions that explore gender and queer identity, including topics such as pronouns at school, clothing choices, and the process of coming out. For more information, go to outmaine.org.
G.E.A.R. Parent Network “Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery” Group, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays. Facilitated by Diane Bouffard, CFPS, team leader and regional parent support coordinator. Call Megan Dickinson, 859-1580, to register.
Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy, 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St.
Tales for Tots, 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main St. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited for stories, songs and more. Call 832-4484 or visit waldoborolibrary.org for more information.
OUT Maine Fruit Loops, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., weekly on Wednesdays via Zoom. Free. Fruit Loops is for youth ages 9 to 13. Youth hang out, enjoy workshops, play games, and connect with LGBTQ+ and allied peers. For more information, go to outmaine.org.
Minecraft Club, 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta, for ages 9 to 12. Drop-ins are fine. Work collaboratively. Plan and build in Creative/Peaceful mode. While not actively playing, children will have options such as LEGO® blocks, reading Minecraft books and other fun Minecraft-themed activities. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
Toddler Time, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Thursdays, Skidompha Public Library Children’s Room, 184 Main St., Damariscotta, for infants, toddlers and their grown-ups. Developmentally appropriate toys and activities for infants and toddlers, and a relaxed environment for adults to chat and connect. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
Baby Time, 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. The storytime is for infants and up, with lots of music and one short story at the end. Email kdrago@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
TUESDAY, JAN. 9:
DIY Beeswax Lip Balm Workshop for Teens, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Make natural, moisturizing beeswax lip balm. Registration required. Email farets@skidompha.org to register.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10:
Middle School Book Club, 1 to 2 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. Students in fourth to eighth grade are invited for snacks and book chats focusing on titles on the Maine Student Book Award list. To RSVP, email kdrago@rocklandmaine.gov.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11:
Writers Workshop: Creative Exploration of Place, 3:30 to 5 p.m., also on Thursdays, Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1, 15 and 29, Merry Barn, 417 River Road, Edgecomb. Geared toward writers in grades six through eight. Participants share works with family and friends at an Authors’ Tea on Thursday, Feb. 29. Register at merrybarn.com. Email stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com for more information.
LEGO® Club Library Building Challenge, 4 to 5 p.m., Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. The club provides LEGO® blocks for members to build independent projects or take the library building challenge. Call 338-3884 or visit belfastlibrary.org for more information.
FRIDAY, JAN. 12:
Kindergarten Storytime, 12:30 p.m., Searsmont Town Library, Main St. N.
Family Program: Mammals of Maine, 3 to 4 p.m., Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta. Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Angela DesVeaux talks about how mammals prepare for winter and leads a walk to look for animal signs. Participants will make a small craft to take home. For ages 5 to 10 and their grown-ups, though all ages are welcome. Free, but registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.
Family Board Game Night, 4 to 6 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Table-top games for ages 5 and up and their families. Snacks provided. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13:
Reading Comes to Life with Yoga!, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main St. Yoga storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years, led by Ms. Patti, a registered children’s yoga teacher, combines stories read aloud with creative movement and mindful breathing. This recurring event will be held on the second Saturday each month. Space is limited; registration is required. Call 832-4484 to register.
Music Together, 10 to 11 a.m., Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road, Washington. Children aged infant to 5 years accompanied by a parent, caregiver or guardian are welcome to this recurring program one Saturday per month from January to June. Call 845-2663, email info@gibbslibrary.org or visit gibbslibrary.org for more information.
MONDAY, JAN. 15:
Children’s Explorer Camp: Kids on Land and at Sea in the 19th Century, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Penobscot Marine Museum, 2 Church St., Searsport. Children ages 5 to 10 discover daily life long ago along Penobscot Bay and on board ships at sea through games, crafts, songs and (fun) chores. Before and after care is available. Registration deadline is January 10. Fee is $50. Visit penobscotmarinemuseum.org to register.
Spanish Storytime, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Spanish songs and stories with Jared McCannell, director of Penobscot Bay Language School. The free session focuses on basic exposure to foreign language and culture through traditional folk and children’s songs from Spain and Latin America. Vocabulary and themes are reinforced through read-aloud activities with children’s books, poems and other authentic sources. Call 594-0310 or email library@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
COMING UP:
Imagination Ink: A Story Writing Club, 3 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union St., Searsport. Young writers ages 8 and up create stories inspired by prompts and activities on the third Tuesday of each month. New members welcome. Call 548-2303 or visit carverlibrary.org for more information.
Untitled Goose Game Club, 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays, staring Jan. 17, Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Ages 9 to 12 are invited to drop in to play the video game using the library’s Nintendo Switch and PCs. The multiplayer video game allows kids to work together to complete a mischievous to-to list. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
Stuffie Storytime & Sleepover, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Children are invited to storytime with Miss Katie, and to leave their stuffies behind to spend a night of fun at the library. Youngsters will be able to watch on Facebook throughout the evening to see what stuffies are up to. Call 594-0310 or email kdrago@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
Story Hour, 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. Youth Services Librarian and professional storyteller Stephanie Holman prepares content for ages 3 to 6, with reading aloud, felt and flannel stories, puppets, songs, finger plays and action rhymes. Concludes with a short book-based film and an easy craft. Call 338-3884 for more information.
Grade 1 Storytime, 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, Searsmont Town Library, Main St. N.
Miscellaneous
Declutter Bingo, now through March 31, Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union St., Searsport. Pick up Bingo sheet at the library. For every bingo row completed (up to five), choose a small Carver logo prize and enter the gift certificate drawing, which will be held on Monday, April 1. Call 548-2303 or visit carverlibrary.org for more information.
Leer y Charlar, 1 to 3 p.m., via Zoom, every Tuesday. The Camden Public Library’s recurring Spanish language reading and conversation group members chat about each other’s lives in Spanish, and then discuss the “article of the day” from an online Spanish language newspaper distributed prior to the meeting. Email Lynne Taylor, leerycharlar@gmail.com, to register or for more information.
Grieving Through the Holiday Season Online Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., any Sunday afternoon now through Jan. 21, 2024. Preregistration is required. Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County offer end-of-life care and bereavement support to anyone in Waldo County at no cost. For more information, call 505-4434 or email waldohospicevolunteers@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, JAN. 9:
Aging Gracefully Fitness Class, 9 a.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Broad Bay Church, 941 Main St., Waldoboro. Taught by Katie Deabler, the cost may be covered for those who qualify for Silver Sneakers programs, or for a suggested $5 donation if able — no one is turned away.
Beating the Winter Blues with Laughter Yoga, 9 to 10 a.m., virtual event. The free Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center event is open to all. Register online at bethwrightcancercenter.org. Call 664-0339 or email info@bethwrightcancercenter.org for more information.
Waldo County Tech Center’s Escape Room, evenings, through Thursday, Jan. 11, 1022 Waterville Road, Belfast. Open to the public. Contact Explore CTE instructor Chris Kein at 223-3105 or ckein@waldotech.org for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10:
Cake and Community, noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through March 27, First Congregational Church of Camden, 55 Elm St. Social gathering for those who seek conversation and companionship. Volunteers host, providing dessert and hot beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch if they wish. Mini Reiki sessions offered during Cake and Community on Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 27. Call 236-4821 or email churchoffice@camdenucc.org for more information.
Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System, 2 p.m., Rockport Public Library, 17 School St. Local wellness coach Hester Kohl Brooks will introduce three tools to help individuals relax, release tension, and achieve more restful sleep. Participants are encouraged to dress in cozy clothing. Beverages and snacks provided. Visit rockportlibrary.net for more information.
Business After Hours, 5 p.m., The Apprenticeshop, 655 Main St., Rockland. Join the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking with peers. Food and drink provided; door prize drawing. Registration not required. All are welcome. Parking is available at The Apprenticeshop via Main Street.
Skidompha Public Library Virtual Book Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday of each month, October through May via Zoom. Registration is required. To join, call 887-0919 or email info@skidompha.org.
FOMB Winter Speaker Series: Archaeology from Swamps and Caves, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Presenter is Becca Peixotto, project archaeologist for the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. Accessible via hyperlink at the top of the Friends of Merrymeeting Bay web page, fomb.org. Free and open to the public. Contact FOMB, 666-3372 or edfomb@comcast.net, for more information.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11:
Webinar: “On the Horizon: What to Expect in the Next Legislative Session,” 9 to 10:30 a.m., online. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce will discuss how several pieces of legislation could affect businesses, and how the Chamber plans to approach them to achieve a positive outcome for Maine’s business community. Pre-registration required. Visit mainechamber.org to register or for more information.
Tai Chi and Qigong in the Amphitheatre, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. The recurring classes each Monday and Thursday morning are by donation, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the library. Email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com for more information.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults 19+, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rockland UMA Center, 91 Camden St. The Maine Educational Opportunity Center workshop is free. Call 1-800-281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu to register or for more information.
Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Thursday afternoons, Bremen Union Church, 523 Waldoboro Road. Taught by Laetitia Brundage of Kenshin Ranch.
The French Circle (Le Cercle Français), 2 p.m., Thursdays, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. The French Circle is a place for people to advance their French skills and encourage interaction among those interested in French language and culture. Speaking, listening, and maybe games, too. Open to all ages and skill levels. Call 594-0310 or email refdesk@rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
Naturalist Fireside Chat, 4 to 5 p.m., online. Coastal Rivers Education Director, naturalist Sarah Gladu, will be hosting monthly nature-themed “fireside chats” on the second Thursday of each month through March. The program is free. To receive a link to join, participants must register online at coastalrivers.org/events. Email info@coastalrivers.org or visit coastalrivers.org for more information.
Camden Talks Climate Series: Achieving Climate Resilience in Coastal Communities, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Learn how climate change challenges are being addressed statewide. Have the opportunity to express priorities and feedback to the Community Resilience Working Group of the Maine Climate Council. Call 236-3440 or visit librarycamden.org for more information.
FRIDAY, JAN. 12:
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Drop-off, now through Saturday, Jan. 20. To participate, puzzles must be dropped off at Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., by Saturday, Jan. 20. Bring up to five 250+ piece, gently used adult puzzles (in the original box, in good condition, and with all the pieces). For each puzzle donated, receive a ticket to pick out a puzzle at the swap, 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. Call 301-3950 for more information.
Chess Enthusiasts, 3:30 p.m., also on Friday, Jan. 26, Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union St., Searsport. Instruction available for those who want to learn or improve. Chess boards provided; participants also welcome to bring their own. All ages welcome. Call 548-2303 or visit carverlibrary.org for more information.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13:
Boat Talk, 9 a.m., Sail, Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. Boat Talk will be offered two Saturday mornings a month through April. Topics include USCG safety and regulations, composites, coatings and finishes, electrical systems, fuel systems, navigation systems and rigging and sails. Coffee and donuts provided. Visit sailpowersteammuseum.org for more information.
Puzzle Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. All-ages, puzzle-themed party with a collaborative puzzle, timed races, mini puzzles, a puzzle swap, crafts, snacks and more. Call 887-0919 or visit skidompha.org for more information.
Appleton Rabies Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, Appleton Fire Department, 2899 Sennebec Road. Must bring previous rabies certificate to get a low-cost, three-year vaccination. Appleton residents will be able to register their dogs at the same time.
George & Shirley Sprowl 80th Birthday Celebration, 2 p.m., Searsmont Community Center, 37 Main St. South. Snow date Jan. 14. Friends, family and community members are invited. Refreshments, music and a speech or two. RSVP to Jenna Klausmeyer, 322-6812.
MONDAY, JAN. 15:
Maine Woodland Owners Harvest Tour, 9 a.m. to noon, Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Montville. Free to the public. Hear about timber harvesting at an active site and witness a forest management operation from conception to completion. To register or for more information, contact Andrew Smart, 837-0924 or a.smartfarms@gmail.com. Meet at the Maine DIFW Frye Mountain Barn at the entrance of Walker Ridge Road in Montville.
35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Candlelight Walk and Celebration, 4:30 p.m. Gather in front of the Belfast post office with candles, and walk together to the First Church in Belfast, UCC, 104 Church St. for a celebration of King’s work and a program to honor both history and the ongoing work to create a truly inclusive community. Email belfastmlkday@gmail.com for more information.
COMING UP:
Belfast Senior College for 50+: Mahjongg for Beginners, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, class runs for four Tuesdays, Social Captial, 28 Spring St. Learn the American version of the ancient game. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Belfast Senior College for 50+: Sex After Menopause, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, class runs for four Tuesdays, Social Captial, 28 Spring St. For women only, taught by artist and sex educator Carla Sanders. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group, 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, via Zoom. Also, 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, first floor private dining room. The group, via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month and in person on the third Tuesday of each month, provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Free. Call Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at 301-6237 or email cheri.blouin@mainehealth.org for the Zoom meeting details or more information.
Belfast Senior College for 50+: Relationship Intelligence, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, class runs for four Tuesdays, Social Captial, 28 Spring St. Instructor Michael Shell, whose background includes 20 years of team leadership coaching, calls this an interactive course exploring the many dimensions of relationships. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Ladies Fly Fishing Evening Out, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, Flatbread Co. (upstairs mezzanine), 399 Commercial St., Rockport. An opportunity for Midcoast women to share what they know about fly fishing or to learn more. Hosted by Carmen Bombeke, Registered Maine Guide for fishing and hunting. The informal gathering is geared toward building connection and sharing knowledge among women in the local fly-fishing community. Flatbread’s full menu of food and drinks will be available for purchase. All experience levels welcome. Call Carmen Bombeke, 230-9123, for more information.
Winter Adventure Series: Come Boating!, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, Belfast Free Library, 106 High St., and via Zoom. David Conover will present about ArcticEarth Expeditions, a charter boat company that travels to the Arctic. Call 338-3884, ext. 10, or visit the events listings at belfastlibrary.org to register or for more information.
Belfast Senior College for 50+: Housing Belfast, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, class runs for four Wednesdays, St. Margaret’s Church, 95 Court St., Belfast. Mike Hurley, a longtime Belfast city councilor, past mayor and community activist, will lead a discussion and exploration on the topic. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Belfast Senior College for 50+: New Direction in Drawing — Part II, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, class runs for four Wednesdays, Waterfall Arts, 256 High St., Belfast, with instructor Sandy Cirillo. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Belfast Senior College for 50+: The Past as Prologue: The 2024 Presidential Election, 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, class runs for four Wednesdays, St. Margaret’s Church, 95 Court St., Belfast. Taught by John McClenahen, who observed many presidential administrations firsthand in his 40-year media career. Visit belfastseniorcollege.org. or the new Senior College office, 17a Main St., Belfast CoWorking, for more information.
Business After Hours: Vinolio, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 74 Main St., Belfast. Each month the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an after-hours event designed for members to meet and build relationships with people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in the region. Call 338-5900 or visit belfastmaine.org for more information.
Peace & Justice Forum Community Circle for Peace and Resistance, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. Gather to read excerpts from the “Gaza Monologues,” written by young Palestinians in 2010 for a global reading on the UN-declared International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The call and pdf of monologues can be found at gazamonologues.com. All are welcome. Email peace.and.justice.waldo@gmail.com for more information.
Basic Training for Sediment and Erosion Control Practices Certification Course, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Evening Star Grange, 31 Old Union Road, Washington. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring the in-person day-long training. Morning refreshments and lunch included. Pre-registration with payment of $95 (mail-in registration)/$98 (online registration) is required by Monday, Jan. 15. Contact Knox-Lincoln SWCD, 596-2040 or julie@knox-lincoln.org, for more information.
