Community Calendar

Calling musicians of all levels! Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for a community - based open mic session. All levels and musical genres are welcome as are individuals, duos, groups, whatever. This will be an all - acoustic session but there will be a small Fishman amplifier and microphone available on an as needed basis.

Our open mic group shall endeavor to provide a fun and judgement free opportunity to share our musical offerings with others. Original compositions as well as covers are welcomed. Please pass the word to friends and let's create a community where we can gather to play, sing, laugh, learn and get to know our neighbors. The event shall be by donation ($2 suggested) with all proceeds going to The Gatherings.

Thanks and we hope to see you at our first open mic on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00 pm. Should you have any questions or need for additional information please feel free to email Joe Bruno at jbruno56@gmail.com.

Please come join us this month for spaghetti (meat or veggie sauce), salad, garlic bread, and BUMC’s famous pies. Donation only. We hope to see you there! 

*Owlbear’s Rest & Cthulhu Present…*
The Caverns of Thracia
by Jennell Jaquays

Come and experience one of the classic early D&D adventure modules. Explore a branching, non-linear, reactive dungeon inhabited by multiple factions and loot their stuff ! Utilizing Basic D&D for simple character creation and a rules light approach.

Casual drop-in/drop-out play — come when you can!
No RPG experience necessary!

📅 Every other Saturday, 5–9 PM (No session 8/9)
💲 $10 per player per session
📍 In the Druid's Grove at Owlbear’s Rest
Grab your dice. Explore the depths. Steal from lizard cultists.

The Caverns await…

Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!

Community Dance 6pm - 7pm
This fun and friendly dance for all ages is led by Bagaduce Music with support by the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you’d like to play with us! There's no admission charge for the community dance, but donations are very welcome.

Contra Dance 7pm - 10pm
Contra dance is easy to learn since all dances are taught. Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of age or dancing ability! There's no need to bring a partner either!
The cost is sliding scale, $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age. This dance helps support the Arbutus Grange.

You can expect amazing live music and clear, fun instruction. To see who is playing and calling each month or for more info, email surrycontra@gmail.com, call 385-7694, visit surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on IG/FB

The Surry School Auditorium is at 754 North Bend Rd, Surry. Just 6 miles outside of Ellsworth. Chem-free event.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month in Surry at 6pm!

Homemade breakfast includes eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits & sausage gravy, muffins, coffee cake, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. Take-out available.

Which Stitch?
A Circle of Needles; Bring your Handwork & Work Together
Join Paige Collins and Nikki Moser every Sunday starting on January 8th from 1pm-4pm!

Participants can bring current, knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, weaving, felting, all things fiber and needle projects and work in conversation with each other.

Special guests will introduce new techniques.

New to all this? We will provide supplies, beginning instruction and materials for you to try.

Free for members and by donation for non-members!

🧠✨ Summon your wits and rally your fellowship… Trivia Night approaches! Do you have what it takes to win the battle? Topics include board games, movies, music and so much more!

🏆 1st & 2nd Place Prizes!
📅 Sunday, July 27th
🕰️ 5PM
💰 $10 per team | max 4 people

☕ Come early for snacks and sips. Stay late for the bragging rights.

Amidst a chaotic landscape, is it indie, or is it alt... or is it just Rainbow Kitten Surprise?! Hitting the road on their psychedelic and genre-bending Bones North American Tour 2026. It's going to be a wild night that you will never forget when Rainbow Kitten Surprise takes the stage at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with most things related to genealogy, including: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is at the Falmouth Memorial Library most Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check to be sure before you come.

Join Us for Coffee with Veterans in 2025!

Veterans, come connect with your military brothers and sisters at House in the Woods Military & Family Retreat in Lee, Maine for our monthly Coffee with Veterans.

📅 Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
⏰ 7 AM - 11 AM
📍 House in the Woods, Lee, Maine
💰 FREE—No registration required

Whether you want to chat, play cards, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in great company, this is a space just for you. All Veterans, from all eras and branches, are welcome!

We’re here for YOU, and we are forever grateful for your service.
TOGETHER WE HEAL.