Community Calendar

The Rockport Garden Club will hold its May monthly meeting on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 with Kurt Snyder as the guest speaker, starting promptly at 1 p.m. The program will highlight Landscaping with Stones. Learning where stones are sourced in Maine, why different stones are selected for various purposes and locations: e.g. Dry and wet stone walls, seating, patios, walkways and other designs.
For more than 25 years Stonescape has exemplified exceptional quality in stone masonry, landscaping and design.

The meeting will be held at the West Rockport Baptist Church at 545 Park Street, West Rockport. The entrance is from the parking lot at the end of the building.
The public is cordially invited, and the building is handicap accessible. Out of courtesy, please do not call the church for information.
Email: info@rockportgardenclubmaine.org
Vivian Banta : Publicity Media: 406-580-7516

Weekly drop-in mahjong game. All levels of experience welcome (beginners given instruction).
We play Asian style mah jongg (easier to learn) rather than American style (which requires purchase of annual card).
We have multiple sets of tiles, so we simply add tables if more than 4 people show up.
Best to text/call 207-572-2414 to confirm game will occur on any given date, but you are welcome to drop-in.

Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating works of art. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, it can support and sustain it.

In this 2-hour hands-on session, we'll approach business planning through a creative and intuitive lens to design a viable and sustainable business plan.

Whether you are just getting started or an experienced maker, this workshop is for you.

Together, we'll explore how your art or craft appeals to customer needs and wants while also supporting your own livelihood.

Topics will include:

Big-picture financials
Understanding your customer and market
Aligning passion with purpose
You'll work with a one-page business plan template specifically designed for artists and makers, and we'll introduce additional resources available to help you.

This session can be a first step to a more refined plan.

Whether you have a business plan you’d like to refresh or need to start from scratch, come prepared to think, imagine and articulate your business intention with the support of other participants.

Optional: Bring a sample of your creative work that is meaningful to you to inspire your planning process.
Location: Millinocket Memorial Library at 5 Maine Ave Millinocket, ME 04462

Registration is required in advance. Online connection to attend via Zoom available upon request once registered.

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

Join us at Libby Library in OOB on Thursday, May 1st from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for the Opening Night of our OOB High School Art Show display with live music & refreshments!

Student artwork will be on display in the library for the entire month of May. Visit the library to see the incredible talent coming out of OOB High School, and join us for opening night to celebrate these hardworking artists!

The intersection of domestic abuse, healthcare, and law enforcement

The intersection of domestic abuse, healthcare, and enforcement is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Learn more about how organizations right here in midcoast Maine are working together to overcome domestic abuse and support those in our communities who grapple with this concern day after day. This special event includes our new film featuring the stories of two survivors of domestic abuse followed by a panel discussion including Rebekah Paredes, Executive Director from New Hope Midcoast, Julie LeBlanc, the Regional Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program Coordinator at MaineHealth Waldo, Pen Bay, and Lincoln Hospitals, Detective Matthew Ryan of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a client featured in the film. Audience questions are encouraged.

Don’t miss this free and informative event!
Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!

For more information visit https://newhopemidcoast.org/communties-of-compassion, or contact Joan at developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org, (207) 691.5969.

You’re invited to join MaineGeneral Audiology’s Sarah Basquez, Au.D., Lisa Dayringer, Au.D., and Mary Anne Booth, M.A., for a discussion on hearing loss, its signs and side effects as well as the management of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
The event will take place on Thursday, May 1 at the Thayer Center for Health from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn about the difference between prescription hearing aids and over-the-counter hearing aids.
Hearing screenings will also be provided after the presentation. To register, visit www.mainegeneral.org/hearing-screening.

🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled New Member Sign-Up Event! 🌟
Are you ready to make new friends and embark on exciting adventures? We invite girls in grades Pre-K to 3rd and their caregivers to our unique new member sign-up event!

What to Expect:
• Make New Friends! Connect with other girls and caregivers in a welcoming environment.
• Creative Activities: Enjoy hands-on crafts like secret code bracelets and a magical unicorn-themed project!
• Discover Girl Scouts: Learn about our exciting programs and volunteer opportunities that empower girls to build confidence, courage, and character.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonderful world of Girl Scouts and kick-start your journey of friendship and adventure!

🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled New Member Sign-Up Event! 🌟
Are you ready to make new friends and embark on exciting adventures? We invite girls in grades Pre-K to 3rd and their caregivers to our unique new member sign-up event!

What to Expect:
• Make New Friends! Connect with other girls and caregivers in a welcoming environment.
• Creative Activities: Enjoy hands-on crafts like secret code bracelets and a magical unicorn-themed project!
• Discover Girl Scouts: Learn about our exciting programs and volunteer opportunities that empower girls to build confidence, courage, and character.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonderful world of Girl Scouts and kick-start your journey of friendship and adventure!

🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled New Member Sign-Up Event! 🌟
Are you ready to make new friends and embark on exciting adventures? We invite girls in grades Pre-K to 3rd and their caregivers to our unique new member sign-up event!

What to Expect:
• Make New Friends! Connect with other girls and caregivers in a welcoming environment.
• Creative Activities: Enjoy hands-on crafts like secret code bracelets and a magical unicorn-themed project!
• Discover Girl Scouts: Learn about our exciting programs and volunteer opportunities that empower girls to build confidence, courage, and character.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonderful world of Girl Scouts and kick-start your journey of friendship and adventure!

I am finding that the use of my voice in a playful way does wonders to support my inner Spirit...
You might feel this way, too?!

You are invited to an Improvisational Song/Sound Circle!

Every other Monday:
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 2

5:30 - 6:30ish (pm)
Bandstand on the Eastern Prom in Portland, Maine.

We'll be a weaving of folks playing Sound Games!