Community Calendar

Hosted by the Maine Public Health Association and MDF's Maine Downtown Center.

Maine's downtowns are places that build human connections through good design and bringing people together. Local revitalization efforts work hard to design spaces that create shade, are safe, walkable and bikeable, provide trail connectivity, create seating for conversation or reflection and preserve buildings. These local downtown programs intentionally bring people together for yoga in a park, a walk along the waterfront, festivals, farmers’ markets, creating events in parks and alley way and shopping at local businesses. Maine has amazing downtown leaders around the State who are revitalizing their communities and neighborhoods with the goal of building human connections, preserving places, and driving economic development. This panel presentation and networking event will highlight the work being done in different Maine downtowns and the ways they are improving human connections and public health.

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.

Drop-in Mahjongg game (every week when enough players rsvp and library is open).
All levels of experience welcome (beginners given instruction).
We play Asian/Chinese style (easier to learn than American mahjong & no need to purchase annual card).
We have multiple sets of tiles, so can accommodate extra players.
RSVP: text/call [207-572-2414](tel:207-572-2414) to confirm group is meeting on any given date. Or take a chance and drop-in (same time as Library's boardgame event so other games can be played).

Join us at Owlbear's Rest to learn new games and make friends who ALSO love games!
Every other Wednesday: Weekly One-Shots with Kass! Join Owlbear staff member Kass to play a game that can be completed in one session.
Thursdays: The Teach Series! Owlbear staff member Drew will lead a variety of games so that you will know how to play them with friends in the future!
Ages: 14+
$10 at the door

The Neighborhood Housing Trust is excited to host this year's tournament at the new INDOOR courts at Bounce in Biddeford, ME! Sign up today to join us for the weekend of January 10 and 11, 2026. ​

Indoor courts mean that there we will be able to welcome players in the doldrums of January for our Men's, Women's, and Doubles events! Early bird pricing of $60 per player for one event or $110 per player for two events lasts through December 10, 2025 so register early to secure your spot! Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games in a round-robin format tournament with medal rounds determining which teams go home with bronze, silver, or gold medals. Round robin games will be played to 11 points win by one with the medal rounds played to 15 win by one.
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Your registration includes tournament play on the new indoor courts at Bounce, a tournament t-shirt, fun happy hours with other players before and after play with special menus and pricing created by the Bounce kitchen, one free appetizer per player, and entry into a drawing for a new pickleball paddle generously donated by Bounce.

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.

*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…

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.

This American Legion Post #36 Breakfast Buffet has been a tradition spanning many years now. Aside from a few minor unforeseen and unavoidable changes, most everything else remains the same. All who enter the Legion Hall doors on a Breakfast Buffet Sunday, will get a great meal for a fair price/donation, get to see old friends and/or family, or meet someone interesting for the first time. The menu items have satisfied many folks over the years, and I have no doubt that this year will be no different. So come and enjoy the Legion Buffet Breakfast this season, enjoy the food, enjoy the camaraderie, and learn how you (Yes, You) can play a key role in this year's breakfast season - or next year's season. There are a number of very important people who make these breakfasts a success each year, if you have any interest in becoming a volunteer or member of the breakfast crew - ask for the least important person in the mix (Christopher) when you arrive for breakfast. These breakfast buffets take place every other Sunday starting on April 2, 2025.

The Neighborhood Housing Trust is excited to host this year's tournament at the new INDOOR courts at Bounce in Biddeford, ME! Sign up today to join us for the weekend of January 10 and 11, 2026. ​

Indoor courts mean that there we will be able to welcome players in the doldrums of January for our Men's, Women's, and Doubles events! Early bird pricing of $60 per player for one event or $110 per player for two events lasts through December 10, 2025 so register early to secure your spot! Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games in a round-robin format tournament with medal rounds determining which teams go home with bronze, silver, or gold medals. Round robin games will be played to 11 points win by one with the medal rounds played to 15 win by one.
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Your registration includes tournament play on the new indoor courts at Bounce, a tournament t-shirt, fun happy hours with other players before and after play with special menus and pricing created by the Bounce kitchen, one free appetizer per player, and entry into a drawing for a new pickleball paddle generously donated by Bounce.