Community Calendar

Whether you’re caring for your family’s heirlooms, managing a museum collection or volunteering at your local historical society, this class will teach you how to handle delicate objects. You will learn tips for packing them up and safely moving them to their new home. Practice makes perfect, so bring an item that fits into a shoe box to try out the techniques we learn in class.

Join Greg Marley, a Maine-based mushroom expert and author, for a weekend of mycorrhizal magic on Hurricane Island. The weekend will be all about wild mushrooms: a mix of field excursions and discussions to increase skills for learning your mushrooms, as well as cooking opportunities. Come prepared to enjoy the beauty of a rugged Maine island and to experience outdoor learning.

Course runs Friday, September 12- Sunday, September 14th.

Owlbear’s Rest is usually an escape from adulting for grown-ups—except on Sunday mornings! Bring the whole crew for a game-filled adventure that’s perfect for adventurers of any age. Your little halflings can enjoy a warm steamer while you sip on a well-earned latte (oat milk available!).

Family gaming time starts here!

✨ Keep an eye on our social media—some sessions will feature special organized activities just for kiddos!

join us for a special class under the apple trees at McDougal Orchards in Springvale. Just a short 20 minute drive from Kennebunk, this locale is a Hope and Lathrop family favorite. After class, pick apples with your little ones, enjoy donuts, cider + all the other goodies the orchard has to offer.

$10/family, all attendees will be given a 10% discount on their whole picking/purchase.

Flies & Lies fly-tying group is open to anyone interested in fly tying and fly fishing. Meet at the Machias Savings Bank every other Sunday (twice per month) from October 6 to April 20 to promote fly fishing, conservation, and fun. Bring your own tools, materials and snacks.
For more information, contact Bob Bechtold Trichoptera42@gmail.com 207-288-4957 or go to https://downeasttu.org/ and Downeast TU on Facebook.

Come try out water polo with Southern Maine Water Polo! We are a club that welcomes all newcomers. The only requirement for the sport is that you are an experienced swimmer. We will help to teach the fundamentals of the sport throughout practice. Expect a fantastic workout while playing this fun sport! Make sure to check out our website for any changes to our schedule. We do not practice on holiday weekends.

join us for a 45 minute meditation class on september 14 at 5:30P. a meditation practice is about learning to be aware of what’s going on in the present moment and to maintain that awareness regardless of the mind’s tendency to wander. learn the power of meditation by bringing mindfulness to your breath + your body to find connection within.

learn more about meditation, our other offerings + sign up for class here: https://www.thedailysweatkennebunk.com/book-a-class

Students will learn the art of block printing and leave with tea towels in time for Fall harvest. Classes are taught by art teacher, Kim Bahre, on two consecutive Tuesdays September 9 & 16. This is a Sip n’ Print class and students receive two tickets for beverages from our sponsor National Distributors.

Transform your favorite photographs into stunning batik-style paintings in this unique workshop! Learn the captivating art of batik on rice paper with watercolors, experimenting with layers of color and wax to create depth and texture. This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults and motivated teens; no prior experience is necessary.
You'll create two paintings, allowing for continuous hands-on creativity as one piece dries. All materials and instruction are provided.

Join Yogi Abi for a Hatha Yoga flow grounded in the principles of AYAMA. Applied yoga anatomy and muscle activation is the teaching philosophy of Abi's teacher, Yogi Aaron. It combines traditional yoga practices with muscle activation techniques proven to strengthen our ability to contract our muscles on demand. Practicing AYAMA will leave you feeling stronger and help to alleviate pain in the body.

This is a drop-in class. Registration is not required. The price per session is $15 (members) or $20 (non-members), which can be paid directly to the instructor via cash or check.

Please note, there is no class July 2nd or September 24th.

About the Instructor:

Abi was born & raised on Cape Cod Massachusetts. Abi has lived and worked in the greater Ellsworth area for the past four years. In May of 2024 Abi embarked on a journey to Costa Rica to study yoga as Blue Osa yoga retreat on the Osa Peninsula. There she received her 200 Hour yoga teacher training certificate. Yoga has been a big part of her life for many years and she believes that the healing power if yoga is something she is called to share with others through her work.