Community Calendar

Celebrating its 5th year, Sounds by the Sea began in 2021 to foster community and enjoyment of live music in our cherished park. This free, family-oriented six-week summer concert series occurs on Mondays at 6:00 pm, starting after Independence Day. Concerts rotate between the Bandstand and the Picnic Shelter, made possible by the generous support of local business sponsors.

If you’re grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage.

This workshop will take place at a small homestead in Albion, ME, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA’s Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins, will discuss the strategies at play at this homestead, provide an overview of other considerations for the unique needs of small pastures and particular livestock, and discuss organic pasture management strategies for homesteaders. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Run, walk, or roll for autism acceptance!
Together with our Pine Tree Camp, all contributions will benefit Pine Tree Camp and make a difference in the Maine Autism Community!

Over its history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $20 million to schools and organizations who provide essential services, programs, support and more for people and families with autism.

Registration and more info:
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Rome/Flutie5KForAutismRomeME

Join us at MOFGA for a celebration of apples and the fall harvest!

This family-friendly event includes guided orchard tours, apple cider pressing, fruit-tree focused workshops, apple art-making, butter churning, seed saving, and apple pie baking. Participants enjoy a display of hundreds of heritage apple varieties as well as free apple tastings, and can connect with our Apple Identification Team — apple experts who help identify “mystery” apples! Local farmers and businesses will be on-site selling hot food, baked goods, produce, herbal remedies, and more.

Celebrating its 5th year, Sounds by the Sea began in 2021 to foster community and enjoyment of live music in our cherished park. This free, family-oriented six-week summer concert series occurs on Mondays at 6:00 pm, starting after Independence Day. Concerts rotate between the Bandstand and the Picnic Shelter, made possible by the generous support of local business sponsors.

Have fun while making a difference! Hike for Hospice is an annual walk with our community to raise awareness and support for Hospice of Southern Maine’s nonprofit mission to provide compassion, care, and comfort through the end of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. There will be music, Holy Donuts, prizes, a kids' scavenger hunt, lawn games, local partner-provided food and beer, and lots of community spirit as we walk the 2.25 or 4.5-mile routes. Together, we can make each step count and raise awareness and funds for hospice care in southern Maine. Children and leashed dogs are welcome!

Do you love plants? Do you grow flowers or vegetables? Wish you could? Or are you just interested in building community around a love for nature? The Saco Bay Gardening Club wants you!

The Club meets in The Deering Room of Dyer Library in Saco the first Thursday of every month from 6p-8p, plus hosts workshops and other events throughout the year. We learn about plants and the environment, gardening, tour gardens, host workshops, and more! See our website for upcoming meeting speakers/activities.

Come grow with us!

Get your hands dirty with a little late fall gardening! Help spread kelp on Cultivating Community's garden beds to prepare them for winter, and then head inside to warm up with a kelp-inspired craft project.

Wear clothes that will keep you warm AND that you can garden in! This event is rain or shine. Cultivating Community will provide gardening gloves, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

*Please note that there is street parking only for this event—you will be towed if you park in any of the nearby lots.*

Cultivating Community cultivates food justice in Greater Portland by providing education, resources, and opportunities to grow and share culturally familiar food. You can learn more about their work and programs at www.cultivatingcommunity.org.

This is the final event of our Creative Paths series exploring the connections between our creative selves and the natural world. Each event will have its own unique flavor and will be led by local experts. Discover Portland's extensive trail network and celebrate TEMPOart's 2025 installation of "Winged Kelp"!

Celebrating its 5th year, Sounds by the Sea began in 2021 to foster community and enjoyment of live music in our cherished park. This free, family-oriented six-week summer concert series occurs on Mondays at 6:00 pm, starting after Independence Day. Concerts rotate between the Bandstand and the Picnic Shelter, made possible by the generous support of local business sponsors.

Celebrating its 5th year, Sounds by the Sea began in 2021 to foster community and enjoyment of live music in our cherished park. This free, family-oriented six-week summer concert series occurs on Mondays at 6:00 pm, starting after Independence Day. Concerts rotate between the Bandstand and the Picnic Shelter, made possible by the generous support of local business sponsors.