Community Calendar

Learn, refine and develop your sea kayaking skills in a supportive, fun atmosphere. This special weekend is for novice to intermediate, female-identifying kayakers who want to feel confident, safe and independent in their sea kayak adventures. Gain the skills you need to expand your adventures on the water.

We will cover basic strokes, power and efficiency, rescue techniques and safety protocols, ocean dynamics, navigation and trip planning. You’ll be invited to accept new challenges and you’ll be supported as you grow and learn.

We will be on the water from 9am-4pm each day of the workshop.

Join noted ornithologist, hawk watcher and trip leader Seth Benz for this fun full-day birding trip on water and land. You’ll start with a two-hour boat trip to Petit Manan Island aboard the 40-foot Tricia Clark out of Steuben, Maine; watch for Atlantic puffins, terns, razorbills, eagles, eiders, black guillemots and more with expert insights from Seth. Then you’ll head to Milbridge for lunch (bring or buy your own). Afterward, Seth will lead you through the gentle nature trails in the varied landscape of Day Ridges Preserve in Gouldsboro. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Located on the Case Road in Winthrop, the new Tree ID Trail was created by Maine Woodland Owners in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry to encourage public interest in the state’s woodlands and help identify Maine’s most common trees in a natural woodland setting. Each tree is tagged with a QR code for instant identification accessing content from the Maine Forest Service book, Forest Trees of Maine. The Tree ID Trail will be open during the week and throughout the year rain or shine for people interested in nature, educators, and groups. Attendees are encouraged to dress wisely for the weather conditions with protection from bugs and other insects. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information or to register, contact Olivia Nicolarsen (olivia@mainewoodlandowners.org; 207-626-0005).

The Shapleigh Garden Tour offers creative, dramatic, unique, and never before seen garden designs. Expect to be amazed and inspired.

Join instructor Heather Guglielmo for a morning of yoga among the flowers at Broadturn Farm.
Heather is from NY & NH and fell in love with Maine and stayed. She started her yoga practice about nine years ago, and holds her RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training with the Fluid Yoga School through Samudra in Biddeford, ME. Her infectious laughter, kind heart, love for Thriller Flash Mob, 80’s music, her two dogs and Ireland will keep you coming back for more. She loves to teach outside and looks forward to teaching with SLT again this Summer!

Attendees should bring their own yoga mat or towel, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and insect repellent. We will plan to be outside unless weather moves us into the barn.

All ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Escape to the Forest of Arden with us this summer!
From July 10 to August 2, Fenix Theatre Company invites you to experience its 17th annual summer tradition of free Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park with a high-energy, heart-filled production of Shakespeare's As You Like It. This professional staging of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is infused with beloved pop songs spanning 6 decades—from the 1960s to the 2010s— adding a fresh, toe-tapping twist to a timeless tale.

​As You Like It defies gender roles and expectations, and dares us to imagine a better world: one where empathy leads the way and everyone can find where they truly belong. Bring a blanket, grab your friends, and join us under the trees for a night of Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before!
July 10 - August 2

Thursday July 10 at 6:30pm
Friday July 11 at 6:30pm
Saturday July 12 at 6:30pm
Thursday July 17 at 6:30pm
Friday July 18 at 6:30pm
Saturday July 19 at 6:30pm
**Wednesday July 23 at 6:30pm**
Thursday July 24 at 6:30pm
Friday July 25 at 6:30pm
***NO SHOW SATURDAY JULY 26***
Thursday July 31 at 6:30pm
Friday August 1 at 6:30pm
Saturday August 2 at 6:30pm​

Experience a spectacular evening of music from your favorite science-fiction and fantasy movies that capture the vastness of the universe, the magic of fantastical worlds, and the infinite power of imagination. Celebrate the music that has defined entire genres and captivated generations of fans as guest conductor Morihiko Nakahara conducts an epic performance under the stars.

The Spurwink Farm Fly-in is a celebration of sport aviation. Spurwink Farm is a working farm and the site of one of the oldest grass airfields on Cape Elizabeth. Attendees can view small general aviation airplanes, including many vintage aircraft, landing and taking off and walk among them for close up views. EAA Downeast Chapter 141 will be providing a pancake breakfast with proceeds supporting the Chapter’s operations and aviation education programs. Come by plane, car, bicycle, foot and even horseback for a fun time on one of Cape Elizabeth’s oldest farms.

Fort Gorges, an abandoned Civil War-era granite fort surrounded by water, is one of the most historic and fascinating spots in Casco Bay – and also happens to be an ideal location for yoga.

On this trip, you’ll paddle from East End Beach, across Portland harbor, to tiny Hog Island Ledge, where Fort Gorges resides. You’ll land on a beach by the fort’s entrance and explore its elegant granite halls and dark passageways. Make sure you check out the gorgeous view of the Portland skyline from the rooftop! Once you’re done exploring, your yoga class will begin in the grassy, calm parade grounds of the fort, and you’ll stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate your body before paddling back to East End Beach.

Both the kayaking portion of this trip and the yoga class are suitable for all ages & abilities.

All paddling gear (life jacket, paddle, dry bag, etc) is included, but yoga mats are NOT, so please bring your own mat.

Please keep in mind that Fort Gorges is a historical structure that is not currently maintained, so there are no bathroom facilities and there are unlit areas that require caution when exploring.

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.