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.

Join us in singing AS a community, FOR the community!
We build community by singing together, and we want you there. Everybody is welcome to join, no matter what your musical experience or skill level.

Registration for Fall 2025 will be on Monday, September 15th, September 22nd, and September 29th.
Please email us at info@mccsings.org or call (207) 706-9693.

Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at the First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden, Maine.

Painting Class: Playing with Light and Color

Begins Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM | $280
This four-week course provides a well-rounded foundation in painting, focusing on the building blocks that bring artwork to life. Students will learn to observe how light affects form, practice foundational color theory, experiment with brushwork and edges, and gain confidence in translating what they see into vibrant, cohesive paintings.

This course is designed for painters at all levels, from beginners looking to build confidence to more experienced artists eager to deepen their practice. All classes take place at Nadra Clark Gallery, 256 US-1, Scarborough, Maine.

Registration is now open. Space is limited to ensure individual attention.
To learn more or register, please visit nadraclarkgallery.com

Color as Expression: Beyond Realism

Begins Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM | $280
Designed for artists looking to loosen up and explore the passionate potential of color, this course channels Matisse’s love of vivid, sometimes unexpected color combinations. Students will practice using brushwork and color relationships to express mood and personality in everyday subjects, moving beyond realism to discover a more personal, expressive style.

This course is designed for painters at all levels, from beginners looking to build confidence to more experienced artists eager to deepen their practice. All classes take place at Nadra Clark Gallery, 256 US-1, Scarborough, Maine.

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Storytime in-person in the Children’s Department weekly on Tuesdays* from 10:15am to 11:15am.
*(The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.)

Recommended for children ages 0 – 3 years old and their caregivers.

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, rhymes and body movement. Play and social time immediately follow the program.

This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. Siblings are always welcome.

Please stay home if you or your child are sick and not feeling well.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street.

More information on Storytime programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel overwhelming—but you are not alone.
Join us for Living Well After the Diagnosis, a free, supportive 12-week series designed to empower individuals and families living with memory loss. Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate this journey with strength, community, and dignity.

Topics include:
✔️ Coping with a new diagnosis
✔️ Combating stigma
✔️ Building support networks
✔️ Accessing local resources
✔️ Living a meaningful, connected life

Whether you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed, this space offers connection, information, and hope.
All are welcome. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and RSVP here: https://drive.google.com/.../10zsFZqZu.../view See less

New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs.

Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14.

Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.

Program takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lewiston Public Library, in the Children’s Department. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

ArtVan is a mobile art program that brings hands-on creative art opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and fun. All of their projects aim to inspire art-making with a variety of materials to explore. ArtVan programs engage all age groups, encourage time outside and reduce screen time, help youth stay connected, diminish stress, and provide release for unvented expressions of emotions, such as loss and confusion.

ArtVan began in 2004 and has provided therapeutic art and strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. More information on ArtVan programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

Bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 at the most electrifying New Year's Eve extravaganza in downtown Kennebunkport at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant! Kick off the night with a delectable array of snacks and sweet treats, all while enjoying our signature cocktail, beer, or wine.

Get ready to groove as we spin the hottest tracks, keeping the dance floor alive until the early hours. Don’t forget to strike a pose at our enchanting photobooth station, where you can glam up and instantly share your favorite moments. As the clock strikes midnight, join us for a sparkling toast to new beginnings. Dance under the shimmering lights and immerse yourself in a night filled with music, laughter, and pure bliss.

Don’t miss out on the party of the year—this New Year's Eve, we’re turning the celebration up till 12:00AM! Let’s make unforgettable memories together!

Tickets include:

🍰 Sweet treats

🍸 One complimentary drink ticket per person, to be used for our signature cocktail, beer, or wine

📸 Photobooth Station

💃 DJ music

🥂 Complimentary midnight Champagne toast

🎉 And celebratory vibes all night long!

This event is 21 and over. Cash bar available for all beverage purposes.