Community Calendar

Tinder Hearth is excited to host this super group of string musicians: Brittany Haas on fiddle, Joe K. Walsh on mandolin, bassist Brittany Karlson, and guitarist Yann Falquet. Doors open at 5 with focaccia and drinks available for purchase. Music, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $30; 13 and under get in free. Performance will be held outdoors (with seating) but in the barn if inclement. Please wear weather appropriate clothing! https://www.tinderhearth.com/brittany-haas-joe-k-walsh

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.

🧠✨ Summon your wits and rally your fellowship… Trivia Night approaches! Do you have what it takes to win the battle? Topics include board games, movies, music and so much more!

🏆 1st & 2nd Place Prizes!
📅 Sunday, July 27th
🕰️ 5PM
💰 $10 per team | max 4 people

☕ Come early for snacks and sips. Stay late for the bragging rights.

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

Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland, done in longwise sets of several couples. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m. by request. Note, we do not dance during the month of December.

The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is celebrating its 21st edition! CIFF will feature a slate of boundary-pushing documentary films and filmmakers from across the globe. The festival will take place in person from September 11 to September 14 at various venues throughout Camden and Rockland.

This is one of the preeminent film festivals in Maine and beyond and it really is a special experience to attend one of their screenings surrounded by other film lovers. This year’s lineup spans 26 features and 28 shorts from 32 countries, masterclasses with Raoul Peck and Geeta Gandbhir, and the return of audience favorites like the Points North Pitch and our free Shorts series.

The feature slate includes 17 U.S., North American, and World Premieres, with new films by acclaimed directors Raoul Peck, Sky Hopinka, Lee Anne Schmitt, Kamal al Jafari, Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Geeta Gandbhir, Brittany Shyne and Reid Davenport.

The best way to get the full CIFF experience is by purchasing a pass and Maine Public Members do receive a special discount by using the code maine-public-20 when ordering a pass.

Find out more about the festival and order passes and tickets here!

Game night, every Sunday in Surry. We play new & old board games, card games, dice games, word games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.

$2/person goes to the community center.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Apres. At Après, we’re hellbent on offering craft beverage enthusiasts a unique way to enjoy what they love. Our passionately-made small batch drinks celebrate the traditional and progressive flavors of the Maine lifestyle and are served up in a space filled with friends — both already made and soon to be.

Our naturally calorie-light hard seltzer and gluten-free hard cider call out to the adventurous, inquisitive drinker who cares about fresh ingredients and sustainable living.

Come see us today for a drink at our bar or patio — or grab an ice-cold 4-pack to enjoy at home.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Apres for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/apres

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 20, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

Maine Public is a media sponsor of the DaPonte String Quartet’s concert series. For 34 years the DaPonte String Quartet has been engaging audiences across Maine with their intimate performances. This year they will perform Beethoven and Korngold in several locations along the mid-coast from August 24^th to September 14^th.

Maine Public members are eligible for 15% off tickets, please use the code MainePublic15.

More information on concert venues: https://dapontequartet.org/events/category/concert/