Community Calendar

Union+Co is partnering with the City of Bath and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to present a community screening of the debut feature film from local, Portland-based directors Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis. The film will screen on January 29th 5:30-8PM at Union+Co in Bath.

Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, which had its World Premiere at the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in September, is a charming documentary that celebrates one of Portland’s lesser-known landmarks: its Wastewater Treatment Facility, and the workers who keep things…running smoothly. Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong received the Fowlie Award for Audience Favorite at CIFF this past September, marking the first time a Maine-based film has taken home the festival’s top audience honor.

Post-screening, the filmmakers will join representatives and employees of Bath's Public Works facility for a Q+A about the film and wastewater treatment in Bath.

Tickets are by donation!

Union+Co is partnering with the City of Bath and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to present a community screening of the debut feature film from local, Portland-based directors Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis. The film will screen on January 29th 5:30-8PM at Union+Co in Bath.

Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, which had its World Premiere at the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in September, is a charming documentary that celebrates one of Portland’s lesser-known landmarks: its Wastewater Treatment Facility, and the workers who keep things…running smoothly. Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong received the Fowlie Award for Audience Favorite at CIFF this past September, marking the first time a Maine-based film has taken home the festival’s top audience honor.

Post-screening, the filmmakers will join representatives and employees of Bath's Public Works facility for a Q+A about the film and wastewater treatment in Bath.

Tickets are by donation!

Ever wonder about the history of the region from a long time ago? What did Saco Bay's Coastal Communities look like?

This is your chance to find out!!

On January 29th, Anatole Brown, Archive and Special Collections Manager of the Dyer Library and longtime Museum Educator at the Saco Museum will share all about the early days of Saco Bay's coastal communities, including Ferry Beach, Camp Ellis, Ocean Park and Old Orchard Beach!

During this special dinner- you'll have a chance to see many never-before-seen archival photos of the early worship campgrounds, beachside neighborhoods and old houses, as well as the dazzling Victorian resorts and the ever-fascinating Dummy Train!

We will also explore the history of the region and how these beachside communities developed and why they are so different? Take this trip down memory lane with us as we explore the enriching history of Saco, Maine and the beauty of these coastal towns back in the day. 

Appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts will be provided during this dinner and are included in the admission to this event!

Tickets are $25 per person (dinner included!) Register here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/community-dinner.html

As part of our Camden Conference series, Portland Public Library is proud to host Afarin Bellisario, a global leader in the field of tech and innovation who has taken a turn from her usual STEM world to pen her debut novel, “Silenced Whispers”. This book is a return not just to the city of her youth, Tehran, but to her childhood joy in writing. It is also the culmination of a personal pursuit for a better understanding of the history of Iran – one that goes beyond the Revolution of 1979 to drill into the legacies of Russo-British Imperialism. A history that is defining today’s Iran.

Grounded in the turn of the 20th century, Silenced Whispers is a historical fiction that highlights the internal and external pressures on young woman in Iran in the face of patriarchy and colonialism. Though historically and culturally unique, the tensions Bellisario explores echo across time and place offering the reader a world both familiar and removed. In navigating these tensions – internal/external, domestic/political, rural/urban, traditional/technological, past/present – the author wields magical realism in the Persian, Arabic, and European traditions to counterpoint, highlight, and progress the plot. The result is a timeless narrative that offers a little bit of something for everyone.

Please join us Saturday, January 29th, from 5:30 to 7:00 to hear from Afarin Bellisario herself about her book, her experience writing it, and its historical context!

The 1st of two Community Plate potlucks in Portland in 2026! Join us to share food & stories, plus a fun Conversation & Connection hour!

Community Plate and Mechanics’ Hall invite you to join us for our second annual Stews & Stories Potluck Supper, an engaging evening of connection through shared food and storytelling.

Winter in Maine is a time when we all crave comfort and warmth, and nothing says that like a hearty stew and a heartfelt story. Our story prompts and storytellers for the evening will explore ideas of comfort and warmth, and we’ll sit down to a meal that will echo these themes. When you’re considering what to bring, stews, soups, and warm bread may top your list, but feel free to bring any dish that warms you, nourishing your body, your spirit — or both!

Thursdays 5:30 - 6:45pm | donation of: $11/$22/$33 as you can

Vinyasa = flow = breath guided movement…in this class expect lots of instruction in postural alignment, while moving & having fun to music. You are encouraged to greet opportunity when it presents itself, take yourself as far into a pose as feels right for you & learn new ways to get there. Expect a different class every time! Yoga is an all-encompassing form of exercise, reaching mind, body & spirit. With the regular practice of asana comes: balance, core strength, and a deeper awareness of yourself & those around you. Previous yoga experience is helpful for this class.

Join us at Owlbear's Rest to learn new games and make friends who ALSO love games!
Every other Wednesday: Weekly One-Shots with Kass! Join Owlbear staff member Kass to play a game that can be completed in one session.
Thursdays: The Teach Series! Owlbear staff member Drew will lead a variety of games so that you will know how to play them with friends in the future!
Ages: 14+
$10 at the door

A new non-alcoholic social night in Portland.

Join us for music, drinks, and good people at one of the city’s biggest bars.

Low-key, fun, and open to anyone looking to meet new faces.

$10 entry.

Join us for (one hour) Trivia at The Allagash Bungalow with our friend Megh. The questions will commence every Thursday starting promptly at 6 pm.

Reservations are not required and tables fill up fast, so arrive early to register your team and grab a spot.

Bite Into Maine will be here for all of your tasty dinner or snacking needs. As always we’ll have delicious beer, wine, cider, and n/a bevs flowing. We can’t wait to see you and your fantastic team names!

The prizes are:
First - $75 gift card
Second - Fun merch pack
Third - Rotating "prize pack"

Thursday, January 29, at 6:15 PM. Monthly Movie Night. Join us for our monthly movie night. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.