Community Calendar

The mission of Novel Jazz is to keep the music of Duke Ellington and Strayhorn "alive and swinging". This septet will perform standard tunes from the Ellington/Strayhorn repertoire plus newly arranged compositions that they have unearthed from original recordings, as well as manuscripts from the Ellington Archives of the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of Congress. Novel Jazz have dusted these pieces off, rearranged them for the septet and given them a 21st century sound all their own.

Get ready for some toe-tappin’ tunes with SunDog, a 3-piece bluegrass band blending classics, originals, and unexpected covers—all with a grassy twist.

Led by award-winning high school flat picker Jack Marston, and backed by two seasoned pros, this trio brings energy, soul, and plenty of string magic.

A free chess club open to anyone over the age of 10. All levels of experience are welcome. We have boards, but feel free to bring your own.

One of Yankee Magazine's top five cemetery tours in New England! Walk Portland's Old Burying Ground with a trained guide. Hallowed? Not officially. Historic? Absolutely. Haunted? You decide. Visit the cemetery's unique field of underground tombs, the oldest gravemarker from 1717, the final resting place of the famed Captains of the 1813 battle between the Boxer and the Enterprise, and the interesting carvings of Portland's first stone-cutter, Bartlett Adams. Tours include early gravestone art, important local historic figures, Portland's historic events, and the landscape of this National Historic Landmark, including segregated sections for Black people, Catholics, Quakers, and strangers. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the ground is uneven once we leave the main pathway. Tours are held unless the weather is stormy.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!

Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

Music lovers in Maine are in for a treat at 4pm on Sunday, September 21st as Zenith Ensemble brings a vibrant afternoon of beautiful Baroque music to Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Falmouth. Founded in 2018 and made up of some of the finest professional musicians in the country, Zenith Ensemble presents unforgettable, world-class vocal music to communities throughout Maine. .

This ambitious concert will feature three professional singers and two professional players who hail from across the Northeast, including founder and artistic director of Zenith Ensemble, Nacole Palmer. “We are thrilled to bring this charismatic and profoundly beautiful program to our audience," says Palmer. "Together, the listeners and singers alike will go on an intimate journey of joy, sorrow, hopefulness, and a heartfelt search for redemption.”

A celebration of the great masters of the Baroque, the concert will feature the floridity of Claudio Monteverdi's writing for solo voice alongside the impassioned duets of Barbara Strozzi and Chiara Margarita Cozzolani - both striking for their lyrical beauty and sense of playfulness. Elisabeth Jacque de la Guerre's hauntingly lovely Prelude for solo harpsichord will usher the audience into the intimate and emotionally riveting world of her cantata, Esther, which tells the story of the Biblical heroine and her extraordinary acts of bravery. From there, the concert will feature the breathtaking vocal trios of Luzzascho Luzzaschi, renowned for his virtuosic and masterful settings for the female voice, and the lush soundscape of Vivaldi's Sonata a violincello: the depth and serenity of his Largo movement inspires great calm, while the infectious joy of the Allegro is sure to have the audience dancing in their seats.

Other works on the program include Guiseppe Colombi's Ciaccona and the charming Advent carol, There is No Rose.

Concert Tickets: Adult tickets are pay what you can, with a suggested donation of $30 | K-12 and Students free with accompanying adult or Student ID | All fees included

Tickets available at zenithensemble.org & via the QR Code below

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.

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.