Community Calendar

Ready to ignite confidence, curiosity, and community in your girl?

Whether she dreams of leading a team, building robots, or simply making new friends, Girl Scout Discovery Night is the perfect place to begin the adventure!

👧 For girls in grades K–5 and their families, this exciting evening is packed with hands-on fun — from binary code bracelets to creative crafts and team-building games. She’ll get a real taste of what it means to be a Girl Scout: bold, kind, and ready for anything.

✨ Parents, you’ll learn how to get involved, start a troop, and help your girl thrive — because every girl deserves a place to grow and shine.

Let’s build confidence, make memories, and shape the future — together. 💚

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/gsDiscovery

Mixed Level Belly Dance:

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! In this Mixed Level (Beginner through Intermediate/Advanced) class, we will work with improvisation and group choreography, as well as continually working with subtleties of technique at whatever level you are.

Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes. Zils (finger cymbals) and veils will also be used in class and are available for purchase from the instructor.

Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 Session I (Beg/ML)

10-week Session: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm
9-10 & 24, 10-8 & 22, 11-12, 12-10-25 & 1-14 & 28, 2-11 & 2-25-25
$150 per person for the 10-week session; $20 drop-in rate per class.

@ People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME

Register through Merrymeeting Adult Education for the current session.

Join us for a special literary evening with Gorham High School English teacher Dave Patterson, and GHS seniors Ruby Couture and Ben Brown.

In addition to teaching at GHS for 16 years, Dave Patterson is a fiction writer, journalist, and musician. He is the author of the acclaimed novels, Soon the Light Will be Perfect, and Euphoria: Ten Maine Stories. He’ll talk about how teaching has shaped his writing and the joys of working with student writers, and read from his new book. We’ll also hear short pieces read by Ruby Couture and Ben Brown. A Q&A will follow.

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 Definitive Brewing Company - Kittery. Definitive Brewing Company - Kittery, Maine tasting room! Conveniently located off of Route 1 in the heart of the shopping district, it’s the perfect stop-off for a beverage and a snack! Now serving wine and cider alongside our own huge list of beers (and seltzer!)

Under 21 policy: Please contact Definitive Brewing Company - Kittery 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/definitive-brewing-company-kittery

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 15, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

Join us for an enchanting evening of music with Fendrick & Peck, a one-of-a-kind Minnesota based folky, bluegrassy, singer-songwriter duo with mesmerizing harmonies, poetic lyrics, and undeniable chemistry.

They have been sharing wonderfully unique concert experiences for the past 10 years, blending song, story, poetry, and a love of the natural world and our place in it.

Learn more about them at www.fendrickandpeck.com or by listening to their music on your go-to music app.

Sarah McQuaid’s lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic.

Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material. From contemplative ballads to playful blues to atmospheric instrumentals, Sarah’s music invites reflection, connection, and a deep appreciation of the quiet power of a well-crafted song.

In the words of one audience member: “Sarah is a truly impressive artist who takes you on a journey through storytelling, blending a variety of musical genres and instruments with ease and creativity. Her lyrics are down-to-earth yet incredibly captivating. Attending her concert feels like diving into a book of short stories — some resonate deeply, some spark your imagination, others make you pause and reflect, and a few bring tears or spontaneous laughter. Sarah’s connection with the audience is both gentle and profound. You don’t just watch a performance — you become part of it, part of the story she’s telling. … To anyone considering seeing her live: go. It’s worth every second. You’ll leave with your heart full and your soul touched — guaranteed.”

A tour-de-force solo show brings the dynamic First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, to life. As Eleanor weaves the tale of her public and private lives we see her at times both strong and vulnerable. Learn more about the passionate and unforgettable woman at the heart of her husband’s presidency whose impact on history cannot be understated.

"Brilliant and emotionally resonant" – The Wall Street Journal

Maine Public is a media sponsor of Portland Stage Company’s production of Eleanor. Eleanor is a peek into the life of one of the most influential women in American History. This solo show spins a tale of politicians, society, and the small moments, taking us from childhood through the presidency.

To take advantage of the Maine Public Member discount, please use the code Eleanor15.

Receive + Release + Reset + Restore Your Nervous System
- Sleep Better
- Ease Anxiety
- Reduce Stress
- Release Stuck Emotions
- Receive Rejuvenation

Brunswick-based grow-for-donation farm Growing to Give invites you to participate in our “Harvest Days” online auction fundraiser!

Bidding will be open from October 1st - 19th. Auction items include exciting getaways, original artwork, fun activities, and more!

All proceeds from the auction will support Growing to Give’s efforts to grow organic vegetables for people in need while sharing knowledge of climate-friendly farming practices. Click the link to preview auction items and prepare to bid!

About Growing to Give: Growing to Give is a nonprofit farming operation based in Brunswick, Maine whose mission is to harness the power of community to grow organic vegetables and give them to those in need while practicing, teaching, and promoting climate-friendly farming.