Community Calendar

Enhance strength, balance and body awareness in this classical Pilates series at the JCA. Led by classically trained and certified instructor Becca Asen, each session focuses on mindful and controlled movements and proper alignment. Rooted in Joseph Pilates’ six core principles — centering, control, concentration, flow, breath, and precision — this method offers benefits for all bodies and abilities.

Participants are welcome to attend any number of classes in the series. Yoga mats will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. No prior experience is necessary; all abilities are welcome, ages 13+. Class punch cards are available for purchase at the front desk. With a punch card, you buy 10 classes and get the 11th class for free! Punch cards never expire and may be redeemed for any class with Becca Asen at the JCA.

General public - $15 per class | JCA members - $12 per class.

Maximum of 10 students per class

This is the 16th season of Concerts at Norcross Point, a free concert series on the shores of Maranacook Lake. This year's schedule is as follows:
July 6 - The High Spirits
July 13- Norwood Pearson (and friend(s?))
July 20- Keiyana Marie Trinidad
July 27- Winthrop Heritage Days
August 3- LQH
August 10 - Calypso Soldiers
August 17- Bella Anne
August 24 - Katie Daggett and Ed Desjardins

Parking is free but limited, public restrooms available, bring a flotation device or anchor your boat offshore and join the flotilla!

Seth hails from a musically gifted family and pairs his talents on acoustic guitar and harmonica to bring an exciting mix of covers and originals to the Last Run Pub. His folk-inspired style sets the perfect vibe for a great afternoon of aprés ski that everyone is sure to enjoy. All ages. Free admission. Sponsored by: Adley’s Auto, Baxter Brewing, Bissell Brothers, Brick & Stone, Coos Canyon Campground & Cabins, Hebert Realty, Lone Pine, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Sun Cruiser and Swift River Suites.

Which Stitch?
A Circle of Needles; Bring your Handwork & Work Together
Join Paige Collins and Nikki Moser every Sunday starting on January 8th from 1pm-4pm!

Participants can bring current, knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, weaving, felting, all things fiber and needle projects and work in conversation with each other.

Special guests will introduce new techniques.

New to all this? We will provide supplies, beginning instruction and materials for you to try.

Free for members and by donation for non-members!

Join Ferry Beach for some line dancing fun on Sundays from January to May!

Line dancing is accessible to everyone, fun for all, and no partner is needed! The focus will be on many different beginner dances, some simple and some more complex, but all appropriate for beginners and higher level dancers. Sign up for one, many, or on a bi-weekly or weekly basis!

Line dancing is a fun way to get some steps in, to enjoy dance and music and meet others from the community. All are welcome!

Please dress comfortably as we will get warm from dancing and be sure to wear shoes appropriate for dancing.
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Instructor: Joyce Bailey has been teaching dance since 1995 In the greater Portland, ME area. She has taught ballroom, Latin, and swing dancing, and more recently became hooked on line dancing!

Cost: $10 per person/per class

Learn more at: https://www.ferrybeach.org/line-dancing.html

*Please register online, and pay at the door upon arrival**

March 8 at 2 PM
Jud Caswell
On March 3, Maine’s well-known singer -songwriter Jud Caswell will introduce several emerging Maine songwriters. While known for his own compositions and interpretations of vocal and guitar classics, Jud Caswell is also active in supporting and developing Maine’s well-regarded array of folk and contemporary singers and songwriters. In this special concert, Judd will present Maine’s latest talents as well as some of his own compositions.

March 8 at 2 PM
Jud Caswell
On March 3, Maine’s well-known singer -songwriter Jud Caswell will introduce several emerging Maine songwriters. While known for his own compositions and interpretations of vocal and guitar classics, Jud Caswell is also active in supporting and developing Maine’s well-regarded array of folk and contemporary singers and songwriters. In this special concert, Judd will present Maine’s latest talents as well as some of his own compositions.

With Grown from Roots, the multi-instrumentalist group Invoke takes listeners on a journey into the historical roots of the string quartet, roots-music influences present throughout the history of Western classical music, and the ensemble's own roots across a wide array of musical traditions. You'll hear works by Haydn, William Grant Still, Aaron Copland, Maurice Ravel, a world premiere featuring PCMF’s Artistic Director, violist Melissa Reardon, and more.​

Had enough of winter? Join the Augusta Symphony Orchestra for a Spring concert on Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 pm at Cony High School’s Viles Auditorium.

The program opens with Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia, Op. 26, followed by Maurice Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose Suite. After a brief intermission, the orchestra concludes the afternoon with Johannes Brahms’s Serenade No. 1 in D Major.

This concert will be led by Guest Conductor Michael Lund Ziegler, Executive Director of the Portland Conservatory of Music. An active conductor, classical saxophonist, and chamber musician, he also serves as Music Director of the Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony.

Founded in 1920, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, led by Conductor and Music Director Jinwook Park, is a community-based ensemble dedicated to enriching the cultural life of central Maine through live symphonic performances. The ASO brings together musicians of all ages and backgrounds and offers audiences access to high-quality classical programming. With a long history and a strong commitment to accessibility, the orchestra remains a vital part of the region’s artistic landscape.

Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted in support of the ASO’s mission to provide accessible classical music to the central Maine community.

For additional information, please visit www.augustasymphonymaine.org.

The Augusta Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by a grant from the Onion Foundation.

🧠✨ 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.

Our monthly spaghetti supper offers community and spaghetti (meat or veggie sauce), salad, garlic bread, and BUMC’s famous pies. Donation only. A portion of proceeds goes to MCHPP. We hope you will join us regularly.