Community Calendar

Please join Registered Nurse and former estate planning/elder law attorney Lindsay Smith Kafka for sweet treats and summery beverages as we gather for safe conversation about death, mortality, and making the most of this one precious life. We gather together to break down the barriers that prevent us from discussing this universal and important topic, to connect, and to be in community. There is no set agenda or topic, and the event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL.

Do you have questions about the Christian faith? Join us for dinner and conversation to answer those questions along with Lutheran theology in a small group environment. Open to the public, we request that you RSVP to hopelutheran1517@gmail.com (for a buffet headcount).

Sponsored by The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

The Lewiston Public Library will host an Adult Beginner Yoga Series led by Chill Yoga co-owner Heidi Audet from 5:30 to 6:30pm in Callahan Hall on the following Tuesdays: June 10th, June 24th, July 8th, and July 22nd.

All sessions are free to attend, and participants should bring their own mats. Due to limited floor space, registration is required. Please contact Adult Services at 513-3135 or LPLReference@gmail.com to register. Participation in all 4 sessions is not required; register for any sessions you’d like to attend! Classes will begin promptly at 5:30pm, and doors will close to ensure a peaceful classroom environment.

Yoga teachers and practitioners Heidi Audet and Nerys Bayley co-founded Chill Yoga in 2007 as a home for the growing yoga community of Lewiston/Auburn. The studio has been at its current Lisbon Street location since May 2010.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. More information about this program is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3135 or LPLReference@gmail.com.

Starts July 8th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)

Learn the basics of jewelry metalsmithing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere--no prior experience required. Each class will introduce tools and techniques to include hammering, soldering, and riveting, as well as ways to shape and texture metal. Class projects include a hammered cuff, fold-formed leaves and simple soldered rings as well as samples to inspire individual creativity and ways to customize projects. This series will also include important information on tool & equipment safety. A class overview can be emailed upon request.

Fee does not include materials. The required $25 materials supply kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit includes brass and copper in various sizes of wire and sheet, one piece of sterling silver for a ring and some other materials to experiment with.

Optional: A selection of sterling silver wire and ready-made bezels and stones is available for additional purchase from the instructor (not required for class projects).

Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.

"We're all going to die, so why don't we talk about it? I'm not saying talk about it so incessantly that people generally avoid you, (although you can if you want - I usually do) but rather talk about what we would like our end-of-life experience, our death, and our disposition to look and be like. With clear and concise communication and preparation, you can - and will - create the strongest possibility that you will experience a 'good death.'" -Leona Oceania, from Die Well Death Education

At a Death Cafe, people - often strangers - gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.' It is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. All are welcome - join us!

*Individually wrapped, homemade skull cakelets will be provided.

You do not need to have attended prior classes to attend any of the Death Education series, but please register due to space limitations.

A long awaited return of this cult classic. On a stormy night, the newly engaged Brad and Janet find themselves out of gas and on the doorstep of one Dr Frank-N-Furter. They could never imagine the night in store, with a cast of creepily alluring characters who will test their boundaries, take their innocence and teach them to do The Time Warp.

Join us in person at Schoodic Institute (in Winter Harbor, ME) or online via Zoom on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00pm for "No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders" featuring Doug Parsons, Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast.

The role of science organizations has never been more critical. At the local level, these groups are essential in not just advancing climate adaptation but also creating widespread awareness of its urgency. Too often, adaptation is overlooked in climate discussions, yet it is vital for protecting communities and ecosystems. In this talk, Doug Parsons, host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast, will explore how research institutions can lead the way in bridging the gap between science, policy, and public understanding. With real-world examples and insights from his global storytelling, Doug will highlight why now is the time for science organizations to step up, ensuring that adaptation becomes a central focus in the climate conversation.

Doug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. A recognized leader in climate adaptation, Doug has worked at the intersection of science communication, policy, and media for over a decade. He has traveled the world telling stories of adaptation, highlighting the people, policies, and innovations shaping our climate future. His career includes roles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Park Service, as well as adaptation work in Australia. Doug is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and storyteller, helping organizations and audiences understand the urgency and opportunities in climate adaptation.

Free and open to all, registration is required. Register today at https://schoodicinstitute.org/summer-lecture-series/

Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series events are free, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.

Coinciding with each of our summer workshop sessions, Haystack faculty, visiting artists, Fab Lab residents, and studio assistants give presentations about their work, sharing ideas and influences with members of our community. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium and are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, July 8: Barbara Justice, Graphics; Addison de Lisle, Blacksmithing; Nathan Dube, Metals

A long awaited return of this cult classic. On a stormy night, the newly engaged Brad and Janet find themselves out of gas and on the doorstep of one Dr Frank-N-Furter. They could never imagine the night in store, with a cast of creepily alluring characters who will test their boundaries, take their innocence and teach them to do The Time Warp.

"Wrong Turn at Romance" by Alice Holton, April 8th - 24th. Chaos erupts when opposites attract in this funny love story with a twist. Two different hearts come together at a rustic retreat for one unpredictable weekend of hilarious banter and heartwarming discovery. Starring Pam Mutty and Michael J. Tobin