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February 2021
Book Sale in NE Harbor
The Northeast Harbor Library has a well kept secret, a wonderful book sale room located in their basement. There are all kinds of books, audios and DVDs and a “collector’s shelf” for all ages. The hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the library. For more information, call the library at 276-3333.
Find out more »Beth C Wright Zoom Events
The Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth is pleased to offering several free informational Zoom events. On Wednesday February 3rd, it’s “Expression in Art.” And on February 4th, you’ll enjoy the “Heart-Based Meditation” series. Details about all these two events are available on their website at: beth wright cancer canter – dot – org.
Find out more »Animal Tracks and Ice Online Talk
Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust will continue to offer Zoom sessions for remote learners and homeschoolers, but in 2021 they will be specifically for kids! They will share fun science lessons as well as nature crafts on different monthly themes. Kids ages 4-13 are welcome to log on and participate in an interactive session. The theme for Wed Feb 3 at 10 am is “Animal Tracks and Ice.” Register by calling 374-5118.
Find out more »Online Meditation Program
Join Brooksville meditation instructor Philip Osgood for an online introductory presentation on meditation on Wednesday, Feb 3, at 4 pm. As well as talking about how and why to meditate, he will answer questions from participants. This program is sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library, is free of charge and anyone is welcome. To receive the link to join by Zoom, register using the online calendar at www.bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.
Find out more »Acadia Winter Festival
The Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is hosting the seventh annual Acadia Winter Festival from Thurs Feb 4 through Sun Feb 7th. This year’s festival offers outdoors and online activities for adults, children, families and friends. All events are free but registration is required. Due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions, participation is limited for outdoors activities and masks are required. For more information, visit schoodicinstitute dot org.
Find out more »Online Meditation Classes
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is sponsoring a series of heart-based meditation classes in February. The series will be held on each Thursday of the month, beginning on Feb 4 from 10-11:30 am and followed by classes on Feb 11, 18 and 25 from 10-11 am. For more information, visit www.bethwrightcancercenter.org. To register, call 664-0339 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Hospice Myths Debunked Online Talk
Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County will present a free online informational session on the common myths about hospice care, while also sharing information about how hospice services go far beyond what many people realize. “Hospice Myths Debunked” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 4, from 10-11:30 am. For more information or to register, contact Ellsworth Adult Education at 664-7110.
Find out more »Drawing Classes Online
Via Zoom, Schoodic Arts for All is hosting a four week drawing class with artist/teacher Kat Logan. The classes begin on Thurs Feb 4 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Students should have a 9 x 12 sketch book or computer paper on clipboard, tape, 2b or 4b pencil, eraser and sharpener. The cost for the course is $84. For more information, call 963-2569 or visit www.schoodicartsforall.org.
Find out more »Online “A Touch of Maine” Stories
Each Friday, starting Feb 5 at 1:30 pm, the Blue Hill Public Library and Parker Ridge Senior Living Community will present an online edition of “A Touch of Maine,” a weekly conversation with an interesting person in our community. On Feb 5, the featured speaker will be Denny Robertson. Former Blue Hill fire chief and harbormaster, he will share some of the colorful stories from his life on the Blue Hill Peninsula. This program is free of charge and all…
Find out more »Online Candy Workshop
Schoodic Arts for All is hosting a Valentine Candy Workshop via Zoom on Fri Feb 5 at 6 pm. No candy thermometers or microwaves needed. Join JoAnne (virtually) in her home kitchen and cook along as she shows you how to make sweet treats such as truffles, caramels, Valentine bark, and chocolate-dipped tuxedo strawberries. A great class for kids to take along with their favorite grown-up. For more information or to register, visit schoodicartsforall dot com.
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