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Monet, Van Gough, O'Keeffe, Pollack -- choose your favorite artist and recreate a peice of artwork using our colorful, vibrant wool roving. We supply it all and give complete instructions for you to make and take your own, personalized artwork home. Bring a photo for inspiration, or use one of ArtWaves' pictures. Ages 7 & Up. No art experience necessary! Instructor: Carrie Eason Cost: $20 members, $30 non members Household table for up to 4 people: $55/$65 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Ever wanted to write a story but don't want to write for hours and hours? Bring that idea here? In this morning class, kids can develop a beginning, middle , and end for their stories, and then represent them visually. Instructor: Piper Charron. Cost $10 each NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Date: July 7 Time: 5 pm Cost: Free Register here: https://bit.ly/maineimmigrantleaders Join us as BDN reporter Eesha Pendharkar talks to three Maine immigrants who have been called to serve their communities: Angela Okafor: Bangor City Council She is the first immigrant and first person of color to serve on the Bangor City Council. Pious Ali: Portland City Council He is the first African-born Muslim American to be elected to a public office in Maine, becoming a member of the city’s elected Boardof Public Education in 2013. Safiya Khalid: Lewiston City Council She is the first Somali American to serve on the Lewiston City Council. Thank you to our event partner, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, for helping to make these events possible.

Using our gorgeous, shimmery piles of glass, we will each make a framed 5x7" pink flamingo. No experience or equipment needed -- we provide everything and guide you through the entire project. Bring a picture for inspiration if you'd like. Instructor: Carrie Eason Cost $30 members, and $40 non members Household table for up to 4 people $75/$85 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Learn the ancient art of Batik painting with a modern twist. We'll use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice paper (instead of fabric) to create color layering effects that are rich, surprising, and unable to achieve any other way. You will go home with two complete paintings, new skills and loads of self confidence. All levels welcome, especially beginners, and all materials are provided. Instructor: Gloria Avner Cost: $65/$75. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together: $200/$250 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Why does red incite anger or yellow evoke happiness? Knowing how people perceive different colors - and what those colors say when used together- is a powerful storytelling tool. In this morning workshop, we will explore the basics of color theory NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

with Zoe Brodsky online Thursdays from 4-5 pm, starting May 21

Travel back in time to the 1860’s with the Civil War Living History Encampment at Fort Knox. The two weekend event features Civil War living history demos including garrison fort operations, guard mount, cannon firing and camp life in the mid-1800’s starting the weekend of Bucksport Bay Festival with fireworks on Friday night and Fort Knox Scottish Tattoo on Saturday. Beginning Friday, July 10^th, soldiers from the 3^rd Maine Regiment Vol Inf, Company A, 6^th Maine Battery, 2nd Vermont, and 118th NY Infantry kick things off with a boom! Troops recreate Civil War Fort life including period guard mount, drill, parade and firing demonstrations while  Cannoneers from the 6^th Maine Battery reenact gun crew functions with full size replica 10 pound Parrot Rifles.  The Northeast Topographical Engineers will provide a display of instruments and equipment used by Civil War Engineers and The Hardtacks: 19^th Century Folk Musicians will perform camp songs, hymns, battlefield rallying cries and fiddle tunes throughout the weekend. During the weekdays, historians, authors and experts (including John Weaver and Brian Swartz) will provide informative and educational presentations on Civil War history using Fort Knox Historic Site as an immersive backdrop. A unique historical and educational experience for all ages.  Watch for updates and schedules to be published. The Fort Knox Civil War Living History Encampment continues from 17-19 July. Join the 20th Maine Infantry Company B, 15th Regiment Alabama Volunteer Infantry, Company A as they converge on the battlefield to recreate skirmishes with muskets and cannons in tactical defense, assaults and advances in a battle for ground true to the period. Duo band Long Journey will perform old time songs and camp tunes. Please see website, social media for the most update schedule of events. Contact: Friends of Fort Knox at (207) 469-6553 or [email protected]

Spend a few hours making fun and colorful block prints featuring flamingos or a design of your choice. We supply it all to use your unique prints for cards, postcards, and booklets - or mat a few for display. Ages 7 & up. Instructor Carrie Eason Cost $25 members, $35 non members. Table for up to 4 quarantined together: $70/$80 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

The Scottish Tattoo returns to Fort Knox for the 17^th annual show featuring traditional Scottish Military bagpipe and drum bands displaying their precision marching and coordinated movements while performing a patriotic salute to America. Over the years, bagpipe and drum bands including the Maine Saint Andrews Pipes & Drums, Anah Highlanders, Claddagh Mohr and Dunlop Highland Pipe Band have marched into the Fort Knox Historic Site parade field to perform individual and massed band concerts. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Knox and the Saint Andrews Society of Maine; proceeds go toward preserving Fort Knox and the Saint Andrews Society Scholarship Fund.  Tickets available on FB or @ www.fortknoxmaine.com also the evening of the event “at the door”. Rain Date, July 12^th – 5:30 to 7:30pm Contact: Friends of Fort Knox at (207) 469-6553 or [email protected]

With a base knowledge of how to draw a self-portrait, you will gain the ability to create an expressive portrait using your own image. We will warm up with short sketches of our individual features and blind contours, and then we'll learn how to draw ourselves through the use of mirrors. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Instructor: Allison Maurais. Coast: $35 members, $45 non members Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together $100/$150   NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Learn how to weave on a loom using yarn, ribbon and wool roving. We will guide you through different weaving techniques and patterns to help you create a gorgeous piece of art! Bring your own yarn if you have some that you love or use our wide selection. No experience necessary, and fun for anyone over the age of 8. Instructor: Carrie Eason Cost: $20 members, $30 non members. Table for up to 4 people quarantined together: $55/$65 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

In this all-levels class, you can make a variety of ornaments for your holiday decorations, gifts, or to hang on your tree. All ages welcome Instructor Kim Nadel Cost $30/$40, Pieces can be picked up at a later time after firing. The glaze class will be held on Saturday, July 25th -- drop in between 1-4 pm NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Why does red incite anger or yellow evoke happiness? Knowing how people perceive different colors - and what those colors say when used together- is a powerful storytelling tool. In this morning workshop, we will explore the basics of color theory NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Michelangelo, Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali -- choose your favorite artist and recreate a piece of artwork using our gorgeous bins of stained glass. You will make and take your own 5x7" personalized reproduction to hang on your wall! Bring a photo for inspiration, or use one of ArtWaves' pictures. No experience necessary. All materials are included, with step by step instructions. Ages 8 and up. Instructor: Carrie Eason Cost $30/$40. House hold table for up to 4 people: $75/$85 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Learn the ancient art of Batik painting with a modern twist. We'll use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice paper (instead of fabric) to create color layering effects that are rich, surprising, and unable to achieve any other way. You will go home with two complete paintings, new skills and loads of self confidence. All levels welcome, especially beginners, and all materials are provided. Instructor: Gloria Avner Cost: $65/$75. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together: $200/$250 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Make interesting and functional creative wall pockets out of clay for plants, pencils, keys, etc. Instructor: Kim Nadel Cost $30 members, $40 non members. Pieces can be picked up at a later time after firing. The glaze class will be held on Sat. July 25th -- drop in between 1-4 pm NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]artwavesmdi.org.

with Zoe Brodsky online Thursdays from 4-5 pm, starting May 21

If you’ve ever thought you’d like to take a proactive role in developing more peace and happiness in your life, it can be done. Research demonstrates that people’s happiness levels can be accounted for in many ways, but almost half comes from things we intentionally do.  Mindfulness specialist, Jen Harry, guides a free monthly mindfulness group, Mindfulness Tools for Well-Being on the third Friday of each month at the Beth Wright Center in Ellsworth. Jen offers plenty of tools, techniques, and practices that can be used to increase your own well-being. The group will explore how to make these practices fit into everyday life.  Topics covered include stress transformation, dealing with challenging emotions, and simple mindfulness practices, to name a few. “It’s empowering knowing that we can have this kind of influence on our own well-being and health.” Jen Harry shared. The group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, 23 Commerce Park in Ellsworth.  This program is free and open to all.  To register please call 207-664-0339

Friday, July 17 from 3-5 pm Paint the prismatic geology of MDI! Liz Cutler will guide you step by step—from mixing warm and cool grays, to seeing the cast shadows and reflections using oils on an 8x10 canvas. Cost: $25 members; $35 nonmembers NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Make & Take Popo-ups! Make your own Much, Modigliani, and Mondrian-like works of art. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Families welcome (age 9-90). Instructor: Gloria Avner. Cost:$35 members, $45 non-members. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together. $100/$150 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Gerry Monteux is a Nikon professional nature photographer who will be teaching this 3-hour workshop to include a lecture and practical experience on the grounds of Woodlawn. Gerry’s work can be seen at his gallery in Hancock and several other galleries here in Maine. He specializes in photographing Maine’s iconic landscapes, seascapes, night skies, and wild animals — with a special emphasis on his favorite critter: the Maine Moose. While you may not get to see any wild animals, Gerry will guide you to understand more about the dynamics of your camera so you can capture nature the way you want to remember it! You will need a camera and good walking shoes. All workshops include a tour of the Black House at your convenience.

With a base knowledge of how to draw a self-portrait, you will gain the ability to create an expressive portrait using your own image. We will warm up with short sketches of our individual features and blind contours, and then we'll learn how to draw ourselves through the use of mirrors. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Instructor: Allison Maurais. Coast: $35 members, $45 non members Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together $100/$150   NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Make & Take Popo-ups! Make your own Much, Modigliani, and Mondrian-like works of art. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Families welcome (age 9-90). Instructor: Gloria Avner. Cost:$35 members, $45 non-members. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together. $100/$150 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Wine & Whiskers is a fabulous event benefiting the SPCA of Hancock County. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 event will be our first ever virtual extravaganza! Featuring: Live Feed from the SPCA Shelter • Performances by local bands • Silent Auction • SPCA success stories from 2020 and meet animals available for adoption • Kid-friendly pet facts and cartoon lessons • Celebrity bartenders will share recipes for signature cocktails to enjoy during the event • And a few surprises! Virtual Event Admission $175 – Includes everything listed at the $125 entry level as well as one 5-minute Zoom call with a local veterinarian to ask a general animal care question. $125 – Includes everything listed at the $75 entry level as well as one 10-minute Zoom call to ask a member of the SPCA animal care team an animal care question. $75 – Includes admission for one household’ s access to an exclusive live feed from the SPCA shelter, performances by local bands, silent auction, SPCA 2020 success stories, SPCA animals available for adoption, kid-friendly pet facts and drawing lessons, celebrity bartenders sharing recipes for signature cocktails, and much more!   Register Here - https://spcagala.dojiggy.com/a31c4ef/reg-catalog/all

Ever wanted to write a story but don't want to write for hours and hours? Bring that idea here? In this morning class, kids can develop a beginning, middle , and end for their stories, and then represent them visually. Instructor: Piper Charron. Cost $10 each NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Learn the ancient art of Batik painting with a modern twist. We'll use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice paper (instead of fabric) to create color layering effects that are rich, surprising, and unable to achieve any other way. You will go home with two complete paintings, new skills and loads of self confidence. All levels welcome, especially beginners, and all materials are provided. Instructor: Gloria Avner Cost: $65/$75. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together: $200/$250 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

with Zoe Brodsky online Thursdays from 4-5 pm, starting May 21

Skeptics and believers will both enjoy joining the 207 Paranormal Ghost Trackers on an after-hours tour through the dark passages of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. Guests become part of a paranormal investigation using high-tech night vision and sensor equipment to discover what goes bump in the night. Snacks and drinks included. Tickets on FB or @ www.fortknoxmaine.com.. Warning – limited lighting with some hazardous terrain. Limited capacity of 30 persons (minimum age 18 or 12 if accompanied by an adult). Bring a flashlight! Contact: Friends of Fort Knox at (207) 469-6553 or [email protected]

Why are goals so hard to achieve? And what do the people who achieve their goals know? Goal setting gives you long-term and short-term motivation. The process of setting goals allows you to choose where you want to go in your career, as well as in your personal live. A live without goals is like a road trip without a map. By knowing exactly what you want to achieve, you are less likely to get lost, and you'll be less frustrated and happier along the way. Please join Husson University on Monday, July 27th from noon - 1 pm as we host a free webinar - How to Set Goals that Matter and Achieve Them   In this Webinar you'll learn how to: -Understand how goals help you increase emotional intelligence -Evaluate your work values as they relate to your goals -Learn how to set SMART goals that you really will achieve -Hear how continuing education can help you achieve your goals   This webinar will be conducted via Zoom To register, please visit : https://admissions.husson.edu/register/webinar

Make & Take Popo-ups! Make your own Much, Modigliani, and Mondrian-like works of art. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Families welcome (age 9-90). Instructor: Gloria Avner. Cost:$35 members, $45 non-members. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together. $100/$150 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

Healthy Acadia is offering free online training sessions for employees and managers of retail establishments that sell tobacco and tobacco products. Community health coordinators Sarra Bridges and Mia Petrini have designed the approximately 30-minute sessions to help retailers gain knowledge of new tobacco laws, No Buts! Training, and other free resources to deter underage tobacco sales. Sessions are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30; 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, and 11 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020; and will be offered online via Zoom. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register online at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtceGtrzksHNZ2AlXK6nnm0bdq2xmJ5Ad7  For more information, contact: Mia Petrini: [email protected] or Sarra Bridges: [email protected]. Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages in a broad range of initiatives to build healthier communities and make it easier for people to lead healthy lives across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.HealthyAcadia.org.  

Learn the ancient art of Batik painting with a modern twist. We'll use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice paper (instead of fabric) to create color layering effects that are rich, surprising, and unable to achieve any other way. You will go home with two complete paintings, new skills and loads of self confidence. All levels welcome, especially beginners, and all materials are provided. Instructor: Gloria Avner Cost: $65/$75. Household table for up to 4 people quarantined together: $200/$250 NOTE: All outdoor classes are weather-dependent; we will make the call in the morning by 8 am. Also, because of safety issues with COVID-19, there will be no restroom facilities available. All participants must wear a mask or other nose & mouth covering (scarf, bandana) during class. Please do not attend programs if you have symptoms or are feeling ill. For more info or to register, go to www.artwavesmdi.org or email [email protected]

with Zoe Brodsky online Thursdays from 4-5 pm, starting May 21

Ten Bucks Theatre again graces the stage at Fort Knox Historic Site celebrating their 20^th season by performing Shakespeare’s comedy; The Taming of the Shrew. For four nights, the stage and parade field inside Fort Knox fills with blankets and camp chairs as fans fan out around the Ten Bucks Theatre http://www.tenbuckstheatre.org/ performers to be fully immersed in this timeless experience. Tickets available on FB or @ www.fortknoxmaine.com or on the evening of the performance “at the door”.