University of Maine Cooperative Extension will kick off its Fall Gardening Webinar Series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 - 7:15 p.m., with “Growing Great Garlic.” 

Paul Stancioff will lead an outdoor presentation on the Environmental Impact of AI and Big Data on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

A 75th anniversary celebration and fundraiser to benefit Union Fire and Rescue will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, with a barbecue and dance. 

The barbecue (donations welcome) will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a dance with the band Creatures of Habit, from 7 to 10 p.m. ($10 for 15 and older).

All will be held at the Union Masonic Lodge, 149 Sennebec Road, Union.

Join the fun: corn hole, gala ball, horseshoes, and displays of fire truck and ambulance, all to support firefighters and EMS.

When Burt, a 69-year-old street musician living with Parkinson's, is visited by a young man claiming to be his son, a quiet weekend spirals into a tense, darkly funny cinematic exploration of identity. trust, and second chances. The film Burt screens Aug. 19 in Belfast at the Colonial Theater, and its filmmaker and lead actor will be on hand after the film to talk with the public about it.

The Masonic Lodge, 4 Watts Ave, Tenants Harbor will host a Pancake Breakfast (Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon Sausage, Potatoes, Donuts, Coffee and Juice) from 7 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30.

The price is $10 for Adults and $5 for children under 12. 

Saturday, September 13, Rockland District Nursing Association (RDNA) will host their annual Basket Social, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Eliza Steele Memorial Garden (MacDougal Park, Rockland). At 10:30 a.m., Carolyn Rasmussen and Joni Hall will lead an adventure-filled storytime. All are invited to come along on their imaginary hike.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Grass Farmers Network, the National Grazing Land Coalition, and Northern Tilth announce a three-day series of workshops focused on pasture and forage management on August 26, 27 and 28. These hands-on workshops are designed to help farmers, graziers and landowners improve their grazing practices and soil health.

Older adults and family members interested in learning more about assisted living are invited to attend an Assisted Living Open House at Quarry Hill, in Camden, Thursday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Quarry Hill’s main building, the Anderson Inn.

The event is planned as part of Quarry Hill’s annual observance of National Assisted Living Week, scheduled this year for September 7–13.

The MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals is offering A Matter Of Balance, free eight-week course in partnership with the Rockland Public Library. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from Sept. 30 through Dec. 2, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the library’s Community Room, located at 80 Union Street, Rockland.

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.

Maine's wild blueberries have been around for 10,000 years and are the state's "official dessert." Since August is the time when they are at their peak availability, it's only right to include them in a Take It and Make It story; but not in a traditional pie, no. This time, we're going to make a blueberry galette.

A galette is the rustic version of a pie, the French word for galet—or pebble—which makes zero sense, but in simpler terms, the crust is a tart with the dough folded up over the fruit filling.

Hannah Howland will lead an outdoor presentation on Native Perennials for Every Garden, Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites everyone to Kites & Ice Cream, an end of summer favorite, according to CMLT, in a news release. Fly a kite Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Beech Hill Preserve, in Rockport. 

This fun event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Free kites will be provided to registered children, along with a coupon for a complimentary ice cream cone (ice cream will also be available for sale for adults). 

The Union Historical Society will test the knowledge of attendees on some random, maybe silly, facts about Union during an evening of  Union trivia and ice cream social, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at The Old Town House, 128 Town House Road, Union.

Participants will be presented with random themed questions pertaining to Union and/or people from Union.

This free event is open to the public and will be presented in a relaxed trivia environment. Scoring will be on the honor system.

Merryspring Nature Center will host a free program exploring owl pellets, Friday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m., as part of its Free Family Fridays series.

In this Free Family Friday, families are invited to Merryspring to learn about Maine's native owls. After a short presentation about owl behavior and biology, guests will be able to open up owl pellets to discover mammal bones hiding inside. There are no live owls at this program. 

"The rich world of birds changes often throughout the year here in midcoast Maine," said a news release.

Each season brings variations in the species and numbers of birds visiting.

"At this time of year, some of these changes can be predictable, as more finches, crossbills and pine siskins arrive in our area," said the release. "But there is always the possibility of unexpected guests, like pine warblers, shrikes, or even an evening grosbeak." 

Join Wild Ones Midcoast Maine for a tour of another transitional native plant garden, this time at 1 Thomas Street, in Camden, Saturday, Sept. 6, between 2 and 4 p.m.

See and learn about the process of shifting from cultivars to native plants, and the challenges and successes along the way. Get tips for including local seed-grown ecotypes in your garden, and how this can rival traditional gardens in beauty and surpass them in ecological benefit.

Jason White will lead an outdoor presentation on New Plant Introductions, Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

White will be discussing a variety of new plants that the Plants Unlimited nursery has to offer. He will go over what kind of growing conditions they prefer, the characteristics, how to prune and manage each.  

The Rockport Garden Club will hold its August meeting Thursday, Aug. 7, starting promptly at 1 p.m. Jeff Sukeforth is the guest speaker, and his program highlights Avoiding Scams: Protect Yourself From Scammer Tactics. Come learn all about Tips and specific advice for avoiding scams.

"Everyone is a potential target for scammers," said the Garden Club, in a news release. "You can never have too much informed advice on this topic.