Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 1 - 3 p.m., Wellness Wednesday with the Knox Clinic and Coastal Recovery Community Center, 11 White Street, in Rockland.

Free to all.

Drop in for snacks, community connection, and reflexology.

Friends-Themed Trivia with Knox Clinic will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., , at Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main Street, in Thomaston.

Free food and prizes.

The Belfast Soup Kitchen is holding its first annual Brewhaha, a festive and family-friendly fundraiser and 15th Anniversary Celebration aimed at combating food insecurity in Waldo County. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Belfast Soup Kitchen, 31 Belmont Ave., in Belfast.

In a state that produces and sells a great deal of good food, one might not expect the significant level of food insecurity experienced in Maine.  To raise awareness and help address this challenge in ways that are beneficial to both residents and the environment we live in, an informational series will be offered, beginning Tuesday, September 30, to coincide with Maine’s Food Waste Awareness Week and the United Nation’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. 

The First Universalist Church in Rockland is offering an 8-session class on Elderhood & Spirituality, starting Thursday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Peace Ridge Sanctuary is hosting its 4th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, also known as World Animal Day.

"On this special day we will aim to raise awareness about animal welfare and promote the protection of all animals—whether they are pets, wildlife, or farm animals," said Peace Ridge.

The Owls Head South Thomaston Thomaston (OSHTT) Transfer Station Board is holding an Opening Ceremony for a new Swap Shop at the facility on September 20, at noon. The ceremony follows OSHTT's E-Waste Collection Day, which runs from 9 a.m. - Noon.

John Fromer, Maine Master Gardener, will lead an outdo.or presentation on Arranging Country Flowers, Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

Fromer and his wife, Kathy, have grown cut flowers at their farm for 26 years, and have created dozens of arrangements for restaurants, caterers and weddings. Learn what flowers to grow, how and when to cut them, and the best ways to maintain an arrangement. 

The public is welcome to the Coastal Recovery Community Center’s Recovery Rally, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 4-6 p.m., at Rockland Harbor Park, 271 Main Street. More than 20 vendors will be on hand, with this year’s theme, ‘Recovery As A Whole Person.’ The ‘Whole Person’ means whole families and whole communities, because no one recovers alone.

The second unofficial cubing competition will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road.

"So much fun was had at the first cubing competition that we are going to run a second competition," said the library.

Bring your own cubes; $5 to compete. Special prizes awarded to the winners in the 3x3, 2x2, and Pyraminx events.

All are welcome to attend. 

A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark- We can fix your broken lamps," said Belfast Community Works. "Bring us your vacuum or small appliances. How about a blender or sewing machine? Clothes got holes? Keep wearing your favorite sweater or pants. Need a button? Have a zipper that sticks? Come by, see, learn and have some fun!"

Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers is hosting a gathering for remembrance and gratitude this month; the nonprofit also holds ongoing support groups.

Gathering of Remembrance & Gratitude hosted by Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers & MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice

Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville Center.

This market offers a wide variety of merchandise from the useful to the unusual including vintage household goods, seasonal decorations, handcrafts, farm products and sweet and savory baked goods.

The Thomaston Dog Park (TDPA) is hosting its annual tag and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Thomaston Academy Auditorium.

Denise DeSpirito will lead a Late Season Herb Garden Tour at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 12 p.m.

DeSpirito will discuss herb identification and herb garden care in autumn. Please bring your questions on herbs as she is happy to answer questions as you walk through the herb garden. 

Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing photos that are taken by readers — locals and visitors who take joy in the always soul-nourishing landscape of Maine.

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Nashville musician Crys Matthews blends Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass into performances steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. A troubadour of truth, Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. On Saturday, Sept. 20, she comes to Maine to perform at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House.

Take in the autumnal colors on October 4, as you roll, stroll, run, or skip down the Belfast Rail Trail, starting 8:30 a.m., at City Point Depot Station, at 13 Oak Hill Road in Belfast.

All are welcome to join a vibrant community of volunteers, donors, and the wider community for the first annual Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County 5K.