Beth Macy, New York Times-bestselling author of a seminal book on how corporate greed created the opioid epidemic, is joining Finding Our Voices online, Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., to talk about the link between substance abuse and domestic abuse, and how both are exacerbated by a dysfunctional class system and radicalized America.

Volunteers are wanted for a Town-wide Clean Up Day in Thomaston, Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Two different sessions will be offered: 10 a.m. to noon and Noon to 2 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet.

"Our focus will be to clean up our neighborhoods, parks, schools, Downtown, and Town-owned roads," said event sponsor Thomaston Conservation Commission, in a news release.

Participants will meet behind the Business Block, where the Commission will provide bags, gloves, and a limited number of grabbers and vests.

Don Reimer will lead the annual Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m. 

The Belfast Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Belfast Boathouse and Steamboat Landing.

The sale will take place rain or shine, and will feature perennials, herbs, annuals, trees, and shrubs in addition to a table of member-made arts and craft items and the gardener-to-gardener table of gently used garden goods.

"Bring your family to enjoy the beauty and share in the bounty of Merryspring Nature Center's Daffodil Celebration," said Merryspring, in a news release.

The annual Daffodil Celebration will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Pick your own bouquet for $1 per stem, or choose from pre-cut bouquets. A free daffodil will be offered to each child to give as a special gift to their moms on Mother’s Day weekend.

The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District holds its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Union Fairgrounds.

The Rockport Garden Club (RGC) will hold a meet and greet with the public to highlight the Club as a community resource for social activities, local events, and educational programming. The event will take place Monday, May 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the lower-level room of the Rockport Public Library.

Music Together, a 45-minute program involving early childhood music and movement for families, is being offered free at the Rockland Public Library. Shannon Burns, talented music teacher, leads families in circle songs, instrument play and rhythm.

"When a Loved One is Dying – A Talk by Maureen Groden" will be presented Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.

When you’re caring for a loved one at the end of their life, there are often more questions than answers: How long do they have to live? Should we come now or later? What should we do?

BELFAST — MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast, located at 9 Fahy St., will host an open house, Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a birdwatching walk during spring migration at the Rockland Bog Preserve.

According to a GRLT news release, Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory," providing crucial breeding habitat for over 90 migratory bird species. In May, numerous species of warblers, flycatchers, and raptors return to Maine from their wintering locations.

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike on Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. The hike will begin at the Waldo Pound Preserve parking lot at 288 Kendall Corner Rd. in Waldo and will offer three route options for varying interests and ability levels, ranging from 1.4 to 3.4 miles. The shorter options are relatively flat, while the 3.4-mile option includes about 200 feet of elevation gain.

Kate McLeod, owner of Kate McLeod Design, will be the featured speaker at Rockport Garden Club's next meeting, May 7, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park St., West Rockport.

Based in Belfast, Kate McLeod brings a lifetime of horticultural expertise to her creative garden design and maintenance services, according to the Garden Club, in a news release. Growing up in New Brunswick, Canada, as the daughter of avid gardeners, she developed a deep-rooted passion for the craft.

Wellness coach Hester Brooks will return to the Rockport Public Library on Friday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m., to lead an event called “Full Moon Rest Circle.” This free, 1-hr. program is part of the library’s “Let’s Feel Better in 2026” series.

Brooks will guide participants through a meditation designed to help them unwind their nervous systems, release tension, and reconnect with peace and tranquility. Since the event coincides with a full moon, Brooks will also focus a portion of the meditation on manifesting abundance and fulfillment.

STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is a monthly program focused on exploration of climate change. For youth ages 7-12, May’s meeting will cover the wool industry in Maine.

Eleven inductees of the The Maine Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 are being honored, including two athletes from the Midcoast region. Carroll LaHaye and Christina Strong are among the distinguished group of athletes, coaches, and contributors whose achievements have left a lasting impact on sports in Maine and beyond, according to Maine Sports Hall of Fame, in a news release. The ceremony will take place September 27, at 2 p.m., at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle for the first of a two-part vernal pool series, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center, in Lincolnville; the second session will take place Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. at the same location.