CAMDEN — John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on Spring Gardening, Tuesday, May 13, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. 

ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s summer sessions return this June for the 80th year; bringing Maine kids and adults with disabilities together to experience barrier-free access to the outdoors filled with friendship, fun and freedom to explore.   

CAMDEN — Don Reimer will lead the annual Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 a.m.

The Rockport Garden Club will holds its monthly meeting May 1 with Kurt Snyder, owner of Stonescape, Inc., as guest speaker. The program begins at 1 p.m. and will highlight landscaping with stone.

That topic will include learning where stones are sourced in Maine, why different stones are selected for various purposes and locations; e.g., dry and wet stone walls, seating, patios, walkways and other designs.

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.

BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be offering two free computer classes in May 2025: “Windows 11 Basics” on May 5, 6, and 7, from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by “macOS Basics” on May 12, 13, and 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. Both of these classes are made up of three sessions, and attendees should plan on attending all three sessions for their chosen class.

BELFAST — On Saturday, May 10, neighbors, families, and friends gather to clean up roads in Belfast as part of the 8th annual Keeping Belfast Maine Beautiful (KBMB) event.

"This beloved community effort, supported by the City of Belfast, countless volunteers, and generous local businesses, leaves our streets sparkling clean — with more than 25 tons of roadside garbage picked up in past years," said a news release.

CAMDEN — Love trees? Love poetry? The Camden Conservation Commission and Camden Public Library invite the public to celebrate their trees, Tuesday, May 20, from 1 – 2 p.m., at the Library. Camden, with its tree lined streets and canopied neighborhoods, has been a proud Tree City USA community since 1996.

“Bird Time on the Coast,” a program of the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, returns this year. This fan favorite includes local bird experts who will lead trips to some of their favorite bird hotspots along the coast of Maine.

CAMDEN — Camden Public Library, Native Gardens of Blue Hill, and Wild Ones Midcoast Maine join together to present a film screening of The Buzz on Native Plants on Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m., in person in the Picker Room.

The film explores the relationship between native plants and pollinators and how they can benefit local ecosystems in our ever-changing climate. The film will be followed by a panel discussion of local experts, including Cathy Rees, who appears in the movie. Light refreshments will be provided.

There were more than 200 children, and another 100 adults, moving fast along the grass and through the amphitheatre at Camden Public Harbor and Harbor Park April 19, scopping up the 3,000 eggs filled with candy and treasures that had been spread about and tucked away into nooks and crannies by the Easter Bunny and his helpful crew from Camden Fire and Rescue and North East Mobile Health Services.

BELFAST — The Waldo County YMCA is partnering with The Ridge, a residential teen mental health treatment program in Morrill, to offer a free and supportive event for parents. The program will be held Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m., in the Community Room, Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast.

ROCKPORT — Dr. Johnstone, of Johnstone Chiropractic Center, will be leading the community in World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Rockport Marine Park.

Camden Hills Regional High School is celebrating 25 years of productions on the stage of the Strom Auditorium. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, a musical featuring students in grades 5 – 12 from all five towns, will kick off the celebrations with productions on May 8, 9 and 10.

Spend the day in historic Machias, where the very first naval battle of the Revolutionary War happened. Visit the Burnham Tavern where the patriots hatched their plot against the British and which also served as a hospital during the battle.

Join Five Town CSD Adult Ed on July 15 for this one-day trip where you will visit the historic Burnham Tavern for a guided tour. You will also get to see the 1810 Gates House Museum in Machiasport, with additional visits to the famous Jasper Beach, the beautiful Roque Bluffs State Park, and the celebrated Helen’s Restaurant.

Saturday, May 10

BELFAST — Join Belfast Free Library for a one-session computer class on “Cutting the Cord,” Tuesday, April 29, from 2 - 3 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast.

What does it mean to “Cut the Cord”? It’s about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline.

Boothbay-based anti-trafficking organization Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD) is 20 this year and is holding an extra-special Sunflower Celebration in East Boothbay Thursday, June 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. to mark the occasion!

In honor of the event, 10 of our Thai daughters will be joining us in Maine, flying all the way from Thailand, and we're delighted that all of them now have their passports and visas.

SOUTH THOMASTON — Join a South Thomaston clean-up crew (or start one in your neighborhood), Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - noon.

The  South Thomaston Conservation Commission provides the following information:

 Need supplies? Pick up at Gilford Butler Center: trash bags, grabbers, reflective vests, traffic warning signs

 We can take trash/recycling to the Transfer Station:

 Bring it to Gilford Butler, OR

 We can send a truck to your neighborhood