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NEW GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW! LOBSTER ROLL TAKEOUT

Friday August 22nd, 5pm & 5:30pm

We’re having a lobster roll takeout dinner at The Gatherings on Friday, August 22nd! There will be pick up times at 5pm and 5:30pm. This is a fundraiser for The Gatherings organized by Quint Bixby.

Dinner box includes a lobster roll, potato salad, and blueberry cake.

Dinner boxes are limited to 45 in total so order yours soon! Each dinner box costs $25.

Order your Lobster Roll Takeout Box here: https://forms.gle/eanFC94WECm2DpgE7

Once you submit your order we will contact you with payment details. Thank you for supporting The Gatherings!

Cost: $25/Takeout Box

FMI Contact:
Quint Bixby
chair@surrygatherings.org

KIDS’ ART CLASS
Mon.-Thurs. August 4-7, 12:30-3pm

In this four day class we will be exploring creatively with drawing, painting, making books/ prints–a different project each day!

Cost is $225 for the series, includes all materials

FMI Contact:
Kristy Cunnane
kriscunnane@gmail.com
207.460.7986

NEW! MAGIC FOOD BUS
Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington. The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone!

Cost: FREE

FMI Contact:
Anna Wind
awind@healthypeninsula.org
207.374.3257

WOMEN’S SONG CIRCLE
Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm

Are you interested in building a sacred community through singing Earth-based and women-affirming songs and chants? If that is a YES, then here’s the info you want. We enjoy a scent-free and peaceful environment built on trust, kindness, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the Earth. You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience with singing for we believe everyone’s voice matters and adds value!

Cost: $2/person

FMI Contact:
Stacie Jacques
staciejacques73@gmail.com

CALENDAR

	August 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 08/01/2025 (3 weeks ago) 8:00 am - 10:00 am If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan at 207-667-0325 Add event to Google Calendar 🥣 6pm Food With Friends Potluck 🥣 6pm Food With Friends Potluck 08/01/2025 (3 weeks ago) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Every 1st Friday This popular monthly community potluck has returned to The Gatherings, every First Friday of the month at 6pm. Bring a dish or drink to share while spending time with your neighbors, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and fill up on a variety of home cooked dishes. We look forward to seeing you and trying out some of your favorite recipes! Donations to the community center are welcome. For more information contact Flo: flo.l.reed@gmail.com 207-266-6864 Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 08/01/2025 (3 weeks ago) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Closed Group. FMI Contact: David DiLena dave@unionriverbookandtoy.com Add event to Google Calendar • • •	2 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 08/02/2025 (3 weeks ago) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday at 9am If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga. Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles! After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying. These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too! $2/person For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219 Add event to Google Calendar •
3 🔮 10am Tarot Circle 🔮 10am Tarot Circle 08/03/2025 (3 weeks ago) 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join Liz Jezorski for an Introduction to the Tarot. In this class, you will gain the essential knowledge of the structure and symbolism of the tarot to help deepen and demystify your readings. This class is great for beginners with insight for more advanced readers as well. Liz is a professional astrologer, tarot reader and the author of the Grateful Dead Tarot. You can find her at wildembodiment.com This monthly circle offers informal space to explore and discuss Tarot and Oracle cards. Come to share readings, explore different decks, and connect with others. All levels welcome. Bring your decks and books! Donations accepted for the Gatherings. Cost: By donation. Contact: Liz wildembodimentmaine@gmail.com 2077357713 Add event to Google Calendar 🍄 11am Introduction to Mushroom Identification 🍄 11am Introduction to Mushroom Identification 08/03/2025 (3 weeks ago) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Learn the fundamentals of mushroom identification. We will discuss and learn to recognize key characteristics and features. We will begin to use our field guides, resources and tools to identify common edibles. We will learn how to identify poisonous species. We will focus on trees and learn what they tell us about our foraging journey. We will identify mushrooms common to our area and discuss strategies on finding them. All levels of experience are encouraged and welcome as we learn more from each other. As always, we will share a pre-prepared mushroom tea. Foraging Walk after, weather permitting. Suggested donation $5 FMI Contact: Lena Ramsay lramsay@live.com 719.648.9289 Add event to Google Calendar 🎵 1pm Shape Note Singing 🎵 1pm Shape Note Singing 08/03/2025 (3 weeks ago) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Shape note singing is a system originally devised to teach sight-reading and singing in harmony to folks with no musical background. From its beginnings in colonial America, it now has an international following. Non-performance singing, in four parts, for the joy of the activity alone is a beautiful example of community-based art. No experience or talent is required. We sing for one another; everyone is welcome.Our afternoon of Shape-note singing would include a brief history and description of the music and then simply singing from The Sacred Harp, the tune book most commonly used for this. We will bring loaner books. Cost: $2/person FMI Contact: Maine Shape Note Singing Community Alan Cohen biopestman@gmail.com (202) 669-6363 or Stephen Chace perniciousanemia115@gmail.com (207) 610-2357 Add event to Google Calendar 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 08/03/2025 (3 weeks ago) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Every Sunday We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome. $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Joe Greely shallop1621@gmail.com 207-460-0515 Add event to Google Calendar • • • •	4 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 08/04/2025 (2 weeks ago) 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Setup 12pm, Cleanup until 4pm) In this class we will be exploring creatively with drawing, painting, making books/ prints--a different project each day! Cost is $225, includes all materials To sign up, contact: Kristy Cunnane kriscunnane@gmail.com 207.460.7986 Add event to Google Calendar •	5 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 08/05/2025 (2 weeks ago) 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Setup 12pm, Cleanup until 4pm) In this class we will be exploring creatively with drawing, painting, making books/ prints--a different project each day! Cost is $225, includes all materials To sign up, contact: Kristy Cunnane kriscunnane@gmail.com 207.460.7986 Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 08/05/2025 (2 weeks ago) 5:30 pm - 7:10 pm Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 The Gatherings Board Meeting 🔒 The Gatherings Board Meeting 08/05/2025 (2 weeks ago) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Add event to Google Calendar • • •	6 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 08/06/2025 (2 weeks ago) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17. We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class. If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com Add event to Google Calendar 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 08/06/2025 (2 weeks ago) 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Setup 12pm, Cleanup until 4pm) In this class we will be exploring creatively with drawing, painting, making books/ prints--a different project each day! Cost is $225, includes all materials To sign up, contact: Kristy Cunnane kriscunnane@gmail.com 207.460.7986 Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 08/06/2025 (2 weeks ago) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Every Wednesday This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com Add event to Google Calendar 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 08/06/2025 (2 weeks ago) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Are you interested in building a sacred community with us through singing Earth-based and women-affirming songs and chants? If that is a YES, then here's the info you want. We meet every Wednesday evening at The Gatherings community space in Surry to sing familiar and new songs around a nature based altar from 7-8:30 p.m. Young women and girls are encouraged to join us, too, as long as they are old enough to be present in the circle. We enjoy a scent-free and peaceful environment built on trust, kindness, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the Earth. You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience with singing for we believe everyone's voice matters and adds value! Cost: $2/person FMI Contact Stacie Jacques staciejacques73@gmail.com or Eileen Mielenhausen 207.441.2785 eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com. Add event to Google Calendar • • • •	7 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 🖌️ 12:30pm Summer Art Class for Kids 08/07/2025 (2 weeks ago) 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Setup 12pm, Cleanup until 4pm) In this class we will be exploring creatively with drawing, painting, making books/ prints--a different project each day! Cost is $225, includes all materials To sign up, contact: Kristy Cunnane kriscunnane@gmail.com 207.460.7986 Add event to Google Calendar 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 08/07/2025 (2 weeks ago) 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington. The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone! Staffed primarily by volunteers, the Magic Food Bus has grown over the years in size, reach, and complementary activities. Originally conceived as a book mobile, the metaphorical ‘bus’ (really a cadre of volunteer vehicles), now serves up thousands of pounds of free, fresh vegetables to hundreds of people every growing season. While fresh produce is the main course, books remain on the menu—the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library, as well as other community donors, offer free, interesting, fun, and informative summer reading material to Bus patrons of all ages. In Surry, the Magic Food Bus will be at The Gatherings at 2:30 every Thursday, from June 26 to the end of August, and at the Surry Elementary School for the month of September. FMI Contact: Healthy Peninsula Anna Wind awind@healthypeninsula.org 207-374-3257 Add event to Google Calendar 🪕 5.30pm Ukulele Jam 🪕 5.30pm Ukulele Jam 08/07/2025 (2 weeks ago) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday A for-fun ukulele get-together! Using the big screen to pull up songs, we'll sing and strum some tunes. This will not be a "class", but ukes are easy to play together at different skill levels, so beginners are definitely welcome. $2/person goes to The Gatherings. FMI Contact Elizabeth Young: elizabethgimpel@gmail.com 207-610-2963 Add event to Google Calendar • • •	8 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 08/08/2025 (2 weeks ago) 8:00 am - 10:00 am If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan at 207-667-0325 Add event to Google Calendar •	9 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 08/09/2025 (2 weeks ago) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday at 9am If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga. Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles! After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying. These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too! $2/person For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219 Add event to Google Calendar 💕 10:30am Grief Circle 💕 10:30am Grief Circle 08/09/2025 (2 weeks ago) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We all encounter grief and loss on a daily basis and it often piles up. A grief circle is a place to share and witness one another’s grief through simple ritual. Gathering in this manner often eases the strain of carrying undigested grief all alone. Facilitated by Marianne Reis and Annick McIntosh. Registration is encouraged but not required by emailing growgathergiveproject@protonmail.com Cost to attend: sliding $2-10 Contact: Marianne Reis 4mreis@gmail.com 612-839-4493 Add event to Google Calendar • •
10 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 08/10/2025 (2 weeks ago) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Every Sunday We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome. $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Joe Greely shallop1621@gmail.com 207-460-0515 Add event to Google Calendar •	11	12 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 08/12/2025 (1 week ago) 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	13 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 08/13/2025 (1 week ago) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17. We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class. If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 08/13/2025 (1 week ago) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Every Wednesday This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com Add event to Google Calendar 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 08/13/2025 (1 week ago) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Are you interested in building a sacred community with us through singing Earth-based and women-affirming songs and chants? If that is a YES, then here's the info you want. We meet every Wednesday evening at The Gatherings community space in Surry to sing familiar and new songs around a nature based altar from 7-8:30 p.m. Young women and girls are encouraged to join us, too, as long as they are old enough to be present in the circle. We enjoy a scent-free and peaceful environment built on trust, kindness, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the Earth. You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience with singing for we believe everyone's voice matters and adds value! Cost: $2/person FMI Contact Stacie Jacques staciejacques73@gmail.com or Eileen Mielenhausen 207.441.2785 eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com. Add event to Google Calendar • • •	14 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 08/14/2025 (7 days ago) 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington. The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone! Staffed primarily by volunteers, the Magic Food Bus has grown over the years in size, reach, and complementary activities. Originally conceived as a book mobile, the metaphorical ‘bus’ (really a cadre of volunteer vehicles), now serves up thousands of pounds of free, fresh vegetables to hundreds of people every growing season. While fresh produce is the main course, books remain on the menu—the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library, as well as other community donors, offer free, interesting, fun, and informative summer reading material to Bus patrons of all ages. In Surry, the Magic Food Bus will be at The Gatherings at 2:30 every Thursday, from June 26 to the end of August, and at the Surry Elementary School for the month of September. FMI Contact: Healthy Peninsula Anna Wind awind@healthypeninsula.org 207-374-3257 Add event to Google Calendar •	15 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 08/15/2025 (6 days ago) 8:00 am - 10:00 am If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan at 207-667-0325 Add event to Google Calendar •	16 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 08/16/2025 (5 days ago) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday at 9am If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga. Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles! After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying. These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too! $2/person For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219 Add event to Google Calendar •
17 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 08/17/2025 (4 days ago) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Every Sunday We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome. $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Joe Greely shallop1621@gmail.com 207-460-0515 Add event to Google Calendar •	18 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 08/18/2025 (3 days ago) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	19 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒 5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 08/19/2025 (2 days ago) 5:30 pm - 7:10 pm Add event to Google Calendar •	20 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 08/20/2025 (1 day ago) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17. We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class. If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 08/20/2025 (20 hours ago) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Every Wednesday This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com Add event to Google Calendar 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 08/20/2025 (19 hours ago) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Are you interested in building a sacred community with us through singing Earth-based and women-affirming songs and chants? If that is a YES, then here's the info you want. We meet every Wednesday evening at The Gatherings community space in Surry to sing familiar and new songs around a nature based altar from 7-8:30 p.m. Young women and girls are encouraged to join us, too, as long as they are old enough to be present in the circle. We enjoy a scent-free and peaceful environment built on trust, kindness, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the Earth. You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience with singing for we believe everyone's voice matters and adds value! Cost: $2/person FMI Contact Stacie Jacques staciejacques73@gmail.com or Eileen Mielenhausen 207.441.2785 eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com. Add event to Google Calendar • • •	21 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 08/21/2025 (38 minutes from now) 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington. The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone! Staffed primarily by volunteers, the Magic Food Bus has grown over the years in size, reach, and complementary activities. Originally conceived as a book mobile, the metaphorical ‘bus’ (really a cadre of volunteer vehicles), now serves up thousands of pounds of free, fresh vegetables to hundreds of people every growing season. While fresh produce is the main course, books remain on the menu—the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library, as well as other community donors, offer free, interesting, fun, and informative summer reading material to Bus patrons of all ages. In Surry, the Magic Food Bus will be at The Gatherings at 2:30 every Thursday, from June 26 to the end of August, and at the Surry Elementary School for the month of September. FMI Contact: Healthy Peninsula Anna Wind awind@healthypeninsula.org 207-374-3257 Add event to Google Calendar 🪕 5:30pm Ukulele Jam 🪕 5:30pm Ukulele Jam 08/21/2025 (4 hours from now) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday A for-fun ukulele get-together! Using the big screen to pull up songs, we'll sing and strum some tunes. This will not be a "class", but ukes are easy to play together at different skill levels, so beginners are definitely welcome. $2/person goes to The Gatherings. FMI Contact: Elizabeth Young 207.610.2963 elizabethgimpel@gmail.com Add event to Google Calendar • •	22 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 08/22/2025 (18 hours from now) 8:00 am - 10:00 am If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan at 207-667-0325 Add event to Google Calendar 🦞 5pm The Gatherings Lobster Roll Takeout 🦞 5pm The Gatherings Lobster Roll Takeout 08/22/2025 (1 day from now) 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm We're having a lobster roll takeout dinner at The Gatherings on Friday, August 22nd! There will be pick up times at 5pm and 5:30pm. Feel free to stick around and eat your dinner at The Gatherings. This is a fundraiser for The Gatherings organized by Quint Bixby. Dinner box includes a lobster roll, potato salad, and blueberry cake. Dinner boxes are limited to 45 in total so order yours soon! Each dinner box costs $25. Order your Lobster Roll Takeout Box here: https://givebutter.com/lobstertakeout Thank you for supporting The Gatherings! Add event to Google Calendar • •	23 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 08/23/2025 (2 days from now) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday at 9am If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga. Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles! After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying. These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too! $2/person For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219 Add event to Google Calendar 🎤 3pm Open Mic 🎤 3pm Open Mic 08/23/2025 (2 days from now) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm A public event open to acoustic music and readings. Listeners welcome! $2/person FMI: Lynn Wiles lwiles@ottcmail.com 607-592-9266 Add event to Google Calendar • •
24 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 08/24/2025 (3 days from now) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Every Sunday We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome. $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Joe Greely shallop1621@gmail.com 207-460-0515 Add event to Google Calendar •	25 📚 1:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club 📚 1:30pm Ellsworth Literature Club 08/25/2025 (4 days from now) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm FMI Contact: Sherry Fletcher fletches@gmail.com 207.667.9475 Add event to Google Calendar 🎨 6pm Sip 'n Draw 🎨 6pm Sip 'n Draw 08/25/2025 (4 days from now) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share, wine provided. Attendees must be 21+. Come and meet some new friends, then participate in the challenging and rewarding experience of drawing the human body. Bring a sketchbook and a pencil, charcoal, paints, or other materials of your choice. You didn't go to art school? No problem! Artists of all abilities are welcome. Cost: Sliding scale of $10-15/person FMI contact: Clarisa Diaz clarisadiaz@gmail.com Add event to Google Calendar • •	26 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 🔒5:30pm Ellas & Fellas 08/26/2025 (5 days from now) 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 6pm The Gatherings Board Meeting 🔒 6pm The Gatherings Board Meeting 08/26/2025 (5 days from now) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Add event to Google Calendar • •	27 🎨 10am Life Drawing 🎨 10am Life Drawing 08/27/2025 (6 days from now) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Artists, age 18+, of any skill level are encouraged to attend, and may use any media. These 2-hour uninstructed sessions are every Wednesday, 10-Noon. Bring a mask. Cost is $17. We are always looking for new models. Experience is not necessary, but models are expected to hold a pose for up to 20 minutes. All shapes, ages and sizes are welcome. Models are paid $60 per class. If you are interested in attending Life Drawing as a participant or model, you can call Greg at 207-374-7224 or email gregory.payne@mac.com Add event to Google Calendar 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 🗨️ 5:30pm Spanish Conversation 08/27/2025 (6 days from now) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Every Wednesday This is a friendly way to challenge your vocabulary and build your listening skills. All levels are invited. ¡Bienvenidos! $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Sharon Minogue 757-515-0409 al_bustan@yahoo.com Add event to Google Calendar 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 🎼 7pm Women's Song Circle 08/27/2025 (6 days from now) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Are you interested in building a sacred community with us through singing Earth-based and women-affirming songs and chants? If that is a YES, then here's the info you want. We meet every Wednesday evening at The Gatherings community space in Surry to sing familiar and new songs around a nature based altar from 7-8:30 p.m. Young women and girls are encouraged to join us, too, as long as they are old enough to be present in the circle. We enjoy a scent-free and peaceful environment built on trust, kindness, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the Earth. You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience with singing for we believe everyone's voice matters and adds value! Cost: $2/person FMI Contact Stacie Jacques staciejacques73@gmail.com or Eileen Mielenhausen 207.441.2785 eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com. Add event to Google Calendar • • •	28 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 🚌 2:30pm Magic Food Bus 08/28/2025 (1 week from now) 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington. The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone! Staffed primarily by volunteers, the Magic Food Bus has grown over the years in size, reach, and complementary activities. Originally conceived as a book mobile, the metaphorical ‘bus’ (really a cadre of volunteer vehicles), now serves up thousands of pounds of free, fresh vegetables to hundreds of people every growing season. While fresh produce is the main course, books remain on the menu—the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library, as well as other community donors, offer free, interesting, fun, and informative summer reading material to Bus patrons of all ages. In Surry, the Magic Food Bus will be at The Gatherings at 2:30 every Thursday, from June 26 to the end of August, and at the Surry Elementary School for the month of September. FMI Contact: Healthy Peninsula Anna Wind awind@healthypeninsula.org 207-374-3257 Add event to Google Calendar •	29 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 🎒 8am Surry Backpack Program 08/29/2025 (1 week from now) 8:00 am - 10:00 am If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan at 207-667-0325 Add event to Google Calendar 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 🔒 7pm Adults D&D 08/29/2025 (1 week from now) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Closed Group. FMI Contact: David DiLena dave@unionriverbookandtoy.com Add event to Google Calendar • •	30 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 🕉️ 9am Community Yoga 08/30/2025 (1 week from now) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday at 9am If regular yoga classes are a bit out of your price range, you have trouble finding the motivation to practice alone, or you have been curious to try out yoga for the first time, Community Yoga is for you! These casual classes happen in person every Saturday morning at 9am. The class is usually a more relaxing Yin Yoga. Classes are in-person and streamed online through glo.com, which features dozens of different teachers and yoga styles! After class, for those who want to, there will be time to ask questions about poses, help each other out, or share tips and stretches we've been enjoying. These classes are very casual and are open to all ages and abilities (beginners welcome). There are mats, blocks and straps available, no special clothes are required (comfy recommended) and there is a separate unattended playroom for children if needed, but kids who can focus on the class are welcome to stretch with us too! $2/person For more information contact Hazel: hazeleez@yahoo.com 207-460-6219 Add event to Google Calendar •
31 🍄 11am All About Chaga and Turkey Tail Workshop 🍄 11am All About Chaga and Turkey Tail Workshop 08/31/2025 (1 week from now) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Let's talk Chaga and Turkey Tail. In this workshop you will learn exactly what Chaga and Turkey Tail is and how to find it. The proper collection method will be detailed along with specific instructions on the best preparation and extraction methods to for both. We will briefly talk about tinctures and capsules. You will learn why both are so important for our health along with the studies that have been done. Chaga and Turkey is not only a health benefit to people, it also can be a huge benefit for your pets. We will briefly talk about how to share with pets. Pre-prepared chaga tea will be on hand to look at and sample. Cost: $5 or what one can afford FMI contact Lena Ramsay: lramsay@live.com 719-648-9289 Add event to Google Calendar 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 🎲 6:30pm Board Game Night 08/31/2025 (1 week from now) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Every Sunday We play awesome modern board games, card games, dice games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome. $2/person goes to the community center. Contact: Joe Greely shallop1621@gmail.com 207-460-0515 Add event to Google Calendar • •

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$2 Community Yoga Sat 9am. All are welcome to these affordable yoga classes. We stream teachers from glo.com using the big screen. $2/person.
Life Drawing Wednesdays 10am. Artists age 18+ sketch each week from live models using a variety of drawing media; from charcoal and pastels to colored pencils. These uninstructed sessions are open to the community and all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Masks required. $17/person.
Spanish Conversation Wednesdays 5:30pm. This is a group meeting for people wanting to practice their Spanish conversation – all levels are invited! $2/person.
Girl Scouts 2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30pm. Surry Girl Scout Troop #823. For ages K – 5th grade. Meetings during the school year.
Ukulele Jam 1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30pm. Easy-going ukulele group – beginners welcome! $2/person.
Surry Children’s Backpack Program Fridays 8am. A charity organization committed to weekend food security for Surry’s school aged children. New volunteers welcome.
Food with Friends every First Friday at 6pm! Community potluck. Bring a dish or drink to share while spending time with your neighbors and fill up on a variety of home cooked dishes. Donations to the community center are welcome.
Poetry Open Mic 1st Saturdays 1pm. Bring a poem to share written by yourself or someone else. $2/person.
Board Game Night every Sunday at 6:30pm. We play modern board games, tile games, card games, dice games, word games, cooperative games… bring your favorites! $2/person.

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