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Opportunity to attend Hog Island Teen Camps 2026

Deadline to apply ~ Feb. 14, 2026

Merrymeeting Audubon, a Chapter of Maine Audubon, has reserved two spaces and is offering two scholarships to attend teen (ages 14-17 in June 2026) camps this coming summer. This program is located at the Hog Island Audubon Camp, Bremen, ME. Here is a link to a description of the program: (Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens Session Two: June 21 - 26, 2026)

Eligibility:

The applicant must attend a high school or be home schooled within the Chapter’s catchment area which encompasses:

●RSU1 Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich

●RSU2 Dresden, Richmond

●RSU4 Litchfield

●RSU5 Durham, Freeport, Pownal

●MSAD75 Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, Topsham

●AOS98 Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Georgetown, Southport

●Other Arrowsic, Brunswick, Lisbon/Lisbon Falls, West Bath, Westport Island, Wiscasset

The camper will be selected on the basis of a one-page student essay and the teacher’s recommendation. The student should explain why they are interested in birds and what they hope to learn. The completed student application, essay, and recommendation are due by February 14, 2026.

Award: The scholarship will cover the full camp tuition of ($1,725). If selected, the student is responsible for submitting the Hog Island registration forms.

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Searsport

Free Admission for Kids

Wednesdays in 2025

Thanks to support from Central Maine Power, Penobscot Marine Museum is offering free admission for kids 18 years and under on Wednesdays in 2025.

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Hancock

Blacksmith classes

Ongoing

I have a working blacksmith shop and offer ongoing classes on the basics of blacksmithing to Home schoolers as well as the public.

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Hope

Hope Grows

Begins Oct. 17, 2025

Garden Club will meet on Fridays at Hope Elementary School (starting on October 17th) from 2-3PM with Nurse Allison McNeil. Come join the fun and learn about plant care, where food comes from and many other fun facts! Open to students in grades 3-8. Please note: students are expected to follow our HES Student Behavior Policy. If your student finds they can't behave at Garden Club, they may be asked to leave. If this is ever the case, we will reach out to you directly so we can discuss next steps. Every student will need a parent/guardian to pick them up in the main lobby at 3PM.

Please register here.

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Augusta/Winthrop

Free KPAC Christmas Concert

December 5 & 6, 2025

Friday, Dec. 5th at 7pm at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center on Ramble Rd.

Saturda,y Dec 6th at 5pm at Cony Highschool Auditorium.

A holiday musical celebration brought to you by Kennebec Performing Arts Company. This event features Jazz band, Choir, and Concert band. Free to the community by the Onion Foundation.

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Rockland

Holiday Craft Fair

December 6, 2025

Where: Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, 20 Bartlett Drive, Rockland

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 9 am to 2 pm.

What: Featuring locally made handwork, plus sweet treats, door prizes and music, a canned food drive for AIO, and lots of good cheer.

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Rochester, NH

The Nutcracker

December 4, 2025

Sole City Dance Presents: THE NUTCRACKER

This classic holiday tale performed by Sole City Dance has become a regional favorite! Celebrating our 20th anniversary production, this soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey.

Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. You’ll find your heart dancing as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets.

From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or it’s an annual tradition, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love and join us for this milestone celebration.

Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 pm Friday, December 5 at 7:00 pm Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 pm

Tickets:

$25 Adults

$20 Seniors/Students

Purchase tickets:

Venue & Online Ticketing:

Rochester Opera House

31 Wakefield Street

Rochester, NH 03867

http://www.rochesteroperahouse.com/

BOX OFFICE: (603) 335-1992

Produced by:

Sole City Dance

603-750-7777

http://solecitydance.org/

info@solecitydance.org

Sole City Dance provides a strong technical foundation in dance in a non-competitive, nonjudgmental environment, for the encouragement of artistic expression. Sole City Dance is a federally-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization.

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Waterville

Alice in Wonderland

March 24, 2026

Follow Alice on her journey down the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who take your audience on an imaginative ride. Since 1865, this literary classic has been a favorite among young readers and we can’t wait to bring it to life. Join the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and Alice on this adventure in Wonderland.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at at 9:30am + 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Bright Star Theatre

Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine

Recommended Grades: K - 6

School Shows: On sale Tuesday, May 27 at 11am. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Waterville

The Little Prince

April 8, 2026

After crashing in the desert, an airplane pilot befriends a mysterious Little Prince. As the pilot repairs his plane, the Little Prince tells the story of his travels throughout the galaxy. He has visited several planets, learning lessons from their strange inhabitants. Will the Little Prince ever find his way back to his own tiny home planet and the beloved Rose he left behind? Join us for this staged retelling of the classic novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to find out.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at at 9:30am + 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine

Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine

Recommended Grades: K - 6

School Shows: On sale Tuesday, May 27 at 11am. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Auburn

Homeschool Science Fair

May 18, 2026

Calling all young scientist and researchers! Auburn Public Library will host it's first Homeschool Science Fair for grades 4-8. For more information and to register please go to our website.

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