The Bold Coast Runners invite you on weekly excursions around Downeast Maine and the Maritimes, with runners of all capabilities welcomed to join. Run venues vary weekly and range from 1 mile to 50 miles, from smooth tar to rugged single track.

Runs are typically held on Sundays starting at 7:00 am. Click here to find out what the scheduled run is each week and for contact information.

Work by Leslie Bowman, Tim Christensen, Shanna Wheelock, James O’Neil, Sharon Yates, Mona Love Designs, Geer Morton, Heidi, Timberdoodlz, Indigo iris Designs, and Pat Fry will be among the pottery, sculpture, artwork, jewelry and gifts at the annual holiday sale at Crow Town Gallery from November 10-13!

The gallery will be open on Thursday from 12-4 pm, Friday 12-7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-4 pm. 10 percent off everything in stock and enjoy refreshments, a raffle, and holiday music. Email Shanna with questions.

There will be a special St. Stephen Farmer's Christmas Market at the Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, November 13 from 11 am to 4 pm. Come and browse our selection of handmade goods from local artists!

With any questions, email ststephenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Would you like to learn how to draw people from life? Sunbury Shores is offering sessions that can be signed up for individually or as a series, from October 2-December 11. These sessions are for beginners and experienced drawers who are interested in practicing drawing the human figure. A model will do multiple poses to challenge your perception and way of seeing the figure.

Find out more here.

Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, come to the Stella Maris Community Hall in Beaver Harbour (837 Main St) for the Blacks Harbour jam. Musicians and singers of all capacities are invited to come and join in the fun - or just come to listen and kick up your heels.

The Village of Blacks Harbour is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, public skating events will be held at the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex.

On Sundays through February 19, from 12:45-1:45 pm, children and youth are invited to participate in Pucks and Sticks where they can learn some hockey basics at no cost. On Fridays, come for Public Skating from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $2 a skater. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to either event.

The Town of St. Andrews is offering a free playgroup for children up to 6 years old and their parents or caregivers each Monday from 10-11:30 am at the WC O'Neill Arena Complex.

The playgroup is free and open to the public.

A Christmas light walking trail through the forest located in the scenic DownEast Coast of Maine! Over 50,000 lights were hung and several statues. We have synchronized music light displays, we have a 20 foot light tunnel, many photo op areas, a 20 foot tall Snowman, and the Largest Santa in the State of Maine!

$5 admission with concessions available.

The St. George Royal Canadian Branch 38 holds weekly events and the community is invited. On Monday, TOPS is held at 6:00 pm; contact Jimmy at 755-6042 for Cribbage Monday Nights. On Tuesdays, doors open for BINGO at 5:00 pm; early bird game starts at 6:30 and the regular game is on at 7:00. Every Friday night is Seniors Cards party, call Jimmy for more info.

Registration is now available for the new season of Ocean Explorations for Homeschoolers! These classes (held 1-2 times monthly) give homeschoolers an exceptional opportunity to participate in field explorations and hands-on labs about our local ocean habitat and creatures. Students will receive a Huntsman Marine Academy certificate if they complete five days during the season.

The first class is October 13; classes run until May. Register here.

Sunbury Shores presents Art in Mind, an exhibit by people expressing their mental health struggles through art, running from November 11-19.

Opening reception will be November 10 from 5-7 pm.

Sunbury Shores is pleased to announce an ongoing online writing group that will be meeting the second and fourth Tuesday of each month via Zoom. On the second Tuesday of each month, the group will meet from 10:00 to 11:30 am; on the fourth Tuesday, it will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

This is a free to attend group. Email info@sunburyshores.com to sign up and receive the Zoom link.

There will be an ongoing monthly grief support group in St. George at St. Mark's Anglican Church/Community Hub (28 Main St.) starting on July 19 and running from 1-3 pm. The groups will continue on the third Tuesday of each month.

For more information, please call Cathy Jackson at 506-465-0800.

Join us at the Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium for one of our fall workshops! On Tuesday, October 18, fashion an Ocean Plait Mat; on November 15, make a Round Mat; on December 1, have a Wine n' Weave Holiday Wreath party with us!

Space is limited and registration is required (register early if you can).

The St. George Royal Canadian Branch 38 holds weekly events and the community is invited. On Monday, TOPS is held at 6:00 pm; contact Jimmy at 755-6042 for Cribbage Monday Nights. On Tuesdays, doors open for BINGO at 5:00 pm; early bird game starts at 6:30 and the regular game is on at 7:00. Every Friday night is Seniors Cards party, call Jimmy for more info.

The Pembroke Historical Society will host Dr. Debra Baldwin on November 15 starting at 7 pm over Zoom for a special presentation: Lighthouse Tales from the Tower: Death and duty in Downeast Maine. The historic lightkeeper’s life is imagined by many today as one full of romance, excitement and mystery. In reality, it was a very hard life for the keeper and his or her family, full of mundane duty, long hours, isolation, and high risk, particularly for those assigned to offshore stations.

Register here for the online link.

In the mood for some volleyball? Grand Manan Recreation offers weekly co-ed volleyball sessions every Wednesday from 7-9 pm.

Check out other available activities here. Contact Grand Manan Recreation with any questions.

Registration is now available for the new season of Ocean Explorations for Homeschoolers! These classes (held 1-2 times monthly) give homeschoolers an exceptional opportunity to participate in field explorations and hands-on labs about our local ocean habitat and creatures. Students will receive a Huntsman Marine Academy certificate if they complete five days during the season.

The first class is October 13; classes run until May. Register here.

Li'l Bookworms is a weekly story time created for children ages 0-4 held each Thursday at 10 am at Pembroke Library. Youngsters will listen to children's librarian Miss Bonnie (Hunter) read books, learn fun songs, explore simple art activities and enjoy playtime with other children.

Children must be accompanied by caregivers.

Don't miss out on the exceptional Christmas in McAdam event, where the McAdam Railway Station is beautifully decorated with festive lights. This year's event runs from November 17-20, 2-8 pm.

Adults are $15 each, kids 12 and under are free. Pay upon entry.

Join DCC on November 17 at Bad Little Brewing Company to celebrate National Hiking Day and outdoor recreation in our region! Prior to the brewery celebration, DCC staff will lead a hike at Machias River Preserve in honor of National take-a-hike-day.

The hike will be approximately 1 mile in length starting at 3 pm along the Money Island Trail. Folks can then dine at Bad Little Brewing Company from 4-7:30 pm to support conservation and outdoor programming in our shared community.

You're invited to an evening of fine dining and entertainment at the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and awards event on Thursday, November 17 at the Calais Motor Inn. Come and socialize beginning at 5:30, enjoy dinner and the awards presentation at 6:30, and stay for the live entertainment at 7:30! Comedian Mark Scalia will be putting on a show.

There will be door prizes, raffles, and a cash bar. $25 for chamber members or $35 for the public. Business or formal attire requested.

Cobscook Institute invites you to its campus on Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm for community conversations. The next event on November 17 features artist Devon Kelley-Yurdin.

Devon is an instigator of collective experience and much of their community/relational work focuses on collective joy and radical vulnerability, equitable community cultural development, community-based education, and cooperative/collective/alternative models.

On November 17th, from 7-9 pm we will be having a Paint Party hosted by Charlotte Hill. Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening filled with painting and good laughs. Please note there is a cost of $25 per person and all supplies will be included.

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Please email m.hanselpacker@saintjohny.ca to register.

Done Roving Yarns in Calais (487 North Street) holds a weekly knitting circle on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00. Host Paula Graham Farrar leads the group.

Click here to learn more about Done Roving Yarns and see other ongoing fabric crafting activities held on a regular basis, or call Paula at 207-454-8148.

Don't miss out on the exceptional Christmas in McAdam event, where the McAdam Railway Station is beautifully decorated with festive lights. This year's event runs from November 17-20, 2-8 pm.

Adults are $15 each, kids 12 and under are free. Pay upon entry.

The Village of Blacks Harbour is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, public skating events will be held at the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex.

On Sundays through February 19, from 12:45-1:45 pm, children and youth are invited to participate in Pucks and Sticks where they can learn some hockey basics at no cost. On Fridays, come for Public Skating from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $2 a skater. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to either event.

The St. George Royal Canadian Branch 38 holds weekly events and the community is invited. On Monday, TOPS is held at 6:00 pm; contact Jimmy at 755-6042 for Cribbage Monday Nights. On Tuesdays, doors open for BINGO at 5:00 pm; early bird game starts at 6:30 and the regular game is on at 7:00. Every Friday night is Seniors Cards party, call Jimmy for more info.

Quoddy Voices takes the stage on Friday November 18 at 7 pm and on Sunday, November 20 at 3 pm at EAC. The chorus’ program, ‘A Harvest of Song,’ celebrates the season of thanksgiving as well as the upcoming feast day of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians.

Suggested donation for the concert is $15; students age 17 and under will be admitted free. The Eastport Arts Center is at 36 Washington Street, Eastport, and at www.eastportartscenter.org, and is handicapped-accessible.

Ready to pick up some holiday gifts while supporting local students? The Calais Middle School is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on November 19 from 9 am to 2 pm, with proceeds going to the Middle School's Washington DC trip. There will be refreshments, activities, and a bake sale.

Vendors and crafters sought. Click here for details.

In addition to our very successful annual summer Used Book Sale, Pembroke Library has now opened a Used Book Shop on the second floor of the library that will be open weekly! Opening day will begin on October 1 and continue every Saturday morning. Genres include action, adventure, mystery, suspense, romance, non-fiction, crafts, children, and more. Additional books will be added as they become available.

Prices are $1 for hard covers and 50 cents for paperbacks.

There will be a Christmas open house at Helen Stanley Pottery on November 19 from 10 am to 3 pm. With five unique vendors to shop from, you're sure to find something you'll love.

Come and find the perfect gift for the holidays - or a new addition to your locally-made collection!

An Out of the Darkness Memorial Event and Walk will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 10:30 am-12 pm. Join this community event for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Find comfort and gain understanding as we share stories of healing and hope.

You are not alone.

Join the OWLs (Outdoor Women Lead) for an outing (for women and girls 16+) on November 19 from 12-3 pm at Ingersoll Point Preserve where we'll explore the unique organisms of the area. This mossy wonderland in South Addison is the perfect place to learn the differences between non-vascular plants, symbiotic organisms, and fungi (mosses, lichens, mushrooms!) and begin your journey of identification.

Register here.

Don't miss out on the exceptional Christmas in McAdam event, where the McAdam Railway Station is beautifully decorated with festive lights. This year's event runs from November 17-20, 2-8 pm.

Adults are $15 each, kids 12 and under are free. Pay upon entry.

The SCCC Keeners will host a Roast Beef Dinner on November 19 at 2 pm. All are welcome.

A free will offering will be taken to help the Christmas effort in our community.

Since the fall of 2017, Devon Kelley-Yurdin has been cultivating a project called “Going For It: an experimental/amateur talent show.” As an ongoing participatory performance, Going For It serves as an exercise in bravery and community care. It is space to play the one song you know on guitar, to try the stand up act you've always wanted to perform, to lead a group in song for the first time, to draw live caricatures because, for some reason, you've always wanted to.

Find out more about this event here.

A.G. Olmstead will be showcasing his original music and a few other great tunes on stage at the old Scotch Ridge Country Hall with two performances this fall (October 22 and November 19). The shows start at 7 pm at the Scotch Ridge Country Hall (corner of Route 730 and 735).

Advance tickets only. Advance tickets can be found at High Tides Music on King Street in St. Stephen or by emailing downontheriver2024@gmail.com. Tickets are $25.

The Tony Lee Show returns to Saint John after a 2 year extended holiday on November 19 from 10-11:30 pm! Here's to making up for lost time with old friends and welcoming new ones back to "The Tony Lee Show". Cheers to the future remembering the most amazing evening of laughs together.

The Tony Lee show remains to date one of the most awarded performances in Canadian History. Find out more and get tickets here.