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October
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Plein Air Painters of Acadia
Plein Air Painters of Acadia, PAPA, is a group of oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor painters who gather at scenic spots on Mount Desert Island and Blue Hill Peninsula. Their goal is to share the love of painting out-of-doors and to offer encouragement to each other. Join us on Friday, October 11 from 5:00-6:30PM for a reception hosted by the PAPA. Click here for more information.

Monday, October 21
ArtWaves Presents: Line Dancing
4-5PM: No partner? No problem! Learn new dance steps while having fun in a group setting. This class is appropriate for all levels. Please carry in a dedicated pair of dance shoes (clean, non-marking soles); no outdoor shoes are allowed into the studio. Click here to register.

Monday, October 21
ArtWaves Presents: Ballroom Dance: Latin Dances
6-7PM: This class will focus on Rhumba and Salsa patterns for social dance settings at the beginner/intermediate levels. We’ll cover basics and more complex dance patterns and partnering skills. Focus is on having fun and feeling more confident on the dance floor. Must register with a partner. Please carry in a dedicated pair of dance shoes (clean, non-marking soles). Click to here register

Tuesday, October 22
ArtWaves Presents: Relax, Reflect, Recharge
5PM: Lelania will start with getting quiet and meditative "to open our listening hearts and minds". Then, using basic art and journaling supplies you will doodle and journal together exploring different themes each month. Afterwards enjoy gentle movement and a sound current healing session. We close with a reflective circle where each participant will have the chance to share. Click here!

Tuesday, October 22
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Constitution & Elections Talk
5:30PM: Join us for "A Republic, if we can keep it: but can we under this Constitution?" Judge Richard Cohen and professor of political science Seth Singleton will discuss the impact of the upcoming election on our electoral and legal system and our political future, with a nod to our Constitutional traditions, our history, and the experience of other countries. Click here to register.

Wednesday, October 24
Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting
5PM: Please join us for the Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Hosted by Cafe Dry Dock & Inn on Main Street in Southwest Harbor. Get a recap of 2024 and hear our plans for 2025. Light refreshments & Appetizers will be served. RSVP to office@acadiachamber.com

Friday, October 25
ArtWaves Presents: Pumpkin Carving & Fireside Storytime
5-7PM: Come carve jack o'lanterns and paint pumpkins to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! Cider and hot cocoa will be served as we light our jack o'lanterns, and sit together by the fireside for poetry and story time inspired by the shifting seasons. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register!

Saturday, October 26
ArtWaves Presents: Stained Glass for Beginners with Dave and Lisa Roy
9AM - 4PM: In this beginner’s class, participants will learn all of the techniques used in making a full sized, copper foiled stained glass panel, but in a smaller context. Steps include pattern cutting, glass selection and cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. Please bring a packed lunch. Click here to register.

Wednesday, October 30
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Book Trick or Treat
3-8PM: Book Trick or Treat at the library! The Southwest Harbor Public Library will have an array of trick or treat books available for babies, kids, and teens on Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Come in and get warm, show off your costume, and choose a free book! Can’t make it on the 30th? Trick or treat for a book on Halloween Day anytime between 9AM & 5PM. No registration required!

Sunday,November 3
ArtWaves Presents: Felted Embellished Vessels
9:30AM: We will be combining wet and dry felting techniques using our extensive array of raw sheep’s wool, dyed fleece, frayed silk saris, feathers, felted sweater scraps, wire, shimmery slivers of metallic fabric and beads. No experience necessary, all materials included. All ages, though under 9 needs an adult partner. Click here to register.

Sunday, November 10
ArtWaves Presents: Block Printing with Lelania
9AM: Join Lelania for a 3 hour session where you will be guided through an experience of art, meditation and movement with a concentration on creating a personalized block and making prints from it. Click here for more information and to register.

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