Adult Program
Book Discussion: The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleban
Abbott RoomThe annual world-wide ecumenical observance of the Season of Creation began on September 1 and ends on October 4. In the Belfast area St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, in collaboration with the Greater Bay Area Ministerium, have presented a range of activities around the theme: “Listening to Trees: […]
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email [email protected] for more information and to register.
Belfast Garden Club Program
Abbott Room +1 moreThe Future of Trees in Belfast with Mike Hurley Ever wonder about the state of Belfast’s canopy? The new trees planted along The Rail Trail? Mike Hurley will share the work, the progress, and the vision behind GreenStreets! Belfast’s urban tree-planting, protection, and advocacy program. GreenStreets! is a Belfast urban tree-planting, protection, and advocacy program […]
Mum’s the Word: A Wartime Tale of Secrets, Intrigue, Rescue, and Daring, With a Genealogical Connection
Abbott RoomLast February, Rick Davis told the story of James Monroe Munyon, perhaps the most famous patent medicine salesman in America. This time, Davis will spin a wartime tale involving Curtiss Munyan, a (sub)Marine, Missionaries, Manufacturers, a Message, a Merchant, a Mystery, a Mission, Mines (actually depth charges), and General Douglas MacArthur. Although this story includes […]
No Knitting this week
Abbott RoomKnitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email [email protected] for more information and to register.
Camden Conference Community Event
Abbott RoomMaine in the India Trade with Cipperly Good, Richard Saltonstall Jr. Curator of Maritime History at the Penobscot Marine Museum. This talk will explore Maine sailing cargo ships engaged in trading in Indian ports in the 19th Century. Through logbooks and shipping papers, nautical charts, and souvenirs, learn about the imports and exports of the […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]
Kelp Farming and Related Projects from the Belfast Area High School & BCOPE Marine Institute – Dave Thomas and BAHS Faculty & Students
Abbott RoomTeachers and students from RSU 71 including Belfast Area High School and the alternative program BCOPE will be describing the newly formed Belfast Marine Institute, an initiative born out of state-funded grants and community support. Several Marine Institute projects will be described including a licensed kelp farm, field trips, certification and internship opportunities for students, […]
Book Discussion: The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Abbott RoomThis is the second discussion in the series, offered in conjunction with this year's Season of Creation Theme, Listening to Trees: Witnesses and Prophets. In his beloved book “The Hidden Life of Trees”, German forester and author, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in “The […]