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SUMMARY:Storytime with Charlie the Shark
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Shaw Institute’s resident shark\, Charlie. He loves to read books to kids about the ocean\, teaching them why taking care of the ocean is important for us all. Your school or youth group will find the experience to be engaging and most of all … fun! The Shaw Institute\, Blue Hill\, aims to use its scientific research projects as opportunities for the public to learn about our work and provide an inclusive science education learning environment for the community.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/storytime-with-charlie-the-shark-witherle-library/
LOCATION:Witherle Memorial Library\, 41 School St\, Castine\, ME\, 04421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
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SUMMARY:Shop\, Shuck\, and Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Great shopping\, tasty oysters and the awe of Maine’s sea life.\nCome out and join us for a great evening of community engagement on Water Street … accented with wonderful food\, shopping and the always inspiring touch tank of the Shaw Institute. \n\nOysters served by Waukeag Neck Oyster Company at Juniper and Bar Harbor Oyster Company at SeaLoft\nDiscounted shopping at Juniper\nBoutique designer\, Fitzroy & Willa trunk show at SeaLoft\nExperience the interactive touch tank of the Shaw Institute\n\nOyster tasting on each of the decks for Juniper and SeaLoft; kids can hang at touch tank while grown ups bop around.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/shop-shuck-and-shaw/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T150000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Exploration Station with Maine Sea Coast Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Discover Maine seaweed species on Saturday\, July 18th. We’ll have a seaweed exploration station featuring Maine Sea Coast Vegetables. We’ll learn identification techniques and understand their ecological significance. \nThe seaweed station is free and open to the public from 10:00 to 10:45 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm. 
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/seaweed-exploration-station-with-maine-sea-coast-vegetables/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250608T205718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T065112Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday In Blue Hill!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for July 3 … for round two of First Fridays  … ok\, First Thursday since the first Friday of July is the 4th! Join us\, and other local businesses\, for expanded hours. We’ll be open later\, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank\, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/first-thursday-in-blue-hill/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250511T140403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T003455Z
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SUMMARY:PRIDE! In Nature
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary and diverse ways creatures connect in nature! This family-friendly presentation explores unique relationships in the animal kingdom\, from head-eating to dazzling dances\, we’ll uncover fascinating love stories in nature. It’s all part of the Pride celebration from the First Congregational Church. \nFREE and open to the public.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/pride-in-nature/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Blue Hill\, 22 Tenney Hill\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250520T141519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T141635Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution Solutions for World Oceans Day
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Snazzy Pouch Out of Plastic Waste!\nAges 10 and beyond\, all levels welcome.\nSaturday\, June 7th\, 9 am-12 pm (Rain date – Sunday\, June 8th)\nRegistration Waiver \n12 participants  Maximum\nInstructor: Hilary Tobin of Island Meadow Arts\nCost: $45 \nCelebrate World Ocean Day by joining the Shaw Institute and Island Meadow Arts for an outdoor Fused Soft Plastic Pouches class for ages 10+. Learn about plastic pollution and create art by fusing clean\, single-use soft plastics (bread bags\, frozen vegetable bags\, produce bags\, etc.) into sturdy material for sewn button pouches. All materials are provided\, but feel free to bring your own clean plastics. Light snacks will be offered. Please dress accordingly.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/plastic-pollution-solutions-for-world-oceans-day/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T190000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays In Blue Hill!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for June 6 … the first First Friday of the summer season! Join us\, and other local businesses\, for expanded hours. We’ll be open later\, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank\, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/first-fridays-in-blue-hill/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250531T113000
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SUMMARY:Lobster Felt Needling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover Arnold Clawmer\, our 1 in 50 million chimera lobster\, and learn about Maine’s iconic crustacean in this hands-on workshop! Explore the fascinating world of lobster genetics and the incredible color variations found in nature. You’ll also create your own unique felt lobster to take home! All supplies\, light refreshments and snacks will be provided. \nInstructor: Reese Wolfe \nDate: Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 am-11:30 pm \nAges 10 & up \nFee: $26 per person \nRegistration form (Includes Waiver) \nInstructor Bio:\nReese is a local Blue Hill artist who has a passion for the fibre art of needle felting. Reese is a junior at UMO studying Ecology and Environmental Sciences with a focus on Marine Ecosystems \nHe is enamored with North American wildlife and ecosystems. You’ll notice that most of his work focuses on recreating their likeness as detailed as possible. In doing so\, he hopes to spread the word of each and every animal’s conservation efforts through his artwork. Reese is excited to share his love for the art and the animals he recreates with the community.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/lobster-felt-needling-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250501T111804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T111804Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute will be on hand at this annual gathering organized by the Chamber. We’ll be there to talk about our research\, education and all upcoming community engagements.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/blue-hill-peninsula-chamber-annual-meeting-business-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
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SUMMARY:Plastics vs People
DESCRIPTION:Join plastic pollution expert Dr. Charlie Rolsky as he talks about how we’ve changed our relationship status with plastic to\, “it’s complicated”\, as well as the truths and myths surrounding our use of this material. Charlie will also highlight research that the Shaw Institute is conducting surrounding human health\, PFAS contamination\, and more. \nLocation: College of the Atlantic\, Davis Center for Human Ecology\, Second Floor\, Room CHE-202 \nFREE and Open to the Public!
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/plastics-vs-people/
LOCATION:Davis Center for Human Ecologoy\, North Lawn\, 105 Eden Street\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250315T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T000224Z
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SUMMARY:Carter Nature Preserve Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust for an early Earth Day 2025 beach clean-up event\, Saturday\, April 19th from 10 am-12 pm at Carter Nature Preserve in Surry with the Shaw Institute. This is a Family Friendly Event! \nWe will provide materials for collecting trash\, which we send gratitude to the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) for providing a grant for supplies this year. You supply the person-power! \nEveryone will go away with a Caring for Community BHHT vinyl sticker and a sense of accomplishment! Students looking for volunteer hours to fulfill graduation requirements are welcome too. \nPlease wear appropriate foot wear\, and bring durable work gloves if you have them. You may also bring water as needed.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/carter-nature-preserve-beach-clean-up/
LOCATION:Carter Nature Preserve\, 99 Cross Road\, Surry\, ME\, 04684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250324T015552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T230124Z
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SUMMARY:Touch Tank Open House!
DESCRIPTION:The time has finally arrived! Join the Shaw Institute on Wednesday April 16\, to celebrate the community’s efforts in obtaining our new\, 200-gallon touch tank. Discover and learn all about marine wildlife and the Gulf of Maine. You’ll have the chance to meet our resident bi-colored lobster\, Arnold Clawmer – a 1 in 50\,000\,000 rarity. Participants will also get the chance to explore and learn all about our scientific research. And don’t forget to do a little shopping in our gift shop\, where you’ll find stickers\, books\, arts and crafts from local artists\, and more.\n\nFREE popsicles from\n\n\n\nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/touch-tank-open-house/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250309T133917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T133917Z
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SUMMARY:Ellsworth Elementary Middle School Aspirations Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Ellsworth Noontime Rotary Club. The fair will be a gathering of 3-6 graders who are aspiring professionals.  This will be an opportunity for the students to ask questions of professionals in our area that they have an interest in. The Shaw Institute team will be on hand to present the many great career paths in science.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/ellsworth-elementary-middle-school-aspirations-fair/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Elementary Middle School\, 20 Forest Ave\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241112T002242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T002242Z
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SUMMARY:The Transition from Graduate School: Early Career Scientist in a Modern World
DESCRIPTION:As part of the National Graduate Research Polymer Conference (NGRPC)\, administered by ACS POLY\, the Shaw Institute’s Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will be participating in a panel discussion on finding success as a grad student and after grad school. He and others will be offering advice you could give to graduate students as they begin their own next steps.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/the-transition-from-graduate-school-early-career-scientist-in-a-modern-world/
LOCATION:ASU Student Pavilion\, 400 E Orange St\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85287\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250201T162641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T164203Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration of Watersheds
DESCRIPTION:Exploration of Watersheds with Daniella Rodriguez\, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Shaw Institute of Blue Hill\, ME. \nThe Shaw Institute has been conducting coastal monitoring for over 15 years\, testing popular beach sites around the Blue Hill Peninsula for harmful algal blooms\, fecal bacteria\, and other sources of pollution. By analyzing water samples and creating phytoplankton\, participants will learn how pollution and nutrient runoff impact them and discover how they can create positive change. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Karen Giles at The Waldo County Cooperative Extension office at 207.342.5971 or karen.giles@maine.ed
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/exploration-of-watersheds/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250117T022819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T234039Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Oysters\, Wine\, and Animal Affairs: A Valentine's Day Celebration with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:An Journey Through Nature’s Mating Game! – SOLD OUT\nCome celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Shaw Institute! Enjoy Oysters\, wine\, and cheese (you know those good ol’ aphrodisiacs) before our executive director shares a lecture on how critters find love in the natural world. He’ll speak about interesting mating strategies\, whacky habits\, strange mate choices\, and relationship drama in the animal kingdom. From eating your mate’s head or doing silly bird dances in hopes of securing a partner\, we’ll cover all the best of the wild and zany love stories in nature. Think you’ve been in weird relationships? Well\, think again. \nMUST BE AT LEAST 21-YEARS-OLD \nCost: $30 Per Person \nFood and Drink: 4:30-5:30 pm \nLecture: 5:30-6:30 pm \nOysters By: \n \n  \n  \n  \nWine & Cheese By: \nBLUE HILL WINE SHOP
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/oysters-wine-and-animal-affairs-a-valentines-day-celebration-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250123T002013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T002154Z
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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Series: Microplastics In Me
DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are plastics less than 5mm in size (just under 3/16″). They are found globally: in oceans and rivers\, in the soil\, in the food we eat\, and in the air we breathe. Join us at Herring Gut to hear about microplastic research happening right here in Maine at The Shaw Institute! The Institute’s Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will speak. \nYou can also join by Zoom\, if you can’t make it in person !! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/cabin-fever-series-microplastics-in-me/
LOCATION:Herring Gut Coastal Science Center\, 59 Factory Rd\, Port Clyde\, ME\, 04855\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241126T161042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T193249Z
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SUMMARY:Felt Needlng Workshop - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn about seals in the Gulf of Maine while creating a seal of your own! All supplies included. Limited to 15 people. TWO SLOTS LEFT AS OF DECEMBER 31!  SOLD OUT \nInstructor: Reese Wolfe \nSaturday\, January 11\, 2025 \n9:30 am-12:30 pm \nAges 10 & up \nFee: $26 per person (includes all materials) \nRegistration form\n(LINK TO BUY TICKET IS BELOW) \nReese is a local Blue Hill artist who has a passion for the fibre art of needle felting. He works as a custodian at the Bay School\, where he learned about the art\, and fell in love with the Waldorf style of needle felting. This fall\, Reese will be going into his junior year at UMO studying Ecology and Environmental Sciences with a focus on Marine Ecosystems \nHe is enamored with North American wildlife and ecosystems. You’ll notice that most of his work focuses on recreating their likeness as detailed as possible. In doing so\, he hopes to spread the word of each and every animal’s conservation efforts through his artwork. Reese will also be leading a felt-needling workshop at the Shaw Institute sometime in the winter where he can share his love for the art and the animals he recreates with the community.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/felt-needlng-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20250109T154506Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Aquaculture R&D&E Summit
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe Shaw Institute’s Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will be speaking at the 6th Maine Aquaculture R&D&E Summit will be held at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine\, Maine\, on January 9th\, 2025. Hosted by the University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute and the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center\, this year’s Summit will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by a changing climate. Learn about the environmental changes impacting Maine’s coastal ecosystems and their effects on aquaculture. Sessions and workshops will explore climate resilience\, sustainable practices\, and workforce development. \nPlenary Speaker: The amazing Halley Froehlich from UC Santa Barbara will be our plenary speaker and will share with us the latest knowledge about how the changing environment impacts aquaculture- and what we can do to adapt. \nWho will be involved? \n\nAquaculture farmers & Industry members\n\nSeaweed farmers are needed for a roundtable discussion on seaweed farming and climate change with keynote speaker Halley Froehlich!\nOyster farmers are needed for a workshop on selective breeding programs with Paul Rawson\n\n\nResearchers & Students\nSmall business advocates\nAnd many other fun and cool people!
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/maine-aquaculture-rde-summit/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Academy\, 1 Pleasant Street\, Casine\, ME\, 04420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241110T141325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T160335Z
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SUMMARY:Recycled Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, guardians\, caregivers and kiddos are invited to participate in this recycled ornament workshop\, where we’ll use wine corks and other upcycled materials to create tree ornaments. This FREE but we do ask that you register: \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/recycled-ornament-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute is partnering with MOYO Boutique for Small Business Saturday. The Institute and MOYO pop up will be open to the public from 10 am-2 pm. Take advantage and stop by to do some Christmas shopping. Part of the Proceeds from MOYO will benefit the Shaw Institute’s Education and Outreach programs.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241008T135128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T135328Z
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SUMMARY:Hibernation Fair at Blue Hill YMCA
DESCRIPTION:A community fair for the Blue Hill peninsula and Deer Isle Stonington communities\, bringing organizations and businesses together to benefit the mental\, emotional and physical health of residents. Come explore volunteer opportunities for the Winter months and beyond.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/hibernation-fair-at-blue-hill-ymca/
LOCATION:Blue Hill YMCA\, 32 Mines Rd\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241007T155625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T155633Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween In Downtown Blue Hill
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween in downtown Blue Hill and visit Charlie the Shark’s lair for a trick or treat. Doors open at 4 pm until candy and treats run out.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/halloween-in-downtown-blue-hill/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240827T022400Z
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SUMMARY:Word. Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Keynote Speaker Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson In Conversation with Dr. Charlie Rolsky\nOur executive director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will lead a discussion with renowned Bowdoin College marine biologist\, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. They will be in conversation about putting the climate change issue into words. \nEvery October\, Word brings together readers\, writers\, and tellers of tales to celebrate the written and spoken word—fiction and non-fiction\, children’s literature\, poetry\, drama\, nonfiction\, storytelling and more.  The festival takes place in Blue Hill\, Maine where a literary tradition of great thinkers and artists extends over two hundred years and includes Jonathan Fisher\, Mary Ellen Chase\, and E.B. White to name a few. Many writers continue to call the Blue Hill peninsula home as does a large community of passionate readers. To celebrate this rich heritage\, Word presents three days of author appearances featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling authors\, as well as local luminaries\, a poetry showcase\, writing workshops\, panel discussions\, school events\, and spoken word performances to sold out crowds.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/word-blue-hill-literary-arts-festival/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Blue Hill\, 22 Tenney Hill\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20241012T142715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T140212Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Cloverfest (Private Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute will be on hand at the annual 4-H Cloverfest\, offering an educational microplastics activity. Cloverfest is an annual celebration for Hancock County 4-H’ers and their families. We spend the time celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of the year with food\, entertainment\, and awards. It is a day of fun for all! \nJoin us for a fin-tastic morning as we celebrate our incredible 4-H members and volunteers! Dive into the fun with exciting 4-H workshop stations\, including our popular 4-H touch tank\, where you can get hands-on with marine life\, or take a virtual field trip with our VR goggles! Don’t forget to stop by the appreciation station to show some love to our amazing volunteers or anyone else who has helped you on your 4-H voyage. With plenty of other exciting activities for the whole family\, it’s sure to be an unforgettable event that’s shore to make a splash!
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/4-h-cloverfest/
LOCATION:Surry Elementary School\, 754 N Bend Rd\, Sury\, ME\, 04684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240912T122122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T133246Z
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SUMMARY:Science On Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science on Tap will be a collaborative event series\, between Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Masons Brewing in Machias\, aimed at bringing science and conservation topics to our community. \nCharlie Rolsky\, Executive Director of the Shaw Institute\, will be the speaker. He’ll be sharing more about the work the Institute is doing.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/science-on-tap/
LOCATION:Mason’s Brewing Company Downeast\, 78 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240925T132648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T134020Z
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SUMMARY:George Stevens Academy Community Service Fair!
DESCRIPTION:George Stevens Academy is facilitating a meet and greet event with local nonprofits to connect them with volunteer opportunities that help them meet community service requirements in order to graduate and help non-profits achieve their missions with some great volunteers.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/george-stevens-academy-community-service-fair/
LOCATION:George Stevens Academey\, 23 Union St\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240827T015015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T015116Z
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SUMMARY:Friends From the Field Webinar: All About Sharks
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust for the Friends From the Field Webinar: All About Sharks! The featured speaker will be Shaw Institute executive director\,  Dr. Charlie Rolsky. He’ll discuss the natural history\, behavior\, and ecology of sharks in Maine\, and how climate change and warming ocean temperatures are affecting them. \nRegister for this webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XsDnMSuTx2mCcG0qHbwyQ
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/friends-from-the-field-webinar-all-about-sharks/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Hill Heritage Trust":MAILTO:info@bluehillheritagetrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240819T175603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T132727Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup at Carter Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Help keep Blue Hill’s beaches clean during Maine’s Coastal Cleanup Month & contribute to the Shaw Institute’s microplastics research. Please dress for the weather & the task at hand. Event is in partnership with Blue Hill Heritage Trust. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/beach-cleanup-at-carter-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Carter Nature Preserve\, 99 Cross Road\, Surry\, ME\, 04684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195920
CREATED:20240827T113556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T113556Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program Information Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute team will be on hand to join other organizations in talking with local about various learning opportunities offered for homeschool students in the region. \n \n 
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/homeschool-program-information-fair/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Museum\, 21 Black House Drive\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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