Peak Island Music Ass'n Concert
2026-08-19 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, Maine
August 19, 8pm @ Fifth Maine: The 30-voice Peaks Island Chorale in “We Belong” with works by Edward Elgar, Paul Simon, Bill Withers, Randy Newman, MaMuse, Pat Benatar, Jonathan Larson, Faith York, and more.

Bible Study St Christophers Church
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Christopher’s Church, 15 Central Avenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States

Coffee and Crafting
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Introducing Coffee & Crafting – every third Thursday of the month at the Community Center! Each month will feature a different art form or craft with some general instructions and materials provided.
May’s activity is a watercolor class with artist Chris Reed. Register below to secure your spot! 12 spots available; $25/person (includes all materials). The class will take place from 12:00-1:30pm.

Adult Tap Classes
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
An ongoing adult tap class, open to all levels of experience, including beginners!
Tap shoes not required. Focus is on basic steps and rhythmic variations, leading to more complicated combinations as appropriate to class level.
For more information, contact Caitlin Osborne at caitlinosbornedance@gmail.com or 814-574-3740, or Timmi Sellers at 831-917-3092.
To sign up and sign the liability disclaimer in advance, please click here.

Body Conditioning
2026-08-20 14:15 - 15:15 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Body Conditioning
Description:
Who: Adults wishing to move and be active
Where: Peaks Island Community Center
When: 2:15-3:15pm on Thursdays, Feb-April
Cost: $40 for 8 weeks
How to Register: https://portlandme.myrec.com/info/household/login.aspx?ProgramID=29913&aID=146860

Combine mat work, strength training, and stretching exercises to improve muscle tone, agility, and balance. Participants should be comfortable getting down to the floor (and back up again!). Join Caitlin on Thursday afternoons from 2:15-3:15pm in the Community Room thru 5/14 (register below).
Please come prepared in comfortable clothing and supportive shoes, and bring your own mat if you can. Resistance bands, hand weights, and straps, as well as a limited number of mats, are available for use on site.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Group
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States

Pre School Story Time
2026-08-21 10:45 - 11:15 | Peaks Island Library, Temporary home at Peaks Island Elementary School (rear entrance), Peaks Island, 04108, United States
Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Parents and caregivers can play and sing along while learning about new books, songs, fingerplays and stories from our librarians.

Disclaimer(s)

All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!

Creative Writing Grades 3-5
2026-08-21 15:15 - 17:00 | Peaks Island Library, Temporary home at Peaks Island Elementary School (rear entrance), Peaks Island, 04108, United States
Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)Fridays afternoons, 3:15 pm
Creative Writing for Kids (Grades 3–5) Friday afternoons at 3:15 pm.
Bring your imagination – journals, pencils and snacks will be provided.
Questions contact the library 766-5540 or email us peaks@portlib.org

Spanish Conversation at the Legion
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | American Legion-McVane Post, Welch Street, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States

Adult Writing
2026-08-22 09:00 - 09:45 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Adult Writing Group @ Peaks
Saturdays, 9 am – 9:45 am
A writing group for adults every Saturday morning at the Peaks Island Branch Library. This is a group for anyone who likes to write (or would like to start). All skill levels, from beginner to experienced, are welcome. Take inspiration from the weekly writing prompt or come with your own ideas and projects.
Saturday mornings at 9 am – 9:45 am.

Eucharist Service at New Brackett
2026-08-22 17:00 - 18:00 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
Eucharist service is now every Saturday at 5:00 pm at New Brackett

Mass at St. Christopher's Church
2026-08-23 08:30 - 10:00 | St. Christopher’s Church, 15 Central Avenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States

Worship at New Brackett Church
2026-08-23 10:00 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States

Reggae Sunday
2026-08-23 14:00 - 18:00
Raggae Party – popular with off Islanders

Acoustic Music Circle
2026-08-23 15:45 - 16:45 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
Music Gathering
Sunday, New Brackett Church, 3:45pm.
Bring a song to play with others or a song to perform, all levels welcome, as are all instruments. Primarily acoustic, though we do sometimes gently amplify bass.
Bring a song, bring a friend, BYOB. Spectators are welcome. Any questions, contact O.B. O’Brien at 766-5555.

Drop in Pickleball -PIES
2026-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Peaks Island Elementary School, 4 Church Avenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
TO register:
https://portlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29913#147264

Defend Democracy Messaging Project
2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Speak Up for Democracy:
Join your neighbors to write your Representatives
10 am @ Community Center

Al-anon Meeting @ New Brackett
2026-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
all welcome

Food Pantry at New Brackett Church
2026-08-24 15:30 - 17:00 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
Food Pantry’s mission is to provide food assistance to island neighbors.
If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact Libra at 207-838-0337.

Peaks Island Chorale
2026-08-24 19:30 - 20:30 | New Brackett Church, 3 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, 04108, United States
ANYONE WANT TO SING??
The Peaks Island Chorale will begin its rehearsals for the summer concert NEXT MONDAY night, June 8, 7:30 pm at New Brackett Church. No auditions required, just a desire to sing with your neighbors and an open mind!

Concert date: August 19, 2026

Join us! FMI:

Knitting Group at PI Library
2026-09-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Knitting Group @ Peaks
First Tuesday of each month
Bring your current project and join other knitters for conversation and inspiration!
All are welcome, as are all skill levels.
Meets in the library the first Tuesday of the month 4 pm – 5 pm.

Island Drumming Circle
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Fay Garman House, 89 Central Avenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108-1020
all welcome
At Fay Garman House in July

Free Yoga!
2026-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island SAvenue, Peaks Island, ME, 04108
Hey everyone! Starting this Sunday May 3rd, I will be teaching a free yoga class the first Sunday of every month at the Peaks Island Community Center at 1 pm. I want to share my love of yoga with the people of Peaks and the Portland Recreation Department has provided a space for me to do so. Please text me at:
207-232-1662
to reserve a spot as space is limited. It would be a great help if those who own a mat and blocks could bring them. Mats are available to those who don’t have one. I would love for you to join me in the first of a series of classes open to all!
Camille Hanley

Book Group
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:00
Book Group @ Peaks Second Tuesday of the Month
The Tuesday Adult Book Discussion Group
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday, November 11 to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Location: Peaks Island Community Room
This program is supported by Friends of the Peaks Island Library
All are welcome to join the book group. Titles are chosen in advance by the members who rotate leading the discussion. Meetings are fun and mind-broadening. Contact the Peaks Island Branch Library for help in procuring these titles.
Dec. 9 An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Jan. 13 White Heron by Sarah Oren Jewett
Feb. 10 North Woods by Daniel Mason
Mar. 10 Foster by Claire Keegan
Apr. 14 The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood
May 12 Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall
Jun. 16 Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Illustration Institute - Payton Turner of Flat Vernacular - wallpaper/textile design
2026-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Maine College of Art
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16th @ Maine College of Art & Design

Artist/illustrator/surface designer: Myriad ways to have a creative career
Free & open to all ages – no registration
