Brunswick Downtown Association

Now is the Time for Sacred Ground: Interfaith Conversations About Race
2025-12-26, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-28, 2025-12-29, 2025-12-30, 2025-12-31, 2026-01-01, 2026-01-02 and 19 more dates | Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
In times like these, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, angry, helpless, or unsure of what to do. With so many urgent and painful challenges unfolding, it can seem like nothing we do makes a difference. Sacred Ground offers space to learn, reflect, and better understand how we got here — and how we can move forward together. This 11-session, film- and readings-based dialogue program helps participants connect the dots between our country’s history and today’s realities, offering the tools needed to engage effectively in the work of racial healing. This program offers not only knowledge and skills, but community — a shared sense of purpose and a reminder that you are not alone in hoping for a more just future.
We have four interfaith groups starting this fall at Curtis Library and hope you will join one. As you look at the dates below, don’t worry if there are one or two meetings of your chosen group that you can’t attend – life happens! Please join the conversation.
GROUP A: Thursdays 1:30 – 3:00pm (9/25, 10/9, 10/30, 11/20, 12/11, WINTER RECESS, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30, 5/21, 6/11, 7/2)
GROUP B: Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18, 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/21, 6/25, 7/23 OR 8/27)
GROUP C: Wednesdays from 1-2:30 PM (10/1,10/22, 11/12, 12/3, 1/ 7, 2/4, 3/4, 3/25, 4/15, 5/20, 6/10)
GROUP D: Wednesdays from 10-11:30 AM (10/9, 10/29, 11/19, 12/10, 1/7, 1/28, 2/25, 3/18, 4/8, 4/29, 5/20)
Learn more and register at https://stpaulsmaine.org/learning-sacred-ground-new/
or contact our Program Coordinator at SacredGroundME@gmail.com
Please note: While this program began in The Episcopal Church, these groups are specifically designed to be interfaith and are NOT religious in nature.

BINGO at the American Legion
2025-12-29 16:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Brunswick American Legion, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The American Legion of Brunswick is hosting BINGO on the last Monday of each month at Post 20 on Columbus Drive near the Rt. 1N entrance ramp. Doors open at 4, games start at 6pm. There will be a snack bar run by the Auxiliary (no outside food allowed). Large package – $20; small package – $10; jackpot at end – $5; daubers – $3; cash only.

Winter Sowing Workshop at Growing to Give
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Growing to Give, 30 E Coxon Rd, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join us on January 17 from 10AM-12PM to learn how to start seeds for your garden or hedgerow on your own timeline without any fancy growing equipment!
This propagation method uses clear plastic recycled containers (e.g. milk jugs and salad containers) and potting soil to start seeds outdoors during the winter. This workshop will go over the method, which plants are best to winter sow, which plants are more challenging to winter sow, and what to do once your seeds have germinated in the spring. Everyone will leave with at least one winter sown jug and the confidence to sow more for their garden.
All materials included. Warm cider, coffee, tea, and a simple snack included. $10 suggested donation to help us cover potting soil costs.
Snow date: Saturday, January 24.

An Evening with Pejepscot Station
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick, 1 Middle St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The UUCB Concerts for a Cause series presents the local favorite bluegrass band, Pejepscot Station, on Saturday, January 17th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street, Brunswick to raise money for local charities.
Based in the village of Pejepscot (in Topsham, ME), Pejepscot Station has performed throughout southern Maine since forming in 2011. Their repertoire is a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, Americana, and some “bluegrassified” folk and country songs. Wide vocal harmonies and an informal and relaxed stage presence make for an enjoyable and fun show appropriate for all.
The idea of a band started in 1972 when Satch and Ren, then in high school, began noodling around with the banjo and guitar. Later in 1977 during their college days, “Lonesome” Jim joined up with Ren, and the pair performed at a couple venues. Fast forward to July 4th, 2011 (34 years later!), Ren, Satch and Jim played for another unpaid gig at the July 4th lobster bake in Pejepscot and decided to get the band back together.
In the spring of 2013 a new bass player, Cherie, joined Pejepscot Station, adding her considerable talent and abundant joy to the band. Her outstanding bass playing is coupled with her singing of lead and harmony vocals. In 2019, Russ Donahue joined and added depth to the band with his crisp mandolin and guitar work, and his harmony and lead vocals.
Audiences feel right at home and always enjoy the great music and silly banter. The fun the band has is contagious. Pejepscot Station gets your toes tapping, gets you laughing, and plants a song or two in your head for the trip home.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515), Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/bluegrass.
