Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center at Pemaquid Beach continues an exciting series of beach explorations in August. On Friday, Aug. 3, from 1-3 p.m., one can join this amazing beach exploration to find out why there is no such bird as a seagull.

Barton Seaver, the founder and chief education officer of the Coastal Culinary Academy in Portland will be the guest presenter at Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Please allow time for parking.

A not-to-be-missed opportunity for those fascinated by the sinking of the steamship Titanic in 1912 will be when author Malcolm “Mac” Smith will share the research behind his book, “Mainers on the Titanic.” The event will take place on Thursday, July 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Skidompha Library’s first-floor Porter Meeting Hall.

Local community-based education network Dirigo Learning announces a free “literrarium” make-and-take workshop at the Whitefield Library. To be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m., the workshop is open to all ages, and offers participants the opportunity to learn about the science of terrariums and the art of recreating favorite moments from stories.

Imagine an aquaculture product that could solve today’s biggest food supply challenges. It would be rich in essential nutrients, grow quickly, and require minimal natural resources. Instead of harming the environment, it would have a therapeutic impact. While such a product sounds improbable, scientists, chefs, and industry leaders are discovering that sea greens like kelp offer all these amazing attributes.

Willow Grange, on Washington Road in Jefferson, will host its second supper of the summer Saturday, July 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. The supper will include two kinds of baked beans, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, assorted salads, homemade rolls and biscuits, and pies.

On Monday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Friends of Colonial Pemaquid group will continue its 2018 Monday-night lecture series with an evening program titled “Not Just a Man’s World: Women Pirates of the 18th Century,” presented by James L. Nelson.

Open Farm Day is Sunday, July 22 at farms across Maine. Open Farm Day is an annual family adventure. Farms in all 16 counties open their gates to give the public an opportunity to learn about agriculture.

Damariscotta and Newcastle businesses are continuing the new effort called “Downtown After Dinner,” an informal coalition of store owners agreeing to stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.