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The Gatherings

A Community Center in Surry with a mission to foster community through sharing, cooperation, learning and the arts.

We offer a spacious, flexible, convenient and affordable space to gather together, host events, groups, parties and weddings. The Gatherings is a place to bring community together! In May 2016, the Gatherings opened in a building across the street from the Surry post office with a large room downstairs set up with movable furniture to create a large meeting room, small performance venue or party r

oom. The kitchen area allows people to host meals or get together with neighbors for a cup of tea and a game of scrabble, cribbage or what ever strikes your fancy. A small library has created the book nook between the café /kitchen and large room. Thanks to a generous donation from then the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, the renovations to the second floor were complete in 2017. This expanded space allows us to better cater to the younger members of our community, with space for activities such as crafts, Legos, board games and a Foosball table. Having this safe place near the main rooms makes it possible for more parents to participate in community activities without the worry of childcare. The other room on the second floor has been left as an open area for art, exercise/yoga classes, private meeting space and more! The large lawn is perfect for outdoor games and celebrations. Eventually, it includes a small community garden and orchard that could be expanded, and a playground may be added too. We have support from the town selectmen, town committees, local businesses and other nonprofits in the area. More than 200 donors and volunteers have gotten us this far, and we hope that others can help move us into the future.

09/05/2026

We hope to see you for Flash! In the Pans at the Surry Town Wharf on Monday Sept. 7th! We'll be grilling with food at 6pm followed by the performance at 7pm. A great way to end your Labor Day holiday! Suggested donation $10

09/04/2026

Shape Note Singing is on Sunday Sept. 6th at 1pm!

Shape note singing is a system originally devised to teach sight-reading and singing in harmony to folks with no musical background. From its beginnings in colonial America, it now has an international following. Non-performance singing, in four parts, for the joy of the activity alone is a beautiful example of community-based art. No experience or talent is required. We sing for one another; everyone is welcome.Our afternoon of Shape-note singing would include a brief history and description of the music and then simply singing from The Sacred Harp, the tune book most commonly used for this. We will bring loaner books.

Cost: $2/person

FMI Contact: Maine Shape Note Singing Community
Alan Cohen
[email protected]

09/03/2026

We have our Food with Friends Potluck on Friday Sept. 4th at 6:30pm. Bring a dish to share and meet new and old friends. 🏵

09/02/2026

The season is winding down but you can still find the Magic Food Bus at The Gatherings on Thursdays at 2:30pm!

Healthy Peninsula’s Magic Food Bus is a seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh, local produce, books, and information about food security resources every week to every town on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and Stonington.

The Magic Food Bus rolls from late June through the end of September and is free to everyone!Staffed primarily by volunteers, the Magic Food Bus has grown over the years in size, reach, and complementary activities. Originally conceived as a book mobile, the metaphorical ‘bus’ (really a cadre of volunteer vehicles), now serves up thousands of pounds of free, fresh vegetables to hundreds of people every growing season.

While fresh produce is the main course, books remain on the menu—the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library, as well as other community donors, offer free, interesting, fun, and informative summer reading material to Bus patrons of all ages.

FMI Contact: Healthy Peninsula
Anna Wind
[email protected]

09/01/2026

Fall is around the corner and September brings many new and returning groups! We have two different types of Pilates classes, Mahjong, DownEast SongCrafters, Mushroom workshops, Tai Chi for Beginners, and plenty more to check out 🀄🍁🍄🎶

08/31/2026

One week from today is Flash! In the Pans for The Gatherings! Stop by the Surry Town Wharf on Monday Sept. 7th for grilled food at 6pm and an exciting performance at 7pm 🎉

08/30/2026

We have two new Pilates classes starting this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am!

TUESDAYS: Mind Over Mat(ter) Pilates

Weekly Pilates classes designed to improve balance, build strength, and target individual muscle groups. Each session focuses on mindful movement, helping you gain confidence in your body while enjoying a supportive and energizing environment.

BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)

Cost: $18 walk-in, $80 for 5 sessions, $150 for 10 sessions

THURSDAYS: Not Your Mother’s Pilates - Pilates, yoga, and mindfulness fusion

Weekly Pilates classes designed to improve balance, build strength, and target individual muscle groups. Each session focuses on mindful movement, helping you gain confidence in your body while enjoying a supportive and energizing environment.

BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)

Cost: $20 per session

FMI on both classes contact:
Angela Balacco
[email protected]

08/25/2026

Lena is back for a Mushroom Identification Workshop, this Saturday August 29th at 9am 🍄

Discover the fundamentals of mushroom identification in this hands-on, beginner friendly workshop. Together, we'll learn to recognize the key characteristics that distinguish different species and begin feeling comfortable with field guides, foraging tools and other available resources.

We'll explore common edible mushrooms found in our region and discuss important poisonous look-alikes, while learning safe identification practices. We'll also focus on tree identification and the relationships between trees and Fungi, helping you understand where and when to forage.

Whether you're completely new to mushroom foraging or have years of experience, all skill levels are welcome. Everyone brings unique observations and knowledge, and we often learn as much from each other as we do the forest itself.

This workshop emphasizes ethical harvesting practices, respect for the environment, and safe mushroom identification.

FMI Contact:
Lena Ramsay
[email protected]

08/22/2026

Save the date for Flash! In the Pans at the Surry Town Wharf on Monday, September 7th! We'll be grilling food starting at 6pm with the performance starting at 7pm. This will be a fun event and a great way to end the Labor Day holiday!

Address

1208 Surry Road
Surry, ME
04684

Telephone

+12074120264

Website

http://www.surrygatherings.org/

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