A Matter of Balance, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Turner Memorial Library. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Preregistration required; contact Jane at Aroostook Agency on Aging at 760-6258.

Community Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Owls Nest. Every Thursday; musicians, poets, etc., from campus and community welcome.

Handcrafters Club at the Caribou Public Library, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday. Free for all ages and all experience levels welcome. Lessons and supplies provided if needed.

Magic show with Raul Lorenzoni, 6-7 p.m. at the Auditorium at Wieden Hall. Sponsor: Student Organization of Social Workers. Fundraiser; proceeds to go to a family in need for holiday […]

Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

Cookies and Coloring at Caribou Public Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Coloring pages/books, colored pencils, pens and cookies provided. Ages 12 and up; first and third Fridays.

"People of the Dawn: A Celebration of Mi'kmaq Art" at UMPI's Reed Fine Art Gallery. Reception 5-7 p.m., part of First Friday Art Walk. Free and open to public; light […]

43rd annual Christmas Concert, "Come, Join the Caroling," by the Caribou Choral Society, 7 p.m., St. Mary's Church. Free admission; donations will be accepted.

Annual Festival of Trees to benefit St. Apollonia Dental Clinic, starting at 4 p.m. at Northern Maine Community College gym. Gingerbread cafe, more than 60 trees.

See what's new at the Caribou Historical Center and Museum in a display featuring the newest acquisitions. Open 12-4 p.m. Saturdays, located at 1033 Presque Isle Rd. All are welcome.