“Consciously Connecting,” a Maine wholistic arts gathering, will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop. Featured will be firewalk, energetic healing with crystals, sacred circle dancing, drumming, emotional freedom technique and other healing practices and ceremonies. Registration is limited to 50. For cost and other details, e-mail [email protected] or call 777-3724. Taking part in last year’s gathering, above, is musician Laura Campbell of Monroe, a member of the organizing committee for the event.