Events for November 18, 2017

The Grand in Ellsworth is hosting “Alice Down the Rabbit Hole” on Fri and Sat, Nov 17 and 18 at 7 pm and on Sunday, Nov 19 at 2 pm.  Alice’s first adventure in Wonderland is presented with an eclectic mix of regional adult and student actors live on stage. General admission tickets are $12 […]

The Robinson Ballet Company of Bangor will bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” to Downeast Maine with a pair of performances on Saturday, Nov 18, at the University of Maine at Machias. Performances will stage at the university’s Performing Arts Center at 3 and 7 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for senior […]

The annual hunters breakfast at the Brooksville Community Center is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 18, from 7-9 am. For more information, call 326-4173.

On Saturday, Nov 18, from 9 to 2 pm, a silent auction and fine crafts fair will be held in the Parish Hall of St. Dunstan’s Church at 134 State St., Ellsworth. The event will include artisans and handmade gifts, jams, jellies, baked goods,  silent auction items, jewelry and a breakfast and lunch available, including […]

Blue Hill Consolidated School will host its annual holiday craft fair, sponsored by the BHCS Boosters, on Saturday, Nov 18, from 9 to 2 pm in the school gym and cafe. Tables will include art, handcrafts, jewelry, quilts, soap, photography, wreaths, African crafts and much more. There will be refreshments for sale plus music and […]

The Cherryfield Congregational Church is hosting a bazaar on Saturday, Nov 18, from 9 to 1 pm. The event will include crafters, Christmas items, baked goods, including a cookie table, and a white elephant table. A haddock chowder lunch will be served at 11 am with biscuits, or cornbread, beverage and dessert bar for $6.

On Sat Nov 18 from 9 to 3 pm, over 70 crafters will be taking part in the Church of Life and Praise’s Christmas craft fair at the Ramada Inn in Ellsworth. There will also be a huge silent auction, baked goods, food and more. A portion of the proceeds will be given back to […]

On Saturday, Nov 18, at 9 am, UBE Physical Therapy and Performance will be holding its 1st Annual Worky for the Turkey to raise money for the Emmaus Homeless Shelter’s Thanksgiving Food Basket Program. The fundraising event will be a fun workout for people of all fitness levels. T-shirts will be given to the first […]

The Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Falls is holding its annual Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday, November 18th from 9 to 1 in the vestry next to the church.  There'll be baked goods, candy, arts and crafts and of COURSE, a "White Elephant" room!!   If you need more info, call 667-7972.

The Community School of Mount Desert Island’s annual Harvest Festival is set for Saturday, Nov 18, at the school’s Somesville campus.  From 10 to 4 pm, guests can enjoy kids crafts, wreath making, a campfire, harvest lunch, patisserie and live music. The festival is a great place to shop for gifts made by local artisans and a farmers […]

VFW Post 109 in Ellsworth is hosting a free turkey dinner for the elderly in the community on Saturday, Nov 18.  Doors open at 11 am and dinner is at noon.  The post is located at 419 Main St. in Ellsworth.  For more information, call 667-7634.

The Met: Live in HD opera simulcast series returns to The Grand in Ellsworth on Sat Nov 18 at 12:55 pm with “The Exterminating Angel.” Tickets are $27 for adults and seniors and $20 for students (15 and under). For more information, call 667-9500 or visit www.grandonline.org.

The Maine State Library Hotspot lending program took place in libraries throughout Downeast Maine to lend out the internet.  Researchers are seeking to speak with locals who may have checked out the Hotspot and also with members from the communities to understand internet and technology needs.  A public focus group is scheduled on Sat Nov […]

The Franklin Veterans Club is hosting a lasagna dinner on Sat Nov 18 from 5 to 7 pm. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call 565-2977.