Events for May 9, 2015

Peninsula Free Health Services (PFHS), a free health care clinic in Blue Hill for adults and children without medical insurance, is seeking individuals interested in volunteering to support its mission. Volunteers are needed to serve as reception/intake staff and on its new fund-raising committee. If you are interested in assisting the free clinic, please contact […]

Island Dental Center in Stonington & Dental Associates in Ellsworth are hosting a road race, “Miles for Smiles,” to support Dental Health Projects with Healthy Acadia throughout the Downeast region. The race will take place on Sat May 9th at Dental Associates, on Main Street in Ellsworth. Registration will open at 8 a.m. and the […]

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with Bonnie Bochan by welcoming these neotropical migrants on their northward passage as they pass through Scott’s Landing in Deer Isle on Sat May 9th from 8:30 to 10am. This is sponsored by Island Heritage Trust. There is a $5 suggested donation. For info call 348-2455.

Sat May 9th Incredible Edible Milbridge group is hosting a workshop titled “Starting a Garden from Scratch” with Janis Lesbines. The workshop will be held at the IEM Market Garden located on the grounds of the Red Barn Motel, 5 North Main Street in Milbridge from 9 to 11am. You’ll learn how to choose a […]

2015 marks the 18th year that the Early Childhood Network of the Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition has sponsored the Annual Children’s Fair. This year’s fair will be held Sat May 9th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jewett School Gym on Bridge Street and Broadway in Bucksport. Parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles or […]

Plant medicine is people’s medicine and it grows right outside your door. Join Brighid Doherty, herbalist and gardener, on a walk each second Saturday of the month, May through October, at Scott’s Landing in Deer Isle. The next walk is on May 9 from 10 to 11:30am. You will learn to identify, prepare and use […]

There will be a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Sat May 9th from 10 to noon at The ARK Animal Shelter in Cherryfield. The cost is $12 per rabies vaccine. Please have your dogs on a leash and your cats in a carrier. For info call the shelter at 546-3484 or visit thearkpets.org.

A magic show and ice cream social to benefit Orland River Day will be held at the Orland Community Center on Sat May 9th at 4. Comedy magician Danny Adrian Baker will perform. There will be a free ice cream sundae with every paid admission. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children and $20 […]

Come join the Cherryfield Public Library for a Turkey Dinner on Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 pm in the American Legion Hall in Cherryfield. Dinner includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, potato, peas and carrots,  cranberry sauce, side salad, pickles, roll, dessert and drinks. $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children under 12. Bring mom for an  early […]

The Holden Congregational Church is hosting an old-fashioned church supper Sat May 9th at 5 pm. On the menu are baked beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, pies & beverages. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12 & free for preschoolers. For info call the church at 989-4550.

A benefit supper for Rita and Russell Grindle, who lost everything to a house fire, will be held at the Blue Hill Consolidated School on Sat May 9th at 5pm. The menu will feature baked beans & casseroles as well as dessert. There also will be a silent auction & 50/50 drawing. Admission is $8 […]

The Penobscot United Methodist Church will host a public supper on Sat May 9th. There will be seatings at 5 & 6 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, cole slaw, rolls and pies. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 & under. For info call 326-4885.

Schoodic Arts for All in Winter Harbor holds a contra dance at Hammond Hall on the second Saturday of every month starting at 7:30pm from May through October. Great live music is provided by The Sheep Island Rovers. This month's dance takes place this coming Saturday, May 9th. All are invited to attend and learn […]