Events for December 5, 2015

The Emmaus Center in Ellsworth will have the Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program this year. Families must come to the shelter and fill out a request form. $30 gift(s) should be purchased for each person ages 0-18, and return the items no later than December 16th to the shelter unwrapped. Monetary donations are also accepted and volunteers […]

Ellsworth Library patrons can get their overdue fines forgiven by donating an equal value of non-perishable food items through the Food for Fines program, through the month of December. The food will be taken to Loaves and Fishes food pantry. Cash and Check donations to Loaves and Fishes will also be accepted. For more information, […]

Check out the tree on the bulletin board at the Ellsworth Public Library and select an ornament which has the title and purchase price of a “wished for” item. You pay for the item, the library will do the purchasing. A book plate with name can be inserted in the purchased item. This is a […]

The Acadia Chamber has Annual Park Passes for 2016 available for purchase at half price - $25 - during the month of December. You can pick one up at the Harbor House office at 329 Main Street in downtown Southwest Harbor, during their regular business hours. Cash or check only please Make checks out to: […]

The First Congregational Church of Ellsworth is holding its annual Christmas Fair at its State St location on Sat Dec 5th from 8 to 1. There will be Berry Bowls, Crafts, Hand Knit Goods, Baked Goods & Fudge, Attic Treasures, Jewelry, Used Books & Puzzles plus more.

The Tremont Ladies’ annual Christmas sale will be held on Dec 5 from 8:30 to 1 pm at the Tremont Congregational Church, 171 Tremont Road in Bass Harbor. There will be cooked foods, crafts, a silent auction and more. For more information, call 244-7874.

There will be a Christmas craft fair (sponsored by the EHS class of 2017) held on Sat Dec 5th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School. If you have any questions you may contact Julie Hammer at 667-4722, ext. 1416 or email at [email protected] --

On Saturday, Dec 5, the Southwest Harbor Public Library will hold its annual holiday book and gift sale from 9 to 1 pm. Hundreds of hardcover and paperback books will be for sale. Other lovely gift items will be available, including holiday table arrangements and cookies. All proceeds support the library’s ongoing programs and operations. […]

St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill is holding its Second Annual Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, Dec 5, from 9 to noon. There will be food, crafts, greens, wreaths and gifts. For more information, call 374-5200.

The annual Alpha Rho craft fair will be held on Saturday, Dec 5, from 9 to 2 pm at Ellsworth City Hall. For more information, call Bonnie Mouland at 667-8653 or Kelley Tupper at 667-9572.

The Friends of Blue Hill Public Library are holding their first-Saturday-of-the-month book sale on Dec 5 from 9 to 2 pm in the library’s basement “book nook.” To donate books that are in good condition or for more information, contact the library at 374-5515.

The Ellsworth Public Library’s knitting group meets every Saturday from 10 to noon. Knitters, crocheters and spinners of all levels are welcome. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.

A holiday tradition for 32 years, the Bay School Winter Faire is a community celebration featuring music, food, art, puppet shows, craft projects and games.  The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free and open to the public. This year’s music venue features the award-winning Blue […]

The annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas parade takes place on Saturday, December 5th. Parade line up begins at 10am on East Main Street, with the parade stepping off at 11. The theme for this year’s parade is “Santa’s Workshop” and, as always, ALL are welcome to enter floats and bands. For more information, contact parade organizer, […]

“The Joy of Reading” invites all children to stop by The Ellsworth American office at 30 Water St. on Saturday, Dec. 5, between noon and 1:30 p.m. to pick out a free book to take home. For more information, call 667-2576.

On Dec 5 from 2 to 4 pm, the Cherryfield Academy Community Center is hosting a children’s Christmas event featuring candy cane capers, a gingerbread cafe and a gingerbread house contest. Children’s games, activities and crafts are included in the admission price. Admission is $3 per child and free for adults. Children must have adult […]

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The Franklin Veterans Club is hosting a prime rib dinner on Dec 5 from 5 to 7 pm. Admission is $25. Reservations are suggested. For more information, call 565-2977 or visit www.franklinveteransclub.com.