Events for December 12, 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 Emmaus Center plans to put together Christmas Food Baskets consisting of turkey, stuffing, gravy, canned vegetables, potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls and pie. A donation of $15 per basket would cover the cost, but donations of any kind would be much appreciated. For more information or to donate, call Alice at 667-1086 or email her […]

“Caleb's Crusaders” will be at the Maine Coast Mall from 9 to 5 on Sat Dec 12th selling assorted crafts donated by local crafters along with hand painted mugs & plates that are personalized by your children. Proceeds go to the Children's Organ Transplant Association in honor of an Ellsworth teen needing a life saving […]

The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library will be holding a mini book sale Sat Dec 12th from 9AM through 1PM on the main floor of the Ellsworth Public Library. They will be offering youth books & other selected books. All books are $1 or less. For info call the library at 667-6363.

April Rumill tells us there will be a Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec 12, from 9 to 3 at the Sullivan Recreation Center. This is a benefit for the Mountain View School’s 8th grade class trip. Tables are still available for those wishing to join in. For more information, call 422-3200.

The Franklin Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 12, from 9 to 2 pm at the Franklin Veterans Club. The event will include a visit from Santa. For more information, call 565-2977.

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.

The Ellsworth Historical Society is holding its annual holiday Open House on Saturday, December 12th from 11 to 3 at the Old Jail and Museum on State St in Ellsworth. The house will be decked out for the holidays and plenty of hot cider and goodies are available for all who visit for a tour. […]

The SPCA of Hancock County in Trenton is hosting a "Share The Love" adoption event at the shelter this coming Saturday, December 12th from 11 to 3. There will be reduced adoption fees on all dogs and cats on Saturday only. Plus pet photos with Santa. Face painting. Micro-chipping. Refreshments. And a low cost rabies […]

Woodlawn Museum is hosting a workshop about Alcohol Ink Painting on Ornaments on Saturday, Dec 12, from 1 to 4. Learn how to use alcohol ink to dye a glass Christmas ornament with artist Amanda Coburn. The cost for the workshop is $50 for Woodlawn members/$60 for nonmembers and includes all materials. Space is limited. […]

The Bagaduce Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert, “Night of Wonder,” at the Blue Hill Congregational Church on Saturday, Dec 12, at 3pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $15 per person for general seating. Advance tickets are available at Fairwinds Florist in Blue Hill. Tickets will be sold at the door as well. […]

The Franklin Veterans Club is hosting a baked ham dinner on Saturday, Dec 12, from 5 to 7 pm. The suggested donation is $9. For more information, call 565-2977 or visit www.franklinveteransclub.com.

The Arbutus Grange in Surry is hosting a dance on Saturday, Dec 12, from 7 to 10 pm. The Frye Mountain Band will perform. For more information, call Pat Thompson at 667-7023.

The DownEast Dancers are sponsoring a benefit DJ dance for Surry resident Keith Heavrin on Saturday, Dec 12, at the Down East Family YMCA gym in Ellsworth. Heavrin is undergoing treatment for cancer at the Cancer Center in Brewer. The dance will run from 7-10 pm and the suggested donation is $10. There will also […]