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“Bowling for Scholars” in Ellsworth
The Ellsworth Alumni Association is holding its 4th annual “Bowling for Scholars” on Saturday, April 2nd at Eastward Bowling Lanes in Ellsworth. Teams wishing to participate should contact Thelma Beal at 667-4664 to register for a specific time to bowl.
Find out more »Acadia Winter Festival on MDI & Schoodic Point
Acadia Winter Festival is happening from February 26 through March 6. All are welcome to be a part of the first Acadia National Park Centennial celebration. Over 45 activities will be offered on both MDI and Schoodic Point . Outdoor activities include snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, outdoor dutch oven cooking, art and photography. Indoors you’ll […]
Find out more »Hancock County Food Drive *** UPDATED
The annual Hancock County Food Drive will be taking place during the month of March. All of the food will be divided between food pantries and community meal sites all over Hancock County. Food collection sites are being set up in as many towns as possible to make donating easy. If you or your […]
Find out more »Night Sky Festival Poster Contest
Submit your striking photography or artwork that captures the night sky of Acadia and/or Downeast Maine to the Acadia Night Sky Festival Poster Contest. The winning image will effectively become the face of the 2016 festival. The winning image will be featured on the 2016 festival poster, brochure, website and all related marketing materials. The […]
Find out more »12:30 pm
Alternative School Program Talk in Castine
A presentation on “The Reach,” an alternative school program, will be given by Richard Crampton, headmaster, at the Castine Town Hall on Tuesday, March 1, at 12:30 pm, under the auspices of the Castine Woman’s Club. Crampton will be accompanied by some of his students. All are welcome to come learn about this program. For […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Pyrography Workshop in Winter Harbor
The Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor is hosting craftsman Matt Litty as he presents a hands-on class in pyrography on March 1 from 1 to 4 pm. This beginners class will introduce participants to decorating wood with controlled heat, resulting in decorative finished pieces. This class is offered as part of the Acadia Winter Festival. […]
Find out more »2:00 pm
The Tuesday Readers at Ellsworth Public Library
“The Tuesday Readers” is an afternoon book discussion group at the Ellsworth Public Library that meets the first Tuesday at 2 pm of every month. At the group’s next meeting on March 1, “Transatlantic” by Colum McCann will be discussed. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.
Find out more »5:30 pm
Scottish Highlands Program at Southwest Harbor Library
Suzanne and Pete Madeira will share pictures and anecdotes from their 155-km (97-mile) walk through the Scottish Highlands at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on March 1 at 5:30 pm. Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland’s first long-distance route and remains the most popular, with thousands of walkers tackling it each year. […]
Find out more »7:00 pm
“The Art of Maine in Winter” Program in Winter Harbor
Somesville writer Carl Little will present a slide talk, “The Art of Maine in Winter,” on Tuesday, March 1, at 7 pm at the Schoodic Institute. This talk will highlight the work of artists who have been inspired by winter, including Winslow Homer and Rockwell. This program is free and open to the public. For […]
Find out more »7:30 pm
“Room” Film at the Grand in Ellsworth
The Grand in Ellsworth presents “Room” as the next film in its Winter CineGrand series. This film airs on Tuesday, Mar 1, at 7:30 pm and on Wednesday, Mar 2, at 1 pm. Ticket prices for CineGrand films are for general admission seating and are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and $5 […]
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