Events for April 23, 2016

Donations given to the Jesup Memorial Library by April 30th by new donors and those who have not given for a few years, will be doubled, thanks to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust who will match up to $2,500. Donations can be made through the Jesup’s website at www.jesuplibrary.org, in person at the library, or […]

The Beech Hill School’s (in Otis) “Destination Imagination” team has qualified to participate in the once in a lifetime Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee taking place May 25th through the 28th!  But in order to do so, they need to raise 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS to pay for registration fees & all travel expenses.  If you […]

First responders save lives!  Each year, Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth presents its “Outstanding Emergency Call of the Year” award, which will take place this year on May 14th. If you’ve had an outstanding experience with an emergency responder, you’re invited to submit a nomination to Jack Frost at the hospital by calling 664-5548. […]

There will be a pancake breakfast from 7-10 am on Saturday, April 23, at the Penobscot United Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Road. Pancakes, toppings, home fries, bacon, eggs muffins and fruit will be served.  Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 326-4885.  

Registrations are pouring in for the 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman 5k Run & Walk taking place Saturday (April 23rd.) By registering - you get a T shirt! New this year will be a preregistration price of $15, $20 race day, & an immediate family price for 4 or more of $10 each. There will be […]

The Bar Harbor Barter & Swap Sale takes place on April 23 from 8 to 1 pm at Atlantic Oceanside Conference Center.  This community sale features more than 30 tables of art, handcrafted items, tools, antiques, household items, kids stuff, raffles, delicious baked goods and more. The Darling’s Ice Cream truck will be in place […]

On Saturday, April 23, the Surry Community Improvement Association (SCIA) will sponsor an Earth Day Surry Road Clean-Up. The event is designed to collect and dispose of all of the roadside trash that has accumulated over the winter. People are asked to meet at the Surry Elementary School at 9 a.m. so that clean-up areas […]

The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library are holding a spring book sale on April 23 from 9 to 1 pm at the library’s Riverview Room. This sale will feature both youth books and adult, nonfiction, fiction and some media. Most items will be $1 or less. Money raised is used to purchase programming for […]

There will be a book sale and indoor yard sale at the Henry D. Moore Library and Community Center in Steuben on Saturday, April 23, from 9 to 1 pm. The sale will include fiction, Christian fiction, children’s books, puzzles, DVDs, VHS tapes, craft supplies, games and other yard sale items.  Call 546-7301 or email […]

The Ellsworth Public Library’s knitting group meets every Saturday. The next gathering is on April 23 from 10 to noon.  Knitters, crocheters and spinners of all levels are welcome. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.

The Dorcas Library in Prospect Harbor is hosting a children’s program on Saturday, April 23. at 10:30 am. Children are invited to celebrate silliness through stories, walks, songs and more. A snack will be provided. The program is recommended for ages 2 and up.  For more information, call the library at 963-4027.  

Celebrate Earth Day at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor on April 23 from 11 to 4 pm. Family-friendly activities will include arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, food vendors, live music and booths hosted by local environmental organizations and businesses with information about how to make every day an Earth Day.  For more information, […]

Back by Popular Demand! UCC of Ellsworth Falls on North Street (just up from Sunrise Glass) is having another Playin’ for Pie day! This time, this fun event will be benefitting the Emmaus Homeless Shelter. Free games for all ages! Soups and Sandwiches available for donations. Saturday 4/23 12:30-2:30. Cabin fever? Come play, eat, have […]

The First Congregational Church of Ellsworth is holding a public supper on Saturday, April 23th from 5 to 6:30 pm. The menu is roast pork and gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, rolls, home made pies and desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade. All this for only $9.00 per person or $25.00 a family and […]

Pierogies and kielbasa are among the items on the menu of the Franklin Veterans Club’s Polish Potluck Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Admission is a suggested donation of $7 per person.  For more information, call 565-2977 or visit www.franklinveteransclub.com.