Events for May 7, 2016

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 […]

The Ellsworth Public Library's middle school Bibliophile Read-a-Force group is holding their annual May a Read-A-Thon at the library on Friday, May 27th.  This year, instead of taking monetary pledges, the students have decided to read for non-perishable food donations, which will be split between Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and the Emmaus Center.  Your non-perishable food donations may […]

Central Hall’s Ladies Public Improvement Society is holding a yard sale on May 7 from 8 to 1 pm. Items for sale include clothes, tools, kitchenware, linens, books, toys, electronics, furniture and much more. The hall is located at 306 Falls Bridge Road in Blue Hill. Proceeds will benefit hall maintenance and community outreach.  For […]

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth is holding its VERY popular Babysitting Course on Saturday, May 7th from 9 to 3. Designed for students ages 11 through 16, is done in two parts at a total cost of fifty dollars. Part 1 on line is Babysitting Basics through the American Red Cross.  Part 2 is […]

The Elm Street Congregational Church in Bucksport is hosting a yard sale on Saturday, May 7, from 9 to 1 pm. For more information, call 469-3333.

The Ellsworth Public Library’s knitting group meets every Saturday. The next gathering is on May 7 from 10 to noon. Knitters, crocheters and spinners of all levels are welcome. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.

Young readers ages 5 and up are invited to sign up for a 30-minute session to read to a very attentive dog on May 7 from 10:30 to 12:30 pm at Blue Hill Public Library. This is a great way for children to practice their reading aloud skills in a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment. Each […]

All are welcome to join Mary Lynam’s art students and Michelle McCann’s music students for an afternoon of art and music on May 7 at 11 am at the Jesup Memorial Library. For more information, call the library at 288-4245.

Springo Bingo is happening on May 7 from 1 to 4 pm at Sedgwick Elementary School.  Winners get their choice of a “themed” gift basket.  A bake sale and T-shirts will be for sale. This is a fundraiser for Sedgwick Lego Robotics. Tickets are $2 per card, or $5 for three.  To help or donate baskets, […]

Make a Mother’s Day card at Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth on May 7 from 1 to 4 pm.   Participants will be using all sorts of ornate papers, crayons, watercolor and metallic paints to make their cards. Participants will explore the technique of layering a variety of colored papers and materials, some of which will be […]

The Prospect Harbor United Methodist Church is having a baked bean supper on Saturday, May 7, from 4-6 pm. The supper features regular and vegetarian baked beans, red and brown hot dogs, mac and cheese, rolls and biscuits, cole slaw and various desserts.   Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children 5-12 and free for […]

Joyce Shoppe from the Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Falls tells us that they're holding a public baked bean and casserole supper on Saturday, May 7th from 4:30 to 6pm at the church in Ellsworth Falls.  Price is eight dollars for adults, four dollars for children and free for kids 5 and under.

The Franklin Veterans Club is hosting an all-you-can-eat prime rib dinner on May 7 from 5 to 7 pm.  Admission is $25. Reservations are suggested. For more information, call 565-2977 or visit www.franklinveteransclub.co

You’re invited to Mano en Mano’s annual Mother’s Day celebration on May 7. There will be a potluck dinner, community performances, family photos, raffles and dancing. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck supper. Everyone is welcome. The event is free and will be in English and Spanish. The event is scheduled for […]

The Arbutus Grange in Surry is hosting a dance on Saturday, May 7, from 7 to 10 pm. The Frye Mountain Band will perform. There will be refreshments plus a 50/50 raffle and a door prize. For more information, call 949-9238.