Events for May 19, 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 […]

The Blue Hill Heritage Trust is leading a hike on three Sargent Mountain peaks (Gilmore, Parkman, Bald) in Acadia National Park on Thursday, May 19. The intermediate hike is 3.3 miles. The trip will depart from the trust office at 8:30 am and return by 2:30 pm.  Hikers need to wear sturdy shoes, bring a […]

Ever wonder what some of the huge hundred-year-old vehicles in the Seal Cove Auto Museum’s collection weigh? On May 19 from 10 to 3 pm find out at this vehicle weighing demonstration, during which the Maine State Police will explain the requirements for commercial vehicle weight limits and weight verifications. They will then demonstrate their […]

All are welcome to attend the Schoodic Institute’s Brown Bag Lunch Series on May 19 from noon to 1 pm.  Enjoy a presentation by Peter Cowin, also known as “The Bee Whisperer.”  No registration is required and be sure to bring your lunch For more information, call 288-1310.  

Find out what your treasures are worth Thursday, May 19, from noon to 5 pm at the YWCA Mount Desert Island, 36 Mt. Desert St. in Bar Harbor. The suggested donation is $25 for up to three items and $10 per additional item. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the YWCA Mount Desert Island. […]

Jo Cooper, Ex. Director of Friends In Action, tells us that they’re holding a FREE seminar on Thursday, May 19th,  1:30pm at the Action Senior Center located at the Moore Community Center on State Street in Ellsworth.  The seminar is entitled “Protecting Seniors From Scams” with guest speaker, Rebecca Sargent of Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent. […]

On the third Thursday of every month, new and experienced writers are invited to gather and share ideas. The next meeting is on May 19 at 6 pm at the Ellsworth Public Library.  The group offers friendly critique, encouragement, resources and writing prompts. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.