Events for May 23, 2016

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 […]

All are welcome to attend “Everybody Eats,” a free community meal held Mondays at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Ellsworth. The next meal is on May 23 from 3 to 6 pm.  For more information, call the church at 667-5495.

The Blue Hill Heritage Trust is leading a hike on Dorr Mountain in Acadia National Park on Monday, May 23. The advanced level hike is 3.8 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 lunch, water, hat and […]

The Simmering Pot – A Community-created Supper provides a free delicious meal every Monday at the First Congregational Church in Blue Hill. The next meal is on May 23 from 2:30 to 6 pm.  Meals are available to eat in or take out. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Info: 374-2891.

The monthly “Dinner is Served” free community meal will be held at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish Hall in Deer Isle on May 23 from 4 to 6 pm. Are are welcome at no charge, but donations are gladly accepted. The meal will be a traditional bean supper, featuring Maple Baked Beans with Ham, peach […]

Nevada Barr, author of “Boar Island,” will be speaking at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on May 23 at 6:30 pm. For more information, call 288-4245.