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Emmaus Center Collecting School Supplies
Emmaus in Ellsworth is collecting school supplies to help those who suffer the most in our community. Looking for backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, everything needed to start the year off right. Donations can be dropped off at Emmaus anytime during the week. Monday through Friday hours are preferred due to available staff but anytime […]
Find out more »Book Sale at Ellsworth Public Library
A 3 day Book sale is set for Thursday, Aug 11 through Saturday, Aug 13th at the Ellsworth Public Library in the Riverview room. Thursday is from 4 to 7 pm, Friday is from 9 to 4 pm and Saturday is 9 to 1 pm. Some books of higher value will be offered at a […]
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Hancock County Quilters Show in Ellsworth
On Friday and Saturday, August 12th and 13th, the Hancock County Quilters host their biennial quilt show from 10 to 8 pm on Friday and 9 to 4 pm on Saturday. Over 160 quilts will be displayed at the Ellsworth High School. Included are Quilts of Valor made to honor our service members and veterans, the […]
Find out more »10:30 am
Live Owl Program for Children in Prospect Harbor
The Dorcas Library in Prospect Harbor is hosting a children’s program titled “Chewonki: Owls of Maine – Habitats and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls” on Friday, Aug 12, at 10:30 am. Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Space is limited […]
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Tim Sample Show & Auction in Milbridge
Maine’s humorist Tim Sample is coming to the Milbridge Elementary School on Friday, Aug 12 for a show and auction of artwork to benefit the Milbridge Theatre. Sample will serve as auctioneer and provide a show throughout the evening. Auction items include locally inspired artwork including miniature wooden paddles painted by established Maine artists and […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Waterfront Concert in Ellsworth
The Summer 2016 Waterfront Concert Series at the Union River Harbor Park continues on Friday, Aug 12, at 6 pm with a performance by the Ian Black Band. Admission to all concerts in the series is free. The series is sponsored by The Grand and the city of Ellsworth. For more information, call The Grand […]
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Pleasant River Historical Society Meeting
The Pleasant River Historical Society is sponsoring a talk by Steve Haynes of the Maine Granite Industry Museum of Mount Desert on Friday, Aug 12, at 7 pm at the Addison Town Hall. Haynes will speak on “Addison’s Granite Industry.” The program will be preceded at 6:30 pm with a brief business meeting. Haynes will […]
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Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Performance in Winter Harbor
Everybody loves the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers and their family-friendly puppet show “Everybody loves Pirates” will be shown on Friday August 12th at 7 pm at Hammond Hall in Winter Harbor. Suggested donation is 5 dollars with kids admitted free! For more information, call 963-2569 or visit www.schoodicartsforall.org.
Find out more »“Honk!” Musical in Blue Hill
The New Surry Theatre is presenting the musical “Honk!” Shows are Friday, Aug 12 & Sat, Aug 13 at 7 pm and on Sunday, Aug 14 at 3 pm at the Blue Hill Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, call 200-4720 or visit www.newsurrytheatre.org. […]
Find out more »Verse Unleashed! Poetry Slam in Bar Harbor
Calling all poets and lovers of poetry! Come to the Jesup Memorial Library at 34 Mount Desert St. in Bar Harbor on Friday, Aug 12, at 7 pm for an open mic night where poets are invited to share their work in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Come to read or to enjoy the poetry […]
Find out more »French Film Series at The Grand in Ellsworth
The Grand’s Summer French Film Series continues with a screening of “Marguerite” on Friday, Aug 12, at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and $5 for Grand members. For more information, call 667-9500 or visit www.grandonline.org.
Find out more »Hancock Historical Society Meeting
The Hancock Historical Society is hosting a program on Cuba on Friday, Aug 12, at 7 pm at the Community Center on Route 1 in Hancock. Eunice Phillips and Jean Cusick will be giving a talk and slide presentation of a trip they took to Cuba this past spring. Jean also will speak briefly of […]
Find out more »9:00 pm
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing in Orland
This year’s Perseid meteor shower promises to have double the meteors – 150 an hour. It peaks on Saturday, Aug 13 but there will be plenty to see on Friday, Aug 12, for a viewing. Meet at the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands South Gate on Friday at 9 pm to walk in about a mile […]
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