Events for December 17, 2016

The Emmaus Homeless Shelter is gearing up for the upcoming holidays. The Emmaus shelter gives out Holiday food boxes for both Thanksgiving & Christmas. Turkeys & all the fixings Sign up at the shelter Monday through Friday from 10-2. Monetary donations are also in need. A $20 donation will cover one box. For Christmas the […]

Tour Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth and see splendid decorations while hearing a special audio tour presentation on the history of Christmas at Woodlawn and in New England. Tours are available 10 to 4 pm daily Dec 1 through 23rd. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Tickets can be purchased when you […]

Christmas at Woodlawn is pleased to include a working train display by the Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club in the Sleigh Barn on Saturday, Dec 17 and Sunday, Dec 18 from 10 to 4 pm. Railroad club volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions as the train traverses the tracks making its […]

The Anah Shrine Facts and Figures Unit is sponsoring the Down East Festival of Trees at the Franklin Veterans Club. The event is scheduled for 10 to 8 pm on Saturday, Dec 17, and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday, Dec 18.  Drinks and food will be for sale. The fund-raiser festival will feature various […]

The Grand in Ellsworth is hosting “A Charlie Brown Christmas” live on the Stanley Subaru stage on Friday, Dec 16, at 7 pm, Saturday, Dec 17, at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec 18, at 2pm.  Tickets are $12 for adults and seniors and $8 for youth (12 and under). For more information, call 667-9500 or […]

Margot Haertel will be leading a Window Star workshop from 10 to noon on Saturday, Dec 17, at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. These paper window stars will brighten your home at any time of year and are especially fun to make during the holiday season. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration is […]

On Saturday, Dec 17, from 10 to noon, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth at 121 Bucksport Road will host its annual Cookie Walk. All are invited to come and peruse tables of homemade cookies (including some gluten-free cookies) and to purchase small or large boxes to fill for a fee. In addition to holiday […]

Dorcas Library in Prospect Harbor is having a Poets Gathering on Saturday, Dec 17, at 10:30 am.  Everyone has a story, everyone has a voice. A person may not be able to read or write, but if they can speak or sign, they can be a poet!  For more information, call 963-4027.  

A Rabiec Clinic will be taking place at Tractor Supply, 461 High St, Ellsworth on Saturday, Dec 17, from 1 to 3 pm.  Pregnant and or unhealthy animals cannot be vaccinated.  Kitties must be in carriers and dogs on leashes.  Please bring proof of previous type of Rabies vaccination.   The cost is $5.00.  Other vaccines […]

The public is invited to the annual Blue Hill Library Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec 17, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Partygoers are asked to consider bringing a wrapped gift for a child, labeled with age and gender appropriateness. Gifts can be dropped off at the library anytime through the day of the party. The […]

On Saturday, Dec 17, at 7:30 pm, Blue Hill Bach will perform the favorite Christmas selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” at the Blue Hill Congregational Church.  Tickets are $25 general admission and $10 for students. Admission is free for those under 18. For tickets and more information, visit www.bluehillbach.org or call 613-5454.