Events for August 7, 2019

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth is holding a raffle with a grand prize of Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World.  The winner will be drawn Sun Sept 8.  Raffle tickets are $20 each and only 1,000 will be sold.  Tickets may be purchased at Book Stacks in Bucksport or call 274-0177.

RecoveryCorps Coaches are needed for the 2019-2020 service year.  The service term begins on Sun Sept 15 and Wed Oct 16 in Aroostook, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo and Washington counties.  Recovery coaches act as personal guides and mentors for others seeking recovery from substance use. Maine RecoveryCorps is an AmeriCorps program coordinated through […]

A program titled Exploring Nature’s Palette will be held rain or shine on Wed Aug 7 at 11 am at Birdsacre, 289 High St. in Ellsworth to contemplate the birds, colors, sights and sounds surrounding the sanctuary. Children and adults are encouraged to bring journals. Materials will be provided to explore different methods of recording […]

On Wed Aug 7 from noon to 1 pm, join others who are looking for ways to save money, stretch the budget and share frugal ideas at the Joys of Thrift at the Ellsworth Public Library. This is a brown bag meeting, so feel free to bring your lunch. The group will meet in the […]

The Franklin Library is now offering Summer Story/Activity Time on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm through August 21st for ages 3-8 (must be accompanied by and adult). Please join in for story, activity, and light snack. Different story every week.

Kids are invited to an animal tea party at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wed Aug 7 from 2-3 pm. Bring your pet or stuffed animal to share and to make friends. Snacks and tea will be provided by the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver at […]

Woodlawn invites you to experience the elegance and tradition of an afternoon high tea this summer. Summer dates are Wed August 7, 21 & 28. Teas start at 3 pm and are held rain or shine. On rainy days, tea is served in Woodlawn’s Sleigh Barn. September dates are also scheduled.  The cost is $22 […]

The Neighborhood House’s annual bike parade and ice cream social is scheduled for Wed Aug 7 from 5:30-7:30 pm in Northeast Harbor. For more information, visit www.mtdesertchamber.org.

On Wed Aug 7 at 5:30 pm Susan Butler returns to the Northeast Harbor Library to talk about her book “East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart” and about the speculations of her death.  This talk is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call the library at 276-3333.  

Local cookbook author Brooke Dojny will give a presentation about Maine culinary traditions, including local clam shacks, restaurants, public suppers, farm stands and where to buy fresh seafood, on Wed Aug 7 at 7 pm at the Blue Hill Public Library. Small samples of a Maine specialty will be shared!  Books will be available for […]