Past Events

The Ellsworth Public Library presents The Beatles, 50 Years Later with Barry Wiesenfeld. The Wednesday, January 12th online workshop looks at what drove one of the most transformative music groups in history. Register for the 6 p.m. program through the Ellsworth Public Library’s website.

Washington Academy Youth Wrestling has its first practice on Thursday, January 13th, from 4 to 5pm in the W.A. cafeteria. Ages 6 through 14 are welcome; registration fee is 25 dollars. Masks are optional for practice, but will be required at all tournaments. For more info, see the WA Youth Wrestling Facebook page.

Art Waves in Bar Harbor is sponsoring an online cooking class called “Easy Chinese Favorites” for three Sundays, starting this weekend. Each session is hosted by cookbook author Chris Toy, and runs from 4 to 5 pm. Registration is 60-dollars, which includes a cookbook. To sign up or get more info, go to ArtWavesMDI.org.

The Gatherings in Surry invites you to their game night, any Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30. Both old and new board games are played, and you can bring your favorite game if you’d like. Cost is two-dollars per person, and you can get more info at SurryGatherings.org.

All are welcome at “The Joys of Thrift” to share ideas on how to cut costs, increase savings, repurpose, live simply and make living below your means a joyful way of life. The group meets on Zoom the first and third Wednesdays of each month at noon. Call the library at 667-6363 for more information.

The Northeast Harbor Library will host a talk on “What Homeowners Can Do to Protect Their Property from Wildfires” on Wednesday, January 19th, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Speaker Fred Mason is owner of Mountain Wren Tree and Garden Specialists. Contact the library for more information or to sign up.

The Brooksville Community Center is hosting a dance party with local band 3 Mile Line, Saturday, January 21st. Admission is ten-dollars, and it’s BYOB, so you must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 326-4173.