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December 2021
Passes to Acadia National Park
Beginning Dec 1st, year-end discounted Acadia National Park passes are on sale once again at the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce office. These are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with 1,000 passes available. Cash or check only at the Chamber Office, 151 High Street, Monday through Friday from 9 to 4:30.
Find out more »Joys of Thrift Online
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.
Find out more »Book Sale Room at NE Harbor Library
The Northeast Harbor Library has a special book sale room located in their basement. All kinds of books, audios, and DVDs and a “collector’s shelf” for all ages. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m.
Find out more »Festival of Lights in Ellsworth
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center presents the Second Annual Festival of Lights, every Friday and Saturday evening in December, with the exception of Christmas weekend. The woods and gardens come to life at their Commerce Park location in Ellsworth Falls. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and reservations should be made by calling the Center at 664-0339.
Find out more »Christmas Exhibit in Cherryfield
"Christmas Stories" is the theme for Cherryfield's 8th Christmas Exhibit to be held on the first floor of the Cherryfield Academy Community Center located at 53 Main Street in Cherryfield. The Exhibit is open December 3rd, 4-8 p.m. and December 4th & 5th 2-8 p.m. Come enjoy the "Christmas Stories" displays, as well as other displays, such as Nativity scenes, villages, a train or two and more! Leisurely stroll under the many lights, around the trees and displays as you…
Find out more »Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers at The Grand
The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers perform “The Grinch” in two shows: Friday, December 3rd at 6pm, and Saturday, December 4th at 1pm, immediately following the Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade. For ticket prices and more info, go to GrandOnline.org.
Find out more »“Festival of Trees” in Searsport
The Senior Class of Searsport District High School is holding a fundraising "Festival of Trees" Sat. Dec 4th 8am-7pm and Sun. Dec 5th 9am-4pm in the high school cafetorium. There will be food, whole pies and cheesecakes for sale, trees and a kids craft table. All proceeds benefit the Class of '22's cap and gown fund and Senior Class Trip.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Fair in Aurora
The Amherst-Aurora Church will hold its annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Airline Community School on the Great Pond Road in Aurora. Admission is free, and sellers can rent tables for 10-dollars. For more information, call Ken or Nona Silsby at 584-5642.
Find out more »Craft and Bake Sale in Steuben
Ella Lewis School in Steuben are holding a Craft Fair, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle on December 4th from 9-1. There is still space for vendors and they should call Deb Bisson the school secretary at 546-2430 if they'd like to reserve a space.
Find out more »Ellsworth Christmas Parade
The 41st Annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade happens on Saturday, December 4th. Longtime parade organizer Thelma Beal will be grand marshal this year. Line-up begins at 10am on Upper Main Street; the parade steps off at 11.
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