Past Events
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April 2021
Beekeeper Online Talk
On Wednesday, April 28, at 5 pm, the Northeast Harbor Library will present Joelle Ruddy, who will give a talk via Zoom, “Learning to be a Beekeeper in Maine.” For more information or to register, call 276-3333 or email [email protected].
Find out more »May 2021
Cookbooks for Sale in Jonesport
The Peabody Library in Jonesport has sent their “Taste of Downeast” cookbook to the printers, and copies will be available for pickup starting Saturday (5/1). Each cookbook is $10, and features recipes from local home cooks. You can still order yours by the library at 497-3003.
Find out more »Surry Clean-up Day
Saturday (5/1) is Surry Clean-up Day, sponsored by the Surry Community Improvement Association. Meet for supplies at the elementary school at 8 am, and join your neighbors in sprucing up the town till noon. Volunteers get free Pugnuts gift cards. For information, call 460-1959.
Find out more »May Day Activities in Machias
Porter Memorial Library in Machias has a few May Day activities going on Saturday (5/1): Their “Last Page Honesty Bookstore” will reopen for the season at 10... Suzanne Carlisle is offering a May Basket Workshop from 11 to 1... and there’s a silent auction going on, too. Saturday hours at the Porter Library are 10 to 1.
Find out more »Early Mother’s Day Take Out Meal in Searsport
The Kindness Programs of Searsport is holding an early Mother’s Day Take Out meal on Saturday, May 1st. Menu includes your choice of chicken or shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, Caprese salad, bread sticks and blueberry bread pudding. Pick up is Saturday May 1st from 3:30 to 5 at the First Congregational Church of Searsport. Reservations only by Thursday, April 29th by calling Sandy Otis Anderson at 548-6530. There is no cost for this meal, however, donations are cheerfully accepted.
Find out more »DE Chamber Ensemble Concert
The Downeast Chamber Ensemble plays in Winter Harbor at Hammond Hall, Friday, May 7th at 7 p.m. Concert-goers can attend in person or watch the performance on a live stream. Admission is $10 per person, and for more information, go to WinterHarborMusicFestival.com.
Find out more »Pie Sale in Hancock
A Mother’s Day Pie Sale is happening on Sat May 8 from 9 to 11 am at Union Congregational Church of Hancock, 1368 Route 1 in Hancock. Pies are $20 and pecan is $25. Preorders are available by calling Sue Croteau at 603-340-1874. Pick up in the Church’s handicapped parking lot. Social distance and face coverings please.
Find out more »Take Out Turkey Dinner in Searsport
The Searsport United Methodist Church is holding its monthly Take Out Turkey Dinner Saturday, May 8th from 4 to 6 at the church on Main Street. Cost is $10 per meal which is a full Take Out *Thanksgiving Style* turkey dinner, complete with homemade pies! All meals are "to go," but no reservations are necessary.
Find out more »Virtual Midday Concert
Ellsworth Community Music Institute is having a free virtual midday concert at 1 pm on Monday, May 10. The recital, “Made in Maine: Reflections in Song,” will be performed by the Resinosa Ensemble. For more information, call 664-9258 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Children’s Program in Ellsworth
Kids in grades K-3 are invited to join Healthy Acadia and the Ellsworth Public Library for their Mindfulness and Movement Program! The class explores activities such as listening and breathing, along with some playful yoga poses. Next session is Tuesday, May 11th from 10:30 to 11:00 am. To sign up your child, visit HealthyAcadia.org.
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