Past Events
To submit an event for Community Events, email your information to Star 97.7 at: [email protected].
April 2021
Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program will hold food box distribution events in Hancock County on Tuesday, April 20, at the Acadia Gateway Center on Route 3 in Trenton and at the Bucksport United Methodist Church (3 River Road). Community members may pick up free food boxes on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10 am in Trenton and 2 pm in Bucksport, until all boxes have been distributed. No paperwork or registration is required. For more information, visit…
Find out more »Autism Walk-a-Thon in Ellsworth
Downeast Horizons’ annual Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon takes place in Ellsworth on Tuesday, April 20th. The walk begins at 10 am at Knowlton Park, rain or shine. For information and pledge forms, visit dehi.org.
Find out more »Online Composting Program
The Blue Hill Public Library will host an online program about composting on Tuesday, April 20, at 2 pm. Mark Hutchinson, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, will share the basic how-tos of the compost process and the do’s and don’ts of using compost in home gardens. This program is sponsored by the library and is free of charge and open to anyone. To register to receive the link to join by Zoom, sign up on the online calendar…
Find out more »Online Author Talk about Women of the Sea
Ali Farrell will be speaking on her book “Pretty Rugged: True Stories from Women of the Sea” in an online talk on Thursday, April 22, at 7 pm. The event is being sponsored by the Jesup Memorial Library. For more information, call the library at 288-4245 or visit jesuplibrary.org.
Find out more »Acadia Senior College Online Talk
Acadia Senior College will present a virtual talk by painter and social activist Robert Shetterly on Friday, April 23, at noon. Shetterly will talk about his “Americans Who Tell the Truth” project, a series of portraits and narratives that highlight citizens who courageously address issues of social, environmental and economic fairness. To register, email [email protected] or call 288-9500.
Find out more »Woodlawn Museum Spring Clean Up Day
FREE LEAVES!! Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth is holding its annual Spring Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 24th, from 8 until Noon. Volunteers are invited to help with lawn raking, garden clean-up, & trail work, and are asked to bring their own rake, gloves, and masks. Local high school students are encouraged to participate to earn community service hours!
Find out more »Card Brook Cleanup in Ellsworth
The Card Brook Cleanup takes place on Sat April 24 from 9:30 to noon. Rain date is Sat May 1. Meet at the Ellsworth Hannaford to sign in, enter the raffle and receive further instructions. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear that can get wet/muddy. For more information or to pre-register, contact Kerri Taylor at 669-6615 or ktaylor@ellsworthmaine dot gov.
Find out more »Tree Surveys in Ellsworth
Ellsworth Garden Club member and arborist, Tabatha White is offering free training sessions for those interested in participating in outdoor street tree surveys in Ellsworth this summer. Training begins on Saturday, April 24th at 10am. You'll be helping to inventory existing trees, plus identifying likely locations for planting additional trees. To register, or get more information, phone Garden Club member, Mary Blackstone at 667-8878.
Find out more »Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Celebration in Surry
On Sat April 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 am, celebrate Earth Day and two new electric vehicle charging stations at The Gatherings in Surry, thanks to A Climate To Thrive. Also an electric bike rack and charger, thanks to Zocalo. Bring your own EV or learn more about electric vehicles.
Find out more »City of Ellsworth Roadside Cleanup
The Ellsworth Green Action Team will kick off the fourth annual citywide roadside clean-up from Sun April 25 through Sun May 2 at your own convenience. Sign-up for road segments and free trash bags at City Hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, April 19. Trash bags can be left on the road shoulder in safe, but visible locations. Please report the location and number of trash bags to Marcia Monk at 669-6619 for disposal by Ellsworth Public Works. Participants…
Find out more »