Past Events
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March 2021
Online Compost Program
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an online program about compost issues in agriculture and waste management from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday March 30. The fee is $10; registration is required. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu.
Find out more »April 2021
Couch Potato Run in Ellsworth
The DE Family YMCA’s lighthearted 6th Annual April 1st Couch Potato Fun Run is BACK! This year's *run* is a grueling .00006k! Entry fee is just 10.00 per runner, with race proceeds to benefit the Y’s Senior fitness programming. You can choose the time to do YOUR Y Couch Potato Run any time on April 1st between 9 and 3. Be sure you preregister to get your *FAB* yellow Couch Potato T-shirt!
Find out more »YWCA MDI Spring Fling
The YWCA MDI will be offering a different version of their Annual Spring Fling on Sat Apr 3 from 10 to noon. The Easter Bunny will be handing out Easter baskets to children. All COVID precautions will be taken. If you have any questions, you can contact Abby at 288-5008 or [email protected].
Find out more »Takeout Easter Dinner in Searsport
The Kindness Program of Searsport is holding a by-donation-only Easter Dinner on Saturday, April 3rd with meal pick up from 3:30 to 5 at the Searsport Congregational Church. Dinner includes baked ham with scallop potatoes, veggies, hot cross bun and mandarin orange cupcake. PLUS a little treat from the Easter Bunny!!! Their last dinner on St Patrick's Day sold out, so reserve yours by calling Sandra at 548-6530.
Find out more »Takeout Bean Supper in Orrington
The East Orrington Congregational Church will be having a takeout bean supper on Saturday, April 3, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The price is $8. Visit eoccme.com or call 825-3404 for more information.
Find out more »Hancock County Food Drive
The 10th annual Hancock County Food Drive continues through April 30th. With one in five children in Hancock County experiencing food insecurity, your donation is more crucial than ever. This year’s food drive goal is 40 thousand dollars, and ALL money donated stays local. If you’d like to make a contribution, all the easy to follow instructions are available on our website at: star 977 – dot – com.
Find out more »Ellsworth Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the ’21-’22 school year is now underway in Ellsworth. Kids must be five years old by October 15th, and you’ll need a few documents. To get all the details and to make an appointment, call Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School at 667-6241.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga Class Online
The Beth C. Wright Center presents a weekly Gentle Yoga class every Wednesday through spring, from 4 to 5 pm. It’s designed for all ages and levels of ability, so if you’d like to sign up and get the Zoom link, call 664-0339.
Find out more »Cooking Matters Online Food Class
On Fri April 9 from 11 to noon, Healthy Acadia is hosting a free online class taught by a trained nutrition educator to help you learn tips to stretch your food budget while choosing healthier options at the grocery store. All participants will receive a $10 Hannaford gift card. Email Jada ([email protected]) to sign up.
Find out more »Friday Meal at Franklin Veterans Club
The Franklin Veterans Club’s $8 Friday meal this week features Kenda’s pulled pork, hash brown casserole, cole slaw, and dessert. Dinner starts at 5pm, and Karaoke night follows at 7 o’clock!
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