Past Events
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July 2020
Sea-Level Rise and Flooding Online Talk
The Southwest Harbor Public Library is sponsoring an online talk titled “Climate Change and Your Neighborhood: Sea-Level Rise and Flooding” on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 pm. To register for this virtual talk and receive a link to the Zoom presentation, email [email protected].
Find out more »Racism Online Talk
The Jesup Memorial Library is sponsoring an online talk titled “Racism: The Scourge Continues” on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm. The speakers are Fred Benson, Seth Singleton and Nat Fenton. To register and for more information, call the library at 288-4245.
Find out more »Conserving Maine’s Coast Online Talk
On Wednesday, July 15 , at 5:30 pm, the Northeast Harbor Library will present Tim Glidden, president of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, giving a virtual lecture via Zoom called “Conserving Maine’s Coast: Past, Present, Future.” Contact Maine Coast Heritage Trust at 607-4368 or the Northeast Harbor Library at 276-3333 for more information.
Find out more »Friends from the Field Online Talk
Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust are co-hosting a weekly webinar series titled “Friends from the Field” every Thursday from 4 to 5 pm. The session on July 16 is “Integrating Science into Art.” For more information, visit www.bluehillheritagetrust.org or email [email protected].
Find out more »Birdhouse Building at Blue Hill Public Library
Kids and their families are invited to come build a birdhouse at the Blue Hill Library on Fri July 17 at 10 am. Join interns from Holbrook Island Sanctuary outside in the library parking lot, where they will instruct kids how to assemble birdhouses designed for black-capped chickadees. Each family will get their own table to work at. The workshop is free with limited space and materials, so participants are asked to note safety precautions and register for this event…
Find out more »Electronic Waste Collection in Ellsworth
The Noontime Rotary Club of Ellsworth is hosting its Annual Electronic Waste Collection Event at the Ellsworth Home Depot on Myrick Street from 7 to noon on Saturday, July 18th. Residents are asked to remain in the vehicle during the drop-off process. E-waste being collected includes tvs, computers, photocopiers, microwaves, cell phones and fax machines. Donations appreciated for individual drop off.
Find out more »Pie Sale in Hancock
The Union Congregational Church of Hancock pie sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, from 9 to noon at 1368 U.S. Highway 1, Hancock. A wide variety of pies will be available for $20 each ($25 for pecan). Pre-orders are encouraged. Call Sue Croteau at (603) 340-1874 to reserve your pie. Social distancing and face coverings, please. All pies will be in covered travel containers.
Find out more »Book Sale at Blue Hill Public Library
The Friends of the Library are holding an outdoor book sale in the Blue Hill Public Library’s parking lot from 10 to 2 pm on Sat July 18. Most books are only a dollar or two and each child may select a free book. For more information, contact the library at 374-5515.
Find out more »Fish Dinner in Bucksport
A Knights of Columbus fish dinner is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, from 5 to 6 pm at St. Vincent de Paul Church, located at the corner of Central and Franklin streets in Bucksport. The meal includes a boxed fried haddock dinner, homemade cole slaw, mashed potatoes, tartar sauce, rolls and desserts for $10. Meals are boxed and ready to pick up,
Find out more »Online Presentation of Letters Written
There will be an online reading of excerpts from the letters written between Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman hosted by the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, July 21, at 5:30 pm. To register for this virtual talk and receive a link to the Zoom presentation, email [email protected].
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