Past Events
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May 2020
Outdoor Safety Talk Online
The Ellsworth Public Library and Frenchman Bay Conservancy are collaborating to present an online program titled “Enjoy the Outdoors Safely this Summer” on Tuesday, May 19, at 2 pm. Pre-registration is required for this event. Email Abby ([email protected]) to pre-register. For more information about the program, message the Ellsworth Public Library on Facebook, email [email protected] or call the library (667-6363).
Find out more »Walk For Life Postponed
The 20th Annual Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center Walk For Life in Ellsworth and Addison has been postponed. The planning committee has not yet determined a make up date, but is looking at dates in September and October of this year. You can still support this important fundraising walk by registering or donating today. To learn more, phone the Center at 664-0339.
Find out more »Nutrition Education Session Online
Join SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Nicole Gurreri, in collaboration with Ellsworth Public Library, for a one-hour virtual nutrition education session on Thursday, May 21, at 11 am. Participants will learn tips to choose healthy foods at the grocery store while sticking to their food budget. All participants will receive a $10 Hannaford gift card and a booklet of tips and tricks to shop, cook, and eat healthy on a budget. These items will be mailed to participants after the event. This…
Find out more »Free Online Art Class
The RSU 24 Adult Education Program is offering a free, two-week online art class for members of the public of all ages. Participants will be taking nature-based photos and annotating them with amusing anecdotes and insightful information outside of class and then be sharing their photos/writings online during class. Classes will take place via the Zoom video conferencing platform on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5pm, beginning on May 21st and ending on June 4th. Note: participants will need access to…
Find out more »Author Talk Online
Join author Cathie Pelletier for a virtual author chat on Zoom with the Jesup Memorial Library on Thurs May 21 at 7 pm. Pelletier will talk about her writing and the difference between fiction and nonfiction. Contact Kayla at kchagnon@jesuplibrary dot org or call 288-4245 to register and get the link for this event.
Find out more »Pick Up Bake Sale in Bucksport – Order by May 26
The Women’s Society for Christian Service of the Bucksport United Methodist church is holding a “Pick Up” Bake Sale at the church at 3 River Road on Sat May 30 from 9 a.m.–noon. Please email the church at [email protected] or call 469-3622 to place your order. The following items will be available for purchase: Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry, Custard or Apple Pies for $12 each; half-dozen Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for $3; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip or Banana Bread $5;…
Find out more »T-Shirt Fundraiser by Ellsworth Fire Dept
A fundraiser has been created called fireFIGHTER204, an effort to outfit every interior firefighter in Hancock County with personal protective equipment to hopefully prevent future cancer diagnosis. The Ellsworth Professional Firefighters are selling T Shirts to help in the fundraising efforts. The shirts are $20.00 a piece. Any support to this cause would be greatly appreciated. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Find out more »Five Minute Family Film Festival
The Grand is having a virtual Friday Five Minute Family Film Festival on Friday, May 22 from 6 to 7 pm. You can participate by creating a 5 minute or less movie each week with prizes and fun for everyone. All films will premiere on The Grand Facebook page and YouTube channel every Friday. Check grandonline dot org for more details.
Find out more »Forgotten Felines of Maine Fundraiser
Star 97.7s Paul Dupuis is broadcasting live from Pat's Pizza in Ellsworth from 10 to 1 on Sat May 23rd to help out Forgotten Felines of Maine. Donation of food for their kitties includes DRY: Purina (any), Rachael Ray, any Meow Mix, Kitten-Purina. Canned: Friskies (any) 9-Lives (any) Fancy Feast Kitten-turkey, Canned Fancy Feast (any). Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to pay vet bills.
Find out more »Blood Drive at Elks Lodge in Ellsworth
The Ellsworth Elks Lodge is sponsoring a community blood drive Tues May 26, from 1-6 pm at the lodge, located at 317 High Street. Call the Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood dot org and enter ELLSWORTHME to schedule an appointment.
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