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August 2023
Lobster Festival in Jonesboro
Jonesboro Grange Lobster Festival is August 12 and 13. On Saturday, a craft fair is happening from 9 to 2 pm. On Sunday there will be a Lobster Lunch from 11 to 2pm. The grange is located at 746 US Route 1 in Jonesboro. Purchase lobster lunch tickets by contacting LouAnn Cox at 434-2131 or order online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jonesboro-grange-lobster-festival-tickets-670213475547?aff=oddtdtcreator For a craft fair space please contact [email protected]
Find out more »Campfire Social in Winter Harbor
The Gouldsboro Veterans Committee is sponsoring a Schoodic Campfire Social Saturday, August 12th from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor. Campfire Social hour(s): It will start at 6:30 pm at the Fire Pit, next to the Picnic Pavilion, Schoodic Institute (the old ball field). Bring your chairs, your favorite drinks, memories, your S'mores ingredients, and bug spray. We will have sticks to roast your marshmallows on. We will gather to reminisce, tell stories, and catch up with shipmates, friends, and…
Find out more »Luminaria Evening in Bar Harbor
The 22nd Annual Carol Dyer Memorial Luminaria Evening takes place Saturday, August 12th, on the Bar Harbor Village Green, honoring those who've lost their lives to cancer. The event happens from 7 to 9:30 pm, with bags available at the event for a suggested 10-dollar donation. Proceeds benefit the Breast Health Center at MDI Hospital.
Find out more »MSGA Reunion Picnic in Winter Harbor
The Gouldsboro Veterans Committee is sponsoring the 2023 NSGA Winter Harbor Reunion Picnic. Sunday, August 13th, from 1-4 p.m. at the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor. It is at the Schoodic Institute Picnic Pavilion near the old Navy baseball field. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs available (donations will be gladly accepted). If you are in the local area and can bring a side dish (or two), we would really appreciate it. Potato chips or related snacks would also be…
Find out more »Fill the Grand for Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes announces another Fill the Grand event – Act II. This year’s. September 15th event was inspired by the success of last year’s fundraiser, asking the community to fill every seat in the historic Grand theater with bags of food and funds to help end food insecurity in Hancock County. Individuals can sponsor a bag for $25, which fills one seat, online at loaves and fishes ellsworth dot org.
Find out more »Jazz Concert in Deer Isle
August 16th at 7:00 pm. Jazz Concert at St. Brendan The Navigator Church in Deer Isle. Admission by donation. A one hour concert featuring a collaborative electroacoustic duo between Vera Cruz native mallett percussionist Patricia Brennan and Maine native drummer/electronic musician Noel Brennan. Support for this tour has been provided by JAZZ ROAD, a program of South Arts.
Find out more »Cooking Demo in Blue Hill
This historic Jonathan Fisher House in Blue Hill (44 Mines Road) invites you to a historical cooking demo, on Friday, August 18th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Watch apple fritters made using historical techniques and based on an 18th century recipe, and enjoy free samples. Then self-tour the grounds and tool exhibit in the Slaven Barn. Suggested donation $10.
Find out more »Danny Harper Band in Ellsworth
The City of Ellsworth's Waterfront Concert Series continues Friday night, August 18th, with themusic of the Danny Harper Band. The show is free, and the music starts at 6 pm at HarborPark.
Find out more »“Oppenheimer” Film in Bucksport
The movie “Oppenheimer” is playing at the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport with shows on Friday,August 18th, and Saturday, August 19th, at 7pm. There will also be a screening on Sunday,August 20th, with open captions. For more info, see the Alamo Theatre's Facebook page
Find out more »Antiques Show in Blue Hill
The Jonathan Fisher House of Blue Hill invites you to their Antiques Show at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 19th, form 9 until 2 p.m. The popular fundraiser is an old-fashioned country outdoor show, featuring over 30 antiques dealers from Maine and northern New England. $10 general admission, or $15 early buyer’s admission at 8 a.m. All admission proceeds benefit the historic Jonathan Fisher House museum. (Contact 374-2459)
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