Past Events
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May 2023
Open House at Ellsworth Public Library
Mark your calendars because the Welcome to Ellsworth Open House will be Thursday, May 11th at the library from 4:00-6:00 pm. This event will feature representatives from 15+ local organizations, snacks, live music, and door prizes!
Find out more »Turkey Dinner in Searsport
The Searsport United Methodist Church is holding its monthly Thanksgiving style turkey supper this Saturday, May 13th from 4 to 6 in the church vestry on Main Street in Searsport. Cost is $12 per person and this is an eat in or take out supper.
Find out more »Wings, Waves and Woods Festival
Bird and nature lovers are invited to a fun and educational weekend in the Deer Isle-Stonington area. Island Heritage Trust's “Wings, Waves & Woods Festival” will feature apuffin cruise, lighthouse cruise, birding walks and other family-friendly activities. Events runfrom Friday (5/19) through Sunday (5/21). For more information, go toIslandHeritageTrust.org
Find out more »Downeast Longest Yard Sale
The Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce is making plans for Trade Day (Downeast Longest Yard Sale) on May 20, 2023. Selling and finding those special bargains makes the day fun for everyone. Please make your preparations for your own yard sale and help make this a worthwhile event. Start your day with a blueberry pancake breakfast from 7-10am at the Winter Harbor Masonic Hall. Winter Harbor 5 & 10 and Artisans and Antiques in Winter Harbor will be offering specials.
Find out more »Book Sale in Ellsworth
Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library Book Sale is happening on Sat May 20 from 9 to 1 pm in the library’s Riverview Room. Books are for sale by donation. For more information, call 667-6363.
Find out more »Farmers’ Market in Milbridge
The Milbridge Farmers' Market opens for the season on Saturday (5/20), with vendors sellingthings like plants and perennials, baked goods, handmade soap, handspun yarns, fresh eggsand more. Hours are from 9 am to 12 noon at 29 Main Street in Milbridge
Find out more »Sidewalk Chalk Art in Milbridge
Saturday (5/20) is the Downtown Milbridge Sidewalk Chalk Art Event on Main Street. Kidsand adults are invited to “chalk it up” with their best lobster-themed art starting at 9:30 am.They'll have snacks and prizes, and registration is free. There's more info atMilbridgeTheater.org. Rain date is Sunday the 21st
Find out more »Plant Trees in Ellsworth
You can help Ellsworth restore its once beautiful tree canopy with Green Ellsworth! OnSaturday (5/20) join others in planting 80 additional trees at the Jordan Homestead Preserve.Wear sturdy shoes and bring a shovel if you have one. Work begins at 10 am, and there's arain date of Sunday the 21st.
Find out more »Top to Bottom Drive Collection
Downeast Community Partners is hosting a “Top to Bottom Drive” in May to collect critically needed hygiene and cleaning supplies. SNAP benefits don’t cover those items, so DCP will be collecting them at Hannaford in Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and Machias, WalMart in Calais, and at the Blue Hill Coop on Friday, May 26th. A list of critically needed supplies is available on DCP’s website downeast community partners dot org.
Find out more »Craft Fair in Cherryfield
A Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, May 27th, at the CherryfieldLegion Hall. Enjoy lunch and a bake sale, and browse the offerings of 20 crafters. Maine-made art, jewelry, handbags, soap, dog treats and more will be for sale from 9 to 1.
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