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April 2023
Turkey Supper in Searsport
The Searsport United Methodist Church is holding a turkey supper on Saturday, April 8th from 4 to 6 in the church vestry. Cost is $12 and you may eat in OR take out.
Find out more »Contra Dance in Surry
A new monthly contra dance is every 2nd Saturday in Surry at 7pm! Contra dance is easy to learn since all dances are taught. Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of age or dancing ability! There's no need to bring a partner, but attendees may want to bring potluck snacks to share. The cost is sliding scale, $10-$20 suggested. The Arbutus Grange is located at 1229 Surry Rd, Surry. Remember: every 2nd Saturday in Surry at 7! Starts April 8th.…
Find out more »Spring Dance in Ellsworth
The Down East Dancers invite you to their Swing Into Spring Dance, Saturday, April 8th, from7:30 to 9:30 pm, at the Down East Family YMCA in Ellsworth. An optional pre-dance lessonwill be given at 7pm. Admission is 10-dollars, or 8-dollars for seniors and students. More infoavailable by calling 244-5286.
Find out more »Scottish Dancing in Bucksport
A Scottish dancing group meets on Mondays from 5-7 p.m. at the Brown Hall Community Center in Bucksport. Newcomers are welcome to join. The suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 469-3333
Find out more »SPCA Benefit
In honor of all the animals rescued at the SPCA and waiting to be rescued, we’re inviting everyone to join us for a 24-hour “Spring Bean” Challenge. Starting on April 11, 2023 (National Pet Day) at noon and running straight through the night till noon on April 12, we’re hoping to raise 200 gifts in 24 hours. We would love it if you’d stop by during this special event, grab a cup of coffee or snack, tell us your rescue…
Find out more »Searsport Historical Society Meeting
The April Meeting of the Searsport Historical Society will take place this Tuesday, April 11th, at 7 pm in Curtis Hall on Church Street in Searsport. Guest speaker is SDHS graduate, Charlie Smith, from Stockton Springs. His two topics cover individual stories about Civil War soldiers from Searsport. Plus, results of his research on the financial effects of the war and how folks here at home survived during that time in our history. This meeting is free and open to…
Find out more »Bird Program in Ellsworth
Downeast Audubon is hosting a talk titled "Migratory Marvels: Understanding Woodcock and Golden-winged Warbler Migration" on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth.
Find out more »Line Dancing Class in Ellsworth
Friends in Action is sponsoring a weekly beginner line dancing class on Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Moore Community Center gym in Ellworth. Come learn beginner line dancing with instructor Sheri Kean. The cost is $5 per class or $15 per month. For more information, call 664-6016 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Chamber’s Annual Dinner in Machias
The Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce presents its annual dinner and meeting,Thursday, April 13th, 6:30 pm, at UMM's Kilburn Commons. Along with a buffet-style dinner,there'll be a live auction, a silent auction, and awards ceremony. Tickets are 50-dollars perperson, and to get yours, call the Machias Chamber at 255-4402.
Find out more »Bottle Drive Benefit in Ellsworth
TD Bank in Ellsworth is holding a bottle drive to benefit Downeast Horizons. They've got afull-size trailer ready to fill up with your donations, and for each bag that's collected, the TDBank crew will donate an additional five dollars! Bring your bottles between now and the endof the month to the TD branch at 217 High Street in Ellsworth
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