Upcoming events and the past week’s stories all in one place
Things to Do and Story Round Up
It’s our weekly roundup of future events and past stories. Week of August 8
Every Monday, we’ll have a quick preview of events happening that week in Bar Harbor and you can look for in-depth features later on in the week.
And if you’d like something listed, just let us know by commenting or contacting us!
GET YOUR NEWS ON!
I’m just one person, so some weeks there will be more news than others as I try to fit things around my editing novels, podcasting and writing my own books, but here you go!
Here are the links to our stories from the past week in case you missed any.
UPDATE: Electricity Outages in Downtown Bar Harbor Not Because of Grid Overload
Neighbors Request Lowering Roads’ Speed Limits
Bar Harbor Will Vote on Cruise Ship Caps This November
Long-term Rental Task Force Presents Its Findings
UPDATE: Proposed Cruise Management Plan Now Available For Viewing on Town’s Website
Curb Cut Request Sparks Short-Term Rental Discussion
Get Your Book On!
Author Talk
Author Dr. Chuck Radis “Island Medicine”
Following an internal medicine residency, Radis moved his family to Peaks Island logging more than 100 house calls each year traveling to the four islands in Casco Bay. Absent-minded and initially oblivious to island mores, Radis slowly adapted to a medical practice where x-rays and advanced laboratory testing are available only on the mainland. When he travels to the outer islands of Casco Bay for house calls, he relies on his physical examination skills and a tackle box of emergency medications to successfully manage his patients.
Radis has written two books about his island practice: “Go by Boat” and “Island Medicine.” Both books feature stories filled with equal parts hilarity, heartache and wisdom. In recognition of his commitment to public health, Radis has been named both the Louis Hanson Maine Physician of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
To attend
Register here or email eventsignup@jesuplibrary.org.
Location
Jesup Library
34 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME 04609
Get Your Music On!
Bar Harbor Town Band Concert
Join the Bar Harbor Town Band for an hour of march and concert band music under the stars on the Bar Harbor Village Green.
Date and Time
Monday Jul 25, 2022
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. EDT
Monday and Thursday evenings through August 15, 2022
Location
Village Green in Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
FREE
More Info
Get Your Honor On
Get Your Art On!
Open Studio – Member Mondays
Members can reserve a table in our studio for an hour or the whole session and have access to our non-consumable tools or use some materials from our stock!
$10 for reserved space – participant brings supplies.
OR $25 for reserved space plus access to consumable materials; felting, glass, paint, printmaking.
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Masking, vaccinated, and social distancing for staff and participant safety.
Date and Time
Monday July 25, 2022
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$42.00
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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En Plein Air Oil Painting with Christine Lafuente
Experience the magic of Mount Desert Island as you paint En Plein Air with renowned artist Christine Lafuente. A basic review of outdoor set-up, paint application, composition, and atmospheric color theory will be covered; however, most of the time spent together will be “hands-on” in the field with individual instruction at four select locations on the Island’s beautiful coves and shores.
Artists of all levels and styles are welcome, experience working in oils is recommended. The half-day sessions provide you the opportunity to work in the mornings with the instructor, leaving you the afternoons to continue to work independently, as you develop your own individual style. Pack a lunch and paint all day!
Date and Time
Monday Aug 8, 2022
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDTAugust 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2022
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$600 for a 4-day workshop ($590 for members) plus independent painting time on campus in the afternoons.
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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Monday Evening Figure Drawing – Emotion Through Body Language
To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event
Join Gabrielle for instructed sessions on portraiture and clothed figure drawing or use the time to practice with our model! Mondays – instruction from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m then drawing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Masking, vaccinated, and social distancing for staff and participant safety.
Date and Time
Mondays, 2022
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$50.00
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-4849702
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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Monday & Thursday Night Figure Drawing
Please register, space is limited
Artists will have a few quick warm-up poses then be able to spend time refining a long pose. Registration necessary- ArtWaves maintains distances for safety.
The model is the star, no instruction, but plenty of easels, boards, horses, paper, charcoal and fellow friendly artists. Feel free to bring your paints and brushes as well!
18 and over, under 18 allowed with parental attendance or prior signature.
Date and Time
Monday, Jul 25, 2022 and Thursday
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT
Mondays 6-9 single pose and Thursdays multi poses
Location
ArtWaves Fine Arts Studio
Fees/Admission
$15 for 3-hour session
Members: $25 month fee
Contact Information
office @artwavesmdi.otrg
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Elements of a Graphic Novel – Summer Series
Join Gabrielle and feel free to bring your questions and current work in progress! See the syllabus below.
To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event
Gabrielle is a young illustrator and multimedia artist. She grew up on a small island in Maine, and consistently finds her art influenced by her upbringing. She worked for the Illustration Institute based out of Portland Maine in 2020 producing a short documentary series about how drawing influences thinking. Gabrielle is currently enrolled at College of the Atlantic and is on course to graduate with a study in visual narratives. When she’s not drawing or crafting you can find her planning her next cross-country bike tour.
Date and Time
Sundays until August 28
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$42 per session
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event
Contact Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
Send Email
Kids Crafternoons
ArtWaves is devoting afternoons of studio (under the big tent) sessions for children to create. Most workshops use unique materials like fiber, ink, stained glass and wax. Weekly themes. Open to kids between 7-11. No skills required.
Masks, vax’d (over 5), and distancing for staff and participant safety.
To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event
Date and Time
Every Monday Wed and Friday
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$30 materials included or bring some of your own! ($20 for members) Student membership is $36 a year!
Contact Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
Send Email
MAKE OCEAN ART!
Kids can join Abby to create some ocean-themed art to take home.
Location
Jesup Library
Fees
Free
Liviah’s Crafternoons – Embroidery
Enjoy the excitement that comes by creating your own unique ideas with your own hands, a needle, and thread! Kids aged 7-11 years of all skill levels Masks, vax’d (over 5), and distancing for staff and participant safety.
Date and Time
Monday Aug 8, 2022
3:00 PM – 5:00 p.m.
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$30 materials included or bring some of your own! ($20 for members)
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
GET YOUR MOVEMENT ON!
Yoga by the Bay
Date and Time
Daily
9 a.m – 10 a.m. EDT
Location
Bar Harbor Inn & Spa, 1 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$15 per person.
Contact Information
Contact Beth for questions (340) 643-6467
Send Beth an Email
ZUMBA!
It’s a dance party, no experience needed!
Come take care of yourself, shake, smile & sweat! Every class is different; the music, people and weather, and we always have a blast! Erin leads a workout that caters to all levels of fitness and ability. All you need is a love for music and movement (or come to class to fall in love with dancing), but no experience necessary. You can follow along and give it your own flair! Come join our classes throughout the week, in the gorgeous dance studio at ArtWaves! If you haven’t tried Zumba and want to talk with Erin, feel free to email anytime.
Date and Time
Thursdays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT
Location
Dance Studio at ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$40-$50 per month ($10 per week paid monthly)
Website
Modern Dance Technique (Teen/Adult)
Modern Dance Technique (Teen/Adult) In this introductory level class, we’ll work to develop a movement practice that centers both self-care and togetherness. We’ll work to access availability, spaciousness, presence, and pleasure both individually and collectively. Students will investigate basic patterns of choreography, experimenting with principles of velocity and momentum and exploring personal and shared movement impulses.
Participants of diverse abilities, needs, and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Dance experience is welcomed, but not necessary. No outdoor shoes or tap shoes in the studio. Please change out of shoes in the office area. Drinks in the office area only.
Date and Times
Monday Aug 8, 2022
6:15 PM – 7:15 p.m.Mondays through Aug. 29
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$70 for 5 sessions ($60 for members)
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
Get Your Movie On!
Seaside Cinema – Outdoor Family Movie Night
Bring the whole family and a blanket to sit on to our weekly outdoor movies under the stars! Movies are shown on a giant inflatable screen in Agamont Park, overlooking Frenchman Bay.
Free popcorn will be available!
Movies will start at dusk each Wednesday once the sun has gone down enough to show on the screen.
Date and Time
Wednesdays
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Movies are shown on Wednesday once the sun has gone down enough to see the screen.
Location
Agamont Park is located on the corner of West and Main Streets in Bar Harbor.
Fees/Admission
FREE
Website:
https://www.visitbarharbor.com/seaside-cinema
Contact Information
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Send Email
Presented by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
Produced by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
OTHER CINEMAS
REEL PIZZA
https://www.reelpizza.net/now-playing
Location: 33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor
CRITERION THEATRE
https://www.criteriontheatre.org/
Location: 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Get Your Food On!
Homemade Pies at the YWCA MDI
Join the Y for its Tuesday pie sales at the YWCA Mount Desert Island. All the pies are homemade by YWCA volunteers, and the proceeds go to the Y’s lodging program for women and girls.
Date and Time
Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. or until sold out.
Location
36 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME
207-288-5008
Cost
$20 – $30
Website
Homepage
Contact Information
Suzanne White-Kelly
Send Email
Bar Harbor’s Eden Farmer’s Market
Maine grown, raised and value added delights in Bar Harbor. Sundays, 9 a.m. – Noon, rain or shine, Mother’s Day weekend until the end of October.
Date and Time
Sundays
9 a.m. – Noon
Location
Park and Main Street at the YMCA parking lot, Bar Harbor
Website
MDI Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
10:00 AM – 1:00 p.m.
Location
Carter’s Real Estate Lawn, 116 Main St. Northeast Harbor
Website
Contact Information
Julie Hagle
Send Email
GET YOUR CIVIC DUTY ON!
TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR:
Regular Meeting Schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted)
Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
Select Board: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month @ 6 p.m.
Conservation Commission: 1st Tuesday of every month @ 4 p.m. via zoom
Planning Board: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month @ 6 p.m. at the Town Office and via zoom
Historical Cemetery Committee: 3rd Wednesday of every month @ the Town office or otherwise specified @ 2 p.m.
Harbor Committee: 2nd Monday of every month @ 6 p.m.
Shellfish Committee: 2nd Monday of every month @ 5 p.m.
Board of Appeals: 2nd Wednesday of every month (as needed) @ 6 p.m.
Warrant Committee: as needed
TREMONT:
No meetings this week.
BAR HARBOR:
According to the town’s website, “Meetings that are broadcast live can be viewed at home by watching Cable Access Channel 7 or 1303 (Spectrum Cable only) and online at Town Hall Streams.”
Task Force on Climate Emergency
August 8, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ Auditorium
August 9, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM via Zoom
August 10, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM via Zoom
Comprehensive Planning Committee
August 10, 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
@ Council Chambers
August 11, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ Council Chambers and via Zoom
Regular Schedule of Bar Harbor’s Main Committee/Board Meetings
· Town Council Meetings- the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m.
· Planning Board meetings- the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.
· Design Review Board- the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
· Appeals Board – As needed, call the Planning Office for meeting times
MOUNT DESERT:
Upcoming Events
August 10, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
August 15, 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Summer Residents Association Annual Meeting
August 16, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
Sustainability Committee Meeting
August 18, 2022 – 4:30 p.m.
Bar Harbor Story 