And in the near future.

Apr 21, 2025

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THINGS TO DO

It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know.

Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email is a bit long for a lot of inboxes.

We hope you have some great adventures this week!

To check out our news stories from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them in chronological order.

WHAT IS OPEN FOR RESTAURANTS?

This list is constantly updated by Jennifer Cough at First Express and she lets us share her latest version. This often changes and tweaks throughout the week, so for the absolute latest version, head to that First Express page or Jennifer’s page, which are on Facebook.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

For a list of events at the park, you can visit the National Park Service’s Calendar or Ranger Programs web pages.

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here

Its spring courses are below.

BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

For a full list of Bar Harbor Historical Society, events, click through here.

THE BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

July 2-October 12 Calendar Coming Soon

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

A list of events is here. Make sure to choose “open to the public” on the side bar.

CRITERION THEATRE

For a list of events, click through here.

DOWNEAST PILATES

FRIENDS OF ACADIA

For a full list of Friends of Acadia events, click through here.

EVENTS AT THE GILLEY

For a full list of Gilley events, click here.

THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)

For a list of Grand events, click here.

HARBOR HOUSE

For a full lis of events, click here for programs, click here.

HAVANA

Havana on Main Street in Bar Harbor is now open for dinner service 6 days a week, from 4-9 pm, and closed on Mondays.

The Parrilla will be opening April 25 with the same hours!

HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS

For a list of events, click here.

JESUP EVENTS

For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.

MDI HIGH SCHOOL

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION

A list of classes and events is here.

MDI YMCA

Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules. The fitness schedule is below.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE

The calendar is here.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE CLASS SCHEDULE!

NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

REEL PIZZA

To see what’s playing, click here.

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

TIMBERLAND ACRES CAMPGROUND

VOLTA!

Volta, in Trenton, has a ton of things always going on. You can check that out here.

ALL MONTH

MONDAY, APRIL 21

LEGO CLUB!

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Dear Yogis,

You’ll recall that our flow yoga classes progressively tease out more body aliveness and mental acuity in you. And they’re fun!

For one hour you alone as do others around you, return to the grounded center that is the unburdened original self. Freer in every way.

You’ll walk away feeling more open, calmer, and sharp. And mightily prepared for whatever the day throws at you.

Divine Play yoga invites you to shine, to be your best, to transform into a Beacon of Joy. It works!

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

APRIL 22 BACKYARD BIRDING

APRIL 22- MOVIE MAGIC AT REEL PIZZA

APRIL 22 – FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION

APRIL 22 and 24 Events

OPEN TABLE MDI!

Open Table MDI is at 116 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor.

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

Winter is here, and so is run club! The cold just means getting creative with layers haha! Sharing an open invitation to come out and join the crew for an upcoming run! The Move Free Run Club (Acadia Chapter) meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte! Hope to meet more members of the community!

TWO SHOES LINE DANCING!

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

APRIL 23 Maine-made documentary explores sustainability

BAR HARBOR—The Maine-made, award-winning documentary, Saving Walden’s World, will screen at College of the Atlantic on Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Jim Merkel. The event takes place at the Center for Human Ecology, Rm. 202, and is free and open to the public.

SPEED PUZZLES

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

Northeast Harbor Library

Love reading? Join us for Readers Unite! Reading Club. This will be an opportunity to read together, share books we love, and have quiet independent reading time. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Come every week, or pop in anytime! Link to register is here.

Somesville Library

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

GIRLS WHO CODE

GUIDED MEDITATION

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

BLOCK PARTY!

Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles. www.swhplibrary.org. 207-244-7065.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

AT NORTHEAST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY…

APRIL 24 MEETING

We are parents of people with developmental delays, autism and neurodiversity and need support for daily living. These meetings are supported by Local Solutions.

The meeting is in the rectory of St. Saviour’s Church in Bar Harbor.

This meeting is every other Thursday.

The next meeting is April 24.

Discussion topics include check in, any problems with support, that someone is having, and ideas for activities for families and people with neurodiversity and developmental delays in the community.

Please share this information with parents of people in high school or older.

THE CAMINO FRANCES

APRIL 24 – CHESS TOURNAMENT!

APRIL 24 – FROCK SWAP

APRIL 24 – CRAFTING SCENERY

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

Stitches Knitting & Crochet Group meets on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. at the Trenton Town Office. The town office is located at 59 Oak Point Road, Trenton, ME 04605. We will meet through mid-May, then take a break for the summer. All levels are welcome. Please join us. You don’t have to live in Trenton to come knit with us.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

APRIL 25 – Internationally Renowned Piano Duo Comes to Mount Desert Island

NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library will host renowned pianists Michael Coonrod and Danny Holt for a free performance of beloved classics by Mozart, Schubert, Brahms and more.

ACT presents “The Wizard of Oz”

BAR HARBOR—Acadia Community Theater is excited to present its 30th annual spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” at Mount Desert Island High School in the Higgins Demas Theater for the last two weekends in April.

April 25 at 7 p.m.
April 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
April 27 at 2 p.m.

The show runs 2 hours and there will be an intermission and refreshments for sale. Tickets are available at acadiacommunitytheater.net and are $22 for general admission or $18 for students, seniors and military. Visit acadiacommunity.net for more information. We hope to see you there!

APRIL 25 – The Mystique of Making Natural Dyes, Inks and Paints

Bonnie Chase holds undergraduate degrees in Biology and Botany and a MS in Environmental Science from Montclair State University, NJ. Throughout her careers in teaching biology, as Executive Director of the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Nature Center, as a Master Naturalist, leading Natural History tours in Central and South America, and writing a weekly local nature column, she has always focused on immersing her students in the awe and beauty of the natural world. Bonnie Chase has taught several nature-inspired art classes for ASC and at other local organizations.

This program is part of Acadia Senior College’s monthly Food for Thought program. The lunch and presentation will take place at Birch Bay Village in Hull’s Cove on Friday, April 25, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost for attending in person is $17. The Zoom-only presentation is free and begins at noon.

This program is open to the public, but reservations are required for either the in-person or online event. Register online at acadiaseniorcollege.org or email learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org. For more information contact Acadia Senior College at (207) 288-9500.

APRIL 25 – PIANO DUO

TARIFF BUSTERS FRENCH WINE TASTING

YARD SALE FOR THE SPCA

FUN FRIDAY AT THE JESUP!

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Interactive books, puppets, songs, movements, bubbles.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Friday events via the Chamber:

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

SEA OF BLUE 5K- AUTISM WALK, RUN AND DOG RUN!

This family/dog friendly event raises awareness of and funds for the autism communityIn addition to the walk/runs(timed with trophies, medals, and prizes) there are raffles, a silent auction, complimentary event tee shirts and a complimentary light lunch.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE NINTH ANNUAL “SEA of BLUE 5K” REGISTRATION FORM!

2-Mile Walk – starts 9:30 a.m.
5K Run – starts 10 a.m.
“NEW” Dog Run with the 5K Run
(Dogs’ registration separate)
Saturday April 27 2024@ the Neighborhood House
in Northeast Harbor
Rain or Shine!

APRIL 26 – KRAZY 4 KOMBUCHA

APRIL 26 – TOWN OF TRENTON ROADSIDE CLEANUP

April 26, 2025 Earth Day Roadside Cleanup. 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.. Sign up at the Town Office or contact Friends of Acadia at 288-3340. If you can’t join up, take a look around your property and clean up that area if it needs it.

APRIL 26 – Free Tools Available at the Northeast Harbor Library

NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Northeast Harbor Library will host a tool swap in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee of the Town of Mount Desert.

APRIL 26 – Contradance at the Jesup

Come welcome spring at our fun contra dance!

Music by Big Moose. Saturday April 26: 7-10 p.m. Jesup Library, 34 Mt Desert St. Bar Harbor. Caller Chris Ricciotti will teach all dances. Beginners, families, experienced dancers welcome. Refreshments.$10 suggested donation. Questions, (207)288-4245

APRIL 26 – MDI Hospital to Host April Wellness Fair with Free Health Checks and Screening

BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island Hospital is set to host their 2025 Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YWCA, Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor. This free event is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to learn about many resources for a healthy lifestyle.

APRIL 26 – ALONG THE TREE LINE

Along The Tree Line: A Glimpse of the Future … the updated dramatic adaptation by Fred Stocking and Gordon Donaldson will be performed at 2 p.m., April 26, at the Lamoine Grange Hall Theater, 7 Lamoine Beach Road.

Afterward will be a discussion about what people in the MDI area can do regarding the Changes they are experiencing. Rep. Gary Friedman will attend.

APRIL 26 – FIRST EVER PROM NIGHT

Next Level Sports Lounge

386 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME

First annual prom night!!!! This is going to be awesome! Dress for your favorite decade and dance the night away! Grab your corsage or boutonnière at the Budd Connection in Ellsworth for a 10% off discount, just mention next level!

ACT presents “The Wizard of Oz”

April 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
April 27 at 2 p.m.

YARD SALE FOR THE SPCA

SATURDAY STORY TIMES

NORTHEAST HARBOR

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Our chess club is great for beginners (at least know how the pieces move) and also intermediate level. All are welcome. We meet most Sundays from 4-530 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.

YARD SALE FOR THE SPCA

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

Sunday events via the Chamber:

Downeast Community Dance

FUTURE EVENTS:

APRIL 30 – COMMUNITY DRIVEN ENERGY PLANNING WORKSHOP

APRIL 30 – HOME COMPOSTING

MAY 1 – Free Workshop Will Explore Qigong for Mind-Body Connection and Balance

Healthy Acadia invites community members to participate in a free virtual workshop, “3 Body Qigong for Spring,” on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The event, part of Healthy Acadia’s Monthly Mindfulness series, will feature special guest David Sholemson.

Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register and receive the Zoom link, visit bit.ly/mindful-5125.

MAY 3 – PENNY RAFFLE

MAY 5 – MDI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY JEWELRY SALE

MAY 10 – FLOWER MOON DINNER FOR THE LAND

MAY 16 & 17 COMMUNITY THREADS

MAY 18 – OPEN BARN DAY AT WILLOWIND

MAY 26 – COMMUNITY COOKOUT

MAY 29 – COASTAL HAZARDS AWARENESS CLASS

JUNE 14 & 15

JUNE 21 – OCEAN FESTIVAL

Celebrate the Gulf of Maine and the diversity of our oceans at the third annual Maine Ocean Festival.

Bring your family and friends to a day filled with games, art, live music, and more at the beautiful Oceanarium.

During the festival, explore our Marine Museum, Aquarium, and Salt Marsh Trail. With our 600-gallon touch tank and picturesque walking trails, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience!

Stay tuned for this year’s featured speakers and presenters

Oceanarium and Education Center

1351 State Route 3, Bar Harbor, ME, United States, Maine 04609

JUNE 27-29 – BACKSIDE BLAST AND LOBSTER BOAT RACES

JUNE 22-28 ACADIA FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE

SPENCER and the WALRUS

DAWNLAND FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS

JULY 12 – DAVID SEDARIS AT THE CRITERION

JULY 24 – LUCIUS with SPENCER ALBEE and ZACHARY BENCE

AUGUST 28 – BARRINGTON LEVY

ONGOING:

GET YOUR HERO ON!

BAR HARBOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

To check if Bar Harbor Fire Department is currently hiring, please go to the town’s jobs page.

But even if it isn’t, you can become a call member.

Becoming a call force firefighter requires extensive training, hard work, and dedication to the community. We rely on call force firefighters to respond quickly to emergencies, to perform firefighting duties, and to provide assistance and support to career firefighters. To be a fall force firefighter is to have a chance to aid and serve the community, which is an extremely rewarding experience.

GET YOUR MUSIC ON!

THE BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

July 2-October 12 Calendar Coming Soon

THE FINBACK ALEHOUSE

The Finback has entertainment most nights in Bar Harbor. The schedule is posted every Tuesday.

QUICK NOTE

“Things To Do” is mostly curated by me looking for things happening in the upcoming week, which takes a lot of time and I truly do not know all that is going on.

If there’s something in MDI or Trenton that you’d like me to mention, please let me know, because I’m definitely always missing some events every week.

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