And in the near future.

May 11, 2026

A close-up of a sheep with curly wool standing near a blue metal fence in a barn, with hay visible in its mouth. — Photo from the lamb frolic on Saturday. Photo: BHS.

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 and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them in chronological order.

WHERE CAN YOU EAT?

You can check out the list of all the restaurants at our new site, ACADIA ADVENTURES. The restaurants are here!

MONDAY, MAY 11

BAR HARBOR TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM

Promotional flyer for a 'Meet the Bar Harbor Town Council Candidates' event featuring candidate names, date, time, and location details.

MAY 11 — AUTHOR TALK

Graphic promoting an author talk at the Northeast Harbor Library featuring Linda Buckmaster and Elizabeth Garber, scheduled for May 11 at 5:30 PM.

LEGO CLUB!

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

TUESDAY, MAY 12

MAY 12—“Keeping the Lights on for Democracy,”

All are welcome on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. to join independent scholar Cara Ryan for a journey through the storied history of the League of Women Voters on Mount Desert Island at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. It will be offered in person and online via Zoom. To register, go to: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16603948

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS IN BAR HARBOR AND SOUTHWEST HARBOR.

Promotional graphic for Quietside Community Supper, held on Tuesdays in May, featuring a meal invitation from Open Table MDI and St John's Episcopal Church.

A vibrant community dinner event featuring a long table filled with people enjoying a meal together, with various dishes and drinks.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of young children and adults participating in a storytime event at a library, sitting on colorful carpets and bean bags, with books in hand.

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio

A woman demonstrating a Tai Chi pose in a spacious, light-colored room, with text overlay indicating the class schedule and instructor.

$10 per session or $100 for the series of 11 sessions.

Drop-ins welcome!

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.

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!

TUESDAYS AT ARTWAVES: Kids’ Art After School!

Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm at ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

Ages 6 – 14

Join us after school for Art at ArtWaves from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday will feature a different activity / art form! Each week we will learn about artists from around the world and art history all while creating our own unique art using a variety of materials. Experience paint, clay, felt and more! These classes exceed National Standards for art education!

MOMMY & ME GROUP

Flyer for a Mommy and Me group, featuring colorful graphics of children playing. It outlines the purpose of the group, meeting details, and social activities for caregivers and children.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS

A group of young cyclists gathered in a parking lot, smiling and preparing for a bike event. The poster includes details about the Bar Harbor Bike Bus program, with dates and requirements for participation.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A promotional poster for 'Music Bingo!' featuring vibrant graphics, including a vinyl record, colorful stars, and playful text. The event is hosted by Matty P, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM, with a special offer of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket for $10.

BAR HARBOR BIKE SHOP RENTALS ALL WINTER LONG

Bar Harbor Bike Shop is renting bikes to walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4 this winter season. Hours are also posted on its website.

The shop also has Fat Tire Bikes to Rent with Stud Tires for this winter season which are a lot of fun when there’s snow and ice.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

A colorful illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring two children enjoying books surrounded by clouds and floating pages.

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.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Colorful advertisement for storytime events featuring a caterpillar reading on a leaf, a house under a rainbow, and an owl reading books. Lists storytimes for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and for families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

Just This Meditation: sitting, walking and seeing just this.

Promotional poster for a guided meditation session at Somesville Library with Tom Tanguay, scheduled for Wednesdays at 8am. Suitable for beginners and regular practitioners. Location: 1116 Main Street Mount Desert.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green yarn using a golden crochet hook, sitting close to a smartphone on a surface, promoting a fiber arts group for tweens and teens.

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, MAY 14

A musician wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt plays an electric guitar while singing into a microphone. Another musician with long dreadlocks and a black hat stands beside him, playing another guitar in a music performance setting.

BAR HARBOR — The third annual Cultural Fusion Fest will take place Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the YWCA MDI, 36 Mount Desert St. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and invites both seasonal workers and year-round residents to come together in celebration of culture, community, and connection.

MAY 14—Free theater workshop at the Southwest Harbor Public Library

SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Witches in the Wild, a new workshop created by a local theater-maker and educator, Andrew Simon, will be directed toward children on Thursday, May 14 at the Southwest Harbor Public Library at 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, free of charge.

MAY 14—Music & Conversation with Jennifer Curtis

A smiling woman with curly hair leaning against a wall, holding a violin.

5:30 pm at the Jesup Memorial Library

Composer and performer Jennifer Curtis has been described as a “multi genre maverick” by the San Diego union tribune. Her second solo concert in Carnegie Hall was described by the New York Times as “one of the gutsiest and most individual recital programs,” and she was celebrated as “an artist of keen intelligence and taste, well worth watching out for.”

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted cowl displayed on a wooden surface, accompanied by knitting needles and a yarn ball. Text overlay reads: 'Stitches Knitting Group Meets Thursdays 3-5'.

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.

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A sketch of a male figure in motion, with two colored pencils resting beside a sketchbook displaying the text: 'Weekly Figure Drawing Thursdays, 12 - 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.'

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

A promotional image for spring dance classes featuring a ballet dancer in a white tutu, standing in a dance studio. The schedule includes classes for various age groups on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, MAY 15

MAY 15—PAULA POUNDSTONE

Promotional poster for comedian Paula Poundstone's show on May 15 at Criterion Theatre, featuring her in a colorful outfit with striped pants and a bow tie, holding a hat.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional poster for 'Community Threads' event by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring dates, times, and descriptions of textile exhibits and workshops.

OPEN MIC AT THE NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY

Friday Night Coffeehouse Open Mic

Friday, May 15

6:30 pm – 8 pm

In-Person Only

Gather ‘round at our final open mic of the season; an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Coffee, tea and refreshments available by donation. Advance registration is appreciated but not required.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Our hope is to bring together local and visiting bird watchers and lovers for a social event. Join us every other Friday morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Our museum shop will be open, offering a selection of baked goods from local cafes, restaurants, and caterers, along with coffee. Feel free to explore the trails as early as you like! After, relax in our courtyard and chat. The Oceanarium (museum and aquarium) opens at 9 AM.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful banner promoting storytimes for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and for families on Fridays at 10:00 am. Features a cartoon caterpillar reading a book, a house, snowdrop flowers, and an owl reading.

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, MAY 16

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional poster for the 'Community Threads' event by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring dates, times, and details about workshops and textiles exhibitions.

MAY 16 — OPENING DAY

Promotional poster for Beech Hill Farmstand's Opening Day and Seedling Sale, featuring details of the event and images of fresh lettuce plants.

MAY 16—SAFE HARBOR ALANO OPEN MIC

Poster for Open Mic Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club featuring a vintage microphone and event details including date, time, and location.

MAY 16—SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 2026 SCHEDULE

Promotional poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 'Cars & Coffee' 2026 event schedule, featuring a vintage car and coffee beans, with event dates and details.

MAY 16 — COMEDY AT THE NEXT LEVEL

Event promotional poster for 'Comedy Night' featuring Ian Stuart, with details including date, time, location, and ticket price.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing the schedule, class levels, and instructor information.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event, featuring details about the date, time, and location, along with images of people knitting and crochet supplies.

Prayer Shawl Mission from 10 a.m. to noon at the church located at 29 Mount Desert Street.

The intention of the group is to create a flow of Prayer Shawls for distribution for those in need due to illness, loneliness, loss or in need of comfort and to create a sense of community with those who have a shared interest.

Supplies and instruction will be provided to those with skills for knitting and/or crocheting and for those with a desire to learn. For more information contact Pat by calling (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.

MOMMY AND ME BALLET

A ballet tutu and a pair of ballet shoes arranged on a wooden floor, with text promoting a 'Mommy & Me Ballet' class on Saturdays at 10 am.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

A promotional graphic for spring dance classes, featuring class schedule details for Thursdays and Saturdays, with a photograph of a ballet dancer in a white tutu.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, MAY 17

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional poster for the Community Threads event hosted by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring dates, times, and activities related to textiles.

MAY 17—WOMEN’S SPRING SKILLS DAY

Promotional flyer for Women's Spring Skills Day featuring outdoor activities like sea kayaking and wilderness survival. Event details include date, time, location, and admission cost.

MAY 17—OPEN BARN DAY AT WILLOWIND

Promotional poster for the Open Barn Day event at Willowind on May 17, 2026, featuring details about activities like puppet making and horseback riding, alongside cheerful graphics and images of family-friendly activities.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with various chess pieces in play, including a white king and black pieces, with a caption reading 'Chess Clubs for Kids'.

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 4-5:30 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.

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:

ONGOING…

Smiling baby sitting on the floor promoting a diaper drive event organized by Church of Our Father Episcopal Church.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Illustration promoting a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. A child wearing a yellow hat and shirt is holding a magnifying glass, surrounded by bookshelves filled with colorful books. Text highlights the event details and instructions.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

FUTURE EVENTS!

MAY 20

Promotional image for the 'Sunday Sessions Sextet' live music event at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring five musicians holding their instruments.

MAY 23—Island Arts Association Memorial Weekend Craft Fair

Promotional poster for the Island Arts Association Memorial Weekend Craft Fair, featuring event details and artwork displays in a park setting.

MAY 23—KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring event details, host names, and a vibrant background with a microphone graphic.

MAY 16—SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 2026 SCHEDULE

Promotional poster for Seal Cove Auto Museum's 2026 Cars & Coffee event schedule, featuring a vintage car and coffee beans.

MAY 23—CONTRADANCE

Event flyer for a monthly contradance at Tesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, featuring a couple dancing. It includes details like suggested donation, date, and music by Big Moose.

MAY 24—THE WALLFLOWERS

Promotional poster for The Wallflowers' 'Bringing Down the Horse' 30th Anniversary Tour featuring a close-up of the lead singer, with concert details listed.

MAY 25—MEMORIAL DAY

SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT

A poster advertising the Memorial Day Parade on May 25th, 2026, in Southwest Harbor - Tremont. The poster features a US flag design, event details including a family fun run, parade line-up, ceremonies, and refreshments, along with logos for the American Legion and Acadia Chamber of Commerce.

BAR HARBOR

A promotional graphic for a Memorial Day event on May 25th, featuring details about a Remembrance Ceremony with Reverend Tracy as the keynote speaker and The US Army Band performing. The background includes an American flag.

MAY 25 and 26 MEMORIAL DAY BOOK SALE

Promotional graphic for a Memorial Day Book Sale featuring stacked books. Event dates: May 25 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and May 26 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Invitation to save the date for sales of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and collectibles on the library lawn.

MAY — WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., everyone is welcome.

May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

MAY 28—COMMUNITY ART FOR A THRIVING EARTH

Promotional poster for the event 'Community Art for a Thriving Earth', featuring Maine-based artists exploring art and climate action, with details of the event date, time, and location.

MAY 29—GOLDEN OAK

Promotional image for the ACTT 10th Anniversary Concert featuring GoldenOak, with event details including date, time, and location.

MAY 31 — HIGH TEA AT THE TRENTON GRANGE

TRENTON—Join us for a cozy High Tea at the Trenton Grange with tasty treats and great company on Sunday, May 31 from 2 PM – 4 PM

Come sip and snack in person at the charming Trenton Grange! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious teas, tasty treats, and great company. Whether you’re a tea lover or just looking for a cozy way to spend your day, this event is perfect for you.

To register.

June 5 — What Is the State of My Estate?

A Practical and Informative Estate Planning Workshop

A gavel, blocks spelling 'ESTATE PLANNING', a pen, and glasses on a wooden table, promoting a free estate planning workshop.

Do you have a plan in place for your future—and for those who may need to make decisions on your behalf?

Join us for a clear, easy-to-understand session designed to help you prepare for life’s transitions with confidence and peace of mind.

Attorney, Tim Stanley, will guide us through wills, trusts, and other estate planning essentials with a Q&A at the end.

June 5, 4:00-5:30 PM

Bar Harbor Congregational Church

29 Mount Desert St.

This FREE event is open to the community!!!

Appropriate for those already with a plan in place or just getting started.

Supporting materials provided + coffee, tea, and light refreshments.

Registration required—please RSVP by May 31 with your name and # of attendees to

Pat DiZazzo at pgdizazzo@yahoo.com or Phone/Text: (203) 770-0063

JUNE 6—PRIDE NIGHT DRAG SHOW

Promotional poster for the 12th Annual Bar Harbor Pride Drag Night Show featuring two drag performers. The event is on Saturday, June 6th at the Criterion Theatre, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM. The poster features vibrant colors and a fun, celebratory design.

JUNE 7—DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

Promotional poster for a concert featuring Dustbowl Revival and The Steel Wheels at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on June 7.

JUNE 13—FLOYDIAN TRIP

Promotional poster for the concert 'Floydian Trip: Echoes Through Time' featuring musicians on stage with guitars, colorful lighting effects, and a clock design. Details include the date, June 13, and location, Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JUNE 20—MINI GOLF FUNDRAISER

Promotional flyer for the 4th Annual Mini Golf Tournament Fundraiser hosted by the Southwest Harbor-Tremont Ambulance Service. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th, from 2 PM to 8 PM at Golf of Maine, located at 55 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. Registration costs $20 per person or $60 for a team of four, with various prizes available. Activities include raffles, food, music, and a 'Battle of the Badges' starting at 6 PM.

JUNE 26-28 BACKSIDE BLAST!

Poster for the 2026 Backside Blast event, featuring dates and activities including a lobster feed, car show, pig roast, and lobster boat races.

JULY 11—JAMMY BUFFET

Colorful concert poster for 'Jam my Buffet' featuring dancing figures and a hibiscus flower, advertising the 'lakes below the mountains tour' at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on Saturday, July 11.

JUNE 16 – 17 SUMMER SCRUB CLUB

Promotional flyer for the Summer Scrub Club, a two-day healthcare career exploration program for students in grades 7 to 12. Includes event details, location, time, cost, and registration information.

JULY 22—PUNCH BROTHERS

Promotional image of the band Punch Brothers, featuring five members in stylish vintage outfits, posed in front of a brick wall. Text overlay includes concert details: 'Criterion Theatre, Wednesday, July 22, Bar Harbor, ME.'

JULY 28—RHIANNON GIDDENS

A musician sitting on the floor, wearing a cozy green sweater and playing a banjo. The background features a decorative wall, and text indicating an upcoming performance on July 28 in Bar Harbor, ME at the Criterion Theatre.

AUGUST 8—MAMMA MANIA

Promotional poster for 'Mamma Mania!', an American tribute to ABBA, featuring two performers in glamorous costumes with disco props. Event details for August 8 at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME are included.

AUGUST 10-14 ART CAMP AT THE YMCA AND ARTWAVES

Promotional image for Art Camp Adventure Camp, highlighting various art activities like working with fire, glass cutting, and needle felting. Includes details about registration and camp dates, along with images of children engaged in art projects.

OCTOBER 10—TUSK

Promotional poster for Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, featuring the band performing on stage. Event details include date, Saturday October 10, and location, Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor, ME.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND WHERE TO FIND THEIR EVENTS

THE ABBE!

For a list of Abbe events, click here.

ACADIA CHAMBER

For a list of Acadia Chamber events, click here.

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.

ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE

Acadia Senior College offers interesting talks, informative classes, lively discussions, field trips, retreats, and fun gatherings. For a list of its events, head here.

ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL

Promotional flyer for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring details about the event scheduled for June 21-27, 2026, at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Includes information on classes for various instruments and activities such as workshops and community singing.

ARGOSY GALLERY

For the gallery’s newsletter and offerings, please visit www.argosygallery.com. In Bar Harbor at 6 Mt. Desert St.

ARTEMIS GALLERY

For a list of openings!

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

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

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

BOOM—BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF MAINE

For a list of upcoming concerts, click here.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

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

THE CYGNET GALLERY

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 FINBACK ALE HOUSE!

The Finback usually has local musicians, open mic nights and karaoke all summer long. Its Instagram is here. A typical line-up looks like the one below. Usually, the Finback updates its list on Tuesdays.

Chalkboard with a whale graphic and schedule for live music events, including days, artists, and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule at the Ellsworth Taproom, featuring Open Mic Night every Wednesday at 6 PM, Trivia Night every Thursday at 6:30 PM, and Live Music every Friday at 6 PM.

There is an open mic night Wednesday evenings, trivia nights on Thursday evenings and live music in the beer garden on Friday evenings.

The Ellsworth farmers market is also now held in the parking lot of Fogtown brewery Saturday mornings beginning at around nine.

Link to the website with all the events: https://www.fogtownbrewing.com/events

THE GALLERY AT SOMES SOUND

For a list of exhibitions and to find out more, click here.

THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)

For a list of Grand events, click here.

HARBOR HOUSE

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

HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS

For a list of events, click here.

HIDDEN BARN BOOKS IN BAR HARBOR

Hidden Barn Books is located in Bar Harbor behind Reel Pizza. For a list of events, click here.

JESUP EVENTS

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

REOCCURING PROGRAMS:

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Connect with fellow word-lovers: all skill levels are welcome! Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided. Scrabble Club meets on second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Write On! Writing Group

Join the Write On! Writing Group for support in your craft. The Write On! writers meet Saturday mornings at 9:00am on Zoom. For more information, please contact the library at info@jesuplibrary.org.

Jesup Knitters’ Guild

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome to drop in and enjoy crafting and conversation with the Jesup Knitters’ Guild, Thursday evenings at 5:00pm!

LAND AND GARDEN PRESERVE

For a full list of Land and Garden Preserve events, click through here.

LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Illustration of a rural landscape featuring stylized houses and trees in vibrant fall colors.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support?

We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions. Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 4 through October 31

The museum believes on hands-on learning. A list of programs is 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 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE

The calendar is here.

THE NOR’EASTER POUND AND MARKET

Live music is in the air at The Nor’Easter Pound & Market!

Open Mic Thursdays 7-9 PM hosted by the one and only Dallas Hodgkins— bring your talent or just come enjoy the show!

Live Music Saturdays 7-9 PM featuring amazing local musicians bringing the coastal vibes to Northeast Harbor.

For more information, head over here.

NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

REEL PIZZA

To see what’s playing, click here.

SAFE HARBOR CLUB

22 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor

A list of all events are here.

Safe Harbor ALANO Club open Fridays-Saturday: 4 p.m.; Sundays-11 a.m.

Beginners AA, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

AA, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

ALANON, Sundays, 7 p.m.

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

VOLTA!

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

WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM!

The museum is full of art and craft and exhibit. You can check out its events here.

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 the MDI region 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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