BRIEFS: WINTER FARMERS' MARKET TOMORROW!
Big Land Use Public Hearing at Council Meeting Tuesday
BAR HARBOR—The YWCA of MDI hosts another winter farmers’ and crafters’ market tomorrow, Sunday, February 18. There will be another March 17 and one April 21.
The market promotes local food choices and sources and helps both crafters and farmers continue throughout the winter.
Visit the YWCA of Mount Desert Island to discover your favorites from local farmers and food producers, and explore the displays of the Island Arts Association crafters while you shop. SNAP/EBT accepted, and SNAP shoppers can earn back $1 in Maine Harvest Bucks for every $2 spent.
According to a press release from the YWCA,
”One of the best parts of eating locally is the chance to connect with the people growing your food. Whether you like to trade vegetables with your friends, purchase eggs from a seasonally stocked cooler a half mile down the road, or patronize small businesses in your area founded by your neighborhood entrepreneurs, food tastes best when you know it was produced with love.
“The Winter Farmers and Crafters Market was organized by market vendors with the support of Healthy Acadia and the YWCA of MDI. The market will be held indoors at the YWCA MDI in Bar Harbor on the third Sunday of each month from December through April 21. The market will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
COUNCIL HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ON FOUR HOUSING AMENDMENTS
The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold multiple public hearings about proposed amendments to the town’s land use ordinance. Many of the proposed changes involve different types of homes being built in different areas of town (shared accommodations, living quarters) and state required density tweaks. Others include how the Design Review Board functions and a tweak to clean up a contradiction in voting requirements for a board.
All can be viewed here. Voters will have the final say on any changes in June.
The council is expected to take action after the meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the town’s municipal building on Cottage Street. It will also be on Town Hall Streams.
TRENTON CHILI MAC COOK OFF
According to the Grange,
“Time to dust off those award winning chili and mac & cheese recipes and show us what you've got. Join us at Trenton Grange #550 for our first cook off. $10 per dish for entry and $5 per person ($20/family) for tasting and voting. Bragging rights will be *awarded* to the people’s choice. Proceeds will go to upkeep of the Grange.”
The event is on Feb 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trenton Grange No. 550 at 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton.
CLIMATE TO THRIVE EVENTS
Click here to register to attend on Zoom
In-person cohort begins March 6.
Five meetings on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Climate Ambassadors is back for the sixth cohort of this program designed to equip people of all ages and backgrounds with the tools they need to take action on climate and build a sense of community in the process.
Through a series of five weekly gatherings held in-person at the Jesup Library, the program supports community members in becoming effective communicators about climate change and solutions by providing an overview of climate science and impacts, solutions, and, importantly, how to effectively communicate about climate change. As a Climate Ambassador, we will support you as you tap into your unique skills and networks to take meaningful climate action and inspire others to join. This program is for anyone, no prior knowledge or training is required. Participation is free and open to the public, and a free meal is provided at each gathering. If you need additional support to participate or have any questions, please don't hesitate to let us know.
This will be the final cohort of the program until the fall of 2024. Join us and join a quickly growing community of ambassadors!
Click here to register by March 1st
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
BAR HARBOR
• Christopher B. Swan, Bar Harbor, to Apto Holdings LLC, Bar Harbor, land together with improvements.
• W.S. Atlantic LLC, Hulls Cove, to Highbrook Road LLC, Hulls Cove, land together with any and all structures and improvements.
MOUNT DESERT
• Steven K. Parady, Bar Harbor, to Restaurant Realty LLC, Bar Harbor, land with all buildings and improvements.
• Scott D. McFarland and Joy Lyons, Mount Desert, to Elizabeth S. March and David W. Houlihan, Jamaica Plain, Mass., as joint tenants, land together with any improvements.
• James L. Palmer Trust a/k/a The James L. and Virginia A. Palmer Family Trust, Dated November 11, 1999, Chula Vista, Calif., to Corina C. Guild, a/k/a Corina G. Gallagher, Philadelphia, Pa., land with all improvements.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
• Carol A. List, Ballston Lake, N.Y., to Mathew E. List and Kelli D. List, Plymouth, Mich., as joint tenants, Time-Share Estate Unit 31, Week 41, at Harbor Ridge Condominium.
• Duane W. Worcester Testamentary Supplemental Needs Trust, Ellsworth, to WDW LLC, Southwest Harbor, land together with any buildings.
• The Mount Height Cemetery Association, Southwest Harbor, to John W. Seaman III, Southwest Harbor, and his heirs and assigns, land, Section P, Plot 47 (1 grave).
• Anne O’Brien Glausser, Lakewood, Ohio, to Margaret Kaighn Glausser, Bronx, N.Y., land.
TREMONT
• Elliotsville Foundation Inc. formerly known as Elliotsville Plantation Inc., Portland, to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Topsham, land.
• Jojo Rice Spiker, Silver Spring, Md., to Sophia R. Spiker and Nathan Parker, West Tremont, as joint tenants, land together with buildings.
• Timothy H. Gott, Thomas E. Gott, and Peter D. Gott, Southwest Harbor, to Jonathan S. Phelps and Hannah R. Chamberlain, Southwest Harbor, as joint tenants, land together with any improvements.
TRENTON
• Jean-Maurice Forget and Lise Lupien, Quebec, Canada, to Jean Philippe Forget, Quebec, Canada, Cath- erine Anne Forget, Quebec, Canada, and Marie Claire Forget, Quebec, Canada, as equal tenants in common, if Jean Philippe Forget, Catherine Anne Forget, and Marie Claire Forget, as Transfer on Death Beneficiaries, land with any and all structures and improvements.
• David A. Gautschi and Adelle W. Gautschi, Ellsworth, to David L. McKay and Patricia D. McKay, Ellsworth, as joint tenants, land together with any buildings.
Healthy Acadia to offer “Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion” with special guest Kalindi Dinoffer
Healthy Acadia invites community members to join Healthy Acadia online via Zoom on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., for “Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion,” with special guest Kalindi Dinoffer. The free online event is the latest installment in Healthy Acadia’s Monthly Mindfulness series.
Learn more about self-compassion and how to better incorporate it into your daily life. Common benefits of mindful self-compassion include increased happiness, self-esteem, calm, focus, and well-being; and decreased anxiety, chronic pain, and depression.
The hour-long session will be offered virtually via Zoom. Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register and receive the Zoom link, go to bit.ly/mindful-3724.
Kalindi Dinoffer is a leader in mindfulness and mindful self-compassion, sharing on her blog, MindfulKalindi.com, and through her creative yoga line, TheFoldableYogaMat.com. She is a passionate Restorative Yoga Teacher trained in Reiki and Myofascial Release and serves as Chief Marketing Officer for her family sports and wellness company, OnCourtOffCourt.com. She has conducted workshops at conferences across the U.S. and abroad.
For additional information about this and future mindfulness events in the series or other programs focused on building skills that promote mindful living, contact Ursula Hanson at ursula@healthyacadia.org.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s health and wellness programs and services, visit healthyacadia.org.