On The Agenda - Bar Harbor Town Meetings & Things to Do
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ON THE AGENDA
Every week we document Bar Harbor town government, school, and other similar meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things are on the town calendars and are cancelled or rescheduled, so make sure to double check before you head over!
All the meetings take place at the Bar Harbor Municipal Building at 93 Cottage Street unless otherwise noted. And they usually have a time for public comments. This is not true about executive sessions, which are closed to the public.
So, go! Be informed! Be part of the process. You deserve to be.
To see the town meeting calendar by month, click here.
To see the school board calendar by month, click here
MONDAY! SEPTEMBER 18
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, Bar Harbor Municipal Building, Cottage Street
CONNERS-EMERSON SCHOOL BOARD
4:30 p.m.
Conners-Emerson School Library, Eagle Lake Road
TUESDAY! SEPTEMBER 19
Since Councilor Hochman will be zooming in to the meeitng, there is a remote participation notice.
Remote participation notice: Because one or more members of the Town Council plan to attend the meeting remotely, members of the public must also have the opportunity to attend and participate remotely.
Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar.
6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 93 Cottage Street
WEDNESDAY! September 20
Marine Resources Committee
Agenda not yet posted
4 P.M.
Port Security Building or Hadley Point Beach
Things to Do In Bar Harbor
Week of September 18 and a little beyond
It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things so apologies!
To check out our news stories from the past week. Click on the archive section and you’ll see them in chronological order.
GET YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION ON!
GET YOUR KINDNESS ON!
GET YOUR SCREENING ON!
Please join Founder and Director of The Community School, Jasmine Smith and Nikolai Fox on October 14th at 5:00 PM, upstairs in College of the Atlantic's Davis Center for Human Ecology (room CHE-202), for a public screening and discussion.
Since March, we have been using an observational documentary approach to film the school's programs. At this event, we will show a less than twenty minute in-process reel followed by a Q&A / discussion about place-based education and observational documentary filmmaking.
A 2:15min example of the reel is here: www.nikolaifox.net
GET YOUR GOLF ON FOR THE HOSPITAL!
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.
BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS
HEALTHY ACADIA!
Healthy Acadia and Ellsworth Adult Education Collaborate to Host Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Ellsworth, Maine — In an effort to address the critical issue of suicide prevention within the community, Healthy Acadia is partnering with Ellsworth Adult and Community Education to offer Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) sessions. These training sessions, aimed at equipping individuals with the skills to intervene and provide support to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, will be held on September 28 and 29, 2023.
The ASIST training sessions will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints community room, 130 Beechland Road, Ellsworth, Maine. The training will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, and participants will be guided through an evidence-based curriculum developed by Living Works Education. Focusing on effective intervention strategies, the program will instruct attendees on the safe engagement of individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts, helping them find immediate safety and access community-based resources and assistance.
Participants will gain insights into using language that does not reinforce stigma surrounding suicide-related thoughts or emotions, comprehend the prevalence of such thoughts within the community, and establish connections with available community resources. ASIST training encompasses prevention techniques, educating participants about recognizing warning signs of suicide, and integrating resilience and connectivity to deter suicidal ideation.
"More than a million people have been trained in ASIST to date,” said Tara Young, a certified ASIST trainer and community health coordinator with Healthy Acadia. “Many more are needed to help ensure our communities are doing everything we can to intervene and provide help for people who are having thoughts of suicide."
ASIST training takes a public health approach to address the urgency of suicide prevention. Comparable to CPR training, where individuals from various backgrounds can provide life-saving support, ASIST is designed with similar adaptability. It caters to youth aged 16 and above, educators, medical professionals, mental health experts, parents, and anyone interested in making a difference.
"We have presented this training for more than ten years,” noted Young. “Every time we've held an ASIST class, at least one participant tells us that they used what they learned to help a friend, co-worker, or family member and that the person they helped told them, 'You saved my life.'"
The registration fee for the training is $50, which covers all training materials and lunch for both days. The fee will be waived if cost is a barrier to attendance. Participants seeking professional development opportunities can earn 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), while students may accrue community service hours towards graduation.
For more information and to register for the ASIST training, interested individuals can visit the Healthy Acadia website or contact Ellsworth Adult Education.
For more information, please contact Tara Young at 812-2090 or email tara@healthyacadia.org. To register, go to https://ellsworth.coursestorm.com/course/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist4/a31d4c7c2a5f11ee83720a43100e1467
Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for all people to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s community health and wellness programs and services, visit healthyacadia.org.
Get Your Book (And Author) On!
VIRTUAL WRITE ON! WRITING GROUP
Want support for your craft? The Write On! writer’s group has been meeting at the Jesup since 2014, and remotely during the pandemic. Each meeting, members may bring in up to 1200 words to read for feedback, and in turn offer feedback to others. Although each member doesn’t get to read work every time, the group shares the time fairly. The group meets on Zoom, and hold in confidence what is shared. This group welcomes adults 18 and up writing in many genres. There’s no homework–the only commitment is two hours on Saturday mornings.
Date and Time
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location
Zoom
How to Attend
Call the library, 207-288-4245, for more about us and how to join, or email info@jesuplibrary.org.
STORY TIMES AT THE JESUP!
Baby and Toddler Time
Join Abby for fingerplays, songs, and stories! Older siblings are welcome to join in.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
10:30 AM 11:15 AM
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY34 MT. DESERT STREET
Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers and their adults are invited to join us on Friday mornings for songs, stories, and a craft! Recommended for ages 3-5.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
10:30 AM 11:15 AM
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 34 MOUNT DESERT STREET
Don’t Get Me Started - Eddie Adelman
Please join us at the Jesup Memorial Library for an author talk with Eddie Adelman who will be discussing his book Don’t get me Started on Thursday, September 21st at 6 pm.
Laughter seems to be in short supply these days. Pandemics, politics and pettiness have all contributed to the shortage. But help is on the way. Don’t get me Started to the rescue.
This collection of 35 mostly humorous essays will take you on a whimsical joyride that satirizes everyday topics like cell phones, junk food, social media, politics, mission statements, home ownership, aging rock stars, computers, allergies, clueless drivers, and (grr) being put on hold.
If you’re looking for a book that you can pick up anytime, turn to any page and just feel good, this one has your name on it. After all we’ve been through lately, don’t we deserve a good laugh?
Don’t Get me Started is perfect as a coffee table book - or on your nightstand when you just need something light to ease you off to sleep. But wait – there’s more! Four short one act plays with characters so real, you’ll feel like you’ve known them all your life. So whadya’ say? Ready to get started on Don’t Get me Started?
Eddie Adelman is an AP Award winning essayist whose columns and essays have appeared in the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and on Maine Public Radio since 1998. Eddie also writes short plays, four of which are included in this book. His plays have been produced in Los Angeles, Portland and Belfast, Maine.
This event is a hybrid program and registration is required to attend either in person or on Zoom. Register at jesuplibrary.org/events/adelman or email eventsignup@jesuplibrary.org.
MICHAEL LEONARD TEACHES YOU TO MAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
BAR HARBOR_ Please join us at the Jesup Memorial Library for an evening with professional photographer Michael Leonard on Saturday, September 23rd from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the program, “Make your Best Shot.” He will share his years of experience in providing useful techniques for taking and then editing your photos.
Michael has been promoting Maine photography for years and teaches workshops and leads photography field trips through his company Photo Tourism by Mike. This program is being held in conjunction with a 20- Lighthouse Photography Tour sailing from Bar Harbor on Sunday, September 24th, in which Michael will be an expert guide. Michael leads the Southern Maine Adobe Photoshop User Group and over the past 16 years has attended 15 Photoshop World Training conventions and numerous Adobe classes. He worked for over 36 years in television production and engineering, mostly in the Portland area.
He has been taking pictures for more than 40 years and among his favorite subjects to shoot are nighttime scenes including lightning and the Aurora; in the daytime, he likes shooting landscapes, seascapes, lighthouses, and schooners. His work has been featured in many publications including books, magazines, annual reports, brochures, textbooks, and nationally on the Weather Channel.
Jesup Memorial Library director, Matt DeLaney commented, “We are very pleased to host Mr. Leonard again as we know photographic images loom large in so many of the publications and books that Jesup has available to our community and there is a real thirst for knowledge for taking great pictures of the scenery in Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and beyond.”
“I believe photography can be a hobby or vocation that can be enjoyed by anyone at any age,” states Michael. “Maine is an incredible place for photography as it is rich in beautiful scenery, nature and wildlife.” His “Best Shot” program begins with a stunning slide show of some of his finest images. He will then cover the basics - like formatting memory cards, exposure, white balance, depth of field, and the importance of capturing images in Raw.
Michael has been praised for making the complex understandable and this presentation aims to have the audience leave with ideas they can directly apply to start making better pictures. Many more people are taking pictures using their cell phone cameras to enrich their lives. Michael will provide free apps and easy settings that can assist everyone in taking and making better pictures on their cell phones.
This event is a hybrid program and registration is required to attend either in person or on Zoom. Register at jesuplibrary.org/events/bestshot or email eventsignup@jesuplibrary.org. To explore Michael’s work and events please visit www.phototourismbymike.com. To learn more about the 20-Lighthouse Photography Tour that will cover 156 miles leaving from Bar Harbor on September 24th at 8:30 a.m. please contact Zack Klyver at 207-460-9575 or email mainecoastlights@gmail.com.
WRITE ON!!!
Please join us at the Jesup Memorial Library for a program with Write On! - Authors Share Their Works on Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm.
Jesup Memorial Library's Write On! group has been meeting, in person and remotely, on Saturday mornings since 2014. Attendees share group leadership, bringing manuscripts of fiction, memoir, poetry, and just about anything else for individualized feedback, and in turn offering feedback for others. Join them to hear more about their work and find out how to become a member.
Read on to find out more about the writers!
Carol Woolman published her first story about a rafting trip in the Arctic that changed her life. In 2013 she self-published a book for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project about her father that is both a family history and a WWII memoir. Her current work, Ecology of Grief, A Mother’s Witness, is about living through the violent death of her 25-year-old son Mark Horner. It includes the penetrating and numbing sorrow but also adventure, surprise, mystery and meaning. She feels a sense of urgency to find a publisher for this book.
Steven Roiphe holds a nonrefundable degree from Harvard. His prose has appeared in a number of literary magazines, garnering a Pushcart Prize nomination. He lives with his wife and young son in Lamoine, where he has recently finished writing a novel that follows a rogue deity’s quest to spark justice down through American history; now he’s searching for a book agent to help take his work to the next level. You can follow Steve on Twitter, @StevenRoiphe.
Jackie Campbell wrote her first short story in the 3rd grade and has been writing ever since. She has published some of her work but believes her biggest accomplishment has been balancing work with motherhood while also caring for her parents and a spouse. Jackie currently lives in the Minneapolis area and is hoping to get back to Maine soon. In the meantime, she is focusing on writing a young adult novel about a teen with a father who has dementia.
Before children, Joan FitzGerald was an award-winning financial news reporter. Since children, she has written short stories and essays, and a middle grade, environmental fantasy. She is currently at work on an adult dystopian novel. Joan lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts and has been a summer resident of Mt. Desert Island since birth. The Jesup Writers group has been an essential support for her work. She writes all year ’round but writes best here, on this island in Maine.
Andrew McQuinn got his degree in video production from the New England School of Communications. After graduating he spent six years in Las Vegas, working as a stagehand. He now resides in Bangor where he works as an Ed Tech at a preschool for special needs kids. When he’s not writing, Andrew is spending time with his feline fur baby Marty, Sir Martin if he’s feeling extra dignified. Andrew has several novels in the works he hopes to get published over the next year or two. Playing it out Straight is his debut novel.
Tom Bertrand will also be sharing his writing.
This event is a hybrid program and registration is required to attend either in person or on Zoom. Register at jesuplibrary.org/events/writeon or email eventsignup@jesuplibrary.org.
JESUP EVENTS
For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.
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
Mondays
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 Information207-266-0010
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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
Mondays and Thursdays
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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
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:
Date and Time
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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 Informationoffice@artwavesmdi.org
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ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS
ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.
GET YOUR MOVIE ON!
REEL PIZZA
Reel Pizza is here! Check below for movies running this week or for exact times and dates click here.
CRITERION THEATRE
The theater’s website is here, and click for the latest updates.
Film challenges prison food system
A film screening and panel discussion on reforming prison food systems will take place at College of the Atlantic on Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Davis Center for Human Ecology, Rm. 202. The free event is held in collaboration with Healthy Acadia.
“Seeds of Change” is the story of Maine organic farmer Mark McBrine as he sets out to transform the way people eat in prison. Filmed over the course of two-years, “Seeds of Change” chronicles the intersecting stories of lifelong farmer McBrine and several incarcerated men as they grow their own food from a five-acre prison garden unlike any other.
In a place where life is routinely defined by shame and despair, good food can be a gateway to meaning, wellness, and dignity, filmmakers state at seedsofchangefilm.com. This is a story about the power of organic agriculture to reform our food systems and change the course of people’s lives.
McBrine, filmmaker Maximilian Armstrong, and a former prisoner who worked with McBrine on the garden while incarcerated will join in a panel discussion following the screening of the half-hour film.
GET YOUR FITNESS ON!
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE!
The Neighborhood House has a slew of classes to help you get your fitness on. Descriptions are at its website.
Yoga Flow- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9 a.m.
Tai Chi - Monday at 10:45 a.m.
Can Do Yoga - Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Active Older Adults - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.
Yoga Flow and Tai Chi are also on Zoom!
MDI YMCA!
The MDI YMCA’s program guide is here.
DESTINATION HEALTH!
All Levels Slow Flow Yoga
Date and Time
Tuesdays
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
Destination Health
124 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
(207) 288-3121
Website
http://www.destinationhealthmdi.com
Pelvic Floor Workshop
Date and Time
Tuesdays
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Yin Yoga
Date and Time
Tuesdays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Adult Ballet Barre Fitness with David Lamon
Date and Time
Thursdays
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
4 sessions Thursday April 6th to Thursday April 27 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location
ArtWaves Dance Center 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$50.00 $40.00 ArtWaves Members SPRING SPECIAL: BUY ONE CLASS GET ONE CLASS AT 50% OFF
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-5201808
Contact Information
2072660010
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GET YOUR VOLUNTEERISM ON!
GET YOUR DANCE AND WELLNESS ON!
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
DOWNEAST COMMUNITY DANCE
Downeast Community Dance meets every Sunday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth (first and third) and ArtWaves in Town Hill (second, fourth and fifth).
These free form dance gatherings are not facilitated, with music provided by volunteer DJs. Move to rhythms in your own way and have fun.
Admission is by donation.
For more information, contact Susan at 288-8103 or cloudnine@gwi.net.
Location
Dance Studio at ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
STUDENT MASSAGE CLINIC
At Acadia School of Massage Student Massage Clinic, our students gain hands-on experience while our clients receive relaxation or therapeutic massage and bodywork treatments at discounted rates. Enjoy a soothing massage from one of our gifted student massage therapists. The Student Clinic is open to the public and we highly encourage anyone to try a massage!
Date and Time
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
1:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of April 2023 from 1:30 to 6:15pm.
Location
Hosted by Tree of Life Day Spa,
108 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$35 for 1 hour massage
Appointments highly recommended
Book online at
http://www.AcadiaSoM.com
Website
http://www.AcadiaSoM.com
Contact Information
Acadia School of Massage
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DANCE NIGHTS AT FOGTOWN BAR HARBOR WITH DJ POPTART
Come on out and dance away your cabin fever at Fogtown Bar Harbor! Every Friday from 8-10 p.m., DJ Poptart/Gary Allen will be spinning groovy tunes!
Date and Time
Fridays
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Location
33 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Fees/Admission
No cover
Website
http://www.fogtownbrewing.com
DESTINATION HEALTH CLASSES
GET YOUR MUSIC ON!
DAN LOREY TRIO!
The Dan Lorey Trio plays a wide variety of rock, pop, country, blues and reggae. They play every Tuesday night at the Annex at Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor from 8-10 p.m. Call 801-2591 for more information or directions.
THE ANNEX!
THE CRITERION!
Derf McKeeton
Starting July 6, there will be live music every Thursday night at the Otter Creek Hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Derf McKeeton, a resident of Otter Creek, will play the guitar and sing a variety of 20th century American music. His songs include rock, country, show tunes, jazz, and many of his own compositions. A portion of the donations will benefit the Otter Creek Aid Society. Performances will be held through the end of August. The hall is located at 82 Otter Creek Drive, 4.9 miles from the Village Green in Bar Harbor, 3 miles from Seal Harbor. For more information, call Derf at (617) 851-0387.
THE FINBACK ALEHOUSE
The Finback has entertainment most nights. The schedule is posted every Tuesday.
THE LOMPOC
The Lompoc has DJ nights every other Friday and karaoke every Sunday night!!
BAR HARBOR BEERWORKS
Live Music Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Bar Harbor Beerworks
SAND BAR COTTAGE
The Sand Bar Cottage Inn (106 West Street) has a new outdoor patio where they serve drinks every afternoon. It’s open to the public, and on Sunday afternoons (weather permitting), they have live music. It’s local musicians, usually a singer and/or guitar player.
THE NOR’EASTER
The Nor’Easter has music every Saturday night from 8-10 in the summer and 7-9 in the winter.
ONE OFF PUB
The One Off Pub often has music and is often open until midnight. The location? 119 Main Street.
HAVANA
Every Saturday night at 6:30 p.m, you can come here the maestro Bob Lombardi. Maestro isn’t something we put out there for everyone. Havana is on lower Main Street.
GET YOUR FOOD ON!
OPEN TABLE MDI!
For more information, click here.
EDEN’S FARMERS’ MARKET
Sundays
9-12
Bar Harbor YMCA parking lot off Park Street
AMBROSIA COOKING SCHOOL
The real Maine experience to relive at home. Learn all about lobster and take home the knowledge to be able to cook lobster at home. If you ever had concerns about the long process of making a pie crust, then you will rejoice at the ease of making this blueberry crumble pie. Enjoy the restaurants in Maine but after the class you will leave with the knowledge to create your own Maine experience at home.
Date and Time
Sundays
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location
Ambrosia Cooking School
19 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
19 Rodick Street Bar Harbor ME 04609
Fees/Admission
$85.00
Website
http://www.ambrosiacookingschool.com/
Contact Information
Sharon Joyce (207)288-4523
Send Email
September Events with ACTT
This November, Mainers will have the opportunity to cast a vote at the polls in support of Pine Tree Power, an initiative to create a consumer-owned utility to serve the state of Maine. A Climate to Thrive has endorsed this initiative and will be hosting this educational event as an opportunity to learn more about Pine Tree Power, consumer-owned utilities, and the connection to climate solutions. This event will take place both in-person and online. Registration is only required for virtual attendance.
Register for virtual attendance
Saturday, September 16, 9:30 - 4:30
at the University of Maine in Augusta: Fireplace Lounge
in the Randall Student Center
Join ACTT on Saturday, September 16 as we explore the importance of improving the process of interconnecting distributed solar projects to the Maine electrical grid and map out pathways to make these needed improvements. We will learn from experts in the field, including keynote speaker Radhina Valova, Vice President of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) Regulatory Program. The conference will include a series of workshops, through which participants will move together towards a roadmap to improve the interconnection process in Maine, with clear next steps for all involved. Read more and register for the conference at our website. This conference is open to anyone interested in the future of our energy system in Maine.
September 27 - October 25, Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
at the Jesup Memorial Library
Register via enrollment form by September 21
Join us for the third in-person cohort of the Climate Ambassador’s Program. 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. The ambassadors program will support residents as they tap into their unique skills and networks to take meaningful climate action and inspire others to join them. This program is for anyone, no prior knowledge or training is required.
Best of all, this program provides a sense of community and collaboration in effectively addressing climate change.
Join us on the Village Green, at the Reel Pizza Parking Lot, and on the Jesup Memorial Lawn on Saturday, September 30th for a panel on local solutions taking place, workshops, conversations, food, music, and an EV Expo with an opportunity to check out different electric vehicle models. Check out the full schedule below to plan your visit to the fair!
Bring your EV to the Expo!
Do you have an EV that you love? Are you excited to answer your neighbors’ questions and share how EV range, charging, finances, and more work for you and your lifestyle? Please consider bringing your vehicle to the EV Expo on September 30th, from 11-1 pm. These events can be extremely effective at encouraging people to make the leap and purchase an EV for themselves. If you’re interested, please email brianna@aclimatetothrive.org.
Fair & Expo Schedule:
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Welcome remarks, community-driven climate action, ACTT update and update from MDI towns at the Village Green with ACTT Executive Director Johannah Blackman, ACTT Community Engagement and Resilience Coordinator Brianna Cunliffe, and representatives from the MDI towns
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - EV Expo at Reel Pizza Parking Lot
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Workshop on Community-Driven Energy Solutions, spotlighting cooperative solar at the Village Green with ACTT Manager of Renewable Energy Planning and Policy Beth Woolfolk, ACTT Renewable Energy Solutions Coordinator Corey McVey, and members of the Cooperative Solar Steering Committee
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch, music, info tables at the Village Green
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. - Climate Change and Mental Health at the Village Green with Dennis Kiley, Mental Health Counselor and Founder of the EcoPsychology Initiative
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Visioning MDI’s Future & Plugging in for Change! at the Jesup Memorial Library Lawn with Alexandra Lofgren, ACTT Intern and COA Student, and ACTT Executive Director Johannah Blackman
AT THE YMCA
Beginner Pickleball - September 19, 1 p.m.
Coffee and Conversations - September 22, 10 a.m.
TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
Regular Meeting Schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted). Calendar is here.
TREMONT:
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.”
“Things We Do in Bar Harbor” and “On the Agenda” 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 Bar Harbor (or MDI) that you’d like me to mention, please let me know, because I’m definitely always missing some events every week.
