The Return of the March on Mount Desert Street
A Community Progressive Supper Brings Joy and Community to Attendees
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops.
This post and its photos were contributed by Lisa Horsch Clark.
By Lisa Horsch Clark, reporting live from Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor, Maine
BAR HARBOR—Tonight, Wednesday, March 19, marked the joyous return of the "March on Mount Desert Street," a beloved community progressive supper that brought together friends, neighbors, and new acquaintances in a celebration of togetherness and local flavor. This event was a heartwarming reminder of the strength and unity within our community.
The evening kicked off at the Abbe Museum at 5 p.m., where attendees were greeted with refreshments and the opportunity to mingle. The new development director, Sharon Catus, was on hand to welcome guests, and many took the chance to admire David Moses Bridges's stunning birch bark canoe. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, setting the tone for the night ahead.
From the museum, the crowd moved across the street to the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. Although I arrived too late to sample the food, the church was buzzing with conversation and laughter. It was here that I reconnected with Debbie Hammond and Mizuki Fujiwara, a young woman from the College of the Atlantic whom I first met at Rotary several years ago.
Next on the itinerary was the YWCA, where a variety of salads awaited us. The old gym was packed, with only a few seats left, a testament to the event's popularity. The sense of community was palpable as people shared stories and enjoyed the delicious offerings.
Our culinary journey continued to St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, where we were treated to a selection of five different soups. The hats worn by the servers added a touch of whimsy to the evening. I opted for the chicken and stars soup, which was both delicious and comforting, reminding me of my mom and my childhood.
The night concluded at the Jesup Memorial Library, where an array of desserts awaited. The library was alive with music, and the dance floor was filled with young people enjoying the live band. Library Director Matt DeLaney was smiling ear to ear with the crowd, the dancing, and the cool vibe within the old walls. It was a delightful end to a long evening, filled with good food, great company, and the joy of reconnecting with old friends.
It was a reminder of the vibrant community we have here in Bar Harbor, and how events like these bring us closer together. The return of the March on Mount Desert Street was a resounding success, and I look forward to many more nights like this in the future.
The March on Mount Desert was a free progressive community supper hosted by the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor Congregational Church, YWCA MDI, St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, and Jesup Memorial Library.
NOTE
Occasionally, the Bar Harbor Story gets to post stories from guest contributors like Lisa, who so graciously offered when she learned that Carrie was hobbling around with an injured foot. For another fun example of this, check out Bill Horner’s and the MDI Historical Society’s piece about baked bean suppers.
So many thanks to Lisa for attending and writing for us! You can find her working hard at Friends of Acadia and the Bar Harbor (MDI) Rotary Club, too.
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