Things to Do and Story Round Up
What adventures will you have this week in Bar Harbor?
It’s our weekly roundup of future events and past stories.
Every Monday, we’ll have a quick preview of events happening that week in Bar Harbor and you can look for in-depth features later on in the week.
And if you’d like something listed, just let us know by commenting or contacting us!
GET YOUR NEWS ON!
I’m just one person, so some weeks there will be more news than others as I try to fit things around my editing novels, podcasting, and writing my own books and actually making a living, but here you go!
Here are the links to our stories from the past week in case you missed any.
Dance Away Hunger: Soul Benders Help Take on Food Insecurity
A Super Majority Recommends Rejecting Bar Harbor's Super Majority Requirement
When Kids Make Lemonade, They Make A Difference: Local kids raise $1k for Jesup Memorial Library
Warrant Committee Has A Lot To Deliberate About
The MDI Marathon Is Back, Baby
The Possible Haunting of Compass Harbor
Get Your Healthcare On!
Get Your Comedy On!
Get Your Run On!
5th Annual Running for Rides Mary Parker Memorial 5k Race
This annual race was created to honor and celebrate Mary Parker's passion for Island Connections' mission, neighbors, and volunteers. The race will begin at 9am on Saturday, October 15. Same-day registration will begin at 8am.
Costs
Cost for registrations received prior to race day are $25 for Adults and $15 for Youth 15 & under. T-shirts will be given out to the first 50 participants. To pre-register, click below.
All proceeds benefit Island Connections.
Location and Time
October 15, 2022 at 9 a.m.
To Find Out More and Register
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/BarHarbor/5thAnnualRunningforRidesMaryParkerMemorial5kRace
Downeast Horizons 2022 Color Fun 5K
This year’s theme is Spooky Neon! Come dressed in your favorite costume attire! Gather your family and friends and start planning your group costumes!
All pre-registered race participants will receive a race packet containing a t-shirt, protective sunglasses, color powder packet, temporary tattoos & stickers while supplies last.
Location and Time
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 AT 9 AM; Ellsworth
Costs
Vary between $12 and $25
For information and to register.
Four 5ks
The MDI YMCA is co-hosting 4 5k's this fall. All start and finish at the Y, all have different race courses and different vibes and all are for a great cause. Join MDI Hospital, Island Connections, and the Y this fall.
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
MDI Marathon
The Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is North America’s premier destination road race. The award-winning course features miles of pristine terrain passing tranquil lakes, soaring mountains, sleepy Maine villages, and stunning seaside vistas —including Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard— all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Acadia National Park in peak fall foliage season. The Marathon and Team Relay start in the world-famous Bar Harbor, while the Half-Marathon starts in the well-to-do village of Northeast Harbor. All three races finish on the quietside of MDI in the hardworking lobster fishing community of Southwest Harbor.
Held annually the weekend following Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this fall classic has earned national and international accolades. Once you #RunMDI, you’ll see why!
Proudly hosted by Crow Athletics.
START TIME & LOCATION ➤MARATHON
October 16 - 8:00 A.M. (eastern time)
200 Main Street, Bar Harbor - Maine
START TIME & LOCATION ➤HALF
October 16th - 8:30 A.M. (eastern time)
5 Manchester Road, Northeast Harbor - Maine
Get Your Costume On!
Get Your Book 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.
PJ Story Time
Join Abby on Wednesday evenings for PJ Story Time! This program is for kids of all ages and their adults.
Time and Date
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Location
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
34 MT. DESERT STREET
Write On! Authors Share Their Work
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.
Time and Date
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
8 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Location
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
34 MT. DESERT STREET
"The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster" Storytime
Join Abby to read Mo Willems’ new book, “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster.”
Time and Date
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Location
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
34 MT. DESERT STREET
GET YOUR MUSIC ON!
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross 40th Anniversary Tour.
Time and Date
Wednesday, September 7
8:00 P.M.
Location
Criterion Theatre, Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Tickets/Information.
https://www.criteriontheatre.org/live-events
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 Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
MONDAY EVENING FIGURE DRAWING – EMOTION THROUGH BODY LANGUAGE
Join Gabrielle for instructed sessions on portraiture and clothed figure drawing or use the time to practice with our model! Mondays – instruction from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. then drawing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Masking, vaccinated, and social distancing for staff and participant safety.
Date and Time
Mondays, 2022
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$50.00
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-4849702
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
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. EDT
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: https://artwavesmdi.org/event
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 Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
Send Email
You Can Draw! - Drawing for Beginners
Anyone can learn to draw. This class will teach you how to draw what you see. It will give you a jump start with confidence to draw for pleasure or for a base for your painting.
Get ready for a whole world of seeing details that you have never noticed before!
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Location
ArtWaves
Fees/Admission
$192 for 3 sessions ($182 for members)
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4574333
Contact Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
Send Email
Painting with Fleece - Floral Landscape
Felting galore with a rainbow of colors, beads and feathers to add in.
Date and Time
Monday, September 5
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$50 ($40 for members)
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4844101
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
Paint like the Masters: Modigliani Oil Pastels with Gloria Avner
Modigliani was an innovative Italian Artist, early 20th c., who became famous for his stylized portraits of long-necked women. We will create our own striking portraits in this step-by-step guided course.
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 6, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Tuesday Sept 6th, 2022, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$42.50 ($32.50 for members)
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4891223
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II
This is the second show of the very popular festival featuring juried fine arts and crafts exhibited by local, national and international artists. Held on the harbor-side grounds of the Bar Harbor Inn.
Date and Time
Friday Sep 9, 2022 to Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Friday noon to 7:00 P.M.
Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday 10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.
Location
1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Fees/Admission
free to the public
Website
Contact Information
207 266 5884
Send Email
Glass Mosaic, Botanical Prints, Batik, Felting-Your Custom Workshop
Here's where you can select a convenient time to create in a relaxed, wonderfully stocked studio.
Bring your family, friends or colleagues to experience stained glass mosaic, pulling botanical prints, batik, candle dipping, oil painting (yes!, you can!) or anything you see on our website at a time of your choosing under the big tent or in one of our spacious studios!
Unique ways to create a gorgeous memory of Acadia!
Complete this form to request a time and to review more info on all the possibilities!
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Saturdays 12-2
Location
ArtWaves Campus
Fees/Admission
$180.00 for a two hour workshop for 2 to 6 people, plus materials fees
$30.00 for each additional person up to 12 total for two hour workshop, plus materials fees
$270.00 for a three hour workshop for 2 to 6 people, plus materials fees
$45.00 for each additional person up to 12 total for three hour workshop, plus materials fees
MATERIALS FEE: Materials pricing is dependent on the type of workshop, so we will work with you regarding the fees once you have determined what you will do.
Contact Information
liz@artwavesmdi.org
Send Email
GET YOUR MOVEMENT ON!
YOGA BY THE BAY
Date and Time
Daily
9 a.m – 10 a.m. EDT
Location
Bar Harbor Inn & Spa, 1 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$15 per person.
Contact Information
Contact Beth for questions (340) 643-6467
Send Beth an Email
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
Get Your Movie On!
REEL PIZZA
https://www.reelpizza.net/now-playing
Location: 33 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor
This week’s showings include Bullet Train and Elvis.
CRITERION THEATRE
https://www.criteriontheatre.org/
Location: 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Reel Pizza and ImprovAcadia Presents ImproVision
ImprovAcadia returns to Reel Pizza for their hilarious collaboration. The cinema will present an old B movie without sound and the cast of ImprovAcadia will improvise a voice over for an entire new story with new characters. The cast won't know what the film will be until it comes on the screen and a style of movie will be picked by an audience member.
Oh, and there's delicious pizza and drinks available!
Date and Time
Monday Sep 5, 2022
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Monday 9/5 8pm-9:30pm
Location
Reel Pizza
33 Kennebec Pl
Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$7
Website
https://www.reelpizza.net/now-playing
Contact Information
207 288 3811
Send Email
Get Your Food On!
HOMEMADE PIES AT THE YWCA MDI
Join the Y for its Tuesday pie sales at the YWCA Mount Desert Island. All the pies are homemade by YWCA volunteers, and the proceeds go to the Y’s lodging program for women and girls.
Date and Time
Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. or until sold out.
Location
36 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME
207-288-5008
Cost
$20 – $30
Website
Contact Information
Suzanne White-Kelly
Send Email
BAR HARBOR’S EDEN FARMER’S MARKET
Maine grown, raised and value added delights in Bar Harbor. Sundays, 9 a.m. – Noon, rain or shine, Mother’s Day weekend until the end of October.
Date and Time
Sundays
9 a.m. – Noon
Location
Park and Main Street at the YMCA parking lot, Bar Harbor
Website
http://mdifarmersmarkets.com
GET YOUR CIVIC DUTY ON!
TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR:
Conservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday September 6, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Town Office or Zoom
Agenda / Zoom
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The Town of Southwest Harbor Planning Board
will hold a Public Hearing
September 15, 2022
for:
Eighty Degrees South LLC
Regular Meeting Schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted)
Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
Select Board: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month @ 6 p.m.
Conservation Commission: 1st Tuesday of every month @ 4 p.m. via zoom
Planning Board: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month @ 6 p.m. at the Town Office and via zoom
Historical Cemetery Committee: 3rd Wednesday of every month @ the Town office or otherwise specified @ 2 p.m.
Harbor Committee: 2nd Monday of every month @ 6 p.m.
Shellfish Committee: 2nd Monday of every month @ 5 p.m.
Board of Appeals: 2nd Wednesday of every month (as needed) @ 6 p.m.
Warrant Committee: as needed
New Task Force!
The Solid Waste Reduction Task Force is looking for members.
Please contact the Town Office to sign up.
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Nomination papers are still available at the Southwest Harbor Town Office until September 23, 2022 for the following position:
Select Board Member remainder of a three-year term
Nomination papers must be returned by 5:00 P.M., Friday, September 23, 2022
Please direct questions to the town clerk
TREMONT:
Check out upcoming meetings here.
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.”
Bar Harbor School Committee
September 6, 2022, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Conners-Emerson School Library
Town Council
September 6, 2022, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
@Council Chambers
September 7, 2022,
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@Council Chambers
September 8, 2022,
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@Council Chambers via Zoom
REGULAR SCHEDULE OF BAR HARBOR’S MAIN COMMITTEE/BOARD MEETINGS
· Town Council meetings– the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m.
· Planning Board meetings- the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.
· Design Review Board– the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
· Appeals Board – As needed, call the Planning Office for meeting times
MOUNT DESERT:
September 6, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
September 6, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
For a town calendar, check here.
Especially interested in authors sharing their work. Good write up. Thank you