Things to Do and Story Round Up
Upcoming events and the past week’s stories all in one place
Things to Do and Story Round Up
It’s our weekly roundup of future events and past stories. Week of August 15
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, but here you go!
Here are the links to our stories from the past week in case you missed any.
Cruise Ship Committee Agrees To Make Recommendations to Town Manager
No Exceptions to Town’s Vacation Rental Permits
Age-Friendly Committee Looks for New Members
Get Your Nature On!
Birds, Bugs, Birches, and Barnacles!
Do you love exploring nature, observing the details, and learning more about the world around you? Then our BioBlitz is just for you. It’s an Acadia National Park treasure hunt for science, and we need your help! We will work in small groups, each with a staff guide, to observe what is around us – from birds to bugs and birches to barnacles. We will work together to record as many species as possible using iNaturalist, a free app that makes it easy to share observations of biodiversity. After the morning’s field effort, all registered participants are invited to a celebratory picnic on campus. We’ll share our sightings from the day while we talk about more ways to stay connected and how to continue contributing to the efforts of monitoring biodiversity in Acadia National Park. Join us for this great opportunity to play, learn, and connect with nature, science, and your community. No prior experience is necessary.
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
Schoodic Institute
Fees/Admission
$5 / person
Website
https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/birds-bugs-birches-barnacles-2
Contact Information
info@schoodicinstitute.org 207-288-1310
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Get Your Comedy On!
Get Your Craft Fair On!
Island Arts Association's Annual Summer Craft Fair at the Pemetic Green
The Island Arts Association's Annual Summer Craft Fair will be on Saturday, August 20 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, August 21 from 10am - 5pm. Stop by and visit the local artisans showcasing their beautiful handmade crafts!
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 20, 2022 Sunday Aug 21, 2022
8/20/22 & 8/21/22 10am-5pm
Location
Pemetic Green, Southwest Harbor
Fees/Admission
Free
Website
http://islandartsassociation.com
Contact Information
Island Arts Association
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Get Your Book On!
Book Sale! The 51st Annual Book Sale at the Jesup Memorial Library.
Join the library for a reimagined book sale. This year's sale is one-day event and will be completely outside under a tent.
Date and Time
Saturday, August 20, 10 AM to 4 PM
Location
Jesup Memorial Library, Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Summer Reading Program: "I Love You Oceanly" by Hazel Mitchell
Date and Time
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, , 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM
To attend:
Register here or email eventsignup@jesuplibrary.org.
Location
Jesup Library
34 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME 04609
Author Talk: "American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Maine" by Nicholas Lund
From deep evergreen woods and interior lakes, fields and farmlands, to world famous beaches and rocky shorelines, Maine is a paradise for birds. Over 450 species are recorded in the state and because it’s ideal for both migrating birds in the fall and spring as well as year-long residents, birders can see a multitude of species in every season. Maine has many sanctuaries, wildlife preserves, and local parks and both the spectacular Baxter State Park and the staggeringly beautiful Acadia State Park on Mt. Desert Island. All of these factors combine to make Maine a premiere state for both birds and birders.
Date and time
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
To Register
https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/lund
Location
Jesup Memorial Library
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
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
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.
Get Your Music On!
BAR HARBOR TOWN BAND CONCERT
Join the Bar Harbor Town Band for an hour of march and concert band music under the stars on the Bar Harbor Village Green.
Date and Time
Mondays
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. EDT
Monday and Thursday evenings through August 15, 2022
Location
Village Green in Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
FREE
More Info
https://barharborband.org/
At the Criterion
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
Monday, July 25, 2022
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
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EN PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING WITH CHRISTINE LAFUENTE
Experience the magic of Mount Desert Island as you paint En Plein Air with renowned artist Christine Lafuente. A basic review of outdoor set-up, paint application, composition, and atmospheric color theory will be covered; however, most of the time spent together will be “hands-on” in the field with individual instruction at four select locations on the Island’s beautiful coves and shores.
Artists of all levels and styles are welcome, experience working in oils is recommended. The half-day sessions provide you the opportunity to work in the mornings with the instructor, leaving you the afternoons to continue to work independently, as you develop your own individual style. Pack a lunch and paint all day!
Date and Time
Monday, August 8, 2022
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
August 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2022
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$600 for a 4-day workshop ($590 for members) plus independent painting time on campus in the afternoons.
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4803298
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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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
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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. 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
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ELEMENTS OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL – SUMMER SERIES
Join Gabrielle and feel free to bring your questions and current work in progress! See the syllabus below.
To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event
Gabrielle is a young illustrator and multimedia artist. She grew up on a small island in Maine, and consistently finds her art influenced by her upbringing. She worked for the Illustration Institute based out of Portland Maine in 2020 producing a short documentary series about how drawing influences thinking. Gabrielle is currently enrolled at College of the Atlantic and is on course to graduate with a study in visual narratives. When she’s not drawing or crafting you can find her planning her next cross-country bike tour.
Date and Time
Sundays until August 28
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
Location
ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$42 per session
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event
Contact Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
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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
Calming Crafts for Adults - Recycled CD Coasters
Each Friday the Jesup Memorial Library will provide a space for people to gather in a no pressure, minimal skills required, fun, social way to engage in stress free crafts. You can bring your own craft project or take part in one we provide. This is a drop-in gathering. You are welcome to stay the whole hour or grab the project and go create in your own space.
We will even have craft projects available after Friday to grab and go. Check in at the circulation desk to see what we have available.
Date and Time
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Jesup Library
Fees
Free
LIVIAH’S CRAFTERNOONS
Kids aged 7-11 years of all skill levels Masks, vax’d (over 5), and distancing for staff and participant safety.
Date and Time
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
3 p.m – 5 p.m.
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$30 materials included or bring some of your own! ($20 for members)
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4878637
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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Rock Felting and Rock Painting
Rock Felting and Rock Painting Summer afternoon sessions to create a bit of topsy turvy when something soft like sheep's wool becomes hard (felted) into looking like a rock, then we paint real rocks to resemble something soft...like a cat or a bird or split the difference with a hedgehog! All materials, general merriment and materials included
Date and Time
Friday Aug 19, 2022
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town HIll Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$30 materials included or bring some of your own! ($20 for members)
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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Introduction to Encaustic with Dietlind Vander Schaaf
Introduction to Encaustic with Dietlind Vander Schaaf Encaustic, meaning “to burn in” in Greek, is an art form dating back to the 5th century BC. Used as a contemporary medium, it is a versatile method of painting with a beeswax-based paint and a heated palette.
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$360 for a 2-day workshop including materials ($350 for members)
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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
MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE (TEEN/ADULT)
Modern Dance Technique (Teen/Adult) In this introductory level class, we’ll work to develop a movement practice that centers both self-care and togetherness. We’ll work to access availability, spaciousness, presence, and pleasure both individually and collectively. Students will investigate basic patterns of choreography, experimenting with principles of velocity and momentum and exploring personal and shared movement impulses.
Participants of diverse abilities, needs, and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Dance experience is welcomed, but not necessary. No outdoor shoes or tap shoes in the studio. Please change out of shoes in the office area. Drinks in the office area only.
Date and Times
Monday Aug 8, 2022
6:15 PM – 7:15 p.m.
Mondays through Aug. 29
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$70 for 5 sessions ($60 for members)
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4849036
Contact Information
207-266-0010
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Ballroom Dance for Beginners with Caitlin Camarda
Learn basic steps and spins to popular ballroom dances including swing, foxtrot, rumba, waltz, hustle, and merengue.
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.(Arrive a few minutes early to settle in.)
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
$32.50 ($22.50 for members)Adults - Beginner LevelNo partner necessary!
Website
Contact Information
207-266-0010
Send Email
Get Your Movie On!
SEASIDE CINEMA – OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Bring the whole family and a blanket to sit on to our weekly outdoor movies under the stars! Movies are shown on a giant inflatable screen in Agamont Park, overlooking Frenchman Bay.
Free popcorn will be available!
Movies will start at dusk each Wednesday once the sun has gone down enough to show on the screen.
Date and Time
Wednesdays
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Movies are shown on Wednesday once the sun has gone down enough to see the screen.
Location
Agamont Park is located on the corner of West and Main Streets in Bar Harbor.
Fees/Admission
FREE
Website:
https://www.visitbarharbor.com/seaside-cinema
Contact Information
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
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Presented by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
Produced by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
OTHER CINEMAS
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
This week’s showings include Minions: The Rise of Gru; A Watershed Moment; Jurassic World: Dominion
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
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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
GET YOUR CIVIC DUTY ON!
TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR:
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
TREMONT:
August 15, 2022 - 5:00pm
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.”
August 16, 2022, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
@ Council Chambers
August 17, 2022, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
@ 3rd Floor Meeting Room - Suite 301
August 17, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
@ 3rd Floor Meeting Room - Suite 301
August 17, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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:
Upcoming Events
August 15, 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Summer Residents Association Annual Meeting
August 16, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
Sustainability Committee Meeting
August 18, 2022 – 4:30 p.m.