Things to Do In Bar Harbor
Week of November 6, 2022
It’s our weekly round-up and I may have missed some things so apologies!
I’m just one person and very imperfect, 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 last week. Apologies for the big list. There were quite a few of them.
GET YOUR HERO ON!
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.
GET YOUR TOY DRIVE ON!
GET YOUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SALE ON!
GET YOUR RESOURCE LOCKER ON!
Get Your Run On!
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
Get Your Auction On!
The Summit Project - 3rd Annual Online Auction (WEEK 1)
The Summit Project tries to answer one question: How can we as a community of Mainers come together and ensure that our state’s post 9/11 fallen heroes are NOT forgotten?
Since Memorial Day 2013, The Summit Project has collected biographical stories and tribute stones that uniquely represent our fallen, and we have invited members of our community to carry them on tribute treks across Maine and all over the world. In just nine years, the lives of Maine heroes have been honored on Katahdin, Kilimanjaro, Everest, Iceland, Cadillac, Denali and have been carried through parades, marathons and marches across Maine and the USA.
Thousands of participants have come together to honor our heroes through action. In short, The Summit Project is a proven living memorial and helps us fulfill our duty as Maine citizens.
Run completely by volunteers, every fundraising dollar returns in full to directly improve the program. After nine strong years and a lot of hard work, TSP is setting the standard for honoring and remembering our heroes from Maine.
Our goal for this year is $10,000. Reaching this goal would: Allow more Gold Star families to attend each of our hosted events; broaden the outreach to our target audience; help improve the Honor Room at Portland MEPS where our heroes’ stones are displayed; maintain the Honor Case and other critical assets of the organization; provide for the ongoing operational needs of our program; contribute toward the purchase of a new trailer to assist with transporting our stones and stories across all 16 counties of Maine.
Date and Time
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - Saturday, November 5, 2022
Website
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/90643/auctions/132431?r=1&t=all
Contact Information
207-602-8626
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Get Your Handwork On!
CLASSES OFFERED (Click on link for more information)
Making a Felted Rug with Liz Cutler (at ArtWaves)
Wednesday, November 16th
Get Your Music On!
Live music at Fogtown Bar Harbor on Friday nights
Enjoy great craft brews and fine local and traveling musicians!
This Friday, Nov 18th, local duo Whippoorwill Wood will take the stage, playing a fun mix of acoustic rock, folk, and indie originals and covers. 8-10 p.m., 33 Cottage Street, downtown Bar Harbor.
More information at fogtownbrewing.com
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:
Thursdays
6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION:
Jesup Memorial Library, Mt Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Former Maine Poet Laureate Explores Creativity at Gilley Museum
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Wendell Gilley Museum welcomes former Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum as the museum’s November People-Nature-Art guest, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7pm for an online-only program. It is free and open to all. Sign up at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org
Kestenbaum is the author of six collections of poems; a book of brief essays on craft and community called “The View from Here;” he compiled and edited “Visualizing Nature,” a set of deeply personal essays on nature, ecology, sustainability, climate change, and philosophy by a wide range of contributors that honor nature's power to heal, inspire, guide, amaze, and strengthen.
He has written and spoken widely on craft making and creativity, and his poems and writing have appeared in small press publications and magazines. He served as Maine’s poet laureate from 2016-2021 and hosted “Poems from Here” on Maine Public Radio, and was the host/curator of the podcasts Make/Time and Voices of the Future.
He was the director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine for over twenty-five years, and was elected an honorary fellow of the American Craft Council in 2006. More recently, working with the Libra Foundation, he has designed and implemented a residency program for artists and writers called Monson Arts.
People-Nature-Art is a monthly program from the Gilley that explores the connections between art and nature.
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Location
Online only. Register at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events .
Fees/Admission
This event is free, but registration is required at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events.
Website
http://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events
Contact Information
(207)244-7555 , mel@wendellgilleymuseum.org , www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events
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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
Websitehttps://www.artwavesmdi.org/event
Contact Information207-266-0010
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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 limitedArtists 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
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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:
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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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
Tuesdays and/or Saturdays
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
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
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ArtWaves Drawing Game Night
Third Thursdays
In person drawing game nights at ArtWaves MDI!
Do you like games, want to see the fine arts studio, try sketching in a fun environment, stuck in a rut?
Want to try out new media and styles without in a fun way commitment?
Just want to get out of the house???
Roll the dice! Spin the wheel! Pick a card!!
Let the game choose your topics, compete against yourself, and enjoy the company of your community!
Free to attend for members and potential members
Masks, Vax'd, and Distancing for staff and participant safety
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Location
ArtWaves
Fees/Admission
Free
Website
https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-4575839
Contact Information
office@artwavesmdi.org
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ArtWaves Member Salon and Dessert Potluck
ArtWaves Member Salon and Dessert Potluck Saturday, November 19th. 6:30pm to 8:00pm ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4990834 Come meet other ArtWaves members and introduce yourself to Nikki Moser, our new Executive Director and Megan Madsen, our new Program Coordinator.Meet, greet, and EAT! We hope you will join us! ArtWaves members are welcome to bring a guest...or two...and a dessert...or two...!This is a FREE event! Please register so we know how may people to expect.
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location
ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
Free Event
Website
https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4990834
Contact Information
2072660010
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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
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
CRITERION THEATRE
The Criterion for showtime and all dates. The image below is not inclusive.
Location: 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Get Your Food On!
Open Table MDI!
For more information, click here.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at YWCA MDI
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at YWCA MDI. Reservations are required, call Abby at 288-5008.
Takeout is available for those not comfortable unmasking. Reservations still required.
Date and Time
Monday Nov 21, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Monday, November 21, 2022
5 pm
Location
YWCA MDI
36 Mt. Desert St.
Bar Harbor
Fees/Admission
Free of charge.
Website
https://www.ywcamdi.org/
Contact Information
Abby
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Thanksgiving Pie Sale at YWCA MDI
Thanksgiving pie sale at YWCA MDI. Pies are homemade by our fantastic volunteers. Give yourself a break this holiday and purchase a delicious pie. 10 am until sold out.
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Tuesday, November 22
10 am - 5 pm or sold out.
Location
YWCA MDI
36 Mt. Desert St.
Bar Harbor
Website
https://www.ywcamdi.org/
Contact Information
Suzanne
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TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
Regular Meeting Schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted). Calendar is here.
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
Absentee Ballots available at the Town Office until Thursday November 3rd, 2022.
TREMONT:
Selectboard Meeting
Event Date:
Monday, November 14, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting
Event Date:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
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.”
· 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
MONDAY
Harbor Committee
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@Council Chambers
Harbormaster Chris Wharff has a brief update on Harbor Operations B. There will also be further discussion on planning process items from GEI.
Task Force on the Climate Emergency
4:00 PM
@Auditorium
There will be quick updates on the Community Resilience Partnership and the Climate Ambassadors meeting, a report about the Conners-Emerson building project, Eben Salvatore’s update on the GEM season, Laura LAST NAME will talk about EV charger locations. The group will also talk about the upcoming budget, looking at biodiesel to replace heating oil, solar panels and community scale.
Conservation Commission
November 14, 2022, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
@3rd Floor Meeting Room - Suite 301
TUESDAY
Town Council
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
@Council Chambers
Town Manager Kevin Sutherland will not be at the council meeting and the group has a lighter agenda compared to the last few months. There will be public hearings on amendments to the General Assistance Ordinance and Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance.
Councilors will hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Finance Director Sarah Gilbert will give a report on the first four months of fiscal year 2023.
William Herrmann has applied for a new taxi license (Acadian Cab). There could be a motion “to maintain the maximum annual payouts under the Town’s Health Reimbursement Plan and to establish the maximum annual payouts under the Wage Stipend program as specified in the memo of November 9, 2022 from Betsy Spear.”
The council could also tweak the town’s personnel rules.
According to Sutherland,
“With last month’s approval to move forward with Consolidated Communications (CCI) to provide the Fiber Network for town facilities, we’ve also partnered with them to assist the Town in applying for grant monies to further build out Fidium (Fiber to the home) to the under/unserved parts of Bar Harbor.
“The first step in this process is to develop a town wide comprehensive report of where the needs are and to map the information so that we have a competitive application in the grant process.” - Manager’s Memo - Town Council Meeting of November 15, 2022 Page 3
They’ve received a bid from Brian Lippold of Casco Bay Advisors and the council could authorize Sutherland “to sign the contract with Casco Bay Advisors utilizing up to $15,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds as permitted by Federal law.”
WEDNESDAY:
Age Friendly Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
@3rd Floor Meeting Room - Suite 301
The Age Friendly Committee had not put out an agenda at press time.
Marine Resources Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Marine Resources Committee had not put out an agenda at press time.
Cruise Ship Committee Meeting
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
@Council Chambers
The committee will review the 2023 season, talk about election results, and receive an industry environmental update.
GREAT MEADOW WETLAND
Restoration of the 116-acre Great Meadow wetland will be discussed at a public scoping meeting at 7 PM at the YWCA of Mount Desert Island located at 36 Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor.
Public comment will be accepted online Nov 11-Dec 10.
More at go.nps.gov/AcadiaNews
MOUNT DESERT:
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
November 14, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
LUZO Advisory Group & Planning Board Public Meeting
November 15, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
Sustainability Committee Meeting
November 17, 2022 - 4:30 p.m.