May 1

Southwest Harbor Public Library
Artist of the Month: Hook & I, Hooked Rugs and Display Case: Cristy Benson, Baskets.

May 3

Business Yard Sale
There will be a multi-business/family yard sale in the Fiddlers Green Restaurant parking lot from 8 am-noon. Some items include: upright vacs, floor fans, office chair,lamps,dishes,mini fridges,2 kitchen units, printer,scanner,monitors,coat racks, kids stuff, etc. Call 244-5388 at Acadia Cottages.

MDI Lionesses Rummage Sale
at the McEachern building (behind BHBT), in Southwest Harbor from 8 am until noon. Someone will be there on Friday after 4 pm for anyone who wants to drop off clean used items.

A Celebration of Life
a celebration of Barbara Workman's life will be at the Tremont Community Center from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be a potluck meal and time to socialize with family and friends. Call 244-9199.

70th Wedding Celebration
There will be an " Open House" at the Tremont Parish House from 11 am to 2 pm to celebrate Harvey and Charlotte Sawyer"s 70th wedding anniversary for people to stop by for refreshments and congratulations. No gifts please.

May 7

Southwest Harbor Public Library
10 am infant/toddler stories; 10:30 am pre-k stories and 6:30 pm knitters. NO READER DOG THIS MONTH.

Music at Sips Restaurant
The Wave: Ultimate mellow vocals and jazz from 7-9 pm. Call for reservations at 244-4550.

May 8

Gardening Class
Every Thursday morning through June 12 at the Rhoades Park Butterfly Garden in Southwest Harbor. Free. To register call Ann Judd 266-6047 or the Southwest Harbor Town Office at 244-5404.

May 10

Pet Walk
10 am at the Pemetic School, Main Street, Southwest Harbor. Pets will be judged on the way they are dressed and how they walk. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds to benefit the SPCA. For information--CeCelia Palow, 479-3022 or cpalow@hotmail.com.

Wine Tasting
Complimentary wine tasting at Sawyer's Specialties, Main Street, Southwest Harbor from 2-5 pm.

Spring Fling and BBQ
at Great Harbor Condominiums, 79 East Ridge Road in Southwest Harbor. Will run from 11 am to 4 pm. Questions call Samantha at 276-3322 ext 242.

Mother's Day Bake and Gift Sale
The Southwest Harbor Public Library is holding a fundraiser to buy bean bag chairs for it's children's room. 9 am - 1 pm. Call 244-7065.

Bottle Drive & Bake Sale
Send Cub Scouts to camp. 8 am-12 pm at the Tremont Parish House. Please bring your bottles and cans to the parish house and enjoy the bake sale. For pickup call Maggie 244-5339, Beth 244-0132 or Lori 244-7936.

May 11

Mother's Day

May 12

Southwest Harbor Historical Society
Business meeting at 7 pm at the Chamber of Commerce, 20 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor. Call 244-9264.

May 13

Southwest Harbor Public Library
Book Talk--Martha Dudman and Black Olives at 7 pm. Call 244-7065.

May 14

Music at Sips Restaurant
Bruce Cassady trio: Jazz from the old school. 7-9 pm. Call for reservations at 244-4550.

Southwest Harbor Public Library
10 am infant/toddler stories; 10:30 am pre-k stories; 6-8 pm MDI Writers Group and 6:30 pm knitters. Call 244-7065.

Open House
There will be an open house at The First Bank's new facilities on Main Street, Southwest Harbor at 6:30 pm. Refreshments and a door prize.

May 15

Gardening Class
Refer to May 8.

Benefit for Island Connections
Annual Popover and Tea Time event. Two seatings at 2 and 2:30 p.m. at the Jordan Pond House. Transportation will be provided from Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. Reservations by May 12th. Call Sue Olson 288-4457.

May 17

Spring Bulb Tour
9:30 am-3:30 pm at the W.P. Stewart estate, 32 Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor. Rain date- May 18th. Proceeds to benefit Island Connections. $15 and under 12 free with adult. Call 288-4457.

Armed Forces Day

Plant Sale
8 am to 12 noon at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Call 244-7065.

May 18

Downeast Dog Scouts Troop 159 Meeting
12 noon - 3 pm. Mount Desert Island---Call for location and directions. The Downeast Dog Scouts Troop is a membership organization in Hancock County that promotes responsible dog guardianship and increases the awareness of the human/canine bond. The troop offers many educational and fun dog centered activities. The Downeast Dog Scouts Troop is affiliated with the Dog Scouts of America. Information about the Dog Scouts of America is available at www.dogscouts.org. For more information 664-2994 or downeastdogscouts@yahoogroups.com.

American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure
on Mount Desert Island . 100K: 7 am check-in and 8 am start. 50K: 8 am check-in and 9 am start. 25K: 9 am check-in and 10 am start. Start/Finish: College of the Atlantic. Register now at 1-888-Diabetes or online at www.diabetes.org/tour. Call locally 244-3020 David Lloyd at Seawall Motel.

May 20

Southwest Harbor Public Library
Google Book Search Demonstration. 7 pm. Call 244-7065.

Southwest Harbor Historical Society Program
"World War II: Home and Away" at the American Legion Hall at 7 pm. Call 244-9264.

Benefit Mexican Dinner
at the Deck House Restaurant at 7 pm. Fayelle and Michael "Miguel" Anderson present a Mexican dinner benefit for Safe Family Exchange. $40 per person, gratuity included and cash bar. Entertainment by the Deck House Players. For reservations call 244-5044.

May 21

Southwest Harbor Public Library
10 am infant/toddler stories; 10:30 am pre-k stories and 6:30 pm knitters. Call 244-7065.

Tremont Consolidated School Science Night
A chance for students and families to explore science fun through hands on experiments. Interactive experiments exploring robotics, body science, optics, chemistry and a chance to play traffic engineer. 5:30 pm.

Music at Sips Restaurant
Halfway There returns with Brian Steward, Jim Vekasi and Leonore Hildebrandt. 7-9 pm. Call for reservations 244-4550.

May 22

Gardening Class
Refer to May 8.

May 24

Beth Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund
This benefit will be at the Deck House from 7 pm to midnight. $50 per person or $80 per couple. It will feature dishes from local restaurants, salad, rolls and dessert as well as a cash bar. Space will be limited. Call Mary Corrow at 288-5011, ext.900 for reservations.

Spring Bulb Tour
At the W.P. Stewart Estate, 32 Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor. 9:30 am- 3:30 pm. Pre-ticket Sales or Tickets at the Gate are $15.00. Call 207-288-4457. To Benefit: Volunteers on MDI, Helping Seniors and Disabled Neighbors--program@islconnections.org. Rain date is Sunday, May 25. www.islconnections.org for more details.

May 25

Union Trust Westside Ride
29 mile bike ride sponsored by the Union Trust Bank. Also added this year, a new, 10 mile fun ride for the whole family. Call Margy Vose or Scott Phelps at Harbor House at 207-244-3713.

May 26

Memorial Day

May 28

Music at Sips Restaurant
The New Trad Trio: Swing in the style of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller. 7-9 pm. Call for reservations 244-4550.

School Concert
The Tremont School concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Southwest Harbor Public Library
10 am infant/toddler stories; 10:30 am pre-k stories and 6:30 pm knitters. Call 244-7065.

May 29

Gardening Class
Refer to May 8.