July 1Southwest Harbor Public LibraryOn Display All Month---A Celebration of Art Silent Auction. Check out the "Buy It Now" option. Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m., Infant/Toddler Stories; 10:30 a.m., Pre-K Stories; 6 p.m., Knitters and 6:15 p.m., MDI Writers. Call 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryOn Display All Month---A Celebration of Art Silent Auction. Check out the "Buy It Now" option.
Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m., Infant/Toddler Stories; 10:30 a.m., Pre-K Stories; 6 p.m., Knitters and 6:15 p.m., MDI Writers. Call 244-7065.
July 4Independence Day
Independence Day
July 5Swan's Island Lobster Feed and CarnivalFrom 11 a.m to 5 p.m. at the old ballfield in Atlantic. Transportation will be provided from the Swan's Island ferry terminal at 11 a.m. Trips back at 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Call the terminal at 244-3254 for schedule and ticket info. There will be a Dunk tank, Bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn, games, chili cook off, pie baking contest and much more. Old fashioned races are free!!! For details call 831-4192, 831-1657, 460-4437 or 526-4458.
Swan's Island Lobster Feed and CarnivalFrom 11 a.m to 5 p.m. at the old ballfield in Atlantic. Transportation will be provided from the Swan's Island ferry terminal at 11 a.m. Trips back at 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Call the terminal at 244-3254 for schedule and ticket info. There will be a Dunk tank, Bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn, games, chili cook off, pie baking contest and much more. Old fashioned races are free!!! For details call 831-4192, 831-1657, 460-4437 or 526-4458.
July 6Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10 a.m. 244-7065.Southwest Harbor Public LibrarySummer Reading Camp, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31. Camp is for children ages 5 to 9. There is no cost to families because of provided donations. Call 244-7065 to register.Southwest Harbor Historical SocietyBusiness meeting of the historical society at the Chamber of Commerce at 20 Village Green Way at 7 p.m. 244-9264.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10 a.m. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public LibrarySummer Reading Camp, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31. Camp is for children ages 5 to 9. There is no cost to families because of provided donations. Call 244-7065 to register.
Southwest Harbor Historical SocietyBusiness meeting of the historical society at the Chamber of Commerce at 20 Village Green Way at 7 p.m. 244-9264.
July 7Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10 a.m. 244-7065.Harbor House HappeningsHarbor House Children's Center PlayGarden will have a private opening for donors, parents and supporters from 5-7 p.m. 244-3713.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10 a.m. 244-7065.
Harbor House HappeningsHarbor House Children's Center PlayGarden will have a private opening for donors, parents and supporters from 5-7 p.m. 244-3713.
July 8Acadia Senior CollegeAs part of Acadia Senior College's Summer Sampler, Bill Clark, retired Park Ranger and geology instructor, will offer three sessions of his Geology of MDI Class. On Wednesday, July 8 the class will meet at Thompson Island, July 15 at Schooner Head and July 22, Jordan Pond. Participants provide their own transportation and each class will travel to multiple sites. Fields trips are strenuous, you need good footwear and must sign an sssumption of risk form. Participants should read Gilaman's The Geology of Mount Desert Island. There are no prior registratiions, no fees, and no memberships are required. All sessions will be from 7-10 a.m. Contact Acadia Senior College at 288-9500 for more information or learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org or www.acadiaseniorcollege.org.Harbor House HappeningsHarbor House Chilren's Center PlayGarden, MDI's first natural play area will have a public opening from 3-5 p.m. 244-3713.Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog; 6 p.m. Knitters and 6-8 p.m. Parade Preparation. 244-7065.
Acadia Senior CollegeAs part of Acadia Senior College's Summer Sampler, Bill Clark, retired Park Ranger and geology instructor, will offer three sessions of his Geology of MDI Class. On Wednesday, July 8 the class will meet at Thompson Island, July 15 at Schooner Head and July 22, Jordan Pond. Participants provide their own transportation and each class will travel to multiple sites. Fields trips are strenuous, you need good footwear and must sign an sssumption of risk form. Participants should read Gilaman's The Geology of Mount Desert Island. There are no prior registratiions, no fees, and no memberships are required. All sessions will be from 7-10 a.m. Contact Acadia Senior College at 288-9500 for more information or learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org or www.acadiaseniorcollege.org.
Harbor House HappeningsHarbor House Chilren's Center PlayGarden, MDI's first natural play area will have a public opening from 3-5 p.m. 244-3713.
Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog; 6 p.m. Knitters and 6-8 p.m. Parade Preparation. 244-7065.
July 9Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Eileen Brennan at 10 a.m. 244-7065.Claremont Lecture SeriesDr, Gregory Silber, author of NOAA regulations protecting right whales from colliding with ships will be speaking on "Protecting Whales from Human Threats and Other Whale Tales". Claremont Hotel, Southwest Harbor at 8:15 p.m.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Eileen Brennan at 10 a.m. 244-7065.
Claremont Lecture SeriesDr, Gregory Silber, author of NOAA regulations protecting right whales from colliding with ships will be speaking on "Protecting Whales from Human Threats and Other Whale Tales". Claremont Hotel, Southwest Harbor at 8:15 p.m.
July 10Christmas in July SaleSeal Cove Baptist Church from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Arts, crafts, goodies, Christmas decorations and much more.
Christmas in July SaleSeal Cove Baptist Church from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Arts, crafts, goodies, Christmas decorations and much more.
July 11Flamingo FestivalJoin Harbor House Community Service Center for a celebration of the community's spirit at its annual Harbor House Flamingo Festival! The theme this year is Cirque du Flamingo! The Grand Pink Flamingo parade starts Saturday at 9 am. Afterwards be sure to catch the carnival and live mini circus. There will be jugglers, clowns, unicyclists, games, craft fair, and activities for the whole family. The Polo & Yacht Club cocktail party will be on Sunday starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Causeway Club Barn. Local steel drum band, Flash in the Pans, will be taking over the Pemetic Green on Main Street on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to wear your pink! For more information call Harbor House at 244-3713.Christmas in July SaleRefer to July 10.Paper back Book SaleSouthwest Harbor Public Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of paperback books for sale on the Pemetic Green. All books $1 unless marked otherwise.
Flamingo FestivalJoin Harbor House Community Service Center for a celebration of the community's spirit at its annual Harbor House Flamingo Festival! The theme this year is Cirque du Flamingo! The Grand Pink Flamingo parade starts Saturday at 9 am. Afterwards be sure to catch the carnival and live mini circus. There will be jugglers, clowns, unicyclists, games, craft fair, and activities for the whole family. The Polo & Yacht Club cocktail party will be on Sunday starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Causeway Club Barn. Local steel drum band, Flash in the Pans, will be taking over the Pemetic Green on Main Street on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to wear your pink! For more information call Harbor House at 244-3713.
Christmas in July SaleRefer to July 10.
Paper back Book SaleSouthwest Harbor Public Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of paperback books for sale on the Pemetic Green. All books $1 unless marked otherwise.
July 12Downeast Dog Scouts Troops #159The Downeast Dog Scouts July activity will be a walk in Surry. A picnic and troop meeting will follow the walk. Time is 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--contact the Dog Scouts for meeting location. downeastdogscouts@yanoo.com or 266-5807.
Downeast Dog Scouts Troops #159The Downeast Dog Scouts July activity will be a walk in Surry. A picnic and troop meeting will follow the walk. Time is 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--contact the Dog Scouts for meeting location. downeastdogscouts@yanoo.com or 266-5807.
July 13Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10 a.m. 244-7065.Acadia Senior CollegeMoorhead "Mike" Kennedy, wewll known as a former Iranian hostage, will present two sessions of his course on Islam on July 13 and August 17. The class will meet in the Mellon Room of Northeast Harbor Library from 5-6:30 p.m. Contact the college at 288-9500 or learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org or www.acadiaseniorcollege.org for more information. Bass Harbor Memorial LibraryKnitting classes from 10-11 a.m. $10 a class or $40 for all four classes. Bring your own yarn. 244-3798 to register or for information.
Acadia Senior CollegeMoorhead "Mike" Kennedy, wewll known as a former Iranian hostage, will present two sessions of his course on Islam on July 13 and August 17. The class will meet in the Mellon Room of Northeast Harbor Library from 5-6:30 p.m. Contact the college at 288-9500 or learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org or www.acadiaseniorcollege.org for more information.
Bass Harbor Memorial LibraryKnitting classes from 10-11 a.m. $10 a class or $40 for all four classes. Bring your own yarn. 244-3798 to register or for information.
July 14Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10 a.m. 244-7065.
July 15Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Reader Dog; 6 p.m. Knitters and 6:15 p.m. MDI Writers. 244-7065. Southwest Harbor Historical SocietyThis month's program will be about the "Mom & Pop" stores in the neighborhoods, as well as other local businesses. American Legion Hall at 7 p.m. Call 244-9264 for information.Acadia Senior CollegeRefer to July 8th for the college's Summer Sampler.
Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Reader Dog; 6 p.m. Knitters and 6:15 p.m. MDI Writers. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Historical SocietyThis month's program will be about the "Mom & Pop" stores in the neighborhoods, as well as other local businesses. American Legion Hall at 7 p.m. Call 244-9264 for information.
Acadia Senior CollegeRefer to July 8th for the college's Summer Sampler.
July 16Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Eileen Brennan at 10 a.m. 244-7065.
July 1714th Annual Hospice RegattaThe Regatta is planned for the weekend of July 17-19 this year. This is the signature event and largest individual fundraiser for Hospice of Hancock County, which is our local independent volunteer hospice service. To register for events or for more information please call Hospice of Hancock County at 667-2531 or visit the website at www.hospiceofhancock.org.
14th Annual Hospice RegattaThe Regatta is planned for the weekend of July 17-19 this year. This is the signature event and largest individual fundraiser for Hospice of Hancock County, which is our local independent volunteer hospice service. To register for events or for more information please call Hospice of Hancock County at 667-2531 or visit the website at www.hospiceofhancock.org.
July 18Book SalePaperback book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. 207-244-7065.
Book SalePaperback book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. 207-244-7065.
July 19Bass Harbor Memorial LibraryThe library will be hosting "MDI Reads Ruth Moore" as part of a series of events during Ruth Moore Days, scheduled for July 19 through July 22 to celebrate the famous author. Copies of her first novel ," The Weir", will be on sale for $8. A discussion of the novel will be on Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Bass Harbor Memorial LibraryThe library will be hosting "MDI Reads Ruth Moore" as part of a series of events during Ruth Moore Days, scheduled for July 19 through July 22 to celebrate the famous author. Copies of her first novel ," The Weir", will be on sale for $8. A discussion of the novel will be on Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
July 20Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
July 21Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
July 22Acadia Senior CollegeRefer to July 8th for the colleges's Summer Sampler.Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog and 6:00 p.m. Knitters. 244-7065.
Acadia Senior CollegeRefer to July 8th for the colleges's Summer Sampler.
Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog and 6:00 p.m. Knitters. 244-7065.
July 23Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Eileen Brennan at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Eileen Brennan at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
July 25Art Show on the GreenTwo days of outstanding art by the Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine and sponsored by the Southwest Harbor/ Tremont Chamber of Commerce. Rain or shine. 207-244-9264.Garden Tour'A Festival of Flowers' garden tour of seven private gardens on the western side of Mount Desert Island from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 244-7065 or www.swharbor.lib.me.us.
Art Show on the GreenTwo days of outstanding art by the Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine and sponsored by the Southwest Harbor/ Tremont Chamber of Commerce. Rain or shine. 207-244-9264.
Garden Tour'A Festival of Flowers' garden tour of seven private gardens on the western side of Mount Desert Island from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 244-7065 or www.swharbor.lib.me.us.
July 26Art Show on the GreenRefer to July 25th.Parents' DayGarden TourBiennial garden tour benefiting Southwest Harbor Public Library. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour. For more information call the library at 244-7065.
Art Show on the GreenRefer to July 25th.
Parents' Day
Garden TourBiennial garden tour benefiting Southwest Harbor Public Library. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour. For more information call the library at 244-7065.
July 27Southwest Harbor Public LibraryMr. Mustache Reads Picture Books at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
July 28Open HouseThe new Don and Beth Strauss Center, a place where seniors who experience memory loss can go, make new friends and rekindle old friendships, will have an open house from 5-6:30 p.m. Refreshments and tours will be offered. It is located on 16 Community Lane in Southwest Harbor near the new Community Health Center. Southwest Harbor Public LibraryStorytime with Ephron Catlin at 10:00 a.m. 244-7065.
Open HouseThe new Don and Beth Strauss Center, a place where seniors who experience memory loss can go, make new friends and rekindle old friendships, will have an open house from 5-6:30 p.m. Refreshments and tours will be offered. It is located on 16 Community Lane in Southwest Harbor near the new Community Health Center.
July 29Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog and 6 p.m. Knitters. 244-7065.
Southwest Harbor Public Library10 a.m. Storytime; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reader Dog and 6 p.m. Knitters. 244-7065.
July 30Sailboat RaceNorth American Championship Race of the International One Design Class. 207-244-5182.Butterfly ReleaseEleventh Annual Butterfly Release at the Charlotte Rhoades Park butterfly garden at 4 p.m. $25 per person and children under 12 free. 207-244-5497 or Chamber of Commerce 207-244-9264.Southwest Harbor Public LibraryArt Auction Party & Raffle Drawing at 7:15 p.m. Tickets $10. 244-7065.
Sailboat RaceNorth American Championship Race of the International One Design Class. 207-244-5182.
Butterfly ReleaseEleventh Annual Butterfly Release at the Charlotte Rhoades Park butterfly garden at 4 p.m. $25 per person and children under 12 free. 207-244-5497 or Chamber of Commerce 207-244-9264.
Southwest Harbor Public LibraryArt Auction Party & Raffle Drawing at 7:15 p.m. Tickets $10. 244-7065.
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