May 02 Thursday
Join in the fun and register your team for a 2024 News & Brews Trivia night!
Team check-in starts at 5:30pm. Trivia starts at 6:00pm!
*Note that we can’t accept teams with more than 5 players.
Click HERE to see the full 2024 News & Brews schedule!
May 16 Thursday
Apr 29 Monday
Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.
May 04 Saturday
Shop at our yard sale first, before buying new gardening tools and yard equipment. The benefits are threefold, you save money, we raise money, and unwanted items are kept out of the landfills! Find tools and gardening equipment, lawn furniture, home decor, and books, among other gently used surprises and treasures. Save money while you repurpose items and help us clean out the barn!
Family-friendly fundraiser to support our youth education programs, including STEAM, humane awareness and the Blue Humanities. Beautiful mini-golf course has 18 holes; groups of up to 5 people can tee off together. First tee off at 10AM; last one at 1PM.
Join Maine Micro Artisans at Orchard Ridge Farm for a celebration of spring! The Apple Blossom Festival will feature makers from our talented community as well as food trucks, games, face painting and live music. Have a great family photo taken, sample local foods & indulge in handmade excellence.
On Saturday morning at 11, come make your own apple blossom wreath! All materials you need will be provided. You'll create a wreath with faux apple blossoms that will be a beautiful way to welcome spring right on your front door. Please purchase your tickets in advance for this.
On Sunday afternoon at 1, come make a whimsical apple blossom headband! All materials you need will be provided. This activity uses a hot glue gun and kids 9 and under will need supervision. Please purchase your tickets in advance for this.
Check out the event on Facebook for more information and the latest updates!
Yay! It’s Vernal Pool season!
Come learn about the amazing web of life that abounds in our vernal pools. Bonnie Potter, who has been exploring vernal pools for decade, will be our guide.
Of all the interesting ways to observe the advance of spring, vernal pools are one of the most fascinating. A vernal pool is a temporary woodland pond or small body of water, often overlooked, which plays a central role in the life cycle of many amphibians and turtles and the organisms that rely on them. They have important implications and impacts on local wildlife, outdoor recreation, and forestry operations. We invite anyone to come and learn why vernal pools are so important to protecting Maine’s woodlands.
Participants will learn about the species of frog, turtle, and salamander that rely on vernal pools; learn to identify and count egg masses; and learn about the complex dynamics that make vernal pools so fascinating.
(ELLSWORTH, MAINE)—Heart of Ellsworth, GrowSmart Maine, and the Ellsworth Historical Society will host the third annual Jane’s Walk in downtown Ellsworth on May 4, 2024. Community activist Jane Jacobs inspired this global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations. Jane’s Walk combines the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.
The Jane’s Walk festival takes place each year in May in more than 200 cities and towns around the world. Nearly 50 walks are happening across Maine and two in Ellsworth -- one in the morning, and one in the afternoon.
The morning walk, Riverside Renewal: Forest Bathing next to the Union River, will start at 10:00 am at the River Walk North trailhead, behind the Ellsworth Public Library. Led by Shep Erhart, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, this walk is a unique opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese practice of forest bathing. To ensure an intimate and immersive experience, this walk is capped at six participants. Don't miss out, RSVP now to secure your spot.
The afternoon walk, Life and Death in Ellsworth, will start at 3:00 p.m. at the Old Burial Grounds on State Street. Led by Jen Sala from the Ellsworth Historical Society and Nancy Smith of GrowSmart Maine, two esteemed local experts, this walk will provide a unique perspective on the urbanization and modernization of our small city. Participants will walk through downtown Ellsworth, stopping at locations of interest, including former schools and boarding homes, to discuss past, current, and potential uses of our downtown’s valuable historic buildings.
When participating in either walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring your curiosity about Ellsworth's history and interest in the downtown district. More information and registration for the morning walk can be found on Heart of Ellsworth’s website: https://www.heartofellsworth.org/janes-walk.
May 05 Sunday
May 06 Monday
May 08 Wednesday
Discover Girl Scout summer camps! Families and girls in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for an event filled with fun activities and a sneak peek into camp life. From mastering outdoor skills to exploring crafts and STEM, get a taste of the excitement that awaits at our overnight camps.
Let this event kick-off your summer of adventure, friendship, and fun! Open to both Girl Scouts and non-members alike, no experience necessary. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this summer unforgettable!
Can’t join us? No problem! Visit our website to explore our camp offerings and ignite your summer adventure: https://bit.ly/gsmecamp.
May 11 Saturday
Get your canoes and kayaks ready! The Sebec Canoe and Kayak Race will be May 11th. Eight miles of fun and excitement ending at Milo town boat landing with a free lunch, raffle drawings (one prize is a new 14.5' Old Town Canoe!!), medals,Registration starts at 7:30 at Sebec Village Reading Room. Hot beverages and donuts available. Adults-$20, 16 and younger-$15. Participants get an event tee shirt. Questions? Bobby Ellison 207-943-2317 or tanyaellison3@yahoo.com