Community Calendar

Online world premier show, Future…Present…Past—3 Comedies by Maine playwright Elizabeth Guffey, streaming from May 28 to June 30. Includes filmed intros and interview with the playwright, Elizabeth Guffey. The Future: “Alien Autopsy:” A science fair project gets really, really interesting when two young students “autopsy” an alien body they created. Cast members are: Madeline Smith, Ian Smith, and Kate Smith. The Present: “I Love You:” There’s nothing like a DMV to stir up emotions. A man waiting for his number to be called is surprised by an unusual declaration from the woman sitting next to him. Cast members are: Carmela Castro and Henry Quintal. The Past: “My Wife Thinks You’re Dead:” Jimmy’s at the bar, as usual, when an old flame turns up. 30 years later, is teen passion ever truly gone? Cast members are: Keith Anctil, Alison Guite, and David Wallace. Tech production by Phil Chin; Direction by Judy Lloyd and David Wallace.

Island Connections provided more than 16,000 meals and more than 3,600 rides in 2020, ensuring that senior citizens and people with disabilities on Mount Desert Island and the surrounding islands had access to food and vital medical appointments during the pandemic.<br/><br/> Inspired by this, three families are teaming up to match up to $16,000 donated to Island Connections between June 16 and July 16. John and Betsy Cochran have joined the owners of the Bar Harbor Campground and Coastal Kayaking Tours/Acadia Bike to fund the Provide A Ride $16K Matching Challenge. <br/><br/> Island Connections is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides rides to medical appointments including lifesaving treatments, delivers Meals on Wheels meals, and does grocery shopping for people who cannot do it for themselves.<br/><br/> “We are here to help those in need of transportation services or who experience food insecurity on the island to support their needs where they are,” says Doreen Willett, executive director of Island Connections. “Our commitment has only become stronger as we move forward through this time. Please help us ‘Provide A Ride’ by donating to our matching challenge.” <br/><br/> To make a donation, go online at www.islconnections.org/supporting-islandconnections/ProvideARideMatch; mail a check to Island Connections at 93 Cottage St., Suite 101, Bar Harbor ME 04609; or stop by the Island Connection offices to drop your donation in the secure donation box there. <br/><br/> “We are so fortunate to have this service and drivers for our community and area!” said the owner of Bar Harbor Campground, Binky MacQuinn. “Supporting Island Connections is a wonderful way to help so many others.”

The American Lung Association’s 2021 Cycle the Seacoast has been reimagined into a virtual Cycle Your Way format now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this allows you to get outside while still practicing social distancing! <br><br> Money raised will support public health efforts related to lung disease, including COVID-19 research. Over the next three years, the American Lung Association has pledged $25 million to: <br><br> • Provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. <br> • Protect public health by advocating for COVID and flu vaccines in underserved communities of color. <br> • Prevent future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus research. Who: Everyone! Not a cyclist? You can still sign up to do the virtual event and help support our cause! No cycling required. ???? <br><br> What: If you choose to participate in the cycling portion of the virtual event, complete 25, 50 or 100 miles on an indoor or outdoor bike (or mix of both) at your own pace and in segments if preferred. All virtual participants that raise the minimum $200 (or $100 for ages 7-17) by June 30th will receive an accomplishment medal and event t-shirt. You can earn incentives the more you raise! <br><br> When: Now through June 30th, 2021 <br><br> Where: Anywhere you’d like, just make sure to always practice social distancing. Sample routes throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts will be provided as well. <br><br> How: Visit the event website (CycletheSeacoast.org) and register as a virtual participant for $25. You will receive everything you need to successfully complete the virtual event once you’re registered! <br><br> Extras: Join our Cycle the Seacoast Club on Strava. You can connect your tracking devices to the Strava app so others can see your progress. We also encourage you to join our Cycle the Seacoast Facebook group to stay in touch with other participants and post photos of your ride/screenshots of your progress. <br><br>

Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Friends of Maine Coastal Islands (FOMCI) NWR are proud to sponsor a new bird watching series called “Bird Time on the Coast”. This series will include local bird experts who are knowledgeable about birds in our area, and will lead trips to some of their favorite bird hotspots along the coast of Maine. Bird Time on the Coast is open to all birding watching abilities from beginners to advanced. Dates and times have already been established for weekly bird walks in April and May with the first walk being on April 22. Walks will continue through October, so check the FOMCI website or sign up for their e-news to learn about other scheduled walks as they are organized. Registration is required to participate. Register on the FOMCI website at www.mainecoastislands.org/events. Walks are free and scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 am. The trips are limited to the first 10 people due to covid restrictions, but we hope to increase the size later in the year if the covid numbers go down. For more information, contact info@mainecoastislands.org or (207) 594-0600, ext. 5.

The American Lung Association’s 2021 Trek Across Maine has been reimagined into a virtual Cycle Your Way format now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this allows you to get outside while still practicing social distancing! <br><br> Money raised will support public health efforts related to lung disease, including COVID-19 research. Over the next three years, the American Lung Association has pledged $25 million to: <br><br> • Provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. <br> • Protect public health by advocating for COVID and flu vaccines in underserved communities of color. <br> • Prevent future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus research. <br><br> What: If you choose to participate in the cycling portion of the virtual event, complete 60, 120 or 180 miles on an indoor or outdoor bike (or mix of both) at your own pace and in segments if preferred. All virtual participants that raise the minimum $250 by June 30th will receive an accomplishment medal and event t-shirt. You can earn incentives the more you raise! <br><br> When: Now through June 30th, 2021. <br><br> Where: Anywhere you’d like, just make sure to always practice social distancing. Sample routes throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts will be provided as well. <br><br> How: Visit the event website and register as a virtual participant for $25. You will receive everything you need to successfully complete the virtual event from there! <br><br> Extras: Join our Trek Across Maine Group on Strava. You can connect your tracking devices to the Strava app so others can see your progress. We also encourage you to join our Trek Across Maine group to stay in touch with other participants and post photos of your ride/screenshots of your progress. <br><br>

The Geological Society of Maine (GSM) annually organizes field trips over a summer weekend that are usually attended by 50 or more people. Locations have included Mt. Desert Island, the western mountains in Bethel, Aroostook County, and southern coastal Maine. Due to Covid, a group field trip was not possible for this summer, so a new, unique approach has been developed that will allow GSM members and the general public to visit any of the selected 100 sites of geologic interest across the state. Depending on the site, you will see beautiful rock formations, unique landforms, or see how Mainers mined granite or gemstones across the state. Many of the sites are child-friendly and are likely located near your home. <br/><br/> Some of these sites are also potential “Geosites” for the aspiring Coastal Maine Geopark, a new community project for fostering awareness and place-based education about the geoheritage of coastal Maine. If you are interested in visiting these geologic sites of interest, go to the GSM website www.gsmmaine.org for more information and an interactive map that shows the sites and with a link to a description and photos.<br/><br/> The Geological Society of Maine was founded in 1974 and currently has over 200 members from Maine and elsewhere. GSM sponsors spring and fall meetings and a summer field trip weekend attended by professionals, students, academics, and hobbyists. GSM also offers grants for advancing the practice of geology in Maine.

Join United Ways across Maine for the first United Week of Action June 21 - June 25: 5 days with lots of ways to volunteer and give back. Start each morning with us online at 9 AM as we live stream from across the state to our social and YouTube (https://bit.ly/3zeZ1C1) channel to share warm fuzzies, volunteer stories, and more. Each day you can find activities in your local area and across the state to zoom in or join in and make a difference. And, on Thursday, June 24, The nine United Ways in Maine will host food, book, diaper, and basics needs drives across the state in support of ongoing pandemic recovery and rebuilding efforts. Drive Up or Drop by a United Week of Action community needs drive. FMI and a complete list of activities, trainings, workshops + more, visit: https://www.unitedwaysofmaine.org/week-of-action/

Largest American Kennel Club sanctioned dog show in northern New England with more than 2,000 AKC-registered purebreds of all breeds entered. Co-sponsored by Lewiston-Auburn, Central Maine and Penobscot Valley Kennel Clubs.

Kyudo -- "The Way of the Bow" is a contemplative art rooted in the art of archery dating from the Samurai era in Japan. Kyudo remains a very popular form of Budo or warriorship training practiced by over half a million people in Japan and increasingly in the West. Tashi Armstrong is a Kyudo Instructor trained by Kanjuru Shibata Sensei Head Master of the Heki Ryu Bisshu Chikurin - Ha school of Japanese Kyudo. <br><br> No pre-registration needed. Drop in participants are welcome.

Ladies League<br/> Every Tuesday 4:30-6:30 & Thursday 9am-noon<br/> Headed up by Jan Mckenna this league is designed to be fun & build camaraderie on the course.<br/> beginning May 18th & 20th<br/> FMI contact Dean at 207-364-3951 to sign up