Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Featured Events
Acadia Night Sky Festival
September 9, 2010 - September 13, 2010
Indoor and outdoor events that will foster love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park as a night sky-friendly destination. The list of events, u...
Art in the Park
September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010
35 painters and photographers will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. Rain or shine....
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Dance Classes (Introductory and Intermediate)
September 7, 2010 - November 9, 2010
10-week dance classes (Ballroom, Latin & Swing).
Introductory Class: 7-8 PM, covering 7 dances, no partner necessary or experience assumed.
Intermediate ...
Acadia Night Sky Festival
September 9, 2010 - September 13, 2010
Indoor and outdoor events that will foster love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park as a night sky-friendly destination. The list of events, u...
Night Sky Boat Cruise Under the Stars
September 9, 2010 - September 9, 2010
Join us on Bar Harbor Whale Watches 112' jet -powered catamaran Friendship Five for a night-time cruise on Frenchman Bay and along the shores of Acadia Nat...
Panel Discussion
September 9, 2010 - September 9, 2010
This lecture will inform the audience about ongoing efforts at the state and local levels to preserve the night skies. It presents the case for protecting...
Photography Workshop
September 9, 2010 - September 11, 2010
When the sun goes down, don’t put your camera away. Learn to photograph Acadia’s night sky with photographer and naturalist Bob Thayer. Bob will lead you...
Stars Over Sand Beach
September 9, 2010 - September 9, 2010
Sit back and gaze at Acadia’s amazing night sky and hear some stories and science associated with the stars. Dress warmly and please minimize flashlight us...
The Living Web:Conservation and Connections
September 9, 2010 - September 9, 2010
The Penobscot Watershed Eco-Center (PWEC) in Bar Harbor has been created to celebrate the Penobscot river, its watershed, and the diverse cultural benefits...
From The River To The Sea: Poems By Alan Jenkins
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Poet Alan Jenkins, one of the best-known British contemporary poets, will be at College of the Atlantic’s Gates Community Center on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p...
How is the Vanishing Night Sky Affecting Behavior of People and Wildlife?--Reading/Discussion
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
“How is the Vanishing Night Sky Affecting Behavior of People and Wildlife?” The discussion will be led by Elissa Chesler, a Principle Investigator/Assista...
Knowing the Night
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
What happens in the park when the sun goes down? Use your senses to explore the adaptations and intrigue of the night world during an easy one mile walk. F...
Opera Night
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Meet and hear a lecture by Margo Melton Nutt, daughter of 1940s radio performer, film star, tenor, and car collector James Melton. See Melton's most famous...
Picnic with the Planets
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
You bring your picnic dinner and we’ll bring the solar system. Dine amongst the planets and learn a few facts. For more adventure, where a costume and re...
Silent Auction
September 10, 2010 - September 12, 2010
An exhibition and silent auction will be held of 10 signed one-of-a-kind prints specially commissioned and framed for the Acadia Night Sky Festival from th...
Workshop
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Owl Pellet Dissection: Science from the inside out. Dissect a real owl pellet and discover what an owl ate for lunch!...
“The Biology of Light” --Panel Discussion
September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
“The Biology of Light” will feature Jackson Lab scientists and others who research how humans and other living organisms respond to the star light known on...
Gluscabe’s Sky Map
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
John Bear Mitchell, Penobscot, Associate Director, Wabanaki Center at the University of Maine, Orono will present “Gluscabe’s Sky Map” a view of the sky fr...
Jesup Library Book Sale Buck A Bag Day!!
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
Come to the Jesup Library Book Sale Fill A Bag For A Buck Day!! Hardcovers, paperbacks, videos, records are all for sale at this incredible discounted rate...
Patriot Day at the Museum
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
Join the Museum's Director for personal tours of the Museum's collection of magnificent 'Brass Era' automobiles....
Star Party on Cadillac Mountain
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
Rangers, volunteers, and local astronomers will point out constellations and other night sky features visible with the naked eye, binoculars, and through t...
Understanding Our Universe
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
Through hands-on, family friendly activities, discover how simple observations on earth can offer clues to the greater mysteries of our planet, solar syste...
Alpha Course
September 12, 2010 - November 21, 2010
EVENING ALPHA
Sundays: September 12 – November 21
We would like to invite you to join us at the Alpha course. “Alpha” is a short, practical introduct...
Brennen Lowe Memorial Golf Tournament
September 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Forty plus golfers come together for four or five hours on Sunday morning to play golf and have lunch. Little do they know how much good their morning of f...
Downeast Dog Scouts Troop 159 September Walk and Meeting
September 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010
The Downeast Dog Scouts September activity will be a Carriage Road walk in Acadia National Park. Meet at the Jordan Pond Boat Ramp/Nature Trail Parking Ar...
Star Party at Seawall
September 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Rangers, volunteers, and local astronomers will point out constellations and other night sky features visible with the naked eye, binoculars, and through t...
Understanding Our Universe
September 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Through hands-on, family friendly activities, discover how simple observations on earth can offer clues to the greater mysteries of our planet, solar syste...
Sunrise on Cadillac Summit
September 13, 2010 - September 13, 2010
A fitting conclusion to the Night Sky Festival, witness the daily ritual of nighttime starlight giving way to our daytime star, the sun. Dress warmly. (Ran...
Meet Your Farmer
September 14, 2010 - September 14, 2010
“Meet Your Farmer”
8 short films by Cecily Pingree and Jason Mann
Gates Community Center, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor,
Tuesday September 14th a...
A Rocket Made of Ice
September 15, 2010 - September 15, 2010
Gail Gutradt reads from her work in progress of stories from personal experience at a visionary community for children in rural Cambodia. Visit a charmed ...
MIFF by-the-Sea
September 17, 2010 - September 20, 2010
This best-of selection of this summer's Maine International Film Festival is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy. A variety of films will screen ...
Wine Tasting with 90+ Cellars
September 17, 2010 - September 17, 2010
Experience the wines of 90+ Cellars: Indulgence Made Affordable.
90+ Cellars purchases surplus bottled wines that have already scored 90 or more point...
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust MDI YMCA Half Marathon
September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
This race, a major fundraiser for the MDI Y is USATF certified. Nine miles of the challenging course is in Acadia National Park. This race fills quickly. F...
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust MDI YMCA Half Marathon
September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
This race, a major fundraiser for the MDI Y is USATF certified. Nine miles of the challenging course is in Acadia National Park. This race fills quickly. F...
MDI YMCA’s Fall 5K
September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
This professionally timed race is held on a GPS measured course. For more information, contact 288-3511, fitness@mdiymca.org or visit www.mdiymca.org....
Bar Harbor Volkswalk
September 20, 2010 - September 20, 2010
This self-guided, family-friendly 10 km volkswalk will take you through downtown Bar Harbor, Sieur du Monts Spring in Acadia and the College of the Atlanti...
Art in the Park
September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010
35 painters and photographers will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. Rain or shine....
An Evening with John Muir
September 26, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Actor Lee Stetson will bring America's foremost conservationist back to life to delight and inspire his audience. Mr. Stetson has portrayed John Muir in Yo...
Hike for Mike
October 3, 2010 - October 11, 2010
Hike for Mike is a week-long event to benefit the Acadia Family Center. It starts with a Gear Up Party on Sunday, October 3, followed by a week of hiking t...
Family Day
October 10, 2010 - October 10, 2010
Celebrate Columbus Day. Take a ride in our 1927 Model T Ford, enjoy free popcorn while you watch classic silent movies, and see our collection of amazing '...
JDRF Walk for Diabetes
October 10, 2010 - October 10, 2010
A 4 mile walk for diabetes starting and ending at The Jackson Laboratory with route taking us through Bar Harbor (Main St.) shore path and back Main. 10-10...
Mount Desert Island Marathon
October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010
Six island communities host the 9th annual MDI Marathon. A weekend of special events ending with the 26-mile, 385-yard marathon run Sunday at 8am along a s...
A Victorian Evening
October 23, 2010 - October 23, 2010
Enjoy 'High Tea' served by volunteers dressed in period attire. Dance to popular hits from the 1900s, amid our collection of 'Brass Era' automobiles.
Rese...
Author Reading by Paul Doiron
October 28, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Reading by Paul Doiron, editor in chief of DownEast Magazine, from his first novel, The Poacher's Son. "Set in the wilds of Maine, this is an explosive ta...
MDI YMCA’s Annual Family Halloween Party
October 29, 2010 - October 29, 2010
This event includes games and activities appropriate for children age 9 and under. Young and old are encouraged to dress up for the costume contest. Call 2...
All-Day Waltz Workshop
November 6, 2010 - November 6, 2010
All-day workshop on Continuity-Style American Waltz
Registration: 11 AM - Noon
Training Sessions (3x): Noon - 6 PM
Dinner (Potluck?): 6 - 7:30 PM
Open ...
MDI YMCA’s Las Vegas Night
November 6, 2010 - November 6, 2010
This fundraiser for the MDI Y includes Casino style games, appetizers, cash bar, music and more. Come in your favorite Vegas style costume or come as you a...
16th Annual Early Bird Pajama Sale & 3rd Annual Bed Races
November 20, 2010 - November 20, 2010
6a.m. Set your alarm early and shop in your PJs for extra discounts. Sale hours are 6-9am. The bed and pajama parade will begin at the Village Green at 10a...
Village Holidays & Midnight Madness Sale
December 3, 2010 - December 3, 2010
5pm-midnight. Help us welcome Santa to Bar Harbor on the Village Green at 5pm. Plenty of activities for adults and children, including having pictures take...
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