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Mommy & Me Playgroup
Mommy & Me Playgroup

We’re excited to announce a fun new weekly gathering for Moms and their little ones. Every Thursday at 10:00am Moms and their little ones are invited to gather for this informal playgroup. It’s a great chance for some “mom company” and for babies to make some of their first friends. New faces are always welcomed to come take part!

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View fullsize According to researchers, the perfect way to spend a rainy spring day is in Ellsworth enjoying a Mexican-themed lunch and a movie at The Grand. Mission accomplished ✅ #neighborhoodhouse #fieldtrip #aprilvacation
View fullsize “Season finale” for the Community Cafe with a new record of 409 lunches served (might have had something to do with the lobster rolls 🦞). ThANKS to our luncheon sponsors, fantastic volunteers and all who joined us throughput the year. W
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View fullsize Don’t let the snow ❄️ on the ground fool you. There was so@w major spring 🌞 cleaning going on Wednesday thanks to the hard work of this terrific volunteer crew from MDI High School. Thanks so much— we really appreciated the assist!
View fullsize April Break is just around the corner! We have two outings planned for kiddos in grades K and up. Mexican lunch 🌮 and a movie 🍿 on 4/22 and Pizza Party 🍕 and bowling 🎳 on 4/24. Each adventure runs from 11am-4pm. The fee is $25/child or $40/family
View fullsize 📸 Community Cafe 04/03/25: Rain didn't dampen the mood at Thursday's Community Cafe! With some generous help from our friends at @chadshotsauce , @mcmelectric207 and @sawyers_specialties, we served early 275 lunches to guests from across MDI! Than
View fullsize It may be April Fool's Day, but we're not joking around when it comes to lunch! Join us at the Community Cafe this Thursday. Our generous friends from @chadshotsauce , @mcmelectric207 and @sawyers_specialties will be helping us serve up lunch! Dine
View fullsize 📸 Highlights from our "Sip, Snack & Socialize" gathering on Thursday evening. We had a great crowd and want to thank all who turned out-- it was a fun evening! Thanks also to Michael Anderson for providing the music and to @milkandhone
View fullsize Wrap up your day the right way! Sip, Snack & Socialize! The FREE fun gets underway at 5:00. Tasty tidbits from @milkandhoneyneh, music with Michael Anderson. Complimentary soft drinks, or feel free to BYOB. It’s going to be a casual get-tog
View fullsize We’re excited to announce this new “Mommy & Me” group meeting right here every Thu. at 10:00. While it’s nice to give the little ones a chance to meet so@e of their first friends, it’s equally as nice for parents to
View fullsize 📸 Snapshots from the Community Cafe, 03.20.25 Another fun lunch in the books! Thanks to all of our volunteers in the kitchen and out, and especially to our lunch sponsors, @theknowlescompany, @lisahalljewelry and @timmurphystudios! When the dust se
View fullsize Picklin’ a plenty today in prep for Thursday’s Community Cafe. These homemade quick pickles and pickled red onions will pair nicely with the pulled pork sandwiches (plus chips, coleslaw and a brownie for dessert). A BiG THANK YOU to our v
View fullsize Some “Shamrock Shakes” and a few shenanigans for St. Paddy’s day this afternoon at #neighborhoodhouse. #slainte
View fullsize Let's do lunch! Join us next Thursday for the Community Cafe, generously sponsored by @timmurphystudios, @theknowlescompany and @lisahalljewelry! Our menu will include Pulled PorK Sandwiches with Homemade Pickles and Pickled Red Onions along with Po
View fullsize We're hosting another "Sip, Snack & Socialize" get-together on Thursday, March 27. Stop by beginning at 5pm for this FREE gathering. Think of it as a casual and laid-back "cocktail party." Eliza and the gang from @milkandhoney
View fullsize 📣 Don't forget! Registration for Summer Day Camp opens on Monday. Registration packets will be available starting at 10:00am on the Summer Day Camp page of our website and hardcopies in our main office. We anticipate each program will fill, so we re
View fullsize 👏 Let's hear it for a new "world record!" Today's Community Cafe served up 304 lunches to guests from across MDI. A BIG THANK YOU to our awesome crew of volunteers and our amazing luncheon sponsors, @seacoastmission, @firstnationalbankme a