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Bash at the Boatyard
Bash at the Boatyard

The “Bash at the Boatyard” summer FUNdraiser for The Neighborhood House is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 at 6:00pm. Held at Abel’s Yacht Yard along Somes Sound, all proceeds from the evening go to support the year ‘round slate of programs, events and activities at The Neighborhood House.

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View fullsize According to the experts, the Bash at the Boatyard is the chillest most laid-back and fun evening of the summer. Who are we to argue with the experts? Tickets for this year's Bash on July 10 at Abel's Yacht Yard are now on sale. You can grab them onl
View fullsize Summer is here and that means it's time for Thursday evening openings! You'll want to stop by to visit our friends at @artemisgalleryme THIS Thursday for the opening of their new exhibition. It's a great chance to show support for a local business a
View fullsize Your donation could save up to three lives! Sign up for the Red Cross blood drive at The Neighborhood House this Friday by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. #giveblood #donatelife #blooddrive #northeastharbor #mountdesertisland #neighborhoodhouse
View fullsize We're in search of some youthful and energetic volunteers to help us pass out flags along the parade route on Memorial Day. We'll gather outside Mt. Desert Elementary on Monday morning just after 10:00am (parade is at 10:30. Bikes and scooters welcom
View fullsize Our "grillmasters" spent the winter diligently prepping for the big day. Show your appreciation for their tireless efforts by joining us for our annual Community Cookout, this Memorial Day at the NE Harbor marina. The parade starts at 10:30
View fullsize No need to get "hangry" at Tuesday evening's Town Meeting. We'll be serving up a free light dinner beginning at 5:00pm (the meeting starts right here at 6:00). The menu includes a Maine style Italian Sandwich, Chips and Dessert. We'll have
View fullsize Today’s Adventure: 🍕 + 🎳 Does it get any better than that? (No.)
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
View fullsize You can practically hear the sizzling already…
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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