November 2022

Nov 7

Written By Cara Romano

NOVEMBER News from Heart of Ellsworth

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5th ANNUAL DOWNEAST CIDER + CHEESE FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2022

PURCHASE CIDER + CHEESE TASTING BAG

PURCHASE TICKETS - IN-PERSON TASTING @ 86 This!

CIDER BAZAAR @ FESTIVAL MARKET
Merrill Park - Franklin Street in downtown Ellsworth
SAT 11/12: 10am-3pm

NEW THIS YEAR - PLEASE NOTE: The Cider Bazaar tasting event will take place inside the Festival Market at Merrill Park. A roped-off section of the market will play host to festival attendees who are 21+. Tasting tickets can be PURCHASED ONSITE for one 1.5 oz taste of each cider type. All cider makers participating are able to sell 4 and 6 packs direct to festival attendees 21+ to take home.

MORE JUICY FESTIVAL DETAILS HERE!

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

November 8th is Election Day!

Are you looking for information about all candidates running for 3 seats on the Ellsworth City Council? Did you miss our Meet the Candidates event last month but would like to watch? You’re in luck, it was recorded and here is a link to the session with moderator Cyndi Wood, Editor at The Ellsworth American.
https://youtu.be/8QVWGQanE9I

ELECTION DAY INFO:
POLL HOURS: 8AM – 8PM
Ellsworth POLLING LOCATIONS
•Ward One Upstairs Auditorium at Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, and covers the entire downtown area on the east of the Union River.
•Ward Two Your Place Community Center, 4 Old Mill Road, behind Sunrise Glass
•Ward Three Gymnasium at the Maine Coast Baptist Church, 867 Bangor Road, on Route 1A and covers north Ellsworth.
•Ward Four Council Chambers at Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, and covers the Bridge Hill area west of the Union River.

For more information visit the City of Ellsworth Elections Page: https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/elections/

Meet the Candidates for Ellsworth City Council - recorded on 10/18/22 at The Grand Theater in downtown Ellsworth, Maine.

1st row l to r: Michelle Beal, John Linnehan, Tammy Mote
2nd row l to r: Kristen Schlaefer, Jon Stein, Gordon Workman, Incumbent Robert Miller

Innovation - Imagination - Reinvigoration
These words sum up the mission of Heart of Ellsworth.
How do we accomplish our mission?

With YOUR Support We Can Do MORE

OUR WISH LIST!

OFFICE SUPPLIES (paper, mailing envelopes, pens, pencils, folders)
Folding chairs
Flat Screen TV or large computer monitor with wall mount for remote meeting
Meeting Owl

If you are interested in donating any of the above items, please be in touch with cara@heartofellsworth.org

In our 7th year of supporting community and economic development in Downtown, the Heart of Ellsworth seeks to strengthen our downtown through initiatives like our Downtown Grants program, development of The Union River Walk, Water Street Mural project and our latest project Asset Mapping Downtown. In addition to these new initiatives we work to:

Market Ellsworth locally, statewide & regionally
Offer experiences to attract new audiences, bring people together for conversation, entertainment, cultural enrichment & fun
Partner with businesses & non-profits fostering a sense of place
Involve community members in meaningful & fun volunteer opportunities

Your contribution ensures that we meet our goals and your support inspires us to exceed them!

Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Ellsworth Farmers Market

Saturdays: 9:30am-12:30pm

The regular season continues through Nov. 19 between Desert Harvest and John Edwards Market.

190 Main Street
Ellsworth

FMI: Website

Veterans Day Tribute w/Danny Harper - The Grand

Friday, November 11: Doors open 5pm | Concert starts 6pm

The Danny Harper Band and the Color Guard from VFW #109 take the Stanley Subaru Stage on November 11th to honor our veterans and active military. The concert starts at 6:00 PM, November 11th with the doors opening at 5:00 PM.

165 Main Street
Ellsworth

FREE
FMI: Website

Ellsworth City Council Meeting

Monday, November 21: 6pm

You may tune in and participate in Ellsworth City Council meetings through various online methods. Please visit the City Council webpage for meeting notices and participation instructions.

1 City Hall Plaza + Online
Ellsworth

FREE
FMI: Website

Turkey Trot - Woodlawn Museum

Friday, November 25: 8:30am check-in

Work off your Thanksgiving meal with a trot around the trails at Woodlawn! Runners start at 9am, walkers at 9:15. Register in person starting at 8:30 or online, first 100 to register get a neck gaiter and all proceeds go toward improving and maintaining the trails.

19 Black House Drive
Ellsworth

Adults $20 | Under 16 $10
FMI + Register: Website or email info@woodlawnmuseum.org

Ellsworth Bike Party

Sunday, November 27: 3-4pm

Ellsworth Bike Party rides the last Sunday of every month, year-round, meeting at 3pm in front of City Hall in Downtown Ellsworth. The 1-hour bicycle rides are a fun, easy pace around town. All are welcome!

Outside City Hall
Ellsworth

FREE
FMI: Facebook

Call for Vendors - Winter Marketplace

Saturday, December 3: 10am-2pm

Third Annual Winter Marketplace at Atlantic Art Glass and Fogtown Brewing Company is shaping up to be the best one yet! 🔥 Event organizer Molly Friedland is looking for interested vendors to round out the line-up. Reach out if you are interested in joining the fun! Email Molly at: littleredflowertruck@gmail.com

25 Pine Street
Ellsworth

FMI: Email

Remembering Growing up in a Jailhouse
Ellsworth Historical Society

A new video has dropped by local history enthusiast Bill Fogle. This time the subject matter is about a local family (Fitch) remembering growing up in an old brick jailhouse on State Street in downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Give it a watch to learn why saving our heritage is vital to Ellsworth’s identity. ellsworthhistory.org/jailtours