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Spring Garden Tour
The Mount Desert Island YMCA is pleased to invite the public to the Spring Garden Tour at the W.P. Stewart Estate on Saturdays, June 1st and 8th. The gates are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The garden is open for viewing until 3:30pm. Come enjoy beautiful perennial plantings and the ...
Spring Garden Tour
The Mount Desert Island YMCA is pleased to invite the public to the Spring Garden Tour at the W.P. Stewart Estate on Saturdays, June 1st and 8th. The gates are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The garden is open for viewing until 3:30pm. Come enjoy beautiful perennial plantings and the ...
Healthy Kids Day and Fun Run
On Saturday, April 27th from 9:00am – noon, the MDI Rotary and the MDI YMCA are celebrating Healthy Kids Day® – a FREE community event for kids and families. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning ...
MDI High School Swim Team Community Celebration
Come celebrate! Everyone is invited to attend a community celebration honoring the outstanding accomplishments of the MDI High School Trojan Swim Team. This free event happens at the MDI YMCA on Thursday, March 7 from 5pm to 6pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Bob Chaplin at ...
The first MDI YMCA Chocolate Showdown
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Do you like chocolate? Do you love chocolate? On Saturday, March 16, from 7 to 10 p.m., the MDI YMCA is holding a “Chocolate Showdown” to raise money for their new “LIVESTRONG at the YMCA” Cancer Program. Local chefs and home cooks will prepare unique chocolate ...
Kid’s Night Out
5:30pm – 8:30pm. $15 members; $30 non-members* Three hours of supervised activities and fun while parents have a night out on the town. Bring bathing suit, towel, indoor shoes and pjs to change into. Light dinner included. Sign up early – this program fills to our max of 25 kids! ...
Talk on Costa Rica — A Natural Paradise
February 28 2013; 9:00AM to 10:00AM Karen and Sandy McFarland will present a free talk and slideshow of their Costa Rican adventure on Thursday, February 28th at 9am at the MDI YMCA. Accompanied by naturalist guides, they saw exotic birds and wildlife, hiked in jungle rainforests, viewed volcanoes, soaked in ...
Costa Rica – A Natural Paradise
Karen and Sandy McFarland will present a free talk and slideshow of their Costa Rican adventure on Thursday, February 28th at 9am at the MDI YMCA. Accompanied by naturalist guides, they saw exotic birds and wildlife, hiked in jungle rainforests, viewed volcanoes, soaked in hot springs and cruised through biological ...
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Can you swim farther than a fifth-grader?
Each year the MDI Y Sharks Swim Team members host an Aquathon in support of the program. Coach Willis and his 5th grade team members are urging community members to dive into ‘shark-infested waters’ and help raise money for the team. The Aquathon is a pledge event where participants swim ...
Can You Swim Farther Than a 5th Grader?
Each year the MDI Y Sharks Swim Team members host an Aquathon in support of the program. Coach Willis and his 5th grade team members are urging community members to dive into ‘shark-infested waters’ and help raise money for the team. The Aquathon is a pledge event where participants swim ...
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Author Earl Brechlin Talks About the Crash of the US Navy Blimp K-14 off of MDI During WW2
Author Earl Brechlin Discusses The Crash of the K-14 Air Ship off of MDI During WW2: On Thursday, November 29th at 9am at the MDI YMCA, Author and Editor of the Mount Desert Islander Earl Brechlin will be the featured speaker at the free, weekly Walks and Talks program. In ...
YMCA offers annual Turkey Day Dive In Movie
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Families are invited to the annual Turkey Day Dive In Movie 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at the MDI YMCA, 21 Park St. Float in the pool and watch the movie, “Chicken Run.” Participating in the annual Turkey Dive Contest. Children under 10 must be accompanied ...
Author to discuss air ship crash off MDI during WWII
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Author and editor of the Mount Desert Islander Earl Brechlin will be the featured speaker at the free, weekly Walks and Talks program at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the MDI YMCA, 21 Park St. His topic will be “The Crash of the K-14 Air ...
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Free Presentation – Passamaquoddy Basket Making
On Thursday, November 8th at 9am at the MDI YMCA, the Y’s Talks and Walks program features George Neptune, a Passamaquoddy basket maker from the Abbe Museum. He will be talking about the evolution of the ash and sweet grass basket traditions. George comes from a long line of famous ...
From the community
Free Pasamaquoddy Basket Maker Presentation
On Thursday, November 8th at 9am at the MDI YMCA, enjoy a presentation by George Neptune, a Passamaquoddy basket maker from the Abbe Museum. He will be talking about the evolution of the ash and sweet grass basket traditions. George comes from a long line of famous basket makers. His ...
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Free Veterans Day Luncheon in Bar Harbor
All veterans and spouses are welcome to enjoy a free luncheon on Monday, November 12th at Birch Bay Village in Bar Harbor. There will be a flag ceremony at 11:11am, followed by the luncheon. Please RSVP by contacting the MDI YMCA at 288-3511, or doreen@mdiymca.org. Please register by 11/7 as ...
Healthy Kid’s Day to feature free bike helmets and fittings
BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island Rotary and the MDI YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day,a a free community event for kids and families, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 28, at the YMCA on Park Street. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start ...
Healthy Kid’s Day Features Free Bike Helmets
On Saturday, April 28th from 9:00am – noon, the MDI Rotary and the MDI YMCA are celebrating Healthy Kids Day® – a FREE community event for kids and families. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning ...
Indoor Yard Sale to Benefit MDI YMCA Preschool Program
BAR HARBOR, Maine — The Y’s Chickadees Preschool Program is having their annual indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 24, at the MDI YMCA on Park St. The sale includes items from local businesses as well as household items and more. All proceeds will go directly ...
MDI Lions Club – Acadia Triathlon
MDI Lions Club – Acadia Triathlon. October 6 2012; 12:00AM to 11:59PM Individuals or teams are welcome to sign up now for the annual Mount Desert Island Lions Club – Acadia Triathlon. The event happens on October 6th, 2012, with a 9:30am start. Pre-race instructions happen at 9:00am. The location ...
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