WELCOME to new Chamber member MDI Community Sailing Center!

WELCOME to new Chamber member MDI Community Sailing Center!

The MDI Community Sailing Center (MDICSC) is an independent non-profit organization located on Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor, Maine. It offers maritime education and boating instruction to the general public of Mount Desert Island and surrounding coastal communities. MDICSC has become an important part of the lives of many people. It is more than just a place to sail. Since 1996 it has grown to become somewhat of a social club. It is a meeting place for both youth and adults to share their love of the ocean, the coast, and the pleasures of boating. Many of the 200 plus youth who utilize the facility each spring, summer, and fall would be at a loss without this affordable, healthy environment in which to interact.

The MDI Community Sailing Center has been a part of our community for many years. You can read about their history here: http://www.mdisailing.org/about/history.php

You can visit or contact the MDI Community Sailing Center at:

MDI COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER

168 Clark Point Road

P.O. Box 116

Southwest Harbor

Maine 04679

207 244 7905 

info@mdisailing.org

And be sure to like them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mdisailing?fref=ts

Join The First on Friday May 30th for our 150th Birthday Party!

Harbor House Hosts the 2014 Stewart Garden Tour

2014 Stewart Garden Tour

Please join Harbor House in enjoying the beautiful perennial plantings and spectacular blooms of spring in one of the premier gardens on Mount Desert Island. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31st & June 7th at 32 Sargeant Dr. Northeast Harbor, ME 04662  Gates will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm with the estate closing at 3:30pm.  The suggested donation for the event is $15.00 per person. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the blooms of Dogwood, Rhododendrons, Azalea, Lilly of the Valley, and much more!  Take in the beautiful and expansive views across Somes Sound to the mountains of Acadia National Park. This tour is the perfect way to welcome spring and a great reason to visit Mount Desert Island!   Each year the Stewart's open their estate for this colorful and eagerly awaited event, which supports a local nonprofit organization. This year the host and beneficiary of the event is Harbor House Community Service Center, whose mission is to provide a diversity of services which conserve and enrich the quality of life for all on Mount Desert Island. For more information about Harbor House, please visit our website at www.harborhousemdi.org     If you have any questions please contact Harbor House at207-244-3713 or diana@harborhousemdi.org

Join us at the Wendell Gilley Museum for our spring open house and show, Sunday, May 25

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Visit I Exhibits & Events I Collection I Get Involved I Education I Store I News & Resources I Contact Join us for the spring open house and show, Sunday, May 25 Please visit the Gilley on Sunday, May 25, 2014, from noon to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a festive afternoon featuring newly carved terns and curlews from fall and winter carving classes, as well as other recent work created by Museum members. Attendees also have first choice of this season’s selection of bird carvings for purchase. The Gilley is pleased to host this event as a thank-you to the community for making 2013 a successful year. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with people, nature, and art, and to celebrate the handiwork of your talented friends and neighbors. We hope to see you on Sunday! Follow the Gilley on:    Wendell Gilley MuseumPO Box 2544 Herrick Road Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 (207) 244-7555 info@wendellgilleymuseum.org www.wendellgilleymuseum.org Copyright (C) 2014 Wendell Gilley Museum All rights reserved. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Unsubscribe info@AcadiaChamber.com from this list. Forward this email to a friend.

Scam Alert! AG Mills Warns of Phone Scam Claiming to be from Maine Office of Tourism

05/21/2014 03:15 PM EDT (AUGUSTA) Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills is warning Maine businesses to be aware of a phone scam that claims to be from the Maine Office of Tourism. The callers claim to be selling  advertising in a publication of the Maine Office of Tourism and then demand an upfront, cash payment  be paid over the phone immediately. These calls are not from the Maine Office of Tourism or any of  their sub-contractors and do not appear to be legitimate. "Beware cold calls that pressure you to make an immediate payment," said Attorney General Janet T. Mills. "A legitimate business will give you the time to think about your purchase and won't require cash or a pre-paid debit card transaction based on a phone conversation. If you receive one of these  calls - hang up. If you have questions, call the Maine Office of Tourism in Augusta. Never give personal  or financial information out over the phone on calls you did not initiate. If someone calls you and asks  you to make payment by money order or pre-paid debit card, that is very big red flag that you are about  to be scammed." The Maine Office of Tourism can be reached at: (207) 624-7483 If you have questions about these or other consumer matters, please contact the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office at 1(800) 436-2131 or  consumer.mediation@maine.gov. #

Healthy Acadia Offers Responsible Beverage Server and Seller Trainings

Healthy Acadia Offers Responsible Beverage Server and Seller Trainings 

As area restaurants, bars, and convenience stores gear up for a busy season hiring new staff, Healthy Acadia is hosting a spring series of our Responsible Beverage Server and Seller (RBS) Trainings in May. The trainings provide staff with knowledge to better prevent violations of liquor laws and serve alcohol safely, with an emphasis on preventing underage and high-risk drinking. 

Healthy Acadia will hold an “Off-Premise Training” for employees of retail and liquor stores. It will be held on Tuesday, May 27th (12pm - 4:30pm) at Ellsworth City Hall. “On-Premise Trainings” are for employees of restaurants and bars. Upcoming trainings will take place Wednesday, May 28th (12pm - 4:30pm) at Ellsworth City Hall and Thursday, May 29th (9am - 1:30pm) at Machias Savings Bank in Bar Harbor. Training cost is $25.00. Participants are requested to bring a photo ID with them for certification. For more information and to register, please contact Nikki at 667-7171 or nikki@healthyacadia.org. 

“All of our employees are required to take Healthy Acadia’s Alcohol Server Seller training class because we believe that it is important for them to be educated,” stated Beth Kimsey, HR Manager for Cigaret Shopper. “I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our employees about the class. Frank Lyons is a talented instructor and his enthusiasm for educating people shows in this class.”

Each retailer whose employees participate in one of Healthy Acadia’s Responsible Beverage Server and Seller Trainings will receive a free copy of the 2014 I.D. Checking Guide, making it easier for servers and sellers to identify fake forms of identification.  

 

Veteran instructor Frank Lyons leads the trainings and teaches attendees how to ensure that safe business practices are implemented within the workplace. Lyons, a former liquor inspector, walks participants through numerous possible scenarios, examines fake identification cards, reviews excerpts from the Maine liquor laws, and discusses all the factors that go into making alcohol handling a safe business. 

“State certified RBS training is the cornerstone for licensees to build policies that prevent unnecessary violations, civil suits and tragedies that occur with the unlawful sale of alcohol,” explains Frank Lyons. “The Seller-Server Training programs were designed for the one purpose of helping licensees and their employees stay compliant and avoid those consequences through solid training supported by a sound written policy.”

Healthy Acadia is dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting individuals with health supports, building partnerships, coordinating education and prevention services, and improving policies and environments. Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving the Downeast-Acadia region and is the Healthy Maine Partnership for Hancock County.

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The food scene’s no desert on Maine’s Mount Desert Island

A recent article in the Washington Post puts the Quietside on the map as a destination for travelers who like good food.  Read it here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/the-food-scenes-no-desert-on-maines-mount-desert-island/2014/05/01/d6ed1378-cbe0-11e3-93eb-6c0037dde2ad_story.html

Harbor House Hosts 2014 Stewart Garden Tour

2014 Stewart Garden Tour

Please join Harbor House in enjoying the beautiful perennial plantings and spectacular blooms of spring in one of the premier gardens on Mount Desert Island. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31st & June 7th at 32 Sargeant Dr. Northeast Harbor, ME 04662  Gates will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm with the estate closing at 3:30pm.  The suggested donation for the event is $15.00 per person. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the blooms of Dogwood, Rhododendrons, Azalea, Lilly of the Valley, and much more!  Take in the beautiful and expansive views across Somes Sound to the mountains of Acadia National Park. This tour is the perfect way to welcome spring and a great reason to visit Mount Desert Island!   Each year the Stewart's open their estate for this colorful and eagerly awaited event, which supports a local nonprofit organization. This year the host and beneficiary of the event is Harbor House Community Service Center, whose mission is to provide a diversity of services which conserve and enrich the quality of life for all on Mount Desert Island. For more information about Harbor House, please visit our website at www.harborhousemdi.org     If you have any questions please contact Harbor House at207-244-3713 or diana@harborhousemdi.org

Healthy Acadia Holds Community Forums on Substance Abuse Prevention

Healthy Acadia Holds Community Forums on Substance Abuse Prevention

Healthy Acadia and the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Coalition are excited to invite community members to participate in two dynamic forums focused on substance abuse prevention, as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Prevention Week in May.

On Monday, May 19, Healthy Acadia will hold a Town Hall Meeting, “Our Communities. Our Health. Our Future.” The meeting will be held at Ellsworth City Hall auditorium, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, it is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Events for the evening include presentations by the “Making a Difference Team” from Bucksport High School, a local School Resource Officer, an informative session on “Positive and Resilient Youth Development,” and a panel of speakers regarding community resources available for substance abuse, mental health, and youth diversion services in Hancock County.  Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss topics of interest, and hear about upcoming training opportunities that will be offered.

On Wednesday, May 21, Healthy Acadia’s Drug Free Communities Project Coordinator, Denise Black, will participate on WERU’s radio broadcast of “Common Health” hosted by Jim Fisher, from 10:00am to 11:00am, on 89.9 FM, 99.9 FM or streaming at www.weru.org.  The segment will focus on Alcohol, Drugs and Pubic Health issues, and community members are encouraged to participate in this forum by calling in to the show.

“The Town Hall Meeting and WERU radio show are great opportunities to learn more, get involved and make a difference,” said Denise Black. “It takes all of us working together to build a safe, healthy and drug-free community.”

In addition to the Prevention Week forums, the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Coalition will be held on Monday, May 12, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at Ellsworth City Hall. All are welcome to attend.  If you would like more information, please contact Denise Black at 667-7171, or denise@healthyacadia.org.

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Harbor House Happenings May 2014

Harbor House Happenings May 2014

2014  Stewart Garden Tour Saturday,  May 31st & June 7th Please join Harbor House in enjoying the beautiful perennial plantings and spectacular blooms of spring in one of the premier gardens on Mount Desert Island. The event will be held at WatersEdge, 32 Sargeant Dr. Northeast Harbor Gates will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm with the estate closing at3:30pm.  Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the blooms of Dogwood, Rhododendrons, Azalea, Lilly of the Valley, and much more! Take in the beautiful and expansive views across Somes Sound to the mountains of Acadia National Park. This tour is the perfect way to welcome spring and a great reason to visit Mount Desert Island! The suggested donation for the event is $15.00 per person. All proceeds from the tour will go towards Harbor House programming and the services that it offers to the residents of Mount Desert Island. Local artist Mike Duffy created the stunning painting for this year's tour and 11x14 photos of the painting will be available for purchase at the event. The original painting will be available to bid on during the Silent Auction at "Lobsters on the Sound" on Tuesday August 5th at the Hinckley Company in Southwest Harbor.   Touch A Truck    Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the  Bar Harbor Hancock County Airport from 10am - 2pm. $5/person $20/family Infants FREE! All proceeds benefit Harbor House Children's Center and the Westside Food Pantry Fun for the whole family! Come see the inside and outside of more than 60 vehicles! Earthmovers, excavators, diggers, rescue vehicles, fire trucks, 18-wheeler, limousine, ambulance, snow plow, cherry picker, dump truck, bulldozer and many more humongous vehicles!  Lunch by Maine-ly Meats, Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, drinks and popcorn! LIVE Broadcast by 97.7 WNSX Youth Sports    Don't forget that T-Ball starts Saturday May 3rd at 9am. Only $30 for six sessions that run through June 7th. Co-Ed for kids ages 4-6. For more information about t-ball click here.   Our Spring Tennis Clinic with Dan Granholm startsSaturday May 10th. The cost is $45 for 4 sessions which will take place at the Gwendolyn Dolliver Tennis Courts at 38 Herrick Road. For more information on the Spring Tennis Clinic click here.   To print a registration form for either sport click here. Children's Center  Don't forget to register your kids for Scamper Camp!  We will be having lots of fun this summer with field trips, swimming, yoga, theater, hikes and much more. Children from age 3 through first grade can join in on 9 fun-filled weeks of Scamper Camp.  With our preschool teachers at the core of our summer program, you get years of knowledge and experience, a real love of working with children PLUS the extra fun of summer!  Earlier and later hours are available for local families at no additional charge.  Stop by the Children's Center or Main Street to get a registration form, or download one from our website  www.harborhousemdi.org.     Join us for Scamper Camp ~ the way summer should be! Health & Fitness    The Reiki clinic is back! Wednesdays 6-8pm. $10 per half hour treatment.  Reiki is a hands on energy healing modality that supports the body's natural ability to heal.  Is is totally safe and non-invasive. Most people leave feeling relaxed and refreshed.     For a full list of our classes check our websitewww.harborhousemdi.org. For more information contact Lisa at 244-9555 or email atlisa@harborhousemdi.org