The Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, February 10, from 5:30–7:00 PM at our downtown office and Makerspace, located at 16 State Street. The event is generously sponsored by Sealander Architects and is free and open to the public.
This event will be a relaxed, community-centered gathering featuring light refreshments, conversation, and an opportunity to connect with Heart of Ellsworth’s board members, committee volunteers, and staff. Guests are invited to mingle in the Makerspace at 16 State Street before a brief presentation highlighting the organization’s work and vision for the year ahead.
Join us for Three Courses for Community Dinner
at Provender Kitchen + Bar
Heart of Ellsworth, in partnership with Provender Kitchen + Bar,
will host a three-course fundraising dinner on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Provender Kitchen + Bar (112 Main Street, Ellsworth).
Tickets are $150 and include a three-course dinner and the opportunity to hear from members of Heart of Ellsworth’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, and special guests. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets are now available. The menu will be announced at a later date. For updates, follow Heart of Ellsworth on Facebook and Instagram.
Art Exhibition in Makerspace at 16 State Street
Feb. 6 - 28
Flip the Switch features work by area artists whose practices bring energy and reflection to the winter season. The exhibition highlights creativity as a source of connection and momentum during Maine’s quieter months.
The show brings together members of the Farmstead Artists Group, a collective of local artists working across a range of mediums. Rooted in place and community, their work reflects both individual perspectives and a shared commitment to thoughtful, accessible art.
Heart of Ellsworth is proud to partner with Farmstead Arts to present Flip the Switch. This exhibition—and the continued presence of the arts in downtown Ellsworth—is made possible through the support of our local community and regional partners.
Meet the Artists behind the work on Feb 6 at 5:30 PM!
A New Way to Find What's Happening in Ellsworth
The City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth have launched
new Community Events Calendar!
The calendar brings together events from across Ellsworth into an easy-to-use place on both organization's websites. From family-friendly activities and nonprofit fundraisers to downtown happenings and local events, if it’s going on in Ellsworth, you’ll be able to find it.
The City of Ellsworth is inviting community members to share their perspective through a short survey about how Ellsworth is presented to residents and visitors.
This survey (about 10 minutes or less) is an opportunity to help guide the look, feel, and message that reflects who we are as a community, honoring Ellsworth’s character and sense of welcome now and into the future.
This February, the Ellsworth Public Library celebrates National Library Lovers’ Month, a nationwide observance recognizing the essential role libraries play in their communities, with the return of the popular "Blind Date with a Book" and "Adventure With a Book" reading programs, new community-led service offerings including a mothers' circle, a grief support group, another installment of a tech support luncheon, an after-hours Hygge Night on February 12, and a special Valentine’s Day author event, Recipes for a Healthy Heart, on February 14 with local mapmaker and cookbook author, Jane Crosen!
The Friends of the Library will spread some more love with a children's book giveaway on National Take Your Child to the Library Day on February 7.
Are you ready to break free from your high-interest rate credit card? Transfer your balance to a Bangor Federal Credit Union Visa credit card today!
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Contact the Lending team today by calling us at 947-0374, or visiting any of our branches in Bangor, Brewer, or Ellsworth.
Invest in Your Customer Service with Workshops!
In today’s competitive marketplace, customer service isn’t a nice to have, it’s the difference between a one time visit and a loyal following. This four session workshop dives into the art and impact of great service, from body language and communication to problem solving and going the extra mile. Designed for anyone who interacts with customers, this series offers practical tools, real world strategies, and plenty of perspective on how small moments create lasting impressions. Consider it an investment in your people, your reputation, and your bottom line.
Weekly Events at FogTown Brewing Company
This Winter
Wednesday Night @ 6PM: Open Mic Night w/ Nathan Grant - Offering a full backline and encourage all types of performance, from singer/songwriters, to poetry readers, even bass solos! Come play some solo stuff or join a jam!
Thursday Night @ 5:30PM: Sign up for Trivia Night w/ Teacher Maren for a range of trivia topics across all ranges of media and human experience. Win prizes and honor!
Friday Night: Live Music, featuring local and touring bands on the indoor Taproom Stage. Never any cover charge, always something interesting!
Join Healthy Acadia for the next session in their Monthly Mindfulness Series, featuring special guest, Ursula Hanson. Explore the core elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindful awareness.
The annual Casanova's Fine Jewelry and Local Craft Market will take place on February 6th from 4-7 and February 7th from 10-2. Come get those last minute gifts for the sweetie in your life!
Community Learning: Bring Your Device to Lunch at Ellsworth Public Library
Thursday, Feb. 12th
12PM - 1:30PM
Bring Your Device to Lunch offers a relaxed, hands-on learning environment where participants can get help using their phones, tablets, or laptops. Local tech experts are available to assist with everything from email and social media to telehealth, streaming, online shopping, and everyday device basics. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Registered participants should bring their devices and a wish list of what they’d like to learn. Thanks to Wireless Zone Authorized Verizon Dealer, a light lunch will be provided.
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.
165 Main Street $28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Tickets
This four-part workshop series, hosted by Union River Center for Innovation, supports aspiring and early-stage food entrepreneurs as they explore, launch, or refine a food-based business. Participants move from idea validation to choosing a business model, making their venture official, and learning real-world best practices. Across four sessions, they’ll clarify their concept and customer, navigate operations, sales, and regulations, and learn how to grow sustainably. Whether you’re testing an idea, running a side hustle, or preparing to scale, this series offers practical tools, perspective, and community for the long game of food entrepreneurship.
Be in the know about road closures, parking information and more by following updates from City Hall on their website. Attend and/or watch City Council Meetings by following their YouTube channel as well!
Many of you have told us how much downtown Ellsworth means to you, how a vibrant downtown has enriched your life and increased your sense of pride and connection to this place.
