Author: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Events

The Bar Harbor of yesteryear will come alive on this evening lantern lit walking tour as The Lady in the Red Cloak blends colorful history, real stories and legends of the paranormal.
Date: 10/20/2017 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM– Delivered by Feed43 service

Join Dr. Michael D. Burroughs for the first annual Paul Hammond Memorial Lecture at the Jesup Memorial Library on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The Hammond Memorial Lecture, in honor of the late Paul Hammond, will bring a noted speaker to the Jesup once a …

Look for the Blue Lantern!  Embark on this evening stroll through spirit-filled places on Bar Harbor’s original ghost tour.  You will be regaled with authentic stories of the history, people, and events in our shared past by your historically dressed tour guide while you thrill to tales of ghosts, curses, and Wabanaki Indian spirits still haunting the landscape of this idyllic seaside town. Rated PG

For a special treat see our Snack & Scare Package

Date: 10/20/2017 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
 
The Alzheimer’s Association Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 next to Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion located at 1 Railroad Street in Bangor. Nearly 1,000 people from the Bangor area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Walk participants will complete a three-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. 
Participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
 
In Maine alone, there are more than 27,000 people living with the disease and 69,000 caregivers.  In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
 
Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
 
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association^® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk^®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
 
Alzheimer’s Association^®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org^® or call 800.272.3900.
Date: 10/21/2017 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Take a fun  walking tour of Bar Harbor’s rum running history to hear danger-filled tales of police dodging and sinful speakeasy delights alongside quirky history like where to get a pickled egg and a shot for 10 cents!  Get an exclusive interior tour of the famous Art Deco 1932 Criterion Theatre, home of just one of the hidden gin joints in Downtown and maybe even purchase your own giggle-water and retro-snacks after the tour.
Date: 10/21/2017 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

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