JANUARY
Thursday, 14th	8th Annual Chili Challenge The Eighth Annual Chili Challenge is heating things up at The Neighborhood House! Save your appetite and participate in two ways: if you think you can stand the heat, enter your favorite recipe. Call 276-5039 to enter. If you'd rather just eat it, stop by and have your fill and help us determine which chili deserves the title. $5.00 at the door.
Wednesday, 27th	Lunch Bunch! This program offers participants two trips a month to the Hancock County Technical Center, where local culinary students prepare a homemade and affordable meal for the group. In addition to a chance to socialize, it's also a great way to show support for local students. Call to reserve your spot on the bus.
Thursday, 28th	Soup-er Supper For the third straight winter, The Neighborhood House will be serving up a community dinner, combined with a few rounds of "Bingo" (complete with "fabulous" prizes, of course). To mix it up even more, our first Bingo Dinner of the season will be held at the Seal Harbor Fire House, with a menu that includes a choice of soups, salad, bread sticks, and even desert. $5 for Dinner, bingo is free. Dinner Starts at 5:30, Bingo starts at 6:00
FEBRUARY
Friday, 5th 6:00 pm	Anchors Aweigh! A Special Presentation by the MDI Community Sailing Center In 1981, Phyllis Aschenbrenner and Tom Perkins crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a 29' trimaran, competing in a race from Plymouth, England to Newport, RI, with 125 other vessels. In the first week, the fifth gale took out 20% of the fleet, and Phyllis and Tom wondered if they should turn back, too. Their radio had stopped working, and there was no way they could predict what would happen next-- hitting a whale, destroying the keel, and going three full days without a sun sight (pre-GPS!) Phyllis and Tom will be on hand with a slide-show and discussion about their epic adventure. Organized & Sponsored by the MDI Community Sailing Center. Suggested Donation: $5
Friday, 12th 6:00 pm	Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance The annual Father/Daughter Valentine dance has become a highly anticipated event for girls across MDI and beyond.The evening will include music and dancing with DJ Nessa Reifsnyder, as well as plenty of appetizers, sweets, decorations and party favors. Girls are encouraged to bring along dad, a grandfather, uncle, or even just tag along with a friend. Tickets are $20 per "couple" and $10 for additional guests. Please RSVP by calling 276-5039.
Tuesday, 16th	Mardi Gras Dinner The Parish of Saint Mary & Saint Jude has teamed up with The Neighborhood House to help a good cause, and have a little fun as well. On Tuesday, February 16, we'll be holding a Mardi Gras themed dinner, and raising funds for the MDI Community Campfire Coalition. The Campfire Coalition is a collaborative effort amongst numerous Island non-profits and churches that provides heating assistance for our fellow community members in need. There will be plenty of tasty food, live music, and a few surprises as well! Mark your calendars for February 16, and be on the lookout for an update on this event within the next week!
Tuesday, 16th - Friday, 19th 8:30 am - 4:30 pm	February Vacation Activities The Neighborhood House will once again be offering an extended version of its popular "After School Youth Club" program during the upcoming school vacation. On Tuesday, February 16 - Friday, February 19, activities will be offered for elementary-aged children from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The cost is just $25 per day, and you may register for individual days, or all four. Participants will enjoy group games, arts & crafts, as well as daily outings in collaboration with other community centers on the Island. Please note, space is limited, so please call 276-5039 to register ASAP. For a full listing of some of the activities NHH and other centers will be participating in, please click here.
Thursday, 25th	B-I-N-G-O Dinner
MARCH
Thursday, 21st	Soup-er Supper For the third straight winter, The Neighborhood House will be serving up a community dinner, combined with a few rounds of "Bingo" (complete with "fabulous" prizes, of course). Menu includes a choice of soups, salad, bread sticks, and even desert. $5 for Dinner, bingo is free. Dinner Starts at 5:30, Bingo starts at 6:00
APRIL
Monday, 12th 4:00 pm	Summer Camp Registration Summer Camp Registration opens for residents of Mount Desert.
Monday, 19th	Non-Resident Summer Camp Registration Placement begins for Summer Camp for non-residents.
Wednesday, April 21st	Lunch Bunch! This program offers participants two trips a month to the Hancock County Technical Center, where local culinary students prepare a homemade and affordable meal for the group. In addition to a chance to socialize, it's also a great way to show support for local students. Call to reserve your spot on the bus.
MAY
Wednesday, 12th	Lunch Bunch! This program offers participants two trips a month to the Hancock County Technical Center, where local culinary students prepare a homemade and affordable meal for the group. In addition to a chance to socialize, it's also a great way to show support for local students. Call to reserve your spot on the bus.
Wednesday, 26th	Lunch Bunch! This program offers participants two trips a month to the Hancock County Technical Center, where local culinary students prepare a homemade and affordable meal for the group. In addition to a chance to socialize, it's also a great way to show support for local students. Call to reserve your spot on the bus.
Monday, 31st	Memorial Day Parade & Cookout
JUNE
Monday, 21st	"Bar Harbor Brass Week" Concert
Thursday, 24th 6:30 pm	Benefit Gala & Silent Auction The Annual Gala and Silent Auction to benefit The Neighborhood House not only has become a rite of spring, but it also serves as a cermonial kickoff to summer as well. This important event not only provides a fun way to show your support for The Neighborhood House, but it also assists us in offering Summer Camp Scholarships, and other important youth programs as well. This evening includes complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, live music, as well as a silent auction with plenty of unique and interesting items to bid on. Help support this worthwhile cause and reserve your tickets now by calling 276-5039.
Monday, 28	Summer Camps Open for Season
JULY
Tuesday, July 20 8:15 pm	Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music Shanghai Quartet. www.mtdesertfestival.org
Thursday, July 22 8:15 pm	American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 27 8:15 pm	Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music Borromeo String Quartet. www.mtdesertfestival.org
Wednesday, 28th 6:00 pm	Summer Celebration with NEH Library Throughout the year, The Neighborhood House and Northeast Harbor Library work together to serve the community, and this is our chance to celebrate!
Thursday, 29th 8:15 pm	Northeast Video Shorts Festival
AUGUST
Tuesday, 3rd 8:15 pm	Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music Celebrated soprano Dominique Labelle, making her first appearance at the festival, and renowned countertenor Drew Minter. Other guest artists include violinist Stephanie Chase, violist Dov Scheindlin, and cellist Mark Shuman. www.mtdesertfestival.org
Wednesday, 4th	Bike Bonanza and Ice Cream Social! A parade and ice-cream sundaes - need we say more? Our largest public event of the summer, this all-ages event is a great opportunity to have a little fun, and enjoy an ice cream sundae complete with the world famous NHH homemade hot fudge sauce. We'll provide all the sparkles, spangles, balloons and streamers to decorate your bike or scooter - all you need to bring is a smile and your appetite!
5th - 7th	Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Tuesday, 10th 8:15 pm	Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music Daedalus Quartet. www.mtdesertfestival.org
Wednesday, 11th	NHH Donor Appreciation Party
12th - 14th	Curry, Rose & Eckard Art Show
Tuesday, 17th 8:15 pm	Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music Brentano String Quartet with guest violist Hsin-Yun Huang. www.mtdesertfestival.org
Wednesday, 18th	NHH Annual Meeting
Wednesday, 25th	Close of Summer Camps Parents & grandparents are invited to join in the last day of summer camp with the ritual Close of Camp Cookout. All campers from throughout the summer along with their families are encouraged to stop by for a hamburger or hotdog, and maybe even a dip in the pool. Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share, as we expect another wonderful turnout!