The first day of camp is a chance for the kids to get to know one and other and get a feel for the daily routine throughout the summer. For the participants in the Quest Club program, if the first day was indication, they're in store for a fantastic summer. The crew started out with a hike around Jordan Pond, and then returned to the kitchen at The Neighborhood House.

There have been numerous improvement projects happening at The Neighborhood House over the past year. We’re happy to report that throughout the process, we avoided any major disruptions in programs and activities. Our nearly 115-year-old building continues to be a vibrant gathering spot for our community.

Over the past few days you might have noticed something going on around The Neighborhood House. You might have even smelled it... but more on that later.

Thanks to hard packed and nutrient depleted soil, the lawn surrounding The Neighborhood House has been less than ideal. With an ever growing slate

Our Community Cookout on Memorial Day was another huge success, and only possible because of our terrific sponsors:  S.R. Tracy Paint Shop, Main Street Variety, Thomas W. Wallace Construction, and Northeast Plumbing & Heating.

The public is invited to attend a special forum presented by the Mount Desert Sustainability Committee, the Land & Garden Preserve, Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary, and Acadia National Park. The focus will be invasive species, both on land and aquatic.

RYT® 200 instructor Mike Bouscaren's Divine Play Yoga classes will resume their summer schedule beginning on Tuesday, June 26 from 9am-10am. Starting the following week (July 3) classes will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10 through the end of August.

The annual Community Cookout will return on Memorial Day, May 28. This year's event is once again generously supported by four fantastic sponsors:  Main Street Variety, Northeast Plumbing & Heating, S.R. Tracy Paint Shop, and Thomas W. Wallace Construction. Thanks so much for making this community tradition possible!

The Neighborhood House is happy to once again be offering a special edition of the "Community Cafe" prior to the Town Meeting. This non-partisan meal serves as the perfect light dinner to tide you over during the meeting.

The main level (offices, great hall, kitchen, etc.) will be CLOSED Monday, April 30 thru Thursday, May 3. During this time period there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB, but we'll be back in action the following week starting May 7. The downstairs gym will remain open as normal-- we just ask that you use the lower level Rock End Rd. entrance during these four days.

The 5th Annual Sea of Blue Autism Awareness 5K and 2 Mile Walk will take place in Northeast Harbor on Saturday, April 28. The Neighborhood House is proud to serve as the start/finish for both.

They say all records were meant to be broken. While it might not exactly be Cal Ripkin breaking Gehrig's consecutive game streak, the record setting crowd of about 150 diners at Thursday's Community Cafe was nonetheless impressive! A massive group of diners from all over MDI and beyond turned out for the season finale of this popular bi-monthly offering.

Registration forms for the 2018 Day Camp season are now available. Activities are offered on a daily or weekly basis for kids from Preschool through Middle School. The season will begin Monday, June 25 and run for 8 weeks, Monday through Friday from