UPDATED Feb. 2nd  Schedule changes for the Winter Carnival-

Due to the lack of snow, Saturday morning's Winter Carnival events will move to the Moore Community Center and the Community Skating Rink.

The Cardboard Sled contestants may register their entries starting at 9 a.m.and will display their sleds at the rink.   The Most Creative sleds will be recognized after the 10 a.m. Sled Parade.     Field Games will be moved from 1 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Moore Comm. Center Field.    Games include 3 Legged Race, Sack Races, Snow Ball Target Practice, Shovel Spin Relay, Saucer Races, etc.

The Friends in Action will host indoor gaming and event starting at Noon. Games include chess, cribbage, checkers, puzzling, etc.

Afternoon Ice Events start at 1 p.m.   Hockey Skills Test, Speed Skating Races, Slap Shot Speed Booth, Shot Accuracy Game, Ice Sliding Distance Contest, and Human Ice Bowling.

Fireworks will be shot from the EHS softball field at 6 p.m.

Sunday's Clam Boot Classic Hockey Tournament games start at 9 a.m. Come see a true DownEast event. 

 The DEYMCA Little League will provide refreshments both days.

Our members are having some fantastic Winter Carnival Events too:

• McDonald's in Ellsworth is offering $1.00 off Hot Specialty Drinks all day Saturday
• The Lygonia Lodge #40 will fuel carnival participants and non-participants alike with a hearty Winter Carnival Breakfast. Baked Ham and Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Juice, coffee, tea,or milk $5.00 per person 7am- 11am. The lodge is at the top of Bridge Hill, Bucksport Road 
• The Gifted Hand shop in the Gallery Grand will hold a S*P*A*R*K*L*Y trunk show on Saturday & Presenting the 4th Annual STUDIO CLEAN OUT SALE
  10 am - 5 pm at The Gifted Hand Shop, 169 Main St., Downtown Ellsworth
• Morton's Moo will offer $1.00 Off Hot Chocolate all day on Saturday, School St. Ellsworth
• The Eagles Lodge Motel is hosting the Yo Pro Fireworks Viewing Party (FMI on Yo Pros & the event visit www.facebook.com/EllsYoPro)
• Musicians for Cleonice,Saturday February 4th from 7:00 – 9:00
  Local Musicians band together to help “Bring Pizza to Ellsworth's Livingroom”
  Saturday's Music will be preceded by a Pizza Buffet, a preview of what's to come to the Grind, (Pizza buffet is 13.75 per person. $5.00 cover for music starting at 7:00pm) Grind 6670011 Cleonice 6647554
•  Sewing by the Sea Feb 2^nd – 5^th 20-50% off fabrics, books, notions and more* some restrictions apply. Enter to win door prizes!

 Check back often as we add member events and specials.

Now in its 2^nd Year LEADERSHIP Hancock County Coming in January 2012

Improving the economy and quality of life in Hancock County communities

by building the leadership capacity of present and future leaders.

After a highly successful first year and a continuing sponsorship by Camden National Bank, LEADERSHIP Hancock County is now enrolling for its second program year.  

True Health is Underway

Thank you to the following business for joining the True Health program. 

At the first of the year (2011) when it was cold and snowy in Maine the EACC staff teamed up with one of its members Summer Fly, a local videography company. Using the upbeat music “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas they created the “Get Down with Ellsworth Area Businesses” video for the chamber’s annual meeting on May 5.  According to Phyllis Young, Associate Director, “We know that many people here love their jobs and the people they work with.  This upbeat video reminds us of how great this place is to live and work.  The days we spent filming the video were probably some of the most rewarding (and funniest) I have had on the job.”

Watch the video now!