Neighborhood House’s Community Cafes Kick Off This Thursday`

For years, the Neighborhood House's Community Cafe has been a highlight of Thursdays, as residents have been able to gather for a great meal and a little community conversation every other Thursday in the fall, winter and spring.

The Community Cafe  will be open on the first and third Thursday of each month, October 16th through April 16th.  Recognizing the fact that some will prefer the take away option, organizers are pleased to offer that option too!

This year the suggested donation is $10 per person, and seniors are invited to join “on the house.” Lunch is served from 11:30 to 1 p.m, or sooner, if all the food is gone!

There will be a limited number of vegetarian and gluten free meals available upon request.

The first lunch on October 16th will be a lunch in Memory of Les Foss and will feature Mild Chili with "Fritos", Sour Cream, Cheese, Carrot Salad and Dessert..

Like last year, WDEA will be broadcasting from select lunches 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Here's the Menus and Dates for the 2025-26 Community Cafes.

• October 16 - Mild Chili with "Fritos, Sour Cream, Cheese, Carrot Salad and Dessert - A Lunch in Memory of Les Foss.
• November 6 - Italian Sub Sandwich with Homemade Pickles, Chips and Dessert - Sponsors: Bartlett Tree Experts, LandVest Baird Architechts
• November 20 - Baked Ziti with Garlic Bread, Broccoli Slaw and Dessert - Sponsors: Bar Harbor Historical Society, Swan Agency Private Brokerage Group of Portside, Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve
• December 4 - Ribs, Cornbread, Baked Beans and Dessert - Sponsors: WMH Architects, Wright-Ryan, Herrick and Salsbury
• December 18 - Chicken Pot Pie, Brussel Sprout Salad, Cranberry Sauce and Dessert - Sponsors: AB & JR Hodgkins, Edward Jones Financial-Elise Frank, The Salt Market
• January 8 - Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans and Dessert - Sponsors: The Kimball Shop, Mount Desert 365, Birch Bay Village
• January 22 - Chicken Parmesan over Pasta, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad and Dessert - Sponsors: Acadia Painting, Sawyer's Specialties, Island Housing Trust
• February 5 - Meatball Sub Sandwichs with Coleslaw, Chips and Dessert - Sponsors: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Chris Parsons Building and Remodeling, Mt. Desert Police Association.
• February 19 - Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Peas and Carrots, Dessert - Sponsors - Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes, Haynes Garage, Mount Desert Nursing Association
• March 5 - Beef Burrito Bowl with small Side Salad and Dessert - Sponsors: First National Bank, Maine Seacoast Mission, Legacy Properties
• March 19 - Chicken Burgers, Coleslaw, Chips and Dessert - Sponsors: Knowles Company, Tim Murphy Studios, Lisa Hall Jewelry
• April 2 - Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce, Brussel Sprout Salad and Desert - Sponsors: MCM Electric, Floret, Mt. Desert Campground
• April 16 - "Picnic" Themed Menu - Sponsors: Dwyer and James Families.

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