This years Chocolate Fest is scheduled for February 13th with the 14th being the snow date. We typically have over 200 auction items varying from household items to tools and automotive supplies. We are always looking for donations from local artists and already have some great prints and crafts from artisans’ in Bar Harbor. Gift  Read more »

The Annual Blueberry 1 Mile Fun Run and 5 Mile Road Race start at the Parish House, 46 Court St., on Saturday. Registration is at the Hemingway Annex (The Living Room) on Court Street beginning at 6:00 A.M. Both races start at 8:00 A.M. Registration fee is $5.00 for the 1 mile race and $10.00  Read more »

Silent Auction and All-You-Can-Eat Chocolate Treats At White Birches 20 Thorsen Rd in Ellsworth 2:00-4:00 Tickets: $10 at the door Contact Kelly at The Next Step for more information, to donate items, or to volunteer Art Table Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank Donor Auction Item Retail Value The Sacred Hoop Metal Dragon Fly Sculpture $50.00  Read more »

our Annual Meeting will be held on Sept. 22 in Machias

Volunteer training will be held in the Machias office beginning Nov. 8. The first and last days are full days, with Tuesday/Thursday evening classes. If you are interested in signing up for the training or would like more information about the Next Step volunteer training, contact the Next Step at 667-0176 or fill out the  Read more »

Volunteer training will be held in the Ellsworth office beginning Oct. 11. The first and last days are full days, with Tuesday/Thursday evening classes. If you are interested in signing up for the training or would like more information about the Next Step volunteer training, contact the Next Step at 667-0176 or fill out the  Read more »

Blueberry Run Sponsored by The Next Step Domestic Violence Project The Annual Blueberry 1 Mile Fun Run and 5 Mile Road Race start at the Parish House, 46 Court St., on Saturday. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. at the Hemmingway Annex (The Living Room). Both races start at 8:00 a.m. Registration fee is $5.00 for  Read more »

The Next Step Annual Chocolate Fest & Silent Auction items still available YMCA family gift certificate valued at 636.00 minimum bid $300.00 Union River Gallery Gift certificate worth $35.00 minimum Bid 17.50 Reel Pizza Cinerama in Bar Harbor Gift Certificate $30.00 value minimum bid 15 $20.00 gift certificate to Renee’s Hair design Minimum Bid 10  Read more »

A 40-hour volunteer training will be held in Ellsworth July 9-13 and July 16. Please contact Edie at The Next Step to sign up for this training, or fill out the form below.

May 2, 1:00 pm at the State House in Augusta Legislative Hearings will be conducted in Augusta for the Predominant Aggressor bill and the “DV is a crime” bill.  We need as many people as possible to show their support for these important steps in fighting against domestic violence. Please contact The Next Step Ellsworth  Read more »