Tomorrow! Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to Hold Virtual Hearing on Four Rivers Boundary Amendment |
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The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) will hold a virtual public hearing on our organization’s application to amend and enlarge the officially-designated boundaries of our Heritage Area. This is a requirement for all amendments to Certified Heritage Area (CHA) boundaries.
The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., on the request to enlarge the boundaries of the current heritage area to include an additional buffer to existing boundaries; a North County African American Trail; a Mid-County Cluster; a Jug Bay Cluster; recreational trails; and additional heritage tourism sites throughout Anne Arundel County.
The hearing will be held virtually via YouTube live stream. Interested parties will have an opportunity to submit written testimony to staff for the record until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Due to telework requirements, all submissions should be sent via email to jen.ruffner@maryland.gov. Learn more here.
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Tonight! 3rd Annual Michelle Obama Awards |
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Tuesday, March 30
6:00 pm
Organization: Anne Arundel County & the Caucus of African American Leaders
Celebrate the 2021 Michelle Obama Award recipients in honor of Women’s History Month. Now in its third year, this award is designed to recognize women in our county who embody former First Lady Michelle Obama’s spirit. Compassionate, graceful, and intelligent are some of the words many have used to describe Mrs. Obama. The women we honor this year possess these same characteristics. Each of them is doing incredible work in our communities in their own way.The theme for this year’s awards – “Her Story Is Our History,” speaks to the importance of recognizing the critical impact women have in our lives at all levels. In the words of Michelle Obama, “When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them.”
Hosted by the Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) in partnership with the Office of the County Executive, this year’s program will honor ten women who have had a meaningful impact in Anne Arundel County.
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Webinar – Personal Resilience: The Mental & Physical Benefits of Open Space |
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Wednesday, March 31
12:00 pm
Organization: Forever Maryland
Open space can help increase personal resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped reveal the true value of the outdoors and public spaces. From recreation and nutrition, to mental clarity and much more, open space and access to nature can provide numerous benefits. However those benefits and access to greenspace has not historically been distributed equally or equitably for many people of color. Join Dr. Heidi Schrieber-Pan and Jennifer D. Roberts to delve into how open space can be a positive, transformational, place for all. Learn about nature’s ability to help individuals reduce anxiety and depression and improve overall wellness, while also learning how you can help your community understand and overcome historical and contemporary barriers that have led to unequal access for African Americans and other marginalized communities. Webinar cost is $25 per person.
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Virtual Conference - Get Your Nonprofit Noticed:
Marketing Strategies That Work
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Wednesday, March 31
11:30 am - 3:45 pm
Organization: Network for Good
For donors and supporters, marketing tells them who you are, what you do, and how they can get involved. It’s the story you tell and how you share it across channels, whether that be via email, social media, text message, direct mail, or on your website.
Successfully creating and maintaining a multichannel marketing strategy will increase awareness and maximize your fundraising efforts. During this Virtual Conference, Network for Good has teamed up with nonprofit experts to discuss how to communicate your mission across all the channels you utilize.
Unable to attend? Register so they can send you the materials!
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Save the Date: Maryland Arts Summit, June 3 & 4 |
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African American Heritage Preservation Program Grants Webinar |
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Thursday, April 1
10:00 - 11:30 am
Organization: Maryland Historical Trust
Join the Maryland Commission on African American Heritage and Culture and the Maryland Historical Trust for a General Overview webinar on the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP). Grants are competitively awarded for construction projects on properties important to African American history and culture in Maryland.
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Happening Now! 2021 Maryland Preservation Awards |
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Congratulations to the eleven recipients of the 2021 Maryland Preservation awards!
The event runs through April 1.
The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education and community development projects in Maryland. Since 1975, MHT has honored the outstanding preservation efforts of more than 270 individuals and projects throughout the state.
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AASLH Resource: What's Next? A Guide to Museum Transitions and Closures
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AASLH is proud to sharetheir latest position paper with the field. "What's Next? A Guide to Museum Transitions and Closures," researched and written by members of our Standards and Ethics Committee, Field Services Alliance, and Small Museums Affinity Community. It discusses the practical, legal, and ethical issues that come with a major museum change such as a closure, merger, or transition.
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Opportunity! MHAA Facilitator and Evaluator - Racial Equity Working Group |
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With the guidance of the Consultant, MHAA will engage in a process of authentic self-reflection and assessment of MHAA’s policies, processes, practices and legal requirements, including the statute and regulations of the state MHAA program; bylaws; policies and procedures, both formal and informal; grant guidelines, grantee manual, and a template/model grant agreement; and other materials as the consultant determines necessary to identify issues of equity and justice, and develop a shared vocabulary relating to racial equity.
Offerors who meet the professional requirements and experience and are interested in submitting a proposal to provide such services must submit a proposal to be received no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 5, 2021.
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Chesapeake Conservancy Opportunity: Bilingual (Spanish) Interpretive Outreach Assistant |
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Contractual, No Benefits, Seasonal
STARTING SALARY: $15 per hour
Background: The Chesapeake Conservancy, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office, is hiring 4 Bilingual (Spanish) Interpretive Outreach Assistants to conduct visitor use studies and develop inclusive programming at Maryland State Parks. Bilingual Interpretive Outreach Assistants will lead programs, connect with visitors, and inspire stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay.
These positions will begin virtually and may require travel throughout the state of Maryland. Please use the link above to contact the Conservancy.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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