Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
October 14, 2021 - October 28, 2021
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eNews Sections
- What's Happening at the Chamber
- New Members
- Suggested Reading/Quote of the Week
- Members in the News
- Legislative Update
- Chamber Events
- Community Events
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What's Happening at the Chamber |
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Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting
Cambridge Wine & Spirits
October 22, 2021 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Join us at Cambridge Wine & Spirits for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours kick off the weekend. Mike Creaghan and his friendly staff are ready to greet you here at their store at the head of the Cambridge Creek on Cedar Street.
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Ribbon Cutting Advance Auto Parts
November 17, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Advance Auto Parts, "stocking new and remanufactured automotive parts, maintenance items, and accessories such as batteries and oil filters for all makes and models", has moved! Their Cambridge store is now located at 2735 Dorchester Square in the Dorchester Marketplace, and we would like to celebrate with you with a Ribbon Cutting mark their new location.
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It Could Be YOU
If you are a member and you get a business listed in this section of the eNews you get a free admission to a Chamber Business Lunch or Breakfast.
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Suggested Reading:
Quote of the Week:
“Every accomplishment starts with
the decision to try.”
-- John F. Kennedy
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Cambridge Mayor Check-In: Not so Fast With Hospital Land Transfer, Timeline for New City Manager and the Dreaded Delta Covid |
The Cambridge Spy and WHCP Community Radio continue with our ongoing monthly series with Mayor Andrew Bradshaw on the most current affairs of the City of Cambridge. This month, Mayor Bradshaw comments on the slight delay for the grand opening of the new Shore Regional Health facility on Route 50, his observation that the land transfer from the University of Maryland Health System to Cambridge will not be as turnkey as some in the community had anticipated, the lineline for the hiring of a new city manager for Cambridge, and the impact of Covid’s Delta variant as the city starts to reopen.
This video is approximately 13 minutes in length.
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Hurlock Welcomes Fall with Festival, Parade |
HURLOCK — A crowd of thousands greeted the new season on a beautiful Saturday at the annual Hurlock Fall Fest.
Participants in the Oct. 2 event enjoyed a parade, many vendors, food, live music and the opportunity for a train ride on the town’s two passenger rail cars.
The day began with a parade up Main Street. Local elected officials and political hopefuls joined people from the Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company, North Dorchester High School marching band and pom pom squad, Warwick Elementary School and others in parade.
The crowd flocked to food and other vendors, and a team of volunteer conductors helped ticket holders board the train cars for multiple trips down the rails to Federalsburg and back.
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Programs Receive Recertification
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs receive recertification
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is proud to announce the recertification of its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
To earn accreditation, TidalHealth’s cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
TidalHealth’s programs have been nationally and consistently certified since 2000, and recognized for upholding national quality standards and following clinical practices and guidelines established by the AACVPR.
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"Bright and Beautiful" is Main Street Gallery's Holiday Show |
It's all about gift giving at Main Street Gallery's much anticipated holiday exhibit, "Bright and Beautiful." In November and December the gallery's 11 members will be in the holiday spirit, adding smaller, more affordable, bright and beautiful pieces to their stable of artwork. The artist are creating one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, prints, jewelry, mosaics, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art and collages for this special event. There are also plenty of little gems in the gallery's gift shop for those wanting to give a unique, hand made piece of art priced under $50 as a gift for someone special. Demand will be high so come early to get your first choice.
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County Observation of Halloween
At the Dorchester County Council meeting, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, it was approved by Council that Halloween will be observed by County residents on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. This policy will not supersede prescheduled times and dates set by municipalities. Residents living outside town limits should follow the County policy set forth by the county Council, unless they intend on carrying their child(ren) into a town.
The City of Cambridge Trick or Treat hours will be Sunday, October 31, 2021 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for children ages 12 and under.
Trick or Treating in the Town of Hurlock will be Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Trick or Treat hours in Secretary will be Sunday, October 31 from 6 until 8 p.m.
These are the locations, dates, and times that we are aware of. As others become available, this page will be updated.
10/13/2021
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Layton's Chance Goes All In |
Jennifer and William Layton were extremely nervous at the start of the pandemic. "No one knew what to expect. We didn't know how long we'd be closed or whether we'd even be able to sell wine on the property," recalls Jen, the Jen'eral Manager of Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery. "It was nerve-wracking for many, many weeks as we figured it out." Figure it out they did, quickly shifting to online orders, curbside pick-up, deliveries to wholesale outlets (once alcoholic beverages were classified as "essential"), and expanding outdoor seating in advance of re-opening. Early on, Jen even ordered thousands of wine bottles- the cases took up the entire front porch- so they would not be caught short for bottling. It soon became apparent that their strategies were paying off. Instead of floundering, their business began to grow, and today they are in the midst of a major expansion.
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Choptank Health Announces New Federalsburg Health Center Planned |
Choptank Community Health System has recently announced plans are underway for a new Federalsburg health center to open in 2024. Choptank Health has purchased land on Hayman Avenue for its new 15- to 20,000-square foot facility, and architectural plans are in progress.
“Our residents deserve the best access to quality care,” said Choptank Community Health CEO Sara Rich. “We have long outgrown our original facility in Federalsburg, and are eager to see patients for medical and dental care in our new state-of-the-art health center.”
An $829K one-time capital improvement grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has been received as initial funding towards the facility. The HRSA funding supports construction, expansion, alteration, renovation, and other capital improvements to modify, enhance, and expand health care infrastructure.
“Meeting Marylanders’ health care needs regardless of where they live is one of our top priorities. The new Federalsburg health center will help Choptank Community Health System continue to provide quality health care to folks in Caroline County. I’m glad we were able to provide federal funding to support this project, and we will continue working to invest in health care resources across our state,” said U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.
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CAMBRIDGE — Competitors in Ironman Maryland swam the waters of the Choptank River, biked the roads of Dorchester County, and ran the streets of Cambridge on Saturday.
Canadian Eric Roy won the men’s race with a total time of 9:04:44. Dana Glodek won first place in the women’s division with a total time of 9:36:58.
Roy completed the swim in 57:19, the bike portion in 4:38:03 and the run in 3:18:39. Glodek, the 14th overall finisher, swam the course in 56:22, biked in 4:59:42 and ran in 3:33:03.
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Maryland State Fire Marshal Partners With Delmarva Power With Smoke Alarm Donation |
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This year’s donation marks Delmarva Power's 22nd year of promoting fire safety through smoke alarm programs with local first responders
WICOMICO COUNTY, MD (October 8, 2021) - Delmarva Power is donating 1,900 smoke alarms to local communities through its partners at the Maryland State Fire Marshals’ Office. This is the 22nd year Delmarva Power has donated these important life-saving devices as part of its efforts to join local emergency services personnel to help keep its customers and communities safe.
Since 2000, Delmarva Power has worked with local emergency service providers to donate more than 35,000 smoke alarms to communities across Delaware and Maryland. Delmarva Power maintains a close partnership with local fire departments and other first responders, who work alongside Delmarva Power employees during storms and other emergencies. In addition to the annual smoke alarm donation, the company’s Emergency Services Partnership Program helps coordinate trainings, share best practices, and sponsor other charitable giving and volunteer activities with area emergency response teams throughout the year.
Read the full article here
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Bullying Awareness in DCPS |
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This month we are highlighting Bullying Awareness in DCPS! On Wednesday October 20th we are encouraging all students, staff, and our community to join us in wearing Orange for Unity Day. DCPS will also be hosting a Bullying Townhall Discussion on October 28th at 5:30 p.m. streaming live to the DCPS Student Services Facebook page where we will talk about what bullying is, how parents can support their students, and what DCPS is doing to keep students safe.
Read the full article here
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Links to upcoming local meeting agendas
Here is link to Town Hall Streams where you can watch City of Cambridge, Town of Hurlock, and Dorchester County School Board meetings live or recording of prior meetings: TOWN HALL STREAMS
This section of the weekly eNews is designed to provide updates to various legislative topics we think are of importance to our members. If there is any legislation we do not mention that you believe is important please reach out to us via email or call 410-228-3575.
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Friday, October 15, 2021
Membership / Ambassador Committee Meeting
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Dorchester Chamber Conference Room / Zoom Meeting
Friday, October 22, 2021
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: Cambridge Wine & Spirits
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
109 Cedar Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Ribbon Cutting: Advance Auto Parts
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
2735 Dorchester Square
Cambridge, MD 21613
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Ongoing
Eastern Region MD SBDC Webinars
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Ongoing
Maryland ROTA Classes
Workshops in Mental Health First Aid for Adults, Adults who work with Youth, Connection between problem gambling and substance related disorders. For the schedule and if virtual, webinar or in-person, go to:
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October 14, 21, 28, 2021
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cambridge Farmers' Market 2021
Cambridge Farmers' Market, held weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. at Long Wharf in Cambridge with fresh produce, meats, crafts, and more. For weather updates, watch their Facebook page.
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October 15, 16, 22, 23, 30, 31 2021
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
CCVFC Haunted House
Come if you dare! A haunted house for all ages.
Come enjoy some scare fun at the Church Creek Volunteer Fire company's Haunted House! Open every Friday and Saturday in October from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $10 pp to enter, kids under 7 get in free. Weather permitting! Watch the CCVFC Facebook when the weather gets bad. Hope to see everyone at the Haunted House. Click Here for tickets.
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October 16, 23, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Yoga with Patty
This gentle yoga class focuses on basic postures, breathing, and relaxation. Classes begin with breath awareness and warm-ups to prepare you for yoga postures. The heart of each class is a sequence of postures that stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Each class ends with deep relaxation and meditation. Open to students of all levels. $12. drop-in
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October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Corn Maze Adventure at Emily's Produce
Wind your way through five acres of twists and turns in the Corn Maze at Emily’s Produce and hopefully you will not get lost in the stalks! The theme is “Farmers Feed Families” and inside, you will answer the questions on the game sheet and find your way out of the maze with or without the help of your “Maize-O-Vision” map on the back page of your game sheet. There is a special viewing station inside the maze that will make the maze visible and show you where you are. You can also use Maize-O-Vision glasses to see the map at all times. The level of challenge is up to you! A separate children’s maze is also available for those not choosing the ultimate challenge.The maze is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, starting Saturday, September 4 and ending on October 31.
The last admission into the maze is 3:30pm. No reservations required.
Ticket Prices:
$10 per person (3 and under free)
Family Package – immediate family of 4 or more members – $8 per person
Active Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders & Senior Citizens – $8 per person
Tickets include: Corn Maze – Game Sheet – Crayon – Viewing Tower – Hay Wagon Ride to Maze (weather permitting) – Small Pumpkin – Lawn Games – Photo Ops. Maize-O-Vision 3D Glasses available for $1.
For every ticket sold, Emily’s Produce will donate $1 worth of fresh, local, healthy, and nutritious food to the Maryland Food Bank.
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October 17, 24, 31, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - Fair Winds Wellness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: For active folks who want a yoga class that is challenging, accessible, and fun. Seventy-five minutes of mindful movement to improve your balance, strength, flexibility, and focus. Find your Zen while releasing your inner warrior.
$12.00 drop-in rate.
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October 11, 18, 14, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Yoga for YOUR Life
Designed for all levels from beginners to more experienced practitioners, this alignment-based class blends precise techniques with empowering movement to warm up and wind down after a busy day of real life. This class can help you achieve the best of both worlds through a workout and a reset for your mind and body, leaving you feeling energized and renewed. The class is initiated with a focus on breathing and movement, then escalates into a heart-pumping standing series, and winds down into blissful deep stretching. $12 drop-in
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October 14, 15, 2021
10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
ESHC Auxiliary Sidewalk Sale & Patient Art Show & Sale
Men's, Women's & Kid's Clothing - All sizes - All $7 & Below!
New accessories - Jewelry, Scarves, Purses - All $20 & Below!
Creative & Usable art - Watercolors & Ceramic Pieces!
The ESHC Auxiliary, a totally 501(c)3 organization, uses the proceeds from this event to fund only direct patient programs such as indigent patient funds, our therapeutic horticulture program, art and music therapy and numerous other program, art and music therapy and numerous other programs that greatly enhance patients' personal lives. Please contact Judith Slaughter, Director of ESHC Volunteer Services for more information - Judith.Slaughter@maryland.gov
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October 16, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bike the UGRR
Inspired by Harriet Tubman and her daring journeys to freedom on the Underground Railroad, Alpha Genesis Community Development Corporation (AGCDC) has announced a new adult bike ride in October to raise money for the Harriet’s Journey Home project.
The Bike the UGRR ride will be held October 16, 2021, and will take riders along and near the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Participants can choose either a 25-mile or 43-mile ride. Both will provide opportunities to stop at significant landmarks and sites along the UGRR Byway in Dorchester County to learn more about their historical significance.
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October 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Apple Festival at Neck District VFC
The 41st Apple Festival Celebration will be held at the Neck District Volunteer Fire House. CARRY-OUT ONLY! Apple dumplings, apple pies, chicken salad sandwiches, and chicken salad by the pint. Outdoor flea market. Food carry-out 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Festival held rain or shine. Free admission. For information or table space, call 410-228-6916.
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October 16, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Second Annual Freedom Brunch
Come join Harriett's House as they raise awareness about human trafficking and funds to support their new residential program. Be a part of opening the doors to safety, hope and healing for survivors of exploitation. Want to bring a group? Sign up to be a table host for the event.
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October 16, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Flatland Drive Bluegrass Music Day
Come out to the farm for a day of festive Fall Season fun and enjoy a live bluegrass music performance by the Eastern Shore's own Flatland Drive! As you enjoy some amazing talent and toe tapping tunes, we will ask that you consider donating to our charity of choice for the day - Courageous Hearts Horsemanship. Animals will be on hand for children to visit!
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October 16, 2021
8:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
Fuzzbox Piranha @ Fat Ricky's Cambridge
Always a great time!
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October 17, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Charm City Meadworks Fall Flavors Tasting Day
Fall flavors at their BEST! Join the team from Emily's Produce & Charm City Meadworks to see what the BZZ is all about when it comes to LOCAL Mead! Get your first taste of this season's Pumpkin Mead!
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October 17, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park 2021
A Community Event at Sailwinds Park East, overlooking the Choptank River next to the Dorchester County Visitor Center. Bring a kite, watch others flying kites, food, music and other family friendly activities. Other years have had rock wall climbing, exotic animals, air ainline jump, face painting, bounce house
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October 19, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
County Council of Dorchester County Meeting
The County Council of Dorchester County meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for a Regular Session.
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October 20, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Cocktail Class
Come join us for a fun cocktail creation class at Blue Ruin. This class will include instruction and creation of five cocktails as well a an appetizer for each participant! The cost is $55 per person. There is a max of 24 participants so don't hesitate to sign up! Email paul@blueruinbar.com or message through Facebook to reserve your spot!
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October 21 & 23, 2021
Varied - see link for details
Pumpkin Painting at Cabin Fever
Pumpkin Painting at Cabin Fever Play Centre - 2 dates available:
Thursday, October 21
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Toddler Painting for ages 5 and under ONLY may paint.
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. All ages may paint
Saturday, October 23rd from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for all ages.
$15.00 per child. One adult per family are free, additional adults are $5.00 each.
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October 22, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cambridge Lion's Club 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Teams of 4 players, $100 per person
Hole sponsorship available
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October 23, 2021
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2021 Rock the Choptank Fishing Tournament
This is a one-day rockfish tournament where you can fish only in the Choptank River. There are over 50 different ways to win. One of Maryland's largest tournaments. Begins at 7 a.m. Proceeds help local families in need and groups in various ways. Check Facebook for more details.
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October 23, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cambridge Wine & Spirits Grand Opening Celebration
After the Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Kick-Off on Friday night, the Party continues with the Grand Opening celebration with Wine & Beer Tastings, Refreshments, Hot Dogs, Classic Cars, Door Prizes, Giveaways, Lottery Tickets & More. Live Music by Embered Soulz. Be sure to stop by to give Mike Creaghan and staff a hearty "HI".
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October 24, 25, 26, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Wheels of Love '21 Chesapeake Bay
Three-day charity bike ride drawing dozens of supporters and cyclists to raise funds for ALYN Hospital, Israeli’s only pediatric rehabilitation center. The 130-mile ride tours the Eastern Shore of Maryland taking riders on the historic roads of Chesapeake Bay and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. ALYN Hospital is one of the world’s leading pediatric hospitals, providing innovative care and producing life-changing pediatric assistive technologies for children around the world. Registration fee covers accommodations, meals and more.
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With the current COVID conditions and CDC Guidelines, Please always check with the organization holding the event to make sure the events are still being held. Please be safe and take necessary precautions.
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306 High Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
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