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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
February 1, 2024 - February 15, 2024
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Be sure to read all the way through, there is plenty to do in our community.
See the events below and on our website.
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Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Is Now Accepting Applications For 2024
DEADLINE IS February 16, 2024
Calling all Chamber Members that have employees that are age 16-21 or have employees with children or grandchildren that are age 16-21. The awards are not only for high school seniors but anyone looking to continue their education in a certified program.
We have awarded scholarships for a wide variety of programs in the past, including arts, agriculture, cosmetology, computer science, criminal justice, culinary, education, engineering, nursing, physical therapy, physician, marine trades, veterinary medicine, welding, and many more...
Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. You can learn more and get an application at:
www.dorchesterchamber.org/scholarhips
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Chamber Member Orientation
February 6, 2024 - 12 Noon
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Come learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber Membership and to gain an understanding of the value of the Chamber to the Business Community.
Those who have attended prior events, long time members included, have all learned something new by attending the Member Orientation Session.
If you are a member and bring a non-member to the event and they join the Chamber, you will get a free pass for a Business Lunch or Breakfast and 1 free eBlast.
Registration is required. This is a free session, however registration is necessary so the room can be configured and lunch can be ordered for the correct number of attendees.
This session will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Chamber of Commerce. There is no elevator. We will have Zoom option available, please request a link when registering.
Click Here to Register
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Ribbon Cutting: T-Mobile
February 9, 2024 - 12:00 p.m.
701 Cambridge Marketplace, Cambridge, MD
Come and check out the new T-Mobile store at Cambridge Marketplace, where you can find the best deals on phones, plans, and accessories! You'll love the friendly and helpful staff, who are ready to answer all your questions and help you find what you need.
Their website says: "The Un-Carrier that provides the best value for customers with the best 5G network in the country! We are bringing T-Mobile to Dorchester County and we provide cell plans, services, and devices!"
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, February 9, and celebrate with them as they join the Dorchester County community and the Cambridge Marketplace family!
We can't wait to see you there!
Click Here to Register
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TidalHealth Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Nutrition Lunch & Learn
February 20, 2024 - 12:00 p.m.
Dorchester Chamber Conference Room
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Join us to hear from Dr. Malene Ingram and Dr. Reshmi Udesh (see bio's below) as they discuss the Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Program at TidalHealth.
Chris Hall, Vice President / Chief Business Officer over Strategy & Business Development, will provide a general update on TidalHealth.
Malene Ingram, MD provides care at TidalHealth General Surgery in Seaford, Del.
Dr. Ingram received her Doctor of Allopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. She then completed her residency in General Surgery from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark., where she earned chief resident honors. She later completed her Advanced Laparoscopic Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery fellowship from University of South Florida Health Science Center in Tampa, Fla.
Dr. Ingram specializes in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, and upper endoscopy. She is a member of several academic societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
When Dr. Ingram is not seeing patients, she enjoys swimming and spinning.
Reshmi Udesh, MD, practices at TidalHealth General Surgery in Seaford, Del.
Dr. Udesh received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Government Vellore Medical College and Hospital (GVMCH) in Tamil Nadu, India. She then completed her research fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., and later completed her general surgery residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital – Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.
Dr. Udesh is DaVinci certified in robotic surgery, and her areas of clinical interests include acute care surgery, minimally invasive hernia surgery, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and she is ATLS certified for trauma coverage when needed.
Dr. Udesh has written an impressive number of peer-reviewed publications and given numerous presentations. When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Udesh enjoys reading, hiking, or traveling, usually to secluded places.
This session will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Chamber of Commerce. There is no elevator. We will have Zoom option available, please request a link when registering.
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BAH/Ribbon Cutting: Benson & Mangold Real Estate
February 22, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
300 Academy Street, Suite 1, Cambridge, MD
Join us for a Business After Hours event to welcome Benson & Mangold Real Estate to their new location at 300 Academy Street, Suite 1 in Cambridge. Sheila Washburn and her team have moved their Cambridge Office to the Downtown Cambridge area, where they are ready to assist you with your real estate needs. Benson & Mangold Real Estate has been serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland for nearly 60 years, with 10 offices across the region. Don't miss this opportunity to see their new space and celebrate their move with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Click Here to Register
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BAH/Ribbon Cutting: Heirloom Athletics
February 29, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
419 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD
Please join Heirloom Athletics in celebrating their 4-year anniversary on Thursday, February 29th at our Business After Hours at 5.30pm at 419 Academy Street. February 29th, 2020 might not have been the optimal time to open a new business (two weeks before global shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic), but 4 years later they have built a unique facility in our downtown district dedicated to empowering our community to take back control of your health. Come celebrate with us and learn more about the modern health care services they provide. We'll even have the Ribbon Cutting they couldn't back in 2020!
Click Here to Register
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Younger Cells - Felicia O'Donnell
Felicia O'Donnell, Cellular Health Coach
5549 Bonnie Brook Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: 410-310-2995
eMail: youngercells@gmail.com
Website: https://youngercells.myasealive.com
Health & Medical
If you are a member and you get a business listed in this sect
ion 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:
"Leave nothing for tomorrow
which can be done today."
-- Abraham Lincoln
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Bronze Sponsors - Part 1 | |
Top Trends and Insights from the 2024 Competitiveness Redboook for Maryland | |
The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic position across over 50 metrics.
Now in its second year, the data and insights in the Redbook aim to inform policy discussions, spark partnerships and guide strategic efforts to enhance Maryland’s competitiveness.
The 2024 Redbook benchmarks Maryland’s performance on economic factors ranging from business climate to infrastructure to workforce. While underscoring continued strengths in critical areas like technology and manufacturing productivity, concerning trends have also emerged around high business costs, population loss, slow job growth, high tax burdens, high energy costs and lacking funding for transportation infrastructure that demand urgent attention.
Read More HERE
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Cambridge Women's Club presents astrophysicist | |
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Women’s Club will present astrophysicist , Friday, Feb. 2.
Heckathorn, a Friends of Blackwater board member, will discuss Blackwater’s astronomical telescope newly installed on the south lawn of Blackwater and the night sky tours he leads during the periods of the new moon.
Heckathorn received his master degree and PhD in astrophysics from Northwestern University. He began his career in 1970 eventually joining the U.S. Naval research lab and later becoming active in missile defense applications until he retired in 2006. Heckathorn has been a force and facilitating the installation of the powerful mead LX 600 telescope and offers a detailed perspective, revealing encyclopedic knowledge of the stars, planets and nebulae in down to earth easy to comprehend language.
Read More on the Dorchester Star
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Mid-Shore Arts: The Glass & Wood of of Artist David Stevens | |
A Renaissance person is described as someone with many talents and areas of knowledge. Cambridge resident, David Stevens, is such a man, coming to Cambridge from Easton in 2018 after living there and raising his family there for almost 30 years. But that was just the latest of many moves around the country, learning and practicing many different creative pursuits.
Originally from Kalamazoo, MI, David says that he has been an artist all his life. In his bio, Stevens says, “The University of Michigan opened my eyes to the world of art and self-expression. Upon graduating in 1970, I felt driven to pursue life as an artist.” After driving a cab while painting and drawing over a period of eight months, Stevens moved to Los Angeles. “California seemed to be the place to be at the time.” There he worked in a small shop in Santa Monica and learned to work in stained glass. After a year at the studio, he opened his own stained glass studio, and worked there for eight years.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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WBOC is proud to serve Hurlock, and all of Dorchester County.
Watch the segment on WBOC
| WHCP - FM Announces Appointment Jim Brady as News Director | |
WHCP-FM, Mid-Shore Community Radio has named award-winning journalist Jim Brady as news director. The new position is the FM station’s most recent step in its continued expansion since becoming a National Public Radio member station last year.
Brady will continue his work as WCHP’s lead investigative reporter and will oversee the news desk, identifying interview assignment needs and coordinating the daily Mid-Shore MidDay lineup of news, reports and features. He will work closely with Shane Walker, WHCP’s local host of Morning Edition and the Mid-Shore Morning Groove, and Doug Schuetz, operations and production director.
“We are thrilled to have lured Jim Brady out of retirement to take on this vital role at the station,” said WHCP General Manager Mike Starling. “His experience, energy and fresh insights will elevate our news operation from the ground up as we grow into being a full-service regional NPR station.”
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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UM Shore Regional Health in the News | |
Vanhoy elected to Academy of Emergency Nurses Board of Directors - Mary Alice Vanhoy, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NRP, FAEN, Nurse Manager, University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center (UM SEC) at Queenstown, has been elected to the board of directors of the Academy of Emergency Nursing (AEN) for a two-year term. UM SEC at Queenstown is part of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), which is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. - Read HERE
UM Shore Regional Health Receives Physician Assistant Education Association’s Partnership Award-
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently accepted the 2023 Partnership award from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, UM SRH, accepted the award on behalf of the health system on October 12, 2023, at a ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana. - Read HERE
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to Host 20th Annual Eagle Festival | |
Join us at the 20th Annual Eagle Festival at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate birds of prey! Don’t miss out on this free event for the whole family, with live raptor programs, kids’ activities, refuge tours, exhibits, and more! Call 410-228-2677 for more information or visit us online at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.
Read more HERE
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Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Announces the 9th “Aspire to Succeed & Lead'' | |
SALISBURY, MD – Empowering women in business, Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center announces its 9th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Business Conference. This popular event continues to provide a platform for businesswomen to connect, learn, and grow. Scheduled for March 15, 2024, the conference promises a day filled with insightful speakers, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for success.
Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Time: Check-in: 8:30-9:00 AM | Conference: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center (Midway Room), 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804
Registration Fee: $65.00
Description: The conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, each a trailblazer in her respective field:
• Jordan Twilley, Executive Sales Director for Mary Kay, began her entrepreneurial journey at 18. Today, she leads a multi-million-dollar Mary Kay team, exemplifying leadership and success in direct sales.
Read more HERE
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Free Guided Birding Tours Offered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge | |
Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds. All guided birding tours are scheduled for Sundays, February 4, February 18, February 25, March 3, April 7, April 28, and May 5, 2024.
Read more HERE
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Caroline Foundation Announces Grant Recipients | |
On November 14, representatives from non-profit organizations that provide health and wellness services to residents of Caroline County, gathered for breakfast and a presentation of grant awards from the Caroline Foundation. At its first breakfast in 2016, the Foundation gifted $109,000 to two organizations; this year twenty-one organizations received $800,000 bringing the eight-year total to over $4.9 million.
Although most of the organizations had received grants in the past, many were returning with new or expanded programs and services. Choptank Health received a grant to purchase panoramic x-ray equipment for a new state-of-the-art dental facility opening in the Fall of 2024. Caroline Career & Technology Center received its first award for its Academy of Health Care program. This program combines a semester of course study with an internship and hands-on experience caring for geriatric patients at the end of which the student will be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Read more HERE
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For All Seasons to host Lunch & Learn: Human Trafficking 101 at Packing House | |
In this session you will learn about Human Trafficking here in the mid-shore region and beyond: how to recognize it and the importance of community partnerships in preventing and responding to best help survivors and their families.
Human Trafficking is complex problem that requires great awareness and collaboration from our business community, law enforcement, medical practitioners, county leaders, social service providers, school administrators and staff, and more. Please join us to learn about human trafficking, its prevalence in our community, and how to recognize its red flags.
For All Seasons, Inc. and the Packing House are partnering to offer business and civic leaders this community service. There is no fee for this program. Lunch and beverages will be served.
Read more HERE
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For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Human Trafficking Awareness Month | |
For the past four years, For All Seasons has been active in the Red Sand Project, a participatory art project created by artist and activist Molly Gochman that invites community members to question, connect, and act against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking and exploitation. In 2024, the agency is expanding the project to engage the business community to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking.
The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.
“A primary focus of For All Seasons’ Human Trafficking Program is to expand outreach and education on Human Trafficking to inform the community. For All Seasons’ Center for Learning is committed to leading the way in having a positive impact in this regard,” Susan Ahlstrom, Regional Human Trafficking Navigator, comments.
Read more HERE
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TidalHealth and 9SDC Partner on Nylon Capital Center Project | |
Seaford, Delaware – TidalHealth is pleased to announce a partnership with Ninth Street Development Company (“9SDC”) and will be one of the anchor tenants at the Nylon Capital Center.
9SDC will be constructing a new, state-of-the-art +/-22,000 sq. ft. healthcare facility for TidalHealth in the heart of the campus overlooking the shared campus green and pickleball courts. The 22-acre redevelopment of the former Nylon Capital Shopping Center aims to create a diverse mix of education, healthcare, coworking, and retail spaces for the Seaford community and greater Sussex County area.
Read more HERE
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Governor Wes Moore announced his preliminary FY 2024 budget plan, which includes record investments in education and transportation, while keeping his promise of focusing on creating a competitive and equitable economy, ending childhood poverty in the state, and public safety reform. Click here for full article.
Links to upcoming local meeting agendas
City of Cambridge
Town of Hurlock
Dorchester County Council
Here is link to Town Hall Streams where you can watch Dorchester County Council, 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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February 6, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Member Orientation
Chamber Conference Room (or Zoom), 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
February 9, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: T-Mobile
T-Mobile, 701 Cambridge Marketplace, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
February 20, 2024
12:00 p.m.
TidalHealth Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Nutrition Lunch & Learn
Dorchester Chamber Conference Room, 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
February 22, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: Benson & Mangold
Benson & Mangold, 200 Academy Street, Suite 1, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
February 29, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: Heirloom Athletics
Heirloom Athletics, 419 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
March 7, 2024 - Save the Date
12:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Pine Street Community Market
Pine Street Community Market, 711 Pine Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
March 21, 2024 - Save the Date
5:00 p.m. Reception and Cocktails / 6:15 p.m. Dinner / 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Annual Business Meeting & Dinner
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa, 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register, for Sponsorship Opportunities, and for special event room rate.
April 4, 2024 - Save the Date
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: Black Water Bakery
429 Race Street, Cambridge, MD
May 15, 2024
5:30 p.m.
2024 Annual Regional Chamber Mixer
Chesapeake College - Caroline Center, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mils, MD 21619
Click Here to Register
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Ongoing
Maryland ROPTA 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:
https://marylandropta.org/calendar/
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Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February 3, 10, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Yoga with Patty
This gentle yoga class will guide you through basic postures, breathing, and relaxation methods. We begin by tuning into the breath and warming up muscles and joints to prepare for the yoga pose sequences. The class will explore a variety of postures that challenge and support your body while enhancing your flexibility, strength, and balance. We?ll end with a soothing relaxation and meditation to calm your mind and body. This class is welcoming and accessible for students of all levels.
https://www.fairwindswellness.com/yoga-class-schedule
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February 2, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Talk: Astrophysicist Harry Heckathorn
The Cambridge Women’s Club presents astrophysicist Harry Heckathorn, Friday February 2nd at 1 PM.
Harry, a Friends of Blackwater board member, will discuss Blackwater astronomical telescope newly installed on the south lawn of Blackwater and the night sky tours he leads during the periods of the new moon.
Harry received his master's degree and PhD in astrophysics from Northwestern University. He began his career in 1970 eventually joining the US Naval research lab and later becoming active in missile defense applications until he retired in 2006. Harry has been a force and facilitating the installation of the powerful mead LX 600 telescope and offers a detailed perspective, revealing encyclopedic knowledge of the stars, planets and nebulae in down to earth easy to comprehend language.
Please join us for refreshments at 12:30 and the lecture at 1 PM at The Cambridge Women’s Club, Sycamore College at 417 High St. in Cambridge MD. This lecture is free and ample parking available.
For more info. Call Kathy at 415-483-6969.
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February 2, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday Dinners @ Moose
Chicken & Dumplings $14
Open to the public, Tuesday and Friday Night Dinners are 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211
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February 2, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Music: Bryan Russo
Live Music with Bryan Russo at Blue Ruin
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February 4, 11, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Barre with Coach Angie
Join Heirloom Athletics for Barre with Coach Angie.
Dates/Time: Sundays @10am, January 7th -February 18th
Fee for Non-Members: $100
Sign up via the ticket link HERE.
$70 Discounted Rate for Members; Please Pay Via Venmo
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February 3, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2024 Reading Social - Cambridge
The Reading Social is a monthly event that encourages reading for youth birth-12. They focus on improving literacy and building home libraries for children. During the time the children are here, they will receive a healthy snack, reading support, and an art activity. Children have the option of reading or being read to. They encourage young readers to tell stories based on the pictures in the book. Each child gets to choose a book of their choice to take home to begin building their home library. Our Reading Socials are in Cambridge on 1st Saturdays and Hurlock on 2nd Saturdays. Those dates vary based on holidays.
Volunteers are welcome and needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know which date. We do ask that volunteers arrive one (1) hour before to help set up and stay (30) minutes after to help wrap up.
To volunteer or for more information, contact 443-351-4846 or info@harvestinghopeinc.org
Background checks are required to work with youth.
Address: 204 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD
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February 3, 4, 2024
The Journey Through Art at the Harriet Tubman Museum & Education Center
The Harriet Tubman Museum will be opened for viewing of the new Bucktown Store Room. Michael Rosato will discuss the new mural, there will be story telling and entertainment. This is a two day event, Saturday and Sunday (12-4 pm) Light refreshments while they last. The opening is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Program Schedule below:
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
11:30 - 12:00 Reception
1:00 - 2:00 Storytelling by Walter Jones
3:00 - 4:00 Eastern Shore Outlawz
4:30 - 7:00 Lectures and viewing of the Mural (William Jarmon, President, HTO & Michael Rosato, Artist)
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 Lectures and Viewing of the Mural (William Jarmon, President, HTO & Michael Rosato, Artist)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Music by David B. Cole
Linda Harris Cole, Curator, 410-228-0401
www.harriettubmanmuseumcenter.org
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February 4, 18, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding at Blackwater
Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds.
Participants meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. for each tour, which may last 3 to 4 hours. The birding party typically tours via personal vehicle, stopping at various points around the refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are highly recommended for an enjoyable experience. There is no fee or advanced registration for these tours. For further information, please call the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 410-228-2677 or visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
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February 4, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Breckenridge Barn
Come join us for our monthly open house on Sunday, February 4th from 12p-2p. This is the perfect time for new clients and existing clients to tour the venue. Vendors are welcome as well!
www.breckenridgebarn.com
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February 4, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mild or Wild Bingo
Come join us at our mild or wild bingo. Your choice of ThirtyOne, AVON or Pure Romance. $25 advance, $30 at the door 20 regular games, 2 specials, 50/50, tricky tray and cash-n-carry.
Doors open at 12:30 pm, Start calling at 2:00 pm. Food and Drinks available.
Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211
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February 5, 12, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Zen Meditation
In popular culture, Zen is associated with black turtlenecks, rock gardens, and pithy riddles. Meditation is hailed as the latest cure-all. Come see what Zen really has to offer those of us living in the 21st Century. This weekly session will be led by Zen priest and Cambridge resident, Jushin Stephyn Butcher. We will spend most of the time meditating according to the Zen tradition but will bring in practices from other traditions as well.
You don’t need to be a Buddhist to participate.
Reserve your spot, or feel free to drop in.
www.fairwindswellness.com
Please watch the Fair Winds Wellness website or Facebook Page for updates to their schedule or call ahead.
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February 6, 2024
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lower Shore Leadership Academy
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore invites you to our 3rd Annual Leadership Academy
Join us for a leadership event focused on learning 21st-century skills, knowledge sharing, and discussion-based learning.
30-Minute Interactive Break-Out Sessions, 10-Minute Interview Rounds with Business Professionals, Professional Headshots, Take-Home Resource Guide, Giveaways and much more!
Real People - Real Advice - Real Stories
Email Erin.williamson@ja.org or Ricky.pollitt@ja.org for more information.
To become a Sponsor, for Event Flyer, to Register, go to:
https://easternshore.ja.org/events/lower-shore-leadership-academy
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Feb. 6, 13, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Open Mic at DCA
Tuesday night favorite kicks off January 9, and happens every Tuesday night through April 23. Bring your voice and instrument and join the lineup, or just come to enjoy! Free, all are welcome. Refreshments available for purchase.
1/9 Hosted by Sam Pugh
Sponsored by Crosby & Associates and Marianne Styles Music.
https://www.facebook.com/DorchesterCenterfortheArts
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February 6, 13, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Trivia & Karoke
Come to Blue Ruin for a great time, often with themes. Check out their Facebook. 7 p.m. Trivia, followed by Karaoke at 9 p.m.
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February 7, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Talk: The Bramble & Pritchett Familes"
South Dorchester Folk Museum Presents:
"The Bramble & Pritchett Families"
Speaker – Glenn L Bramble
Glenn Bramble will be our first speaker of the 2024 season to discuss the history of the Brambles, Pritchetts, Wingates, and Todds who were the first four families that settled in South Dorchester.
Glenn states “As my mother was a Pritchett, I did some research on the descendants on both sides of the family. I have researched back to the 1700 hundreds for both Bramble and Pritchett ancestors and found it very interesting how different family names are tied together”. He will have several family pictures and photos of old structures including grave markers located in remote areas of South Dorchester.
The South Dorchester Folk Museum (SDFM), in cooperation with the Dorchester County Historical Society, presents this FREE program in its lecture series about local history. For more information about the SDFM, visit our website, www.sdfmuseum.net, or call 410-228-6175. The public is warmly invited to attend. Reservations are not needed
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February 9, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AYCE Spaghetti Dinner
Immanuel United Church of Christ invites you to their All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner (your choice of meat or vegetarian sauce)
Meal includes: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread and Drink.
Carry-Outs Available
Adults: $12 | Children 5-12: $6 | children 4 & Under: Free
Family Package (2 adults & 2 children under 12): $30
Desserts available for Purchase.
Advance orders accepted with approximate time of pickup given.
www.immanuelucc.faith | Facebook.com/ImmanuelUCChrist
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February 9, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Music: Endless Ember
Live music with Endless Ember with Sarah Robins and Sima at Blue Ruin
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February 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Second Saturday Book Sale
The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library hold a used book sale on the Second Saturday of each month from 9 am to 1 pm. Thousands of books are available, both hardback and paperback, at $1 and $.50 respectively. The library is located at 303 Gay Street, and the Book Cellar is on the first floor.
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February 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chocolate Dip & a pic!
Come join Simmons Center Market on February 10th from 9-1pm in the greenhouse area. With this event you will be able to get a breakfast burrito, take a picture in our 360 degrees Photo Booth and then pick out 6 items to dip and decorate. It will be a great time and you won’t want to miss it. This event is a kids friendly event as well as no pre registration. $25 .
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February 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Each month the DowntownCambridge.org website and the Cambridge Main Street/ Downtown Cambridge Facebook for special events.
This monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features free art gallery receptions, as well as specials in the independently owned shops and great dining. Shops and galleries are open all day and into the evening. As always on Second Saturday, downtown’s restaurants will be busy, so call ahead with your dining reservations. Plenty of free parking. Updated info at DowntownCambridge.org
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February 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2024 Reading Social - Hurlock
The Reading Social is a monthly event that encourages reading for youth birth-12. They focus on improving literacy and building home libraries for children. During the time the children are here, they will receive a healthy snack, reading support, and an art activity. Children have the option of reading or being read to. They encourage young readers to tell stories based on the pictures in the book. Each child gets to choose a book of their choice to take home to begin building their home library. Our Reading Socials are in Cambridge on 1st Saturdays and Hurlock on 2nd Saturdays. Those dates vary based on holidays.
Volunteers are welcome and needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know which date. We do ask that volunteers arrive one (1) hour before to help set up and stay (30 minutes after to help wrap up.
To volunteer or for more information, contact 443-351-4846 or info@harvestinghopeinc.org
Background checks are required to work with youth.
Address: 220 Main Street (The Old Library), Hurlock, MD 21643
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February 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Annual Black History Month Program
Join us for our Annual Black History Month Program: African Americans and the Arts. Our featured speaker is Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D, Talbot County Superintendent of Schools. This Black History Month Luncheon is sponsored by the Chesapeake College Multicultural Advisory Committee. Entertainment by Friends in Faith and Chesapeake College students.
chesapeakefoundation.org/annual-black-history-program
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February 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Valentine's Wine & Artisan Chocolate Pairing/ Sip & Shop
Signature Pairing: Valentine's Chocolate & Wine
Come out and enjoy a fun chocolate & wine pairing with your Galentine's or Valentine. Featuring 4 of our signature wines & 4 hand crafted artisan chocolates from The Market at Church Creek! Of course your limited edition glass comes with your ticket! Very LIMITED QUANTITIES, so grab your ticket asap!
Live music by Overdrawn on Saturday & Makayla Lizzy on Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Saturday we will have local craft vendors and instant photos by Shelli Blake Photography! You can order professional prints or a package as well.
Wine pairings will be all day Saturday, Feb 10th & Sunday, Feb 11th.
$25/person
Gold Leaf members receive 15% off
Tickets are non-refundable
In the event of inclement weather we will reschedule!
https://www.laytonschance.com/events/
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February 10, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Singles Night at Eurpoa
Join us for Europa Salon & Spa's 1st Annual Singles Night. An evening of pampering, music, food and drinks,, shopping and mingling! There will be specials available ONLY for this day and time. In order to take advantage, you must call us to book your service. You will not be able to book online.
410-901-9800
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February 10, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
"Serindipity" at Main Street Gallery
From January 4 through February 25 the Main Street Gallery in Cambridge will be showing the works of their member artists in a special show called “Serendipity”. The dictionary defines serendipity as an unplanned fortunate discovery and the artists at the city’s only artist owned and operated cooperative are promising just that. “You don’t know what you might find at our “Serendipity” show”, says director Linda Starling. “You may discover a beautiful painting at a significant discount or a unique piece of knitwear perfect for a cold winter day. Happy surprises await visitors to this show.”
Hours for “Serendipity” are Thursdays through Sundays from 11-4pm. Two Second Saturday events are planned for the show. On Second Saturday, January 13, the gallery will be open from 5-8 pm during the Cambridge Ice and Oyster Festival and there will be something warm and tasty for visitors. The next Second Saturday will be on February 10 from 5-8pm. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome to both receptions. There will be a brief artist talk by one of the coop members at each opening. The gallery asks that children under 18 be accompanied by an adult.
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February 10, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Opening Reception "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell"
3Ten Creative Design & Gift Gallery will be presenting "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" from February 10 through May 2024. Join in to see the Opening reception on February 10 from 6-10 p.m.
www.3tenartgallery.com
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February 10, 2024
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Valentine's Dance with Set in Stone
Come join us and dance the night away. "Set In Stone" will be playing the favorite classic rock tunes you love at the Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272 to dance to with a few country mixed in. No cover. Band starts at 8 pm - 12 Midnight. Please call or message to reserve tables of 6 or more. Kim H 410-200-8585.
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February 11, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Signature Pairings: Wine & Artisan Chocolate 2024 - Sunday
Signature Pairing: Valentine's Chocolate & Wine Come out and enjoy a fun chocolate & wine pairing with your Galentine's or Valentine. Featuring 4 of our signature wines & 4 hand crafted artisan chocolates from The Market at Church Creek! Of course your limited edition glass comes with your ticket! Very LIMITED QUANTITIES, so grab your ticket asap!
https://www.laytonschance.com/events/
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February 12, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cambridge City Council Meeting
The City Council meets in public forum at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted on the agenda) in the Council Chambers at 305 Gay Street. View meetings via Town Hall Streams Meeting Schedule | Agenda Center
Executive sessions and special meetings are held as needed.
If work sessions are needed, they will normally be held on the 3rd Monday of the month beginning at 6 pm
Closed sessions may be scheduled to start at 5:00 pm as needed.
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February 12, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town of Hurlock Council Meeting
The Town of Hurlock Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting can also be viewed via Town Hall Streams.
hurlock-md.gov/ | Council Minutes & Agendas
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February 14, 2024
Valentine's Day
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Detailed Information for each event can be found on our website: www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar/
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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Please take the time to send your community events to us at:
robinmarie@dorchesterchamber.org
Events can be submitted on our Public Submission Event Page
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Cambridge, MD 21613
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