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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
February 22, 2024 - March 7, 2024
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The National Outdoor Show is this Friday and Saturday!
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BAH/Ribbon Cutting: Benson & Mangold Real Estate
TODAY - 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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Dorchester Chamber 78th Annual Meeting and Dinner
March 21, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. Reception and Cocktails
6:15 p.m. Dinner / 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
The Annual Meeting provides our members and the community an opportunity to get updates on activities related to the Dorchester County Business Community.
Keynote Speaker is Wendy O'Sullivan, Superintendent of National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways. Wendy is head of the NPS Chesapeake Gateways office, a community assistance program and partnership network with a focus on conservation, inclusive storytelling, vibrant communities, local economies and equitable access to the outdoors across the full 41-million-acre Chesapeake watershed. Dorchester County is being considered for one of 6 pilot sites for rollout of the new program.
(https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/news-o-sullivan.htm)
The 2024 Board of Directors will be introduced.
The prestigious C. Robert "Bob" Spedden Service Award will be presented during the event.
You will get to network with key business leaders and legislators during the reception time.
Be sure to join us and experience the positive energy found throughout the County.
While you're at the Beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, how about book a room and stay? Click Here to make a reservation.
Click Here to Register
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It Could Be YOU!
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:
“Partnership is not a legal contract between two equal individuals. It’s an emotional alliance between two people who are committed to each other’s success.”
-- Warren Buffet
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Bronze Sponsors - Part 1 | |
8 contestants vie for title of Miss Outdoors |
- CHURCH CREEK — The National Outdoor Show returns for it’s 77th year to 3485 Golden Hill Road, this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24. The show aims to preserve the heritage of Dorchester County while showcasing some of those talents that make this area unique. On Friday, doors open at 5 p.m. for viewing of exhibits prior to the evening’s main events, the Miss Outdoors Pageant followed by the Senior World Champion Muskrat Skinning Semi-Finals Men & Women.
Go to the Dorchester Star to see all the contestants!
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Mike "Dirty Legs" Detmer Crowned Muskrat-Eating Monarch in Kent Island's Zaniest Championship | |
On Saturday, February 17, Kent Island’s Cult Classic Brewing Company hosted the Annual Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship, and a new king was crowned.
Going against such heavy competition as the defending champion Daniel “Chunky’ Hesson, “the man known only as Dink, the Last Redneck in St. Michaels,” “Wild” Will Linthicum, Chesapeake Bay-based celebrities Jay Fleming and Luke McFadden, and Molly Steen, a Cult Classic employee who represented the host county with all the dignified aplomb the occasion called for, the challenger Mike “Dirty Legs” Detmer pulled off an upset by the very smallest of bites.
Third place was taken by formidable first-time competitor Cody Fenzel. Before informing the second-place finisher, the original and two-time former champion Chuckie “DJ Chuckie Love” Hayward, by what margin he’d been defeated, event organizer Keith Graffius made sure Hayward really wanted to know.
When the results were tallied, computed, and verified, Dirty Legs Detmer had won by 1/10th of an ounce.
Evolving from the muskrat skinning competition at Dorchester County’s annual National Outdoor Show to the Crawfish Boil and Muskrat Stew Fest in 2012, the first Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship was held in 2018 with only three participants. According to Keith Graffius this celebration of the Eastern Shore’s favorite rodent was conceived as an acknowledgment of our region’s heritage and culture while reminding us that “In the hyped up world we live in, it’s okay to let go sometimes, to not be too serious, to have fun and go eat muskrat on a Saturday afternoon. Plus,” he said the day after the contest, “it’s good to give back by setting up this family-friendly event and then donating back into the community.” Proceeds from Saturday will be shared with various local organizations such as the Queen Annes County Watermen’s Association and a scholarship named for two-time muskrat-eating champion Ralph “Peg Leg” Bramble.
Read More on the Cambridge Spy
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Proud to Serve: Handsell House | |
WBOC is proud to serve the Handsell House, and all of Dorchester County.
Watch the video on WBOC
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Boys & Girls Club Cambridge Self Love Day | |
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CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Inspirational speakers, words of affirmation, and a program that focuses on self-love and respect; those were the messages that organizers at the Cambridge Boys and Girls Club were looking to impart on kids in Dorchester County on Self-love Day.
It is a message the group says the kids need to hear loudly and often to grow.
“Just encourage our kids to love their selves, to uplift them,” said Lead Youth Development Coordinator Jane’e Bass. “We just kind of pour out to them and encourage them and uplift them ourselves.”
Director of the Cambridge Boys and Girls Club, Gabe Butler, says the group encourages kids with words of affirmations: “I am smart, I am calm, I am important, I am valued,” he said. “The more they say that, the more they repeat, that more is ingrained into their hearts and they live it out.”
Read more on WMDT
| UM Shore Regional Health's Next ''Don't Worry, Be Healthy'' Course is February 29 | |
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host the next in-person “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” session on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the class meets once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the course, but advance registration is required.
Read more HERE
| DCPS announces teacher awards finalists | |
CAMBRIDGE — Dorchester County Public Schools is pleased to announce the finalists for the selection of Teacher of the Year and First Class Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year.
Teacher of the year in Dorchester County is part of the Maryland Teacher of the Year program. The winner of the county crown will go on to compete on the state level.
The First Class Teacher of the Year recognition is specific to Dorchester County. It honors a first-year certificated teacher with exceptional promise.
The winner of each title will be announced at a reception to be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Check out the Dorchester Star for the full list
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Cambridge Women's Club to host oceanographer Dr. Mike Sieracki | |
On Friday, March 1, 2024 CWC hosts Dr. Mike Sieracki, oceanographer and Director of Maryland Center for environmental sciences Horn Point Laboratory.
Please join Cambridge women’s club welcoming Dr. Sieracki at 1 PM at the Cambridge women’s clubs historic Sycamore House located on 417 High St. in Cambridge, Maryland Refreshments served at 12:30pm.
Read More HERE
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Mandatory masking ends at TidalHealth facilities | |
TidalHealth, today, is changing its masking policies making it no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the patient’s bedside while inside either of their two hospitals.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady decline in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to TidalHealth facilities as well as a decrease in team member absences for such illnesses.
Read more HERE
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Choptank Health marks 25 years of school-based health during National School-Based Health Care Aware | |
Choptank Community Health System is celebrating 25 years of providing school-based health services to Mid-Shore students. The milestone is being recognized in February as part of the National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. Choptank Health is celebrating its successes and raising awareness about how school-based health centers improve access to healthcare services for children and adolescents and how they make a difference in their lives today and in the future.
Read more HERE
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TidalHealth Nanticoke designated a Cigna Healthcare Center of Excellence
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SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to have recently been designated a Cigna Healthcare Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery for its dedication to treating individuals living with morbid or extreme obesity.
“TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to be recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the Cigna Healthcare Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth Nanticoke President, Penny Short, MSM, BSN, RN. “We provide our patients with exceptional care, and it’s always gratifying to have this level of national designation to confirm that commitment to outstanding care and patient safety is on par with the best bariatric programs in America.”
Read more HERE
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Crossroads Community & Corsica River 5K: Promoting Health and Unity in Grasonville, MD
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Grasonville, MD, February 20th, 2024 - Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services is excited to announce the launch of its annual 5K event, scheduled to take place on April 13, 024. This event promises to be a celebration of health, community, and unity, inviting participants of all ages and fitness levels to join in the fun. Whether walking, jogging, or sprinting to the finish line, every step taken will contribute to the overall sense of camaraderie and accomplishment.
Read more HERE
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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 21, 2024
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.
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. 22, 29, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February 24, March 2, 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 22, 2024
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Comedy Show
The Packing House will be hosting LOL Annapolis Comedy Show featuring Dale Jones. This is the show you've been asking for! Dale Jones is fast paced hilarity. With 20+ years in the making - Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well paced physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy.
Click here for tickets.
A portion of the proceeds will support the non-profit: ALL4LOVE
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February 23, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Author Presentation: Carol Boston Weatherford
Listen to award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford share information about her new book: "Kin: Rooted in Hope." Illustrated by her son, Jeffery, this story is comprised of poems and images that tell the tale of their family history. This will be a great opportunity for audiences of all ages!
Admission will be $5.00 per person $5.00
www.dorchesterhistory.com
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February 23, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Talk: African Americans in the Civil War
The Dorchester County Historical Society is pleased to announce that historian, author, and retired professor Dr. Clara Small will give this presentation on African American in the Civil War, which will highlight those from Dorchester County.
The presentation is free to members to attend, and non-member admission will be $5.00. We are glad to have this opportunity to support Dr. Small's work, and we encourage you to spread the word of these events.
https://www.dorchesterhistory.com/
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February 23, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Drive Thru Shrimp Dinner
Drive Thru Shrimp Dinner by and at East New Market Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, February 23, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30
One pound of steamed shrimp and fries $14.00
For pre orders call or text Beth at 706-466-4145
We ask all pre orders be placed by 10 pm Thursday night to ensure you get a dinner.
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February 23, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
February 24, 2024 - 9 a.m. - till
National Outdoor Show 2024
The Outdoor Show is held in Dorchester County each year with the goal of preserving Dorchester county's heritage by recognizing its resources and spot-lighting the people who carry out unique talents in their way of life. Our main objective is to educate both newcomers to the area and visitors about our rich and unique culture.
More information can be found at: https://nationaloutdoorshow.org/
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, Feb. 23: Doors open at 5 pm, Show at 7 pm till
Saturday, Feb. 24: Matinee: Doors open at 9 am,, Show at 10:30 am
Doors and Show at 6 pm - till
*Separate admission required for each show*
Admission: $8/Adult, $4/Child
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February 23, 2024
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Music: Sam Pugh
Live Music with Sam Pugh at Blue Ruin
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February 23, March 1, 2024
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Karaoke Night @ Lil' Bitta Bull
Party at Lil' Bitta Bull BBQ featuring Karaoke with DJ Chuckie Luv starting at 8:30 p.m. and going until...
Kitchen is open til 9 pm, come for dinner, stay for the show!
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February 24, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer! Winter Workday in the New Woods
We are looking for volunteers to join us outdoors for a winter workday in our New Woods at Pickering Creek. Help us to improve and expand the trails through our newest woodlands by laying down additional borders and adding wood chips as needed. Along the way everyone will have a chance to explore and enjoy sights in the forest as well. REGISTER HERE
https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
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February 24, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Paint Your Own T-Shirt Workshop
Come to the Bucktown Store Room at the Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center for this Paint Your Own T-Shirt with Sydnei. Beverages and light fare served. Donation: $45
Sydnei Smith Jordan, Artist, Illustrator, Instructor will be the instructor for the event. smithjordanarts.com
Click here for tickets: www.HarrietTubmanMuseumCenter.org
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February 24, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Songs of Freedom Concert
Dorchester Center for the Arts will host "Songs of Freedom" Journeying the Underground Railroad.
Take a lyrical journey with us as we tell the story of Harriet Tubman and the Freedom Seekers!
Performed by Linda Harris, vocalist and narrator, David B. Cole on guitar, Greg Holloway, percussion, and Emory Diggs, bass.
The concert will be held in the Performance Hall. It is free and all are welcome
Donations Appreciated / Cash Bar
Sponsored by: Crosby & Associates, Maryland State Arts Council, Maryanne Styles Music
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February 24, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Night w/SVFC + Silent Auction
Secretary Volunteer Fire Company is holding a Comedy Night at the Cambridge Moose Lodge #1211, including a silent auction, 50/50 and more!
Click HERE for more details.
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February 25, 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 26, March 4, 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 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cambridge City Council Meeting 2024
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 26, 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 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dreaming of Spring (Zoom Webinar)
Ah… that special time of year is almost here. Longer days and warmer weather are right around the corner. But now, just before spring is upon us, is the perfect time to dream a little and make plans for what you’d like to do in your yard and garden. Join Pickering Creek Audubon Center and special guest Mikaela Boley, Home Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator for Talbot County, for an evening exploring native plants that you might want to try out in your yard get some great tips for getting your yard ready early for the upcoming growing season. REGISTER HERE
https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
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Feb. 27, March 5, 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 27, March 5, 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 28, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free Legal Clinic
Shore Legal Access offers FREE legal advice on a broad range of civil legal issues. The program's goal is to increase access to justice within the Eastern Shore community. Meet with a volunteer attorney to review your legal issues and receive FREE limited legal advice on how to proceed towards a resolution. If you have questions about a specific matter, call us to schedule an appointment. Shore Legal Access staff cannot provide legal advice, but we can help you schedule an appointment with one of our volunteer attorneys.
Life Planning Cases Handled:
- Wills
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directives
Dorchester County Life Planning Clinics
2/28 / 3/27 / 4/24 / 5/22 / 6/27 / 7/24
To make a private appointment, Call 410-690-8128 or email info@shorelegal.org www.shorelegal.org
Caroline - Dorchester - Kent - Queen Anne's - Talbot - Somerset - Wicomico - Worcester
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February 28, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Day at Zion UMC
Dine-in & Carry-Out
Dry Lima Bean - Chicken Noodle - Vegetable Beef
Dine-In: $5.00/cup of soup, biscuits, beverage & dessert
Carry-Out: $5.00/cup of soup, biscuits & dessert
$8.00 per quart including biscuits. Desserts available for $1.00 extra
Pre-orders recommended for Carry-Out: Email: office@zionumccambridge.org or Call 410-228-4910 (leave a message if necessary)
Please include your name, phone number, number of cups/quarts and what kind of soup as well as the approximate time you will pick up your soup.
Delivery available for orders of four or more.
Garrettson Hall for dine-in AND carry-out. Please use our Glasgow Street entrances - elevator or the white doors at the steps.
www.zionumccambridge.org Facebook: Zion United Methodist Church Cambridge
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February 29, March 1, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Spring Musical at NDHS "Mean Girls"
The North Dorchester High School is presenting the high school version of "Mean Girls" as their 2024 Spring Musical.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Show performances will be Thursday, 2/29 @ 7pm. Friday, 3/1 @ 7pm, Saturday, 3/2 @ noon & 7pm and Sunday, 3/3 @ 2pm. Performances will be in the auditorium at North Dorchester High School, 5875 Coverdale Road. Tickets are $10. Refreshments and T-shirts will be available for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthDorchesterMusicBoosters
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March 2, 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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March 3, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour 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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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 33,000 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.
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March 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spring Candle Making
Join Layton's Chance for a fun afternoon of candle making and wine! Vintage Candle Company will help you make the perfect premium handcrafted soy candle to give as a handmade gift or keep for yourself!
Come enjoy a relaxing fun craft day! Each ticket includes all supplies to make (1) selected scented candle and (1) complimentary 5oz glass of Layton's Chance wine.
Please select your candle design and 1 scent for each registrant prior to checkout!
21 and over please.
Fee is non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.
Click Here to Register
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March 4, 2024
10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER! Garden and Grounds Day
Come out during the week for our Gardens and Grounds group volunteer days where we take care of a variety of needs at the Center including trail care, invasive plant management, gardening with native plants, and other maintenance activities. REGISTER HERE
https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
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March 5, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
VOLUNTEER! Birdwatch and Walk
Have fun bird watching for science at Pickering Creek. Bird watchers of all skills levels are encouraged to assist volunteer leaders with bird monitoring along the Center’s trails during this monthly bird survey. Help us collect data that allow us to track long-term trends on how birds use the Center. Currently we have spotted and identified over 230 species at Pickering Creek! REGISTER HERE
https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
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March 5, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Acting Ensembles
Join the show! We’re looking for actors of all ages and levels of experience to join us on stage this spring! Ensembles are directed by theatre professor and internationally-touring artist Dr. Robert C. Thompson and his team of trained professionals. Actors will have the opportunity to perform in our cabaret, showcase, and festival performances throughout the year. Ensembles meet every Tuesday from February 20 to May 14, 2024, 6-8 p.m. in the Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
Click Here for Tickets
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March 5, 2024
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
PEP Family Resilience Program
A FREE 8-week online program for Dorchester County parents & caregivers of children ages 5-18. of children enrolled in Dorchester County Public Schools
Discover strategies to support your child's mental health and school success.
Meet and talk with other parents for support and to share ideas.
Register for an online group today:
Tuesdays, starting on March 5, 7-8:30 pm (English)
Sundays, starting on March 10, 7-8:30 pm (English)
Martes, a partir del 5 de marzo, 7:8:30 pm (en espanol)
Register online: tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf
For more information, please contact: Shay Lewis-Sisco, shayspeaks1@gmail.com, #443-440-5370 or Bianca Soto Gomez (Hablo espanol), biancaesoto43@gmail.com, #410-513-9648
Topics include:
- Helping your child manage change & transitions
- Raising more motivated and cooperative kids
- Understanding and supporting children's mental health needs
- When to set limits and when to let go
- Responding to your child's strong emotions
Participants who complete at least 5 classes and the evaluation will receive a $50 gift card.
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEPparent.org) is a nonprofit organization working to build strong, harmonious family relationships through parenting education, skills training, and support
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March 6, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MCE: First Steps of Starting Your Own Business Webinar
Guest Speakers: Nick Rudolph (Baltimore Regional Director, MCE) and Donna Wynkoop (Baltimore WBC Coordinator)
This introductory session will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of small business ownership, including the advantages and challenges, necessary skills and resources, Maryland's business requirements, the importance of credit, and the crucial role of a business plan.
To register, for this free class: Click Here
About Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) and the MCE Women’s Business Center: Maryland Capital Enterprises is committed to fostering the growth and development of small businesses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the city of Baltimore, and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties. By providing these free educational resources hosted by the MCE Women’s Business Center, MCE demonstrates its dedication to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and contributing to the economic prosperity of the community.
Contact: Dory Hayman, Marketing and Fundraising Manager Maryland Capital Enterprises, dhayman@marylandcapital.org.
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March 6, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Talk: Pirates and Privateers of the Chesapeake
The South Dorchester Folk Museum will Present speaker Dave Williams, who will be talking about Pirates and Privateers of the Chesapeake
David is a Skipjack Captain, wood worker, amateur boatbuilder/restorer and amateur photographer. His fascination with all things boat related started at an early age, growing up spending summers on the shores of Lake Erie. He restored his first boat when he was just 12 years old. David and his wife Gale live near Cambridge Maryland. Retired from Ford Motor Company in 2017, David is a Captain on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, Head of Education Development for the Richardson Museum in Cambridge, Member of the Cambridge Rotary, the Art Center, and the Wednesday Morning Artist Group.
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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March 7, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MCE: 8a Women Owned Small Business Webinar - Government Contracting
Hosted by: Baltimore Metropolitan & MD Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Centers and the SBA Baltimore District Office
Join us for a deep dive into the SBA’s Woman Owned Small Business certification process, exploring the benefits, requirements, and application steps for female entrepreneurs looking to expand through government contracts.
To register, for this free class: Click Here
About Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) and the MCE Women’s Business Center: Maryland Capital Enterprises is committed to fostering the growth and development of small businesses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the city of Baltimore, and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties. By providing these free educational resources hosted by the MCE Women’s Business Center, MCE demonstrates its dedication to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and contributing to the economic prosperity of the community.
Contact: Dory Hayman, Marketing and Fundraising Manager Maryland Capital Enterprises, dhayman@marylandcapital.org.
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March 7, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WSW 22nd Annual Pink Ribbon Bingo
PINK RIBBON BINGO Join WSW on Thursday, March 7, 2023 for our 22nd Annual Pink Ribbon bingo. We are back at Willards Lions Club. Our usual themed basket prizes with Pampered Chef and Thirty-One will be available, cash game prizes, raffles and 50/50. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Games start at 6:00pm Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No Outside food, beverage or alcohol permitted. Event sold out last two years don't miss your chance to attend this year. $35 in advance: $40 day of. Tickets available by calling 410-548-7880. You can buy tickets at the office M-F 9:00am-3:30pm or at https://womensupportingwomen.harnessgiving.org/events/1271
Please Note: No one under age 18 admitted. Limited Seating Available. No Reserved tables.
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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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