Contact: Mark Darien FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23 Nov 11)
general@shoplocaldelmarva.com
SHOP LOCAL MOVEMENT A GROWING TREND
Studies indicate huge benefits to communities promoting "shop local" campaigns
Communities across the nation are increasingly encouraging their citizens to shop local. The belief driving the shop local phenomena is that more money spent with locally owned and operated businesses translates to more money remaining in the community.
A few economic impact studies support this belief. One study out of Austin, TX estimated that for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 remained in the community compared to $13 out of the same $100 spent at a nationally owned chain. A couple of other studies in other communities found similar results.
Small communities aren't alone in the push to encourage local shopping. Phoenix, AZ launched a "Shift Arizona" campaign as reported in The Arizona Republic last year. The non-profit organization, Local First Arizona, based the campaign off a study out of Lansing Michigan that found if 600,000 residents shifted 10% of their spending from nationally owned chains to locally owned businesses, the shift in spending would create 1,600 new jobs and pump an additional $130 million into the local economy. The campaign was so successful that Walmart recognized the trend to shop local and began searching for locally grown sources for the fresh food it sells.
"The numbers support our intuitive guess," said Mark Darien, owner and founder of the Shop Local Delmarva website, www.shoplocaldelmarva.com. "The business owners of our locally owned businesses live, work, shop, and play in our communities. They send their children to the same schools we do. They drive the same roads we do. They worship in the same Churches we do. Their profits are returned back to the community. By contrast, the profits of a nationally owned chain are promptly exported to the state where the corporate headquarters are located to be spent there."
After talking to several local business owners and community leaders, Mr. Darien recognized two major obstacles our locally owned and operated businesses face.
The first, and biggest, obstacle is a limited and, in many cases, near non-existent advertising budget that would allow the locally owned and operated business to effectively compete with the nationally owned chains.
The second, and almost as big of an obstacle, is the lack of a resource dedicated exclusively to locally owned and operated businesses that would make it easy for the average consumer to identify and find them.
"Whether you're talking the Yellow Pages or an Internet directory, the business paying the most money gets the spotlight and the little guy gets lost in the shadows," explained Mr. Darien. "And it's no secret that the nationally owned chains have the most money to steal almost all of the spotlight."
With those obstacles in mind, Mr. Darien set out to level the playing field. Following a strict definition of "locally owned and operated", he created shoplocaldelmarva.com exclusively for them. All locally owned and operated businesses receive a basic listing free and the basic listing will always be free. The directory is also tied into the social networking sites to further promote our locally owned and operated businesses and to encourage consumers to think local, first. Affordable subscription services are available allowing businesses to offer coupons or post classified ads. Additional features are planned for release in the coming year.
"I'm in the first year of development," said Mr. Darien, "but the directory is already a useful tool. The website stats show people on Delmarva are looking for our locally owned and operated businesses. Right now, consumers appear interested in our local wines and shoes. Don't ask me to explain it. All I know is the most popular keywords used by people who have visited shoplocaldelmarva.com are 'local wines' and 'shoes'."
shoplocaldelmarva.com was founded in 2010 to help level the advertising playing field for our locally owned and operated businesses and provide consumers with a "one stop" directory of Delmarva's local businesses. The site offers consumers educational articles on the benefits of shopping locally as well as an easy-to-use directory to find and rate their favorite businesses. It offers the business owner an increased Internet presence, limited free advertising, and affordable promotion of their business.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
What Delmarva residents are looking for...
local delmarva coupons | winery Delmarva |
queen anne’s shoes | wicomico county produce |
accomack county printing companies | accomack county marinas |
maryland talbot county hunting store | delmarva shopping |
2011 delmarva shops | reasons to shop in your community |
delmarva stores |
What do the above search phrases have in common? They all are actual phrases used in the last two months by your potential customer looking for locally owned and operated businesses.
Don’t lose out on your next potential customer.
Get listed on the Shop Local Delmarva directory for free! Basic listings are and always will be free.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
New Features and Free Test Ride
Shop Local Delmarva has added a new feature, Cornucopia of Coupons, to help our locally owned and operated businesses attract new customers. If you visit Shop Local Delmarva, you will see the new feature in the Search by County menu. When a visitor to the site begins a search by county, he will be given a choice to go directly to listed businesses or browse the coupons offered by our locally owned businesses in or serving that county. While the Cornucopia of Coupons feature is for subscribers to Shop Local Delmarva, all listed businesses can test ride the feature at no cost. Please email me for details.
Don't forget, you may also take a free test ride of our Classified Ads feature. The Classifieds section is ideal for businesses that want to clear out inventory or announce big sales events. Please email me for details and to receive a user logon and password. At the present time, there are no limits on the number of classified ads a business may list.
As Shop Local Delmarva enters its second year and continues to grow, I am looking towards adding additional features that will help generate business for you. Some of the features I am looking at adding during this second year include:
Don't forget, you may also take a free test ride of our Classified Ads feature. The Classifieds section is ideal for businesses that want to clear out inventory or announce big sales events. Please email me for details and to receive a user logon and password. At the present time, there are no limits on the number of classified ads a business may list.
As Shop Local Delmarva enters its second year and continues to grow, I am looking towards adding additional features that will help generate business for you. Some of the features I am looking at adding during this second year include:
- A "slide show" feature to spotlight coupons being offered. The "slide show" will display coupons targetting the specific area of the website the visitor is at. For example, if a visitor is looking at Lawn and Garden businesses, the "slide show" will only display Lawn & Garden and Landscaping businesses.
- A Shop Local Weekend feature to occur once a month.
- A Featured Business section, still in the planning, but I hope to have the technicalities worked out before the end of next year.
- An auction style feature to augment the current Classifieds feature
- Tell your favorite locally owned and operated businesses about shoplocaldelmarva.com. Remember, all locally owned and operated businesses are listed at the Basic level for FREE! The Basic level has always been and will always be free.
- Tell your friends and family about shoplocaldelmarva.com.
- Whether you are a business owner or a consumer, let me know what other features you would like to see on Shop Local Delmarva.
- If you own a business and are already listed, take advantage of the free test ride of our current features. It doesn't cost anything to try them out and, when the free test ride ends, you will have a better idea if one of our subscription services fits your business needs. (See our Get Listed table for subscription levels and services.)
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Welcome Snow's Painting Service
Shop Local Delmarva welcomes Snow's Painting Service, LLC to the family of locally owned and operated businesses. Located in Smyrna, DE and serving all of Delaware, Snow's Painting Service, LLC will meet all of your painting needs. Everything from painting your home inside and out to deck treatment to powerwashing, Snow's Painting Service will keep your home looking new. Their team of professional and accredited painters will treat your home as if it were their own.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Welcome Long Neck Plumbing & Heating
Shop Local Delmarva welcomes Long Neck Plumbing & Heating to the family of locally owned and operated businesses. Located in Long Neck, DE and serving all of Sussex County, Long Neck Plumbing & Heating will meet all of your plumbing needs. Everything from fixing your faucet to remodeling your bathroom to new sewer / water hook ups to new construction, Long Neck Plumbing & Heating will provide you with the best service. Call them for a free, over-the-phone estimate. remember, they charge by the job, not the hour, to save you money.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Welcome Shore SmileLABS
Shop Local Delmarva welcome Shore SmilesLABS to the family of locally owned and operated businesses. Located on Kent Island in Queen Annes County, Shore SmileLABS serves all of Delmarva and beyond. Providing chair side teeth whitening services, Shore SmileLABS uses state-of-the-art technology to safely whiten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. Gift cards and take home kits are also available.
New Shop Local Delmarva Marketplace
Shop Local Delmarva is pleased to announce the creation of the new Shop Local Delmarva Marketplace. Please visit Shop Local Delmarva and you will see on the left hand side a classified ads section. At the present time, the classified ads section can only accept text ads. Planned within the next year is a full-fledged auction style site that will allow you to include pictures.
While the present classified ad section only accepts text ads, it is quite versatile. In addition to placing the text ad, you can place a link directing users to your website or even an eBay listing for more details. It also allows you to quickly place a coupon offer that you can control how long to allow the coupon to run. Only approved, locally owned and operated businesses will have access to post ads so you won't be competing against national chains or private sellers.
The classified ad section is available to Enhanced subscribers or higher. However, while Shop Local Delmarva is trying to build the site and traffic, all listed businesses may use the classified ad section free of charge for a limited time. All free Basic subscribers who choose to test run the classified ad section will be given the option to upgrade their account to continue using the classified ad section or revert to their free Basic listing at a future date. The free trial run has no set expiration date as it is dependent on the growth of the website. Free basic subscribers, however, will be given a 30-day notice that their free trial will expire so that any ads you may have will be able to run their full course.
If you are interested in trying out the classified ad section, please email Shop Local Delmarva for details.
While the present classified ad section only accepts text ads, it is quite versatile. In addition to placing the text ad, you can place a link directing users to your website or even an eBay listing for more details. It also allows you to quickly place a coupon offer that you can control how long to allow the coupon to run. Only approved, locally owned and operated businesses will have access to post ads so you won't be competing against national chains or private sellers.
The classified ad section is available to Enhanced subscribers or higher. However, while Shop Local Delmarva is trying to build the site and traffic, all listed businesses may use the classified ad section free of charge for a limited time. All free Basic subscribers who choose to test run the classified ad section will be given the option to upgrade their account to continue using the classified ad section or revert to their free Basic listing at a future date. The free trial run has no set expiration date as it is dependent on the growth of the website. Free basic subscribers, however, will be given a 30-day notice that their free trial will expire so that any ads you may have will be able to run their full course.
If you are interested in trying out the classified ad section, please email Shop Local Delmarva for details.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Shop Local Delmarva Marketplace coming soon
Shop Local Delmarva will be introducing a new marketplace on the Shop Local Delmarva website soon. Tentatively planned will be a classified ads section that all Shop Local Delmarva subscribers at the Premium Level and higher will be able to use. Please stay tuned for details....
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Around Dorchester County
Looking for something to do around Dorchester County? Check out these upcoming events: (Reprinted with permission from the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce)
MAY 3, 2011
Main Street Gallery Meet and Greet With Chesapeake Film Festival 6:00 p.m. 413 Muir Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Chesapeake Film Festival welcomes Cambridge and Dorchester County film lovers and the business community to the Main Street Gallery on May 3 for a meet and greet session with the film festival staff. You will hear about the plans for this year's film festival, the goals of the educational outreach program, what to expect for Cambridge, and how you can help with the continued success of the film festival and its objectives. Please come and join in the excitement of another year of great independent films and the filmmakers who create them. Staff members will be available to discuss volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. FREE For additional information, email at info@chesapeakefilmfestival.com or call 410.822.1012. http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com/
May 4, 2011
Veterans Recognition Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Day Care Center, Route 16, Cambridge Maryland. Please join us; everyone is welcome in planning the annual tribute, which takes place in September 2011.
May 5, 2011
Cambridge Mainstreet Farmers' Market 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The market is open every Thursday until the end of October in downtown Cambridge at the corner of Muir & Academy St. Cambridge, MD 21613 Buy fresh local produce, fruits, and meats from local farmers. Craft vendors, plants, and baked goods available as well. Every Thursday May 5 through October 13/ For information: www.cambridgemainstreet.com, office@cambridgemainstreet.com, 443-366-3741.
May 6 & 7, 2011
Hot and Tangy BBQ Chicken at Linkwood Salem VFC 10:00 a.m. till? Rt. 50 - 9 miles east of Cambridge in Linkwood, Maryland 21835 1/2 BBQ chicken with bread $6.50. 1/2 BBQ Chicken with bread with Baked Beans & Macaroni Salad $8.50. Also 16oz. cup Sweet Tea $1.00. Feel free to call-in your orders!!! 410-221-0169
May 6, 2011
Happy Hour is Back at Layton's Chance! 5:00 p.m. at Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery 4225 New Bridge Rd. Vienna MD www.laytonschance.com 1 st & 3 rd Fridays at the winery. Live music, spiced wine, Frappe Vino and all your favorite wines!
Buffet includes homemade chili, hot wings and fresh veggies for only $7. Music starts at 5, winery closes at 8:00 p.m. This evening: JohnE Wa2C
May 7, 2011
Visit Emilys Produce Mother's Day Weekend Family on the Farm 8:00 a.m. - 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. "Kyle's Farm Fun" activity area, Coty Jones Photography will be taking "Pictures in the Patch" So come ready for a special family photo. 410-228-3512 Emily's Produce is now open 7 days a week through October! www.emilysproduce.com "Moms" can finish the weekend at Emily's Produce on Sunday with a dish of FREE Strawberry Shortcake...an annual tradition! Get ready for a weekend full of fun along with their own LOCAL Strawberries too! 443-421-0789 visit their website: www.emilysproduce.com or on facebook: www.facebook.com/emilysproduce Emily's produce is open every day through the October!
Chesapeake Classics Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting At Their New Location 12:30 p.m. 300 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD 21613 410-228-6509
Lighthouses of Dorchester Town Hall Event 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dorchester Visitors' Center 2 Rose Hill Road Cambridge, MD 21613. FREE All ages are welcome. Guest speaker from US lighthouse society, Chesapeake Chapter, light refreshments, historical displays. Come hear about lighthouses serving Dorchester County since the 1870's, and learn about the progress of the Choptank River Lighthouse Replica project. Also Lighthouse book signing by the Author of "Keep Your Glow On".
Cambridge Mainstreet's SPRING FLING! 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.At the Cambridge Yacht Club. Mad Money, Music, Food and Fun! Watch for details at www.cambridgemainstreet.com and www.facebook.com/cambridgemainstreet Tickets are $50. Call ahead to reserve yours now! 443.477.0843
Terry Allen Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
1 Hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District 1 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $8 Adults, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Meet your colonial costumed guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street. Free parking available. www.weca@cambridge.org. 410-901-1000.
Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester 1:00 p.m .- 3:00 p.m. Long Wharf, Cambridge MD. 21613. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10, under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.orgwww.skipjack-nathan.org
2011 Six Pillars Century-Blackwater Bicycle Tour Character Counts Mid-Shore
6:00 a.m. Check in begins at Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. 21613. This bicycle tour starts at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge. The majority of the ride is through the picturesque Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. 4 ride choices, including a 11 mile family ride, a 37 mile fun and fitness ride a 56 mile Ironman Eagleman 70.3 Course, and a 100 mile Century Course. Rain or shine and the cost of registration is $55 through March 31, and $65 per person through May 1. Registration for family ride is $40. For on-line registration and info please go to www.6pillarscentury.org. 410-829-0436 or asteward@goeaston.net
May 9, 2011
The Early Bird Gets the Brunch At Adkins Arboretum Adventure/to Benefit Choptank Habitat 8:00 a.m. Starting at the Arboretum in Ridgley (Rain date Tuesday, May 10) Cost $65 per person. Hosts: Anne Croker and Margaret Worrall. 12 lucky enthusiasts will enjoy an early morning bird walk with Dr. Wayne Bell, noted bird expert and co-founder of the Washington College Center for Environment and Society. A sumptuous brunch at the home of Anne & Doug Croker will make for a lovely beginning to a spring day. To sign up for this event please call 410-476-3204
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Beautiful weekend coming
After the rough storms pass today, Delmarva is in store for a picture perfect spring weekend. Why not get out and about and enjoy it? There's a lot going on this weekend from the shad festival in Vienna to the grand opening of Emily's Produce to a couple of conservation events in idyllic settings to a couple of flower fairs. Check out the list of events in and around Dorchester County for all that's happening.
Price of gas got you down? Plan for a day of fun around the errands you need to run anyway. If grocery shopping is one of those errands, take a cooler with ice to keep your refrigerated items cold and make the grocery shopping one of your last stops.
And if you're up in Easton, swing by Raffie's and check out their awesome line of beds, mattresses, furniture, and other little things for the home. Many of their items are marked as much as 60% off normal retail value. If your day is too full to swing by Raffie's, check out Raffie's eBay sales!
Price of gas got you down? Plan for a day of fun around the errands you need to run anyway. If grocery shopping is one of those errands, take a cooler with ice to keep your refrigerated items cold and make the grocery shopping one of your last stops.
And if you're up in Easton, swing by Raffie's and check out their awesome line of beds, mattresses, furniture, and other little things for the home. Many of their items are marked as much as 60% off normal retail value. If your day is too full to swing by Raffie's, check out Raffie's eBay sales!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Welcome Dusty Chaps Farm
Shop Local Delmarva welcomes Dusty Chaps Farm to the family of locally owned and operated businesses on Delmarva. Centrally located in Felton, DE between Dover and Harrington, Dusty Chaps Farm is a friendly and dedicated, full care horse-boarding facility. Dusty Chaps Farm also provides riding lessons, assisted horse sales, day camps, and pony parties. They work with your budget to meet your needs. Most importantly, you and your horse will receive the respect and personalized attention you both deserve in a casual, low stress environment.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A bed fit for a king and his queen...
Friday, April 22, 2011
Around Dorchester County
Looking for something to do around Dorchester County? Check out these upcoming events: (Reprinted with permission from the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce)
April 23, 2011:
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Easter Egg Hunt at Layton's Chance Today! 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4225 New Branch Rd. Vienna MD 21869 Bring the family to the winery for an afternoon of crafts and games. They'll have an Easter Egg Hunt with candy and prizes (including something for the adults!) http://www.laytonschance.com/ 410-228-1205
April 24, 2011:
Harry Armistead Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
Easter Brunch at Clearview at Horns Point 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5650 Country Club Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613 410-221-0521. $25 per person, Children (10 and under are 1/2 price) - $12.50. Featuring Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, Home fries, Smoked Salmon, Steamed Shrimp, Veg. of the day, Chicken Potstickers, Spiral Ham, Fruit, Desserts, Caesar Salad, Rolls and butter. 1 complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Reservations are Required. http://www.clearviewathornspoint.com/
April 27-29, 2011
Country School Flower Market Easton, MD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 716 Goldsborough St. 410-822-1935 Annuals, geraniums, perennials, herbs and vegetables. A garden gazebo features accessories, baskets, ceramic and clay pots and fun garden related surprises. Select a ceramic pot or bring one in of your own and they'll plant in it for you! http://www.countryschool.org/
April 27-30, 2011
St. Paul's Flower Fair St. Paul's United Methodist Church 205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD. 21613 Join us during our annual event and start your garden growing with flowers, seedlings, bedding plants (flowers, vegetables and herbs) and hanging baskets. April 27 & 30, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 205 Maryland Avenue in Cambridge. Delicious crab cake and oyster sandwiches, clam strips, hot dogs, french fries, homemade candy and baked goods, funnel cakes, homemade ice cream, and more. This years events include a silent auction and an indoor yard sale, Thursday night dinner in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 4:30pm with music following. You won't want to be late to the Yard Sale that will open on Wednesday morning at 8am for all you early birds. Wednesday hours, for plant sales only: 10am 7pm. All booths will open Thursday and Friday: 10AM to 7PM. And, NEW THIS YEAR - OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAY HOURS are from 10am - 3pm. You won't want to miss out! For more details call 410-228-1424 or http://www.stpaulscambridge.com/
April 28, 2011
Emily's Produce Opens Today! 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. Fresh strawbberry pies, their own fresh picked strawberries, beautiful hanging basket, flower planters and a BRAND NEW LOOK for the market. 410-228-3512 http://www.emilysproduce.com/
Learn More about the Bay at Horns Point Laboratory Aquaculture and Restoration Ecology Laboratory (AREL) Lecture Hall. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "How an Estuary Works" Bill Boicourt. Suggested text book for outside reading during the series: Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Hurrricanes and the Chesapeake Bay Region 3:00 p.m. HSTC Auditorium 17 2S. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601. Sponsoring Organization: Talbot County Historical Society. Cost FREE. Rick Schwartz will discuss his findings and show track maps and photos from his seven years of research on 400 years of mid-Atlantic hurricane history.
April 30, 2011
Free Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester During Oxford Day 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. In Oxford. No advance reservations accepted. Sailing from the Oxford ferry dock. www.skipjack-nathan.org
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Celebrate The Return Of The Shad Festival In Vienna, MD 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On the banks of the Nanticoke River. Featuring events, demonstrations, vendors, music and the cooking of the shad. Cooking begins at 5:00 a.m., and the finished product will be available to the public at 11:00 a.m.. Shad planking demo by the Chicone Club. Sponsored by the Chicone Ruritans. 410-901-6124 ext. 22 for more information.
May 01, 2011
Gather At The River Today at "Old Trinity" in Church Creek 12:30 p.m. Old Trinity Church Road, Church Creek, Maryland 21622. Regional outdoor service and picnic sponsored by the Dorchester Episcopal Churches. All are invited to join in this celebration of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Observed since 1955, Stewardship Week is one of the largest conservation-related observances in the United States. Speaker is Dee Zeller, Director of Camp Wright. All are invited to bring a dish to share. Chairs will be provided. Old Trinity Churchyard, 8 miles west of the Cambridge Hyatt on Route 16.
April 23, 2011:
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Easter Egg Hunt at Layton's Chance Today! 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4225 New Branch Rd. Vienna MD 21869 Bring the family to the winery for an afternoon of crafts and games. They'll have an Easter Egg Hunt with candy and prizes (including something for the adults!) http://www.laytonschance.com/ 410-228-1205
April 24, 2011:
Harry Armistead Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
Easter Brunch at Clearview at Horns Point 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5650 Country Club Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613 410-221-0521. $25 per person, Children (10 and under are 1/2 price) - $12.50. Featuring Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, Home fries, Smoked Salmon, Steamed Shrimp, Veg. of the day, Chicken Potstickers, Spiral Ham, Fruit, Desserts, Caesar Salad, Rolls and butter. 1 complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Reservations are Required. http://www.clearviewathornspoint.com/
April 27-29, 2011
Country School Flower Market Easton, MD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 716 Goldsborough St. 410-822-1935 Annuals, geraniums, perennials, herbs and vegetables. A garden gazebo features accessories, baskets, ceramic and clay pots and fun garden related surprises. Select a ceramic pot or bring one in of your own and they'll plant in it for you! http://www.countryschool.org/
April 27-30, 2011
St. Paul's Flower Fair St. Paul's United Methodist Church 205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD. 21613 Join us during our annual event and start your garden growing with flowers, seedlings, bedding plants (flowers, vegetables and herbs) and hanging baskets. April 27 & 30, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 205 Maryland Avenue in Cambridge. Delicious crab cake and oyster sandwiches, clam strips, hot dogs, french fries, homemade candy and baked goods, funnel cakes, homemade ice cream, and more. This years events include a silent auction and an indoor yard sale, Thursday night dinner in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 4:30pm with music following. You won't want to be late to the Yard Sale that will open on Wednesday morning at 8am for all you early birds. Wednesday hours, for plant sales only: 10am 7pm. All booths will open Thursday and Friday: 10AM to 7PM. And, NEW THIS YEAR - OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAY HOURS are from 10am - 3pm. You won't want to miss out! For more details call 410-228-1424 or http://www.stpaulscambridge.com/
April 28, 2011
Emily's Produce Opens Today! 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. Fresh strawbberry pies, their own fresh picked strawberries, beautiful hanging basket, flower planters and a BRAND NEW LOOK for the market. 410-228-3512 http://www.emilysproduce.com/
Learn More about the Bay at Horns Point Laboratory Aquaculture and Restoration Ecology Laboratory (AREL) Lecture Hall. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "How an Estuary Works" Bill Boicourt. Suggested text book for outside reading during the series: Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Hurrricanes and the Chesapeake Bay Region 3:00 p.m. HSTC Auditorium 17 2S. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601. Sponsoring Organization: Talbot County Historical Society. Cost FREE. Rick Schwartz will discuss his findings and show track maps and photos from his seven years of research on 400 years of mid-Atlantic hurricane history.
April 30, 2011
Free Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester During Oxford Day 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. In Oxford. No advance reservations accepted. Sailing from the Oxford ferry dock. www.skipjack-nathan.org
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Celebrate The Return Of The Shad Festival In Vienna, MD 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On the banks of the Nanticoke River. Featuring events, demonstrations, vendors, music and the cooking of the shad. Cooking begins at 5:00 a.m., and the finished product will be available to the public at 11:00 a.m.. Shad planking demo by the Chicone Club. Sponsored by the Chicone Ruritans. 410-901-6124 ext. 22 for more information.
May 01, 2011
Gather At The River Today at "Old Trinity" in Church Creek 12:30 p.m. Old Trinity Church Road, Church Creek, Maryland 21622. Regional outdoor service and picnic sponsored by the Dorchester Episcopal Churches. All are invited to join in this celebration of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Observed since 1955, Stewardship Week is one of the largest conservation-related observances in the United States. Speaker is Dee Zeller, Director of Camp Wright. All are invited to bring a dish to share. Chairs will be provided. Old Trinity Churchyard, 8 miles west of the Cambridge Hyatt on Route 16.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Welcome Allstate Pest & Termite Control, Inc.!
Shop Local Delmarva welcomes Allstate Pest & Termite Control, Inc. to the family of locally owned and operated businesses. Located in Wicomico County, Allstate Pest & Termite Control, Inc. also serves Sussex County in DE, Worcester County in MD, and Accomack County in VA. Allstate Pest & Termite Control, Inc. will rid your home or commercial property of pests and they are Delmarva's bed bug experts.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Shop Local delmarva has been updated
The Shop Local Delmarva website has been updated to include random showcasing of our locally owned businesses and what they have to offer.
Raffie's offers a good example of what a Premium subscription offers. Not only is Raffie's featured on the main pages, but, also, promotions for specific products are targetted in the business categories for the counties Raffie's serves.
If you're a locally owned and operated business, you can be listed for free. You can "test drive" subscription services for a limited time. Please email us for details.
Raffie's offers a good example of what a Premium subscription offers. Not only is Raffie's featured on the main pages, but, also, promotions for specific products are targetted in the business categories for the counties Raffie's serves.
If you're a locally owned and operated business, you can be listed for free. You can "test drive" subscription services for a limited time. Please email us for details.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Shop Local Delmarva website experiencing inconvenient technical difficulties
Shop Local Delmarva's hosting company performed an upgrade to its services. The upgrade has affected the look of the directory listings causing them to be a bit askewed. It's only a matter of changing two numbers to fix the problem, but there's over four hundred pages that need changing. Shop Local Delmarva is working on fixing the problem and hopes to have the entire directory corrected by the end of next week.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Vote for Delmarva's Best!
What's Up? online magazine is asking you to vote for your favorite Eastern Shore spots to eat. Here's your chance to spotlight your favorite locally owned and operated restaurant. Visit What's Up? and cast your vote!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Welcome Island Transmissions and Powersports
Shop Local Delmarva welcomes Island Transmissions and Powersports to the family of locally owned and operated businesses. Located in Stevensville, Queen Annes County, MD, Island Transmissions and Powersports specializes in rebuilding transmissions, transaxles, differentials, and transfer cases and much more. With 20 years of experience in the automotive/marine service industry, they provide a full range of services from simple maintenance to the most complicated repairs on automobiles as well as boats, pwc’s, heavy duty and agricultural vehicles. Please let them know you found them on Shop Local Delmarva.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Raising chickens in Northampton County a no-no
Apparently, raising chickens in Northampton County on the lower Delmarva is not allowed. Who would have thought that raising chickens in a rural area was prohibited?
Locally owned businesses are over burdened with stiff regulations and often overlooked in local economic development plans. It's ironic how communities balk at allowing their neighbors to raise chickens, citing a need to protect the Bay or depreciating property values, but then welcome this big chains of Target, Walmart, Home Depot or even new housing developments.
A documentary airing on PBS quoted a fact that a single family home on one acre of land produces more pollution runoff to the Bay in a year than a two hundred acre farm. Unlike a farm that maintains a wooded buffer zone between its property and the watershed, the home has a paved driveway that leads to a paved street that allows runoff to flow directly to the Bay. Chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides used to maintain lawns and gardens and control pests, chemicals and cleaning solutions used to clean vehicles, patios, decks, and the outside of the house, improperly functioning septic systems, car exhaust and leaks on the pavement - all have a clear, unbuffered flow to the Bay.
Runoff from chicken farms can harm the Bay, but the problem can be minimized with strict enforcemnet of buffer zones between the farm and watersheds. It's a little harder to enforce effective buffer zones around shopping centers and housing developments. Northampton County, and all of Delmarva, should strive to keep and protect the small farms and ban the shopping centers and housing developments.
Please read another opinion provided by delmarvanow.com/The Daily Times.
Locally owned businesses are over burdened with stiff regulations and often overlooked in local economic development plans. It's ironic how communities balk at allowing their neighbors to raise chickens, citing a need to protect the Bay or depreciating property values, but then welcome this big chains of Target, Walmart, Home Depot or even new housing developments.
A documentary airing on PBS quoted a fact that a single family home on one acre of land produces more pollution runoff to the Bay in a year than a two hundred acre farm. Unlike a farm that maintains a wooded buffer zone between its property and the watershed, the home has a paved driveway that leads to a paved street that allows runoff to flow directly to the Bay. Chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides used to maintain lawns and gardens and control pests, chemicals and cleaning solutions used to clean vehicles, patios, decks, and the outside of the house, improperly functioning septic systems, car exhaust and leaks on the pavement - all have a clear, unbuffered flow to the Bay.
Runoff from chicken farms can harm the Bay, but the problem can be minimized with strict enforcemnet of buffer zones between the farm and watersheds. It's a little harder to enforce effective buffer zones around shopping centers and housing developments. Northampton County, and all of Delmarva, should strive to keep and protect the small farms and ban the shopping centers and housing developments.
Please read another opinion provided by delmarvanow.com/The Daily Times.
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