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

A day for car fans

Announcement compliments of Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce

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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!

For the kids - cherry bunk bed

Bunk beds are fun, and Raffie's offers a rustick, sturdy, cherry bunk bed for your most rambunctious child. Old fashioned country style and deep cherry finish adds rugged charm to your child's room. Sturdy side railing on the top bunk ensures your child won't fall out of the bed. Visit Raffie's and dicover this charm of a bed at a third off normal retail price!

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.

A bed fit for a king and his queen...

...and then some.  Raffie's in Talbot County is offering an impressive bed at half normal retail price.  Buy it now through the convenience of eBay  or stop by Raffie's in Easton  and see the bed for yourself!

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.

Get your recreational vehicle running smoothly

With the warm weather here, you might be discovering your outdoor recreation vehicles or farm equipment aren't working smoothly. Island Transmissions and Powersports can get them up and running - from boats to tractors and everything in between. And they do cars and trucks, too!

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.