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.

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.

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....

Talbot County to lose a locally owned and operated business

Due to the economic realities of today, Talbot County is losing another locally owned and operated business. After over fifty years of serving Delmarva, rest assured the owner will revamp and continue serving our local communities.  Please stay tuned for details.  In the meantime, be sure to stop by Raffie's for 1/2 off quality beds, mattresses, and furniture!  

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.