Archive for October, 2009

Be the first to shout bingo at Bingomania, which returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, November 21. Doors open at 5:00pm for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30pm. »

The end of daylight savings time means more 9-to-5 workers will be driving home at dusk, and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Fish and Wildlife would like to remind drivers to remain alert for deer crossing roadways. »

Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely, Md., will sponsor its eleventh annual Art Competition, to exhibit in February and March 2010. The theme of the competition—Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore—celebrates the Arboretum’s mission of conservation. The Leon Andrus Award, in honor of the Arboretum’s first benefactor, will be given to the competition’s winner.... »

The 3rd Annual Fall Poker Classic is approaching, and is slated for Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Doors will open at 8:00am and the main event will begin at 10:00am. »

HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE AT ARTWORKS The Artworks Gallery is the venue for an array of unique gifts, all created by local artists, beginning on November 20. The annual sale includes jewelry, hand-woven items, pottery, garden sculpture, artwork, note cards, wood-turned items, photography, knitted apparel, metal work, and more— an impressive collection of reasonably-priced... »

FIND A WARM WELCOME ON THE ARTWORKS STUDIO TOUR Artworks, the community arts and craft center in Chestertown, holds its annual Studio Tour this year on two consecutive weekends, October 31-November 1 and November 7-8. The event coincides with the Sultana Downrigging weekend, on October 31 and November 1, and, due to the popularity of... »

The Maryland Women’s Coalition for Healthcare Reform and the League of Women Voters of Kent County are co-hosting a “Speak Out!” at the Prince Theater on Saturday, November 7 from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Come and hear healthcare related stories of your Eastern Shore neighbors as well as experiences and opinions from a... »

Betterton is a small town of under 400 on the Chesapeake Bay. Looking at it today one would not know that during the 1st half of the 20th Century it was a summer resort with arcades and amusements for people to escape the heat of the cities of Baltimore and Philadelphia. There were... »

The Chestertown Book Festival is the first and only book festival on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It is a celebration of the authors, books, and literary traditions of the Eastern Shore. The inaugural event will take place November 13-14, 2009 with author visits in shops, restaurants, and other gathering places throughout Chestertown. »

Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a great weekend of programs at Pemberton Historical Park! Wrap up your week on Friday, November 6 from 7:30pm-9:00pm and enjoy a Cracklin’ Campfire. This popular family program features fun skits, corny jokes, great storytelling, and sticky s’mores in front of a warm fire with your... »