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The Dorchester Chamber Connection
YOUR WEEKLY SOURCE FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS
AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
October 15, 2026
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With October brings Bird Watching, Reading Activities, Maritime Activities, Open Houses, Fundraisers, and Music and Outdoor Activities.
Parade and bazaar season is starting
Don't forget - there's Trunk or Treats coming up too - what will your car be?
Be sure to check out our calendar... Add your event if it isn't on there.
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Support your business, Build your brand, and Invest in the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce in 2027!
Our 2027 Corporate Sponsorship program and Business & Resource Directory advertising are now open, and they're one of the best ways to keep your name in front of local and regional customers all year long. Sponsors get visibility at Chamber events and across our channels, so your investment works for you all year long.
Explore sponsorships and advertising opportunities, or send us an email and we'll help you find the right fit.
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Chamber Foundation Scholarships
Get your chance to win a very hard to find bottle of Bourbon:
10 Year Rip Van Winkle
Click here to buy chances to win.
The bottle was generously donated by the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and all proceeds benefit the Gerry Boyle and Jason T. Wise Scholarships offered by the Dorchester Chamber Foundation.
You can purchase chances to win online or stop by the Chamber at 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD.
Chances are $20 each or 6 for $100 - and again all proceeds go directly to scholarships to help improve the local workforce.
***Great Gift!***
Online tickets can be ordered in someone else's name with an email going to them to let them know - put a comment who it's from, and when you pay, the receipt comes to your email! 😄
Drawing will be held on October 21st at 11:30 a.m. and will be live streamed on Facebook.
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Event Sponsor
Bottle Sponsor
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It'sTime to Check Your Information
We are working to update member records
Please be sure to let us know if there are changes to be made to your account.
We are currently working on the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce 2027 Business and Community Resource Directory, and we want to make sure the information we print in the book for you is as accurate as possible. We also get thousands of online searches of our member directory each month so the more accurate your data the more likely new business will come your way.
Your membership provides excellent opportunities for your organization to attract new customers and share information with our community and the region. Completing and keeping your profile accurate is critical to gaining increased visibility and exposure. All the information we capture is important, but keywords are critical, and they need to be accurate and complete for your business to show up in online searches.
An email was sent out to all members 10/6/2026 to review the information we have. You can also just email the corrections to us at robinmarie@dochesterchamber.org.
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Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Eastern Shore Innovation Center 10 Year Anniversary
October 15, 2026 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
104 Tech Park, Cambridge, MD
Join us for a Business After Hours to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Eastern Shore Innovation Center, home of the Dorchester Economic Development office, the anchor tenant of Dorchester’s Regional Technology Park. While you're in there, look for the new "Where Ideas Take Flight" mural - we will hold a Ribbon Cutting to mark the occasion in front of it. It's all happening on October 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 104 Tech Park Drive off of Bucktown Road, Cambridge, MD.
The state-of-the-art Innovation Center is committed to strengthening the County’s business and employment climate to create more prosperous, vibrant and sustainable communities. The Economic Development Team is dedicated to creating an environment where businesses thrive, please come and congratulate them.
Click Here to Register
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Cambridge Harbor Hotel Purchase and
Sale Agreement Signing Ceremony
October 19, 2026 - 11:30 a.m.
Cambridge Harbor Waterfront, Cambridge, MD
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) and Pinnacle Hospitality Group will hold a signing ceremony marking an important milestone in plans to bring a new hotel to Cambridge Harbor.
The proposed hotel is a key component of the broader Cambridge Harbor waterfront redevelopment initiative, intended to strengthen Cambridge's visitor economy and support continued investment in the community.
WHAT: Cambridge Harbor Hotel Purchase and Sale Agreement Signing Ceremony
WHO: Representatives of Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc., Pinnacle Hospitality Group, the City of Cambridge, and project partners
WHEN: Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Cambridge Harbor Waterfront, Cambridge, Maryland.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Remarks from project representatives, ceremonial signing, photographs, and interview opportunities.
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Business After Hours / Ribbon Cutting: Martha's Table
October 21, 2026 - 5:30 p.m.
748 High Street at Washington Street
Cambridge, MD
Join us to celebrate a Grand Opening and start of something delicious at Martha’s Table on October 21st at 5:30pm. Having been open for a bit, they’ve gotten some really good reviews for their delicious, fresh, home-cooked food prepared with love. With a clean environment and friendly service, you can tell just how much care and passion the team puts into Martha’s Table.
We look forward to seeing you at this Business After Hours with Ribbon Cutting to celebrate them at 748 High Street at the corner of Washington Street in Cambridge, MD on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Click Here to Register
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Ground-Breaking: Fraternal Order of Police,
Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge #27
October 27, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
2220 Dailsville Road
Cambridge, MD
The Dream is finally happening! The Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge - Dorchester Lodge #27 is breaking ground for their new Clubhouse just outside of Cambridge and want you to be there for this joyous occasion!.
Our Heroes certainly deserve our support and are looking forward to having a "safe and happy location for officers to have meetings and functions."
Please join us for the official GroundBreaking that will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at the new site at 2220 Dailsville Road, Cambridge, MD to get this project started.
Click Here to Register
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Chamber Business Reception
with Dorchester Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Jymil Thompson
The Packing House, 411 Dorchester Ave., Cambridge, MD
Re-Scheduled for
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Join us to hear Superintendent Dr. Jymil Thompson and Ms. Casey O'Bier presentation of THRIVE 21613 to the business community. We are excited to hear the latest about how Dorchester County Public Schools are doing and the plans for the upcoming school year and future for our most important assets - our children. We look forward to having you with us.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Register by 5 p.m. on November 2nd: Members-$25, Non-Members-$30
After 5 p.m. November 2nd: Members-$30, Non-Members-$35
Registration can be made by clicking the REGISTER button, by emailing info@dorchesterchamber.org or by calling 410-228-3575.
Click Here to Register
| | 2026 Dorchester Chamber Board of Directors | | |
Danielle Johnson
Chairman
Johnson's Cleaning Service
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Dominic DeLuca
Vice Chair
DELCO Packaging Products
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Caitlin Cannon
Treasurer
Koski Enterprises
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Blake Whitten
Immediate Past Chair
Whitten Retirement Solutions
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Kevin Hill
Past Chairman
Hill-Kimmel Contracting
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Jennifer Layton
Vice and Past Chairman
Layton's Chance
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Camila (Cam) Lopez
Vice Chair
Cambridge Super Soda
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Aliza Callahan
Shore United Bank
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Bayley Brown-Covey
Powell Legacy Group
of Coldwell Banker Realty
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Beth Hancock
Regal Rexnord Corporation/Cambridge Engineered Solutions
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Brandon Hesson
City of Cambridge
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Sherri Hobbs-Messick
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
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Shane Nicolopoulos
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort & Spa
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Eleanor Siri
Siri Premier Eyecare
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Lisa Windsor
ZSTS Law Group
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Shannon Vasquez
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Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 512-814-6420
Email: contact@localbusinessbrief.com
Website: https://localbusinessbrief.com
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Proud to Serve: Cambridge | |
WBOC is proud to serve Cambridge, and all of Dorchester County.
Watch the segment on WBOC
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Dorchester Health Dept. Hosted Maryland Walks Day in Cambridge | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Communities across the state of Maryland are getting ready to lace up their sneakers this Wednesday for Maryland Walks Day.
Local health departments are encouraging people to come together and walk through their communities .The goal is reaching one million steps across the state in the month of October.
And in the City of Cambridge, the Dorchester County Health Department is working with local businesses to get people walking downtown.
“But we’re also trying to involve the businesses downtown and Cambridge and get, the walkers in the doors at the businesses. So we went door to door yesterday and try to get the businesses to offer discounts.. And we did get some takers…” says Dorchester County Health Department Advisor, Robin Stanley.
Walking is the state of Maryland’s official exercise, and the state wants to celebrate all the health and environmental benefits that come with getting your steps in.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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All that Glitters 2026: A Women's Metalsmith Collective Returns to Main Street Gallery | |
Main Street Gallery is delighted to welcome back for the fifth year in a row ALL THAT GLITTERS 2026: A WOMEN'S METALSMITH COLLECTIVE . The collective is composed of 4 guest jewelry and glass artists along with MSG member artists Cindy Ayd, Barbara Trower and Linda Starling. All make their homes and studios in regions around the Bay.
On Friday, November 6, ALL THAT GLITTERS opens at the Gallery at 518 Poplar St. in Cambridge with a brand new exhibit featuring the artists’ creative and original jewelry and art glass as well as the artwork of the gallery’s eight member artists. The show will run through December 27.
Read more HERE
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For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Maryland State Board of Elections Highlights Voter Confidentiality Initiatives | |
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is highlighting two initiatives designed to provide confidentiality to survivors of domestic violence so they can cast their ballots safely and securely.
“Maryland’s confidentiality programs provides enhanced privacy to ensure that survivors of domestic violence can engage in the democratic process with confidence and peace of mind,” said State Administrator Jared DeMarinis. “Our goal is to provide these voters the safety they deserve while they exercise their right to vote.”
Survivors of domestic violence can apply to their local board of elections to keep their address, phone number, and email address confidential in their voter registration profile.
Read more HERE
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission - Read HERE
Longtime nursing executive Karen Poisker honored with DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award - Read HERE
Lung cancer screenings offered Saturday, Nov. 14 - Read more HERE
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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in the News | |
Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Eleventh Consecutive Year - Read HERE
Brendan Goldup, PA-C, Joins The Orthopedic Center - Read HERE
The Orthopedic Center Welcomes Olivia Haymans, MMS, PA-C - Read HERE
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Local chief reflects on Indigenous Peoples’ Day | | |
While not an official federal holiday, 17 states and Washington D.C. observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day either in place of or in addition to Columbus Day.
“I’m proud to honor the Indigenous communities who have helped shape Maryland, from Mountain Maryland to the Eastern Shore,” wrote Maryland Governor Wes Moore on a Facebook post on Monday. “Their history, culture, and leadership continue to influence and strengthen our communities every day.”
In Maryland, the fourth Friday of November, marks American Indian Heritage Day. But for many in Native communities, the second Monday in October marks a special milestone and a success for the indigenous community.
“For me and us … it’s another success in the indigenous communities,” Nause-Waiwash Chief Donna “Wolf Mother” Abbott. “Anytime that the government and other communities acknowledge the existence of indigenous peoples past and present, it’s a huge accomplishment for us. It’s also another chance to tell our story with the most current and accurate information that has come to light, because there’s always new information being discovered.”
Abbott recommends that people use the day to learn about local Indigenous histories wherever they live.
Read more and watch segment on WMDT
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(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Dorchester County is getting ready for one of the biggest weekends of the fall, and they’re hoping for plenty of wind.
The 20th annual Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park kicks off this Sunday, October 18th.
Kite flyers from all over come out every year to enjoy the fall weather on the banks of the Choptank River.
And organizer, Chad Malkus is hoping for some good kite flying weather.
Read more and watch segment on WMDT
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MCE Women's Business Center Announces FREE October Classes & Networking Event | |
SALISBURY, Md. — Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center (MCE WBC) invites entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members to a full October lineup of free webinars and one in-person networking evening. Topics range from federal contracting and business funding to crowdfunding, registration and social media. Everyone is welcome.
Read more HERE
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Dri-Dock Recovery and Wellness Center is Moving will be Closed Oct. 16-23 | |
CAMBRIDGE, MD — DRI-Dock Recovery and Wellness Center will be moving in mid-October and will be closed for about a week as the center settles into its new location.
DRI-Dock is moving to 614 Race St. in Cambridge. The location is the former home of One Mission Cambridge and is across the street from the health department.
The center will be closed on Friday, Oct. 16, and from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23.
During the closure, anyone needing peer support and care coordination should call 410-228-3223, email Dri.Dock@Maryland.Gov, or stop by the health department at 627 Race St.
Read more HERE
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Dorchester County Offices | |
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dorchester County Offices
will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd
In observance of Election Day. All
Offices will reopen Wednesday, November 4th.
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Through October 21, 2026
Chamber Foundation Rip Van Winkle Raffle
10 Year Rip Van Winkle Bourbon
Generously donated by the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Proceeds benefit the Gerry Boyle and Jason T. Wise Scholarships offered by the Dorchester Chamber Foundation.
Chances can be purchased online or at the Chamber at 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
$20 each or 6 for $100
https://bit.ly/ChamberPappyRaffle
October 15, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Cambridge Harbor Hotel Purchase and Sale Agreement Signing Ceremony
Cambridge Harbor Waterfront, Cambridge, MD
Registration Not Necessary
October 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: Dorchester Co. Economic Devel. ESIC Turns 10
104 Tech Park Drive, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
October 21, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Martha's Table
748 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
October 27, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Ground-Breaking: Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge #27
2220 Dailsville Road, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
October 30, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Tranzfusion Concert
Dorchester American Legion Post 91
98 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD
$15 /pp in advance / $20 at the door.
Cash Bar & Food for purchase
https://cpbra.com
https://bit.ly/CPBRATickets
November 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Boys & Girls Club - Maces Lane Community Center
1099 Maces Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
December 10, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: Megan Holotick State Farm's 25th Anniversary
722 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd
Cambridge, MD 21613
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/
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Tuesday Mornings
Grief Support Group - Dorchester
Coastal Hospice invites you to become a part of our ongoing grief support groups that occur weekly. Our groups are offered at no cost and are open to all members who continue experiencing pain due to death, whether or not Coastal Hospice supported you. Our goals are grief education, emotional support, and expanding your circle of connection and support.
*You will be notified by the Facilitator, Nicole, if there are any group cancelations.
To register, please email Nicole Long, Coastal Hospice Bereavement Counselor and Community Educator at nlong@coastalhospice.org or call 410-742-8732 ext 621
If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.
For more information about support we offer, please visit www.coastalhospice.org/grief-support
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Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Yoga with Patty
Embark on a journey of tranquility and strength with our gentle yoga class. Designed for all skill levels, this class offers a harmonious blend of postures and breathing techniques to rejuvenate both mind and body. As you flow through the sequences, you'll find a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and inner peace. Concluding with a serene meditation, you'll leave feeling centered and refreshed, carrying the calmness of the class with you into the world.
Please Call/Text to Reserve Your Space: 410-463-8393 $15/session/person
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Thursdays
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NA Meeting
Safe Harbor meets weekly on Thursday's except on state holiday's when the office is closed.
Dri-Dock Recovery & Wellness Center, 103 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD
https://dorchesterhealth.org/behavioral-health/
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Fridays
9:30 a.m.
Vets Helping Vets
Meets Fridays at 9:30 am at American Legion Post 243, Hurlock, MD. Free coffee and Donuts. EVERYONE INVITED that cares about Veteran issues or cares about a Veteran. Young adults interested in the military should attend and ask questions.
American Legion Post #243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock, MD 21643 facebook.com/HurlockAmericanLegionPost243
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Saturdays
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Yoga with Patty
Embark on a journey of tranquility and strength with our gentle yoga class. Designed for all skill levels, this class offers a harmonious blend of postures and breathing techniques to rejuvenate both mind and body. As you flow through the sequences, you'll find a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and inner peace. Concluding with a serene meditation, you'll leave feeling centered and refreshed, carrying the calmness of the class with you into the world.
Please Call/Text to Reserve Your Space: 410-463-8393 $15/session/person
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Through October 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Women's Hall of History Tour
The Cambridge Woman’s Club has a new exhibit of Dorchester women through history – from colonial times to the 1970s. Join a one-hour tour at 1pm on Saturdays through September. $5 per person; kids under 10 free.
www.cambridgewomansclub.com
Private tours are available any day by appointment - email cambridgemdwomansclb@gmail.com
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October 15, 22, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dorchester Center for the Arts Fall Art Classes - Basic Observational
Discover the fundamentals of observational drawing. Through guided, step-by-step exercises, students will develop essential drawing skills while working in pencil and charcoal. The class focuses on creating realistic drawings by exploring contour line techniques, recognizing basic forms and shapes, understanding proportion and scale, and building strong spatial relationships between objects. This workshop will provide the skills needed to create successful, realistic drawings in a supportive learning environment. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 students Skill level: Open to all skill levels Ages: 18 and up Materials: Material list available upon registration Day & Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8pm Session: 6 weeks Dates: October 1 - November 5 Cost: $180 DCA Member $205 Non-members Location: Classroom
Click Here to Register
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October 17, 24, 31, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Skipjack Nathan Public Sail
Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard the Skipjack Nathan! We tell stories, learn about the history of Skipjacks, enjoy scenic views, and dredge for oysters. Each sail is unique depending on the wind, weather, captain, and crew.
We carry up to 20 passengers per trip and the boat leaves the dock promptly on schedule. Please arrive at Long Wharf in Cambridge, MD 15 minutes before your sail to complete check-in and preparation.
Long Wharf
Next to 100 High Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
https://www.skipjack-nathan.org/
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October 16, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tracie's Birthday Jamboree
Join us at Portside Seafood Restaurant for Tracie's Birthday Jamboree featuring The John Frase Project and honor the beautiful memories she left behind. A night of music, laughter, friendship, and love - because keeping her spirit alive is something worth celebrating.
$20 cover
Any additional proceeds will be donated in her memory to the Tracie Whiteley Scholarship Fund - The Dorchester Seafood Heritage Association.
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October 17, 2026
American Cruise Line Docking
The American Independece will be docking at Long Wharf on October 17, 2026
*The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other reasons, please watch our calendar as we will update as we are able.
www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar
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October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ladies Prayer Breakfast
The monthly Dorchester County Ladies Prayer Breakfast will be held at Waugh Chapel U.M. Church. This prayer breakfast is a long-standing, nondenominational tradition of women from many different Dorchester County churches joining together for prayer and singing. All are welcome. A free-will offering will be taken. .
For more information, call Olivia Schunick at 410-228-3396
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October 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fun Dog Show
GET READY TO HOWL!
Christ Episcopal Church’s Annual Howl-O-Ween Fun Dog Show is coming!
Rain or Shine
Grab your pup, your Halloween costume, and your sense of humor! Dogs AND their handlers are encouraged to dress up.
Halloween Grand Parade — 10 a.m.
Fun contests & Best in Show 🎁 Prizes, gift baskets & raffles 🍔 Food & family fun ❤️ A portion of proceeds benefits Baywater Animal Shelter
Contest categories include Best Costume, Cutest Dog, Most Obedient, Best Tricks, Best Rescue/Heinz 57, Waggiest Tail, Dog Who Looks Most Like Owner, and more!
Special Guest Grand Marshal: Janese Weathers Titus and her talented canine companion, Pup Star — an accomplished Standard Xoloitzcuintli with an impressive collection of titles...and she even plays the piano! Registration: Advance forms are available at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 Church Street, Cambridge, or register the morning of the show.
Local businesses: Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available! Call 410-228-3161 or email christchurchcambridge@verizon.net.
Come for the dogs. Stay for the fun. And may the best dog win!
Christ Episcopal Church Cambridge
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October 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hutch's End of Summer Celebration
Join in the fun to Support the Re-Election of State Delegate Tom Hutchinson on October 17, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at 111 High Street in Cambridge, MD
www.citizensforhutchinson.com
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October 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fuzzbox Piramha @ Old Salty's
Make the beautiful drive to Old Salty's to hear the classic/modern rock beats of Fuzzbox Piranha at the Tiki Bar. Great food, Great place, Great people!
www.oldsaltys.com
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October 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunset In The Stalks
Nothing beats a fall farm evening...come out for an after hours experience that will leave you feeling so festive!!
Explore the corn maze at sunset, eat a s’more by the bonfire pit, sip on a spiked cider or wine slushie, enjoy a cheeseburger or other menu favorites after hours, and just enjoy the simplicity of an evening on the farm with the ones you love most!
Emily's Produce
facebook.com/events/1633733798310935/
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October 18, 21, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour
Expert birder Ron Ketter will help you find and identify the large variety of birds that are found on Blackwater NWR!
All Birding Tours meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge,
MD, 21613. Tours begin at 8am, unless otherwise noted. Tours may last 3-4 hours. Bring your binoculars
(loaners available) and dress appropriately for the weather. The birding party will caravan via car to
birding hotspots around the Wildlife Drive.
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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October 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2026 Kite Festival at Sailwinds
The Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park is back for another year of fun and Kite Flying! Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 12 pm to 4 pm on the waterfront at Cambridge Harbor next to the Visitor Center!
facebook.com/Sailwinds
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October 18, 2026
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Football at the Moose
FOOTBALL SUNDAY AT CAMBRIDGE MOOSE LODGE 1211!
It’s an AFC North showdown! Get your purple on and join us for:
RAVENS vs. BROWNS
Sunday, October 18th
Lodge Opens at 12:30PM
We’ll have the game on the BIG SCREENS, the drinks cold, and plenty of Ravens fans ready to cheer!
BRING A DISH FOR ALL TO SHARE!
Bring your favorite game-day appetizer, dip, side, dessert, or snack and add it to the spread!
Football
Cold Drinks
Game-Day Food
Great Company
Come early, grab your seat, and help us cheer on Baltimore!
Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211
5446 Moose Lodge Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
410-221-8781
Members & Qualified Guests Welcome
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October 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fall Humanities Sunday Series
Human Culture - Women in Native Life Join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and Community with Chief Donna "Wolf Mother" Abbott.
cambridgewomansclub.com/events
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October 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
East New Market (& Neighbors) Craft Club for Adults Meet-Up
We invite you to join our crafting club for adults! Our kids get their own day for stories and crafts -- we need one, also, right?!? Bring your own work-in-progress project or participate in a simple provided crafting project while we chat.
East New Market Events
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October 19, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Cambridge Harbor Hotel Purchase and Sale Agreement Signing Ceremony
Cambridge Harbor Waterfront, Cambridge, MD
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) and Pinnacle Hospitality Group will hold a signing ceremony marking an important milestone in plans to bring a new hotel to Cambridge Harbor.
The proposed hotel is a key component of the broader Cambridge Harbor waterfront redevelopment initiative, intended to strengthen Cambridge's visitor economy and support continued investment in the community.
WHAT: Cambridge Harbor Hotel Purchase and Sale Agreement Signing Ceremony
WHO: Representatives of Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc., Pinnacle Hospitality Group, the City of Cambridge, and project partners
WHEN: Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Cambridge Harbor Waterfront, Cambridge, Maryland.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Remarks from project representatives, ceremonial signing, photographs, and interview opportunities.
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October 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
America's 250 Music Series
America's 250 Music Series, held at 447 Venue is in tribute to the Chitlin Circuit on Pine Street and American/Americana music over 250 years.
This special music series honors the rich heritage, community spirit, and live music traditions that continue to shape Dorchester County and the Heart of the Chesapeake. Join in most Tuesday nights through October for local and regional musicians performing Motown, rock and roll, jazz, bluegrass, blues, and Americana and soul. At 447 Venue in Cambridge, Maryland. Doors open 6pm; music starts at 6:30pm with featured artists at 7:30pm. Here's the schedule:
Oct. 20: Woodstock Era with KC Stangl Group
Presented by Dorchester County Tourism and Grassroots Open Mic.
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October 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat @ Mallard Bay
Trick or Treat at Mallard Bay Nursing Home & Rehab
Children of all ages welcome. Dress up in your best costume and join us for some fun. Children will trick or treat around the nursing home and then join us for some halloween games and snacks. So wee will have enough supplies for everyone please RSVP at 410-228-9191 or text 443-477-0642
http://mallardbayrehab.com
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October 22-24, 2026
Anniversary Weekend Celebration-Dorchester Elks Lodge #223
Dorchester Elks Lodge No. 223 and Progressive of Dorchester Temple No. 224 cordially invite all Lodges, Temples, and community members to join us for our Anniversary Weekend Celebration, October 22nd through October 24th. We are asking everyone to come out and help us celebrate.
Event Location:
Dorchester Elks Lodge, 618 Pine Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Weekend Schedule & Highlights:
Thursday, Oct 22nd: Happy Hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. featuring light refreshments.
Friday, Oct 23rd: Anniversary Dinner & Dance starting at 7:00 p.m., featuring the hilarious BET comedian Sweet Baby Kita.
Saturday, Oct 24th: Anniversary Parade starting at 3:00 p.m., and the Lodge will open at noon for its Annual Day Party.
How to Purchase Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-7234
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October 23, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Movie Nights in the Neighborhood
Join East New Market Events for a fun-filled series of FREE outdoor movie nights right here in East New Market! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for evenings under the stars with great movies, community fun, concessions, and food trucks.
- Free Admission
- Concessions Available
- Food Trucks On Site
- Open to the Community
October 23 at 7:00 PM
Halloweentown
10 Murphy’s Alley, Historic Train Station
Rain Date: October 30
We can’t wait to spend these evenings together celebrating community, neighbors, and classic movie night fun. Invite your friends and come make memories with us!
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October 24, 2026
8 am - 2 pm
Oyster Fritters, Soup & Yard Sale Day
Who's ready for some Linkwood Oyster Fritters?!? Well, come see us and get a fritter sandwich and some homemade soup and shop our market tables! We're sure there will be something for everyone!
8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Yard Sale
9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Food Items
Oyster Fritter sandwiches, Homemade soups, Baked Goods, Indoor Yard Sale / Vendors
Oyster Fritter Sandwiches-$12
Stewed Tomatoes-$6
Chili-$6
Green Lima Bean & Duplings-$6
Peas & Gumplings-$6
Vegetable Beef Soup-$6
Beef Hot Dogs-$3
(Soups served with rolls)
Homemade desserts available for sale
Pre-orders are encouraged.
Yard sale tables
As always, we thank you for your support.
410-221-0169 | LSVFC61@gmail.com
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October 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hops in the Crops
Sipping a local brew while you wander through the corn maze on a fall day...YES PLEASE!!
Join the fall fun as we sip, celebrate, and savor the season!! Our WONDERFUL friends from Ten Eyck Brewing will be here with a big ole keg of Tractor Trail for draft beer in the Silo from 12pm-4pm, we’ll have an assortment of other local sips on special, AND we’ll be extending our hours for an Ale Trail evening where you get to explore the corn maze & find hidden brew stations to complete a full fall flight card (pre-ticketing required)!!
Emily's Produce
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October 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Annual Trunk or Treat @ Preston Auto
Everyone is invited! Join us for a spooktacular afternoon at our Annual Preston Autoplex Trunk or Treat!
Bring the whole family, dress up, and enjoy an afternoon filled with Halloween fun, treats, and creatively decorated trunks. Want to join the fun? Decorate your vehicle and enter our Trunk Decorating Contest for a chance to win one of our cash prizes!
Event Details
Saturday, October 24
Trunk Set-Up: 10 AM–12 PM | Trunk or Treat: 12–2 PM
The field next to Preston Hyundai
4327 Preston Road, Hurlock, MD
Trunk Decorating Contest
Show off your Halloween spirit and get creative! The top three decorated trunks will take home cash prizes.
Help Us Stock the Treats!
We’re also looking for sponsors and candy donations to help make this year’s event a success.
To donate money: Send a check to Keirsa Buckingham with “Memo: 2026 Trunk or Treat.”
To donate candy: Drop it off at Preston Hyundai or iFrog Marketing Solutions (Suite 2, Easton).
For sponsorship information or questions, contact Keirsa Buckingham at hoppy@prestonmotor.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2233589194097951/
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October 24, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trot or Treat Parade
Positive Strides Center, a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding program in Preston, is hosting "Trot or Treat", a free Halloween community event for families, on Saturday, October 24. We would be grateful if you would share it with your readers, viewers and listeners.
The event opens with a parade of costumed horses. Guests can then play games, paint a horse, take a photo in our horse photo booth and collect treats. Positive Strides will have an information booth with a donation box for anyone who would like to support our riders.
For photographers and videographers, the opening parade is the best moment to capture, and we would be glad to arrange a short interview with our staff or a rider's family. Our website has more details at positivestridescenter.org.
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October 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Carnival Fundraiser for Harriett's House
Harriett’s House is hosting a Carnival this year for our Annual Fundraiser. There will be cotton candy, carnival games, prizes and more! This is a family friendly event raising funds to support the mission of Harriett’s House supporting the lives of women survivors. Save your spot today, admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Register/Tickets
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October 25, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIVE on the Porch
Live on the Porch with Anna Burgess
Join us at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery on Sunday, October 25th from 1–4 PM for an afternoon of great music, wine, and relaxation!
Featuring: Anna Burgess
Admission: FREE
Sip your favorite Layton’s Chance wines, relax on the porch, and soak up the sounds of this talented singer.
Bring your friends, grab a glass, and enjoy the perfect vineyard vibe!
www.laytonschance.com
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October 25, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Immanuel UCC
Please join us for a family fun night.
Dress up and enjoy the fun!
Free admission (donations accepted) for all.
Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to "trick or treat" the decorated trunks of volunteer "treators" 🙂
3:45-4:00 - Set up.
4:30 pm, the Party starts!
All are welcome to decorate a trunk or a table to be treated from (if it rains, the event will be moved inside) and hand-out goodies to all the little ghouls and goblins at this Spooktacular family-friendly event! Sure to be FUN for all!!
***Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times!****
For safety and space reasons, we need anyone decorating a trunk to sign up ahead of time. To reserve a spot to decorate your trunk, send your name, phone number and/or email address to: 410-228-4640 (M-Th, 9am-1pm) or email to info@immanuelucc.faith
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October 26, 2026
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
**Holiday Schedules may differ**
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October 26, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
City of Cambridge Council Meeting
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. Follow them on Facebook, view meetings via Town Hall Streams
Meeting Schedule | Agenda Center
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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October 26, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town of Vienna Council Meeting
The Town of Vienna Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
http://ViennaMD.org
**Holiday Schedules May Change Meeting Schedule
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October 27, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Business Growth Series, Part 4: Simplify the Sales Process
Simplify the Sales Process
Manage Business Opportunities from Initial Contact Through Follow-Up
Gain practical tools for managing opportunities from the first conversation through follow-up. Learn how a consistent process can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and increase business success.
This is part of a Business Growth Series, presented by the Dorchester County Economic Development. This free five-part webinar series will be held on Tuesdays from October 6 through November 3 from
5-6 pm via Zoom and will be led by Thomas Ellis, Founder and Business Growth Coach of EWC Consultants. The series is designed to provide entrepreneurs, startups, small business owners, nonprofits and professionals with practical strategies to stregthen their businesses, build meaningful relationships, and create new opportunities for growth.
Click Here to Register
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October 27, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shrimp Night at the Moose
Enjoy a dinner of Steamed or Fried Shrimp and two sides of your choice.
Great food and great company at the Cambridge Moose Lodge for just $12.00. Hope to see you there! Eat in or Carry Out.
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October 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat - TidalHealth
TidalHealth will again host free trunk-or-treat events in Seaford.
Families are invited to attend the location most convenient for them to enjoy festive fun, creative costumes, plenty of candy and meaningful connections with TidalHealth team members and community partners. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children at these events.
Designated public parking will be available at each event. No public vehicles will be allowed in trunk-or-treat areas for the safety of all participants.
TidalHealth Nanticoke will host its third annual trunk-or-treat from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the parking lot of TidalHealth Mears Campus, 100 Rawlins Drive, Seaford, DE 19973. The rain date is Thursday, Oct. 29.
This year's event will again be held in partnership with Delaware Guidance Services.
Questions? Email april.jenkins@tidalhealth.org or chris.martinez@tidalhealth.org.
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October 30, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Main Street Trick or Treat
Cambridge Main Street will be hosting our annual Halloween event on Friday, October 30, from 5-8 p.m. Many streets are closed for this, as we have hundreds of families that attend -- the 300 block of High, Poplar, and the 400/500 block of Race. We have live music this year and are adding a Witches & Warlocks Crawl for our restaurants.
downtowncambridge.org
facebook.com/DowntownCambridgeMD
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October 31, 2026
Halloween
DORCHESTER COUNTY OBSERVATION OF HALLOWEEN
At the Dorchester County Council meeting, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, it was approved by the Council that Halloween will be observed by County residents on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for children ages 12 and under. This policy will not supersede prescheduled times and dates set by municipalities. Residents living outside town limits should follow the County policy set forth by
the County Council, unless they intend on carrying their child (ren) into a town.
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November 1, 2026
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Fall Back
Set your clocks back one hour and also change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
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November 1, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour
Expert birder Terry Allen will help you find and identify the large variety of birds that are found on Blackwater NWR!
All Birding Tours meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge,
MD, 21613. Tours begin at 8am, unless otherwise noted. Tours may last 3-4 hours. Bring your binoculars
(loaners available) and dress appropriately for the weather. The birding party will caravan via car to
birding hotspots around the Wildlife Drive.
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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Nov. 1, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bingo at the Elks #1272
Come and join Changing My Stars for an afternoon of Bingo at the Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272 on Sunday, November 1
Doors open at 12 noon, Games begin at 2 pm.
Prizes valued at $100 or more
$30.00 in advance / $435.00 at the door.
www.changingmystars.org
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November 3, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Election Day
The 2026 General / Gubernatorial Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Voting Centers are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/index.html
Early Voting: October 22 - 29, 2026
Dorchester County Early Voting Center
1000 Goodwill Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613
Voter Registration, Click here
To find out more information, go to the Dorchester County Election Board's website: https://www.docomdelections.org/
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November 3, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Business Growth Series, Part 5: Network with Intention
Network with Intention
Turn Connections into Lasting Business Relationships
Learn how to network with purpose by building meaningful connections, creating lasting professional relationships, and following up effectively to generate new business opportunities.
This is part of a Business Growth Series, presented by the Dorchester County Economic Development. This free five-part webinar series will be held on Tuesdays from October 6 through November 3 from
5-6 pm via Zoom and will be led by Thomas Ellis, Founder and Business Growth Coach of EWC Consultants. The series is designed to provide entrepreneurs, startups, small business owners, nonprofits and professionals with practical strategies to stregthen their businesses, build meaningful relationships, and create new opportunities for growth.
Click Here to Register
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Detailed Information for each event can be found on our website: www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar/
Please always check with the organization holding the event to make sure the events are still being held.
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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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Cambridge, MD 21613
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