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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
April 3, 2025 - April 17, 2025
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Ribbon Cutting: Cambridge Farmers' Market
April 17, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.
Long Wharf Park
High Street, Cambridge, MD
To get the season officially started, the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to help celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm for the Cambridge Farmers' Market on opening day. There will be Market vendors, entertainment, a face painter, a food truck, and more.
The Cambridge Farmers' Market will be located at Long Wharf Park at the end of High Street in Cambridge, Maryland, from 3 until 6 p.m. every Thursday from April 17 to November 20.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Registration is not required.
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Groundbreaking: The Tides at River Marsh
April 29, 2025 - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
Please join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for THE TIDES AT RIVER MARSH, a residential community adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina in Cambridge, MD.
After being on hold for almost two decades, Fairchild Properties LLC is thrilled to invite you to join us for the launching of 300+ homes at The Tides at River Marsh. This is an economic win for the community and a reason to celebrate with a groundbreaking to thank everyone who helped make this possible!
Click Here to Register
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Business After Hours: Charles C. Powell, Inc. REALTORS
April 30, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
200 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD
Charles C. Powell REALTORS has been selling real estate locally for over 50 years and they are proud to call the Eastern Shore home. Valerie Brown and her team are excited to invite you to help them celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a Business After Hours on Wednesday, April 30. They are located in the Railroad Station at 200 Trenton Street at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Trenton Street in Cambridge (at the base of the Cambridge Creek Bridge). They have spent 50 years helping dreams come true one key at a time and are ready to celebrate.
We hope you will join us to congratulate the team at Powell Realtors on this milestone. They have a rich history of building relationships and meeting commitments that allow them to "go above and beyond for their clients," join them for this opportunity to celebrate, connect and network.
Click Here to Register
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Chamber Business Lunch - 2025 Legislative Recap
May 7, 2025 - 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Dorchester Center for the Arts
321 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Join our District 37 State Representatives, Senator Johnny Mautz, Delegate Christopher Adams, Delegate Tom Hutchinson, and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes as they provide a summary of the activity that occurred in Annapolis during the 2025 session.
If you have any questions you would like to have answered, please send those in to us before May 2nd @ Bill@DorchesterChamber.org
Lunch will be held at Dorchester Center for the Arts' 2nd floor Performance Hall. Catering will be by Old Salty's Restaurant. Please let us know of any special dietary needs in advance.
Registration is required.
Register by 5 p.m. on April 30th: Members-$20, Non-Members-$25
After 5 p.m. April 30th: Members-$25, Non-Members-$30
Registration can be made by clicking the REGISTER button, by emailing info@dorchesterchamber.org or by calling 410-228-3575.
Cancellations must be received by noon on the Monday prior to event to obtain a refund or avoid a charge, since the facility/caterer will charge the Chamber for your reservation. If cancellation is made the day of the meal, there may be a charge unless a replacement can be found.
Click Here to Register
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It Could Be YOU!!
If you are a member and you get a business listed in this section of the eNews you get a free admission to a Chamber Business Lunch or Breakfast.
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Suggested Reading:
Quote of the Week:
"Our strength grows out of our weaknesses."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Richardson Maritime Museum Sees Bright Future | |
The exhibits of the Richardson Maritime Museum sit crowded in the top floor of the red brick building on Byrn Street in Cambridge. They await their moment to once more face the admiring public as they did at the old Dorchester National Bank Building on High Street. And that moment may be closer than some people think.
“My goal is to have it before the end of 2025, to have us at least open one day a week with volunteer docents to do that,” said Debbie Usab, executive director of the Richardson. “We have a docent manual, but it’s not appropriate to this exhibit. So, to refurbish the docent manual, I have a history intern who is going to be graduating, and this is their internship, and they’re going to be working on that docent manual.”
A new manual is necessary because the museum will be considerably altered from its earlier form. Not only will the main space be different, but there is also the Boat Works next door, which the staff calls “the living museum” because vintage vessels are worked on there. That’s a component the founders of the endeavor probably didn’t envision when they started.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Unveils Renovated Meeting and Event Spaces | |
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces the completion of an extensive renovation to its meeting and event spaces. This latest enhancement finalizes a comprehensive upgrade to all on-site meeting venues, following the transformation of the resort’s ballrooms in 2023.
“Our newly renovated meeting and event spaces are designed to further elevate the resort experiences for groups, offering a seamless blend of modern elegance and coastal inspiration,” said Cari Ruppert, Director of Sales, Marketing and Events at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. “With this final phase of meeting space updates, we are thrilled to provide a fully refreshed setting that fosters collaboration, creativity, and unforgettable gatherings.”
Completed in March, the latest renovation phase includes a rehaul of the resort’s small and mid-sized meeting spaces and corridors. The renovation introduces a fresh color palette of neutral gray and blue tones, creating a bright, calming, and inviting atmosphere reflective of the resort’s scenic waterfront location. Plush blue carpeting with intricate gold-accented wave patterns, the installation of elegant lighting fixtures and modern wall sconces, and updated gray and light beige wall coverings add to the contemporary look.
Read more HERE
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For All Seasons Open House Celebrates New Chestertown Location | | |
For All Seasons recently held an open house for its new location at 315 High Street, Suite 202 in Chestertown. Staff provided information on expanded services and tours of the new downtown space. The new location ties into the agency’s ‘Bringing Mental Health to Main Street’ initiative, bringing services to main streets across the Mid-Shore and making services walkable for people living in the Shore’s towns and cities. Beginning March 24, the agency also began offering its Open Access™ program – a walk-in mental health service with same-day access to appointments – something new in Kent County. The hours in Chestertown for Open Access are Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m.
“We have been serving Kent County for 25 years and Kent County Public Schools with school-based programs for the past 16 years. Tonight, we stand in this new “home” for our Kent County services, but make no mistake… we have been here, walking alongside this community for decades. And, the really exciting thing is, with this new space, we will be able to do even more,” stated Beth Anne Dorman, President & CEO of For All Seasons.
Read more HERE
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YMCA of the Chesapeake Highlights Parkinson's Awareness Month Across the Shore | |
This April, the YMCA of the Chesapeake is proud to recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month by hosting special events and offering vital programs for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. In honor of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11th, the community is invited to punch out Parkinson’s through our Fight Back Punch-a-Thon, held at six YMCA locations across the Eastern Shore.
“Join us this April as we raise awareness, build community, and fight back against Parkinson’s—one punch, one pedal, and one step at a time,” said Wendy Palmer, Director of Chronic Disease and Prevention Programs.
As the largest human services organization on the Eastern Shore, serving communities from Cecil County, MD, to Chincoteague Island, VA, and, as of 2024, St. Mary’s County, MD, the Y is deeply committed to providing access to disease prevention and management resources.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and balance difficulties. While there is no cure, research shows that exercise plays a critical role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Read more HERE
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Dorchester Community Services and Daycare: A Chat with CEO Andy Hollis and Daycare Director Petrae Simpson | |
In the Spy’s latest check-in with Dorecester Community Services CEO, Andy Hollis, we learn about DCS’s innovative daycare center. He is joined by Petrae Simpson, the center’s director, who discusses the importance of daycare for those parents who live or work in the greater Cambridge community. As both Andy and Petrae note, this program is doing more than just childcare — it’s nurturing the youngest minds and preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
This video is approximately five minutes in length. For more information about DCS’s daycare program, please go here.
Watch the segment on the Cambridge Spy
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TidalHealth in the News
TidalHealth Nanticoke and Love INC partnership - Read more HERE
Salisbury Donate Life Month flag raising - Read HERE
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We are fast approaching the end of the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session and the budget moving forward does not appear to be favorable for helping to drive the business growth needed to pull the state out of the financial status it finds itself. Click Here to read more details on the proposed budget.
Links to upcoming local meeting agendas
City of Cambridge
Town of Hurlock
Dorchester County Council
Here is link to Town Hall Streams where you can watch Dorchester County Council, City of Cambridge, Town of Hurlock, and Dorchester County School Board meetings live or recording of prior meetings: TOWN HALL STREAMS
This section of the weekly eNews is designed to provide updates to various legislative topics we think are of importance to our members. If there is any legislation we do not mention that you believe is important please reach out to us via email or call 410-228-3575.
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April 17, 2025
3:30 pm
Ribbon Cutting: Cambridge Farmers' Market
Long Wharf, Cambridge, MD
No registration required
April 29, 2025
12:30 pm
Groundbreaking: The Tides at River Marsh
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
April 30, 2025
5:30 pm
Business After Hours: Charles C. Powell, Inc. REALTORS
200 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
May 7, 2025
12:00 pm
Chamber Business Lunch - 2025 Legislative Recap
Dorchester Center for the Arts 321 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
May 16, 2025
Tranzfusion Pre-Race Concert for 2025 Cambridge Classic
6:00 pm
Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
Click Here for information
May 17 & 18, 2025
Cambridge Classic Powerboat Races
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Hambrooks Bay/Choptank River - Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
Click Here for information
https://cpbra.com/
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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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Until - April 26, 2025
Book Drive
The Dorchester County Public Library kicked off Black History Month with a community Book Drive for 5 partner organizations: The Cambridge Boys & Girls Club, New Beginnings Community Center, Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Wellness (Reading Socials), the Cambridge Empowerment Center, and the Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA. This drive is part of a statewide initiative with the Maryland Commission on African American History: https://africanamerican.maryland.gov/ and aligns with our goals to get more books out into the communities facing barriers to access.
New/like new/gently used titles can be donated to either library branch from now until April 26th. The Library will then divvy up and present the donated books to our community partners to house within their organizations for their after-school programs or to distribute to the children and families they serve.
Donated titles must feature Black characters, culture, and experiences, and can be fiction or non fiction, for ages 3+. Recommended titles/authors can be selected from our Amazon Wishlist (https://a.co/265R3kL) and will ship directly to the Cambridge Library.
Help us reach our goal of 250 books by sharing this information or possibly donating a book to the Drive!
Please feel free to email any questions to Julie
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April 4, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Minority Small Farm Producers on the Lower Shore
Jennifer Trice, Field Agent - Small Farms Program, University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be speaking at the Cambridge Woman’s Club about the agricultural-based resources and programming available through UMES via workshops, field visits and conferences. UMES programs are open to all interested in farming, gardening and environmental stewardship. Previous programs have included honey bee education, pet-assisted therapy with rabbits, harvesting and storing crop seeds, dahlia propagation and assisting underserved farmers.
Reserve your seat by contacting Ruth at manadier5435@gmail.com or 443-439-9037
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April 4, 2025
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Rickshaw Lizard at Blue Ruin
Live Music with Rickshaw Lizard! Sax-driven, funk infused fun! Come play in Cambridge’s newest live music venue!
Join us in the Show Room (next to Blue Ruin’s parking lot on Gay Street) for an unforgettable night of food, drinks, live music, and sax-driven fun!
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April 5, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 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
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April 5, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easter Cookie Class at Layton's Chance
Drink and Decorate Sugar Cookies with Sprinkle It Sweet!
Join Megan from Sprinkle It Sweet at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery
In this 2 hour class, you'll learn how to decorate five pre-baked cookies with royal icing and pre-made sugar embellishments!
No experience is necessary, everything you'll need is provided at class including boxes to transport your yummy creations home to enjoy!
Details:
*Class starts at 12pm
*1 Free glass of Wine or 12oz Slushie included!
*Limited Tickets Available
*All Ages Welcome!
Additional info:
*All sales are FINAL. If you are unable to attend the class, you may transfer your ticket to another person for this class ONLY.
*Must be 21+ to consume alcohol, but all ages are welcome to participate in decorating!
*Each decorating participant requires a ticket, NO GUESTS PLEASE!!
Click Here to Register
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April 5, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kids' Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Moose
The Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211's Kids' Easter Egg Hunt and Party will include lots to do this year. We have our annual Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, Games and inflatable from Bounce Back Inflatables.
Sure to be loads of fun!
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April 5, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet with PinG
Partners in Giving is having a Meet and greet on Saturday, April 5 at RAR Brewing's Labrartory from 3-5 pm. All interested in learning more about "PinG" are invited to stop by!
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April 5, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt & Party at the Moose
The Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 invites you to their Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt which will begin at 6 pm. Followed by Games, Drink Specials, and of course, an inflatable for adults from Bounce back inflatables.
Enjoy music for the evening too.
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April 5, 2025
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Star-Spangled Hustlers at Blue Ruin
The Star Spangled Hustlers will bring ther Rock-Pop-Punk-Hip-Hip-Country with a twist to The Showroom on Gay Street by the Blue Ruin parking lot.
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April 6, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BBQ Chicken @ CCVFC
Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company is having BBQ Chicken Fundraiser: 11 am-2 pm or until sold out:
BBQ Chicken halfs & roll - $12
Chicken, roll, coleslaw & baked beans - $15
Preorders are strongly encouraged, we generally sell out very fast.
Preorder deadline is Wednesday, April 2nd.
For Preorders, call or text Buzz Spicer - 443-521-7288
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April 6, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Annual Spring Fundraiser - Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians
Join the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians at the Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272. This will be a Bingo and Tricky Tray event with designer purses and more.
Doors open at 12:00pm, and Bingo will begin at 2:00pm. The first Bingo packet will be $30 at the door, with additional packets and specials available for $5. Tricky Tray ticket books will be $25.
Food and drinks will be provided by the Elks' kitchen.
We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great time!
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April 8, 15, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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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April 8, 15, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Open Mic Pop-Up at DCA
The Dorchester Center for the Arts for Open Mic night on Tuesday evenings, each with a different host. Bring your talent or just come enjoy. Free admission. Cash bar-beer & wine. Check their Facebook page @DorchesterCenterfortheArts for this week's host and for other events.
www.dorchesterarts.org
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April 8, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shrimp Night at the Moose
Enjoy a dinner of Steamed or Fried Shrimp and two sides plus camaraderie with the folks at the Cambridge Moose Lodge for just $12.00.
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April 9, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
How to Calculate your Business Cash Flow
In this informative webinar on a key component of your business success, you will learn:
What business cash flow is
How to calculate your cash flow
What financial documents lenders review to evaluate cash flow
How business cash flow can impact borrowing capacity
LLADNAR Services provides expert loan advisory and packaging, helping businesses secure tailored financing with a seamless application process for growth and success.
https://womensbusinesscenteratmarylandcapitalenterprises.org/services/womens-business-education/
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April 9, 16, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Walk-In Wednesday" Hiring Event at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting "Walk-In Wednesdays" hiring events every Wednesday between now and May 21. At the events, interested applicants will be able to explore career opportunities in a variety of resort departments, and take part in on-the-spot interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an application online in advance of their arrival. The application form and a full list of open positions can be found by visiting Hyatt.jobs and searching for "Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay" in the location field. The resort offers several benefits for employees including medical insurance plans, vision and dental care, sick leave, 401(k) options, educational assistance and flexible scheduling. Additional benefits include complimentary room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide, employee discounts, friends and family rates, worldwide vacation benefits, and much more. For more information on Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit hyattregencychesapeakebay.com, or call (410) 901-1234. Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by the law.
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April 9, 16, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cash Course - Learn How to Manage Your Money
Cash Course from Prager U is a 4 week course on the basics of money management.
April 9: What is a Budget?/Manage Your Financial Hygiene
April 16: What are Savings? /What is Debt?
April 23: Good and Bad Credit/Borrowing Money
April 30: Insurance Basics/Understanding Taxes
6-8pm
Peachblossom Place (900 Peachblossom Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613)
Each class is independent, but weekly attendance is strongly encouraged.
Chick-fil-A will be served
Call Melinda at 443-477-1081 to register
http://changingmystars.org
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April 9, 16, 2025
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Music: Pete Baker Live
Join in the fun at Blue Ruin for live music with Pete Baker every Wednesday from 5-9 pm!! Unleash your inner rebel, rock and roll all night with raw energy and undying passion! Enjoy special discounts on drinks all night! $3 off wine, draft beers, and rail cocktails! Great music, amazing drinks, and good vibes - what more could you want?
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April 10, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mega C-SD Career Fair
A great opportunity for businesses, organizations & colleges to share information & for our students to explore opportunities for a bright future!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 8:30-11 a.m.
Optional Call Back Interviews: 11-11:30 a.m.
https://tinyurl.com/csdmegacareerfair
410-228-9224 Ext.1778
shaws@dcpsmd.org
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April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Pit Beef/Turkey Fundraiser
“Catering by Jamie” includes a sandwich, bag of chips and a drink for only $10! Pick up at the Tractor Supply parking lot (2741 Dorchester Square in Cambridge while supplies last! Preorder by calling Ellie at 240-409-1785 or emailing to Ellageanking14@gmail.com by Sunday, April 6. Delivery is available upon request! Proceeds benefit The Cambridge Woman's Club
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April 10, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lower Shore Small Business Expo at UMES
Learn about the many free and low-cost resources available to assist entrepreneurs to start and grow their small businesses. Meet lenders, counselors and local resource providers.
Presentation by Eduardo Hayden, Small Business Outreach Manager for the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs: Topic is “Doing Business with the State of Maryland”
This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is requested as space is limited.
https://womensbusinesscenteratmarylandcapitalenterprises.org/services/womens-business-education/
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April 10, 2025
5:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
ServSafe Alcohol Training
Join instructor J. Terry Ober, licensed through the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission since 2009, at Emily's Produce, to get or update your ServSafe (or T.I.P.S.) Certification.
Open to: Bartenders, Managers, Hostess, Cashiers, Licensee & Servers of Alcohol
COST: $60 per person (4 yr. certification)
Payment is due upon your arrival to class.
Cash or Checks payable to: Terry Ober
RESERVE YOUR SEAT!
Visit: www.servecertified.com for more Class information.
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April 11, 2025
5:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Laytons Chance
The Layton's Chance Blindfolded Adult-Only Easter Egg Hunt is the ultimate test of your senses, teamwork, and luck.
Teams will be set loose in a designated area filled with eggs—some filled with sweet treats, others with hilarious dares, and a few awesome prizes!
Rely on your sense of touch, listen for clues from a (hopefully) helpful partner, and stumble your way to victory in this fun competition. This hunt is guaranteed to bring out your inner child—with a grown-up twist!
After the hunt there will be music, games and more prizes to win!
21 and over only!
Registration starts at 5:30
Hunt is at 6:30 sharp!!
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April 11, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Laytons Chance
Come dance to the music of Last Call Band who will be playing the best songs of the 50's, Classic Rock and Country at the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 starting at 7 pm. Come out and Rock with us! No Cover Charge.
Come early - Dinner starts at 6 pm!
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April 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 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
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April 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Positive Strides 2025 Spring Classic Bike Challenge
Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center invites cyclists to its 12th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour on April 12, 2025, in support of its mission to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
Over 300 cyclists are expected to converge on the town of Easton, MD to participate in a 25, 50 or 62-mile ride along some of the most scenic routes in Talbot County. It starts and ends at Easton High School, 723 Mecklenberg Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Packet pickup is at 8 a.m. It's a fully supported event featuring three rest stops loaded with our famous homemade baked goods as well as typical rest stop fare. Our delicious, award-winning cream of crab soup awaits you at the end of the ride. A food truck will provide additional lunch options for purchase. The event will take place rain or shine.
25 Mile Ride / 50 Mile Ride or 62 Mile Ride
For more information and to register:
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MD/Easton/PositiveStridesSpringClassic
Volunteer:
www.positivestridescenter.org/volunteer.html
Donate:
www.positivestridescenter.org/donate.html
To learn more about the work Positive Strides does for the men, women and children of the Eastern Shore, go to www.positivestridescenter.org.
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April 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LSVFC Golf Tournament
Linkwood-Salem VFC is hosting an Inaugural Golf Tournament on April 12, 2025, at Hooper’s Landing Golf Course in Seaford, Delaware. Team registration deadline is March 20, 2025. Lunch will be provided immediately following the event and cash prizes will be awarded. Grand prize of $10,000 will be awarded for a Hole-In-One! Registration begins at 8am. Shotgun start a 9am.
This event will raise funds for Linkwood-Salem Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, to support our work providing firefighting and emergency services in our community.
Event sponsorships include a Gold $1000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, or Tee Box $150 levels. Golf foursome registration is $400.
Contact Jake Jackson at 443-521-1244 or jacobj3744@yahoo.com for more information and to register you team and sponsorship.
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April 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Second Saturday Book Sale
The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library hold a used book sale on the Second Saturday of each month from 9 am to 1 pm. Lots and lots of books of many genres for all ages. Books are one dollar for paperbacks, two dollars for hardbacks. All proceeds support activities and collection building at our Libraries.
The Library is located at 303 Gay Street, and the Book Cellar is on the first floor.
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April 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Murals & Stories with Michael Rosato
We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity presented by Elusive Tours! Join us for Murals & Stories with Michael Rosato, a rare chance to:
- Tour 3 of his iconic murals
- Hear the stories and inspiration behind the art from Michael himself
- Get behind-the-scenes access to Michael’s private studio
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Limited spots available.
You can reserve your seat on elusivetours.com
$60/person
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April 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Shore Lineage Workshop
Daughters of the American Revolution are offering this workshop at the Dorchester County Historical Society so you can work one on one on your applications.
What to bring:
Lineage documents
Flashdrive
Laptop
Bagged lunch
Wifi is available
Sponsored by the Maryland State Society with the General Perry Benson Great Choptank Parish and the Samuel Chase Chapters
RSVP to Dotty Semotchko, State Registrar dottysemotchkodar@gmail.com
Walk-ins are Welcome
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April 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Women's Ministries Bake Sale
The Women's Ministries of the Salvation Army will be holding a Bake Sale at the Thrift Store in Cambridge. Stop by and find something yummy as well as finding treasures in the Thrift Store.
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April 12, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pre-Season Planting Party in the Greenhouse - Emily's Produce
At Emily's Produce, Build your own hanging basket in our greenhouse & enjoy a Farm Fancy Brunch Box & Mimosa!
Available booking times are: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
(Tickets are limited for each time slot)
Your ticket will include an invitation to our greenhouse and the following BEFORE our market opens for the season!!
* Hanging Basket, Soil, and 3-5 Plants from our seasonal selection of annuals
* Basket assembly instructions and flower selection and care tips
* Option to leave your basket for us to nourish & flourish until "porch weather" is here to stay
(Baskets that are left must be picked up by May 10th)
* Sweet & savory Brunch Box (local cheese, crackers, fruit, veggies, dessert items)
* Your first drink from our Brunch Beverage selections - including mimosas, wine, non-alcoholic punch, and water
Tickets are $47 and attendees have an option to make additional baskets for $27.
Reserve Your Ticket Now
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April 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SVFC Designer Purse Bingo
Designer Purse Bingo featuring Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade (just to name a few) 20 Regular bingo games and specials. Tricky Tray, 50/50 and special bingo games available for purchase. Food and drinks will be available for purchase by the Moose.
Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
Doors open at Noon, Games begin at 2pm.
Early Bird Pull Tab Games Begin at 1pm!!
Come early, get your seats and play our early bird games to win some cash!!!
You can email svfdfundraising@gmail.com for advance ticket information/purchase or contact any member of the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company
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April 12, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Joy Always Exists Artist Reception at MSG
Join Main Street Gallery at their Second Saturday Artist Reception for "Joy Always Exists," a show where Whitney Elliott is displaying her colorful macrame wall hangings done by hand. Whitney believes that as long as art exists, joy exists too, and exudes that spirit through the large, colorful works of art that include found objects such as crystals and metal images of birds and flowers woven into them.
You are invited to see these beautiful works of art that are heavily influenced by nature and will be on display March 1 through April 28 with two artist receptions on March 8 and April 12.
The Main Street Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11-5 and online at mainstgallery.net
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April 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Music by Loud Moon
Come listen to the tunes of Loud Moon while sipping the wines of Layton's Chance.
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April 13, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR
Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy learning about and identifying the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds.
Participants meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. for each tour, which may last 3 to 4 hours. The birding party typically tours via personal vehicle, stopping at various points around the refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. There is no fee or advanced registration for these tours. 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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April 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Palm/Passion Sunday Service
10 am: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road (@Rt. 50), Cambridge, MD, www.immanuelucc.faith, Featuring Brian Wren's hymn, "Made One in Christ, We Gather" 410-228-4640 Zoom Option is offered.
10:30 am: Grace Methodist Church of Cambridge, 501 Race Street, Cambridge, MD, www.gracecambridge.org, 410-228-4353
11 am: Zion United Methodist Church, 612 Locust Street (Please use our Glasgow Street entrances-elevator and white doors.), Cambridge, MD, www.zionumccambridge.org, 410-228-4910, We'll start with Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and move into the accounts of Holy Week. Will be offered Live on Facebook.
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April 14, 2025
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
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April 14, 2025
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.
View meetings via Town Hall Streams Meeting Schedule | Agenda Center
Executive sessions and special meetings are held as needed.
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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April 15, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 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
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April 16, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Neck District Dinner
The Neck District Dinner Club is held once monthly at the Neck District Volunteer Fire Department as a fundraiser for the NDVFC. Everyone is welcome to come out and support our volunteers.
Dinner club offers a meal for only $13. Meals could be different each month, check their Facebook page.
While they offer a bottle of water with each meal, soda is extra, or you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice. Desserts by donation. The dining room is open to all andd you are welcome to hang out with friends and neighbors.
For the months of April, May and June:
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) serves individuals and families in Dorchester County.
The UM Shore Regional Health Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team will be on hand to help to improve the health of the community by collaborating with comunity partner organizations such as the Neck District Volunteer Fire Company to bring health care access and support services to residents in their home and community settings.
WHO WE ARE:
The Shore Community Outreach Team includes a registered nurse, a social worker and two community health advocates.
WHAT WE DO:
Combining expertise in nursing and social work, the Shore Community Outreach Team offers a wide range of services for individuals and families throughout the region. These include:
- Home visits
- Home safety assessments
- Health screenings, including blood pressure checks and diabetes screenings
- Case management for those with chronic illnesses, including COPD, diabetes, heart disease, etc.
- Assistance with completing applications, health information forms and insurance paperwork
- Group wellness activities
- Assistance with telehealth consults with physicians and other clinicians
- Connections to community resources
- Assistance with Advanced Directives
The Shore Community Outreach Team also visits trusted community sites throughout the region, including churches, firehouses, residential care facilities, social and nonprofit entities, to meet with staff and volunteers to collaborate in the creating of health awareness events and resources for the community.
FIND OUT MORE
Providers, patients, family members and patient advocates are encouraged to call 443-225-7545, to schedule an appointment or visit, or to learn more about the Shore Community Outreach Team. Email: DorchesterShoreCommunityOutreach@umm.edu
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April 17, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cambridge Farmers Market - 2025 Opening Day
Cambridge Main Street invites you to join us for the OPENING DAY of our 2025 Cambridge Farmers Market, on Thursday, April 17, from 3-6 p.m., at Long Wharf.
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will be helping us celebrate the kick-off of our 2025 season with a Ribbon Cutting event at 3:30 p.m.
In addition to the fabulous Market vendors, Hooked on Seafood will help us kick off the season, with their food truck.
Bring the kids!! We are bringing back the awesome face painter, from About Faces Entertainment, who wowed last year's Taste of Cambridge guests with her fun designs.
We hope to see you there!
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April 17, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Services
6 pm: Grace Methodist Church of Cambridge, 501 Race St., Cambridge, MD, www.gracecambridge.org, 410-228-4353, A service will be held in the Baraca Room where we will celebrate the Last Supper, beginning with foot-washing stations for those who would like to partake of this humbling experience followed by a light-fare meal where you can imagine sitting together with Jesus and the disciples. During the meal there will be a liturgy as well as communion. The community is welcome to join us in this celebration of Christ's Last Supper.
6:30 pm: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road (@Rt. 50), Cambridge, MD 21613, www.immanuelucc.faith, 410-228-4640; with a celebration of the Lord's Supper around a Passover table filled with food and ending with the remembrance of Christ's death on the cross.
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Detailed Information for each event can be found on our website: www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar/
With the current COVID conditions and CDC Guidelines, Please always check with the organization holding the event to make sure the events are still being held. Please be safe and take necessary precautions.
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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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