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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
February 13, 2025 - February 27, 2025
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Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications
Application Process is open
Deadline is TOMORROW, February 14, 2025
Calling all Chamber Members that have employees that are age 16-21 or have employees with children or grandchildren that are age 16-21. The awards are not only for high school seniors but anyone looking to continue their education in a certified program.
We have awarded scholarships for a wide variety of programs in the past, including arts, agriculture, cosmetology, computer science, criminal justice, culinary, education, engineering, nursing, physical therapy, physician, marine trades, veterinary medicine, welding, and many more...
Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. You can learn more and get an application at:
www.dorchesterchamber.org/scholarhips
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Ring of Fire!
If you missed your chance to enter to win the Fire Ring donated by RegalRexnord during the Cambridge Ice and Oyster Festival you still have time.
The drawing will be done TOMORROW - February 14th.
When you make an online donation to the Dorchester Chamber Foundation Gerry Boyle and Jason T. Wise Scholarship Fund using the link below you are entered for a chance to win the Ring of Fire. Each $5 Donation creates one chance to win ($20 donation is 4 chances, $100 donation is 20 chances to win, etc.)
It is on display in the Chamber office at 306 High Street in Cambridge, MD if you would like to see it in person. We also take cash and check donations at the office.
This is a beautiful piece of art that will show your Maryland and Eastern Shore Pride as you have guests gathered around the fire for s'mores and more. Don't miss your chance to win it while helping to provide funding for students looking to advance their education.
To make a donation use: https://bit.ly/RIngofFire
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Chamber Member Orientation
February 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Come learn how to maximize the benefits of your
Chamber Membership and to gain an understanding of the value of the Chamber to the Business Community.
Those who have attended prior events,
long time members included, have all learned something new by attending the Member Orientation Session.
If you are a member and bring a non-member to the event and they join the Chamber, you will get a free pass for a Business Lunch or Breakfast and 1 free eBlast.
Registration is required.
This is a free session; however, registration is necessary so the room can be configured, and lunch can be ordered for the correct number of attendees.
This session will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Chamber of Commerce. There is no elevator. We will have Zoom option available, please request a link when registering.
Click Here to Register
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2025 Annual Business Meeting and Dinner
March 13 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
The Annual Meeting provides our members and the community an opportunity to get updates on activities related to the Dorchester County Business Community.
The 2025 Board of Directors will be introduced.
The prestigious C. Robert "Bob" Spedden Service Award will be presented during the event.
You will get to network with key business leaders and legislators during the reception time.
Be sure to join us and experience the positive energy found throughout the County.
While you're at the Beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, how about book a room and stay?
Click Here for Sponsorship opportunities and 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:
"Don't be distracted by criticism.
Remember—the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you."
-- Zig Ziglar
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Bronze Sponsors - Part 1 | |
The Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship Makes Triumphant Return This Saturday | |
STEVENSVILLE, MD-The Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship returns to Cult Classic Brewing Company this Saturday, February 15th, with an incredible lineup.
Palm Beach Willies Catering out of Taylors Island will be serving up a variety of Muskrat for your eating pleasure with other offerings for the less adventuress.
The Day kicks off at NOON with local favorite, Eddie "Hitman" Hitt with his Karaoke Jukebox!
At 2ish, DC Music Legend Jimmy Cole returns to the Muskrat Stage with his All-Star band including Daryl Davis on Keys and George "BAM BAM" Sheppard on drums with other musical legends to be announced at the show (with the possibility of a few local legends joining the stage).
Read more HERE
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University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center Bid Notice | |
Attention Contractors: Whiting-Turner Core & Shell Bid Package Notice for the Regional Hospital Construction Project in Easton – Pre-bid, Feb 18 at 2:00pm in Easton. This bid package includes the following: Surveying, Structural Steel, Metals, Roofing, Metal Panels, Insulation, Doors, Frames, Exterior Framing/Drywall, Loading Dock Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Geothermal, Landscaping. Bids Due: Tuesday, March 11 at 2:00pm. See flyer for more details.
Read more HERE
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Book Drive by Dorchester County Public Library | |
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 Cambridge Library located at 303 Gay Street or the Hurlock Library located at 222 S. Main Street, Hurlock). 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.
Read more HERE
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Great News! Applications Now Open for joining the Service Year Option | |
The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation is proud to announce that the application for the third class of the Service Year Option program is now live!
Members of the program have the opportunity to develop meaningful skills, earn a wage of at least $15 per hour, and upon completion of the year of service, earn a $5,000 completion award, and just as importantly, help grow Maryland's economy.
Finally, if you are aware of anyone who may be interested in applying, please direct them to serve.maryland.gov and have them complete an application by the March 1st early deadline.
Learn more from Governor Wes Moore and two current members by clicking the picture below!
Read more HERE
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SDFM Presents ''The Transpeninsular Line & Mason and Dixon | |
The Transpeninsular line story intrigued Mr. Hemcher after hearing a talk at the Brick Church on Taylors Island in 2014 the day of the Battle of the Ice Mound Bicentennial. And then with the development of the James Island project he became interested again due to the fact that the terminus (end) of the Transpeninsular Line ended on Taylors Island at what was in the 1700's James Point. So, after completing research at the Dorchester and Talbot County Libraries he would like to share the information he has found and welcomes audience participation.
George Hemcher is a retired tradesman that has a keen interest in history. Mostly focused on WW2 history he has traveled to Belgium, Luxembourg and France following in his father’s footsteps with the Armored Division.
He had owned property at Robinson Neck Rd on Taylors Island for many years and now lives in South East Pennsylvania.
Read more HERE
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NHPA to celebrate 20 years and announce projects at annual meeting | |
Historic preservation group will reveal exciting plans for 2025 and beyond.
The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance (NHPA) will hold its 2025 annual meeting on February 23rd at 3:00 pm at the Dorchester County Historical Society’s Robbins Center (1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD). The Dorchester-based nonprofit will recap some of its past accomplishments and announce exciting future plans for the Handsell Historic Site near Vienna.
NHPA has completed a number of ambitious projects over the years, including preservation of the circa 18th Century Handsell House, construction of a Native American longhouse and garden, and installation of a memorial to enslaved African Americans. The group also hosts two annual living history events at Handsell: Chicone Village Day in the Spring and the Nanticoke River Jamboree in the Fall.
NHPA has big plans for 2025 that include purchasing land, constructing a new building (Three Cultures Center), acquiring a cache of period architectural treasures, and implementing an appropriate and sensible landscaping plan. Trustee Midge Ingersoll will give a presentation on NHPA’s past and future projects at the annual meeting, which will also include brief talks about the historical importance of the architectural items and environmental benefits of the landscaping plan. At the meeting, a significant Dorchester County artwork will be gifted to the NHPA board.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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Black History Month: The history of Harriet Tubman | |
DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – Harriet Tubman, was an abolitionist and slave who worked relentlessly to free enslaved African Americans. Tubman was born into slavery in 1822 in Dorchester County.
Escape
She fought for the rights of those left behind and mistreated. She often wore disguises, until her successful escape in 1849. Eventually, he would return to Maryland in 1850 to become the conductor of the Underground Railroad. A relative of Tubman, Ernestine Wyatt, told WMDT she had a one-of-a-kind attitude.
“She didn’t wait for someone else to do something, she did it herself. And most people either don’t do anything at all, or wait for someone else to do it for them.”
The Underground Railroad
Tubman is known for successfully rescuing 70 other slaves until the Civil War. Her famous quote, “I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” – Reflects her mindset as she traveled to and from Philadelphia to secure safety for the enslaved. Wyatt hopes African Americans don’t lose sight of their cultural history. “It helps us make you feel whole, and having that history makes you stronger.”
Tubman has continued to inspire countless African Americans across the country. Linda Harris, a local historian at the Harriet Tubman Educational Center, said the slaying of George Floyd changed her perspective on society. The incident encouraged her to follow in Tubman’s footsteps. She began looking via Facebook for people who would want to travel alongside her on the same journey Tubman traveled on the railroad. The journey would take 8 days, Harris said she wasn’t as free as she thought.
Read more on WMDT
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Two New Additions to TidalHealth Executive Team - Read HERE
TidalHealth FamilyLab Ocean Pines changes location - Read HERE
Stewart joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury & Ocean Pines - Read HERE
Final unit relocation at TidalHealth Nanticoke - Read HERE
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The 2025 Maryland Legislative Session is underway. The Chamber Government Affairs Committee is meeting weekly to review bills being submitted. If you learn of a bill you would like us to review please sent it to bill@dorchesterchamber.org.
You can follow the activity happening in Annapolis by visiting: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Charts .
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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February 18, 2025
12:00 pm
Chamber Member Orientation
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
306 High Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room/Zoom, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
March 13, 2025
5:00 pm
2025 Annual Business Meeting and Dinner
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
March 20, 2025
5:30 pm
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: The Coulbourne Group of Coldwell Banker
5 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
March 27, 2025
5:30 pm
Business After Hours: MidShore Meals til Monday
516 Race Street, 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
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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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February 13 - 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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February 13, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tidalhealth's Free Bariatric Seminar
Start your weight-loss journey today
Are you looking to lose weight and kickstart your journey to a healthier, happier life? If so, consider attending a free bariatric seminar hosted by TidalHealth.
These informative sessions, focusing primarily on surgical interventions, also present a pathway to the medical weight loss program for those who find surgery isn’t the right fit for them.
TidalHealth’s free bariatric seminars occur twice a month, with sessions scheduled on the second Thursday at 6 pm and the last Saturday at 9 am.
Led by experienced surgeons, these seminars provide attendees with the chance to meet and engage with a surgeon before leaving the facility.
The duration of the seminars varies, typically lasting between one to two hours, contingent on the number of questions raised by participants. Patients may attend alone or bring a support person.
Attending the seminar serves as a prerequisite for entering the surgical weight-loss program. Patients cannot proceed to consultations with a surgeon without first participating in this informative session.
To register, call 302-297-2412.
Click Here to Schedule An Appointment
Click Here for more information
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February 14, 21, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Synthetic Ice Skating at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina and Blackwater Adventures are featuring a synthetic ice-skating rink for the winter season. The synthetic ice-skating rink is located next to the resort’s Regatta Pavilion which offers skate rentals and refreshment stations with hot chocolate, a cocktail bar, and fire pits for s’mores roasting. Throughout February, the rink will be available every Friday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sundays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. (last skate rental is one hour before closing).
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February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
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February 14, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Valentine's Day Dinner at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting a delicious three-course Valentine’s Day dinner at Water’s Edge Grill. Recently renovated, the restaurant offers sweeping waterfront views setting the stage for a truly romantic evening. The special Valentine’s Day meal will be available on Friday, February 14, between 5:30pm and 9pm. The three-course menu will include the following selections: First Course: A selection of cream of crab soup made with J.M. Clayton Crab or a classic Caesar Salad with a gluten-free crostini Second Course: A selection of Cioppino with clams, mussels, shrimp and local fish; a 12oz grilled ribeye served with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes and broccolini; or a mushroom risotto with parmesan and truffle oil Dessert: A sweet finale featuring assorted chocolate truffles and macarons The dining experience is $65 per person with the option to add a shared bottle of house-selected wine for $30. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by visiting https://www.exploretock.com/watersedgegrill or by calling (410) 904-1234.
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February 14, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Seafood Galentine's Day Event
Join Us for a Special Galentine's Celebration at Four Eleven Kitchen! This February 14th, grab your besties and treat yourself to an evening of self-love, sisterhood, and amazing food! Whether you're celebrating friendships, personal growth, or just looking for a fun night out, this event is for YOU! Expect great company, delicious bites, and an atmosphere filled with love and positivity. Let's make memories together!
https://411kitchen.spaces.nexudus.com/en/events/view/1415487429/seafood-galentines-party
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February 14, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
In the Heart of the Chesapeake: 40th Anniversary Gala for Crossroads Community, Inc
Crossroads Community, Inc. will host its 40th Anniversary Gala fundraiser on February 14, 2025, at The Packing House in Cambridge, Maryland. Guests will enjoy an elegant three-course menu, live entertainment, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the nonprofit organization's 40-year history of supporting behavioral health in the mid-shore community. Tickets can be purchased through the event's ticketing platform: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crossroads-community-40th-anniversary-gala
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February 14, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Valentine's Day Comedy at Layton's Chance
Currently in its eleventh year, this nationwide comedy tour with Herron Entertainment has already hit 4500 venues across the country. The drinks are pretty good too!
eventbrite.com/e/the-winery-comedy-tour-at-laytons-chance
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February 15, 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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February 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Violence - Can You Prevent It?
What is Violence * Why We Choose Violence * Everything is Communication Is Violence Communication * Self-Awareness * Breaking Trajectories * Leveling Up
Moving Dorchester Forward is offering a Violence, Can You Prevent It ? course for anyone who works with, volunteers for or is associated with a non-profit organization that works with youth in Dorchester County. Instructors Phil Whitelock and Rebecca Redmer will take you through 7 key topics for preventing violence in our communities, schools, families, and personal lives.The course addresses violence for what it is - a way humans interact and communicate with one another. RTC provides not only a plan for changing our societal view of violence, but also practical life development skills. Everyone can gain valuable insights and skills from this course content and become positive influencers in society to bring about peaceful conflict resolution instead of violence.
Registration is required through Eventbrite
Don't delay! We anticipate this workshop filling up quickly.
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February 15, 22025
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Synthetic Ice Skating at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina and Blackwater Advenures are featuring a synthetic ice-skating rink for the winter season. The synthetic ice-skating rink is located next to the resort’s Regatta Pavilion which offers skate rentals and refreshment stations with hot chocolate, a cocktail bar, and fire pits for s’mores roasting. Throughout February, the rink will be available every Friday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sundays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. (last skate rental is one hour before closing).
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February 15, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marianne Styles at Layton's Chance
Join us for a Saturday afternoon of live music with local artist Marianne Styles, while sipping on your favorite Layton's Chance wine!
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February 15, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Oldywed Game Show Night
Join us for a game show night full of laughter!! 4 married couples(25 years or longer) compete against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know or do not know each other. This is going to be a show you don’t want to miss!! Cash bar & Light fare available for purchase.
Hosted by DJ Chuckie Love, Karaoke following the event
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Tickets $5 at the door
www.oldsaltys.com / facebook.com/OldSaltysRestaurant
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February 16, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour 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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February 16, 2025
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grocery Bingo at Moose
Doors open at 12:30, Games start at 2:00 pm.
20 Regular Games (9 Card Books) and Includes 2 Special Games for $15.
Tricky Tray $5 a sheet. 50/50
Food and drinks will be available.
Come on out and get your grocery shopping done the fun way!
Keep an eye out for fun specials and prizes on our event page!
Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211
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February 16, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ENMVFC Designer Purse & Cash BINGO
Gather your family and friends for an afternoon of fun and a chance to win Designer Purses and Cash Money!
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door
Doors open at 12 - Games start at 2
The link is LIVE - purchase your ticket(s) online now at https://eastnewmarketvfd.com/
**Please note that there are NO physical tickets issued for this event**
Your PayPal receipt will serve as confirmation of your purchase. Purchasing for multiple people: if you are purchasing tickets for multiple people, please include ALL NAMES in the "Notes" section during the PayPal checkout process.
Check-In at the Event: Upon arrival at the event, simply provide your name and it will be checked at the door.
Our firehouse men will be cooking food (menu will be p osted later) and our bar will be open!
Door prizes, Tricky Tray, 50/50, Tag Boards, Special Games.
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February 18, 2025
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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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February 18, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Grief Support Group - Dorchester
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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February 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grief Support Group - Dorchester
Presented by Stephanie Alexander, Oyster Hatchery Manager
Horn Point Laboratory’s oyster hatchery has produced billions of baby oysters, both to restore populations in the Bay and for the oyster farming industry. What does it take to raise healthy baby oysters? Hatchery Director Stephanie Alexander, who brings 20+ years of experience in the field, will lead attendees on a virtual tour of the famous hatchery.
Pre-registration is requested. Attendees can register for one or more of the talks online:
bit.ly/HPLseries25
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February 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Billions of Baby Oysters - A Virtual Hatchery Tour
Presented by Stephanie Alexander, Oyster Hatchery Manager
Horn Point Laboratory’s oyster hatchery has produced billions of baby oysters, both to restore populations in the Bay and for the oyster farming industry. What does it take to raise healthy baby oysters? Hatchery Director Stephanie Alexander, who brings 20+ years of experience in the field, will lead attendees on a virtual tour of the famous hatchery.
Pre-registration is requested. Attendees can register for one or more of the talks online:
bit.ly/HPLseries25
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February 18, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Open Mic Pop-Up
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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February 19, 26, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 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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February 21, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
February 22, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
National Outdoor Show 2025
The Outdoor Show is held in Dorchester County each year with the goal of preserving Dorchester county's heritage by recognizing its resources and spot-lighting the people who carry out unique talents in their way of life. Our main objective is to educate both newcomers to the area and visitors about our rich and unique culture.
More information can be found at: https://nationaloutdoorshow.org/
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, Feb. 21: Doors open at 5 pm, Show at 7 pm till
Saturday, Feb. 22: Matinee: Doors open at 9 am,, Show at 10:30 am
Doors and Show at 6 pm - till
*Separate admission required for each show*
Admission: $8/Adult, $4/Child
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February 22, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
National Outdoor Show 2025
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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February 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
TidalHealth's Free Bariatric Seminar
Start your weight-loss journey today
Are you looking to lose weight and kickstart your journey to a healthier, happier life? If so, consider attending a free bariatric seminar hosted by TidalHealth.
These informative sessions, focusing primarily on surgical interventions, also present a pathway to the medical weight loss program for those who find surgery isn’t the right fit for them.
TidalHealth’s free bariatric seminars occur twice a month, with sessions scheduled on the second Thursday at 6 pm and the last Saturday at 9 am.
Led by experienced surgeons, these seminars provide attendees with the chance to meet and engage with a surgeon before leaving the facility.
The duration of the seminars varies, typically lasting between one to two hours, contingent on the number of questions raised by participants. Patients may attend alone or bring a support person.
Attending the seminar serves as a prerequisite for entering the surgical weight-loss program. Patients cannot proceed to consultations with a surgeon without first participating in this informative session.
To register, call 302-297-2412.
Click Here to Schedule An Appointment
Click Here for more information
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February 22, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Beginner Stained Glass Workshop
This is a beginner class! If you have experience you are more then welcome to book tickets and complete a more details project but help will
Be limited as it takes more time for someone who has never done stain glass before
Click Here to Register
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February 23, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
20th Year Celebration Annual Meeting of Handsell
Join the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance at the Dorchester County Historical Society, 1003 Greenway Drive in Cambridge to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and all that is happening in 2025! Come join us as we reflect on 20 years of accomplishments and hear about the future plans for the Handsell Historic Site! AND a very special gift presentation will happen! Soup and Appetizers served.
https://www.restorehandsell.org/
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February 23, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A Great Awakening with The Blind Evangelist featuring the Hoppers
It’s Time For The Harvest Ministry Presents “A GREAT AWAKENING with The Blind Evangelist” Featuring The Hoppers. Come join us at The Chesapeake Ballroom Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort & Marina. 100 Heron Blvd. Cambridge, Md. 21613 23 FEBRUARY 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Doors open at 5:00 PM For Ticket Sales visit www.itstimefortheharvest.org
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February 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cambridge City Council Meeting 2025
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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February 24, 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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February 25, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Grief Support Group
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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February 25, 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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February 25, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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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February 25, 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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February 25, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Vertuous Viruses - Horn Point Lab Series
Presented by Professor Joaquín Martínez Martínez
Viruses are the most abundant biological entities on Earth, capable of infecting all forms of life! While they are often associated with diseases we want to avoid, they also play a critical and often overlooked role in maintaining the balance of our planet’s ecosystems. In the oceans, viruses help regulate biological and chemical processes and even serve as food for other microbes.
Join ocean virus ecologist Joaquín Martínez Martínez, a new faculty member at Horn Point, for a discussion on the fascinating vital role viruses play in marine life and ocean health. Discover how understanding viral infection is important to find solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Pre-registration is requested. Attendees can register for one or more of the talks online:
bit.ly/HPLseries25.
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February 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Preserving the History of Silent City Cemetery
The Dorchester County Historical Society will be partnering with the organization, Urban Grid for a special evening presentation. The organization will be soon working towards continual preservation of Silent City Cemetery, which is a historic African American burial ground just outside of Cambridge. For many years it sat in disrepair, and DCHS is looking forward to working with Urban Grid as they begin its upkeep. This February presentation will be free and open to the public, and it will serve as a time to learn about Silent City, to get to know Urban Grid and their work in Dorchester County, and to hear about the goals in place for its ongoing preservation. DCHS in particular will be doing further research and collecting information from the public to add to the documentation on the cemetery within their library.
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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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