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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events

January 15, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Come out for the free, family friendly, fun event at the

Cambridge Ice and Oyster Festival: Celebrating America's 250th.

This Friday and Saturday, January 16th and 17th. https://iceoysterfest.com/

DIAMOND SPONSORS

Click on the logo of any of our Corporate Sponsors in the eNews to learn more about them and to thank them for their on going support of the community.

STARTING TOMORROW!

Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival

January 16 & 17, 2026

5 - 8 pm Friday

11 am to 7 pm Saturday

Downtown Cambridge & Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay


2026 Cambridge Ice and Oyster Festival For our 5th Annual Event we will be Celebrating America's 250th


In addition to many of the crowd favorites like the Ice Slide, Hunting Blind, and Graffiti Wall this year we are adding an Ice Maze. Come out to see how good you are navigating the frozen maze.


Black Water Adventures and the Hyatt will be hosting the synthetic ice rink again this year and there will be a free shuttle between the sites. 


This is a great family friendly event that is fun for all ages.


Be a part of the event - Volunteers are needed (students can get community service hours) https://bit.ly/IceVolunteer



https://iceoysterfest.com

Ribbon Cutting: 7 Brew Coffee

January 21, 2026 - 12 p.m.

2733 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD


7 Brew is new to Cambridge and invites everyone to their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on January 21 to get a preview of what they will offer. The team is excited to share the 7 Brew story of drive-thru coffee with Dorchester County. Join us to hear about the coffee and the many other types of drinks offered including custom created treats. Great to time to try a drink or two.


LOCAL BUSINESSES / SCHOOLS: 7 Brew wants to treat YOU! To introduce you to what they have to offer, before they even open, here is your chance to try out their coffee between January 13-17.

Click here and fill out the form to get yours for free!



Click Here to Register

Ribbon Cutting: My Daughters & Me

January 29, 2026 - 12 p.m.

421 Race Street, Ste 100, Cambridge, MD


My Daughters & Me is a brand-new women's boutique in Downtown Cambridge. After a soft opening just before the holidays, now they are having a Grand Opening to celebrate with everyone. Carefully curated, timeless clothing, accessories and home goods can be found here. Come join us to help celebrate this new opening and congratulate this mom with many daughters who has a vision for Cambridge.



Click Here to Register

Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications

Application Process IS OPEN

 

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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National Civics Bee

Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade Student?

Any Student in the State of Maryland can participate.


Share your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the National Civics Bee®.

ABOUT THE BEE

The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026.



For more information: www.dorchesterchamber.org/civicsbee

GOLD SPONSORS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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Tri-City Little League

Joe Foster

PO Box 209

Hurlock, MD 21643

Phone: 410-330-4345

Email: Tricityll1954@gmail.com

Website: www.tricityll.com

Sports & Recreation: North Dorchester Little League


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.

SILVER SPONSORS
SUGGESTED READING

Suggested Reading:



The Ultimate Guide to Discovering Your Business Strengths and Turning Them Into Profit




Quote of the Week:


“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”


-- Steve Jobs

Bronze Sponsors - Part 1

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Calling all Middle School Students: US Civics Bee Deadline of February 3rd is fast approaching

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The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026. Cash and other prizes are available for contestants up to $100,000 for the National winner.

 

We are participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Maryland and celebrating our civic pride.


Read more HERE

Dorchester the Beautiful: Stunning Drone Footage of Hooper’s Island

The Spy’s own renegade-with-a-drone Agent 86 has been complaining of cabin fever lately, what with all the cold weather, wind, and rain. So he made a weekend visit to Hooper’s Island in search of the perfect crab cake, which also yielded spectacular aerial footage of one of the county’s ecological treasures. Lore has it that namesake Henry Hooper purchased the islands from the Yaocomico tribe for five woolen blankets in the 1660’s, making it the oldest settled area in Dorchester County.  Hooper was friends with the Calverts and is considered a founding father of Maryland.


The video is approximately three minutes in length.  


Watch the video on the Cambridge Spy

Proud to Serve: Handsell House

WBOC is proud to serve the Handsell House, and all of Dorchester County.


Watch the segment on WBOC

CWDI looks to 2026: Cambridge Harbor poised to ‘Reset the Region’

As the new year begins, Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. (CWDI) is accelerating efforts to revive the long-stalled Cambridge Harbor project, with a commercial broker now engaged to market developable parcels and momentum building toward a boutique hotel as the project’s anchor.

Board President Angie Hengst and Chief Administrative Officer Tracy Ward, who joined in November 2025, say the volunteer-led organization has turned a corner after years of delays, litigation, and transparency concerns.


“We’re at that tipping point where we’re really moving forward,” Hengst said in a recent Spy Interview. “We feel right now we’re at that tipping point where we’re really moving forward.”


The 31-acre waterfront site along the Choptank River aims to blend public amenities with mixed-use development: a central park, enhanced beach and promenade (now open with benches, tables, and paths), walkable streets, a hotel, restaurants, and residential/commercial parcels. The plan adheres to new urbanist principles, emphasizing accessibility and community use.



A key step: CWDI sought proposals for a commercial broker in September 2025, with the offering memorandum slated for early 2026. Hengst called it “transformative” for a volunteer board lacking large-scale development expertise.


Read more on the Cambridge Spy

Cambridge Church Celebrating 200th Anniversary Throughout 2026

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Members of the Waugh Chapel United Methodist Church in Cambridge are celebrating the congregation’s 200th anniversary. And we got a chance to speak with them, not just about plans for the bicentennial, but about the memories the church gave them as well.

Victoria Stanley is on the bicentennial committee, and gave us a quick history of the church, dating back two centuries.


“We have had a continuous congregation since 1826 with different pastors over time and different programs over time. But the bottom mission is it’s not the building. The members make the church,” says Victoria.

And to the current day, Waugh Chapel has served as an important fixture in the community, from holding a monthly food pantry to helping out local kids.


Read more and watch the segment on WMDT

2026 Free Guided Birding Tours Offered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds. Guided birding tours are scheduled for January 17, January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22, March 1, March 22, March 29, April 4, April 19, and May 3, 2026.


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


Read more HERE

UM Shore Regional Health Announces 2026 Safe Sitter Dates

EASTON, Md. (January 13, 2026) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is hosting upcoming Safe Sitter® courses at UM Shore Medical Center locations in Chestertown and Easton.

 

The course will be taught by UM SRH Women and Children’s Department nurses and is designed for children ages 11 to 13. Dates and times for the courses are: Saturday, January 24, March 14, June 20 and October 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, 219 South Washington St.; and Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St.

 

The course is designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting other children. The instructor-led class is taught using games and role-playing exercises so that students can practice rescue skills. Participants in the program can also expect to learn safety skills, including how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies; child care skills, such as tips to manage behavior that will help sitters stay in control of themselves and the children in their care; first aid and rescue skills, including CPR and choking rescue; and life and business skills to help sitters screen potential childcare jobs, discuss fees and greet employers.


Read more HERE

TidalHealth in the News

Dr. Lauren McGovern named medical director for children’s services at TidalHealth - Read more HERE


TidalHealth Nanticoke awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission - Read more HERE


TidalHealth to hold diabetes support group on Jan. 12 - Read HERE


TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease webinar on Jan. 21 - Read HERE


TidalHealth and Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to launch TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute in April - Read HERE


TidalHealth Peninsula Regional celebrates 700th WATCHMAN™ procedure - Read HERE


TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Feb. 7 - Read more HERE


Dr. Khalid named Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services - Read HERE


TidalHealth partners with Pulse Radiology Institute to expand imaging education - Read HERE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

The 2026 Maryland Legislative Session has started. You can follow session activity at 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.

BRONZE SPONSORS - PART 2

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

January 16 & 17, 2026

5-8 p.m. on Friday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday

Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival

Downtown Cambridge & Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

https://iceoysterfest.com

Click Here to Volunteer


January 21, 2026

12:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting: 7Brew

2733 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613

Click Here to Register


January 29, 2026

12:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting: My Daughters & Me

421 Race Street, Ste 100, Cambridge, MD 21613

Click Here to Register


February 3, 2026

Deadline for National Civics Bee applications

Click Here for more information


February 13, 2026

Deadline for Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications

Click Here for more information and to donate: www.dorchesterchamber.org/scholarships

ANY employee, child of an employee, or grandchild of an employee of a member of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce. Check our Business Directory and see if your employer is a member.


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ongoing

Eastern Region SBDC Training Events


https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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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/

Ongoing

Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc., Women's Business Center offers Business Education


Click Here to see the latest classes being offered:

https://womensbusinesscenteratmarylandcapitalenterprises.org/services/womens-business-education/

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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, 2025

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/

https://www.facebook.com/dridockrecoveryandwellnesscenter

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Fridays, 2025

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

Fridays - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sundays - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink at Hyatt Chesapeake Bay


Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina and Blackwater Adventures are celebrating the winter season with an on-site synthetic ice-skating rink. The synthetic ice-skating rink will be located next to the resort's Regatta Pavilion. The adjoining Winter Village will provide skate rentals, a refreshment station serving hot chocolate and cozy cocktails, and fire pits for warming up and roasting marshmallows to make s'mores.

New this year, the Winter Village will also provide a miniature golf course, lawn games, and pop-up shops from local area businesses.

The synthetic ice-skating rink and Winter Village is open on Fridays between 4 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.

$15 for adults (10+), $10 for children. The pricing includes skate rentals

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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

January 16, 2026

5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

RFC Train Garden During Ice & Oyster Fest.


Join us for one last hurrah at the 91st Train Garden! We'll reopen in conjunction with the Cambridge Ice and Oyster Fest on January 16 and 17. Come get warm, have some of our famous popcorn, and marvel at the many beautiful vignettes designed and built by volunteers with Rescue Fire Company and from the Cambridge community.

January 16, 2026

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Concert: Jayla Elise & Friends


We're coming together to help preserve and save the RFC Train Garden - a true community staple that's been special to families for generation after generation. This place holds memories, traditions, and history that deserve to live on, and I'm honored to use my platform to support that.

Concert for a Cause

Doors open: 7 p.m. / Show starts: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $30

CASH Bar / Food

447 Race Street, Cambridge

Tickets on Eventbrite & locations throughout the County.

This night is about more than music ... it's about community, legacy, and love. I hope you'll come out, and enjoy the vibes!

January 16, 2026

8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Colby Sard @ The Showroom by Blue Ruin


Colby Sard will be playing live at The Showroom by Blue Ruin.

Canned beer, wine, good times - and great sound.

Located just behind Blue Ruin.

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January 17, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tri-City Little League 2026 Registration


Tri-City Little League is holding in-person registration at Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company on 3 dates:

Saturday, January 17th - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27th - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 21st 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Coach pitch and T-Ball Only)

Get ready to dust off those gloves and gear up for another awesome season.

(Online Registration will be offered.)

TriCityll.com |  Tricityll1954@gmail.com

January 17, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Veterans Claims Clinic & Resource Fair


Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272 will be hosting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Reps, who will be available to file VA disability claims and discuss healthcare benefits and services, Also, survivor benefits, counseling, and provide information on veteran, burial benefits. Appointments with VA disability claim specialist are limited. please bring military discharge paperwork (DD-214), pertinent medical and personnel records and photo ID Lunch is provided, door prizes and children’s activities. To register, please call. Eva 443-205-3694 or Donna 321-626-5202.

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January 17, 2026

1:00 - 7 p.m.

Regan Kent then DJ Lightning McQueen @ The Showroom by Blue Ruin during the Ice & Oyster Festival


Regan Kent will be playing live at The Showroom by Blue Ruin.

Followed by Karaoke with DJ Lightning McQueen from 3 - 7 p.m.

Canned beer, wine, good times - and great sound.

Located just behind Blue Ruin.

January 17, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hoof it to C-Street


Join Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center at Carpenter Street Saloon for a fun event with live music, silent and live auctions upstairs, mix and mingle.

All proceeds go directly to Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center.

Get your FREE Ticket HERE

www.positivestridescenter.org

January 17, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Reagan Kent @ Old Salty's


Head down to Old Salty's for a relaxing evening at Old Salty's Restaurant with Live Music by Reagan Kent and delightfully delectable menu.

www.oldsaltys.com

January 20, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dorchester County Council Meeting 2026


The County Council of Dorchester County meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for a Regular Open Session. Meeting Info: dorchestercountymd.com/newsroom/ |  https://dorchestercountymd.com/  

Streaming live and recorded at:  https://www.townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchestercountymd

January 20, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Trivia with Chuckie


Bring your friends and get ready to put your knowledge to the test across a variety of categories!

Kitchen is open til 8 pm and of course the bar will be open!

www.blueruinbar.com

January 21, 2026

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Chronic Kidney Disease Webinar


TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) webinar from 1 to 2:30 pm on Jan. 21, 2026. The community is invited to attend to learn how to slow disease progression and monitor kidney health.


During the event, TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on slowing disease progression, monitoring kidney health, diet, dialysis and transplant options, and financial considerations.


This event is free and open to the public. Use this link to join the webinar: https://tidalhealth.webex.com/tidalhealth/j.php?MTID=m063e323a71141ac421964a51856ff9e2


Please direct any questions to Valencia Harper at 410-912-5824 or valencia.harper@tidalhealth.org

January 21, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pete Baker Live @ Blue Ruin


Wednesdays hit different when Pete Baker is in the room.

Live music, cozy vibes, good food, great drinks — it’s the midweek reset you actually want to show up for, at Blue Ruin. Kitchen open from 4-8 p.m., Bar opens at 4 p.m., until...

January 22, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch & Learn: Human Trafficking 101-Awareness & Prevention


Join For All Seasons for an important Lunch & Learn during Human Trafficking Awareness Month to learn how teens and vulnerable individuals are being targeted online, and how YOU can recognize risks and take action.

We’ll cover:

• Online sextortion

• Grooming & enticement

• Youth vulnerabilities

• Privacy risks & image sharing

• How to identify and report suspicious activity

📍 In-person or via Zoom

📍 FAS Center for Learning, 111 E Dover St., Easton, MD

✔️ FREE

✔️ Lunch provided

✔️ Self-care door prize

Seats are limited — RSVP today:

FASLunchandLearn.eventbrite.com

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth #HTAM #OnlineExploitation

#PreventionThroughEducation #CommunityEducation

January 23, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

SVFC Chicken & Dumpling Carry Out


Secretary Volunteer Fire Company will be serving up Chicken & Dumplings and all the fixings for $15!

Mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread & Drink all included!

Desserts available for purchase

Pre-order by calling/texting 443-205-2265

https://svfc16.org/

January 23, 2026

8:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.

Dance Night @ The Showroom by Blue Ruin


Dance Night with DJ Lightning McQueen from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. at The Showroom by Blue Ruin.

Canned beer, wine, good times - and great sound.

Located just behind Blue Ruin.

January 24, 2026

5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Shoot N The Neck Waterfowl Hunt


The Neck District Volunteer Fire Company will be having their Annual Waterfowl Hunt. Meet at the firehouse before the hunt for breakfast and coffee, then head out to the blinds. After finishing your hunting experience, we will have some hearty food back at the firehouse.

The cost for the day will be $150 per hunter and we will be offering a lunch-only option. You can start to reserve your spots now by sending checks payable to NDVFC at 954 Cooks Point Road, cambridge, MD 21613. 

We will reserve the spot when we receive the payment since we will likely have more hunters than space available so don't delay.


Please contact the NDVFC for more information about sponsorships.

Mike McKinley - neckdistrictvfc@gmail.com 

Eddie Dayton - 443-521-2078

Brian Holliday - 443-521-4099

January 24, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2026 Safe Sitter Class


UM Shore Regional Health is hosting Safe Sitter® course at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, designed for children ages 11 to 13. The course will be taught by UMSRH Women and Children's department nurses and will prepare students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting other children.

Click here for more information.

To register, email Gladys Peeples at Gladys.Peeples@umm.edu

Class size is limited, register early.

For questions, call Stephanie Blades at 410-822-1000 ext. 5234

January 24, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FREE Homebuyer Education Class


Neighborhood Housing Services of Salisbury, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, is sponsoring a FREE 2-session Homebuyer Education Class. This class will be held at the Dorchester County Public Library.

You must register to attend.

Fill out form at https://www.salisburynhs.org/homebuyer-education-workshop/.

The second session is 10 am - 2 pm Jan. 31, 2026. Must attend both days.

For more information, contact Jackie Davis at jdavis@salisburynhs.org

See event on Facebook

January 24, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gabe Willey @ Old Salty's


Head down to Old Salty's for a relaxing evening at Old Salty's Restaurant with Live Music by Gabe Willey and delightfully delectable menu.

www.oldsaltys.com

January 24, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

DJ Buddy Bloom & Co @ Moose


Night out at the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 with DJ Buddy Bloom spinning all the tunes you want to hear - plus karaoke if you're feeling brave! 🎶🎤

Come early - dinner is served from 6-7:30 pm

January 24, 2026

7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Miss Nature Girl Womenless Pageant


Calling All Amateurs

Back by popular demand! The "Miss Nature Girl" pageant will be returning at the Cambridge Elks. GUY'S, it's time to trade in that camo and grab a dress & a bathing suit. We are looking for 112 amateurs only, this is not a drag show! 

We will award prizes for Best Legs, Most Vivacious, The People's Choice & Miss Nature Girl

All proceeds benefit the national Outdoor Show Foundation.

Signups are going on through January 22nd.

To enter the pageant, please send a private message on the National Outdoor Show Facebook page or contact Lori at 443-521-0422 or Buddy O at 667-372-8883 between the hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

For more information See Facebook Event

nationaloutdoorshow.org

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January 25, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Camo & Couture Bingo


Tri-City Little League presents Camo & Couture Designer Purse, Hunting & Fishing Bingo

Join us for an afternoon of fun, fashion and friendly competition! Win designer purses, hunting & Fishing gear, and more!

Doors open: 12 p.m. | Games Start: 2 p.m.

Tickets: $30 in advance

Contact for tickets & Info: Jessica Garvey - 443-786-4547 or Lynn Riley - 410-330-5452

All proceeds benefit Tri-City Little League

Come out and support your local players - You don't want to miss it!

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January 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 

January 26, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cambridge City 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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January 26, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

South Dorchester Co. Community Meeting -Strategic Plan


Dorchester County is building a plan for the future, and we need to hear from you.

Three community meetings have been scheduled throughout the County to provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on what’s working well, what needs improvement, and what matters most to our community.

If you are unable to attend the meetings, you may also participate by interview and/or survey.

Your input will help guide County decisions and shape real solutions!

Meetings will be held:

Monday, January 26, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - East New Market Volunteer Fire Company

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Dorchester Co. Public Library (Cambridge)

For more information visit, https://dorchestermd.gov/strategic-planning/

January 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

January 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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January 27, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tri-City Little League 2026 Registration


Tri-City Little League is holding in-person registration at Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company on:

Tuesday, January 27th - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 21st 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Coach pitch and T-Ball Only)

Get ready to dust off those gloves and gear up for another awesome season.

(Online Registration will be offered.)

TriCityll.com |  Tricityll1954@gmail.com

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January 27, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

North Dorchester Co. Community Meeting -Strategic Plan


Dorchester County is building a plan for the future, and we need to hear from you.

Three community meetings have been scheduled throughout the County to provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on what’s working well, what needs improvement, and what matters most to our community.

If you are unable to attend the meetings, you may also participate by interview and/or survey.

Your input will help guide County decisions and shape real solutions!

Meetings will be held:

Monday, January 26, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - East New Market Volunteer Fire Company

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Dorchester Co. Public Library (Cambridge)

For more information visit, https://dorchestermd.gov/strategic-planning/

January 27, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Trivia with Chuckie


Bring your friends and get ready to put your knowledge to the test across a variety of categories!

Kitchen is open 'til 8 pm and of course the bar will be open!

www.blueruinbar.com

January 28, 2026

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Soup Day at Zion


Join Zion United Methodist Church for their Soup Day for your choice of Chicken Noodle, Vegetable Beef or Dry Lima Bean soup.

Eat-in: $5.00 per meal includes biscuits and dessert

Carry-out includes $5.00 for cup of soup & biscuits 

(Pre-orders recommended)

Quarts: $8.00 includes biscuits only

Carry outs and delivery available.

Please call 410-228-4910 between 9 am and 11 am for free delivery and pick-up.

January 28, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pete Baker Live @ Blue Ruin


Wednesdays hit different when Pete Baker is in the room.

Live music, cozy vibes, good food, great drinks — it’s the midweek reset you actually want to show up for, at Blue Ruin. Kitchen open from 4-8 p.m., Bar opens at 4 p.m., until...

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January 28, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cambridge Community Meeting -Dorchester Co Strategic Plan


Dorchester County is building a plan for the future, and we need to hear from you.

Three community meetings have been scheduled throughout the County to provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on what’s working well, what needs improvement, and what matters most to our community.

If you are unable to attend the meetings, you may also participate by interview and/or survey.

Your input will help guide County decisions and shape real solutions!

Meetings will be held:

Monday, January 26, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - East New Market Volunteer Fire Company

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 6-7:30 p.m. - Dorchester Co. Public Library (Cambridge)

For more information visit, https://dorchestermd.gov/strategic-planning/

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.

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

306 High Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
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