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January 8, 2026 - January 22, 2026

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

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

January 16th and 17th. https://iceoysterfest.com/

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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

POSTPONED

2733 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD


7 Brew is new to Cambridge and invites everyone to their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Coming Soon. 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.



Please watch for a new date

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

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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:



How To Encourage Your Employees to Volunteer




Quote of the Week:


“Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” 


-- John F. Kennedy

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Dorchester Historical Society Rings in New Year with Tradition

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – And one Dorchester County group is preparing to ring in the new year while celebrating history.


The Dorchester County Historical Society is hosting their annual Traditional Tea Event Saturday to celebrate the start of the new year.

Participants will get to enjoy teas as if they were drinking them over 250 years ago.


The Historical Society’s Director says he’s looking forward to celebrating the coming year and honoring the past at the same time.


“To experience and taste parts of it and imagine and connect to what they felt in a new year. Was it hope? Was it trepidation? Was it a bit of luck or a bit of bad luck? We experienced exactly what they did over 250 years ago,” says Historical Society Director, Marcos Salaverria.


Read more on WMDT

A Chilly Splash into the New Year: Cambridge’s New Polar Plunge Tradition

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Under cloudy skies and the Choptank River at a chilly 34 degrees, the Hyatt Regency’s waterfront was temporarily transformed on Saturday into a scene of joyful defiance against the winter, as dozens of community members gathered for the Cambridge Rotary Club’s inaugural “Choptank Chill & Cheer” polar plunge.


Blending family-friendly fun and heartfelt support for an important local cause, the event drew brave souls of all stripes – athletes, families with kids, and even local politicians – to raise visibility for the Mid-Shore Council of Family Violence, a nonprofit that has served survivors across the Mid-Shore for over 40 years.


By taking the plunge, participants earned the right to a dip in the hotel’s hot tub and hot chocolate back to the warmth of the resort’s Water’s Edge Grill, a scenic venue overlooking the river and private beach. 


Inclusivity was key to the event’s success, Cambridge Rotary President Angie Hengst said. Attendees could choose to plunge or not, cheer on others from the shore, and enjoy the festivities. She noted about 88 registrations, with flexibility allowing last-minute decisions. 


“We saw a niche after the Santa Swim ended,” she said. “Cambridge needed a polar plunge, and this fit perfectly.” The idea originated with Catherine Roper, a seasoned event planner, Rotary member, and MSCFV’s development director.


Read more on the Cambridge Spy

Local farmers talk 2026 Doe Harvest Challenge coming at top of new year

DELMARVA. – Farmers from across the lower Eastern Shore held a meeting last night for the 2026 “Doe Harvest Challenge,” which is a way for local farmers to combat the deer problem on farmland.


The challenge is on the horizon, and farmers from Somerset, Wicomico, Dorchester, and Worcester are preparing for the event. Mike Knauer represents Dorchester County, he said the doe harvest is a benefit for everybody.

“We help remove the deer that we need to remove from crop damage, and we also help donate deer to the Maryland Food Bank.”


From January 9th to January 11th, each whitetail or sika harvested will allow for hunters to recieve a ticket. From there, they will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win $1,000.


Knauer says the deer population has devastated his county.


“Sika deer has been a huge problem for us the last 15 to 20 years. And talking to these guys, they are starting to migrate across the Nanticoke, so eventually if we don’t control them in Dorchester, it could be a bigger problem for the other counties.”



It’s a team effort to help control the deer population. Knauer tells WMDT that sika deer are different from whitetails. They are typically tougher and durable, many swimming through the rivers to get to crops. They also tend to move in large groups, in an attempt to run off whitetails.


Read more and watch the segment on WMDT

ESLC Protects 170-Acre Dorchester Farm with New WILD Grant

A Dorchester County family farm near Vienna has gained permanent protection from future housing subdivisions, warehouses, and commercial sprawl thanks to a pair of federal programs that conservation leaders hope will safeguard more of the Eastern Shore’s rural landscape.

Late last year, the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) completed a conservation easement on the 170 acres of farmland and woodland owned by the Sellers family near the Nanticoke River. The agreement ensures the property will remain open to farming and wildlife while permanently blocking most types of development.

This project marks the first on the Eastern Shore to use funding from the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense program, known as Chesapeake WILD. To complete the easement, ESLC paired those dollars with money from the U.S. Navy’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program, or REPI.


Steve Kline, ESLC’s president and chief executive officer, said the two programs working together show a powerful new way to keep large blocks of land from being paved over.


“We’re trying to protect the property in perpetuity,” Kline said. “That means protecting its agricultural viability and its open space viability forever.”


A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement between a landowner and a land trust. The owner gives up the right to build houses, stores, or factories on the property. Farming, hunting, and other traditional rural activities can continue. The restrictions stay with the land’s deed, no matter who owns it in the future.


Read more on the Cambridge Spy

For All Seasons Appoints Directors of Finance and Development

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For All Seasons recently announced the appointment of Sidney Davenport-Trond as Director of Development and Hallie Pentheny as Director of Finance.

 

Sidney Davenport-Trond has been appointed as Director of Development at For All Seasons. She is co-owner of Five0Eight, LLC, a hospitality consulting agency, which she runs with her husband. Before founding the company, she was the creator and co-owner for over 20 years of Gourmet by the Bay, LLC, in St. Michaels, Maryland—a gourmet food retailer, caterer, and event planning company. She also has experience in advertising and market research.


She attended The French Culinary Institute in New York, New York, and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and speech communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Trond has been active with local nonprofits, including serving on the Boards of Directors for CASA of the Mid-Shore and The Country School.


Read more HERE

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Lights Up Community Impact at 22nd Annual Holiday Ball

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The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort glowed with purpose and celebration as United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) hosted its 22nd Annual Holiday Ball, themed Under the Northern Lights 

in December. The signature fundraising event brought together community leaders, businesses, and supporters to raise critical funds for local programs and nonprofit partners, raising more than $220,000. 


“This night is about more than elegance and celebration,” said Pam Gregory, President and CEO of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. “Every dollar raised sends hope into our community — helping neighbors who work hard but still struggle to make ends meet. United is the way we turn generosity into real, lasting impact.” 


The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, led by Presenting Sponsor Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, along with Ruby Sponsors Downtown Bridal, Perdue Farms, Pohanka, and TidalHealth, and many additional corporate and community partners. 


Read more HERE

Dorchester County Farm Bureau Opens Applications for 2026 Laura Layton Educational Scholarship

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Dorchester County, MD — The Dorchester County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Laura Layton Educational Scholarship, supporting students who are passionate about agriculture and the future of our farming community.


The scholarship awards up to $1,000 to eligible graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a field that supports and benefits agriculture.


Read more HERE

First Baby of 2026 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026 arrived on the morning of January 2 at UM SRH’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Baby boy Anderson Caleb Fuentes Miranda was born at 8:35 a.m. to Sayda Jennifer Miranda Castañon and Yelsin Baldemar Fuentes Fuentes of Easton, weighing 7.22 pounds, and measuring 20 inches long. He joins an older brother at home.


The family was gifted a congratulatory basket from UM Shore Regional Health, which included baby clothing, diapers, bathing, feeding and health items, pacifiers, baby toys and baby books. Shore United Bank also donated a $250 savings bond certificate to the newborn.


Read more HERE

TidalHealth in the News

TidalHealth warns community of scammers targeting patients - Read more HERE


TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford First Baby of 2026 - Read more HERE


TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Salisbury First Baby of 2026 - Read HERE


TidalHealth implements masking effective immediately - Read HERE


TidalHealth Appoints Benny J. Stover, MBA, CPA, as Sr. VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer - Read HERE


Ball and Outten named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December 2025 DAISY Awardees - Read HERE


Dr. Lindsey Nelson named executive medical director for the TidalHealth Anesthesiology service line - Read more HERE


Jansen named TidalHealth’s December 2025 Marc McDonald Awardee - Read HERE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE




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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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: WATCH FOR NEW DATE IN NEAR FUTURE

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


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 2025 - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sundays 2025 - 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 holiday season with an on-site synthetic ice-skating rink providing magical winter moments on the Eastern Shore. 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 holiday-themed miniature golf course, lawn games, and pop-up shops from local area businesses ideal for unique gift opportunities. 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. The rink will have extended hours during Christmas week and post-holiday hours will be announced in the new year.

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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

Cambridge Yacht

January 9, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ServSafe Alcohol Training


Serv Safe Alcohol Training for bartenders, managers, cashiers, license holders, security, hostesses and servers of alcohol will be held at the Cambridge Yacht Club on January 9th. 

This 3 hour class taught by Terry Ober is $60 per person for a 4 year certification.

Payment is due upon your arrival to class via cash, money order or business check payable to: Terry Ober.

RESERVE your seat by going to www.servecertified.com

January 9, 2026

8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Bobby Reed @ The Showroom by Blue Ruin


Bobby Reed will be playing live at The Showroom by Blue Ruin.

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

Located just behind Blue Ruin.

January 10, 2026

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.

January 10, 2026

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Grocery Bingo


Come Enjoy Bingo at the Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company!!!

Packs of 18 Games are $10, Additional pks are $5

Specials Games: $2 a sheet or 3 for $5 / Kid packs are $5

(Kids win a kid prize off their cards)

Doors open at 5pm / Game Starts at 6pm

Food, Drinks and Desserts will be available for purchase!

Hope to see everyone!

January 10, 2026

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

Bobby Reed @ Old Salty's


Saturday evening at Old Salty's Restaurant with Live Music by Bobby Reed and great menu choices! 

www.oldsaltys.com

January 10, 2026

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

11th Annual Oyster Ball


Join Portside Seafood Restaurant for live music with Bird Dog & the Road Kings to help raise money for the Dorchester Waterman's Association.

Raffle tickets are being sold at the restaurant, & through the waterman.

Raffle includes the following. WINNER TAKES ALL !!

1/ Fagers Island Retreat- 1 Night Stay at a Fagers Island Hotel & $100 Gift Card to Fagers Island

2/ Hyatt Chesapeake Staycation- 2 Night Stay, Breakfast for 2, Dinner for 2, & a round of Golf for 2.

3/ Natural Light Beer Cooler- donated by Kelly Distributors

4/ $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Portside

Carpenter Street Saloon

Sobo's Wine & Beerstro

Boats & Hose

Fishermans Inn

Cult Classic Brewing

Evolution Craft Brewing

5/ Eastern Shore Surf & Turf Picnic: 1 Bushel of Crabs, 5lbs Shrimp (both donated by Mason @ Choptank Crab & Oyster) 4 House cut NY Strips (donated by Simmons Center Market) & 1 Case of Nanticoke Nectar IPA (donated by RAR)

See Facebook Event

January 10, 2026

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

DJ Chaos & Karaoke


Come out to the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 to hear DJ Chaos (aka Mark Stivers) playing the tunes & Karaoke

Come early for Dinner

January 12, 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 12, 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.

January 12, 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 13, 2026

6:00 - 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.

January 13, 2026

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

Town of East New Market Council Meeting


The Town of East New Market Town Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at Town Hall; 101 Main Street, East New Market, MD 21631. The town members are welcomed to attend.


Working Sessions are the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning at 5:30 pm at Town Hall. Town Citizens are encouraged to attend - questions and comments are held until the town meeting.

Town of East New Market on Facebook

January 14, 2026

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Virtual Job Fair & Info Session


The Holly Center, a Maryland Department of Health facility in Wicomico County is seeking applicants for the following positions:

  • Development Disability Associate
  • Direct Care Trainee
  • Direct Care Assistant I & II
  • Licensed Practical Nurse II
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse Supervisor
  • Therapeutic Recreator II

This virtual event is a great opportunity for job seekers to learn about Holly Center and get connected to current and future opportunities.

State of MD benefits package available.

To register, email jason.kemelman@maryland.gov

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.

January 17, 2026

6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

IUCC Waterfowl Hunt


Annual Family Waterfowl Hunt held by Immanuel United Church of Christ. Guided Hunt on Eastern Shore's wonderful Hunting Properties. Family Friendly, Family Fun! Reservations Required!

$100/pp 16 & older, $70 for Under 16 (Must be accompanied by adult.)

Includes Continental breakfast, Hunt, and Lunch

Space is limited - make your reservations now! First Come, First Paid basis.

Sportsman's Raffle

Contact: iucc_wfhunt@yahoo.com, Jock-410-463-0985 or Robin-443-521-7869 or the church office: 410-228-4640

Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road, Cambridge, MD 21613, www.immanuelucc.faith

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 16, 2026

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Regan Kent @ 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 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 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

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

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Cambridge, MD 21613
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