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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events

March 20, 2025 - April 3, 2025

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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.

Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting:

The Coulbourne Group of Coldwell Banker

TODAY - March 20, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

5 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD

 

Join us on Thursday, March 20 for a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting for The Coulbourne Group of Coldwell Banker Realty as we welcome them to their new office in Cambridge. The dedicated team, consisting of Shirley, Amy, Kelly and Rahul, have recently opened their newest office at 5 Cedar Street and are excited to connect with the business community. We look forward to seeing you at this great networking opportunity with fellow business members to meet the Coulbourne Group team and learn more about their business.


Click Here to Register

Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting:

MidShore Meals til Monday

March 27, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

516 Race Street, Cambridge, MD

 

MidShore Meals til Monday does extraordinary work providing support for the youth in our community. Late last year they found themselves needing a new "home," and through the support in the community they found one. They are inviting everyone to a Business After Hours to show off, not only their new location at 516 Race Street in Cambridge, but also a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new truck. The small, dedicated team works tirelessly to feed the less fortunate children in our community by coordinating the efforts of a large congregation of volunteers.


We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 27 to welcome them to their new Downtown Cambridge location and to see for yourself how they do such great work. If you have not already been a volunteer, we believe this will make you want to find time and/or money to support them. There is plenty of parking in the City of Cambridge parking lot in the 500 block of Race Street.

 

Click Here to Register

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Ribbon Cutting: Cambridge Farmers' Market

April 17, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.

Long Wharf Park

High Street, Cambridge, MD

 

To get the season officially started, the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to help celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm for the Cambridge Farmers' Market on opening day. There will be Market vendors, entertainment, a face painter, a food truck, and more.


The Cambridge Farmers' Market will be located at Long Wharf Park at the end of High Street in Cambridge, Maryland, from 3 until 6 p.m. every Thursday from April 17 to November 20.

We look forward to seeing you there.


Registration is not required.

Groundbreaking: The Tides at River Marsh

April 29, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD

 

Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony at The Tides at River Marsh.  Tides at River Marsh is a community adjacent to the lush grounds of the River Marsh Golf Club and Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina. It is your link to a life on the links and the Choptank River. An ideal home for those who want a life with adventure and nature around every corner, yet always have an exceptional place to call home.


This project had been put on hold for almost two decades but now you can come see many homes already on their way to completion. This is an economic win for the community and a reason to celebrate with a groundbreaking. 


Click Here to Register

Business After Hours: Charles C. Powell, Inc. REALTORS

April 30, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

200 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD


Charles C. Powell REALTORS has been selling real estate locally for over 50 years and they are proud to call the Eastern Shore home. Valerie Brown and her team are excited to invite you to help them celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a Business After Hours on Wednesday, April 30. They are located in the Railroad Station at 200 Trenton Street at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Trenton Street in Cambridge (at the base of the Cambridge Creek Bridge). They have spent 50 years helping dreams come true one key at a time and are ready to celebrate.  


We hope you will join us to congratulate the team at Powell Realtors on this milestone. They have a rich history of building relationships and meeting commitments that allow them to "go above and beyond for their clients," join them for this opportunity to celebrate, connect and network. 


Click Here to Register

GOLD SPONSORS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Hello Beautiful

Gabby Hastings

1704 Race Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

Phone: 443-225-5174

Email: gabrielle_travers@yahoo.com

Website: Facebook.com/Hello-Beautiful-LLC

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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:



How to Succeed in Business: 9 Tips for Small Business Growth




Quote of the Week:


"Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul."


--Luther Burbank

Bronze Sponsors - Part 1

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Dorchester Chamber Announces 2025 Spedden Service Award Recipient

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The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Amanda Fenstermaker at their Annual Meeting on March 13, 2025. 

 

Bob Spedden was a well-known and respected leader in the community. He demonstrated a real passion for the revitalization of the County and Cambridge. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce and was the President in 1980-1981. He also served on the Cambridge Yacht Club Board of Governors, First National Bank Advisory Board, Dorchester Board of Realtors as President, and Director for the Maryland Association of Realtors. Bob founded the Committee of 100 that spawned revitalization efforts including the Dorchester County Visitors Center, the adjacent children's playground, Sailwind's Park, Governor's Hall, Richardson Maritime Museum, Choptank River Lighthouse, Downtown Harriett Tubman Museum, and the Dorchester Skipjack Committee - Nathan of Dorchester. He also served as the 1st President of Sailwinds Park Incorporated. His vision for economic development of Dorchester County also included the re-development of the former Eastern Shore State Hospital property into today's Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina.

 

The objective of the award is to recognize those individuals that share a similar passion to Bob’s and have worked to advance the economic wellbeing of our community. Sharon Spedden, Chamber Board Chairman in 2021 and daughter of Bob Spedden, presented the award to Amanda. She is the eighth recipient of the award and joins prior recipients Frank Narr, Gerry Boyle, Phil Feldman, Greg Whitten, Evelyn Townsend, Herschel Johnson, and Dr. Paul Brant.


Read more HERE

Update from CWDI president Angie Hengst

The year has been off to a good start as we are working with the City and County to advance work on Cambridge Harbor. The Board had our Annual Meeting in January where we elected the officers for this year and assigned members to committees. These are the seats our Board Members are filling for this year:

  • Angie Hengst – President; Communications & Outreach Committee, Chair
  • Mike Frenz – Vice President; Finance Committee
  • Natalie Chabot – Secretary; Finance Committee; Communications & Outreach Committee; CWDI appointee to Richardson Maritime Museum Board
  • Frank Narr – Treasurer; Finance Committee, Chair; Planning Committee
  • Tim Crosby – Planning Committee, Chair
  • Gaver Nichols – Planning Committee

We do still have one vacant seat to be filled by a City appointee. We are looking forward to receiving a list of potential candidates from the City.

Also in January, the Planning Committee held a 4-day design charrette with our urban design consultant, Lew Oliver. Throughout the four days, Lew and his team met the CWDI Board, the City Planner, the City and County Managers along with representatives from the City and County Councils. The results of this work will be made available to the public and will be used as the basis for the RFP to the development community later this year. It is important that we present the development community with details on the desired look and feel for Cambridge Harbor. This will also ensure continuity across the site whether there is one developer or multiple developers chosen.

On January 15th we had a work session with Planning and Zoning to review the infrastructure design plans. This meeting was open to the public and I encourage you to watch the recording here.


Read more on the Cambridge Spy

10th Annual Women’s Businesses Conference

MARYLAND – In Wicomico County, the 10th annual Women’s Business Conference was held at the Civic Center and there were many ways Wicomico supported their local women.

From health and wellness to human resources, The Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Conference has a lot to offer. About 140 businesses and attendees came out early Friday morning to network at the Women’s Business Conference.


Empowering Entrepreneurs 


Director of the Women’s Business Center at Maryland Capital Enterprises, Lisa Twilley says for the past decade they’ve empowered business-minded women.

“It’s always been more of “A Man’s World” but now today, there’s so many more women starting businesses…We help aspiring entrepreneurs or existing entrepreneurs get started in business or expand their business… We do business training, business consulting, marketing consulting, and small business loans.”


Rest & Relaxation


Health and Wellness was a big focus at the event, from facial care to hair products, even few healthy treats. Ocean Elements Salt Spa and Float Center is a holistic healing center in Ocean City. Chief Relaxation Officer Jeanne Mills says women do so much and they have to take time to unwind.


Read more and watch the video segment on WMDT

Burke & Herbert Bank Donates to Delmarva Community Services

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Pictured left to right are Senior Vice President/Senior Credit Officer Billie Jo Newman, Burke & Herbert Bank; Andy Hollis, President & CEO of Delmarva Community Services, Inc.; and Eastern Shore Market President Heather Bacher, Burke & Herbert Bank.


The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation recently donated to support Delmarva Community Services, Inc. (DCS) in Cambridge to help further the vital role DCS plays for local families, children, students, and seniors.


“Delmarva Community Services’ programs, including the county-wide food pantry, senior activities, delivered meals, homeless services, and youth empowerment initiatives, make a lasting impact on our community. At Burke & Herbert Bank, we believe in always being invested in enriching the communities we serve, and together we’re helping build a stronger, more vibrant community,” comments Eastern Shore Market President Heather Bacher of Burke & Herbert Bank.


According to Andy Hollis, “The demand for our services in Dorchester County continues to grow. Having Burke & Herbert Bank as a community partner will help us continue to make strides in meeting these growing needs,” states Andy Hollis, President/CEO of DCS.


Read more HERE

FREE Business Training: B.E.A.M.S Business Academy

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The 8-week program begins on Monday, May 5, and meets via Zoom each Monday from 6 to 9 p.m., with graduation scheduled for Monday, June 30. Small business owners who have been in business for at least two years and have revenue of less than $2 million are encouraged to apply. 


Session topics include building a sustainable organizational infrastructure; leading people and planning for growth; marketing and selling to B2G, B2B, and B2C sectors; accounting, human resources, legal considerations, taxes, and insurance; and preparing for capital and essential financial documentation. 


Click HERE to learn more and register.

Reminder: MD250 Mini Grants are still open

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This is a reminder that the MD250 mini grants are still open. The deadline to apply is April 1.


Here is a short recap of the 3 grants available: 


The Citizens Academy Grant: Up to $1,000 to create two programs that allow residents to learn how their local government works, get to know their local elected and staff officials, and learn about opportunities for citizen engagement.  


Paid Fellowship Grant: The grant is for up to $7,500 and allows for an organization to pay an intern at least $15 an hour and a mentor stipend, if applicable. 


Inclusive History Grant: Up to $4,000 to fund the exploration of under-represented narratives related to Marylanders' struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the American Revolution. The goal of this grant program is to support inclusive, community-centered research, events, programs, projects, or exhibitions offered by museums, heritage areas, history organizations and sites, other nonprofits, and state, county, municipal, and tribal entities. Grants may be utilized in support of research, programming, and interpretive projects that seek to deepen public understanding of our complex history.  


For more information, please visit the grants page here: https://mdtwofifty.maryland.gov/grants-applications/

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in the News

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Unveils Summer Travel Experiences for an Unforgettable Waterfront Escape on Maryland's Eastern Shore - Read more HERE


Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces Easter Brunch and Family-Friendly Festivities - Read HERE


Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s - Read HERE

Delmarva Shorebirds to host ‘Arbor Day’ April 9th to promote conservation efforts for trees

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SALISBURY, Md. – Arbor Day is coming to Delmarva, on April 9th. The Delmarva Shorebirds invite those in the forestry industry and tree services to recognize the importance of trees.

According to organizers of WMDT, trees are essential for global health, local communities, and waterways. Maryland’s Forest Association Beth Hill said events like this are great opportunities.

“It shows the forest that pays, generally stays, and that means people are investing in keeping their forest, and not other uses, and the Delmarva Shorebirds want to highlight that.”


Read more on WMDT


TidalHealth Foundation Welcomes Isabelle Thompson as Development Officer for Sussex County


SEAFORD – TidalHealth Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of Isabelle Thompson as the new Development Officer for Sussex County. In this role, Thompson will lead fundraising efforts for TidalHealth Nanticoke and work to engage donors and communities across Sussex County.


Thompson will play an integral part in supporting several key healthcare initiatives, including patient assistance funding, the Allen Cancer Center, Women & Children’s services, cardiac care, emergency services, and the Brookes Toy Closet.


A native of eastern Sussex County and a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Thompson brings both local expertise and a wealth of experience to the Foundation. Previously, she served as a Business Analyst at the Children’s Beach House nonprofit, and she has spent five years in mission-driven roles with Philadelphia-based nonprofits. Her background provides a unique perspective on community engagement and fundraising efforts.


Read more 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.

BRONZE SPONSORS - PART 2
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

March 20, 2025 - TODAY

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 17, 2025

3:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting: Cambridge Farmers' Market

Long Wharf, Cambridge, MD

No registration required


April 29, 2025

12:00 pm

Groundbreaking: The Tides at River Marsh

100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD

Click Here to Register


April 30, 2025

5:30 pm

Business After Hours: Charles C. Powell, Inc. REALTORS

200 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD

Click Here to Register


May 7, 2025

12:00 pm

Chamber Business Lunch - 2025 Legislative Recap

Dorchester Center for the Arts 321 High Street, Cambridge, MD

Click Here to Register


May 16, 2025

Tranzfusion Pre-Race Concert for 2025 Cambridge Classic

6:00 pm

Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh

Click Here for information


May 17 & 18, 2025

Cambridge Classic Powerboat Races

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Hambrooks Bay/Choptank River - Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh

Click Here for information

https://cpbra.com/

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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Until - April 26, 2025

Book Drive


The Dorchester County Public Library kicked off Black History Month with a community Book Drive for 5 partner organizations: The Cambridge Boys & Girls Club, New Beginnings Community Center, Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Wellness (Reading Socials), the Cambridge Empowerment Center, and the Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA. This drive is part of a statewide initiative with the Maryland Commission on African American History: https://africanamerican.maryland.gov/ and aligns with our goals to get more books out into the communities facing barriers to access.


New/like new/gently used titles can be donated to either library branch from now until April 26th. The Library will then divvy up and present the donated books to our community partners to house within their organizations for their after-school programs or to distribute to the children and families they serve.


Donated titles must feature Black characters, culture, and experiences, and can be fiction or non fiction, for ages 3+. Recommended titles/authors can be selected from our Amazon Wishlist (https://a.co/265R3kL) and will ship directly to the Cambridge Library.

Help us reach our goal of 250 books by sharing this information or possibly donating a book to the Drive!

Please feel free to email any questions to Julie

March 25, April 1, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.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

March 26, April 2, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

"Walk-In Wednesday" Hiring Event at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay


Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting "Walk-In Wednesdays" hiring events every Wednesday between now and May 21. At the events, interested applicants will be able to explore career opportunities in a variety of resort departments, and take part in on-the-spot interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an application online in advance of their arrival. The application form and a full list of open positions can be found by visiting Hyatt.jobs and searching for "Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay" in the location field. The resort offers several benefits for employees including medical insurance plans, vision and dental care, sick leave, 401(k) options, educational assistance and flexible scheduling. Additional benefits include complimentary room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide, employee discounts, friends and family rates, worldwide vacation benefits, and much more. For more information on Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit hyattregencychesapeakebay.com, or call (410) 901-1234. Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by the law.

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March 20, 21, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dine & Dunk: A March Madness Food Test


Join us on March 20th & 21st for the ultimate lunch break experience! Preorder your meal, choose from Shore Girls Catering or Catering by Shannie, and enjoy delicious game-day bites while watching the games!

Click Here to Register

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March 20, 2025

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 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

March 20, 2025

4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Women Supporting Women's 23rd Annual Pink Ribbon Bingo


Join WSW on Thursday, March 20,, 2025 for our 23rd Annual Pink Ribbon bingo. We are back at Willards Lions Club. Our usual themed basket prizes with Pampered Chef and Thirty-One will be available, cash game prizes, raffles and 50/50. Doors open at 4:30 PM. . Games start at 6:00pm Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with amazing baked goods. No Outside food, beverage or alcohol permitted. Event sold out last two years don't miss your chance to attend this year. Cost of Tickets: $35 in advance: $40 day of the event. Tickets available by calling 410-548-7880. Tickets may be bought in person at the office M-F 9:00am-3:30pm. Also available at https://womensupportingwomen.harnessgiving.org/events/2469 Please Note: No one under age 18 admitted. Limited Seating Available. No Reserved tables.

March 20, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

ITCH Career Club - Dorchester


Come Explore with Us! ITCH is a program that introduces healthcare possibilities and pathways to middle and high school students.

Click Here to Register

March 21, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Chick-fil-A


Join us for a World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A!

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with us and support the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland!

How to Participate:

Order through the Chick-fil-A mobile ap or scan your app at checkout during dinner hours, and Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of sales to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families!

This includes all mobile orders - Drive-thru, Carry-out, Curbside, and more!

Fill out this Google form and let us know you're coming:

Click Here to Register

Come enjoy a delicious meal while making a difference in the community! We can't wait to see you there!

March 22, 2025

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

Miss Pisher's Murder Mystery: The Black Cat


You are invited aboard The Black Cat Floating Speakeasy on the occasion of my 29th birthday ... for the 25th year in a row! I promise you a wingding of a time. We have fabulous food. I'll teach you to Charleston, and we have the finest bathtub gin money could by, so come and drink up!

OH! By the way, if murder happens, (it seems to dog me), worry not, we will solve it together. Have Fun! - Hon. Prying Pisher

Where: Suicide Bridge Restaurant

Cost: $90 PP includes appetizers, plated dinner, dessert, show, tax, tip, and prizes!

Dress Code: Gatsby | Doors open 5:30 pm)

Tix: Call Suicide Bridge (410) 943-4689

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March 22, 2025

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

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration


Don't forget to come out THIS Saturday to the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 for our St. Patrick's Day Celebration featuring the Golden Touch Band. 

Dinner special is Goulash with a roll for only $7.00

There will be raffles, 50/50, live auction, drink specials, desserts and more!

Come on out for a great night of music and fun!

March 23, 2025

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

Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR


Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy learning about and identifying the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds.

 

Participants meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. for each tour, which may last 3 to 4 hours. The birding party typically tours via personal vehicle, stopping at various points around the refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. There is no fee or advanced registration for these tours. For further information, please call the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 410-228-2677 or visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.

March 24, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Career Exploration Workshop


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.

March 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 

March 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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March 25, April 2, 2025

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Grief Support Group - Dorchester


Coastal Hospice invites you to become a part of our ongoing grief support groups that occur weekly. Our groups are offered at no cost and are open to all members who continue experiencing pain due to death, whether or not Coastal Hospice supported you. Our goals are grief education, emotional support, and expanding your circle of connection and support.


*You will be notified by the Facilitator, Nicole, if there are any group cancelations.


To register, please email Nicole Long, Coastal Hospice Bereavement Counselor and Community Educator at nlong@coastalhospice.org or call 410-742-8732 ext 621

If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.

For more information about support we offer, please visit www.coastalhospice.org/grief-support

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March 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

March 25, 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

March 25, 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where Affordability and Opportunities are a Shore Thing.


As you explore new career opportunities, there's never been a better time to consider the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. We offer a wide selection of inpatient and outpatient services from our talented health care providers who value time with patients and the chance to expand their professional knowledge.

JOIN our Talent Acquisition Ambassador for an information session about pathways and careers with Shore. Our Ambassador will describe the breadth of medical, and non-medical, employment opportunities along with recent innovations to make the hiring process easier. Our Ambassador will alsoo answer questions that you have.

Benefits and Perks:

  • New pay rates and increased minimum wage
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Magnet designation

No registration required

For additional information, contact james.dillon@umm.edu

Location: 

Easton Family YMCA

202 Peachblossom Road, Easton, MD 21601

March 26, 2025

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

Soup Day at Zion UMC


Join Zion United Methodist Church for their Soup Day for your choice of Chicken Noodle, Peas & Dumplings or Vegetable Beef 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.

March 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?

March 27, 2025

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

Pit Beef & Turkey Fundraiser


Jamie’s Pit Beef & Turkey Sandwich Fundraiser – Pre-Order Now!  

Support Cambridge-South Dorchester High School’s After Prom 2025 and enjoy a mouthwatering meal while you're at it! We’re serving up Jamie’s famous Pit Beef and Turkey Sandwiches to help provide students with a safe, fun, and unforgettable After Prom experience.

What’s on the Menu?

For just $10, you’ll get:

Your choice of a Pit Beef or Turkey Sandwich

A bag of chips

A drink

When? Thursday, March 27th

Time? 11:00 AM until Sold Out

Where? Tractor Supply Parking Lot (2741 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD)

Payment? Cash-only at pick-up. No deliveries.

Pre-order (before March 24th) to guarantee your meal! Walk-ups are welcome on the 27th, but food is first come, first served and may sell out.

Order here: https://all4love.us/preorder

Your support helps make After Prom 2025 a safe and exciting night for C-SD students! Thank you!

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March 27, 2025

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 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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March 28, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Music: Dan the Man Karaoke


Come on out and sing a song with Dan the Man or just dance to some fun music! Can't wait to see everyone up and moving around at the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211.

Come hungry and enjoy a steak dinner with sides for $25

March 30, 2025

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

Purse Bingo - One Mission


One Mission Cambridge Presents: Purse Bingo at the Elks Lodge #1272.

Gather your friends for a lively game of bingo with amazing prizes! Our purse Bingo Fundraiser was a blowout event last year and we sold out of tickets prior to the date.

Join us for:

  • Exciting door prizes!
  • Dozens of tricky tray goodies!
  • A 50/50 raffle!
  • And brand new designer purses!

$30 in advance / Doors open at 12:00 pm, Games begin at 2 pm

Lunch provided by the Elks for an additional fee.

Click Here to Register

April 1, 2025

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

Dorchester County Council Meeting 2025


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

April 1, 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

April 2, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Employee Mental Health: Art & Music in the Workplace


2025 Community Mental Health Education Series Session 1

Both art and music therapy offer significant benefits for mental health. They provide unique, non-verbal ways to explor and address emotional issues.

Reserch has shown that engaging in creative activities can reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve overall well-being and productivity.

Gain a deeper understanding of the benefits and ways to introduce these therapies or access to these therapies in the workplace.

Presenters:

Leah Bell - Why Art Therapy?

Lora Herbst - Neurologic Music Therapy

Patti Aaronson - The "Resilience" Panel

Barbara Seese, E.D. - Dorchester Center for the Arts - Art for All - Opportunities for Employees' local galleries and classes.

Amy Craig - Clerk of the Court - Dor. Co. 'Art in the Workplace' - Empoloyee Art Stations and the 'Graham Slaughter' Gallery of Photos.

Where: Eastern Shore Hospital Center English Hall

Session Starts PROMPTLY at 10 am

Registration is REQUIRED: 410-221-2421 or Reese.Dawson@Maryland.gov ESHC Staff Development

Who Should Attend: Employers, Educators, Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Parents

Offered as a community service by ESHC Auxiliary/Staff Development & UMSMC at Cambridge

April 2, 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?

April 2, 2025

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

Cash Course - Learn how to Manage Your Money


Cash Course from Prager U is a 4 week course on the basics of money management.  

April 2:   What is a Budget?/Manage Your Financial Hygiene                      

April 9:   What are Savings? /What is Debt?                                                            

April 16:  Good and Bad Credit/Borrowing Money   

April 23:  Insurance Basics/Understanding Taxes


6-8pm

Peachblossom Place (900 Peachblossom Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613)


Each class is independent, but weekly attendance is strongly encouraged.

Chick-fil-A will be served


Call Melinda at 443-477-1081 to register

http://changingmystars.org

April 3, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WOSB Women Owned Small Business - Government Contracting


Join Maryland Capital Enterprises Women's Business Center for an introduction to the SBA’s Woman Owned Small Business Certification for female entrepreneurs interested in expanding their businesses through Government Contracting. Learn about program benefits, requirements and qualifications and how to apply.


Hosted by the Baltimore Metropolitan & MD Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Centers, official SBA resource Partners. Presented by the SBA Baltimore District Office. This webinar is free and everyone is welcome!


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

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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