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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events
November 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025
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Have your company noticed in the
2026 Dorchester Chamber of Commerce's
Business & Community Resource Directory
All our members are listed in the Directory, but will yours stand out? Display advertising is available in both color and black and white from one sixth page all the way up to a full page, even covers. These publications are not only available here in our office, but in locations throughout Dorchester County. They are full of great information.
Make sure the information we have for your company is up to date before we go to press.
Click Here to find out more about advertising
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Time to sign up to be a
2026 Chamber Corporate Sponsor
Your support as a Corporate Sponsor provides a known income source that allows the Chamber to plan out activities in advance to support its mission “To Advance Dorchester County by Educating, Promoting and Nurturing a Strong, Resilient Business Community." All while saving you money on Chamber activities.
Click Here to learn more and sign up
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December Chamber Business Lunch
2025 Maryland Legislative Session Preview
December 3, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.
Suicide Bridge Restaurant
6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock, MD
Join us for our annual Legislative Preview Business Lunch as our State legislative team lets us know what to expect in the 2026 Legislative Session in Annapolis. All four representatives for District 37 will be in attendance: Senator Johnny Mautz, Delegate Christopher Adams, Delegate Tom Hutchinson and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes.
This legislative session will be very active with several items that could have a large impact on local businesses. This is a good chance to learn first-hand what our delegation believes is important and what they will champion. If you have questions, you would like them to address, please send them to Bill@dorchesterchamber.org before November 26th.
Will be held at Suicide Bridge Restaurant
Please let us know of any special dietary needs in advance.
Register By 5 p.m. November 25th: Members: $25, Non-Members: $30.
As of November 26th: Members: $30, Non-Members $35
Registration can be made by clicking the REGISTER button, by emailing info@dorchesterchamber.org, or by calling 410-228-3575.
Advance Registration is Required.
Cancellations must be received by noon on the Monday prior to event to obtain a refund or avoid a charge, since the facility will charge the Chamber for your reservation. If cancellation is made the day of the meal, there will be a charge.
Click Here to Register
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Lunch N' Learn:
Rebuilding Local News in Dorchester County
December 11, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Office
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
You are invited to discuss a vital new local initiative to maintain a sustainable, nonpartisan, and education-focused daily news source for the Dorchester community. With the loss of traditional print outlets, Dorchester County needs a daily, reliable, nonpartisan news source that connects residents and strengthens our community. With a new team in place, The Cambridge Spy is positioned to be that source.
Presenters
- Dave Wheelen, Spy Community Media Fund Founder and Publisher
- Craig Fuller, Spy Community Media Fund Advisory Board
- Zack Taylor, Executive Editor, The Cambridge Spy
Agenda
- Why local news is essential to civic engagement and business vitality
- How The Cambridge Spy 2.0 is building a sustainable model for local news
- How local businesses can support quality, education-based journalism
- Opportunities for sponsorship, underwriting, and community partnership
Why Attend?
Your participation and perspective are crucial to ensuring that Dorchester County continues to have a trusted, independent news source that informs, connects, and uplifts our community.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful conversation and help shape the future of local journalism in Dorchester County.
There is no fee to attend and lunch will be provided. We need you to register so we know how much food to order. You can also attend virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out to those registered the day before the event.
Click Here to Register
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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.
https://iceoysterfest.com
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Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications
Application Process Opened as of November 1
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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It Could Be YOU!
If you are a member and you get a business listed in this section of the eNews you get a free admission to a Chamber Business Lunch or Breakfast.
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Suggested Reading:
Quote of the Week:
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.”
--Bryant McGill
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Dorchester Chamber Preparing for 5th Annual Ice & Oyster Fest in January | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce is getting things set for one of its biggest new traditions.
The Chamber is getting the word out now for their 5th Annual Ice and Oyster Festival taking place in January.
Chamber President, Bill Christopher says they’ve had an increase in crowd size each year, with the goal of reaching 10 thousand festival goers in January, just after the holiday season.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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This Small Town in Maryland Is the Perfect Late Fall Getaway—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Washington D.C. | |
Maryland’s Eastern Shore, located an hour east of Washington, D.C., is known for its charming waterfront towns, seafood restaurants, and diverse wildlife. While St. Michaels and Easton may be more well-known names in the area, there’s another destination worth a visit just a short drive away: Cambridge, a historic port city on the Choptank River.
Founded in the late 1600s, Cambridge has a vibrant downtown dining scene, epic outdoor pursuits, and a T+L reader favorite resort. It's also the site of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a major stop on the Atlantic Flyway as birds migrate south. Every November, more than 35,000 geese and 15,000 ducks can be spotted here. Blackwater's 30,000 acres are home to more than 250 bird species, including one of the largest bald eagle populations in the world. Visitors can explore Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge by bike, kayak, or on foot, and learn about its storied history and most famous resident, Harriet Tubman, who was born and raised on a nearby farm.
Although Cambridge has a population of roughly 13,000, it is located in one of the most rural counties in the state, a fact that lifelong resident and naturalist Matt Meredith says contributes to its authenticity. “The culture of the Eastern Shore is intact here, from the agriculture to the working watermen to the preserved historical sites,” he tells Travel + Leisure. Meredith’s family has owned land here since the 1600s, and he calls a visit to Blackwater, with its marshes, forests, and abundant wildlife, “a chance to see the landscape of the Eastern Shore in full effect.”
Read on to discover why Cambridge is the perfect coastal fall escape.
Read more on Travel + Leasure
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In Cambridge, a place where people notice who shows up, who follows through, and who treats others well, Bernard and Danielle Johnson are familiar names.
Their four businesses are a steady presence in the city’s commercial life, and their willingness to help where they are needed has made them leaders across the community. Customers, colleagues, and local officials describe them much the same way: reliable, generous with their time, and committed to helping Cambridge thrive.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce president Bill Christopher often brings Bernard and Danielle with him when he speaks at local schools.
“They both go on school visits with me regularly,” Christopher said. Bernard is great at working with the kids. He has a compelling story about how he got to where he is in his life, and it resonates very well with students.”
Christopher has watched the couple grow from single-shop operators into employers with contracts in several states, all while taking on greater civic responsibility.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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A Local Odyssey: One Woman’s Life with Breast Cancer – Part 1 | |
For most of her career, Beth Anne Dorman has been the one whom other people turn to in their hardest moments. As the CEO of For All Seasons and a clinician by training, she’s spent decades helping families navigate fear, trauma, and uncertainty. But when she found a lump this spring and received her cancer diagnosis in the middle of an ordinary July afternoon—parked at a baseball field beside her son—the roles reversed with dizzying speed.
In a conversation with Val Cavalheri, Beth Anne speaks with the kind of honesty that catches you off guard. She walks us through the punch-in-the-stomach moment of hearing the word “cancer,” the long week she waited before telling her children, and the careful balance of being vulnerable at home while steadying an 85-person staff at work. There are flashes of humor, too, the kind that families reach for when the ground shifts beneath them, along with the complicated truth that even without chemo, a bilateral mastectomy and a decade of hormone therapy remake your sense of self.
What emerges is not just a medical timeline but a portrait of leadership and humanity—how you let people in, how you accept help, and how you learn to live with a diagnosis that never fully leaves the room. It’s also a reminder, as Beth Anne says, that talking openly about illness and mental health isn’t a weakness. It’s the thing that keeps us connected.
This video is approximately 16 minutes in length. For more information about breast cancer, please go here.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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Ground Broken For Three Cultures Center at Handsell | |
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance (NHPA) welcomed visitors to the Handsell Historic Site in Vienna for its annual Autumn Open House on November 8, a day dedicated to exploring the intertwined stories of Native American, African American, and Colonial heritage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The centerpiece of the event was the groundbreaking for the long-planned Three Cultures Center on a plot of land just a few feet from the Handsell house.
A project five years in the making, the new barn-like building will provide much-needed office and meeting space for the entirely volunteer-run NHPA, along with storage and restrooms—amenities that will expand the organization’s capacity for hosting workshops, lectures, and other educational programs.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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Proud to Serve: Sycamore Cottage | |
WBOC is proud to serve Sycamore Cottage, and all of Dorchester County.
Watch the segment on WBOC
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Richardson Maritime Museum Reflects on Being Named Organization of the Year | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Dorchester County is honoring the members of their community who are helping to help define the area’s culture.
It’s the Heart of Chesapeake Heritage Area Award.
For the Richardson Maritime Museum, the last couple of years have been an uphill battle. Thursday night, the museum is the 2025 Heart of the Chesapeake Heritage Area’s Organization of the Year.
And they’ve accomplished a lot in the last 12 months.
Museum Executive Director, Debbie Usab tells WMDT, “Our goals for 2025 were to get open, to get something open so that the public can come in and visit it, and to get our education programs running. And, and we’ve been able to meet those goals.”
The Heart of the Chesapeake Awards highlights those who positively impact the culture of Dorchester County.
In the case of the Richardson Maritime Museum, it’s highlighting the history of Dorchester County on the waters of the Chesapeake.
Read more on and watch the segment on WMDT
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Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Drive | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The official start of the holiday season is just a couple of weeks away. And one group is ready to take to the streets for one staple of giving.
Wednesday is the start of something that’s a holiday staple in any community as the Salvation Army is kicking off their red Kettle Drive.
Starting Thursday, over 75 volunteers from various groups across the Mid-Shore will be out at a few popular places over the next few weeks. Where they’ll be ringing the bell for donations.
This is the biggest fundraiser for the Salvation Army.
And Major David Lorenzo, who oversees the Salvation Army of Cambridge is looking forward to all those across the Mid-Shore coming together to lend a hand.
“I mean, we have been serving the Mid-Shore for 113 year plus. So when we see the community come in coming along and volunteering and helping us arrange it recently, the funding, it is just encouraging,” says Lorenzo.
Volunteers are coming from all across the Mid-Shore, making this feel like a united effort this holiday season.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS, and Gallagher Host Record-Breaking Disc Golf Tournament | |
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with RPS and Gallagher,
hosted its largest-ever Disc Golf Tournament on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Schumaker Pond Park in Salisbury.
The annual event brought together 41 teams and raised a record $35,000, pushing the tournament’s total impact to more than $210,000 since its inception. All proceeds support United Way’s Imagination Library program, which delivers free, high-quality books directly to children’s homes each month from birth to age five. Since its launch in July 2012 with just 156 children, the local program—supported by partners like PNC’s Grow Up Great initiative and TidalHealth SmartStart—has now reached over 20,000 children, distributing more than 564,000 books to Lower Shore families.
Read more HERE
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The Delmarva Shorebirds are Ready to Help with Your Holiday Gathering | |
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive events! Whether you’re organizing a corporate gathering, a family celebration, or a community event, our catering services are designed to make your holiday party unforgettable.
We specialize in creating magical holiday experiences through delicious cuisine, impeccable service, and attention to detail. Here’s what you can expect when you choose us to cater your holiday event:
Customization: We understand that every event is unique. Our team works closely with you to tailor the menu according to your preferences, dietary restrictions, and budget, ensuring a personalized dining experience for your guests.
Read more HERE
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Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Tenth Consecutive Year | |
For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®- Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
These achievements highlight UM SRH’s commitment to providing the most effective stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence and its dedication to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients.
Read more HERE
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UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist | |
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) and UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology (UM SMG) recently announced the addition of interventional cardiologist Bishesh Shrestha, MD, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
Dr. Shrestha will provide advanced interventional cardiology care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with primary care providers and specialists to manage coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, arrhythmia, and other heart-related concerns. He brings expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including pericardiocentesis and complex coronary interventions, with a focus on patient safety, precision and individualized care.
Read more HERE
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Rivera joins TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury
- Read more HERE
Dr. Othepa joins Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin - Read more HERE
Dr. Nawa joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury - Read more HERE
TidalHealth Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury - Read more HERE
TidalHealth’s REACH program earns Outstanding Rural Health Program Award - Read more HERE
TidalHealth adopts CLEAR technology to modernize MyChart verification - Read more HERE
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Join us for our annual Legislative Preview Business Lunch as our State legislative team lets us know what to expect in the 2026 Legislative Session in Annapolis. Representatives for District 37 will be in attendance: Senator Johnny Mautz, Delegate Christopher Adams, and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes.
This legislative session will be very active with several items that could have a large impact on local businesses. This is a good chance to learn first-hand what our delegation believes is important and what they will champion. If you have questions you would like them to address, please send them to Bill@dorchesterchamber.org before November 26th.
The event is being held at Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
Click here to register
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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November 28, 2025
5 p.m.
Directory Advertising and Corporate Sponsor Deadline
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
robinmarie@dorchesterchamber.org
December 3, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Business Lunch - 2025 MD Legislative Preview
Suicide Bridge Restaurant, 6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock
Click Here to Register
December 11, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Lunch N' Learn: Rebuilding Local News in Dorchester County
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Office, 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
November 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026
Dorchester Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications are being Accepted
Click Here for more information and to donate: www.dorchesterchamber.org/scholarships
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 for Sponsor Info
Click Here to Volunteer
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Ongoing
Maryland ROPTA Classes
Workshops in Mental Health First Aid for Adults, Adults who work with Youth, Connection between problem gambling and substance related disorders. For the schedule and if virtual, webinar or in-person, go to:
https://marylandropta.org/
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Tuesday Mornings, 2025
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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Wednesdays 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cambridge - Story Time
Story Time is part "Color Our World" program for Kiddos at the Cambridge Library. Join us for songs, stories, crafts, and more!
More information on this and other events for both the Cambridge and Hurlock Branches of the Dorchester County Public Library at www.dorchesterlibrary.org
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Wednesdays, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Teen Anime Club
Anime Club every Wednesday for Teens* is part of the "Color Our World" program for Kidos at the Cambridge Library.
*Teen events are recommended for ages 12-18
More information on this and other events for both the Cambridge and Hurlock Branches of the Dorchester County Public Library at www.dorchesterlibrary.org
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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
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Thursdays
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kidz Clef Club
Join The Salvation Army of Cambridge for Kidz Clef Club every Thursday for Music that Builds character and Community for Life. For Kids ages 6-16.
Dinner will be provided for all kids.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDANCE. Call for more info. 443-225-7332 or Email katelyn.paul@uss.salvationarmy.org
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November 20, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cambridge Farmers Market
The Cambridge, Maryland Farmers Market, held annually at Long Wharf, is operated by Cambridge Main Street, Inc.
The 2025 Market Season started in April and is going until November. A Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market will take place the week of Thanksgiving - date to be determined.
We hope you'll visist us, in Downtown Cambridge, for our wonderful Farmers Market, on the Choptank River.
Cambridge Main Street / @CambridgeMainStreet/DowntownCambridge
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November 20, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meet the MD Archeologist
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Zachary Singer will provid a presentation on some of Maryland's earliest inhabitants from over 10,000 years ago! This will be a rare opportunity to see multiple points in one location at the Dorchester County Hisotrical Society
For more information, visit: www.dorchesterhistory.com
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November 21, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fish Fry @ Pine Street Community Market
The Pine Street Community Market is having a Fish Fry on Friday and Saturday. (until sold out)
1 piece of fish | chips | 12 oz soda $7.00
2 pieces of fish | chips | 12 oz soda $12.00
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November 21, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Karaoke with Mark Stivers @ Hurlock Legion
Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join in the fun for karaoke at the Hurlock American Legion Post 243 with DJ Mark Stivers from 6:30 - 10:30 pm. Just bring your voice and your friends!
Come early with an appetite and have Spaghetti for dinner from 5-7 pm
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November 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bobby Reed @ Portside Seafood Restaurant
Live music with Bobby Reed. Grab a drink & a bite to eat & hang out with us. Portside Seafood Restaurant, Visit our Facebook Page Events for more information.
www.portsidemaryland.com
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November 21, 2025
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Star Spangled Hustlers @ The Showroom
The Star Spangled Hustlers will bring their Patriotic themed, live Rock-Pop-Punk-Hip-Hip-Country with a twist to The Showroom on Gay Street by the Blue Ruin parking lot.
Call for reservations or info 410-995-7559 or email: info@blueruinbar.com
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November 22, 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Yoga with Patty
Embark on a journey of tranquility and strength with our gentle yoga class. Designed for all skill levels, this class offers a harmonious blend of postures and breathing techniques to rejuvenate both mind and body. As you flow through the sequences, you'll find a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and inner peace. Concluding with a serene meditation, you'll leave feeling centered and refreshed, carrying the calmness of the class with you into the world.
Please Call/Text to Reserve Your Space: 410-463-8393 $15/session/person
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November 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jr. Decoy Carving Class
Dorchester County Historical Society is offering this class to students ages 10-12 with local carver Zeke Willey. Crafting & Painting decoys.
Registration is required.
Cost is $60 per child/adult pair. Materials provided | Home tools suggested.
Space is limited, contact DCHS by Friday, September 21st to reserve your space.
For more information visit www.dorchesterhistory.com or call 410-228-7953
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November 22, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Old Fashioned Christmas Market
Join Layton's Chance vineyard & Winery for their Old Fasioned Christmas Market! Lots of local craft vendors, live music, live kettle korn popping, food trucks and more! Don't forget the wine sale!
www.laytonschance.com
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November 22, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Vienna Christmas Parade
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for Vienna’s Annual Christmas Parade! The Town of Vienna Christmas Parade will be Saturday, November the 22nd, 2025. A celebration of the season will begin at 4pm at the entrance park with the parade starting at 6pm. There is no fee to participate. If you would like to set up as a vendor please feel free to contact us. We only ask for a donation. You can contact Barbara 443-521-0400, Pam 443-880-0664, Millie 443-523-0096 or Cindy 443-205-3691 for questions or to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there.
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November 23, 2025
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Auxiliary Breakfast with Santa Clause @ Hurlock Legion
Join the Auxiliary for Breakfast with Santa Clause at the Hurlock American Legion Post 243
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November 23, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR
Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Fall at Blackwater NWR with Terry Allen
Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) by participating in one of our Guided Birding tours in the fall of 2025. Fall birding tours at the refuge highlight the returning migratory waterfowl. Don’t miss the opportunity to observe our diverse array of feathered friends, from woodpeckers and wading birds to numerous species of waterfowl and raptors, including the bald eagle. Prior bird knowledge is not required! Expert birders Terry Allen and Ron Ketter will help you identify and learn about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge.
Participants will meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. Tours may last 3 to 4 hours. The birding party typically tours via personal vehicle, stopping at various hotspots around the refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are highly recommended for an enjoyable experience. There is no fee or advanced registration required. For further information, please call the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 410-228-2677 or visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 33,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.
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November 23, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Old Fashioned Christmas Market & Wine Sale
Join Layton's Chance vineyard & Winery for their Old Fasioned Christmas Market! Lots of local craft vendors, live music, live kettle korn popping, food trucks and more! Don't forget the wine sale!
www.laytonschance.com
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November 23, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Football Sunday
Bring a Dish to the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 and enjoy your favorite teams playing!
Enter for a chance to win a drink every quarter or be the big winner and win a $10 Ravens Scratch-Off.
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November 23, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pleasant Holidays Tricky Tray
The second annual “Pleasant Holidays Tricky Tray” will be held at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care on Sunday, November 23, at the facility at 2474 Cambridge Beltway from 2-4 p.m.
The holiday fundraiser enables Pleasant Day staff to give the program’s participants lots of Christmas cheer.
Handmade wreaths will be a major feature of the event as well as centerpieces and tabletop trees. Gift certificates, gift baskets and items donated by area businesses will accompany the selection of handcrafted items.
As the holidays grow near, participants make wish lists and Santa brings each of them a wrapped gift from their list. Donations and funds raised by the tricky tray also help provide a Christmas dinner with roast turkey and all the trimmings. Funds will also be used to take participants on trips for special activities including a special annual trip to the Ocean City boardwalk.
Past sponsors, wreath makers, auction donors and the public are being asked to consider donating to the “Pleasant Holidays” fundraiser.
Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care, a 501c3 organization, provides an environment that allows people to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. Nursing care under a physician’s direction increases the quality of life for participants by allowing them to remain at home or with family for a longer time. With over 30 years of experience with those who have chronic medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Pleasant Day is a natural step between healthy living and a 24-hour care facility.
For information, call 410-228-0190, visit us on Facebook or go to www.pleasantday.com.
Sponsored by BayVanguard Bank and Choptank Electric Coop.
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November 24, 25, 26, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
November 28, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
BayVanguard Thankful Week
BayVanguard Bank is thankful for our customers and community. Visit your nearest BayVanguard Bank branch during the week of Thanksgiving and enjoy special sweet treats.
Pick up a complimentary 2026 calendar too!
www.bayvanguard.com
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November 24, 2025
10:40 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Military Monday at NDHS
Meet and speak casually with military recruiters and community members who have served in different branches of the military during lunch and/or sign up for a panel discussion from 11:20-11:56 in media Center.
Signup: https://tinyurl.com/ndmilitarymonday
Questions: email Career Coach, Sandy Shaw at: shaws@dcpsmd.org
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November 24, 2025
1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Come one, come all! One Mission Cambridge invites you to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Monday, November 24th at 1:00pm. In 2024, we had over 400 attendees, and we hope even more neighbors will join us this year!
This dinner would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors.
Thank you to the following:
- Cambridge Police Department
- Paul Davis Restoration
- Taqueria Floritas
- Cambridge Wesleyan Church
- Simmons Center Market
- Carmela’s Cucina
- The Garden Church
- Grace Methodist Church
If you feel led to make a donation to help support this event and the year-round community support provided by One Mission Cambridge, we encourage you to do so! One Mission Cambridge can accept cash, checks, or online donations. Please contact Rebekah at Fundraiser@onemissioncambridge.org or 443-205-9311 if you have any questions!
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November 24, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cambridge Farmers Market - Last day for 2025
Thanksgiving Pop-Up of The Cambridge, Maryland Farmers Market, held annually at Long Wharf, is operated by Cambridge Main Street, Inc.
The 2025 Market Season started in April and is going until November. Today is a Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market and is the last day for 2025.
We hope you'll visit us, in Downtown Cambridge, for our wonderful Farmers Market, on the Choptank River.
Cambridge Main Street / @CambridgeMainStreet/DowntownCambridge
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November 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town of Hurlock Council Meeting
The Town of Hurlock Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting can also be viewed via Town Hall Streams.
hurlock-md.gov/ | Council Minutes & Agendas
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November 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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November 24, 2025
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
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November 25, December 2, 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 $15/session/person
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November 26, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sam Pugh @ Portside Seafood Restaurant
Head to Portside Seafood Restaurant where Sam Pugh will be playing. Grab a drink & a bite to eat & hang out with us for Thanksgiving Eve
Visit our Facebook Page Events for more information.
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November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Day
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November 27, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Feast at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting a Thanksgiving holiday feast for resort guests and the local community. The Thanksgiving buffet menu will feature all the holiday classics including a roasted turkey, herb-roasted beef strip loin, cornbread stuffing, smoked turkey collard greens, and popular side dishes. Diners can also enjoy a fresh seafood station with oysters, shrimp, and crab legs, as well as a special buffet for children with everything from chicken tenders to macaroni and cheese. The meal will conclude with several house-made desserts. The holiday meal is $85 for adults, $45 for teenagers (12-17), $25 for children between the ages of 6 and 11, and kids five and younger dine free. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting https://www.exploretock.com/hyattregencychesapeakebay/detail/361467/thanksgiving-buffet.
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November 28, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November 29, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November 30, 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 is 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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November 28, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Karaoke w/Cool Breeze Entertainment @ Hurlock Legion
Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join in the fun for karaoke at the Hurlock American Legion Post 243 with Cool Breeze Entertainment from 6:30 - 10:30 pm. Just bring your voice and your friends!
Come early with an appetite and have dinner from 5-7 pm - Tonight is Fish & Shrimp
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November 29, 2025
Small Business Saturday
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Small Business Saturday reminds us of the prime shopping opportunities right in our own communities. Not only do the small businesses where we work, live, and play offer numerous gift-giving possibilities, they are hands-on and ready to complete your shopping list with quality, thoughtful gifts.
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Shop Small movement energizes small business owners to prepare for customers in every way possible. That includes the traditional brick-and-mortar customer and the online shopper. The single-day event continues to grow each year. That means business owners are ready for you to shop their stores!
Here is information on how you can participate
Small Businesses, Click Here
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November 29 - December 21, 2025
Mistletoe on Main
Starting on Small Business Saturday through the Sunday before Christmas - Mistletoe on Main - Shop 'Til You Drop will be happening at participating businesses in Downtown Cambridge, MD.
During this time period, for every $25 spent at a participating Downtown business, shoppers will be entered to win a Cambridge Main Street gift basket of goodies and gift cards. Each participating location will be given an entry box and a basket of tickets. Entry tickets will be given at the time of purchase, to be completed BY THE CUSTOMER, and placed in the entry boxes -- a $50 spend equals 2 tickets, $100 equals 4 tickets, etc... (As we did last year, if a customer makes a large purchase, they can take the tickets with them, complete at home and return to any entry box.)
www.downtowncambridge.org
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November 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR
Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Fall at Blackwater NWR with Ron Ketter
Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) by participating in one of our Guided Birding tours in the fall of 2025. Fall birding tours at the refuge highlight the returning migratory waterfowl. Don’t miss the opportunity to observe our diverse array of feathered friends, from woodpeckers and wading birds to numerous species of waterfowl and raptors, including the bald eagle. Prior bird knowledge is not required! Expert birders Terry Allen and Ron Ketter will help you identify and learn about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge.
Participants will meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. Tours may last 3 to 4 hours. The birding party typically tours via personal vehicle, stopping at various hotspots around the refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are highly recommended for an enjoyable experience. There is no fee or advanced registration required. For further information, please call the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 410-228-2677 or visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 33,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.
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November 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SCM Holiday Market
Simmons Center Market is having a holiday market in our greenhouse parking lot from 9 am-5 pm. We are accepting vendors for this event. If interested, send us a message on FB messenger. We will also be doing our build-your-own wreath event that day! A lot of things to see and do, so don't miss it.
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November 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hunter's Community Brunch
SOUP & SANDWICH FUNDRAISER!
Maryland Crab Soup
• 32 oz – $15
• 16 oz – $8
Blue Ribbon Award Winning Firehouse Chili
• 32 oz – $12
• 16 oz – $6
Grilled Cheese – $4
Grilled Ham & Cheese – $5
Drinks $1 each — Coffee, Tea, Soda, or Water
Eat in or carry out — your choice!
Pre-order today by calling or texting 443-205-2265
All proceeds benefit the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company.
Come out for good food and great company before heading to the woods or simply stop by to stock your freezer!
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November 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shop-tacular
Shop SMALL and LOCAL this holiday season at Thomas's Fine Jewelry in Downtown Cambridge, Maryland. Fill out your wishlist in-store, enjoy specials and sales on select collections, tasty treats and much more!
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November 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holly Days at the Packing House
Kick off the holiday season in style at Holly Days at the Packing House
This festive event features talented local artisans and crafters offering one-of-a-kind gifts, décor, and handmade treasures. Enjoy delicious food, live music, and a special guest appearance from Santa himself.
Music by: Keith Bucca
Vendor list:
See Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1482092436127152/
www.thepackinghousecambridge.com
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December 1, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
East New Market Christmas Fest
Join us for the tree lighting in town at 6:00. A Christmas parade will be at 6:30 through the town of East New Market.
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December 1 - 31, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every day except Christmas Day
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
91st Annual Rescue Fire Company Train Garden
The Rescue Fire Company Train Garden returns in 2025 for its ninety-first consecutive year! Housed in the Old Firehouse on Gay Street, the Train Garden is a Cambridge Christmas tradition like no other.
Gaze in wonder at the displays, seek out hidden fun on the layouts, and enjoy our locally famous popcorn. Then get some holiday shopping done in the many wonderful Downtown Cambridge shops and dine at the restaurants who support the Train Garden, too!
We're open every evening in December other than Christmas, with daytime openings on Saturdays and Sundays.
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December 2, 2025
12:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.
Women Supporting Women5th Annual Delicious Dessert Auction
Starting on Tuesday December 2, 2025 WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN, INC. will be auctioning off a number of delicious sweets to bid on to raise money for our organization. Everyone knows stressed spelled backwards is desserts!!!! Women Supporting Women does not want you to be stressed over the holiday worrying about what delicious dessert to have for your gatherings. WSW will have an amazing online auction for you to bid on amazing desserts and gift cards donated by local bakeries, restaurants, and sweet shops. There is something to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth!! Remember calories do not count during the holidays so go ahead and indulge while raising funds for Women Supporting Women. Winners will receive a certificate with the item won and bakery information. Winners will be responsible to contact bakery and schedule pick up of the item won. As a grass root, nonprofit breast cancer survivor support organization, we proudly say that ALL the funding we receive will remain in our community. Out of every dollar raised, $.70 goes back into WSW programs and services for our breast cancer survivors. It is only through loyal community partnerships that we are able to provide our unique services free to breast cancer survivors and their families while fulfilling our mission of awareness, education, and support to all those affected by breast cancer. WSW is not affiliated with any national organization and does not receive any funding. We count on donations, sponsorships, grants, and fundraisers to raise the needed funds. Don't miss out on this last fundraiser for the year while securing some sweet treats for your holidays. Check out the auction and register to bid at: https://auction.biddingforgood.com/auction/341820722
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December 4, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mace's Lane Pit Beef Fundraiser
Please save the date for Mace's Lane Middle School Semester 1 Pit Beef fundraiser.
All proceeds will go toward supporting educational enrichment opportunities/experiences for our students and staff.
Watch: facebook.com/events/1493407741807454/ for more information
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Detailed Information for each event can be found on our website: www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar/
With the current COVID conditions and CDC Guidelines, Please always check with the organization holding the event to make sure the events are still being held. Please be safe and take necessary precautions.
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Please take the time to send your community events to us at:
robinmarie@dorchesterchamber.org
Events can be submitted on our Public Submission Event Page
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306 High Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
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