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The Dorchester Chamber Connection
YOUR WEEKLY SOURCE FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS
AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
October 8, 2026
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With October brings Bird Watching, Reading Activities, Maritime Activities, Open Houses, Fundraisers, and Music and Outdoor Activities.
Parade and bazaar season is starting
Don't forget - there's Trunk or Treats coming up too - what will your car be?
Be sure to check out our calendar... Add your event if it isn't on there.
| | 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. | | |
Put your business in front of Dorchester County in 2027
Our 2027 Corporate Sponsorship program and Business & Resource Directory advertising are now open, and they're one of the best ways to keep your name in front of local and regional customers all year long. Sponsors get visibility at Chamber events and across our channels, so your investment works for you all year long.
Explore sponsorships and advertising opportunities, or send us an email and we'll help you find the right fit.
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Chamber Foundation Scholarships
Get your chance to win a very hard to find bottle of Bourbon:
10 Year Rip Van Winkle
Click here to buy chances to win.
The bottle was generously donated by the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and all proceeds benefit the Gerry Boyle and Jason T. Wise Scholarships offered by the Dorchester Chamber Foundation.
You can purchase chances to win online or stop by the Chamber at 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD.
Chances are $20 each or 6 for $100 - and again all proceeds go directly to scholarships to help improve the local workforce.
***Great Gift!***
Online tickets can be ordered in someone else's name with an email going to them to let them know - put a comment who it's from, and when you pay, the receipt comes to your email! 😄
Drawing will be held on October 21st and will be live streamed on Facebook.
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Event Sponsor
Bottle Sponsor
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It'sTime to Check Your Information
We are working to update member records
Please be sure to let us know if there are changes to be made to your account.
We are currently working on the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce 2027 Business and Community Resource Directory, and we want to make sure the information we print in the book for you is as accurate as possible. We also get thousands of online searches of our member directory each month so the more accurate your data the more likely new business will come your way.
Your membership provides excellent opportunities for your organization to attract new customers and share information with our community and the region. Completing and keeping your profile accurate is critical to gaining increased visibility and exposure. All the information we capture is important, but keywords are critical, and they need to be accurate and complete for your business to show up in online searches.
An email was sent out to all members 10/6/2026 to review the information we have. You can also just email the corrections to us at robinmarie@dochesterchamber.org.
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POSTPONED: Chamber Business Luncheon
with Dorchester Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Jymil Thompson
The Packing House, 411 Dorchester Ave., Cambridge, MD
We are so very sorry about the postponement of the Chamber Business Lunch on October 6. We are working on a new date and appreciate your patience.
Join us to hear Superintendent Dr. Jymil Thompson and Ms. Casey O'Bier presentation of THRIVE 21613 to the business community. We are excited to hear the latest about how Dorchester County Public Schools are doing and the plans for the upcoming school year and future for our most important assets - our children. We look forward to having you with us.
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Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Eastern Shore Innovation Center 10 Year Anniversary
October 15, 2026 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
104 Tech Park, Cambridge, MD
Join us for a Business After Hours to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Eastern Shore Innovation Center, home of the Dorchester Economic Development office, the anchor tenant of Dorchester’s Regional Technology Park. While you're in there, look for the new "Where Ideas Take Flight" mural - we will hold a Ribbon Cutting to mark the occasion in front of it. It's all happening on October 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 104 Tech Park Drive off of Bucktown Road, Cambridge, MD.
The state-of-the-art Innovation Center is committed to strengthening the County’s business and employment climate to create more prosperous, vibrant and sustainable communities. The Economic Development Team is dedicated to creating an environment where businesses thrive, please come and congratulate them.
Click Here to Register
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Business After Hours / Ribbon Cutting: Martha's Table
October 21, 2026 - 5:30 p.m.
748 High Street at Washington Street
Cambridge, MD
Join us to celebrate a Grand Opening and start of something delicious at Martha’s Table on October 21st at 5:30pm. Having been open for a bit, they’ve gotten some really good reviews for their delicious, fresh, home-cooked food prepared with love. With a clean environment and friendly service, you can tell just how much care and passion the team puts into Martha’s Table.
We look forward to seeing you at this Business After Hours with Ribbon Cutting to celebrate them at 748 High Street at the corner of Washington Street in Cambridge, MD on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Click Here to Register
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Ground-Breaking: Fraternal Order of Police,
Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge #27
October 27, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
2220 Dailsville Road
Cambridge, MD
The Dream is finally happening! The Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge - Dorchester Lodge #27 is breaking ground for their new Clubhouse just outside of Cambridge and want you to be there for this joyous occasion!.
Our Heroes certainly deserve our support and are looking forward to having a "safe and happy location for officers to have meetings and functions."
Please join us for the official GroundBreaking that will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at the new site at 2220 Dailsville Road, Cambridge, MD to get this project started.
Click Here to Register
| | 2026 Dorchester Chamber Board of Directors | | |
Danielle Johnson
Chairman
Johnson's Cleaning Service
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Dominic DeLuca
Vice Chair
DELCO Packaging Products
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Caitlin Cannon
Treasurer
Koski Enterprises
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Blake Whitten
Immediate Past Chair
Whitten Retirement Solutions
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Kevin Hill
Past Chairman
Hill-Kimmel Contracting
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Jennifer Layton
Vice and Past Chairman
Layton's Chance
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Camila (Cam) Lopez
Vice Chair
Cambridge Super Soda
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Pam Allen
MidShore Meals Til Monday
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Aliza Callahan
Shore United Bank
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Bayley Brown-Covey
Powell Legacy Group
of Coldwell Banker Realty
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Beth Hancock
Regal Rexnord Corporation/Cambridge Engineered Solutions
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Brandon Hesson
City of Cambridge
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Sherri Hobbs-Messick
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
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Shane Nicolopoulos
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort & Spa
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Eleanor Siri
Siri Premier Eyecare
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Lisa Windsor
ZSTS Law Group
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Tides and Traditions
Jennifer Wingate
5004 Cherry Point Rd
Woolford, MD 21677
Phone: (410) 463-1252
Email: info@tides-traditions.com
Website: https://www.tides-traditions.com/
Recreation & Outdoor Activities
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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Ribbon Cutting: Train Muesum
We headed up to the North end of the county to celebrate the opening of the Hurlock Train Museum! With the Hurlock Fall Festival going on, a parade and train rides - it was the perfect day to cut the ribbon on Hurlock's Museum. Stop by to check out the history behind this North Dorchester town!
Town of Hurlock
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Acclaimed Musician Dom Flemons to Perform at NHPA Annual Meeting | |
Dom Flemons, the Grammy-winning musician, will be coming to Dorchester County to perform at the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance’s annual meeting on Saturday November 7th. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the new Three Cultures Center at the Handsell Historic Site (4837 Indiantown Road) in Vienna, MD.
Known as “The American Songster,” Flemons is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and acclaimed performer of traditional folk, blues, country, and bluegrass songs. A former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, he won a Grammy Award in 2010; his solo albums Black Cowboys and Traveling Wildfire were also nominated for Grammys. Last year, he was inducted into the American Banjo Hall of Fame.
At Handsell, Flemons will perform a carefully-selected repertoire that includes tunes from the Traveling Wildfire disc. Drawing on his deep knowledge of music history, the hour-long show will weave together songs and stories and highlight the contributions of Black artists to American roots music. Flemons will be available for a meet-and-greet after the show.
Courtesy of the Cambridge Spy
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Dorchester Health Dept. Hosted Maryland Walks Day in Cambridge | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Communities across the state of Maryland are getting ready to lace up their sneakers this Wednesday for Maryland Walks Day.
Local health departments are encouraging people to come together and walk through their communities .The goal is reaching one million steps across the state in the month of October.
And in the City of Cambridge, the Dorchester County Health Department is working with local businesses to get people walking downtown.
“But we’re also trying to involve the businesses downtown and Cambridge and get, the walkers in the doors at the businesses. So we went door to door yesterday and try to get the businesses to offer discounts.. And we did get some takers…” says Dorchester County Health Department Advisor, Robin Stanley.
Walking is the state of Maryland’s official exercise, and the state wants to celebrate all the health and environmental benefits that come with getting your steps in.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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Cambridge Police Dept. Hosts Fall National Night Out | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The Cambridge Police Department is preparing to host its annual National Night Out this week.
The department moved the city’s Night Out Event from August to October last year, and saw an increase in attendance. So Cambridge Police is bringing the event back to Jerry boyle park again, featuring giveaways and fall themed events.
Police Captain, Antoine Patton says they’re looking forward to even more people coming out this year.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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Richardson Maritime Museum Celebrating Special Boatyard Bash | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – It’s all hands on deck at the Richardson Maritime Museum as everyone from the museum to the Boatworks is preparing for this weekend’s Boatyard Bash; the museum’s biggest celebration of the year.
“This Museum upstairs had just been opened up for the first time. So not only are we having the Boatyard Bash with all the fun activities. We’re going to be celebrating a year that the museum has been reopened,” says Museum Board Chairperson, Debbie Usab.
And they have a good reason to celebrate on the harbor.
The museum has truly come a long way over the course of the last year, going from the brink of shutdown, to hosting thriving programs.
Debbie tells WMDT, “Last year, we applied for. Over $1 million in funding, in grant funding, and I think we received about $300,000 worth of grants. But for projects…”
And for longtime members of the museum board who’ve been through many of those ups and downs…
Read more on WMDT
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All4Love Holding Fundraiser for Youth Football | |
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – As they’re wrapping up their first season local group All4Love is holding a fundraiser to further improve the youth football program in Dorchester County, and the first step is raising enough money to buy 100 new football helmets.
All4Love took control of the Dorchester County youth football and cheer programs earlier in the year.
And Director, Lucas Thorpe says they’ve been able to replace some of the helmets but.
Lucas tells WMDT, “…this offseason, we’re looking to replace the remaining 40. And these are around $130, for each helmet. For our cheer program. They’re cheering at the Naval Academy, in November. And we want to provide more opportunities for our young ladies as well.”
With all the success they’ve had this season they want to keep the program moving forward.
“This is a really good season for us. This being our first season, but also in general, looking at previous, numbers, this is a really good year, for the sport, in terms of football in and cheer, in general in the area. So we have a lot of participation…” says Lucas.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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Discover Delmarva: The Mystery of Dorchester County’s Handsell House | |
DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. — Just a few miles off of Route 50, in Dorchester County sits a brick house. This has been one of Dorchester County’s biggest mysteries for generations. But today, the story of this house is being discovered one chapter at a time.
“When we first encountered this place, it really was a mystery. It was a house covered in ivy in the middle of a corn field, and nobody knew anything about it.”, says Midge Ingersoll, a founder of the National Preservation Historic Society.
They call the site Handsell. And since 2005 the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance has uncovered a story much bigger than one house.
“The big thing about here is that three cultures have lived on this land, including the native people that were here before the English came.”, Ingersoll tells WMDT.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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Blue Ruin Introduces Groups & Gatherings in Downtown Cambridge | | |
Blue Ruin is making it easier to bring people together in downtown Cambridge with its new Groups & Gatherings offering.
Whether you're planning a birthday dinner, business gathering, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, holiday celebration or simply getting a larger group of friends together, Blue Ruin can help create an experience built around your group.
Read more HERE
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Through October 21, 2026
Chamber Foundation Rip Van Winkle Raffle
10 Year Rip Van Winkle Bourbon
Generously donated by the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Proceeds benefit the Gerry Boyle and Jason T. Wise Scholarships offered by the Dorchester Chamber Foundation.
Chances can be purchased online or at the Chamber at 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
$20 each or 6 for $100
https://bit.ly/ChamberPappyRaffle
October 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: Dorchester Co. Economic Devel. ESIC Turns 10
104 Tech Park Drive, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
October 21, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Martha's Table
748 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
October 27, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Ground-Breaking: Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge #27
2220 Dailsville Road, Cambridge, MD
Click Here to Register
October 30, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Tranzfusion Concert
Dorchester American Legion Post 91
98 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD
$15 /pp in advance / $20 at the door.
Cash Bar & Food for purchase
https://cpbra.com
https://bit.ly/CPBRATickets
November 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Boys & Girls Club - Maces Lane Community Center
1099 Maces Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
December 10, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: Megan Holotick State Farm's 25th Anniversary
722 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd
Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here to Register
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Ongoing
Maryland ROPTA Classes
Workshops in Mental Health First Aid for Adults, Adults who work with Youth, Connection between problem gambling and substance related disorders. For the schedule and if virtual, webinar or in-person, go to:
https://marylandropta.org/
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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
*NOTE*
No class on Saturday, October 10 or Tuesday, October 13
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Thursdays
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/
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Fridays
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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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
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Through October 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Women's Hall of History Tour
The Cambridge Woman’s Club has a new exhibit of Dorchester women through history – from colonial times to the 1970s. Join a one-hour tour at 1pm on Saturdays through September. $5 per person; kids under 10 free.
www.cambridgewomansclub.com
Private tours are available any day by appointment - email cambridgemdwomansclb@gmail.com
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October 8, 15, 22, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dorchester Center for the Arts Fall Art Classes - Basic Observational
Discover the fundamentals of observational drawing. Through guided, step-by-step exercises, students will develop essential drawing skills while working in pencil and charcoal. The class focuses on creating realistic drawings by exploring contour line techniques, recognizing basic forms and shapes, understanding proportion and scale, and building strong spatial relationships between objects. This workshop will provide the skills needed to create successful, realistic drawings in a supportive learning environment. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 students Skill level: Open to all skill levels Ages: 18 and up Materials: Material list available upon registration Day & Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8pm Session: 6 weeks Dates: October 1 - November 5 Cost: $180 DCA Member $205 Non-members Location: Classroom
Click Here to Register
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October 8, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bike Night
2nd Thursday of EVERY month, Weather Permitting - Bring out your baggers, cruisers, touring bikes, customs, trikes - ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME - to the Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 at 5446 Moose Lodge Road, Cambridge, MD 21613
Brab your bike passport and collect a stamp each month you attend.
Think your ride has what it takes? Show it off. There will be a bike of the night chosen each month that will be on the flyer for the next Bike Week!
Whether you ride in with a group or roll in solo, park that bike, grab something cold, get some food, and hang out with us!
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October 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Seafood Night with Distilled Grace Band
Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 is having Seafood Night & Live Music!
Lodge opens at 4 p.m.
Seafood menu of Soft Crab Sandwiches, single-fried oysters, bacon-wrapped scallops, crab balls.
Friday Night Cake Raffle!
Live Music by Distilled Grace Band from 7 pm - 10 pm
Come for the seafood and stay for the music!
$5 cover for non-members & Qualified guests
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October 10, 2026
American Cruise Line Ship Docking
The American Independece will be docking at Long Wharf on October 10, 2026
*The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other reasons, please watch our calendar as we will update as we are able.
www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar
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October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Skipjack Nathan Public Sail
Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard the Skipjack Nathan! We tell stories, learn about the history of Skipjacks, enjoy scenic views, and dredge for oysters. Each sail is unique depending on the wind, weather, captain, and crew.
We carry up to 20 passengers per trip and the boat leaves the dock promptly on schedule. Please arrive at Long Wharf in Cambridge, MD 15 minutes before your sail to complete check-in and preparation.
Long Wharf
Next to 100 High Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
https://www.skipjack-nathan.org/
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October 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
ENM Community Cancer Walk
Join us for a community cancer walk dedicated to honoring those we have lost, supporting those currently facing cancer, and celebrating survivors and caregivers.
This family-friendly event brings our community together to raise awareness, show support, and help make a difference in the fight against cancer. Walk alongside friends, family, neighbors, survivors, and supporters as we come together with hope, compassion, and strength.
Whether you walk in memory of a loved one, in support of someone on their cancer journey, or simply to stand with your community, every step matters.
Come walk with us, share your story, and help spread hope and awareness. Together, we can create a stronger, more supportive community for everyone affected by cancer.
East New Market Events - 10 Murphys Alley, East New Market
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October 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.
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October 10 & 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apple Dapple Days
IT’S APPLE SEASON Y’ALL!!
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate local apple season than by taste testing our 8+ apple varieties (find your favorite), indulging in every apple treat you can dream of (slushies, donuts pies, caramel coated...you get the picture), and enjoying a picture perfect fall on the farm day!!
Scarecrow making 10am-4pm in our Fields of Fun: BYO clothes!!
www.emilysproduce.com
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October 10, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Youth Reading Social
Reading Socials provide reading support to youth 12 and under with 1:1 reading, small groups and read alouds. We provide healthy snacks and free books at each reading social. Children and families are welcome to drop in or stay the whole time. Volunteers welcome with preregistration. You can support us by hosting a reading social. Contact us at info@harvestinghopeinc.org.
Supported by:
John & Janice Wyatt Foundation
Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness, Inc.
Dorchester County Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
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October 10, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Boatyard Bash @ Richardson Maritime Museum
Join us for the Boatyard Bash on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge, Maryland!
Enjoy:
• Live music by G Method and Chesapeake Sons
• Battle of the Boatyards: The Block Championship
• Antique boats and classic cars
• Boatworks tours
• Family activities and Kids Zone
• Craft vendors
• Community Mosaic Project
• Food and Drinks
• Wagon of Cheer Raffle
• Historic Coffee Hour
Admission:
$20 Adults | $10 Ages 13–20 | Free for children 12 and under
Whether you're a boating enthusiast, history lover, music fan, or just looking for a fun day with family and friends, Boatyard Bash has something for everyone.
Mark your calendar and invite your friends!
We can't wait to see you at Richardson Maritime Museum on October 10!
103 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
www.richardsonmuseum.org
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October 10, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Horn Point Annual Open House
Join us for the Open House at Horn Point Laboratory!
Find out about cutting edge research our faculty and graduate students conduct in the Chesapeake Bay and across the world’s oceans. Explore environmental science through engaging exhibits, presentations and hands-on activities.
Fun for all ages! Activities include:
- Tour of one of the East Coast’s largest oyster hatchery
- Interactive science displays and activities including digital sandbox
- Children’s crafts and scavenger hunt
https://www.umces.edu/event/horn-point-annual-open-house/
Questions? Contact Claire Otterbein at 410-221-8408, or cotterbein@umces.edu.
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October 10, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cash Bash @ ENMkt. VFC
This is the 8th Annual Cash Bash and one of East New Market Volunteer Fire Company's Largest Fundraising Events!
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to win over $32,000 in cash prizes!
Simply scan the QR code to purchase your ticket today.
You do not need to be present to win!
Your support helps the East New Market Volunteer Fire Company continue providing emergency services, training, and equipment for our community.
Click Here for Sponsorship information.
See event on Facebook
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October 10, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Read with Harriet
Consider joining us for our first “Read with Harriet” Book Club in October! Our book discussion will be “Combee”. We’ll post an RSVP on website.
harriettubmanmuseumcenter.org
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October 11, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fee-Free Day: First Sunday of National Wildlife Refudge Week
In recognition of First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission October 11, 2026.
(The entrance fee waiver does not cover concessionaire or permit fees for some activities such as hunting, fishing or special tours.)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater
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October 11, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIVE on the Porch
Join us at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery for an afternoon of great music, wine, and relaxation!
Featuring: Tyler & Brittany
Admission: FREE
Sip your favorite Layton’s Chance wines, relax on the porch, and soak up the sounds of this talented duo.
Bring your friends, grab a glass, and enjoy the perfect vineyard vibe!
www.laytonschance.com
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October 12, 2026
Sabes Athletic Association (SAA) Golf Tournament 2026
The Details:
9:00am: Golfer Registration, Coffee & pastries, Use of Driving Range
10:00am: Shotgun Start, Boxed lunches, Complimentary Beer, Water & Soda available via Beverage Cart (Canned cocktails for purchase)
Contests: Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin challenges throughout the day
Post Round Play: 19th Hole Reception to follow: 50/50 Winner, Raffles & Awards will be announced.
**21 and up only event**
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October 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
**Holiday Schedules may differ**
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October 12, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
City of Cambridge 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. Follow them on Facebook, view meetings via Town Hall Streams
Meeting Schedule | Agenda Center
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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October 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
**Holiday Schedules May Change Meeting Schedule
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October 13, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Business Growth Series, Part 2: 30 Minutes a Day
30 Minutes a Day
Develop a Consistent Approach to Identifying New Business Opportunities
Discover how dedicating just 30 minutes a day to focused business development can help you build a steady pipeline of opportunities. Learn a simple, repeatable routine for prospecting and staying connected with potential customers.
This is part of a Business Growth Series, presented by the Dorchester County Economic Development. This free five-part webinar series will be held on Tuesdays from October 6 through November 3 from
5-6 pm via Zoom and will be led by Thomas Ellis, Founder and Business Growth Coach of EWC Consultants. The series is designed to provide entrepreneurs, startups, small business owners, nonprofits and professionals with practical strategies to stregthen their businesses, build meaningful relationships, and create new opportunities for growth.
Click Here to Register
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October 13, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shrimp Night at the Moose
Enjoy a dinner of Steamed or Fried Shrimp and two sides of your choice.
Great food and great company at the Cambridge Moose Lodge for just $12.00. Hope to see you there! Eat in or Carry Out.
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October 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open House - Breckenridge Barn
Come join us at Breckenridge Barn for our monthly open house on Sunday November 15th from 11:00a - 1:00p. This is the perfect time for new clients to tour the venue for the first time and for existing clients to start planning their big day. Hope to see you there!
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October 16, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tracie's Birthday Jamboree
Join us at Portside Seafood Restaurant for Tracie's Birthday Jamboree featuring The John Frase Project and honor the beautiful memories she left behind. A night of music, laughter, friendship, and love - because keeping her spirit alive is something worth celebrating.
$20 cover
Any additional proceeds will be donated in her memory to the Tracie Whiteley Scholarship Fund - The Dorchester Seafood Heritage Association.
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October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ladies Prayer Breakfast
The monthly Dorchester County Ladies Prayer Breakfast will be held at Waugh Chapel U.M. Church. This prayer breakfast is a long-standing, nondenominational tradition of women from many different Dorchester County churches joining together for prayer and singing. All are welcome. A free-will offering will be taken. .
For more information, call Olivia Schunick at 410-228-3396
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October 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fun Dog Show
GET READY TO HOWL!
Christ Episcopal Church’s Annual Howl-O-Ween Fun Dog Show is coming!
Rain or Shine
Grab your pup, your Halloween costume, and your sense of humor! Dogs AND their handlers are encouraged to dress up.
Halloween Grand Parade — 10 a.m.
Fun contests & Best in Show 🎁 Prizes, gift baskets & raffles 🍔 Food & family fun ❤️ A portion of proceeds benefits Baywater Animal Shelter
Contest categories include Best Costume, Cutest Dog, Most Obedient, Best Tricks, Best Rescue/Heinz 57, Waggiest Tail, Dog Who Looks Most Like Owner, and more!
Special Guest Grand Marshal: Janese Weathers Titus and her talented canine companion, Pup Star — an accomplished Standard Xoloitzcuintli with an impressive collection of titles...and she even plays the piano! Registration: Advance forms are available at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 Church Street, Cambridge, or register the morning of the show.
Local businesses: Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available! Call 410-228-3161 or email christchurchcambridge@verizon.net.
Come for the dogs. Stay for the fun. And may the best dog win!
Christ Episcopal Church Cambridge
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October 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hutch's End of Summer Celebration
Join in the fun to Support the Re-Election of State Delegate Tom Hutchinson on October 17, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at 111 High Street in Cambridge, MD
www.citizensforhutchinson.com
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October 18, 21, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guided Birding Tour
Expert birder Ron Ketter will help you find and identify the large variety of birds that are found on Blackwater NWR!
All Birding Tours meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge,
MD, 21613. Tours begin at 8am, unless otherwise noted. Tours may last 3-4 hours. Bring your binoculars
(loaners available) and dress appropriately for the weather. The birding party will caravan via car to
birding hotspots around the Wildlife Drive.
For further information, please call the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 410-228-2677 or visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
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October 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bingo at the Elks #1272
Come and join Changing My Stars for an afternoon of Bingo at the Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272 on Sunday, October 18.
Doors open at 12 noon, Games begin at 2 pm.
$35.00 in advance / $40.00 at the door.
www.changingmystars.org
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October 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2026 Kite Festival at Sailwinds
The Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park is back for another year of fun and Kite Flying! Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 12 pm to 4 pm on the waterfront at Cambridge Harbor next to the Visitor Center!
facebook.com/Sailwinds
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October 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fall Humanities Sunday Series
Human Culture - Women in Native Life Join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and Community with Chief Donna "Wolf Mother" Abbott.
cambridgewomansclub.com/events
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October 19, 2026
American Cruise Line Docking
The American Independece will be docking at Long Wharf on October 19, 2026
*The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other reasons, please watch our calendar as we will update as we are able.
www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar
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October 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
America's 250 Music Series
America's 250 Music Series, held at 447 Venue is in tribute to the Chitlin Circuit on Pine Street and American/Americana music over 250 years.
This special music series honors the rich heritage, community spirit, and live music traditions that continue to shape Dorchester County and the Heart of the Chesapeake. Join in most Tuesday nights through October for local and regional musicians performing Motown, rock and roll, jazz, bluegrass, blues, and Americana and soul. At 447 Venue in Cambridge, Maryland. Doors open 6pm; music starts at 6:30pm with featured artists at 7:30pm. Here's the schedule:
Oct. 20: Woodstock Era with KC Stangl Group
Presented by Dorchester County Tourism and Grassroots Open Mic.
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October 22, 2026
Anniversary Weekend Celebration-Dorchester Elks Lodge #223
Dorchester Elks Lodge No. 223 and Progressive of Dorchester Temple No. 224 cordially invite all Lodges, Temples, and community members to join us for our Anniversary Weekend Celebration, October 22nd through October 24th. We are asking everyone to come out and help us celebrate.
Event Location:
Dorchester Elks Lodge, 618 Pine Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Weekend Schedule & Highlights:
Thursday, Oct 22nd: Happy Hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. featuring light refreshments.
Friday, Oct 23rd: Anniversary Dinner & Dance starting at 7:00 p.m., featuring the hilarious BET comedian Sweet Baby Kita.
Saturday, Oct 24th: Anniversary Parade starting at 3:00 p.m., and the Lodge will open at noon for its Annual Day Party.
How to Purchase Tickets:
QR Code: Lodges, Temples, and community members can scan the QR code located directly on the attached flyer to purchase Anniversary Dinner Tickets.
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Detailed Information for each event can be found on our website: www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/calendar/
Please always check with the organization holding the event to make sure the events are still being held.
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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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