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The Dorchester Chamber Connection
YOUR WEEKLY SOURCE FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS
AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
September 10, 2026
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IRONMAN Maryland is THIS Saturday, September 19, 2026
Let's treat our guests well and with grace.
Here are links to help with finding how the race might
impact our beautiful Dorchester County:
IRONMAN Maryland | Course
Volunteer - Many volunteers are still needed
Traffic Impact
| | 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. | | |
Volunteering and Community Service
Volunteering and community service play a crucial role in enhancing both individual well-being and societal health. They foster connections, promote civic engagement, and address community needs effectively.
Benefits for Individuals
- Personal Growth: Volunteering helps individuals develop new skills, gain experience, and boost self-esteem.
- Health Improvements: Engaging in community service can lead to better mental and physical health, reducing stress and increasing happiness.
- Social Connections: It provides opportunities to meet new people and build a support network, especially for those new to an area.
Impact on Communities
- Addressing Needs: Volunteers help tackle pressing issues such as homelessness, education, and health care.
- Civic Engagement: Community service encourages active participation in civic life, fostering a sense of responsibility and belonging.
- Social Change: Collective volunteer efforts can leadto significant social improvements and community development.
Links:
govfacts.org volunteerconnection.net helpguide.org wcsu.edu chrisishouse.org success.com
| | Robin, Thornette, & Alessandro | | Snapshot on Chamber Services | | |
Chamber Membership Orientation (Member 101)
September 22, 2026S - 12:00 p.m.
The Packing House, 411 Dorchester Ave., Cambridge, MD
Current Members - New Members - Future Members
Come learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber Membership and to gain an understanding of the value of the Chamber to the Business Community.
Those who have attended prior events, long time members included, have all learned something new by attending the Membership Orientation Session.
If you are a member and bring a non-member to the event and they join the Chamber, you will get a free pass for a Business Lunch or Breakfast and 1 free eBlast.
Registration is required. This is a free session; however, registration is necessary so the room can be configured, and lunch can be ordered for the correct number of attendees.
This session will be held in the Green Room of The Packing House. We will have Zoom option available, please request a link when registering.
Click HERE to Register, email us at info@dorchesterchamber.org, or call 410-228-3575.
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Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament
September 26, 2026 - 11 am Registration 12 p.m. Shotgun Start
River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will host its 36th Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament on Friday afternoon September 25, 2026. We will tee off at noon. The golf tournament offers a superb opportunity to network with business owners and leaders from across the region, while enjoying 18 holes of golf at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa.
Lots of Sponsorship Options for this Signature Event. Click here for flyer.
THANK YOU TO OUR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS:
Best Wine & Spirits 🚩 Hill-Kimmel Contracting 🚩
Whitten Retirement Solutions 🚩 Shore United Bank
Click Here to Register
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Business After Hours / Ribbon Cutting: Handsell
October 1, 2026 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
4837 Indiantown Road, Vienna, MD
You're Invited! "History Lives at Handsell" is celebrating the completion of their new "Three Cultures Center" and is inviting you join the occasion with a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting.
The “old brick house” at Chicone, known as Handsell, located on Indiantown Road north of Vienna, Dorchester County, Maryland, was purchased by the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance with a Preservation Easement from the Maryland Historic Trust. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, the site is used to interpret the Native People’s contact period with the English, the enslaved and later African American story and the life of all those who lived at Handsell. The new Three Cultures Center is barn-like, completely ADA accessible building will contain a multi-purpose space for programming and events, with public bathroom facilities, office and much-needed storage. It will also contain the the newly acquired circa 1730 interior paneling from "My Lady Sewall’s Manor" house in Secretary. This architectural treasure had been in possession of the Brooklyn Museum for over a century when the NHPA saved it from the auction block and returned it to Dorchester County.
We hope to see you, and perhaps a guest or two at Handsell in this long awaited celebration.
Click Here to Register
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Ribbon Cutting: Hurlock Train Station Museum
October 3, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
Hurlock Train Station
Gay Street, Hurlock, MD
Just after the Hurlock Fall Fest Parade, and right in-between Train Rides -Right at 12 Noon - before the 12:30 Train ride leaves the station, join us at the Hurlock Train Station for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the Hurlock History Museum.
There will be so much going on that day - we won't worry about RSVP's - just stop by and join in for the Ribbon Cutting Photo Op at NOON on Gay Street in Hurlock, MD.
Don't be late - the next train will be leaving at 12:30 p.m.
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Chamber Business Lunch: Dorchester Public Schools - THRIVE
October 6, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
The Packing House, 411 Dorchester Ave., Cambridge, MD
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.
Lunch will be held at The Packing House and will be catered by Bayside Bistro, a new restaurant opening at the Packing House. Please let us know of any special dietary needs in advance.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Register by 5 p.m. on October 1st: Members-$25, Non-Members-$30
After 5 p.m. October 1st: 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.
Click Here to Register
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Volunteer with Us: Maryland Business Roundtable for Education
October 9, 2026 - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
306 High Street - Conference Room & Virtual Option
Cambridge, MD
Consider joining the Speakers Bureau at the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) and join us on Friday, October 9, 2026 (9a-10a) for an in-person and/or virtual orientation. MBRT and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce have been committed partners for close to 10 years working together to help prepare middle and high school students to become college and career ready and grow the pipelines to Maryland’s future talent. Join us in-person at the Chamber! If you can’t make it, hop on the virtual link and we will have you trained and ready to meet with students ASAP.
Want to learn more? Add this to your calendar and feel free to invite a colleague to attend:
Register at www.mbrt.org – click “VOLUNTEER” to create a volunteer account and register for the orientation and/or
RSVP with Voncia Molock (voncia@mbrt.org) and/or Alessandro Nardi (president@dorchesterchamber.org)
| | 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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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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Ribbon Cutting: What the Fluff Pet Grooming
We joined the Folks at What the Fluff Pet Grooming to celebrate their grand opening! Sean and his team have been working hard to create a space to get your furry friends looking their best! Be sure to stop by to welcome them to the Dorchester County community and get your cats, dogs and everything in between looking their best! They can be found on Facebook: What the Fluff Pet Grooming, give them a call at 410-228-2268, or email seanfranciscook@gmail.com and make an appointment now. Friendly and knowledgeable petcare.
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Making Young People ITCH for Healthcare Careers: A Long-Form Chat With Judith Gieske and Ruth Ann Jones | |
The Eastern Shore’s growing healthcare system will need more than doctors and nurses. It will need EMTs, technicians, therapists, nursing assistants, laboratory workers, and dozens of other professionals, many of whom could come from the Mid-Shore’s own schools.
That is the idea behind Introduction to Careers in Healthcare, better known as ITCH, a nonprofit that introduces young people to the wide range of careers available in healthcare. Through hands-on Career Clubs, classroom programs, mentoring, shadowing, and visits with working healthcare professionals, ITCH is helping students ages 14 to 18 see career possibilities they might never have considered.
In this Spy long-form interview, ITCH leaders Dr. Judith Gieske and Ruth Ann Jones talk about what they have learned since launching the program and why early exposure matters. Their approach is practical: students learn by doing, whether that means examining a skeleton, watching a cast being applied, climbing aboard an ambulance, meeting an EMT, or talking directly with someone already doing the job.
Read more and watch segment on Cambridge Spy
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Cambridge Time Machine: That’s Franklin Roosevelt’s USS Potomac on the Choptank | |
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential yacht, the USS Potomac, included a smokestack secretly converted into an elevator so he could move between decks in his wheelchair. Roosevelt visited Cambridge in 1935 to dedicate improvements at Long Wharf, and the elevator is now preserved there as a monument. Years later, Elvis Presley bought the former presidential yacht at auction to help save it from being scrapped.
Read more on the Cambridge Spy
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Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians Holding Native American Festival | |
A local Native American Tribe is preparing for one of their biggest traditions in Dorchester County this weekend.
The Nasue-Waiwash Band of Indians is hosting their 34th annual Native American Festival in Vienna this weekend at the baseball field’s underneath Vienna’s water tower.
But what most may not know is the land has a major significance to the tribe.
“Beyond the ball field where we are is our traditional feast and grounds. This is sacred land. This is where we were. So this is very, very special to us for a lot of reasons,” says Casey Hughes, a member of the Nause-Waiwash.
Demonstrators will be showcasing everything from historical dances to the history of the tribe.
And people are coming from far and wide to celebrate.
Read more and watch the segment on WMDT
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Delmarva Shorebirds to Host Movie Night with Trick-or-Treating at Perdue Stadium on Saturday, October 17th! | |
The Delmarva Shorebirds are excited to host a special Halloween Movie Night presented by Pohanka of Salisbury at Perdue Stadium featuring the film The Addams Family on Saturday, October 17. Gates will open at 4:00 PM with trick-or-treating on the second level concourse prior to the movie starting at approximately 6:30 PM.
The film will be shown on the video board in right field, with seating available in the outfield grass or in the seating bowl depending on fans preference. The Addams Family film features the animated version of the Halloween Classic released in 2019, rated PG, and has a run time of 87 minutes, with an estimated end time of 8:00 PM. Please note: Anyone seated in the outfield must be seated on blankets, and chairs will not be permitted in the outfield grass.
Read more HERE
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UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics Announces New Chestertown Location, Welcomes Kristen Mumford, MD | |
Kristen Mumford, MD, a board-certified pediatrician with more than 15 years of experience caring for children and families, is joining UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics and will provide pediatric primary care at the practice’s new Chestertown location, 6602 Church Hill Road, Suite 400, Chestertown, which opened Tuesday, September 8. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
The new location will expand access to pediatric care for families in Kent County and surrounding communities, providing another convenient option for children and families seeking comprehensive primary care closer to home.
Read more HERE
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Get Your Tickets NOW for 2026 Taste of Cambridge | |
Taste of Cambridge is less than a month away and we can't wait to bring this event back to the Cambridge Main Street District for the 18th year! 🦀🦀
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, from 12-6 p.m. and come enjoy fantastic food, vendors, a Kids Zone, and live music and entertainment provided by The Solitude Road Band, Sunset Riders and Eastern Shore Dance Academy.
Cook-Off entries have been rolling in and we're not exaggerating when we say that the tasting menu keeps getting better and better, year after year!
Chefs will be competing in five categories this year -- Seafood Soup or Stew, Crab Cake, Crab Specialty, Maryland Classic and Dessert. This is your chance to try expertly-prepared fare from Bayside Bistro, Blue Ruin, The Dive Club, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, GMK Catering Co, RAR Brewing, Thaitalian Infusion Cuisine LLC, and Vintage 414.
Read more HERE
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TidalHealth to hold grand opening and ribbon cutting Oct. 2 at Nylon Capital Center | |
Members of the media and community are invited to join TidalHealth for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 am on Friday, Oct. 2, for TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute and TidalHealth Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Nylon Capital Center, 1036 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973.
The facility is part of the ongoing revitalization of the former Nylon Capital Shopping Center, a 22-acre redevelopment on Stein Highway designed to bring healthcare, education, coworking and retail spaces to the Seaford community and greater Sussex County area.
Located in the heart of the campus overlooking the future shared green space and pickleball courts, the facility will offer orthopedics, medical imaging, hand therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy services.
Read more HERE
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MAC to Offer Free Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Workshop | |
The MAC Inc. Cancer Survivorship Program will offer a free six-week
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving workshop for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
The workshop will be held on Tuesdays from Sept. 29 through Nov. 3, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
at MAC, located at 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury.
Developed by Stanford University, this self-management program gives participants practical
tools to better manage the physical and emotional challenges of cancer while leading healthier, more active lives.
Read more HERE
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Susan Elerding takes on expanded role in clinical quality and infection prevention | |
TidalHealth recently announced the promotion of Susan Elerding, MHA, RN, CPHQ, CSSBB, to Senior Director of Clinical Quality and Infection Prevention.
Elerding brings 37 years of experience with TidalHealth and a distinguished career spanning bedside nursing, information technology, clinical performance improvement, and clinical quality. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the organization position her well to provide strategic leadership for TidalHealth’s continued focus on quality and patient safety.
“Susan has been the leading expert and force behind the progression of the TidalHealth System approach and delivery of quality and safety to our community,” Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Trudy Hall, MD said.
Elerding began her career at Peninsula Regional as a new graduate nurse in the Coronary Care Unit after graduating from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Following nine years of bedside nursing, she accepted an opportunity to help build the organization’s electronic medical record. What began as a temporary assignment developed into a decade-long career in Information Technology, where she gained valuable expertise in technology, data, analytics, and process improvement.
Read more HERE
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Richardson Boatyard Bash is coming up October 10, 2026 | |
The Richardson Maritime Museum is excited to welcome G. Method and Chesapeake Sons to the stage on October 10th for this year's Boat Yard Bash!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Richardson Maritime Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating our maritime community with music, food and fun overlooking the Cambridge Creek. Shop with local artisans and vendors and connect with non-profit partners making waves in our community. Be sure to catch the Boatyard challenge, a fun new competition to see which local boatyard has the strongest crew!
For tickets, go to www.richardsonmuseum.org/bash
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Official 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Dorchester County
Dorchester County Board of Election
1000 Goodwill Ave.
Cambridge, MD 21613
www.docomdelections.org
General Election Day is November 3, 2026
Candidates for Dorchester County have received a questionnaire about issues affecting the business community. Watch for a future link on our website to view the responses we receive.
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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September
Dorchester Goes Purple
https://dorchestergoespurple.org/
https://dorchestergoespurple.org/events
Watch for our Dorchester Goes Purple table at Cambridge Main Street's 2nd Saturday 9/12/2026
September 22, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Member Orientation
The Packing House
The Green Room, 411 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD
or ZOOM
Click Here to Register
September 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. Registration
Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament 2026
River Marsh Golf Club
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD 21613
Click Here for Sponsorship & Registration information
October 1, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Handsell
4837 Indiantown Road, Vienna, MD
Click Here to Register
October 3, 2026
12:00 p.m
Ribbon Cutting: Hurlock Train Museum
Hurlock Train Station, Gay Street, Hurlock, MD
https://bit.ly/3T7Mm2k
October 6, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Business Lunch: Dr. Jymil Thompson-DCPS-Thrive
The Packing House, 411 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD
Catered by Bayside Bistro
Click Here to Register
October 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Us: Maryland Business Roundtable for Education
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Register at www.mbrt.org
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.
GroundBreaking: 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
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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
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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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September 1 - 30, 2026
Dorchester Goes Purple: Awareness Starts at Home
Dorchester County is joining all the Counties on the Eastern Shore again for September by going purple to raise awareness of the drug addiction and opioid crisis that is tightening its grip on our society. Join the Purple Movement to help to increase awareness and stop the stigma.
Wear your purple.
Wear your purple bracelets (Available at the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce)
Put out purple lights (send photos to: info@dorchesterchamber.org)
Watch for events:
Go to https://dorchestergoespurple.org
Dorchester County Health Department
Mid-Shore Goes Purple
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September 17, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fee-Free Day: Constitution Day
In recognition of Constitution Day, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission September 17, 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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September 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Comedy Show-Goal Mine with Monique Marvez
"Goal Mine" is an upcoming weekly radio show with comedian & host, Monique Marvez!
Monique's comedy show and community presentation introduces the purpose of "Goal Mine," while encouraging people to laugh and get involve with the upcoming radio program.
Join us on September 18 @ 6 PM to learn more about Monique Marvez's "Goal Mine," and how to get involved! This is a free event, but a donation to Radio Chesapeake is strongly encouraged to support our programing and services in the Mid-Shore community!
Please RSVP by Clicking Here
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September 18, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - til
September 19, 2026 - 12:00 p.m. - til
Bucking on the Bay: Live Bull Riding
LIVE Bull Riding by 5D Rodeo Production will be at Old Salty's Restaurant
2 Big nights of Bulls, Riders & Good Times
FRIDAY, September 18 - Starts at 7 pm
Meet N' Greet with Cody Nance, PBR Multuple Times finalist and his Mechanical Bull - Pre-Party Event - Ride the Mechanical Bull
SATURDAY, September 19 - Gates open at 12 pm - Showtime at 2 pm
This action-packed event will feature live bulls, tough riders, non-stop action & is family friendly. Sure to be an unforgettable show, perfect for families and friends. Come get your photo taken with "Randy the Bull"
General Admission at the Gate - $15.00, Kids 12 & Under Free
www.oldsaltys.com | facebook.com/OldSaltysRestaurant
For more information & sponsorship opportunities, contact Mike Perry at 410-397-3752
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September 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Native American Festival
The 34th Annual Native American Festival will be held at the Vienna, MD ballfield, under the water tower.
We are honored to have Ray Cochise Clark as our arena Director this year. Our Head Male Dancer will be Jason Warwick, and Head Female Dancer will be Tameira Black-Jacobs. Zotigh Singers and War Paint will be returning on drums this year.
We are excited to bring you a day of community, education, and demonstration.
Gates open at 10:00am, and Grand Entry will be at 11:00am.
Admission is $10 dollars per person, children four years of age or younger will be admitted for free. We have groups rates available for groups of ten or more people, but please call ahead or email the tribe in advance.
We ask that you bring a chair or blanket to sit, as seating is limited.
This is a rain or shine event, and we will have tents and chairs available for seniors and the handicapped. As always, there are no alcohol, drugs, attitudes, or pets permitted on festival grounds. (Clearly identified service animals will be permitted.)
Please feel free to email the tribe at nausewaiwash@gmail.com with any questions. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Brought to you by the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians https://www.facebook.com/TheNWBI
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September 19, 2026
6:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
IRONMAN Maryland
Crabby Nation!
For over 10 years, those who have toed the line at IRONMAN Maryland, part of the IRONMAN North America Series, have joined a community of athletes dedicated to overcoming whatever challenge race day brings. Whether you’re a first-time athlete or seasoned veteran, Crabby Nation is with you on your journey to becoming an IRONMAN. Bask in the sunrise at Gerry Boyle Park before embarking on a 2.4-mile swim in the Choptank River, take a scenic tour of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on one of the best bike courses in North America as voted on by athletes, and run through downtown Cambridge buoyed by the cheers of thousands of supporters rallying around the Crabbies making their way to the finish line.
We are Crabbies and this is Crabby Nation. Embrace the journey to becoming an IRONMAN. Embrace the journey to becoming a Crabby.
IRONMAN World Championship Qualification Slots
2026 IRONMAN Maryland, part of the IRONMAN North America Series will offer Age Group Qualifying slots to the 2027 IRONMAN World Championship.
Details coming soon.
IRONMAN Maryland
Course
Volunteer - Many volunteers still urgently needed
Traffic Impact
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September 19, 26, 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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September 19, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Music on the Nanticoke: Bird Dog & The Road King
Music On the Nanticoke is a free outdoor, waterfront concert on the shore of the Nanticoke River in Vienna, MD. Seating is on the on the lawn. The event, parking, dockage and adjacent boat ramp are all free.
Millies Roadhouse Bar and Grill will be on sit to tickle your tastebuds.
Bring family, friends and a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy Bird Dog & The Road Kings from 4-7 pm.
Questions: artsvienna@gmail.com / 443-239-0813
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September 19, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Movie Night in East New Market
Join the East New Market Events for a fun-filled series of FREE outdoor movie nights in East New Market! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends for evenings under the stars with great movies, community fun, concessions, and food trucks.
Free admission
Open to the Community
Tory Story 4
10 Murphy's Alley, Historic Train Station
Rain Date - September 26
We can't wait to spend the evening together celebrating community, neighbors, and classic movie night fun. Invite your friends and come make memories with us!
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September 20, 27, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
East New Market Farmer's Market
The Town of East New Market, in association with Triangle Acres Fresh Produce & Flowers, presents the East New Market Farmer's Market at Friendship Park on Railroad Avenue in East New Market, MD
**Support Local**
Fresh Fruits & Veggies - Farm Fresh Eggs - Selection of Herbs - gorgeous flowers
For more information, enmfarmers@gmail.com or 410-943-8112
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/enm.committee.md
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September 20, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Vineyard Goes PINK!
🌸 The Vineyard Goes Pink: Women Supporting Women Fundraiser
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, wine & hope benefiting Women Supporting Women, a local Delmarva organization providing free support and services to breast cancer fighters, survivors, families and friends.
Paint and decorate your own beautiful pink pumpkin with pressed flowers, ribbons and a dedication tag honoring someone special. Pumpkins will be featured in our Garden of Hope during the Annual Harvest Festival on October 4th 2026, before going home with you.
Sunday, September 20 | 1–3 PM
🎟️ $58 per person | Limited Tickets
Each Ticket Includes:
One complimentary glass of Layton’s Chance wine or 12 oz. wine slushie
1- Locally Grown Pumpkin and All pumpkin decorating materials
$10 from every ticket donated to Women Supporting Women
Fun, Games, Prizes & Community that we are all in this together
Create something beautiful. Honor someone you love. Be part of our Garden of Hope.
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September 20, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fall Humanities Sunday Series
Poetry & Prosecco
Join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and community with Sue Ellen Thompson.
cambridgewomansclub.com/events
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September 22, 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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September 22, 29, 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:
Sept. 22: Blues with David Cole & Linda Harris
Sept. 29: A Progression of Country Sound with Mike Sosler
Oct. 20: Woodstock Era with KC Stangl Group
Presented by Dorchester County Tourism and Grassroots Open Mic.
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September 23, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Chronic Kidney Disease Class
Join us for this free presentation and learn how to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and monitor your kidneys. We’ll share important information about diet, dialysis, transplant options, and financial considerations.
Registration is required. To learn more and register, contact Valencia Harper at 410-912-5824 or valencia.harper@tidalhealth.org
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September 24, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
See BDK at Contractor Summit
BDK, Inc invites you to learn how BDK can support your IT needs by Stopping by their table at the Queen Anne's Chamber Contractor Summit 2026 at Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD.
Enter our giveaway for an Engel 19Q Coller while you're there.
Learn more at www.bdkinc.com
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September 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bike Night @ Moose
Usually the 2nd Thursday of every month, weather permitting, the Cambridge Moose Lodge No. 1211 moved this month's event due to the OC Bike Week.
Bring out your baggers, cruisers, touring bikes, customs, trikes - ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME! Come hang out with fellow riders for cold drinks, good food, great music, and even better company.
See more information in the Facebook Event
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September 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mid-Morning Meet Up at the Tech Park
Usually the 2nd Thursday of every month, weather permitting, the Cambridge Moose Lodge No. 1211 moved this month's event due to the OC Bike Week.
Bring out your baggers, cruisers, touring bikes, customs, trikes - ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME! Come hang out with fellow riders for cold drinks, good food, great music, and even better company.
See more information in the Facebook Event
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September 25, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
9🦋25 Downtown Celebrates Dolly!
On 9 🦋 25, Downtown celebrates DOLLY!
Get out your shiniest sequins and rhinestones and join us for an evening, celebrating the life and light of a true icon.
Cocktail Crawl … Costume Contest … and more! All participating Crawl locations will have a collection box for new children’s books, which will be donated to local schools, in our community.
Stay tuned for more details …
Thank you to I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism for partnering with us to bring some sparkle to Downtown Cambridge Main Street!
#welove21613md #welovedolly
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September 25, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dolly Parton Steak Night @ Moose
Dolly Parton Night is coming to the Cambridge Moose Lodge No. 1211!
Get ready to work your 9 to 5 and Shine All Night!
Come dressed in Pink, Rhinestones & All Your Bling!
And we're making it a little competition! Gifts will be awarded for:
Best dressed
Most dolly spirited
So tease that hair, grab those rhinestones, put on your bigest pink and show us your best Dolly-inspired look.
STEAK NIGHT! - Hand-cut steak served with two sides
Friday night cake raffles
Dolly Drink Special
DJ Chaos
Orioles vs. Yankees on the big screen
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September 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race 2026
Keeping Our Skipjack Heritage Alive, the Dorchester Skipjack Committee will be having the Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race beginning at 9:00 a.m. and over by noon. Then, find lunch at one of our nice eateries in town!
The event happens on the Choptank River, just off of Long Wharf in Cambridge, MD.
Skipjack Parade of Boats begins at 9 a.m.
Skipjack Race starts at 10 a.m.
FREE admission to race activities at Long Wharf
More information at https://www.skipjack-nathan.org/
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September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bike & Car Show - Moose
The Cambridge Moose Lodge 1211 Bike & Car Show is almost here!
Join us for a full day of cars, bikes, food, music & patriotic fun
Registration begins at 10 am, show begins at 12 p.m.
Trophy presentations are at 3 p.m.
$20 registration fee for all cars and motorcycles.
FREE admission for spectators.
DJ Buddy Bloom will be spinning your favorite tuns from 10 am - 4 pm to keep the party going all day long.
Enjoy delicious food, cold beverages, raffles, and plenty of amazing vehicles from across the region.
WHEN THE SHOW ENDS... the fun doesn't stop!
Night Train Band takes the stage inside the hall from 7-10 p.m.
Just a $5 cover charge for an evening (for non-members and guests) of great live music, dancing, and fun with friends.
Whether you're bringing a classic car, custom bike, hot rod, muscle car, truck, or just coming to enjoy the show, this is one patriotic celebration you won't want to miss!
Invite your friends, share this event, and help us make this one of the best Bike & Car shows on Maryland's Eatern Shore
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September 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Taste of Cambridge
Tickets are now on sale for the 18th Taste of Cambridge.
General Admission Advance Ticket: $55.00
General Admission Day-Of Ticket: $65.00
Ticket holders will have exclusive access to sample cook-off entries from five categories:
Crab Cake
Seafood Soup or Stew
Crab Specialty
Maryland Classic **New This Year**
Dessert
Click Here to Buy Tickets
We are beyond grateful for the support of our community, which allows us to continue our revitalization efforts of Downtown Cambridge, as well as support our merchants, restaurants and galleries through ongoing events and activities.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Cambridge Main Street is seeking sponsors for the 18th Taste of Cambridge at various levels.
Click Here for more info on SPONSORSHIP
www.downtowncambridge.org
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September 26, 2026
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black Lecture
Join us Saturday, September 26 at 1:30pm-2:30pm at Chesapeake College at 418 Race St. for a lecture by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War. $40.00 admission
With each paid lecture ticket, you’ll receive a personalized, autographed copy of the book by Dr. Edda Fields-Black.
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September 26, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Beacon of Hope: Veterans Gala
Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 6pm-10pm at 447 Race Street. The Beacon of Hope: Veterans Gala is more than a formal evening. As part of the inaugural Harriet Tubman Summit, this black-tie event is rooted in gratitude, resilience, and community. Inspired by the courage and service of both Harriet Tubman and our nation’s veterans, the evening will bring together veterans, families, and supporters for a night of reflection, reconnection, and honor. Harriet Tubman’s deep connection to the land as a nurturer, provider, and guide serves as inspiration for the evening. Her legacy reminds us how the land can sustain, heal, and bring people together.
Guests will experience an elegant autumn-inspired farm-to-table dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients from Eastern Shore farms, watermen, and producers. More than a meal, the evening is designed as a storytelling experience. Each course will share the history, culture, and significance behind the food served to the table. Through thoughtful hospitality and community fellowship, the gala will celebrate the traditions of the Chesapeake Bay while honoring service, sacrifice, and unity.
The evening will also feature a special keynote address from a distinguished guest, creating a powerful moment of inspiration and recognition. Guests are encouraged to dress their best and join us for a night that uplifts, connects, and honors those who have served.
Banquet Seating $75.00
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September 27, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Veteran Retreat and Cookout Day
On Sunday, September 27, from 11:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we invite you to join us at Patriot Point, 750 Taylors Island Road in Madison, MD. As we wind down the Harriet Tubman Summit, come spend the day with us in connection, reflection, and legacy. This is a free event. However, any donation for this event will benefit Patriot Point and its mission.
The Patriot Point Retreat will bring together veterans, families, and community for a meaningful Veteran retreat and Community Cookout. Set on peaceful grounds not far from where Harriet Tubman spent part of her childhood, this gathering creates space to unwind, reconnect, and continue the spirit of the Summit.
We’re here to make sure you’re connected to the benefits you’ve earned through your service, while building relationships that extend beyond this moment.
Join us as we honor service, strengthen community, and carry the legacy forward together.
Use the link to view the Patriot Point property and mission.
https://patriotpoint.org/
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September 27, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Live on the Porch
Live on the Porch with Shredded Cheddar
Join us at Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery for an afternoon at great music, wine, and relaxation.
Admission: FREE
Sip your favorite Layton's Chance wines, relax on the porch, and soak up sounds of this talented duo.
Bring your friends, grab a glass, and enjoy the perfect vineyard vibe!
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September 27, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dorchester Center for the Arts Dual Exhibitions Closing Reception
Graham Slaughter Biannual Photography Competition
The Graham Slaughter Photography Competition has been highlighting and elevating the art of photography since 2005.
This year’s theme: Unspoken. This exhibition asks; how does the art of photography reflect the human experience?
Over 25 photographers across the DMV region explore memory, family, freedom and loss. They capture the personal, the universal and more!
Fragments of Time
A Solo Exhibition of Photographer
Sahm Doherty-Sefton
Doherty-Sefton’s remarkable career as a Time Magazine and White House photographer took her around the globe. She photographed world leaders and history making events.
Her later work is quiet and and introspective. She photographs everyday moments, domestic scenes and natural beauty. Fragments in Time is a celebration of her dynamic career.
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September 28, 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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September 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
City of Cambridge Council Meeeting
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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September 28, 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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September 29, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dorchester Center for the Arts Fall Art Classes: Stained Glass
This class provides a hands-on introduction to the art of Tiffany-stylestained glass using the copper foil method. Beginning and intermediate students will create a beautiful 12” x 12” stained glass panel while learning each step of the process. Instruction includes pattern preparation and troubleshooting, selecting colors that work harmoniously, glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, and final assembly. You’ll also become familiar with the proper use of the tools and equipment needed to complete your project. Please note: For safety, closed-toe shoes are required. Minimum 5, Maximum 7 students Skill level: Beginning & Intermediate Ages: 18 and up Materials: All tools supplied. Material fee of $100 is due at the beginning of class . Day & Time: Tuesdays, 4 - 6pm OR 6 - 8pm Session: 10 weeks Dates: Sept. 29 - Dec. 1 Cost: $175 DCA Member $200 Non-members Location: Classroom
Click Here to Register
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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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Cambridge, MD 21613
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