ON-GOING
EVENTS
Now through July 11
Advance tickets are now available for the Crab Cook-Off,
part of the Taste of Cambridge, downtown’s biggest event of the year. This 5th annual event happens 5
to 10 pm Taste of Cambridge brings out
the thousands to celebrate the culture of the Maryland blue crab and the
tradition of our local watermen and crab houses.Entry to the festival is
free. Tickets for the crab cook-off
cost $20. For credit card purchases,
call the Chamber at 410-228-3575.
Now through August
21 The Visions America organization is now accepting staff
positions for its summer camp program as well as accepting applications for
youth aged 6 to 14 years. The 10-week
program boasts of field trips, free meals and lots of fun and activities. Call Sharon Wilson for a schedule, registration
and fees information at 410-901-9131.
Now through August
27 It’s Blackwater Paddle and Pedal Adventure Kayaking Adventures time
for ages 6 to adult. Explore the rivers
of Dorchester County and learn flat water kayaking and local wildlife and
history. The adventure begins Monday,
June 15 from 9 am to 12 noon and runs until Thursday, August 27th. For details call 410-901-9255.
Now through September 2
“Ridin’ to the Rhythm” picture contest to benefit the
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School students’ foreign trip is now going on
with entry deadline on September 2nd. If you are between the ages of 3 to 17, you are eligible. Send your best picture to Ridin’ to the
Rhythm, 3408 Choptank Drive, East New Market, MD 21631. For complete details, call 443-205-2938.
Now thru October 15 The Main
Street Farmers’ Market, features fresh local produce, meats, cheese, bread,
herbs, plants, and more. Look for Butter Pot Farm, Harris Farm, S.B. Farms,
Well’s Berry Farm, and others. The market runs every Thursday, 3:30–6:30pm,
near the corner of Academy and Muir Streets.
On going Local
optometrist Dr. Carey Willey is offering a no-cost eye assessment to infants
under the new Infant See Program launched by former President Carter and the
American Optometric Association. Dr.
Willey will provide a one-time eye assessment at Cambridge Family Eyecare on
401 Race Street. To schedule an exam,
call 410-228-0500.
On going Colon
cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Over 50?
See your doctor about screening tests for colon cancer and contact the
Dorchester County Health Department, 3 Cedar Street in Cambridge, about the
possibility of no-cost screening. Call
410-228-3223
On going The
Hospice of Queen Anne’s is offering the “Memory Bear” to families that the
hospice has served as a meaningful keepsake of a special loved one. The bear is 10 inches in size and will
include a pocket on the back that can be used to hold a photo or other
keepsake. For more information, call
Deb Gilmer at 443-262-4112.
On going The
Dorchester County Historical Society is in need of volunteers to organize and
set up a small museum library. If
you’re interested but have no experience, DCHS will gladly train you. If you’d like to volunteer in another
capacity, call Ann at 410-228-7953.
On going You can
sponsor a dog run or cat cage for 6 months or a year and help the Dorchester
Humane Society, Sponsorship levels
range from $50 to $300. Your
sponsorship information will be displayed in the front lobby of the Society. Call Sharon Keutmann (Cute-man)at the
shelter at 443-521-9340…or visit her at 4930 Bucktown Road in Cambridge
Saturday
July 4 Celebrate
Cambridge’s 325th anniversary and the birth of our nation on the
grounds of Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge. Live music by Golden Touch and DJ Ben
Parks. There’s also a tailgating party,
great food, specialty vendors and a Kids Zone.
Gates open at 2 pm and admission is free.
Don't forget to stay for the fireworks at dusk
July 4 There’s
an old fashioned July 4th parade and picnic in Allen, MD. Parade lineup is at 1:30pm on Upper Ferry
Road. The parade will begin at 2pm
followed by a picnic at the Allen Community Hall. Pick-up softball and volleyball games will be open to all ages
and there will be a bounce house for the children. Sponsored by the Allen Lions Club. For more information, call 410-742-2357.
Sunday
July 5 The
2009 Kennedy Fitzgerald Pick Up or Shut Up event will be held all day and is
dedicated to cleaning up the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. It’s organized by the Chesapeake
Ecoproject. Teams of at least 2 are
encouraged to sign up, clean up, and then join everyone else at Foxy’s Marina
Bar in St Michaels from 5 to 7 pm.
Submit entries to kfpickupgmail.com.
Monday-Friday
July 6-10 The
Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, 5330 Bethlehem Road in Preston will have its
Vacation Bible School (VBS) with the theme “Crocodile Dock”. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm and VBS will
begin at 6:30pm and run until 8:30 pm.
Children ages 4 through 5th grade may pre-register by calling
410-673-1379.
Tuesday
July 7 Feed
the Children, an international hunger relief organization, will distribute a
tractor-trailer full of food items to 10 Washington Street in Cambridge. This food distribution will be held in
conjunction with the Happy Family Prayer Ministry event which will take place
on Sunday, July 12th and continue throughout the month of July.
Wednesday
July 8 The
Activities Singles Klub (ASK) will hold its general membership meeting
beginning at 6 pm at Denny’s Restaurant in Easton. As always, the meetings are open to the public. The meeting’s theme is “Something Will Be
Fishy”. For reservations and/or
information, call 410-673-1481.
Friday
July 10 The
Dorchester County Historical Society will present a workshop “Herbs—Back To the
Future” from 9:30 to 11:30 am on its LaGrange campus. The Helen C. Barber Herb Garden will be the featured example of a
traditional herb garden. The cost is $5
per person. Call DCHS at 410-228-7953
to reserve your spot.
July 10 The
13th annual Rich Colburn Choptank River Dinner Cruise will leave
Suicide Bridge Restaurant on the paddlewheel boat “The Dorothy Megan” near
Secretary at 6 pm sharp. The featured
entertainer will be Shelley Abbott and Suicide Bridge Restaurant will provide a
special dinner. Tickets for this year’s
cruise will be $75 per person and can be obtained in advance by calling
410-924-0098.
Sunday
July 12 Come
and enjoy great Southern Gospel Music with the Skyline Boys Quartet, sponsored
by Faith Baptist Fellowship in Cambridge.
The place is the Pleasant Day Adult Daycare Center beginning at
6:30pm. A love offering will be
taken. For information, call 410-221-8510.
Monday-Thursday
July 13-16 Shore
Kids Camp for children ages 7 through 12 who have diabetes and asthma is accepting
reservations for the summer session.
The day camp will be held at the MEBA Engineering School in Easton and
meets daily from 8:45 am to 4 pm. Cost
is $75; some scholarships are available.
To register, contact the Shore Health System at 410-822-1000.
Thursday
July 16 The
Center for Integrative Medicine, an affiliate of Shore Health System, will
offer a free lecture by Richard Gibson entitled “Overcoming Your Fear of
Flying”. The lecture begins at 6:30 pm
at 607-B Dutchman’s Lane in Easton. To
register, call 410-770-9400.
Saturday
July 18 The
Atlantic UM Church, 4th & Baltimore Streets in Ocean City, will
present a free outdoor concert on the lawn beginning at 6 PM. Worship with the Waves of Worship Praise
Team. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy
the concert. For more information, call
410-289-7430.
July 18 The
New Revived United Methodist Church in Smithville will hold a gospel concert
featuring the Rev. James Flowers and Family from Fort Washington, MD at 4 pm at
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School.
Advanced tickets $12…at the door $15; children ages 4 through 10 are
$5. For tickets or more information,
call 410-228-2843.
Sunday
July 19 Save
the date! It’s time to break ground for
the New Dimensions Church Groundbreaking Ceremony on Jersey Road just before
the overpass in Salisbury. Festivities
begin at 5 pm. Questions or need
directions, call 410-749-7732.
Monday-Thursday
July 20-23 Once
again, it’s time for the annual UCA Summer Cheer Camp at the Sandy Hill
Elementary School gym from 8:30 am to 4:30 om.
This 4-day camp is for the older cheerleader, ages 11 to 15. Any questions, call Wendy Hughes at
410-463-0709.
Saturday
July 25 There’s a
crab feast and dance from 3 to 8 pm at the American Legion in Hurlock. It’s an all you can eat and drink
affair. There will also be a live band
“Divided Highway” from 4 to 8 pm.
Delicious Maryland crabs, crab soup, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, steamed corn
and more!
July 25 The
Dorchester County Historical Society will present a workshop entitled ”Telling
Your Story: A Gift to Those You Love.” The class will be ed by Joan Katz. You will draw on your memories as well as
photos, keepsakes, private and public data to assist you in the process of writing
your legacy. The class runs from 9:30
am to 3:30 pm and the cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Call 410-228-7953 to register or for more
information.
Friday-Sunday
July 31-August 2 P.J.
Campbell, owner of PJ’s Shoes and Sports, donated over $2,000 to the Shore
Health System Child Development Center following the store’s Spring shoe
sale. The next shoe sale is scheduled
for Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st from 9:30
am to 9 pm and Sunday, August 2nd from noon to 5 pm. PJ’s is located at 8223 Elliott Road next to
Giant in Easton.