News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
As they have for the past 11 years, guests will arrive on May 6th at the Talisman Therapeutic Riding farm in Grasonville to enjoy the 149th Kentucky Derby. Gentlemen and ladies, in their iconic hats, will view a live broadcast of the Derby as they sip mint juleps and enjoy a Southern style dinner, prepared […]
Continue ReadingTalisman’s Derby committee is not able to literally put their heads together, but that Is not stopping the group from planning this year’s version of the organization’s signature event. Each year at TTR’s Derby Live! old and new friends gather together for a great party complete with dinner, mint juleps, bourbon tasting, horses, and hats. […]
Continue Reading’tis the season. The holiday season is upon us. Although it won’t be quite like it has in the past. Many towns have canceled their usual events, such as Santa’s arrival, parades and tree lighting ceremonies. And some towns have some unusual trees for the season. Here are few along with photos. (Unless noted, photos […]
Continue ReadingDespite the challenges the pandemic poses, Talisman Therapeutic Riding continues pursue its mission of serving kids and adults who can benefit from the wholistic approach that connects riders and one of 12 very gentle horses. Lessons at the Grasonville organization are ongoing because of a limited number of professional staff and a long list of […]
Continue ReadingKent Youth of Chestertown, which funds initiatives to serve at risk youth, awarded a $9700.00 grant to Grasonville based Talisman Therapeutic Riding to work with at-risk youth from across the Eastern Shore. Bets Durham, Board President of Kent Youth, said they were impressed by Talisman’s TTRiding for At Risk Youth program. “It just fit so […]
Continue ReadingTalisman Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is planning for a busy 2020 with many events and activities scheduled at its 30-acre location in Grasonville in Queen Anne’s County. Talisman serves wounded warriors and individuals of all ages living with emotional, physical or cognitive disabilities. In the upcoming year, Talisman expects to provide over 3200 lesson. Talisman CEO […]
Continue ReadingSTEVENSVILLE, MD – On Thursday, July 26, 2018 Haven Ministries opened Hope Warehouse, a new warehouse offering used appliances, furniture and building supplies for purchase in Queenstown. According to Krista Pettit, Executive Director of Haven Ministries, the sales of items at a reduced cost to the public will support Haven Ministries other ministries in the […]
Continue ReadingMaryland State Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Queen Anne’s County convenience store early this morning and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the armed robber. On April 8 just before 12 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack responded to the 7-Eleven store located at 110 Pullman […]
Continue Reading(Saint Martin’s Ministries) Avid readers know how a well-written book can transport you to another time and place. Enjoying a fictional story or the telling of a real-life event can be both entertaining and educational. But how do authors get from an idea for a book to an actual published title? Area residents can get […]
Continue Reading