An exciting slate of workshops, activities, and excursions has been announced for the Upper Shore Youth Environmental Action Summit on Saturday, March 18, 2023, held from 9am–3:30pm. Hosted at Washington College in Chestertown, the Summit is a free event created to inspire and empower middle and high school students in taking local environmental action. Workshops, […]
Continue Reading“Paint the Town” is very popular with plein air artists from all over the mid-Atlantic region. In addition to having the opportunity to paint wonderful scenes, past participating artists often commented that they found Kent County residents to be extremely welcoming, especially those that opened their homes to out-of-town artists. Many residents offered suggestions for […]
Continue ReadingFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month and National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month Choptank Health is building awareness about the importance of pediatric dental health in recognition of February’s designation as National Children’s Dental Health Month and National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored by the American Dental […]
Continue ReadingKent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc. (KART) is hosting its 7th Annual KART Klassic Golf Tournament on April 28, 2023 at Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, DE. Scramble format starting at 1pm. Player Ticket $125 – Per Player: 18 Holes, Post Party Dinner, 4 Door Prize Tickets, 2 Drink Tickets, Longest Drive, Closest to […]
Continue ReadingThe Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Kent County Brewfest, now called Rhythm & Brews, will take place on Saturday, April 15th from 12 pm – 4 pm in Downtown Chestertown. Advance General Admission Tickets are $40 and include access to the event, a sampling glass and tasting tickets. New […]
Continue ReadingNow that the Maryland General Assembly has reconvened for the 445th Legislative Session, ShoreRivers’ advocacy efforts are in full swing. The organization’s advocacy work, which is led by the Riverkeepers, is fundamental to creating system-wide change to protect local rivers against the major issues that impact water quality on the Eastern Shore. ShoreRivers, in partnership […]
Continue ReadingIt is not widely known that TV’s Columbo first originated as a character in the play “Prescription: Murder,” by William Link & Richard L. Levinson. The play never made it to Broadway – it was first performed at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco on January 2, 1962, and ran on tour for 25 weeks […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD – Due to an unforeseen construction event, mammography equipment at the Eleanor and Ethel Leh Women’s Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is non-operational. University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is in the process of replacing the mammography machine with new, state-of-the-art equipment. While the new mammography machine is being acquired […]
Continue ReadingChester River Health Foundation (CRHF) recently elected Chestertown native Kristen Owen to its board of directors for a three-year term. Chester River Health Foundation raises funds to enhance excellence in health care at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Owen, a vice president at Chesapeake Bank and Trust, is deeply rooted in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chestertown Rotary Club presents their second annual “Spring Fling” event at The Chester River Yacht and County Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road in Chestertown, March 18, 2023 starting at 5:30pm. Guests will enjoy an evening’s entertainment including a sumptuous buffet dinner, a roving magician, music and dancing, as well as a silent auction. This […]
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