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Your resource for events throughout the community in Kent, Queen Anne's, lower Cecil counties in Maryland, Middletown, Delaware and beyond. COMMUNITY EVENTS Every Thurs 3:30pm-6pm - Kent Island Farmers Market at Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Variety of foods, herbs, pet treats, and much more; Rain or shine; Call 410-643-3283; https://kifm830.wixsite.com/kifm/; On Facebook at kentislandfarmersmarket; dianebedline@gmail.com . Every Sat 8am-12pm - Easton Farmers Market at 100 N. Harrison St., municipal parking lot, Easton; Rain or shine; www.facebook.com/eastonmarylandfarmersmarket. Every Sat 8am-12pm - Chestertown Farmers Market on High St. in downtown Chestertown; Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, herbs, breads, soaps, plants, flowers, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, cheese, wine, chocolates, honey, butter, baked goods, berries, jam, pet treats, alpaca & wool products, artisans, crafters, and more; www.chestertownfarmersmarket.org . Every Sun 9am-1pm - Centreville Farmers Market at 101 Lawyers Row, Centreville; Call 410-708-0151; centrevillefarmersmkt@gmail.com . Through June 13th - National Music Festival at various venues presenting over 30 concerts; For concert schedules, tickets & festival passes, call 443-480-0221; For details, contact info@nationalmusic.us or visit www.nationalmusic.us . Through July 25th - Quilt Exhibit “American Quilt Study Group: Nineteenth Century Blues Quilt Exhibit” at The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4th St., Denton; Call 443-448-4611. Through July 31st - Recreational striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay; Harvest; One fish per person, per day; Minimum length 19 inches; Maximum length 24 inches; Fishing license is required; https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/ Through Oct. 31st - Platform Tennis for ages 16 and older at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $75/resident, $90/nonresident; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/ Wed, June 3rd - Ceramics Spring Open Studio and Drop-in Pastel Studio at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; June 5th-July 5th Tawny Chatmon: Private Collection of the Chatmon Family and Richard Marks & Amy Haines; June 5th Reception & Curators’ Talk: The New Colossus, Open Studio: Esteban del Valle; June 6th Magical Cyanotype: Visiting Artist Workshop with Brett Day Windham; June 7th-21st Workshop: Using your Smartphone to Capture Life Moments; June 9th-August 9th Lisa Elmaleh: Promised Land; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org . Wed, June 3rd - Adults-Only Unearth a Story Summer Reading Kickoff at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; June 6th Unearth a Story Summer Reading; June 8th Tech Help Drop In; June 9th Friends of the Library Book Donations, KCPL Finance Committee; Book Donations; Get your library card for free movies, ebooks, online classes, and much more; Board members needed; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org . Wed, June 3rd - Bouncing Babies, Story Time, and Social Services at QAC Public Libraries in Centreville and Stevensville; June 4th Paint by Numbers, Family Law Clinic; June 5th Playdough Playday; June 6th Summer Reading Kickoff, Creative Sound Lab; June 8th Mobile Library: Digging for Dinos, June 9th Mobile Library: Digging for Dinos, Mother Goose on the Loose, Preschool Storytime; June 10th Mobile Library: Digging for Dinos, Bouncing Babies; June 11th Mobile Library: Digging for Dinos, Good Vibes Book Discussion, P.J. Storytime; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org . Wed, June 3rd 12pm - RH Senior’s Lunch Group meets at 21273 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Open to all seniors; Meets 1st Wed Monthly; Call 410-810-2074. Thurs, June 4th - Slow Birding at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; June 5th Healing Walk; June 6th Pride Nature Walk, First Saturday Walk; June 9th See a Flower, Draw a Flower; June 11th Forrest Music, Slow Birding; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org . Thurs, June 4th - Plein Air Painting Club, Handbuilding Clay, Beginner Plus Wheel at RiverArts, 343 High St., Chestertown; June 6th KidSPOT Saturday Drop In, Mending Workshop; June 9th Beginner Wheel, Tapestry Tuesdays; June 11th Plein Air Painting Club, Handbuilding Clay, Beginner Plus Wheel; Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Photography Club; Every Sat. KidSpot 9am-12pm; Every Tues.-Sun. Open Studio; Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Tapestry; Call 410-778-6300; www.ctownra.org . Thurs, June 4th - Yoga on Navy Point at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; June 5th Into to Sailing Small Craft, Coffee & Wood Chips, Historic Workboat Experience Cruises; June 6th Intro to Sailing Small Craft, Historic Workboat Experience Cruises, Guided Tour: Boats of the Bay: Racing Boats; June 7th Family Funday Sunday, Historic Workboat Experience Cruises, Guided Tour: Blue Crabs From Bay to Table; June 11th Yoga on Navy; Call 410-745-4941; www.cbmm.org . Fri-Sun, June 5th-21st - “Chicago” at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill; Fri’s & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $25/adults, $20/members, $15/students; For tickets call 410-556-6003; Visit www.concordtheatricals.com ; www.churchhilltheatre.org . Fri, June 5th 5pm-7pm - First Friday Celebration in Downtown Chestertown; Extended shopping hours and specials; www.downtownchestertown.org . Fri, June 5th 5pm-7pm - Family Fun Night at Kent County Middle School, E. Campus Ave., Chestertown; Family fun, music, book giveaways, food, community resources, Kona Ice, carnival games, kickball, basketball, corn hole, and more; Call 410-778-1771; www.kcmseents.org Fri, June 5th 4pm-7pm - Bridging Our Community: Building Hope & Connection at QAC YMCA, 210 Vincit St., Centreville; Fun activities, live music, gaga ball pit, art project, resources & food trucks; Special guest from Australia, Matt Runnalls; Visit https://channelmarker.org/ymca-event Fri, June 5th 6pm-7:30pm - Dinner at Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474, 8631 Bell Rose Lane, Chestertown; $10/pp; Wing Night with French fries; Frozen margarita special; Call 410-778-6370. Fri, June 5th 5pm-8pm - Open Mic Night at The Republicans of Kent Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com ; www.kentcountyrcc.com Sat & Sun, June 6th & 7th - Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival at Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Dr., Chester; Vintage cars, classic boats, motorcycles, tractors, and more; Call 410-643-4101; www.chesapeakebaymotoringfestival.org . Sat, June 6th 7pm-10pm - “Del-Mar” at Millington VFW Post #652, 30922 River Rd.; Dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month; All are welcome; Find us on Facebook; Call 410-928-3234; vfwpost652@gmail.com . Sat & Sun, June 6th & 7th - Free Yoga Weekend at Slack Tide Yoga Studio’s New Location, 400 S. Cross St., Chestertown; Free; Featuring complimentary classes & special opportunities to explore memberships; www.slacktideyoga.com . Sat’s, June 6th-Aug. 29th 10am-2pm - Toys Through the Ages Summer Exhibit on display at Wright’s Chance & Tucker House Museums; Group tours welcome; 119 S. Commerce St. & 124 S. Commerce St., Centreville; www.qachistorialsociety.org . Sat, June 6th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Sat, June 6th 11:30am Until Sold Out - Fish Dinner at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; $15 carry out only; Benefits RHVFC; Call 410-639-7888; www.rockhallvfc.org . Sat, June 6th - License-free fishing day in Maryland for all state residents and visitors; Call 866-344-8889; www.dnr.maryland.gov . Sat, June 6th 7:30pm - The Mardi Gras Kings (formerly Dixie Power Trio) at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; $25/pp; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org . Sat & Sun, June 6th & 7th - Driving Tour of the Museums of Kent County; Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 12pm-3pm; To start of tour pick up a Museum Passport and get it stamped at each museum you visit for a chance to win a prize; Free; For list of museums & addresses, visit www.museumsofkent.org . Sat, June 6th 4pm-10pm - Town of Church Hill’s 150th Birthday Celebration at Church Hill Park, 1130 Sudlersville Rd., Church Hill; Parade 4pm; Community Fair 6pm-9pm; Fireworks 9pm; Food trucks, bounce house, rock climbing wall, obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, bubble stations, live music, touch-a-truck, magic show, and much more; mcoursey@churchhillmd.com . Sat, June 6th 6pm-10pm - Disco For Dogs, Boogie For The Bow-Wows at The Flying Decoy Bar & Grill, 21270 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; $55/pp; Food stations, DJ and dancing, cash bar, raffle prizes; Benefits The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County; Costumes encouraged; Tickets at www.flyingdecoy24.com . Sat, June 6th 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent during the Farmers Market at Kent Republican Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com ; www.kentcountyrcc.com Tues, June 9th 6:30pm - Public hearing to consider Resolution 2026-03 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, Resolution 2026-04 Amending the Town of Millington Fee Schedule, and 2026–05 Establishment of Assessed Real Property Tax Rate at 402 Cypress St., Millington; Call 410-928-3880 or email townadmin@millingtonmd.us . Wed, June 10th 1pm-3pm - Introduction to the Spinning Wheel Class at The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4th St., Denton; $40/members, $60/others; To register call 443-448-4611. Thurs, June 11th 10am-2pm - MVA On Wheels & Online at 848 High St., Chestertown; No appointment needed for tag returns or individual registration renewal; For an appointment for all other services, a list of Motor Vehicle Administration services offered on the bus or to verify the bus schedule call 410-768-7000; www.mva.maryland.gov/ Thurs-Thurs, June 11th-18th - Early Voting for Primary Election at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; For details call 410-778-0038, 410-758-0832, 410-996-5310 or 410-770-8099; Learn more at www.kentcountyelections.org . Thurs, June 11th 12pm - Lunch & Lore with Chris Cerino at Bordley History Center, 301 High St, Chestertown; Drop in with your lunch to explore local history with local experts; director@kentcountyhistory.org . Fri, June 12th - Deadline to complete application for Zero-Interest Disaster Relief Loans to eligible commercial oyster harvesters; For complete details, contact 410-267-6807 or oysterloans@marbidco.org ; www.marbidgo.org . Fri, June 12th 6:30pm - Public hearing on the proposed real property tax increase for the Town of Millington at 402 Cypress St., Millington; Call 410-928-3880. Fri, June 12th 5pm-7pm - Dinner at Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474, 8631 Bell Rose Lane, Chestertown; $12/pp; Taco Bar; Frozen margarita special; Call 410-778-6370. Sat, June 13th 8am - Free “Fathers Day” haircuts & Breakfast at Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center and Museum at 410 Little Kidwell Ave., Centreville; Call 443-239-2110; juneteenthqa@gmail.com . Sat, June 13th 11am-2pm - 12th Annual Backyard Bash Summer Kick-Off at Recovery In Motion, 300 Scheeler Rd., Chestertown; Family fun, sand art, inflatables, balloon artist, face painting, food truck, music by Deejae Real, resources & more; First 300 people to sign-in receive free food ticket; Call 410-490-4715; jennifer.mccready@maryland.gov . Sat, June 13th 7:30pm - Bluegrass Under the Stars with The Larry Stephenson Band at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; $25/pp; Cash bar; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org . Sat, June 13th 10am - Juneteenth Parade & Festival at Kennard Elementary School, 420 Little Kidwell Ave., Centreville; Parade begins at QACHS & ends at KES; Free, community festival featuring artists displaying their crafts, exhibits & vendors; Food trucks & drinks available; Call 443-239-2110; juneteenthqa@gmail.com . Sat, June 13th 10am - Smoked Beef Sale at Chestertown Vol. Fire Co., 211 Maple Ave., Chestertown; www.chestertownvfc.org . Sat, June 13th 8am-12pm - Empty Bowls event with Chestertown RiverArts at the Farmers Market on High St., downtown Chestertown; Donate $20 to the Kent County Food Pantry and take home a beautiful handmade bowl; Bring canned or boxed food for the donation box; Call 410-778-6300; www.ctownra.org Sat, June 13th 12pm-5pm - Guardian of the Pearl: Bags, Beef & Beer Cornhole Tournament at the Rock Hall Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall; 12pm registration & practice; 1pm-5pm beef & beer; Open to public; Music; Cash only, ATM on site; Guaranteed prize payout of $2,000; $25/entry fee; All proceeds benefit RHVFC; Register online at www.rockhallvfc.org ; Call 410-708-0492. Sat, June 13th 9am-1pm - Blueberry Boogie 5K Walk/Run at Godfrey’s Farm, 302 Leager Rd., Sudlersville; Benefits Benedictine; Call 410-438-3509; ashleyg@godfreysfarm.com . Sat, June 13th 1pm-2:30pm - DASH Freedom to Dream Academy at Sumner Hall, 206 S. Queen St., Chestertown; Monthly reading program designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading; Ages 5-10 years old; All are welcome; Register at www.sumnerhall.org/dash. Sat, June 13th - License-free fishing day in Maryland for all state residents and visitors; Call 866-344-8889; www.dnr.maryland.gov . Sun, June 14th 7:30am-10:30am - All You Can Eat Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Held 2nd Sunday of each month; $12/ages 13 and older, $6/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100. Sun, June 14th 11am-3pm - Community Day at Betterton American Legion Post 246, 11 Sixth Ave.; Petting zoo, corn hole, face painting, bounce hosue, flag retirement ceremony, food and more; Call 410-348-5227. Sun, June 14th 5pm-6:30pm - Kent County Drum Circle at Airy Hill Stables, 7886 Airy Hill Road, Chestertown; Social hour 5pm; All adults & teenagers welcome; No experience required; Bring any type of percussion instrument (drum, tambourine, plastic bucket, two sticks) or just come; Instruments will be available; Join us for fun, community, stress relief, and to bang a drum. Mon, June 15th 6pm - Town of Galena Park & Tree Committee Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com . Mon, June 15th 12pm - 3rd Annual Kent Co. Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Chester River Yacht & Country Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Rd, Chestertown; 11am registration; $150/pp, $600/foursome; For registration & sponsorship info, visit www.kentchamber.org/golftournament. Tues, June 16th 6pm-8:30pm - 206 Tuesdays at Six Open Mic at QAC Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Free; All welcome; Acoustic musicians, writers, poets, etc.; RSVP to 410-758-2520; www.queenannescountyarts.com . Tues, June 16th 6pm - Chevrolet Corvette Fans “No” Club Corvette Enthusiasts meet at Procolino’s, Kent Plaza, Chestertown; Meets monthly every third Tues. at 6pm, March-Nov., weather permitting; No dues, rules, regs, by-laws, officers, agenda; A social gathering of like-minded Corvette enthusiasts; m.waal@breezeline.net . Wed, June 17th 5pm-6pm - Stop The Bleed Training at Kent Island Branch of QAC Public Library, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville; Learn simple, lifesaving skills to help during an emergency; Learn more & register at www.umm.edu/stopthebleed. Wed, June 17th 4pm-6pm - Summer Gathering at Piney Grove, 7281 Wilkins Ln., Chestertown; Fundraiser for Kent County Historical Society; Good company, refreshments & science surroundings; Tickets $50-$150; Reservations required; www.kentcountyhistory.org . Thurs, June 18th 1pm-4pm - Flower Show: “Celebrating Maryland’s Eastern Shore” at The Packing House, 411-A Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge; Free, open to public; 9 garden clubs of the Eastern Shore exhibit floral designs & local horticulture; www.talbotcountygc.org . Thurs, June 18th 5pm-8pm - Camp New Dawn Fundraiser at QA’s Co. 4-H Park, 100 Dulin Park, Centreville; $60/adult, $30/ages 6-16, Free/ages 5 & under; BBQ Dinner, Kona Ice, cash bar, silent auction (adults), lucky draw (kids); Live music: Ryan Forrester; Benefits Camp New Dawn; vcorcoran@compassregionalhospice.org . Fri, June 19th 10am-3pm - Project Bag & Pillow Class at The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4th St., Denton; $30; Call 443-448-4611. Fri, June 19th - 88th Annual Down River Race from Chester River Yacht & Country Club to Rock Hall Yacht Club; $30/registration; All classes welcome; Register at https://rockhallyachtclub.org/regattas; Call 302-270-0020; Email vicecommodore@rockhallyachtclub.org . Fri-Sun, June 19th-21st 10am-5pm - 38th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; Boating history; Free boat rides; Maritime vendors, juried artists, nautical flea market, children’s activities, Field of Dreams (boats for sale), food vendors & more; For ticket and details, contact chesapeakebayacbs@gmail.com ; www.ccmm.org . Sat, June 20th 10am-2pm - Diary Quilt Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4 St., Denton; $60/member, $75/non-member; For more information or to sign up, call 410-829-5136. Sat, June 20th 9am-3pm - Safe Sitter Class at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Health Education Center, 219 South Washington St., Easton; Ages 11-13; $50/pp, Safe Sitter kit included; Registration encouraged, space is limited; To register, contact gladys.peeples@umm.edu ; Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5234; www.umms.org/shore. Sat, June 20th 7:30pm - Hot Sauce, a spicy mix of Flemenco inspired favorites at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; $25/pp; Cash bar; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org . Sat, June 20th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Sat, June 20th 10am-2pm - Antique Airplane Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome, 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey; Open to public, free admission, family friendly; Tour the Massey Air Museum, DC-3, An-2 & hangars; Excellent photo & viewing area; Call 410-928-5270; email@masseyaero.org ; www.masseyaero.org . Mon-Sun, June 22nd-July 26th - Green Room Gang at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill; Call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org . Mon-Fri, June 22nd-26th 11am-4pm - Summer Drama Camp at the American Legion, 21423 Sharp St., Rock Hall; $250 (sliding scale if needed); Ages 6-16; Lunch & snacks provided; Theater games, improv, playwriting; Show for the audience at the end of camp; Contact themommadrama@gmail.com or 415-269-0786. Tues, June 23rd 10:30am - The Art of iPhone Photography in Hynson Lounge at Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; $10/admission; Acclaimed photographer Karen Klinedinst; www.washcoll.edu . Tues, June 23rd - Maryland Primary Election; Call 410-778-0038, 410-758-0832, 410-996-5310 or 410-770-8099; www.kentcountyelections.org . Wed, June 24th 9am-4pm - Barn Block Painting Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4 St., Denton; 100/member, $120/non-member; All supplied & blank blocks included; Please contact Victoria 2 weeks before class about your design; To sign up, call 410-253-9716. Thurs, June 25th 12pm - Lunch & Lore with Leslie Raimond at Bordley History Center, 301 High St, Chestertown; Drop in with your lunch to explore local history with local experts; director@kentcountyhistory.org . Fri, June 26th 7:30pm - Joe Holt’s Summer Friday “Unsupervised” at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Cash bar; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org . Sat, June 27th 6:30am-5pm - Jim Gent Memorial Bay2Bay Ride starting at Betterton Vol. Fire Co.; Four routes between 26 and 102 miles in length; Benefits Chestertown Lions Club charities; Call 410-324-7117; bay2bayride@chestertownlions.org . Sat, June 27th 7pm - Danny Paisley (Bluegrass) at Chestertown Vol. Fire Co., 211 Maple Ave., Chestertown; www.chestertownvfc.org . Mon, June 29th 7pm - Town of Galena Planning & Zoning Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com . Wed, July 1st - Fireworks at Kent Narrows, Kent Island. Thurs, July 2nd 5:30pm - Island Vibes Caribbean Pub Nite at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org . Thurs, July 2nd - Fireworks at Queen Anne’s Co. High School in Centreville, MD. Fri, July 3rd 9:15pm - Fireworks at dusk over Rock Hall Harbor; Music simulcast on 90.5 WKHS beginning 7:30pm; Rain date Fri., July 5th; Donations may be sent to Rock Hall Fireworks Fund, PO Box 571, Rock Hall, MD 21661; Call 410-639-7611; www.rockhallmd.com . Sat, July 4th - Fireworks over the Middle River in Middle River, MD. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at downtown Dover, DE. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Easton Parkway (Rt. 322) & St. Michaels Rd., Easton. Sat, July 4th - License-free fishing day in Maryland for all state residents and visitors; Call 866-344-8889; www.dnr.maryland.gov . Sat, July 4th - Fireworks on the beach at N. Division St. and Uptown at Northside Park, Ocean City. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Smryna Clayton Little League Fields, Smyrna, DE. Sat, July 4th 9:30pm - Fireworks at the beach South of Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Lewes Beach area, Lewes, DE. Sat, July 4th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Great Marsh Park, Cambridge. Sat, July 4th - Independence Day Fireworks at Wilmer Park over the Chester River in Chestertown; www.mainstreetchestertown.org . Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Silver Lake Park, Middletown, DE. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Meadow Park, Elkton. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at University of Delaware Athletic Complex, Newark, DE. Sat, July 4th 9pm - Fireworks at Annapolis Harbor, Annapolis. Sat, July 4th - Fireworks at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE. Sun, July 5th 12pm-4pm - Kent County Waterman’s Day & Boat Dockingn Contest at Rock Hall Harbor, Rock Hall; Friendly competitions, boat docking skills, local seafood, and more; www.rockhallmd.com . Sun, July 5th - Fireworks over the Canal at Chesapeake City. Sun, July 5th - Fireworks on the Susquehanna River, Havre De Grace. Mon-Sat, July 6th-11th - Staff Week Summer Camp at Elks Camp Barrett in Crownsville, MD; Call 410-708-5098; www.elkscampbarrett.org . Mon, July 6th 7pm - Town of Galena Mayor & Council Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com . Mon, July 6th - Certification of the Primary Election Results; Deadline for local boards to receive absentee ballots by mail; Call 410-778-0038, 410-758-0832, 410-996-5310 or 410-770-8099; www.kentcountyelections.org . Mon, July 6th 7pm - Live Playwrights’ Society at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org . Mon-Fri, July 6th-31st - Playmakers Camp at Garfield Center of the Arts, 210 High St, Chestertown; Ages 8-11/$450; Ages 12-15/$500; Register online at www.garfieldcenter.org/camps. Thurs, July 9th 12pm - Lunch & Lore with Jaelon T. Moaney at Bordley History Center, 301 High St, Chestertown; Drop in with your lunch to explore local history with local experts; director@kentcountyhistory.org . Thurs-Sat, July 9th-11th - Talbot County Fair at Talbot Agricultural Center, 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton; Call 410-822-8007; www.talbotcountyfair.org . Fri, July 10th - Deadline for Tidewater Trader’s Hunt Issue Early Bird Discount; For details call George at 410-778-1262 ext. 2002; george@tidewatertrader.com ; www.tidewatertrader.com . Sat, July 11th 5pm-9pm - Reimagined Runway Gala at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Annual fashion extravaganza; Silent auction; Call 410-778-6300; www.ctownra.org/ Sun-Fri, July 12th-17th - Co-Ed Residential Camp at Elks Camp Barrett in Crownsville, MD; Young people from all backgrounds develop & grow while enjoying outdoor adventure & fun; Promotes physical, mental, social & emotional growth; Call 410-708-5098; www.elkscampbarrett.org . Sun, July 12th 5pm-6:30pm - Kent County Drum Circle at Airy Hill Stables, 7886 Airy Hill Road, Chestertown; Social hour 5pm; All adults & teenagers welcome; No experience required; Bring any type of percussion instrument (drum, tambourine, plastic bucket, two sticks) or just come; Instruments will be available; Join us for fun, community, stress relief, and to bang a drum. Tues, July 14th - Deadline to register for Delaware Burn Camp at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford; Free camp for ages 6-18 years that have sustained burns (minor to serious injury) that required the child be seen by a physician; Transportation available; To register, visit www.delawareburncamp.com . Wed-Sat, July 15th-18th - Kent County Fair at Kent Ag Center, Rt. 21, 21349 Tolchester Beach Rd., Chestertown; Call 410-778-1661; www.kentcountyfair.org . Wed, July 15th - Deadline to send check, cash or money order for KCHS 50th Reunion; $50/per person; Reunion is Aug. 15th; Send to Mark Mumford, PO Box 912, Chestertown, MD 21620; For info, email drummajormark@aol.com or call 410-778-0022. Fri, July 17th 4:30pm - Kent Co. Youth Goose & Duck Calling Competition at Kent Co. Fair Ag Center, 21349 Tolchester Beach Rd., Chestertown; Open to all youth; Call 410-778-1661; kentagcenter@gmail.com ; www.kentcountyfair.org ; Find on Facebook. Sat, July 18th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Sat, July 18th 10am-2pm - Diary Quilt Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4 St., Denton; $60/member, $75/non-member; For more information or to sign up, call 410-829-5136. Sun-Thurs, July 19th-23rd - Co-Ed Residential Camp at Elks Camp Barrett in Crownsville, MD; Young people from all backgrounds develop & grow while enjoying outdoor adventure & fun; Promotes physical, mental, social & emotional growth; Call 410-708-5098; www.elkscampbarrett.org . Thurs, July 23rd 12pm - Lunch & Lore with Kevin Hemstock in Millington; Drop in with your lunch to explore local history with local experts; director@kentcountyhistory.org . Thurs-Sat, July 23rd-Aug. 1st - Delaware State Fair at 18500 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE; Call 302-398-3269; www.delawarestatefair.com . Fri-Sat, July 24th-Aug. 1st - Cecil County Fair at Fair Hill Fairgrounds, 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton; Call 410-392-3440; www.cecilcountyfair.org . Sat, July 25th 11am - Sportsman’s Bash at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; Mid Shore Chapter NWTF; $50 donation/pp includes food, beer & soda; Cash bar; Special drawings, chance to win guns, raffles & 50/50’s; Benefits RHVFC; For tickets call 410-708-6519 or 410-708-7990; www.rockhallvfc.org . Mon-Fri, July 27th-31st 9am-3pm - Shakespeare Midsummer Stage Youth Theater Workshop at Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Rd., Oxford; Grades 5-12; Register at https://forms.gle/JJWNNfRmcZZEQ1nFA; For details visit www.tredavonplayers.org/youth-workshop-2. Fri, July 31st 6pm - Shakespeare Midsummer Stage Performance at Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Rd., Oxford; Free; 5:30pm/call time; www.tredavonplayers.org/youth-workshop-2. Fri, July 31st 9pm - Fireworks at Betterton Beach, Betterton; Begin at dusk; Music and food trucks; Call 610-507-3322; bettertonday@yahoo.com . Sat, August 1st 11am-4:30pm - Betterton Appreciation Day at Betterton Beach, Betterton; 11am Parade; Food, games, puppet show, and much more; Call 610-507-3322; bettertonday@yahoo.com . Sat, August 1st 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Mon-Sat, August 3rd-8th - 53rd Annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City; Open to all anglers; Weigh-ins at Harbour Island, 14th St. & the Bay; Live music; Food and drinks; Vendors; For registration and sponsorship, email contact@whitemarlinopen.com ; For details, visit www.marlinfest.com or www.whitemarlinopen.com . Mon, August 3rd - Deadline for general election petition candidate to file with SBE or the appropriate local board the Certificate of Candidacy and Candidacy Petition; Call 410-778-0038, 410-758-0832, 410-996-5310 or 410-770-8099; www.kentcountyelections.org . Wed-Sat, August 5th-8th - Caroline-Dorchester County Fair at Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton; Call 410-479-4030; www.carolinedorchestercountyfair.com . Fri-Sun, August 7th-9th - Pirates & Wenches Weekend in Rock Hall; Family fun for young and old; Live entertainment, food, Gray Beard’s treasure, mermaids, demos, vendors, and so much more; www.rockhallpirates.com . Sun, August 9th 5pm-6:30pm - Kent County Drum Circle at Airy Hill Stables, 7886 Airy Hill Road, Chestertown; Social hour 5pm; All adults & teenagers welcome; No experience required; Bring any type of percussion instrument (drum, tambourine, plastic bucket, two sticks) or just come; Instruments will be available; Join us for fun, community, stress relief, and to bang a drum. Mon-Sat, August 10th-15th - Queen Anne’s County Fair at 4-H Park, 100 Dulin Clark Rd., Centreville; www.qacfair.com . Mon-Sat, August 11th-15th - Delaware Burn Camp at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford; Free camp for ages 6-18 years that have sustained burns (minor to serious injury) that required the child be seen by a physician; Transportation available; Registration forms due by July 14th; To register & for info, visit www.delawareburncamp.com . Sat, August 15th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Sat, August 15th 10am-2pm - Diary Quilt Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. 4 St., Denton; $60/member, $75/non-member; For more information or to sign up, call 410-829-5136. Sat, August 15th 4:30pm-10pm - KCHS 50th Reunion at Chester River Yacht & Country Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Rd., Chestertown; $50/per person; Dinner, Cash bar, DJ; Send check, cash or money order to Mark Mumford, PO Box 912, Chestertown, MD 21620 by July 15th; For info, email drummajormark@aol.com or 410-778-0022. Fri & Sat, August 21st & 22nd 5pm-9pm - Caroline Summerfest in Denton; Free Family Festival; Music, arts & crafts, classic cars, food vendors, fireworks; Benefits the nonprofit organizations of Caroline Co.; www.carolinesummerfest.com . Thurs-Sun, August 27th-30th - Maryland State Fair at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium; Call 410-252-0200; www.marylandstatefair.com . Sat, August 29th 12pm-4pm - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events. Tues, Sept. 1st-Dec. 5th - Recreational striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay; Harvest; Fishing license is required; https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/ Thurs-Mon, Sept. 3rd-7th - Maryland State Fair at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium; Call 410-252-0200; www.marylandstatefair.com . Sat, Sept. 5th 8am-12pm - Scrapple Festival at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; Food and craft vendors wanted; Benefits RHVFC; Call 410-639-7888; rhvfcbusmgr@gmail.com ; www.rockhallvfc.org . Download Download Anchor 1 Up Up Anchor 2 Download Up CE bottom

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