Every Wed & Sat 10am-2pm - The Shelter Alliance’s “Shelter Closet” is open at 711 Washington Ave in Kent Plaza, Chestertown Feb.-March; Those in need with documentation may select one bag of winter clothing per week; Shoppers can purchase one bag per week for a monetary donation; Donations of winter clothing accepted during these hours; Email linda21620@gmail.com.

 

Every Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm - Kent Island Farmer’s Market at Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Variety of foods, herbs and much more; Call 410-980-8097; https://kifm830.wixsite.com/kifm/.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Easton Farmer’s Market at 100 N. Harrison St., municipal parking lot, Easton; Rain or shine; www.facebook.com/eastonmarylandfarmersmarket.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Chestertown Farmer’s 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.

 

Through Jan. 31st - Registration is open for Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning; For adults who seek intellectual stimulation without the requirements for educational credit; No age or academic restrictions; Various courses available; Call 410-778-7221; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Through March 1st - Warming Centers Open in Kent County; Kent County Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton, Mon-Fri 8am-8:30pm, Sat 8am-6pm; Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown, M-T-Th 9:30am-6pm, Wed 9:30am-7pm; Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm; www.kentcounty.com/oes/.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th - Bouncing Babies and Story Time at QAC Free Library, 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville and 200 Liberty Circle, Stevensville; Jan. 30th Book Club; Feb. 1st Family Music, Slugfest; Feb. 3rd Exploring Black History, Lego Guess & Win; Feb. 4th Exploring Black History, Lego Guess & Win, Winter Bird Feeding, Chess Club, Sewing Open Studio; Feb. 5th Exploring Black History, Lego Guess & Win, Social Services, Parachute Play; Feb. 6th Exploring Black History, Lego Guess & Win, AARP Tax Aide, Family Law Clinic; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th 6pm - R.O. Kwon reads from her fiction at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th - Clay Studio and Garden Handbuilding at Chestertown RiverArts, 315 High St., Chestertown; Jan. 30th Plein Air Paint, Clay Studio, Beginner Wheel, Garden Handbuilding; Jan. 31st Clay Studio; Feb. 1st Clay Studio; Every Day Clay Studio; Feb. 2nd Clay Studio; Feb. 5th Garden Handbuilding, Clay Studio;  Feb. 6th Plein Air Painting, Clay Studio, Handbuilding, Beginner Wheel, Photography Club; Every Thurs. Plein Air Group; Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Photography Club; Every Sat. KidSpot; Every Tues.-Sun. Open Studio; Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Tapestry; Call 410-778-6300; www.chestertownriverarts.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th - Yarnstorming and Crocheting/Knitting Bee at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; Jan. 31st Botanical Drawing; Feb. 1st First Saturday Walk; Feb. 7th Botanical Drawing II, Healing Walk; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th - “Breathe Again: Smoking Cessation” at UM Shore Medical Center, Brown St., Chestertown; To register call 667-343-3151; sandrawilsonhypes@umm.edu.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th 7:30pm - Open Mic with Ford Schumann at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 856-534-4430; schumannford@gmail.com.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th - The Art of Memoir and Storytime at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Feb. 1st Master Gardener; Feb. 3rd Tech Help Drop-In; Feb. 4th Storytime, Book Donations, Games & Gadgets; Feb. 5th Happiness Hour Creative Time for Grown Ups; Feb. 6th Life & Estate Planning, Storytime, Games & Gadgets; Every Wed. Dial-A-Story 1-888-964-2686; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th - Art Cart: Stitching Stories at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; Feb. 3rd Bugatti Evening; Feb. 4th Intermediate/Advanced Pottery; Feb. 5th Beginning Wheel Throwing, Figure Study, Figure Painting, Intermediate/Advanced Pottery; Feb. 6th Art Cart: Stitching Stories; Feb. 8th Intro to Oil Painting, Drive-In Family Film Series “The Love Bug”; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th 8:30am-10am - Professionals Breakfast at Radcliffe Creek School, 201 Talbot Blvd Suite A, Chestertown; Network, learn about programming, enjoy light breakfast; www.shorturl.at/kPC2a/.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th 6pm - A Generative Workshop with R.O. Kwon at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th 5pm-8pm - Pub Nites at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; The Back Deck Sessions, live music on the rear deck, cocktail hour; No admission charge; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Fri, Jan. 31st - Police Polar Bear Plunge at the foot of the Bay Bridge at Sandy Point State Park; 10am-1pm Police Plunge; 1pm-5pm Corporate Plunge; Sat, Feb. 1st 10am-4pm Maryland Plunge; Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland; Sponsorship opportunities; Details and registration at www.plungemd.com.

 

Fri, Jan. 31st - Deadline for ShoreRivers Summer Internship Applications; Runs ten weeks from May to August in Easton; Details at www.shorerivers.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent at the Farmer’s Market in front of 227 High St.; 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.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 8am-10am - Winter Waterfowl Walk at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, 1730 Eastern Neck Rd., Rock Hall; Connect with nature and learn more about the fascinating world of waterfowl; Sponsored by Friends of Eastern Neck; Call 410-639-7056; https://friendsofeasternneck.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 9:30am-2:30pm - Mindful Eating for Memory Care in the African American Community at the Kent County YMCA, 200 Scheeler Rd., Chestertown; Free; Must register; Call 1-800-272-3900; bit.ly/4eAUEhR.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 10am-12pm - Kent County Democratic Central Committee Headquarters open at 357 High St., Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; www.kentdems.org; kentdemsmd@gmail.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 9am-12pm - KCPS Substitute Job Fair at Kent Co. High School, 25301 Lambs Meadow Rd., Worton; Must be 18 years old for elementary & middle; Must be 21 years old for high school; Must have high school diploma or GED; Call 410-778-7135; www.kent.k12.md.us/Substitutes.aspx.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 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 or 410-438-3709; vfwpost652@gmail.com.

 

Sun, Feb. 1st 9am-3pm - Nose-to-Tail Butchering Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 1pm-5pm - Annual Muskrat Cook Off at Maggie’s Coleman’s Tavern, 21438 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Judged, prizes, food, fun, music by The Everafter, food trucks, and more; Call 410-639-7900.

 

Thurs-Fri, Feb. 1st-28th - Gun & Sportsman’s Prize Giveaway with the Queen Anne-Hillboro Vol. Fire Co.; Ticket $30/ea.; Each ticket can win more than once; Links to purchase tickets online through PayPal at www.qahvfc.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 3rd 7pm - Live Playwrights’ Society at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Mon, Feb. 3rd 7pm - Town of Galena Mayor & Council Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Wed, Feb. 5th 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-Sun, Feb. 6th-9th - “A Brief History of Man” at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; For tickets call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org.

 

Thurs, Feb. 6th 7pm - Film Series “American Fiction” at Norman James Theatre, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Fri, Feb. 7th 5pm-7pm - First Friday Celebration in Downtown Chestertown; Extended shopping hours and specials; www.downtownchestertown.org.

 

Fri, Feb. 7th 7:30pm-9pm - Heloisa Fernandes Concert at Decker Auditorium, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Fri, Feb. 7th 5pm-8pm - O-Horizon Exhibit at Kent Cultural Alliance, 101 Spring Ave., Chestertown; Runs to March 16th; Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm; Call 410-778-3700; www.kentculture.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th - Riders Valentine Dance at Rock Hall American Legion Post 228, 21423 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-7081.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 9am-11am - Explore More Science at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 4-7; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 1pm-3pm - Pawing in Love, A Dog Social; Join QAC Parks and Recreation at Terrapin Park; 191 Log Canoe Rd., Stevensville; Trail walks, caricature artist, photo booth, ball pit, adoption information center; Coffee, hot chocolate, and donut holes; www.webtrac.qac.org; Call 410-758-0835.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 9am-2pm - Toy Cheezum Memorial Toy & Train Show at Preston Fire Hall, 3680 Choptank Rd., Preston; Trains, action figures, farm toys & more; $5/adults, $4/spouse, Kids under age 12 free with an adult; Free parking; Breakfast & lunch items for sale all day; Benefits Bethesda Methodist Church; For details & to rent a table, email toyshow@bethesdapreston.faith or call 410-673-7538.

 

Sun, Feb. 9th 7:30am-10:30am - All You Can Eat Breakfast at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Held 2nd Sunday of each month; $10/adult, $5/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Sun, Feb. 9th 12pm-6pm - Super Game Wings-To-Go at Galena Vol. Fire Co., E. Cross St., Galena; Call ahead to have your order ready; 410-648-5050, 443-480-1749 or 410-708-7074; www.galenavfc.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 9th - Super Bowl Party at Rock Hall American Legion Post 228, 21423 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-7081.

 

Mon, Feb. 10th 6:30pm-8:30pm - Resilience In Action: How Yoga Can Help First Resonders at Chestertown Vol. Fire Co., 211 Maple Ave., Chestertown; Free for community public safety professionals; Call 443-843-0505; https://momence.com/s/111529760.

 

Tues, Feb. 11th 10am - Guided Nature Hike with Wayne Gilchrest at Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area & Turner’s Creek Park, 13441 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Free, guided hike, open to public; To register call 410-778-1948; info@kentparksandrec.org.

 

Thurs, Feb. 13th 6pm - Artists’ Talk & Panel Discussion of O-Horizon Exhibit at Kent Cultural Alliance, 101 Spring Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-778-3700; www.kentculture.org.

 

Thurs, Feb. 13th 10am-2pm - MVA On Wheels & Online at 848 High St., Chestertown; By Appointment Only; For an appointment, 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.

 

Sun, Feb. 16th 10am-1pm - Cheese Making Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 17th 6pm - Town of Galena Park & Tree Committee Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Tues, Feb. 18th 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.

 

Sat, Feb. 22nd 9am-11am - Gym Time Tumble & Climb in the M.V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 6 & under; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Sat, Feb. 22nd 12pm - Take the Plunge Big Dip at Ferry Park Beach, Rock Hall; Open to everyone; Music; Challenge fundraisers; Donations accepted; Registration forms at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave.; Call 410-639-7888; www.rockhallvfc.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 22nd - Karaoke Night at Rock Hall American Legion Post 228, 21423 Sharp St., Rock Hall; For details, call 410-639-7081.

 

Sun, Feb. 23rd 10am-1pm - Sourdough Bread Making Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 24th 7pm - Town of Galena Planning & Zoning Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Wed, Feb. 26th 6pm - Christopher Tilghman reads from his fiction at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Feb. 26th 5pm-7pm - Life After School Workshop at Kent County Middle School, 402 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown; Learn about the options after high school for students with disabilities; To register call the Family Resource Center at 410-778-5708; fsupport@kent.k12.md.us.

 

Thurs, Feb. 27th 6pm - Christopher Tilghman generative workshop at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sat, March 1st 10am-12pm - Community Resource Fair at Kent County Middle School, 402 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown; Services, products & agencies that serve Kent County families; To register call the Family Resource Center at 410-778-5708; fsupport@kent.k12.md.us.

 

Sat, March 1st 9am-10:30am - Stories, Songs & Crafts for Children at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 2-5; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Mon, March 3rd - Deadline to enter the 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest “Trees Are Terrific…and Forests Are Too!”; Open to all fifth graders in private and public schools; Details at www.news.maryland.gov/dnr/2024/12/11/maryland-fifth-graders-invited-to-enter-2025-arbor-day-poster-contest/.

 

Sat, March 8th 10am-1pm - Free Children’s Book Swap at Radcliffe Creek School, 201 Talbot Blvd Suite A, Chestertown; Trade in gently-loved children’s books; www.shorturl.at/SaBiV.

 

Tues, March 11th 10am - Guided Nature Hike with Wayne Gilchrest at Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area & Turner’s Creek Park, 13441 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Free, guided hike, open to public; To register call 410-778-1948; info@kentparksandrec.org.

 

Sat, March 15th 1pm - Purse Bash at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave.; Doors open 12pm; Raffles; 50/50; Lite fare menu; Ages 18 and older; Ticket $25; Call 443-480-2785; www.rockhallvfc.org.

 

Sat, March 22nd 8am-1pm - Indoor Craft & Yard Sale at Caroline Co. 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton; Benefits Caroline Co. 4-H Programs; All vendors welcome; $15/table; Table set up March 21st 6pm-8pm & 22nd 6am-7am; To reserve a space call Joanne at 410-479-0565 or email caroco4hcraftshow@gmail.com.

 

Thurs, March 27th 7:30pm-9pm - Pippin: A Musical by Stephen Schwartz in Hotchkiss Recital Hall at the Gibson Center for the Arts at Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sat, March 29th 9am - 19th Annual Timothy Kern Memorial Clay Shoot at Hopkins Game Farm, 13003 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Registration 8:30am; $80/shooter; $60/ages 17 and under; Sponsors needed; Raffles, 50/50, and more; Benefits Tim Kern Memorial Fund; For info email tkmemorialclayshoot@gmail.com.

 

Sat, March 29th 1pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at Queen Anne-Hillsboro Vol. Fire Co., 13512 First St., Queen Anne; Doors open 11am; $100 entry fee, no re-buy, includes soda and water; Food & beer available; Prize money payout to all 8 finalists; To register call 443-786-4532 or 410-924-1860; tdifatta@comcast.net; khope80@hotmail.com; www.qahvfc.com.

 

Sat, April 5th 3pm - Gospel & Comedy Explosion at QACHS, 125 Ruthsburg Rd., Centreville; Doors open 2pm; $25/Advanced tickets, $35/at the door; Vendors & food trucks; Sponsored by QA Lioness Step Dance Team; Call 667-319-4728.