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UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and Easton Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Three Consecutive Periods
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton each received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2021, making this the third consecutive period both hospitals have received the prestigious A grade.
Kent School's Empty Bowls Project Supports Food Pantry
Although Kent School was not able to host an in-person Empty Bowls event due to COVID-19 safety precautions, students were still able to continue the School’s tradition in support of the Kent County Food Pantry with a school-wide ceramics project.
Volunteers Gathered Over Two Saturdays to Help Neighbors More Safely Enter and Exit Their Homes
On Saturday, October 30th and Saturday, November 6th, small teams of Rebuilding Together Kent County volunteers mobilized to repair steps and ramps.
ShoreRivers Activates Tree Steward Volunteers and Community Greening Projects with Federal Funding Award
ShoreRivers will activate volunteers to increase tree canopy and implement restoration projects in their communities through two recent federal funding awards. The Envision the Choptank partnership, including ShoreRivers, will work with three underrepresented communities in the watershed to create green stormwater infrastructure projects.
Online "Q & A" Seminar Offered for Patients with Diabetes
In celebration of November as Diabetes Awareness Month, University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology physician Medha Satyarengga, MD, will host a free online seminar, “Ask the Doctor,” on Tuesday, November 16th at 5 p.m.
Kent School Completes Fall Athletics Season
After being dormant for the 2020 season due to COVID, Kent School fielded soccer and field hockey teams for the Fall 2021 season. Athletic teams at Kent School are open to students in grades five through eighth and are co-ed.
The Garfield Center Announces Cast and Production Staff for Shrek The Musical Opening December 3rd
Closing the Garfield Center for the Arts’ 2021 season is the delightfully funny and family-friendly Shrek The Musical. Based on the Dreamworks animated film Shrek, which featured powerhouse voice
ShoreRivers Inspires Action with Wild & Scenic Film Festival
ShoreRivers will host its 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, November 19, starting at 7 pm. Like last year, hundreds of passionate environmental advocates will gather online to enjoy a carefully curated slate of award-winning films that reflect a theme of “Resilient by Nature.”
Meredith Girard named Mid-Shore Pro Bono Executive Director
Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Board of Directors recently announced Meredith Lathbury Girard will serve as the non-profit’s Executive Director. Girard currently serves as Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Managing Attorney and will begin as Executive Director when the current director Sandy Brown steps down from the position at the end of 2021.
The Garfield Center to Hold Auditions for The Play That Goes Wrong on December 4, 7, and 9
Opening the 2022 season at the Garfield Center for the Arts in February is the over-the-top hilarious new comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
