MEMBER UPDATES
You Are Not Alone - Family Support Group to Start in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties is pleased to inform the public of the resumption of our Family Support Group program. These peer-led groups are for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental health conditions.
Avery Hall Cares Referral Program Spotlights The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence
Avery Hall Insurance is proud to announce The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence as the Avery Hall Cares Spotlight Non-Profit for January through March 2022. In support of our agency's charitable efforts, we tie our community giving and referral program together.
The Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament
The Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company (RHVFC) is proud and excited to host The Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament, a three-day event that features a two-day tournament (June 11-12) and a Captain’s Meeting (June 10).
Choptank Electric Trust Scholarships are Now Available
If you are a high school or homeschool senior whose parent or guardian is a member or employee of Choptank Electric Cooperative, you are eligible to apply and compete for the Choptank Electric Trust Scholarship which is distributed by the Choptank Electric Trust Board, a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Garfield Center opens the 2022 Season February 18th with The Play That Goes Wrong
Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields’ hilarious play of mayhem, mishaps and a disastrous opening night for a company of hapless amateur actors opens the season for the Garfield Center for the Arts. The Play That Goes Wrong is the brainchild of London’s Mischief Theatre Company.
HomePorts Reviews Accomplishments, Elects New Board Members
HomePorts, Inc., held its annual meeting on January 25 with a presentation by Tom Eager, Acting President, summarizing the organization’s 2021 activities. In its 15th year, HomePorts is a grass-roots membership organization helping older adults to continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes and is modeled after “Villages” in many communities throughout the U.S.
Harris Announces Rural Development Grants to Several Eastern Shore Municipalities
Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development agency has awarded $168,800 in federal grants to five local communities on the Eastern Shore. Funding originated from regular appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021.
Middle and High School Students Invited to Youth Environmental Summit
Registration is now open for the 2022 Upper Shore Youth Environmental Action Summit. The event is co-hosted by ShoreRivers and the Washington College Center for Environment and Society, and will take place at Washington College’s Gibson Center for the Arts in Chestertown on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maryland Commerce Designates New Enterprise Zone in Kent County
The Maryland Department of Commerce has approved the designation of a new Enterprise Zone in Kent County. The new zone will encompass more than 1,500 acres in the county, including the Town of Rock Hall. The new Enterprise Zone has a 10-year term, and is a joint effort between state and local governments, providing real property and state income tax credits for businesses that create jobs and make capital investments.
Rebuilding Together Kent County Secures $75,000 Grant from Maryland Affordable Housing Trust
Rebuilding Together Kent County (RTKC) is pleased to announce that for the third year, they have received a grant from the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) to provide free home repairs and modifications for local residents with limited resources.
