Carriage rides, Celtic music, themed food and drink, gift shopping and children’s entertainment on tap. Main Street Chestertown’s fifth annual Dickens of a Christmas weekend, December 2 & 3 in the historic downtown district, promises non-stop entertainment, authentic British foods, hand-crafted gifts, and a Victorian streetscape to transport visitors back to 1840’s London. The weekend kicks off December 2 at 5:00 p.m. with a fabulous First Friday celebration.

Kent County High School students are taking the stage for one night only to perform what is arguably the most famous play in history. KCHS Theatre presents William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" Thursday evening, Nov. 17. The curtain goes up in the high school's auditorium at 7 p.m.

At a recent community conversation, “Life is Better with You Here: A Community Conversation about Suicide Prevention,” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, CEO Beth Anne Langrell, Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee, LCSW-C, and moderator Bruce Grove, QACTV, shared practical strategies and tips for reaching out to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Kent County High School's Spanish Honor Society added five new members this fall. The induction ceremony for the Capitulo Los Troyanos Sociedad Honoria Hispánica was held in the high school's media center Wednesday evening, Oct. 26.

Choptank Community Health System recently announced a new scholarship program for the nonprofit’s staff and new hires completing Chesapeake College’s Dental Assistant (DA) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification programs.

On October 27th Cross Street Realtors held a Halloween Costume Contest to support the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County. This local fundraising event was organized and executed by “The Property Toller,” Jody Baker.

A 10-15 knot SSW breeze raised a chop on Fairlee Creek, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm and excitement for the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association’s (CCWBRA) season end, Oktoberfest Regatta, held for the first time at Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing on October 15.

After a two year hiatus, the Radcliffe Creek School Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) is happy to offer pies, cheesecakes & poinsettias for sale to our friends in the local community for the holiday season. This is the primary fundraiser for the Radcliffe PTC and is critical to fund the programming and events offered to our students, families and faculty.

Chestertown’s holiday season officially kicks off with Hometown Holiday on Friday evening, Nov. 25 as Santa presides over the Annual Kent County Holiday Parade, beginning at 5:30pm on High Street. This popular holiday event features marching bands, classic automobiles, various floats, and familiar characters such as Rudolph, Olaf, and the Grinch. Parade judges will award cash prizes to entrants in each category. Participation in the parade is open to everyone.

Choptank Community Health System is encouraging Mid-Shore parents to enroll their children in their public school’s School-Based Health Centers to help keep students healthy throughout the school year.