The Kent County Special Education Citizen's Advisory Committee is hosting a presentation later this month for parents and community members with a leading behavioral expert. Dr. Joanne Kling to hold a free family workshop on "Behavioral Challenges" from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Kent County Middle School.

Bay Area Association of Realtors (BAAR) hosted a Back to School Trivia Night School Supply Drive on August 8th, 2023 to benefit Kent County Public Schools. BAAR is a non-profit organization that supports local communities in Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Caroline Counties. It is a professional association of Realtors and Affiliate organizations that provides forums for professional growth, networking opportunities, leadership opportunities, professional standards, and community outreach.

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Easton, MD, is seeking an Administrative and Communications Manager to fill a new role at MSBH, joining a growing, passionate, dedicated, and diverse team.  

The spotlight will shine on compassion and style as Compass and Compass Closet presents a remarkable Fashion Show in support of hospice care, grief support services, and supportive care throughout Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties. This exclusive event will take place on Monday, October 16th at Prospect Bay Country Club. Doors will open at 11:00am. This promises to be an enchanting afternoon filled with fashion, community, and a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of those in need of Compass’ services.

For more than 50 years, Upward Bound has been preparing students in -need for college and success after graduation. Students in the program receive guidance and resources from 9thgrade through college. Founded in 1965, it was the first federally funded program to help low-income and first-generation students succeed in higher education and attain middle class status. Locally, the program helped students through the mid-1990s. Now Upward Bound is back on the Mid-Shore thanks to three federal grants awarded to Chesapeake College this year.

When Rock Hall FallFest takes place on Sat., Oct. 14 for its 26th anniversary event, the annual small-town street fair that celebrates the “return” of the mighty oyster, as well as a legacy of great live music, will feature nonstop music on two stages during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event.

The month of September is No Matter What…You Matter Suicide Prevention Month and For All Seasons urges all citizens to actively work toward the prevention of suicide and to reach out to one another and ASK – “Are you okay?” LISTEN – without judgment, and SHARE – vital resources to promote an inclusive and mentally healthy community.

Summer vacation for Kent County Public Schools ended with the Labor Day holiday, as students returned to classrooms this week. The school doors reopened Tuesday morning, Sept. 5, with teachers and staff greeting students and families. As has been tradition, Kent County High School and Kent County Middle School opened to their youngest students on that first day, giving freshmen and sixth-graders an opportunity to see their new buildings without their older peers. Upperclassmen at the middle and high schools returned Wednesday, Sept. 6. 

The Garfield Center for the Arts has announced audition dates for Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Little Women.” Auditions will be held Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00 PM, and Monday and Thursday, September 25th and 28th, at 6:30 PM 

The fifth annual Kent Goes Purple 5K Color Run/Walk and Purple Jamboree is set for 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Wilmer Park. Kent Goes Purple (KGP) is a substance abuse awareness and prevention initiative of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and the Chestertown Rotary Club, in partnership with Kent County Behavioral Health Prevention Office, that empowers our youth and our community to ‘Go Purple’ as a sign of taking a stand against substance abuse. This is year six for the initiative, and the fifth color run.