On Wednesday, October 4, Kent School will host a secondary school fair for students in Grades Six,  Seven and Eight and their parents or guardians. Kent School’s secondary school fair is open to all families in the area and there is no fee to attend. The event will be held in the M. V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Choptank Community Health System is joining community partners across the Mid-Shore in standing up against substance abuse this September by participating in the Go Purple movement and building awareness around its substance use disorder and behavioral health services for patients.

Deep Blue at Kitty Knight is giving back to local schools with a fundraiser this month. Dine in at Deep Blue anytime between noon and 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 and the Galena restaurant will donate 20% of all proceeds to the Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation. The KCPS Education Foundation provides grants to teachers for innovative and dynamic classroom programs.

 The YMCA of the Chesapeake is pleased to announce the return of its annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. The 2023 event will be hosted virtually and in person at seven locations across the Eastern Shore.

Choptank Community Health System is bringing its mobile healthcare unit to Chestertown to help serve people in Kent County. The initiative is made possible through a partnership with Choptank Health, the Town of Chestertown, and the Chestertown Police Department. The mobile unit will be used to provide medical, behavioral health, and dental services to communities in Kent County.

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.