Kent Attainable Housing is thrilled to announce the successful sale of the Conley Drive home to Janay Smith and her family, marking a significant achievement in our ongoing mission to provide affordable housing solutions in Kent County, Maryland.

The Garfield Center has announced the 2024 Playmakers Director and production title and the date of open registration for this summer’s camp. For scheduling reasons, the camp starts a little earlier this year, with the first date of camp beginning June 24th and the camp-ending performance weekend on July 19, 20 and 21. A well-loved and successful theatrecraft and acting camp for young aspiring performers ages 8 through 15, the Garfield Center’s registration begins Friday, March 1st.

The Kent County Public Schools Family Support Resource Center is hosting its fourth annual Community Resource Fair this month at the high school. The Community Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23 in Trojan Arena at Kent County High School, 25301 Lambs Meadow Road, Worton. 

Compass's Grief Support Services is excited to announce its upcoming Women's Retreat, scheduled for Saturday, March 16 from 10am to 3pm at 255 Comet Dr. Centreville, MD 21617. This retreat promises to be an enriching experience, providing attendees with the opportunity to refresh, rejuvenate, and heal. 

Upper Shore Community Development Partners (USCDP) is proud to announce new collaborations and projects aimed at collaborating with Chestertown area nonprofit organizations, the Queen Anne’s County Office of Economic Development, and the Town of Chestertown.

Registration for 2024 YMCA of the Chesapeake youth summer camps is open. YMCA of the Chesapeake day camps are centered around improving the well-being of children, with the programs focusing on three areas of development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging. Participating youth will have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships along the way with the opportunities the Y provides. 

More and more school systems are adopting an approach already entrenched in Kent County Public Schools to build strong literacy foundations in students. In January, the Maryland State Board of Education issued a resolution calling for a comprehensive literacy policy aligned with the Science of Reading.

The Garfield Center for the Arts regrets to announce the postponement of their planned 2024 Gala from its March 9 date to Saturday, July 13th. The postponement has been caused by Covid affecting the availability of the presentation scheduled for the event.

The Kent County Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year. As required by the State of Maryland, the approved calendar includes 180 instruction days for students. Two inclement weather days are built into the calendar. The 2024-25 school year will begin with a staggered start. 

Gwinn Derricott, an 18-year member of the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, was honored with her 10th Gold Star Award at the auxiliary’s recent annual meeting and luncheon. Gold stars are awarded for every 500 hours volunteered for the benefit of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown.