Maryann Ruehrmund, CFRE, ACHE, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF), is retiring this month after nearly three decades of service. UM CRHF raises funds to support quality patient care at University of Maryland Shore Medical at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Heath (UM SRH) and the University of Maryland Medical System.

Join the Kent County Public Schools Family Support Resource Center and the Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee for a free workshop on the special education process.

On All Hallows’ Eve in 1938, twelve of the sweetest voices at Yale converged on Mory’s Temple Bar to form an a cappella group unlike any other. The group went without a name until they capitalized on a backhanded compliment received at a party - heard above the tinkle of ice was “These SOBs are good!” 

Are you enthusiastic about Kent County Public Library’s continued ability to create and sustain  innovative and responsive services for the community? Are you able to commit to volunteering your  time and energy to support the future of the library? If so, please consider becoming a Trustee! 

Chestertown playwright Earl Lewin has written a new play about the ways in which finding one’s true inner self can change the lives of everyone involved. “Tinker Street,” will be presented as a staged reading at the Garfield Center on Saturday, October 12th as a pay-as-you-go fundraiser. Tickets will not be sold in advance.

For All Seasons’ No Matter What…You Matter annual Suicide Prevention Campaign's goal is to prevent suicide on Maryland's Eastern Shore through education and increased access to crisis resources. The agency’s 2024 Speaker Series, “Be a Lifeline: Recognizing and Responding to Those at Risk of Suicide," recently held in Easton and Cambridge, helped participants understand how we can each play a critical role in suicide prevention.

Kent County High School’s FFA members are headed to Indiana for the youth agriculture program’s national convention. The 97th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis runs Oct. 23-26, featuring agricultural science fair demonstrations, competitions, workshops, award ceremonies and more.

Maryland Capital Enterprises Women's Business Center  (MCE WBC) is pleased to announce its complimentary training webinars for October 2024,  designed to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs with vital knowledge and resources.  Whether you're looking to start or grow your business, MCE WBC is here to guide you. 

Upper Shore Aging (USA) recently hosted a re-dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center in Chestertown. The Constance and Carl Ferris Foundation recently donated $35,000 to update the Center’s kitchen, including purchasing new appliances and repainting the Center. A special addition to the re-dedication included unveiling a new painting of Amy Lynn Ferris, the couple’s daughter, which now hangs in the lobby of the Center.

Through funding from the Maryland Department of Health, the Kent County Health Department is making mini-grants available to schools, community and faith-based organizations or businesses to prevent initiation of tobacco use (including smoking and vaping) and promote services to help individuals quit, including Maryland's free Quitline. Up to seven awards of $5,000 are available.