On Monday, December 2 Kent School students in Grades One and Eight will partner to identify constellations and perhaps get a glimpse of the International Space Station as it passes overhead under darkened skies on Kent School’s riverside campus. Heidi Usilton, Middle School Science Teacher said, “The conditions are ideal for the Second Annual STARFEST. Kent School’s rural campus enjoys minimal ambient light. The naturally dark evening skies along with the new moon and clear weather provides the perfect backdrop for stargazing.”

 A foundation providing additional support and opportunities for students and teachers in Kent County Public Schools is participating in an upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising marathon.

Kent County is on the cusp of a new chapter in wellness with the impending opening of Kent  Reserve, the area’s first cannabis dispensary. Set in the former BB&T Bank on Cypress Street in Millington, Kent  Reserve will provide high-quality, affordable cannabis in a welcoming and inclusive space to medical and  recreational customers aged 21 and over.  

The MCE Women’s Business Center announces its upcoming series of free,  impactful business webinars for December 2024 and January 2025. Designed to empower  entrepreneurs and small business owners, these webinars cover a range of topics essential for  business success. Whether you’re looking to set personal and professional goals, understand SBA  resources, or take the first steps to launching your own business, there’s something for everyone! 

For All Seasons’ Center for Learning is excited to bring Dr. Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ courage-building program to the community to provide practical tools and in-depth exploration of courage-building skills that will help prepare members of the Mid-Shore community to lead in work and life. Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons, and Lesa Lee-Mulcahy, LCSW-C, Chief Clinical Officer at For All Seasons are Certified Dare To Lead™ facilitators — two of fewer than 400 certified facilitators nationwide. They trained the entire For All Seasons staff in the program over the past few years.

In January 2025, Great Oak Manor, Maryland’s newest boutique luxury hotel located along Chesapeake Bay in bucolic and historic Kent Country on Maryland's Eastern Shore, launches ‘A Taste of Great Oak Manor’, a NEW monthly culinary series.  These specially curated weekends, offered from January 2025 - May 2025 and September 2025, features James Beard Foundation nominated and award-winning chefs, including ‘2024 Emerging Chef’ winner Masako Morishita, and a master wine expert.

Carol Hoxter, lead custodian at Kent County Middle School was honored with this month's Golden Anchor award for her hard work and dedication.

Hoxter received her award from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, Nov. 11.

The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members or groups of employees who exemplify the mission and core values of Kent County Public Schools.

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) held its annual Entrepreneur of the Year  Awards Banquet on November 7, 2024, honoring the exceptional achievements of local  entrepreneurs who are contributing to the growth and prosperity of the region. Hosted at Salisbury  University’s Patricia R. Guerrieri Academics Commons Building Assembly Hall, this year’s event  drew business leaders, community members, and local officials, all gathered to celebrate the spirit  of entrepreneurship. 

For All Seasons recently hosted a free community lecture at Chesapeake College by internationally acclaimed author Dr. Mariel Buqué, a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist and trailblazer in addressing intergenerational trauma, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Buqué has written "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma," a comprehensive resource offering practical tools for transforming intergenerational pain into healing and abundance. For All Seasons is the trauma center for the Eastern Shore. One hundred percent of the agency’s service providers are trauma-certified. For All Seasons prioritizes the support and education of the community when it comes to topics around trauma.

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