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UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Hosts Third Student Art Exhibition
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, in partnership with the Kent Cultural Alliance and Kent County public and private schools, recently hosted its third student art reception in the hospital's Aging & Wellness Center to showcase artwork from public and private school students in Kent County. University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital; UM SRH is a member of organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
Run for Radcliffe 2025 - Registration is Now Open!
Radcliffe Creek School is excited to host the 29th Annual Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic Race and Run for Radcliffe. As is tradition, the run will help kick-off Chestertown's Annual Tea Party Festival on Saturday, May 24, 2025! Hundreds of runners and walkers are slated to take off from Chestertown's Wilmer Park and trek along a 5K and 10-mile path throughout the beautiful Kent County countryside.
The Garfield Center Calls for Director and Title Submissions for 2026 Season Productions
The Garfield Center for the Arts has opened its annual call for play and musical titles for production consideration. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who would like to present a play or musical in the 2025 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. All proposals must be received by the Garfield Center by midnight on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
'Lion King' team receives Golden Anchors
The teachers and staff who led the production of "The Lion King Jr." musical at Kent County High School were recognized with this month's Golden Anchor award. Lori Armstrong, Jodi Bortz, Anna Lill, Noel Morris, William Poore, Stephanie Spencer and Kaitlyn Wright received their awards from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, March 10.
2025 YMCA Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Registration for 2025 YMCA of the Chesapeake youth summer camps is now open. At the YMCA of the Chesapeake, day camps focus on enhancing friendship, accomplishment, and belonging, helping children build confidence and independence through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and new experiences.
Kent School To Host Denim and Diamonds
Kent School looks forward to hosting our annual auction Denim and Diamonds Saturday, April 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 pm. Denim and Diamonds will take place at Kent School’s riverside campus in the M.V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium.
2025 Senior Scholarship Application Now Available from The Peoples Bank, Fleetwood Insurance Group, and BGV Insurance
The Peoples Bank, Fleetwood Insurance Group, and BGV Insurance are excited to offer a $6,000 scholarship fund for graduating seniors in Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties! Each year, multiple students are selected to receive awards, with funds going directly to their college, university, or trade school upon enrollment confirmation.
An Internationally-Recognized Expert on Aging to Speak in Easton, Chestertown
Renowned physician, scientist, and gerontologist, Mark Lachs, MD, MPH, will discuss “The Changing Face of Aging – High Tech Meets High Touch” in two free talks on Wednesday, April 9 at the Ebenezer Theater in Easton and Thursday, April 10 at the Garfield Center for the Arts in Chestertown.both from 7 to 8 p.m. Brought to the Shore by Upper Shore Aging (USA), a nonprofit serving Talbot, Caroline, and Kent Counties, both talks are free and open to the public.
For All Seasons Offers Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training
For All Seasons is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Maryland to offer Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator training on March 12 and 13, 2025 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Anchor Church, located at 620 Goldsborough Street in Easton.
Cross Street Realtors Supports the United Way of Kent County for Upcoming Kent's Got Talent Event
Cross Street Realtors is proud to support the United Way of Kent County with a donation toward Kent’s Got Talent, an exciting local showcase of talent benefiting vital community programs. The event will take place on March 29, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Garfield Center for the Arts.