Peoples Powered by Hanscom Federal Credit Union and its charitable foundation today announced $40,000 in donations made to 20 nonprofit organizations, each receiving a $2,000 donation, during a welcome reception held at The Watershed Alley.

The Mainstay will present a special evening of live jazz on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM, featuring the acclaimed James Fernando Trio in a concert that also celebrates the release of the group’s latest recording. The performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of today’s most compelling jazz trios in an intimate setting, paired with direct engagement with the artist.

For All Seasons hosted several activities during January to promote Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For this year’s annual Red Sand Project, staff involved all For All Seasons’ offices and many partners across the Shore in the awareness initiative using red sand to represent victims of human trafficking who may be hiding in plain sight. Red sand was poured into sidewalk or pavement cracks to spark dialogue and awareness.

Wishes and witches feature prominently in Kent County High School's upcoming musical production, set to take the stage this month. Theater students at the high school will be performing "Into the Woods JR.," an adaptation of a Tony-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

The Garfield Center for the Arts begins the 2026 season with an edge-of-your-seat thriller by master storyteller Stephen King. Adapted for the stage by playwright William Goldman, King’s “Misery” opens February 20 and runs weekends through March 8. The production is sponsored by Peoples Bank powered by Hanscom Federal Credit Union.

Mid-Shore Community Foundation honored people making a difference across the region during its 2025 Annual Awards Breakfast Dec. 5 at the Tidewater Inn. The event recognizes nonprofit leadership, volunteer service and community impact in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties.

Join us at The Kent Island Resort February 7, 2026 from 11am- 3pm for all you wedding needs! Under the Veil/Beyond the Bowtie is hosting its 4th year and it is magical! We lead by revealing the 2026 trends in our Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine and follow through with trend sets at the actual event making it a wonderful immersive event for brides and their entourage.

Kent County Public Schools is seeking input from families, community members and staff on draft academic calendars for 2026-27. There are three drafts under review by the Kent County Board of Education.

What began in 1986 as one woman’s determination to serve children who had experienced sexual assault has grown into a mental health lifeline for thousands. Today, For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center provides expert mental health services, victim crisis support, education and outreach, and statewide leadership. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that no one in the region has to imagine life without these services, regardless of language or ability to pay.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)  has recently announced a series of planned awards and investments in Kent County, totaling more than $2M in total funding that will benefit Kent County and its residents, businesses, and communities. DHCD’s State Revitalization Program (SRP) has selected  Kent County entities for awards through a variety of programs