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Bring your creativity to the teens-only end of summer reading ice cream party! Choose your ice cream and toppings to construct a fantastic cone or cup of deliciousness. Enjoy your tasty creation, along with other refreshments, while hanging out with friends and using your sense of style to decorate a bookend for KCPL to use… Continue Reading Ice Cream Party! Teen Summer Reading Finale
Instructors: Kris Kelley and Anya McCaig Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of crafting and wine! Create this adorable bird piece from rocks and wine corks. Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine and vermouth as you create your masterpiece in their bright and beautiful event space. All supplies will be provided.
Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.
If you want to make a meaningful impact in your kids’ diet and health, think about what they eatEvery. Single. Day. and… that means you need to focus on your kid’s school lunches. This unique 2.5-day immersive program focuses on teaching you, step-by-step, how to create everything you need to pack an entire lunch box… Continue Reading Lunchbox Weekend
KCA presents the Premiere of Andover Media Documentary created during the 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship partnership with Chesapeake Heartland. This Friday Aug 18 event, at 5 pm, will be a Kick off Event for LEGACY DAY 2023. Doors open at 5 pm, Film at 5:30 pm plus encore exhibit of the works created by the five… Continue Reading Documentary Premiere – Looking Inward – Kent County African American History
Complete your summer reading challenge by logging at least 48 hours of reading and you'll be eligible for a ticket to this evening of friendly competition! The more minutes you read, the more BINGO cards you'll get at the door for this special one-night-only summer reading spectacular. Registration required. Adults ages 18+
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
We've made it to the end of our summer reading adventure and we're celebrating with hands-on science, free giveaways, and more. Hang out with friends, tell us what you loved about summer reading, and visit the Liquid Nitrogen Station to discover what it feels like to breathe like a dragon! There will be snacks, including… Continue Reading Chestertown – All Together Now Summer Reading Finale 2023 – Featuring the Talewise Liquid Nitrogen Station
The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Legacy Day will take place in Chestertown on August 18 -20, 2023. We will honor African American contributions to our community as we return downtown with a genealogy workshop, a parade, receptions, food and craft vendors, Gospel concert, and dancing in the street. Legacy Day celebrates the rich cultural heritage… Continue Reading 2023 Legacy Day Weekend – Aug 18-20
By appointment only. Please call 410-690-8128 by August 7 to schedule an appointment.
In collaboration with Open Doors Partners in Education, Minary's Dream Alliance will be hosting a Movie, Dinner, and Dialogue focused on the award winning film The Right to Read (produced by LeVar Burton) Film Trailer You can read more about the film here: https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/. A representative from the Public Justice Center will also be attending… Continue Reading Movie, Dinner, and Dialogue
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
Getting a little rusty in your conversational Spanish? Then join us for a 1-hour of coffee and conversation in Spanish. Only $15 per session. Reservation required.
Instructor: Marti HawkinsTime: 10am-3pm A brief intro to this ancient art form including demo and hands on. Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). To learn more about Marti, please visit: https://www.chestertownriverarts.com/instructors
Instructor: Sharon Breil In this class you will learn basic flower pressing techniques, theories, and helpful hints to turn your flowers and other loved botanicals into lasting and beautiful memorabilia. As a fun bonus project we will be making a small pressed flower home décor creation using already pressed flowers.
Come lunch with us at TwoTen on Monday, August 28 from 11-2! We journey to the Orient with a custom-made menu just for you! Orange Chicken Veggie Jiaozi (potstickers) Hot & Sour Soup (gluten-free!) Vegan Orange Cake Almond Cookies (gluten-free!) Fortune Cookies Jasmine Green Tea
Join us on High Street in downtown Chestertown from 5-7pm to meet the 24 Partner Agencies that the UWKC supports this year, firsthand. Gain insights into the diverse range of programs that will benefit from this year’s contributions. A new Partner is Minary’s Dream Alliance Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise) program for 12–17-year old's… Continue Reading United Way of Kent County Campaign Kick Off
You are invited to a Bollywood Bash, First Friday Sept 1st from 5-8pm. Sample traditional Indian cuisine, sweets, and mocktails! Come hungry, and come ready to dance! Classic Indian outfits encouraged... break out your sarees and kurtas! Henna tattoos, bindis, photo booth, and so much more!
Downtown Chestertown welcomes all new and returning Washington College students with an Ice Cream Social in Fountain Park, 5 to 7 pm, The 300 block of High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Chestertown Mayor David Foster and Washington College President Dr. Michael Sosulski will welcome students at 5:30 in Fountain Park. The DCA… Continue Reading Welcome WAC Ice Cream Social
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
This month, our giveaway is Back-to-School Goodies on the Go. Snag a pencil case, pens, sticky notes and more at this back to school giveaway! Care packs are available during normal hours of operation. No registration, first-come, first-served, while supplies last! This month's giveaway will be held at all three locations: North County Branch Friday,… Continue Reading KCPL Cares Giveaway – Back-to-School Goodies on the Go
Brampton Inn invites you to catch the sunset on a 2-hour cruise aboard the Chester River Packet. This immersive experience allows guests to mingle and unwind with a refreshing cocktail while enjoying an artisanal charcuterie board featuring premium cured meats, assorted cheeses and a variety of seasonal accompaniments. View the beautiful Chester River waterfront and… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Ship-To-Shore Experience with Chester River Packet Co.
9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from September 7th through October 12th. (6 weeks) This course introduces the fundamentals of handbuilding to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of handbuilding through pinching, coiling and slab building clay, and glaze their… Continue Reading September 7 Ceramic Handbuilding with Marcey Sherman
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from September 7th through October 26th. (8 weeks) Students will be introduced to basic wheel techniques and informational context while learning to create hand-made pottery. This class is deliberately paced with additional time devoted to the artistic process.… Continue Reading September 7 Introduction to the Potters Wheel with Marilee Schumann
1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.
Please join us for this month's feature in the WC Film Series, Eighth Grade (2018). Each month, we'll feature a film on the theme of self-discovery. Films will come from a variety of time periods, genres, and cover a wide range of topics. The events are free and open to the public. We encourage members… Continue Reading WC Film Series/ Eighth Grade
The Kent Cultural Alliance is hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with the Kent County Local Management Board and E(Ñ)E: Alianza para la Cultura & Comunidad Hisapana. There are three major events set against a backdrop of Art by Fredy Granillo, and Poetry by Iris Figueroa at the Raimond Center. Opening -… Continue Reading Celebracion Del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
Time: 10-12am and 1-3 pmLocation: 200B High Street, Chestertown, MD Instructor: Christine O'Neill Whether you are a new painter, a watercolor painter, an acrylics painter or an oil painter, I think you will LOVE fluid acrylics!!! During the work shop we will be learning about the medium, of course, but also exploring composition techniques, color… Continue Reading Sep 9-10: Fluid Acrylics
THURSDAY, September 7JAZZ CRUISE Featuring: Ronnie Leigh, Jazz Vocalist The Mainstay, 8:00 pm Rock Hall SATURDAY, September 9 CHESTERTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL Wilmer Park, Noon to 6:00 pm FEATURING: The Brubeck Brothers ALSO PERFORMING: Gospel Shepherds, Eric Byrd Trio, Cecily Bumbray Quartet JAZZ FEST TICKETS Early Bird Tickets $40 Door Tickets $50 Under 21 $15 |… Continue Reading 2023 Chestertown Jazz Festival
Make and take a unique-to-you planner for the new school year! Learn ways to manage your time and decrease stress for success with school, work, and life in general. Ages 13-17 Space is limited. Please register! Pizza and Make a Thing is a program series for teens where we eat pizza and make a thing.
Registration is open for the 2023 5K Color Fun Run/Walk benefiting Kent Goes Purple. Anyone 18 and younger is free; online registration for 19 and up is $20. On-site registration is $30 for adults and $10 for 18 and under. Purple Jamboree is from 9 am until 11 am and includes free food, family fun,… Continue Reading Kent Goes Purple 5K Color Fun Run/Walk
Tuition: $150, Materials fee: $40, paid directly to the instructor Did you know that you can make silver earrings out of clay? In this exciting workshop, students discover the fascinating properties of precious metal clay, while learning how to properly work with it in the wet and greenware state and post-firing. In this beginner class,… Continue Reading Sep 10: Precious Metal Clay Earrings
The PAC meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month. While COVID-19 precautions require meetings by video conference. To attend a meeting, contact the A&E District Manager (chestertownae@gmail.com) at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to receive log-in information. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Have you ever wondered what kids around the world snack on? Join us to find out – and to try a variety of snacks! At this global snacking showdown we'll explore treats, share fun facts, and bring the rest of the world closer to home one tasty bite at a time. Ages 5+ Please register.… Continue Reading Snack Around the World Club
Join Brampton Inn for an open-fire cauldron dinner. Chef Kurt Peter from Chesapeake Chef Service is firing up the flame to create an imaginative, robust menu to celebrate the diverse seasonal abundance from local sources. Set on the scenic alfresco Renaissance Garden terrace with live music:• Begin your visit with appetizers & craft cocktails •… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Feasting Over Fire Dinner Series
Join us at Washington College (in Chestertown, MD) from 4:30pm-6:30pm on September 14 - to see the bus, learn about the tour, see photos from our travels, and hear from the excellent folks on the research team about the exciting early findings from our yearlong study. The fun will commence at 4:30 with ice cream,… Continue Reading Lessons from a Year on the Road – at Washington College
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District’s ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, restaurants and around town. Live music will also be happening throughout town.For information email hester@kentculture.org or call the Kent Cultural Alliance at 410-778-3700
The Kent Cultural Alliance is hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with the Kent County Local Management Board and E(Ñ)E: Alianza para la Cultura & Comunidad Hisapana. 10 am - 3pm and 6 - 9 pm There are three major events set against a backdrop of Art by Fredy Granillo, and Poetry… Continue Reading Celebracion Del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
The Shore Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce the September 2023 tour of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the 10th year of the Company that was founded in 2013. Our mission is to bring the works of William Shakespeare to the Eastern Shore and present free, outdoor performances for the public at Wilmer Park… Continue Reading Shore Shakespeare Company announces the cast for September 2023 tour of Much Ado About Nothing
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, running from September 19th through October 25th. (6 weeks) This course introduces basic pottery wheel techniques to beginning students with a focus on throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Students will be shown the step-by-step process of wedging, centering, throwing,… Continue Reading September 19 Beginner Wheel with Chris Neiman
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The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from September 20th through October 25th. (6 weeks) It is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners, but can easily accommodate new students who like a challenge! Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills… Continue Reading September 20 Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman
Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.
Ms Avis Wheatley, organistEmmanuel Episcopal Church, Chestertown
Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Sept 22 - Oct 8, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm Sundays @ 2pm https://www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevent/addams-family/all/ More info coming soon!
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
The Chestertown Environmental Committee is collecting the following items for recycling at the Farmer’s Market: • #5 plastics stackable containers • Plastic bottle caps and flip tops • Britta filters • Alkaline batteries A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt • CFL - Spiral shaped lightbulbs (no standard, fluorescent, halogen) • Deodorant containers and lids •… Continue Reading Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
Time: 2-4pmLocation: 200B High Street Instructor: Lindsay Lusby You know your art and the achievements you’re most proud of, but how do you describe yourself as an artist? From your website portfolio to applications for grants & residencies, the ability to write a strong artist bio is an essential part of your professional toolkit. It… Continue Reading Sep 23: How to Write Your Artist Bio
CANCELED Fall FunFest will feature a free, festive, carnival-style midway with games and prizes hosted by local businesses and organizations. Beer, wine, cocktails, popcorn and fun for all ages.
Tickets $60All proceeds to benefit HomePorts
Come lunch with us at TwoTen on Monday, August 28 from 11-2! We journey to the Orient with a custom-made menu just for you! Orange Chicken Veggie Jiaozi (potstickers) Hot & Sour Soup (gluten-free!) Vegan Orange Cake Almond Cookies (gluten-free!) Fortune Cookies Jasmine Green Tea
OPEN MIC at THE GARFIELD! The last Wednesday of each month. PARTICIPANTS and SPECTATORS wanted!! Contact Ford Schumann at Schumannford@gmail.com to participate. Refreshments available for purchase Come get involved with the fun and the music!
We open the season with the Alejandro Brittes Quartet, based out of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The unique ensemble innovatively explores the traditional, cross-border chamamé musical genre whose epicenter is northeast Argentina, a confluence of indigenous Guaraní and Iberian Baroque influences, slow-cooked over centuries. To learn more about Alejandro Brittes,… Continue Reading Concert Series: Alejandro Brittes Quartet
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
The Kent Cultural Alliance is hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with the Kent County Local Management Board and E(Ñ)E: Alianza para la Cultura & Comunidad Hisapana. There are three major events set against a backdrop of Art by Fredy Granillo, and Poetry by Iris Figueroa at the Raimond Center. Opening -… Continue Reading Celebracion Del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Brampton Inn invites you to catch the sunset on a 2-hour cruise aboard the Chester River Packet. This immersive experience allows guests to mingle and unwind with a refreshing cocktail while enjoying an artisanal charcuterie board featuring premium cured meats, assorted cheeses and a variety of seasonal accompaniments. View the beautiful Chester River waterfront and… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Ship-To-Shore Experience with Chester River Packet Co.
9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Join us in recognition of the 9th Annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our official state exercise and is a call to action to promote awareness about regular walking year-round. We encourage all interested walkers to register using the link above. After you join the… Continue Reading Walk Maryland Day 2023
This 4-day, 8-class intensive workshop will teach you everything you need to know to nourish your family with the most nutrient dense and bioavailable foods from sourdough bread and fermented vegetables to pate and traditional cheese made by you in your own home kitchen!
If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you! All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby through songs and fun, brain-building activities. FREE books, calendar, song sheet for attendees! Free childcare and diapers will be provided for… Continue Reading In the Nest: Session 1
Join Permaculture Educator Shane Brill on a foraging expedition starting at Washington College. 9am and 11am Shane, the Assistant Director of Eastern Shore Food Lab at the college, will teach participants best tactics for how to identify edible plants and plant look-alikes, encouraging the group to use their senses while exploring the many delicious offerings… Continue Reading Edible Plants Foraging Expedition
1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.
Please join us for this month's feature in the WC Film Series, The Motorcycle Diaries (2004). Each month, we'll feature a film on the theme of self-discovery. Films will come from a variety of time periods, genres, and cover a wide range of topics. The events are free and open to the public. We encourage members… Continue Reading WC Film Series/ The Motorcycle Diaries
Get a sneak preview of the studio tour with our showcase of our nearly 60 studio tour artists! Celebrate this wonderful event with us and plan your route through the tour. On view through October.
Photo Credits: The Ball and Red Arches by Adam Walls installed in Chestertown (photo by Hester Sachse) Taking the Hill by Adam Walls installed in Chestertown (photo by Hester Sachse) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 Two New Sculptures Installed in Chestertown from the Peter and Hanna Woicke Sculpture Collection Chestertown, MD – Chestertown’s downtown… Continue Reading Opening for New Sculptures
Join us to celebrate the installation of two new works from Chestertown's Woicke Collection of Public Sculpture. Artist Adam Walls will be on hand to answer questions and meet members of the community.
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
A hands on, family-friendly event where you can explore different vehicles and machines, meet community helpers, games, activities, demonstrations, and more! Food will be available for purchase. If you are interested in displaying a vehicle or becoming a vendor, please email kenttouchatruckagfest@gmail.com
Join Adam Walls, creator of two newly-installed sculptures in downtown Chestertown, as he talks about his working process and the ideas behind his art.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity. Join us to try your hand at something new and leave a little happier than you arrived! Featured Project: Paper Beads Learn how to turn junk mail and old magazines into art by creating custom-made paper beads. All supplies will be provided… Continue Reading Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-Ups
Instructor: Sue WrightTime: 1-4pm Tuition: $75 Mobius, a surface with only one side, when worn around the neck, falls comfortably into place. Please bring the following supplies: * 400-500 yards of sock yarn (do not bring alpaca or llama due to instructor's allergies * 40" circular needle size #6 Contact Sue for assistance and questions… Continue Reading Oct 7: Learn to Knit – Mobius Infinity Scarf
Your favorite annual car show is back! Enter your car to be judged or come view over 100 antique, classic, and modern cars on display in downtown Chestertown. Live band, food, and more. This event is free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit Main Street Chestertown.
Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk to benefit KART, providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine activities for the special needs community. Both courses are USAFT certified. Race day registration will be available! Packet pickup starts at 8 a.m. and races start at 9 a.m. at Wilmer Park, Chestertown, MD. 5K Run/Walk - $25 before September 17… Continue Reading Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Time: 10 AM to 3 PMInstructor: Anne Barney Location: 200B High Street, Chestertown, MD Is there a closet in your house with boxes of things you no longer need? You might not even know what's in half of them. Maybe something you've been searching for is in there, but there's so much clutter, you can't… Continue Reading Journaling to Clear what Clutters your Mind
Come learn about wildflowers at Wildly Native Flower Farm. You will learn from this amazing team how to use wildflowers in creative ways and how to identify the weeds. 12:30pm and 2:30pm
The PAC meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month. While COVID-19 precautions require meetings by video conference. To attend a meeting, contact the A&E District Manager (chestertownae@gmail.com) at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to receive log-in information. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Instructor: Kris Kelley Majors Thrifted ghost Halloween paintings are a new DIY trend that is taking TikTok by storm! Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of painting and wine as instructor Kris Kelley Majors will teach you how to add ghosts, cats, and other spooky details into vintage paintings. Enjoy Casa's premium… Continue Reading Oct 11: Uncorked Creations Ghost Painting
Join the UM SRH Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) for a workshop on Advance Directives and learn:- What is an Advance Directive? - Why are Advance Directives important? - Why should you complete one? SCOT will review advanced care planning with participants and assist with Advance Directive completion during the workshop.
If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you! All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby through songs and fun, brain-building activities. FREE books, calendar, song sheet for attendees! Free childcare and diapers will be provided for… Continue Reading In the Nest: Session 2
Join Brampton Inn for an open-fire cauldron dinner. Chef Kurt Peter from Chesapeake Chef Service is firing up the flame to create an imaginative, robust menu to celebrate the diverse seasonal abundance from local sources. Set on the scenic alfresco Renaissance Garden terrace with live music:• Begin your visit with appetizers & conversation around the… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Feasting Over Fire Dinner Series
***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market
The Chestertown Environmental Committee is collecting the following items for recycling at the Farmer’s Market: • #5 plastics stackable containers • Plastic bottle caps and flip tops • Britta filters • Alkaline batteries A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt • CFL - Spiral shaped lightbulbs (no standard, fluorescent, halogen) • Deodorant containers and lids •… Continue Reading Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
Visit the museum and take a stroll back in time as we demonstrate the art of making pressed apple cider.
Did you ever want to learn how to use the Clay Extruder that lives inside the Clay Studio? Now's your chance! Join Paul Aspell in a one-day workshop and experience the process. This is a hands-on workshop. Everyone will complete a few clay projects to be bisque fired by the Clay Studio Staff, and glazed… Continue Reading October 14 Extruding with Paul Aspell (One Day Workshop)
Come and paint if you dare! We'll provide old paintings found at thrift shops and you'll make them haunted by painting in ghosts and other creepy creatures. You can also paint a mini pumpkin! Ages 13-17 Space is limited. Please register!
Free presentation by health care professionals, The event will provide the opportunity for questions and answers from experts, according to Jeanette Jeffrey, HomePorts Executive Director.Registration is requested on line at www.homeports.org call HomePorts at 443-480-0940. HomePorts is a membership organization helping older adults continue living safely and independently in their own homes. Set up by… Continue Reading Health Journaling
A reading from Romantic Comedy with James Allen Hall. James Allen Hall is the author most recently of Romantic Comedy. They are the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Lambda Literary Foundation, the Texas Institute of Letters, the Fellowship of Southern Writers, Bread Loaf, Sewanee,… Continue Reading A Reading with James Allen Hall
Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
HomePorts has announced that it will hold the annual Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 19, from 8am to noon at the Kent County Family YMCA, 200 Scheeler Road in Chestertown. The largest health fair in this region, it is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to become more informed on health issues that we face or… Continue Reading Health and Wellness Expo
If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you! All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby through songs and fun, brain-building activities. FREE books, calendar, song sheet for attendees! Free childcare and diapers will be provided for… Continue Reading In the Nest: Session 3
Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.
It's an all-ages autumn extravaganza! Join us for caramel apples, scarecrow making, fall-themed crafts for all ages, lawn bowling, cider making, apple smoothies, goodie bags, and so much more. All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event.
