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September 2014 Volume 10, Issue 7
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Dorchester
Center for
the Arts
presents the
38th Annual
Dorchester
Center for
the Arts
Showcase, a
free outdoor
street
festival on
historic
High
Street in
Cambridge,
Maryland.
This
The Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase, an artisan street festival, will take place in Cambridge, Maryland, on Sunday, September 28, from noon to 5:00 p.m.
signature
sculpture, mixed media, ceramics,
plenty of food including traditional
exhibit and rides as well as a music
event
fiber art, jewelry, photography, and
Eastern Shore cuisine!
performance area.
is designed to celebrate and foster an
woodworking. Heritage arts such as
appreciation of the arts in Dorchester
blacksmithing and model work boat
This year premiers a new event feature;
Join us as we celebrate our creative
and surrounding communities, and to
building will be featured as well.
“Wine on the Waterfront and Craft Beer
community. Showcase is generously
showcase the area as a prime cultural
Tasting”, to showcase Dorchester’s
supported by the Nathan Foundation
destination.
Throughout the afternoon there will be
local Layton’s Chance Winery and
and the Maryland State Arts Council.
live music on three stages, theater and
Reale Revival Brewery. Positioned at
For more information, or to become
From noon to 5:00 p.m., visitors
dance performances, and interactive
Long Wharf, this area also includes
a vendor, please contact Dorchester
can enjoy well over 100 artist and
art projects for all ages. Not to mention
the Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack
Center for the Arts at 410-228-7782.
artisan booths featuring painting,
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By Patty Speakman Hamsher
Being a tourist in your home state has a
lot of perks, and late summer and early
fall are the perfect times to test that
theory.
Last week, my daughters and I spent the
day at the Inner Harbor. The clouds were
puffy and white, the sky was startlingly
blue, the crowds were full but not
overwhelming,
and the harbor
views were
stunning. It had
been several years
since we indulged
in such a day and
focused solely on
playing together
and experiencing
new things.
sleek dolphins swam and breeched
and played in the water. After a short
time, two trainers came out armed with
buckets of fish. They explained the
importance of interacting with these
intelligent creatures throughout the
day, and they proceeded to treat us to a
“practice session.” My girls marveled
at the dolphins waving their fins, doing
summersaults, and making noises on
command.
Soon it was lunchtime. With such
fair weather before us, we couldn’t
resist setting up a picnic on one of
the benches along the harbor and
people watching as we munched.
There were more than a dozen day
care and summer camp groups with
the same idea. Like my own, these
kids were excited by being outdoors
and a part of the inner harbor crowd
for the day.
beyond Earth; surely we will all do
much better in trivia games now.
On the third floor of the Science Center,
is the Kid’s Place. This area is ideal for
kids between the ages of two and eight.
My girls enjoyed playing inside the
model ship and submarine that were set
up, building structures with PVC pipes,
and creating dams and canals with
water.
We started at
the National
Aquarium and
were glad to get there by 9:45 a.m., just
after it opened. Not only were there less
people to compete with for up-close
views of the jellies, fish, anemones,
sharks, and rays, but the sea life seemed
more awake. In many of the exhibits,
aquarium trainers were there doling
out breakfast to actively eating sea life.
After spending quite a while oogling at
the creatures along the exhibition route,
we wandered across the bridge to the
pavilion where the dolphins are.
Next on our itinerary was a stop
at the Maryland Science Center.
With one daughter obsessed with
dinosaurs and another fond of all things
space, we couldn’t resist. The Science
Center includes three levels of various
exhibits, many of which are hands-on
and excitingly interactive, even to a four
year old. After digging for fossils in the
dinosaur section and creating electricity
in Newton’s Alley, we spent some time
exploring the human body exhibit. This
included swallowing some fear and each
taking a turn laying on a bed of nails!
It was hard to leave all the fun at the
Science Center, but with our tummies
growling, we headed out to the Pratt
Street Pavilion to grab a snack. On
the way, we stuck our heads in at the
Ripley’s
Believe it or
Not museum
located on
Light Street,
facing the
harbor. Though
we didn’t
splurge on
tickets that
day, we made a
mental note to
add the 8,000
square foot
‘odditorium’
to our itinerary
for our next visit to Baltimore. We were
among many snapping photos of the
gigantic Transformer, an eight foot man,
and a two headed accordion-playing
woman.
Though the aquarium is no longer
running ticketed, hourly, or periodic
shows for people to watch each day,
they do keep open the doors to the
dolphin auditorium and encourage
patrons to stop in at their leisure. We
took a seat one row beyond the “splash
zone,” and we watched as half a dozen
To give our feet a rest, we took in the
2:15 p.m. planetarium show about the
universe. My girls hung in there while
the narrator took us on a figurative space
ship ride through our solar system, our
galaxy, and then out into the universe.
We learned all sorts of fascinating facts
about the size and scope of the world
We snacked on Five Guys French fries
and cookies from Great American
Cookie to satisfy our afternoon cravings.
As afternoon wore on, the crowd
seemed ready for baseball. New York
Yankee and Orioles shirts on passersby
indicated there would be a big game at
Camden Yards.
For our last activity, we decided to rent
a shiny, purple dragon boat and paddle
around in the harbor. Lifejackets were
provided and sunscreen was a must.
We enjoyed the lazy feeling of floating
away from the city and admiring the
iconic views—The Rusty Scupper, The
Aquarium, The Legg Mason building,
The World Trade Center of Baltimore,
and the historic ships tied up for tourists
to enjoy. In only a few leg-pumping
minutes were docked safely back where
we had started.
In the end, we realized that a day wasn’t
long enough to see all that could be
seen in downtown
Baltimore. Our
itinerary for
future days would
include these other
sights we didn’t
have time to
visit: The B & O
Railroad Museum,
The Maryland
Zoo, American
Visionary
Museum, and
Port Discovery
Children’s
Museum, to
name a few. Though seats are probably
already sold out—or ridiculously
expensive—for any home Raven’s
games, my little athletes were enamored
at the sight of the large, professional
sports arenas and would love to take in
an Orioles game soon.
While we have our own tourist
attractions to enjoy and fresh seafood to
indulge in here on the Eastern Shore, it
is nice to step outside of our zone once
in a while and see even more of what
makes Maryland a unique state.
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A new exhibit just installed inside the
Choptank River Lighthouse features a
fifth-order Fresnel lens, similar to what
was used in the original lighthouse
generations ago. The lens was used to
cast a bright light that could be seen
from miles away to warn mariners of
dangerous shoals.
When the
Cambridge
Lighthouse
Foundation
acquired this
lens early
this year on
permanent
loan from
the U.S.
Coast
Guard, the
lens had suffered some damage over
the years. The Foundation hired Jim
Dunlap, one of only five “lampists” in
the country certified by the U.S. Coast
Guard to work on Fresnel lenses, to
make the repairs. Dunlap said he used
the traditional way of fixing the breaks,
removed paint splatters, and replaced
glazing to keep the glass prisms in
place. While the history of the lens on
display is unknown, it was likely used
on a small waterway, perhaps a river,
according to Dunlap.
The Fresnel lens is displayed in a
cylindrical, mahogany case custommade by Ted Boettger of Boettger
Custom Woodwork in Cambridge. “It
was a good challenge to create the case
with all the curves,” Boettger said.
“The lighthouse is a great asset to the
community. It’s surprising just how
many people visit it.”
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Later this year, another exhibit will
be added that will demonstrate how a
Fresnel lens works, bending the light
into a focused beam. Visitors will be
able to turn a knob to control a laser
beam as it shines through a series of
acrylic prisms.
More upgrades
are coming
for the
Choptank River
Lighthouse.
Boat builders
at Cambridge’s
Ruark Boatworks
have been
constructing
a launch boat,
which will
eventually hang
outside the
lighthouse, just as
it did at the original
lighthouse. The
vessel is modeled
after the boat
that lighthouse
keepers used to
travel the two
miles from land
to the lighthouse
when it was in its
original location in
the Choptank River.
The boat may be
completed this fall.
Funds to acquire these artifacts have
come from both private and public
sources. “The Cambridge Lighthouse
Foundation is grateful for the ongoing
support from individuals, businesses,
and foundations in the Dorchester
come back again because things are
continuing to change,” said Jackie
Noller, chair of the Cambridge
Lighthouse Foundation’s Artifact
Acquisition Committee. She said they
hope to complete all the new exhibits
by the opening of the next lighthouse
Gathered around the new Fresnel lens exhibit at the Choptank River Lighthouse are, from left, Pam Ronsaville, exhibit designer;
George Wright, co-president of the Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation; Tony Cumella, lampist apprentice; Jim Dunlap, lampist;
and Ted Boettger, craftsman.
Also to be added is a fog bell, which
rang out to guide mariners when it was
too foggy to see the light, and a fog bell
striker, a mechanism used to ring the fog
bell in a regular pattern.
County community and matching funds
from the State of Maryland that have
allowed for the installation of these
lighthouse museum upgrades,” said
George Wright, co-president of the
Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation.
“Visit the lighthouse now, and then
season in May 2015.
The Choptank River Lighthouse is
open daily, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., from
May through October, for self-guided
tours. Volunteer Greeter Guides staff the
lighthouse on weekends. Admission is
free, but donations are encouraged.
September is here and the Tuckahoe
State Park Complex in Caroline
County will debut several monthlong programs for both children and
adults that are guaranteed to keep
the season of outdoor fun going into
the fall! Parents looking for fun and
safe opportunities to expose their preschoolers to the area’s natural resources
and adults looking to master some
creative campfire cooking techniques
will not be disappointed by the list of
offerings.
The new Sprouts! program for 3 to 4
year olds will provide the youngest
park visitors a fun, safe and structured
environment to first experience the
natural world. Bring your “sprouting”
naturalists out to the
park’s Lake Pavilion
on Wednesdays at
3:00 p.m. for a 45minute program
featuring a story,
craft and activities
that will spark
your child’s love of
nature and wildlife.
Pre-registration is
required.
and rain gardens. Both the Sprouts! and
Sunset Series are free.
Campfires aren’t just for s’mores and
hotdogs any more! Each Thursday
at 6:30 p.m., Martinak State Park in
Denton will host a Campfire Cuisine
program exploring innovative ways to
create new family classics – all while
enjoying the great outdoors! A different
main dish
and dessert
will be
featured
weekly;
participants
can sign up
for just one
session or
attend them
all. Children
are welcome
but must be
accompanied
and assisted
by an adult.
$5 per person
per class
or $15 for all 4; pre-registration is
required and spaces are limited.
Outstanding Dreams Farm invites you
to their 6th Annual Alpaca Festival
on Saturday, September 20th from
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday,
September 21st from noon- 5:00 p.m.
The farm, which is located at 24480
Pinetown Road in Preston, is home
to more than 25
Huacaya Alpacas and
a gift shop featuring
one-of-a-kind
merchandise crafted
from Alpaca fiber.
The event will
feature fun for
the whole family,
including fiber arts
demonstrations, craft
and food vendors, children’s activities,
and of course, lovable Alpacas and
their products. Attendees will also be
able to meet the owners of Outstanding
Dreams Farm, Phil and Vickie Liske,
and learn about the wonderful world of
alpacas.
Visitors to the festival will find a
variety of products crafted from alpaca
fleece at the Outstanding Dreams
Farm Store. Alpaca fleece is a soft
and durable fiber that is renowned
for it’s hypoallergenic qualities, and
the shop carries an array of products
made from the
luxurious natural
fiber. Products
available for
purchase include
scarves, clothing,
hats, children’s
toys, raw fiber
and more.
Admission to the
event is free, and
donations are gratefully appreciated.
For more information on the Open
House & Alpaca Festival or to arrange
a tour of the farm, please contact Phil
and Vickie Liske at (410) 673-2002 or
visit www.OutstandingDreamsFarm.c
om.
To register for these or any other
programs offered at the Tuckahoe
State Park Complex, call the park
office at (410) 820-1668, Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuckahoe’s Sunset
Series is designed for
all ages and will be
Campfires aren’t just for s’mores anymore!
held every Wednesday
at the Lake Pavilion
To learn more about activities offered
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Topics covered
at Tuckahoe and other parks around
will include “Paddling 101” (canoeing
the state, be sure to check out the
and kayaking on Tuckahoe Creek), a
Maryland Department of Natural
reptile and amphibian identification and
Resources Online Calendar at
search, hawk migration with falconry
www.dnr.maryland.gov/calendar.
demo, and how to construct rain barrels
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By Patty Speakman Hamsher
Between the closing of one school year
and the beginning of another, there is
this time of summer freedom. There
are cook outs and beach trips, bug bites
and sometimes camps. I carry with
me refrains from rhyming songs about
Moses in a basket and Noah’s arc that
I once sang
during summer
weeks of
vacation bible
school. It was
always a high
energy time
to be at the
church in the
off hours with
friends I only
usually saw
on occasional
Sundays.
And though I
may not have
remembered
all the stories
and biblical
implications,
I knew that it
was a meaningful time to connect with a
community of people.
Last month, my seven and four year old
girls experienced camp at their church
for the first time. Each evening, we
arrived early and made preparations
for four nights of Peace Camp at
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at
Easton (UUFE).
And for the first
time, I wasn’t just
a participant or a
junior volunteer,
I was the one
running the show.
Our church’s Peace
Camp evolved from
an idea I had heard
of several years
ago from a friend
in Pennsylvania.
The idea is to
spend each night
discussing the ways
in which we can
cultivate peaceful
lives within
ourselves, our
communities, and our world at large. As
I got more serious about this endeavor
with our church congregation, I found
two phenomenal mentors, MJ and Jerry
Park, who run a non-profit organization,
Little Friends for Peace, in Mt. Rainier,
Maryland. MJ and Jerry came to
UUFE one evening in May armed with
workbooks, print outs, photo cards,
and innumerable hints and tips about
activities and conversation starters. We
sat rapt with attention, trying to soak up
the thirty years of experience these two
had to share.
In many ways, our Peace Camp at
UUFE started out as small as the Parks’
first camp was nearly 30 years ago when
they ran it out of their basement with
only a handful of kids. Though Little
Friends For Peace reaches hundreds of
people these days, their early camps
focused on 10 to 12 lessons they created
to saturate kids and caregivers with
words and tools that would build peace
rather than break it. These sessions
involved sharing circles, writing journal
entries, singing together, and building a
peace train in which each car illustrates
steps to peacefully negotiate a conflict.
These lessons have been expanded upon
over the years to include additional
songs, exercises, and cooperative
games, and Little Friends for Peace
now leads full day, multi-week camps
at churches as well as programs within
prisons, teacher training sessions,
women’s groups,
and community
centers.
In the end, UUFE
welcomed 18
campers between
the ages of four
to nine last week.
Each night we
opened by sharing
a peace pledge to remind ourselves
about talking kindly to others, treating
people with care, and building peace
in our communities each day. We took
turns talking about things that had
felt peaceful or not peaceful about
our day, and then, in smaller groups,
the campers took turns learning about
famous peacemakers from history and
participating in active, mindful practices
such as yoga and martial arts. They
giggled through cooperative versions
of classical games like tag and musical
chairs. They each created a square
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for our community peace quilt, sang
songs with funny lyrics and songs that
contained peaceful cadences, and they
ran around in the off hours of church
with kids they only occasionally see on
a Sunday.
On the last night of camp, the families
stayed at drop off and assembled in the
sanctuary to watch their kids march
in with the peace train we decorated.
Waving their self-created peace banners,
decorated with images of doves, hearts,
sunsets, and stars, the kids sang a few
of their favorite songs. And then we all
feasted together, connecting with new
friends or catching up with long-time
friends.
Chante Lasco’s son and daughter, who
are seven and five, attended the camp
each day. Though her daughter was
reluctant to stay at a new place with so
many new faces on the first night, she
was sorry when it ended each night.
“Even now, she keeps asking when we
can go to Peace Camp again,” Chante
laughingly explains.
This was the first church experience
for Chante’s kids, as they have never
regularly attended a local church. “I
think they did sense something spiritual
about the camp and are yearning for
more of that,” she says. She cites the
community feel of the potluck on the
last day as nudge in the direction of
seeking out more church/community
connection for her family in the coming
year.
I am pretty sure the lessons of peace and
mindfulness and treating people with
compassion were secondary to the fun
of learning sign language to songs and
kicking off their shoes to run around in
the wet, evening grass. But sewing seeds
of peace is an ongoing process for our
littlest citizens. And I have plans to keep
with this gardening project.
It’s that time of year again: “Back to
School” for Talbot County students.
Among the many challenges teens
returning to school will face are tests
and peer pressure – peer pressure to
“just try” a sip of beer, or the latest drug
making the rounds, or the tried and true
drugs that have been around for decades.
Will your teen pass the peer pressure
test? There is a new tool for parents
to use to help their teens answer this
question in the affirmative.
“The Talbot Parent Coalition is now
offering free alcohol and drug testing
kits,” said Coalition Chairman Mary
Kramer recently. “Parents feel that they
need more information about the drug
and alcohol problems in the County and
more tools to deal with those problems.
So in addition to the information that
we provide on our Web site, Facebook
page, and ENewsletter, we are making a
new tool available – home alcohol and
drug testing kits -- that should prove
effective in helping parents keep their
teens away from alcohol and drugs.
The test kits are available at the Talbot
Partnership offices at 8
Goldsborough Street in
Easton.”
Drug testing can
be used as part of a
family’s substance
abuse prevention plan
to provide an out for
teens who are facing
peer pressure to indulge
in risky behaviors.
Knowing that they face
drug testing at home
– and imparting that information to their
peers – may help insulate teens from
aggressive pressure.
The kit the Talbot Parent Coalition is
offering is the 4-Panel iCup Drug Test
that tests for THC (marijuana, pot,
grass, weed, hash, Mary Jane, dope),
cocaine (coke, crack, blow, nose candy,
snowball,
tornado),
opiates
(heroin,
morphine,
opium,
smack,
thunder, hell
dust), and methamphetamines (meth,
crank, ice, chalk, black beauties, crystal
meth).
techniques. For example, diluted urine
can be detected by a specific gravity
reading, and use of a detox agent such
as UrineLuck will be shown on the
oxidant box on the adulteration strip.
The included temperature strip will
indicate if the urine is fresh.
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About The Talbot Parent Coalition. The
Coalition was formed with the support
of the Talbot Partnership, a 501(c)3
non-profit organization, to provide
Talbot County parents with information
about the issues of alcohol and drug use
Even with these useful features, parents
should monitor the urine test to prevent
tampering and to ensure accurate results.
by the County’s teenagers. The Talbot
Partnership, which was founded in 1991
as a community coalition, encourages
the community to recognize the problems
and implement solutions related to
alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse by
implementing policies, promoting early
intervention programs, and building a
community culture that favors drug-free
youth. For further information on The
Talbot Parent Coalition, visit our Web
site (parentscoalitionoftalbotpartnershi
p.org) or Facebook page, or EMail us at
[email protected].
For more information on how to drug
test a teen at home, go to this Web site:
www.ehow.com/how_2139105_drugtest-teen-home.html.
And don’t forget to pick up your free
home alcohol and drug testing kits
at the Talbot Partnership offices at 8
Goldsborough Street. You can call 410819-8067 for more information.
One helpful feature of this testing
method is the adulteration strip that can
short circuit some common cheating
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Life’s too short to settle for a stale diet.
It's fine to rely on a few key hearthealthy foods for your cholesterolfriendly diet, but you want to avoid
burnout.
Try these 10 ideas to tickle your taste
buds once again.
1. Old Fave: Olive Oil. New Fave:
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is pressed from the pulp
that surrounds the avocado pit. It's got a
buttery flavor. "Good" monounsaturated
fat makes up about 72% of its calories,
the same as olive oil.
“The monounsaturated fat in avocado
oil helps protect your heart by reducing
LDL cholesterol levels and improving
your blood pressure numbers,” says
Washington, DC, dietitian Rebecca
Scritchfield, RD.“Avocado oil is
also high in vitamin E, a powerful
antioxidant that can help to reduce
inflammation.”
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Serve it up: Use avocado oil as
you would extra-virgin olive oil in
vinaigrettes, pesto, dips, or drizzled
on sliced tomatoes. It can also take
medium-high heat, so you can use it to
saute meats and vegetables.
2. Old Fave: Salmon. New Fave:
Sablefish
Sablefish, also called black cod, hails
from the deep waters of the North
Pacific. It's got pearly-white buttery
flesh and texture similar to that of
halibut.
Like salmon, it's rich in omega-3s. Wild
sablefish from waters off the Alaskan
coast are a sustainable seafood choice,
too.
Serve it up: You can grill, steam, broil,
poach, bake, or sear sablefish fillets. It
takes well to sauces, salsas, and spice
rubs, too.
3. Old Fave: Carrots. New Fave:
Parsnips
These root vegetables have a nutty,
slightly sweet flavor. They have 60%
more fiber than Bugs Bunny’s favorite
veg.
about 10 grams in 3 tablespoons.
“They’re also rich in vitamin E, iron,
potassium, fiber, and magnesium,”
Scritchfield says.
Fiber is good for your cholesterol and
keeps you feeling full longer. You'll
also get nutrients like vitamins C and K,
folate, and potassium.
A Harvard School of Medicine study
found that people who have more
magnesium in their diets may lower
their odds of
getting heart
disease by
up to 30%.
Scritchfield
praises hemp
seeds for their
healthy ratio of
omega-3 and
omega-6 fatty
acids, both of
which your
body needs.
Serve it up: Unlike carrots, parsnips
are almost always better when cooked.
Roast to boost their natural sweetness, or
chop and add to stews and soups.
4. Old Fave: Peanut Butter. New
Fave: Almond Butter
Almond butter is sweeter and has
more monounsaturated fat, calcium,
magnesium, and phosphorus. Look for
a brand that lists one simple ingredient:
almonds.
Serve it up: Make your toast tastier,
spoon some into your oatmeal, or add to
smoothies.
5. Old Fave: Green Lentils. New Fave:
Black Lentils
Black lentils, sometimes called beluga
lentils because of the beluga caviar they
resemble, are less earthy-tasting than
most other lentils. You'll get about 12
grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber
in a half-cup cooked. They also have
anthocyanins, antioxidants that are also
in dark berries.
Serve it up: Black lentils hold their
shape and texture once cooked. Try
them in soups or in salads mixed with
chopped veggies and vinaigrette.
6. Old Fave: Flaxseed. New Fave:
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
are blessed with a toothsome, nutty
flavor like that of pine nuts. They have
more protein than many other seeds:
Serve it up:
Sprinkle hemp seeds on cereal, yogurt,
fruit salads, stir-fries, soups, salads, and
cooked whole grains.
7. Old Fave: Green Tea. New Fave:
Matcha Tea
Green tea is a great source of
antioxidants called catechins, which
improve blood pressure and cholesterol
numbers. Matcha includes the whole
tea leaf, ground into very fine powder,
which you drink. It can have 137
times the amount of an antioxidant
called EGCG in a traditional green tea,
University of Colorado researchers
found.
to the banana. It’s rich in vitamin A,
vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
“Our heart muscles require potassium
to keep it beating strongly,” Scritchfield
says.
Serve it up: Green plantains are best
for thickening stews. If they're yellow
with a few
black dots,
you can
saute them,
simmer
in curries
and stews,
roast, or
grill them.
Once
their skin
is almost
completely
black,
they’re
sweet enough for you to blend them into
smoothies, pancake batters, and oatmeal.
9. Old Fave: Whole Wheat Pasta. New
Fave: Soba Noodles
These nutty-tasting Japanese noodles are
made from buckwheat, a whole grain
rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber,
and an antioxidant called rutin.
Despite its name, buckwheat isn't related
to wheat and is gluten-free. Still, if
you’re on a gluten-free diet, check the
ingredients list, since some soba noodles
are made with a mix of buckwheat flour
and wheat flour.
Serve it up: You can cook soba like
other pasta, but it cooks faster. Drain
it and rinse with cold water to remove
extra starch.
10. Old Fave: Oatmeal. New Fave:
Quinoa Flakes
Are you so over oatmeal? Make a warm
bowl of quinoa porridge. Like rolled
oats, quinoa flakes are steamed and
then rolled to flatten them. They cook
faster than regular quinoa without losing
nutrition.
Serve it up: Add 1/3 cup quinoa flakes
and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to 1 cup
simmering water. Stir until creamy in
texture. Top with your choice of nuts
and fruits. Also use quinoa flakes instead
of oats when making granola or fruit
crisps.
For more info, visit www.wedmd.com.
Serve it up: Whisk matcha powder with
steamed water for a warm drink. Or
add it to a smoothie, salad dressing, or
homemade ice cream or baked goods.
8. Old Fave: Banana. New Fave:
Plantain
Popular in Latin American and Asian
cuisine, the plantain is a big brother
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September 2014
RECURRING EVENTS
Talbot Historical Society Museum &
Garden Hours
Federal styled garden opened seven days
a week during daylight hours. Visit the
museum store. Talbot Historical Society, 25
S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.
Academy Art Museum
Permanent Collection contains more than
1,000 pieces including core holdings of
European and American works on paper.
Hours are Monday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:
00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission $3 for
non-members. 106 South Street, Easton. 410822-2787.
Monday Night Trivia at the Market Street
Public House in Denton
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Join host Norm
Amorose every Monday at the Market Street
Public House, 200 Market Street, Denton,
MD, for a fun-filled evening of trivia! For
more info, contact the pub at (410) 479-4720.
Bereavement Support Group Meets 1st &
3rd Tuesdays
6:00 p.m. Dorchester County Library, 303
Gay Street, Cambridge, MD; Sponsored by
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. These
are free & open to anyone, whether or not
Coastal Hospice cared for their loved one.
Qualified grief counselors provide support
to those coping with the emotional, social &
financial stresses associated with loss. Group
meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Please RSVP
443-978-0218.
Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats,
dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items,
and indoor and take away dinning and more!
Thurs 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Fri 9:00 a.m.-7:
00 p.m. & Sat 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.. Easton
Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD
21601. Phone 410-822-8989.
Cambridge Farmers Market Every
Thursday
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Long Wharf (High
& Water Sts), Cambridge, MD; Locally
grown produce & meats, baked goods, crafts,
flowers, & more.
Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Live music from 10:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fresh local produce and a
farm products and a wide variety of talented
crafters, with unique handmade items.
Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410253-9151.
St. Michaels FreshFarm Saturday Market
Through October 11
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The market features
grass-fed pork and beef, free-range chicken,
seasonal fruits, herbs, vegetables, cow's
milk cheeses, cut flowers, eggs, honey and
handmade soap. Cooking demonstrations by
a variety of the area's chefs and home cooks
are planned for the "Chef in Market" feature.
Fremont Street, St. Michaels.
BINGO at Elks every Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Elks Lodge 1272, Elks Lodge Rd,
Cambridge, MD; Games begin at 7 pm; Food
& drinks available for purchase. 410-2216044.
Federalsburg Farmers’ & Flea Market
Every Saturday Through November
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Market
Place Parking Lot, Morris Avenue,
Federalsburg. Find farm-fresh produce
and more at the Federalsburg Farmers’ and
Flea Market, which takes place in downtown
Federalsburg every Saturday. Shop from a
huge selection of products, including justpicked strawberries, plants, veggies and
more! There is also a food vendor, so come
early!
Dancing On The Shore- Tuesday &
Thursdays
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ballroom, Latin, Swing
& Country Western Dance Group Classes.
Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street,
Easton. 410-482-6169.
Easton Volunteer Fire Department Bingo
Every Friday Night
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; games start at 7:30
p.m. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer
Fire Department Auxiliary. Creamery Lane,
315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.
Wednesday Morning Artists Meets Every
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Creek Deli, Market Square in
Cambridge. No Cost. For more info: ww
w.wednesdaymorningartists.com or Nancy
at [email protected] or 410-463-0148.
Easton Market Square Open WednesdaySaturday
Wed-Fri 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sat 8:
00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. 137 N. Harrison Street,
Easton. Merchants featured include: Against
The Grain, artisan breads & pastries; Arbec
Orchids; Brasserie Brightwell, simple French
Kitchen; Cottingham Farm, certified organic
vegetables and herbs; Chez Gourmet, crepes,
paninis, Belgian sugar waffles; Easton Teas,
gourmet teas; Garden Treasures; Gourmet By
The Bay, gourmet dinners, artisan cheeses
and catering; Jean McHale, antiques, design,
custom furniture; Harrisons Wine & Liquor,
Oxford Farmers Market Every
Wednesday
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Oxford Community
Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.
Amish Country Farmers Market Every
Thursday through Saturday
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beer, wine, liquor; Mabel's Bakery, Heavenly
cakes, pies & homemade desserts; Seaberry
Farm & Market, fresh cut flowers, orchids,
local foods; TS Smith, farm fresh produce &
fancy foods & The Bean, coffee for a cause.
First Weekend Events in Easton Through
December
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Friday. Beginning
with First Friday Gallery Walk enjoying the
exhibits at galleries in downtown Easton
during the evening event. Refreshments and
discussion are available at several galleries,
so plan to make an evening of it! Sidewalk
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Dine
Downtown throughout the weekend via
phone or Open Table reservation. Easton
Town Center. 410-690-4395.
Vets Helping Vets Every 1st & 3rd Friday
9:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Friday at Hurlock
American Legion #243, 57 Legion Drive,
Hurlock AND 2nd & 4th Friday at VFW Post
5246 in Federalsburg. Weekly informal,
informational meetings for all veterans to
help vets find services, information, etc.
that they need and are entitled to. Questions
& concerns on any Veteran issues are
welcome. Coffee will be served. For more
information, call 410-943-8205 after 4 p.m.
ALL Veterans welcome.
Chesapeake Ghost Walks Every Friday
Night
Approximately 90 minute walk throughout
the towns of Easton, St. Michaels, Denton,
Cambridge, Salisbury, Princess Anne,
Crisfield, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, Berlin, and
Ocean City. Easton on the 1st Friday of the
month; St. Michaels on the 2nd Friday of the
month, (8 PM beginning at the Chesapeake
Bay Maritime Museum); and Cambridge
on the 4th Friday. Advanced registration
required. Charge $15 Adults & $9 for
children. 443-735-0771 www.chesapeakegh
ostwalks.com.
Saturday Historic Walking Tours of St.
Michaels
10:00 a.m. "Historic St. Michaels: Its People,
Places and Happenings" is offered on the
first three Saturdays of each month, (through
October), and on the fourth Saturday,
"Frederick Douglass, a slave in St. Michaels
1833-1836" tour. The docent led walking
tours are approximately 90 minutes leaving
from the St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary's
Square. Charge is $10 for adults and $5
for youth 6 to 17 years of age. Advance
reservation suggested. 410-745-0530. E-mail:
[email protected].
Cambridge Historic Walking Tours every
Saturday
11:00 a.m. Long Wharf Park (High& Water
Sts), Cambridge, MD; One-hour tour of
historic High Street, led by a costumed
docent.
Sail on Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
every Saturday
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Long Wharf,
Cambridge; Public is invited to sail on this
authentic Chesapeake Bay oyster dredging
workboat. Experience life of an Eastern
Shore waterman. Adults $30; Children 6-12
$10; under 6 free. Reservations online at
www.skipjack-nathan.org For info, 410-2287141.
First Saturday - Ballroom & Latin Dance
Parties
7:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Early Bird Dance
Lessons. 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Dance.
Beginners and singles are welcomed and
encouraged to come. Music by DJ. YMCA,
202 Peach Blossom Road, Easton. $12/$10
USA Dance & YMCA members. 410-4826169.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings – See
Schedule Below
9:00 .a.m-noon, Monday-Wednesdays:
UMSRH Diagnostic & Imaging Center,
10 Martin Court, Easton. 11:00 a.m.-1:
00 p.m. Tuesdays & Fridays: UMSMC at
Dorchester, 300 Byrn St, Cambridge, MD.
September 2014
6th Annual Oxford Picket Fence Tour
Local artists have created masterpieces on 22
fences located at various businesses around
Oxford. Maps with information about each
fence is also available throughout town. A
special exhibit, ("Pickets to Eternity"), is on
display in the lobby of the Robert Morris Inn.
Raffled tickets are available for these unique
artworks. Drawing will take place on October
11th at the annual Auction of the Picket
Fences. Oxford.
September 2
DoCo Republican Central Committee Mtg
7:00 p.m. Dorchester County Republican
Central Committee @ Waters Edge Grill,
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.
Everyone is invited. Come early if you
would like to eat before the meeting. For
info, contact Bill Lee 410-739-7209 or
[email protected]
September 3
Spaghetti Dinner
4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. St Paul’s UMC, 205
Maryland Ave, Cambridge. Benefit Lloyds
VFC, Spaghetti, sauce, salad, garlic bread.
Desserts extra. Carry-outs available. $8/
adults, $4 for ages 4-12, free for under 4.
September 3
Veteran’s Recognition Committee Mtg.
6:00 p.m. Governor’s Hall @ Sailwinds,
200 Byrn St Cambridge; Public invited to
take part in planning a Veterans Tribute
on September 6, 2014 held at Sailwinds
Park. More info, call 410-463-1239 or
[email protected]
September 3
SDFM Lecutre
7:00 p.m. Dorchester Co Historical Society,
1003 Greenway Dr, Cambridge; Program
TBA.
September 6 & 7
Chesapeake Challenge Walk MS
A 30 mile walk MS event in Talbot County.
For additional information go to web site:
bikemdm.nationalmssociety.org.
September 5
Dinner at Hurlock Legion
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Hurlock American
Legion Post 243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock,
MD 21643. Eat-in or Carry Out. Music in
the lounge following dinner. Info: 410-9438205.
September 7
Sail on Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Long Wharf,
Cambridge; Public is invited to sail on this
authentic Chesapeake Bay oyster dredging
workboat. Experience life of an Eastern
Shore waterman. Adults $15; Children 612 $7; under 6 free. Reservations online at
www.skipjack-nathan.org For info, 410-2287141.
September 5
Opening Reception for Solo Show by Louis
Escobedo Exhibit
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. New paintings by
nationally known artist, Louis Escobedo. 717
Gallery, 717 Goldsborough Street, Easton.
Gallery hours are Wed thru Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:
00 p.m.; Sunday by appointment. 410-2417020. E-Mail [email protected] .
September 5
Elks Dinner & Music
6:30 p.m. Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272,
5464 Elks Lodge Rd, Cambridge, MD, 410221-6044; Every Friday night, most times all
you can eat for $12. Call for dinner offerings
or specials. Open to public. 1st Friday’s- Live
Doo Wop music, 3rd Fridays – Second Wind
band playing.
September 5
Karaoke Happy Hour
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Layton’s Chance, 4225
New Bridge Rd, Vienna; Singing, dancing
& good times. Bring your dinner or snacks.
Table reservations taken on the day of the
event only. www.laytonschance.com 410228-1205.
September 5
Square Dancing Club meets at Maple
School
7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Maple Elementary
School on Egypt Rd, Cambridge; Dorchester
Swingers square dancing club holds its
monthly dance on the 1st Friday of each
month. $7 for guest members to dance. Club
members & observers are free. Refreshments
provided. Enjoy a fun night of dancing
&socializing. Call Roger Parks at 410-2211978 or Robert Geisler a 410-901-9711 to
check on the event.
September 6
Tribute to Heros
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Governors Hall at
Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn St, Cambridge;
16th Annual Event to support & honor our
Veterans & Heros. Everyone welcome to
attend, admission is free, but donations
accepted, Food for sale. More info,
Henrietta Jarrett call 410-463-1239 or
[email protected].
September 7
10th Annual Tour de Talbot
Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot
County. All riders are supported with food
and drink at rest shops which is included in
registration fee. The event includes a 100
mile, 62 mile, and a 20 mile distance. Benefit
Midshore Riverkeeper Conservance and
Chesapeake Bay Foundation for clean water.
Starting and finishing located at Calhoon
MEBA Engineering School, St. Michaels
Road, (Route 33), Easton. Registration Fee.
September 9
CAREGIVER’s Happy Hour Lunch-NLearn
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MAC, INC presents
this monthly program at Dorchester
County Suntrust Bank, 403 Academy
Street, Cambridge, MD (ID & Advance
Reservations Required). Enjoy the company
of other caregivers, learn new information,
and enjoy a lite snack on us. While you eat
your lunch, a different topic will be presented
each month. Check website for details:
www.maccaregivers.org. Call with questions
& to make reservations: 410-742-0505 x 177
or 167.
September 10
Choptank Writers Group
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Dorchester Center for
the Arts, 321 High Street, Cambridge, MD
21613; Everyone interested in writing, as
a writer or listener, is invited to participate.
Encourage, Share & Promote the art of
writing throughout the community. Info,
Contact Doug Ridley 443-521-0039,
[email protected].
September 11
Blood Donation Drive in Cambridge
12:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Immanuel United
Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road (at
US Rt. 50), Cambridge, in the Fellowship
Hall. The Blood Bank of Delmarva will
be welcoming donors to give this most
precious gift. Call 888-825-6638 or visit
www.DelmarvaBlood.org to schedule a time
to donate.
September 12 – 14
Adkins Arboretum’s 2014 Native Plant
Nursery Open House
Adkins Arborteum, 12610 Eveland Road,
Ridgely. Fall is the best time to plant, and
the arboretum offers the region’s largest
selection or ornamental native trees, shrubs,
perennials, ferns and grasses. Head to
Adkins Arboretum’s Open House at the
Native Nursery to visit the gardens, discover
how to incorporate more native plants
into your landscape with horticulturalist
Eric Wittman, learn about the Nursery's
propagation program, and shop for plants.
The Native Plant Nursery is open regularly
from Tuesday through Friday from 10:00
am – 4:00 pm mid-April through October.
Members, including those who join on any
sale day, receive a 10% discount on plants,
and members at the Contributor ($100)
level and above receive a 20% discount.
Members-Only Day Friday, September 12,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shop the MembersOnly Sale for the best selection. New
members are welcome! Public Open House
Days September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 14, noon – 4:00 p.m. Sale days
are crowded, so please leave dogs at home.
For additional information, call 410-6342847 ext. 0, e-mail [email protected]
g, or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.
September 12
Dinner at Hurlock Legion
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Hurlock American
Legion Post 243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock,
MD 21643. Eat-in or Carry Out. Music in
the lounge following dinner. Info: 410-9438205.
Septebmer 12
Friday Night Cruise In
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Denton, MD. Step
back in time with a Friday Night CruiseIn. Spend a summer evening strolling the
streets of Downtown Denton and enjoying
the classic cars parked along Market Street.
There will also be DJ spinning oldies tunes
and an outdoor showing of a movie. For
more information, contact Dean Danielson at
410-829-6493.
September 12
Elks Dinner & Music
6:30 p.m. Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272,
5464 Elks Lodge Rd, Cambridge, MD, 410221-6044; Every Friday night, most times all
you can eat for $12. Call for dinner offerings
or specials. Open to public. 1st Friday’s- Live
Doo Wop music, 3rd Fridays – Second Wind
band playing.
September 12
Quarter Auction
Linkwood-Salem Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.,
3905 Ocean Gateway, Linkwood, MD 410221-0169 Call for more details.
Sept 13-14
22nd Annual Native American PowWow
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. on Sunday):
Vienna Ballfield, Vienna, MD; NauseWaiwash Band of Indians hosts this Native
American Festival featuring traditional
dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists’
demonstrations, food, a tomahawk throw,
a large silent auction more. Rain or shine.
Admission: Adults-$5, children 12& under
$1, Seniors 62 & over $3. More info: 410376-3889, www.turtletracks.org.
September 13
Book Sale at Library
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Dor. Co. Public Library,
303 Gay St, Cambridge; Monthly book sale
featuring thousands of gently used books,
fiction, history, art, cooking, & more! 410228-7731.
September 13
2nd SATURDAY PEOPLE'S VOICE
SERIES
10:00 a.m. The DCRCC holds "People's
Voice”. The interactive meetings, held at
the High Spot Gastropub in Cambridge,
are designed to let the people learn about
topics, ask questions & make their positions
known. There is no charge to attend the
meeting. Attendees can purchase breakfast
from the delicious options on Chef Fanning's
breakfast menu. More info, contact
[email protected].
September 13
Harvest Festival Vineyard Dash
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Layton’s Chance
Vineyard & Winery, Vienna; A crosscountry style 5K race (run or walk) for all
ages through the fields at Layton’s Chance.
Followed by the Harvest Festival, which
includes grape stomping, jumper for kids, &
fun family atmosphere. Music & lots of wine!
5K registration is $25/advance, Children 18
& under-$10/advance. Benefits Dorchester
Co Farm Bureau. www.laytonschance.com.
September 13
2nd Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for art & shopping.
Monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge
features gallery openings, late shopping
hours at great stores offering special deals,
and entertainment in downtown restaurants.
Music continues after that in some
restaurants. Check www.CambridgeMainStre
et.com for updated info.
September 13
Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews & BBQ
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Downtown Cambridge;
Enjoy the end of the summer season with
great food; wash it down with a variety
of brews. Listen to great live music &
entertainment, & browse the sidewalk sales.
The event features the wacky & fun Main
Street Mile (Starting at 6 pm), ,which has
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teams from local businesses &
organizations doing a relay race on
tricycles, wearing snorkel flippers, etc.;
Free admission. www.cambridgemainst
reet.com for more info, performers, food
& other event highlights.
September 14
AUCE Breakfast for $8
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Scrambled eggs,
bacon, saucage, scrapple, fried potatoes,
pancakes, waffles, country biscuits,
juice, coffee, dessert and alternate weeks
we have chipped beef or sausage gravy
over biscuits. Try our "Create your
own omelet bar". Bring the family for a
great home cooked breakfast. Carry out
available. American Legion Post 70,
29511 Canvasback Dr (behind Easton
WalMart) 410-822-9138.
Legion Post 70, 29511 Canvasback Dr
(behind Easton WalMart) 410-822-9138.
September 18
Stroke Survivors Support Group
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Pleasant Day
Medical Adult Day Care, 2474
Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge: For
more info, to request respite care and to
register, call 410-228-0190 or 410-4763100.
September 18
Third Thursdays in Downtown
Denton
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Denton, MD.
Head to downtown Denton on the Third
Thursday of every month as downtown
businesses extend their hours and offer
specials!
September 17
The Genealogy Lunch
12 noon. Dorchester County Historical
Society, 1003 Greenway Dr, Cambridge:
3rd Wednesday of every month (except
December) Free & Open to the public.
Bring a bag lunch. Different subjects are
discussed in addition to individual help
on your family searches. 410-228-7953.
September 19
Hot & Tangy BBQ Chicken & Beef
10:00 a.m.-till: Linkwood Salem VFC,
Ocean Gateway, Linkwood; ½ BBQ
chicken w/bread or BBQ beef on roll:
$6.50. Platters $8.50, will include
macaroni salad & baked beans. Sweet
Iced Tea. Call-In orders ok 410-2210169.
September 17
Dorchester Caregivers Support Group
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Pleasant Day Adult
Medical Day Care, 2474 Cambridge
Beltway, Cambridge. For more info, to
request respite care and to register, call
410-228-0190 or 410-476-3100.
September 19
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Dorchester Co.
Public Library, Gay Street, Cambridge;
3rd Friday of each month. 410-690-8128.
September 17
Pit Beef Sandwiches
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $8 for a fresh Pit
Beef Sandwich, beverage and chips.
Eat in or take your lunch back to the
office. Carry out available. American
September 19
Dinner at Hurlock Legion
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Hurlock American
Legion Post 243, 57 Legion Drive,
Hurlock, MD 21643. Eat-in or Carry
Out. Music in the lounge following
dinner. Info: 410-943-8205.
September 19
Elks Dinner & Music
6:30 p.m. Cambridge Elks Lodge
#1272, 5464 Elks Lodge Rd, Cambridge,
MD, 410-221-6044; Every Friday night,
most times all you can eat for $12. Call
for dinner offerings or specials. Open
to public. 1st Friday’s- Live Doo Wop
music, 3rd Fridays – Second Wind band
playing.
September 20
IronMan Maryland
Cambridge will host the inaugural
IRONMAN MARYLAND triathlon, the
twelfth US location in the IRONMAN
Series. Registration opened 4/17 at
noon at www.ironman.com/maryland:
2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile
run. Qualifyer for 2015 Ironman World
Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
September 20
Karaoke
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Come and join
the fun. All are welcomed. Come and
sing a tune or just listen to the music.
Kitchen is open until 9p.m. Everything
from seafood to finger food. Carry out
available. American Legion Post 70,
29511 Canvasback Dr (behind Easton
WalMart) 410-822-9138.
September 20
Hot & Tangy BBQ Chicken & Beef
10:00 a.m.-till. Linkwood Salem VFC,
Ocean Gateway, Linkwood; ½ BBQ
chicken w/bread or BBQ beef on roll:
$6.50. Platters $8.50, will include
macaroni salad & baked beans. Sweet
Iced Tea. Call-In orders ok 410-2210169 .
September 20
Crab Cake & Soft Crab Sandwich
Sale
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Salvation
Army, 200 Washington St, Cambridge,
MD 410-228-2442; Crab Cake & Soft
Crab sandwiches for lunch.
September 20
Heritage Fiber Arts Guild
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Dorchester Co
Historical Society, 1003 Greenway Dr,
Cambridge; Free & open to the public.
September 20
Federalsburg Historical Society
Annual Heritage Day
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Federalsburg
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Area Heritage Museum, 100 Covey
& Williams Alley (behind Town Hall)
in Federalsburg. The antique vehicles
are back! See a Model A pickup truck,
a Model T and an old tractor among
others. In addition there will be other
displays showing the history of the
Federalsburg area, a broom making
demonstration by Mickey Stant and a
special exhibit featuring Stories of the
Chesapeake Heritage Area, Eastern
Shore Heritage, Inc., an organization
represented by Gail Owings, Executive
Director. Tickets on a refinished trunk
will be sold at this event. Tickets are $1
apiece or six for $5. The winning ticket
will be drawn at our Christmas Open
House on December 8. 50/50 raffle
drawing. Admission is free.
September 20-21
6th Annual Alpaca Festival at
Outstanding Dreams Farm
September 20, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
and September 21, Noon- 5:00 p.m.
24480 Pinetown Road, Preston. Annual
Alpaca Festival featuring fun for the
whole family, including craft and food
vendors, children’s activities, fiber
arts demonstrations, and of course,
lovable Alpacas and their products.
Visitors will be able to meet the owners
of Outstanding Dreams Farm, Phil
and Vickie Liske, and learn about the
wonderful world of alpacas.While you
are there, make sure you check out the
farm store, which features an array of
products made from the luxurious alpaca
fleece, including scarves, clothing, hats,
scarves, children’s toys, raw fiber and
more. Contact Phil and Vickie Liske at
410-673-2002 or visit www.Outstanding
DreamsFarm.com.
September 20
7th Annual Tattooing to Save Babies
to Benefit the March of Dimes
Anchor Tattoo, 211 Market St, Denton,
MD. Come get a tattoo for a good cause
at Black Anchor’s 7th Annual Tattooing
to Save Babies. Last year’s event raised
$16,272 for the March of Dimes. During
this event, Black Anchor donates the
day’s proceeds to the March of Dimes
and encourages other tattoo shops to do
the same. For more information, contact
410-479-9316 or visit www.blackanchor
tattoo.com.
September 20
Music on the Nanticoke
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The Winston’s
World’s Greatest Motown Review
will be playing at the Gazebo on
Water Street, Vienna, MD: Music
on the Nanticoke is a free Summer
Concert Series. Shows are on the lawn,
Concessions provided by the Vienna
Volunteer Fire Company. Picnic baskets,
blankets & lawn chairs are encouraged.
September 20
Giant Yard Sale
Reserve your space before they are all
gone. Sons of American Legion Post 70,
29511 Canvasback Dr (behind Easton
WalMart). $10 first space and $5 each
additional. 8am - noon. Call Royce at
410.770.5778 to reserve your space.
September 20
End of Summer Celebration to benefit
Chesapeake Culinary Center
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chesapeake
Culinary Center, 512 Franklin St,
Denton, MD. Description Come
celebrate the end of summer with
burgers and brews at this event to benefit
the Chesapeake Culinary Center. The
event will feature a build-your-own
burger bar, beer and wine, lawn games,
a raffle, music and more. Tickets to the
event are $25 and can be purchased by
calling 410.479.2144. Reservations are
suggested. Contact: 410-479-2144.
September 21
Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR
8:00 a.m. Blackwater National
Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr.,
Cambridge, MD; Guided bird walk with
Harry Armistead from Visitor Center,
410-228-2677.
September 21
AUCE Breakfast for $8
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Scrambled eggs,
bacon, saucage, scrapple, fried potatoes,
pancakes, waffles, country biscuits,
juice, coffee, dessert and alternate weeks
we have chipped beef or sausage gravy
over biscuits. Try our "Create your
own omelet bar". Bring the family for a
great home cooked breakfast. Carry out
available. American Legion Post 70,
29511 Canvasback Dr (behind Easton
WalMart) 410-822-9138.
September 23
Breast Cancer Support Group
6:00 p.m. UM Shore Regional Breast
Center, Easton, MD; Contact: Patty
Plaskon, [email protected]
Cancer Support
September 24
Choptank Writers Group
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Dorchester
Center for the Arts, 321 High Street,
Cambridge, MD 21613; Everyone
interested in writing, as a writer or
listener, is invited to participate.
Encourage, Share & Promote the art of
writing throughout the community. Info,
Contact Doug Ridley 443-521-0039,
[email protected].
September 26
Spaghetti Dinner
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Immanuel United
Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall
Road, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410228-4640, www.immanuelucc.com,
[email protected] Benefit
Emergency Cold weather Shelter.
September 26
Dinner at Hurlock Legion
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Hurlock American
Legion Post 243, 57 Legion Drive,
Hurlock, MD 21643. Eat-in or Carry
Out. Music in the lounge following
dinner. Info: 410-943-8205.
September 26
Under the Lights CORNAMENT
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Arthur Perdue
Stadium, Salisbury, MD; Benefiting
the United Way of the Lower Eastern
Shore; Doors open at 5 pm, Tournament
@ 6 pm, Cornhole tournament
“Pitch-in’ to make a difference in the
community!” $50/team of 2. Prizes
awarded. 128 team limit. Food & Drinks
available. Entertainment provided.
Raffles: Cornhole sets & more!
www.uitedway4us.org or call 410-7425143 for more info & registration. Rain
or Shine.
September 26
Elks Dinner & Music
6:30 p.m. Cambridge Elks Lodge
#1272, 5464 Elks Lodge Rd, Cambridge,
MD, 410-221-6044; Every Friday night,
most times all you can eat for $12. Call
for dinner offerings or specials. Open
to public. 1st Friday’s- Live Doo Wop
music, 3rd Fridays – Second Wind band
playing.
September 26
Skipjack Captains & Crew Reception
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Snappers
Waterfront Café, Cambridge:
Benefitting the Choptank Heritage
Skipjack Race. Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres,
50/50 raffle. Reception tickets $30
in advance, $35 after 9/20 & at door.
Purchase on-line at www.skipjacknathan.org or 410-228-7141.
September 26-27
Recycle Dorchester
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. DCHS; Shop this
sale benefitting DCHS. Upscale, quality
sale, offering gently used clothing,
linens, household goods, furniture, toys,
outdoor goods, sporting goods and much
more. www.dorchesterhistory.org.
September 27-28
Concours d’Elegance
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay Resort, 100 Heron
Dr, Cambridge; Elegant & rare coachbuilt automobiles from the golden
age of motoring, 1900-1942, and a
unique collection of sports cars from
the post-war racing era, 1948-1963.
General Admission-$35, VIP-$100.
www.smcde.org or 410-820-8366 for
more info & tickets. Beneficiary will be
the Mid-Shore Community Foundation
www.mscf.org.
September 27
Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race
10:00 a.m.-noon; Choptank River off
of Cambridge, start/finish lines near
entrance to Cambridge Creek; One
of only two skipjack races left on the
Chesapeake Bay which can be watched
from Long Wharf or Great Marsh Park
or by boat. After the race, crews are
treated to lunch by Snapper’s Waterfront
Café, and trophy presentations made.
More info at www.skipjack-nathan.org.
September 27
Crabtoberfest
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Downtown
Cambridge; Dancing, music, German
beer, German & American food during
this festival. Admission is $5. In case of
inclement weather,, Crabtoberfest will be
moved to Dorchester Center for the Arts,
321 High Street, Cambridge for more
info, go to www.crabtoberfest.com.
September 28
DCA Showcase
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Historic High
Street, Cambridge; 38th annual outdoor
arts & craft festival for fine art,
handmade crafts, live music, Eastern
Shore cuisine, antique boats, children’s
activities,, and more. More info at
dorchesterarts.org.
September 28
Free Sails on the Skipjack Nathan of
Dorchester
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:
30 p.m. Long Wharf Park, Cambridge,
MD; Free sails on the skipjack
NATHAN during the Dorchester Arts
Showcase. No advance reservations.
Maximum 20 passengers per sail.
Information at www.skipjack-nathan.org
or 410-228-7141.
September 28
Hasenpfeffer, Wiener Schnitzel &
Pretzel Fest
Cannery Way, Downtown Cambridge
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Grandparents Day has a Three-Fold
Purpose:
1. To honor grandparents
2. To give grandparents an opportunity
to show love for their children's
children.
3. To help children become aware of
the strength, information and guidance
older people can offer.
Grandparents Day First Sunday
After Labor Day
In 1970, a West Virginia housewife,
Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade,
initiated a campaign to set aside a
special day just for Grandparents.
Through concerted efforts on the part
of civic, business, church, and political
leaders, this campaign expanded
statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph
(D-WV) was especially instrumental
in the project. The first Grandparents
Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West
Virginia by Governor Arch Moore. Also
in 1973, Senator Randolph introduced
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a Grandparents Day resolution in the
United States Senate. The resolution
languished in committee.
Mrs. McQuade and her team turned to
the media to garner support. They also
began contacting governors, senators,
congressmen in every state. And they
sent letters to churches, businesses,
and numerous national organizations
interested in senior citizens. In 1978,
five years after its West Virginia
inception, the United States Congress
passed legislation proclaiming the first
Sunday after Labor Day as National
Grandparents Day. The proclamation
was signed by President Jimmy Carter.
(September was chosen for the holiday,
to signify the "autumn years" of life.)
Today this event, begun by only a few,
is observed by millions throughout the
United States.
Facts About The Founder of
Grandparents Day
A native of Fayette County, Marian
McQuade and her husband Joe are
the parents of 15 children. They have
40 grandchildren, and eight great
grandchildren.
Mrs. McQuade began a campaign in
1970 to set
aside a day for
grandparents; yet
her work with
senior citizens
dates back to
1956, beginning
with the Past
Eighty Party,
(originated by
Jim Comstock,
editor of the
Marian McQuade, Founder
West Virginia
of Grandparent’s Day
Hillbilly). Mrs.
McQuade has
worked in several states with seniors. In
1971, she was elected Vice-Chairman
of the West Virginia Committee on
Aging and appointed as delegate to the
White House Conference on Aging by
Governor Arch A. Moore.
In 1972, Mrs. McQuade's efforts helped
persuade President Richard Nixon to
proclaim a National Shut-in Day.
Having served as President of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Foundation,
Vice-President of the West Virginia
Health Systems Agency, appointed to
the Nursing Home Licensing Board
and having served as Co-chairman for
the Bi-Centennial Centenarian Search
for the West Virginia Commission on
Aging, Mrs. McQuade has dedicated her
life to advocating for senior citizens-particularly the most elderly.
Observance/Suggested Activities
Grandparents Day is a family day.
Schools, churches, and senior
organizations honor grandparents
with special events. Some families
enjoy small, private gatherings. Others
celebrate by holding a family reunion.
Board games which are easily played by
young and old add enjoyment to family
gatherings, enhancing "intergenerational
interaction".
For those who entertain large groups, it
can be fun to have a story-telling time,
allowing grandparents to relate stories
of their past, enlightening children about
" the old days." Also interesting is to
take a census, such as oldest and newest
grandchild, family with the most
grandchildren, and families with five
generation present.
As Grandparents Day approaches,
help Children and/or Grandchildren
to identify and date all photos in old
family albums. Many happy memories
can be derived from this activity.
It is a time to discover one's roots
and leam patience, understanding
and appreciation for the elderly.
Grandparents Day is the perfect time
to enhance communication between the
generations.
Special talents, such as cooking,
sculpting or quilting can be passed
on to those who display an interest.
Old family music, songs and dances,
along with their meanings and origins,
are important in maintaining a strong
sense of family background. Together,
re-construct a family tree, giving
children the opportunity to learn the
ancestral line of their family. Strive to
preserve particular ethnic or religious
beliefs. Many times, only grandparents
have answers to questions about
family histories. When
this information is passed
down to the grandchildren,
everyone can be assured of
his heritage being preserved.
Most important,
Grandparents Day can signify a loving
spirit that lives winin us throughout the
year--a spirit of love and respect for our
elders.
Here are some additional activities
children can do with their grandparents:
*Complete a family tree chart.
*Grandchild can "interview"
grandparent about his/her life, using a
video camera or cell phone. Following
are some sample questions:
*Where were you born? What year?
*Did you have a pet when you were
growing up?
*Did you get an allowance?
*What were your favorite games and
activities?
*What chores were assigned to you?
*What did your house look like? Is it
still the same?
*What traditions did your family have?
*Did you like school? What kinds of
grades did you get? What were your
favorite subjects?
*How old were you when you met
grandma/grandpa?
*How old were you when you got
married?
*What was your first job?
*Tell me about my mom/dad when he/
she was growing up.
*What makes you proud of my mom/
dad?
*What advice would you like to give
me?
*Grandparents may help grandchildren
write names and dates on backs of old
family photos. Grandparents can relate
info about
ancestors,
to preserve
family
history.
*Complete
"Hand
in Hand"
activity-grandparents
and
grandchildren. Pictured above is an
example of the “Hand in
Hand” activity.
Along with
Grandparents Day, we should not forget
those in nursing homes who are unable
to be with their families or have no
families. Every effort must be made to
include these people in the mainstream
through cards, community projects
and visitation at times other than just
holidays.
There are many, many elderly who are
not fortunate enough to have family
nearby. The need is increasing every
day to fill the void of their loneliness. In
every neighborhood, there are elderly
who would love an opportunity to be a
Foster Grandparent. Parents, churches,
schools, and senior organizations, help
children to adopt a grandparent!
For more info, visit
www.grandparents-day.com.
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