In early fall, 2019, two representatives of the Mid Shore Veterans Group (MSVG), sought to enhance the already existing patriotic atmosphere that permeates the town of Denton. Royce Ball, co-founder of MSVG, and Bruce Wakefield, MSVG advisor, approached Mayor Abigail McNinch to discuss how MSVG might help promote veteran appreciation in a town that has already shown gratitude to their veterans in so many ways. After some informal discussion Mayor McNinch suggested something that the town hasn’t tried before -…

The Talbot Cinema Society has announced the movies that will be featured at its meetings during its 2019-2020 season.  The upcoming slate is an appealing mixture that includes two dramedies, two documentaries, a rock opera, a drama, a vintage comedy and this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film.  The remaining film is: April 5:  My Talks with Dean Spanley (Dramedy, 2008, rated PG for some thematic material and mild language).  Winner of seven awards and five additional nominations…

Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (BNWR) by participating in a guided birding tour. There is no need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Winter and spring guided birding tours at Blackwater highlight migratory species and the returning spring nesters. Don’t miss the opportunity to observe and identify a diverse array of feathered friends, from warblers and wading birds to numerous…

“Duality,” the title of guest artist Susan Holt’s show at Main Street Gallery, is a theme she has been working on for many years and is, she says, inspired by Buddhism. The Maryland artist, who is also an art professor and director of the Mosely Gallery at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, describes duality as the “illusion of separateness.” “In our world today,” she says, “the concept of irreconcilable binary opposites has particular political and social relevance.” However, the…

CASA of Caroline is excited to announce our 2nd Annual “Seeing Through The Eyes Of A Child” fundraiser, chaired by Patrick Allison and Michael Moon.  The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 5-8pm and will once again be held at The Wharves of Choptank Visitor’s Center in Denton.  The evening will include dinner by the Chesapeake Culinary Center, beer and wine, silent auction and a few surprises – all while overlooking the beautiful Choptank River!  The highlight…

The Tidewater Singers and Chesapeake College will present the inspirational oratorio, “Considering Matthew Shepard,” on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of William Thomas, “Considering Matthew Shepard,” composed by Craig Hella Johnson, showcases the artistry of the Tidewater Singers with an expanded choir from Chesapeake College and surrounding communities, with orchestra, and staging by Tom Quimby. In October 1998, Matthew Shepard,…

Oxford Day is a one-day family-oriented celebration of life in a small waterfront town on the Eastern Shore. Those who have experienced it know that the town is filled with community spirit, families, and fun. The highlight of the day is a parade that runs right through the main street of the town. It is reminiscent of a different era with local marching bands, home grown floats, fire trucks, local beauty queens, and classic cars. Enjoy numerous other activities all…

The Neighborhood Service Center (NSC), Inc., will mark 50 years of service in Talbot County with a celebration dinner at The Milestone on Saturday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Established in 1969, NSC is a non-profit Community Action Agency that provides services and assistance to low-income families, individuals and elderly residents in Talbot County. As an offshoot of the Tri County Community Action Agency, the NSC developed into a comprehensive non-profit organization with multiple programs designed to provide…