Author: Tammy Cohee

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission are seeking nominations for the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award, a celebration of conservation, education, and sportsmanship. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have worked to improve efforts in habitat management, conservation, education, research, or made other meaningful contributions that benefit fish and recreational fishing in Maryland.
Nominations for the Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award are being accepted now through January 31, 2026. Recipients will receive a proclamation signed by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and the chair of the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission.

Tred Avon Players proudly announces its 45th season, bringing an exciting lineup of live theater to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Performed in collaboration with the Oxford Community Center, each production will take the stage at 200 Oxford Road in Oxford, Md. Season passes and individual tickets for all four shows are available now at www.tredavonplayers.org.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the January 2026 theme emphasizes a holistic approach to prevention—connecting trafficking to other forms of violence and social vulnerabilities, while recognizing how technology, economic factors, and community resilience can either increase risk or help disrupt exploitation. On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, traffickers often take advantage of the region’s proximity to major metropolitan areas and three international airports, its location along a heavily traveled East Coast highway corridor, and the steady flow of visitors and seasonal workers tied to hospitality, farming, and fishing. Throughout the month, For All Seasons will lead a series of free training sessions and community education efforts across the Mid-Shore to help residents and professionals recognize red flags, strengthen online safety, and learn how to report concerns and connect people to support.

Are you interested in learning more about Maryland’s unique environment and how to become good stewards of the land? Are you passionate about education and outreach? The Upper Shore Master Gardener Volunteer Programs will hold their annual basic training course starting on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. This will be a hybrid course to train volunteer representatives as Master Gardeners for the University of Maryland Extension in your home county.

The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the Talbot County Economic Development Commission, is now accepting online nominations for the 2026 Talbot County Community Impact Awards, which honor the businesses, organizations, projects, and individuals helping shape a stronger, more vibrant community.

Hundreds of brave — and slightly chilly — souls are expected to gather at the Tred Avon Yacht Club on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the fourth annual Oxford Plunge into the Tred Avon River, a mid-winter tradition that proves this small town has a very big heart. Participants of all ages will dash, dip, or dive into the icy waters in support of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and EMS (OVFD), which relies on donations to help fund life-saving equipment, training, and emergency services. Spectators are encouraged to line the waterfront, cheer on their favorite plungers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere complete with drinks, Doc’s Sunset Grille’s crab soup, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.

The Oxford Community Center Board of Trustees is proud to present the 42nd Oxford Fine Arts Fair, returning May 15–17, 2026, at the Oxford Community Center (200 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD). This beloved three-day exhibition and sales event highlights outstanding local and regional artists while supporting the year-round cultural programming of the Community Center.