Author: Tammy Cohee

The Working Artists Forum is holding a special charity art exhibit & sale as part of Breast Cancer Awareness on October 4th at the Waterfowl Building in Easton. Pretty in Pink will be held from 11am to 7pm and will showcase over 60 fine art framed works from its many accomplished artists.

The Tilghman Area Youth Association (TAYA) is excited to announce the launch of several new youth programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. As part of its ongoing mission to unite youth, families, and the community, TAYA continues to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can grow and achieve their full potential through afterschool programs, scholarships, events, and services.

Last month, The Easton Family YMCA at Peachblossom began an exciting and much-needed renovation of its Wellness Center, which is the home to the facility’s cardio and strength training equipment. The Ellen Rajacich Warm Pool, Cool Pool and exterior of the building will also undergo improvements during this same project.

The Talbot County Roads Superintendent and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have noted an alarming increase in damage to county road signs over the last year, with the majority of damage occurring in the Cordova area.

Nine Eastern Shore Garden Clubs will hold a National Garden Club (NGC) PATRIOTIC STANDARD FLOWER SHOW at the Elks Lodge #1622 at 502 Dutchman’s Lane in Easton, MD on Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 4 pm. The public is invited to stroll through and enjoy this colorful free event.

Easton has become a true mecca for extraordinary musical experiences. A case in point: Chesapeake Music’s upcoming concert featuring the award-winning Isidore String Quartet performing at the Ebenezer Theater on Saturday, October 5. The concert is the second in the 2024-2025 series of Interlude Concerts.

Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) has recently received funds from Project Restore to help with ongoing projects in downtown Easton. The funds originate from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, which awarded over $16.2 million to assist small businesses and support local revitalization projects on the Eastern Shore. The Grants from the Business Boost Microgrant Program, the Main Street Improvement Grant, and Project Restore 2.0 will facilitate community revitalization by attracting, retaining, and expanding small businesses, along with cultural attractions and events.

Calling all readers! This fall, ShoreRivers is offering two free opportunities to take an immersive journey into the history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, exploring the role its rivers play in our way of life — then, now, and in the future.

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), in collaboration with the health departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties, is proud to announce the fifth annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30am to 1pm at James T. Park in Caroline County, Going Purple Together (GPT) offers a day of community unity with food, raffle items, music, games, and a focus on supporting recovery from substance misuse. Jessica Tuel, Director of Behavioral Health for the Caroline County Local Addiction Authority stated, “I am very excited for this event to be in Caroline County for the community and the professionals that are in this work. Both are doing wonderful things to end the substance use epidemic in our small county.”

The Frederick Douglass Honor Society announces the return of their annual Frederick Douglass Day Parade. Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on our Easton High School and Easton Middle School Bands, dancer groups, dignitaries, local organizations, sponsors, and event participants while enjoying the parade, welcome ceremony, book signings, children’s village, a variety of food options, live entertainment, a Douglass lecture, Frederick Douglass readings, artifacts, and more!