April 7: Blessing of the Fleet, Dogwood Harbor, Tilghman, 3:00pm. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. All are welcome to join us as we pray for safety and prosperity at the beginning of the new crab season. A special invitation to boatbuilders

April 9: The Working Artists Forum will present a painting demonstration by well known local artist Mary Pritchard at 10:30am at the Academy Art Museum in Easton. All demos are open and free to members of the public.

April 11-13: Outdoor Pig Roast at the Amish Country Farmers Market, 101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD. Hosted by Kate’s Kountry Kitchen.

April 11: Boating Safety with Gary Culver - Oxford Community Center, 5:30pm. This will be an interactive presentation on boating safety skills and emergency preparedness led by Captain Gary Culver of Culver Yacht Services and Coast Guard BM1 Bryant Gooch. Free. Refreshments and Oysters will be available for purchase. Limited

April 12-13: Half Triangle Quilting Workshop – Oxford Community Center, 9am-5pm both days. Taught by Jean Konopacz, owner of JKThreads $140. https://www.jkthreads.com/ for more information and registration.

April 12: Improv Easton – Oxford Community Center, 7 pm. Get ready for an evening of laughter and spontaneity as Improv Easton returns to the stage in Oxford. $10. RSVP at https://oxfordcc.org/

April 13: St. Michaels Fire Department Spring Indoor Flea Market. Doors open 7:30am to noon. Tables available, $20 per table. To reserve a table call Donna at 410-924-9964.

April 13: Spring Ephemerals & Pollinators, 11am–1:30pm, Adkins Arboretum. The blooms of ephemeral plants, trees and shrubs are here and gone in the blink of an eye. Look for pink, white and yellow blooms and listen for early pollinators. Plants of interest include pink spring beauty, may apple, dogwood, golden

April 13-14: Chesapeake Music Announces 11th Biennial Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for Young Professionals. It will be held live from 11am to 6pm at the Ebenezer Theater in Easton, and live-streamed all day. The awards will be given around 5pm. This exciting daylong celebration of chamber music will feature

April 13: Splendor in 2024, 5-8pm at the Tilghman Island Fire Hall. Tickets are $40 per person and are available for purchase at Two If By Sea, Fairbank Tackle, 2 Vintage Chics, and Tilghman Island Country Store or by contacting the Museum at twm6031@gmail.com or visit our website www.tilghmanmuseum.org.

April 14: Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Fire House, 8:00-11:00 am, $15

April 14: Designer Bag Bingo 1pm at SSPP High School Hockmeyer Cafeteria to benefit Post Prom. Doors open at 12pm. Cost is $30 for advanced tickets or $35 at the door if space allows. 20 Regular games, Special games, Chinese Auction, Raffle items, 50/50 and Door prizes. Concessions will be

April 20-21: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will kick off its festival season by hosting the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. The popular celebration of all things sea glass will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.

April 20: Dale Skinner Boys2Men Clay Shoot at the Point at Pintail, 511 Pintail Point Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD from 9am-1pm. Clayshoot, Silent & Live Auction, Lunch & Awards to follow. Contact our office with questions at 410-822-1869 or josephprojectformen.com.

April 26: Blessing of the Ferry – 6pm.

April 27: OXFORD DAY - parade, food, activities, displays. Come, enjoy the day! Check https://oxfordday.org/ or https://portofoxford.com for more information and the schedule as it becomes available.

April 27: Benedictine will hold its annual Spring Gala fundraiser, themed "Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade" at the Trident Aircraft Hangar in Easton. This important fundraiser benefits the students and adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism that Benedictine supports. Families, staff, community members, and businesses are all invited

April 27: The 8th Annual Talbot Hospice Memorial Walk will be held as part of the annual Oxford Day tradition at 7:45am, with on-site check-in beginning and 7:15 at the Oxford Community Center. Participants may register as individuals or as part of a team, and everyone will have the option

April 27: For All Seasons Hosts Inaugural Paddles Up for Mental Health Pickleball Tournament at 8am at the Talbot Community Center in Easton. There will be fun and games for men, women, and mixed doubles. In between play, participants can enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks. Secure your spot

April 27: Antique/Vintage Extravaganza Fair, 8am-2pm. Preston Historical Society will host an Antique/Vintage Sale Event on the front lawn of the Preston Historical Society Museum, located at 167 Main Street, Preston. Vendors may reserve space for $10 by contacting Karen Gibbons-Neff at kcgn52@hotmail.com or 410-330-3368. Bake sale items and breakfast

April 27: Strutt Your Mutt for Talbot Humane during Oxford Day. Registration opens at 8am. $25 per dog and receive great swag! Blessing of the Animals, 8:30am. Walk starts immediately after. Fun Dog Show in the park following. Pre-register at www.talbothumane.org.  Day of registration also available.

April 27: Caroline County Humane Society Blue Jean Festival at the 4-H Park in Caroline County, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton, 11-3. Rain or shine (indoor are available in case of rain). Wigglebutt Walk 5K Run/Walk, Beer Garden (Ten Eyck Brewery) with live music (The Hijackers), family & pet friendly festival