Monthly Archives: February 2012

5th St. Patrick’s Day 5K Race/Fun Walk

Posted on February 28, 2012 by | Leave a comment

February 2012

Don’t miss Caroline County’s most spectacular St. Patrick’s Day event! The 5th St. Patrick’s Day 5K Race/Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 @ 10:00AM to benefit the continued good work of the Caroline County Human Services Council. Race begins at the Button Factory at 317 Carter Avenue in Denton.

Register EARLY!! Go to www.seashorestriders.com then choose Race Schedule, Upcoming Races to find 5th St. Patrick’s Day 5K Race/Fun Walk. Print out registration forms to complete and mail with your check or choose the link to register online!

Registration will be open race day from 8:30am-10:00am.
Early Registration: $15 through Friday March 11th/Race T-Shirt guaranteed!
Late Registration: $20 after March 11th through Race Day.
Sleepwalker Registration: $25 to stay in bed, no sweat and contribute to the good work of the Human Services Council and its partners.

Awards will be given for overall and master champions and top three male and female finishers in each age group. Also a special award for Best St. Patrick’s Day Spirit Costume!

Beth McCullough, Recreation and Parks, and a host of many local volunteers will again be this year’s race production crew!

5th St. Patrick's Day 5K Race/Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012

The Caroline County Human Services Council funds programs that provide results in the support of Healthy Children, Children Successful in School, and Communities that Support Family Life.

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First Saturday Guided Walks at Adkins Arboretum

Posted on February 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

First Saturday Guided Walks at Adkins Arboretum

Saturday, March 3rd (first Saturday of the month) 10 am

Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent naturalist. Explore the bottomland forest and upland paths, meander through majestic beech trees, traverse the native meadows, and follow the narrow Tuckahoe Creekside path. Guided walks are free for members and free with admission for the general public. Tours begin at the Visitor’s Center and last approximately one hour.

To schedule a guided walk for more than 10 participants, contact Ginna Tiernan at gtiernan@adkinsarboretum.org or 410.634.2847, ext. 27.

Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely

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Adkins Arboretum Host Seventh Annual Arbor Day Run

Posted on February 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RIDGELY, MD
FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Runners, walkers, families and nature enthusiasts are invited to enjoy emerging signs of spring when the Arboretum hosts its seventh annual Arbor Day Run Sat., April 7.

Young runners dart off the starting line at Adkins Arboretum. The Arboretum’s sixth annual Arbor Day Run, scheduled for Sat., April 7, includes a 5K run, a 100-yard dash for kids and a one-mile fun run/walk for families.

Young runners dart off the starting line at Adkins Arboretum. The Arboretum’s sixth annual Arbor Day Run, scheduled for Sat., April 7, includes a 5K run, a 100-yard dash for kids and a one-mile fun run/walk for families.

The event features a 5K Run, a One-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk and a 100-yard dash for kids. Participants will catch glimpses of spring as they run the cross-country trail plotted along the Arboretum’s network of scenic forest and meadow paths. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the Kids’ Dash at 8:45 a.m. The 5K Run and Family Fun Run/Walk commence at 9 a.m.

“Green” prizes will be awarded and refreshments provided. 5K participants will receive white oak saplings in honor of Arbor Day. For fee information and to register, visit www.adkinsarboretum.org, call 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or e-mail info@adkinsarboretum.org.

The Arbor Day Run is sponsored in part by Dr. Julio Ramirez and Cindy Draper Massage Therapists.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. Open year round, the Arboretum offers educational programs for all ages about nature and gardening. Through its Campaign to Build a Green Legacy, the Arboretum will build a new LEED-certified Arboretum Center and entranceway to broaden educational offerings and research initiatives promoting best practices in conservation and land stewardship. For additional information about Arboretum programs, visit www.adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

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Flatland Drive and New & Used Bluegrass Band at March 9th Friday Nites in Caroline

Posted on February 25, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Denton, MD
February 2012

Friday Nites in Caroline presents a Bluegrass extravaganza featuring Flatland Drive and New & Used Bluegrass band on Friday, March 9, 7:00 pm at the Caroline County Public Library in Denton.

Flatland DriveFlatland Drive is a traditional bluegrass band with contemporary styling. Established in 2009, their sound is influenced by the earliest patriarchs of bluegrass music, but they also pay homage to the likes of Lonesome River Band, Bluegrass Album Band and The Seldom Scene. Flatland Drive’s self-titled debut album is composed entirely of original compositions. The members of Flatland Drive – Brad Turner, Alan Rausch, Curt Fox, Lee and R. Collins reside in either Delaware or Maryland.

New & Used Blue GrassNew and Used Bluegrass Band has at its core three members who have been friends since high school – Ed Finkner, Toby Price and Alan Breeding. Jon Simmons rounds out the group. They have played for fun and in various bluegrass groups over the years. In addition to enjoying each other’s bluegrass roots, there are roots of friendship that make the band even more fun. Ed Finkner (sometimes known as Fink Floyd) lives near Longwoods, Maryland and plays guitar and sings lead on many of the songs they perform. Alan Breeding lives outside of Greensboro and plays banjo with the group. Toby Price lives near Preston and plays mandolin and sings lead and baritone. Jon Simmons lives near Greensboro and plays fiddle and sings lead and tenor. New and Used Bluegrass is currently hosting various guest bass players.

For more information contact the Library at 410-479-1343, info@carolib.org
Friday Nites in Caroline is presented by the Caroline County Council of Arts and the Caroline County Public Library; is sponsored by Tri Gas & Oil, Best Western Denton Inn, Eastern Shore Regional Library and the Maryland States Arts Council and is FREE for all attendees.

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Dorchester County Tourism to host informational meeting about the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, State Park and National Historic Park

Posted on February 24, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Cambridge, MD
February 24, 2012

Dorchester County Tourism and the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area invite the public to an update about state and local planning for the 2013 Centennial Celebration of Harriet Tubman.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday March 13th 5:30 – 7:00P.M. at the Harriet Tubman Organization, 424 Race Street, Cambridge.

Topics of interest will include an update on the legislation currently in the U.S. Congress that would establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, an overview of several exciting projects for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, and a preview of the groundbreaking plans for the Harriet Tubman State Park.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

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Posted in Across the Borders, Event, Lecture/Talk, Press Release, Tourism

Annual Chili Challenge at the Riverside

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Annual Chili Challenge at the Riverside

Saturday, February 25th 7:00 pm

Riverside Country Inn, 204 N. Main Street, Greensboro

Think your chili is the best? Prove it at this year’s Chili Challenge to be held at the Riverside Country Inn. The cost to enter your chili into the challenge is $8, or you can taste and judge the entries for $5. This fun-filled evening will also feature “Barb’s Famous Cornbread.” Contact: 410.482.6550

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Friday Nites in Caroline: CCCA Performing Artist Showcase

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Friday Nites in Caroline: CCCA Performing Artist Showcase

Friday, February 24th 7:00 pm

Caroline Central Library, 100 Market Street, Denton

Enjoy the talents of our very own Caroline County performing artists. The stage will come alive as a talented line-up of performers presents jazz, rock, and gospel music. For more information, click HERE. FREE! Contact: 410.479.1009 or www.carolinearts.org

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Traditional Irish Music Session at the Riverside Country Inn

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Traditional Irish Music Session at the Riverside Country Inn

Come enjoy a traditional Irish music session at the Inn on the 4th Friday of each month. The Inn’s Tavern and Restaurant are also now open for dinner, so guests can enjoy a Guinness and dinner with the toe-tappin’ tunes. Contact: 410.482.6550

Friday, February 24th 7:00 pm
Riverside Country Inn
204 N. Main Street, Greensboro

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Denton Community Demonstration Garden Meeting

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Denton Community Demonstration Garden Meeting

Thursday, February 23rd 6:30 pm

Caroline Central Library, 100 Market Street, Denton

The Denton Community Demonstration Garden Initiative will be holding an informational meeting on the garden. Anyone who is interested in getting involved or learning about the project is invited to attend the meeting.

The demonstration garden will be a community public space that showcases edible plantings, sustainable agricultural techniques, and garden ecology. Located by the municipal parking lot at 4th and Gay Streets in downtown Denton, the garden will be a part of Denton’s Arts and Entertainment District’s and will include interpretive components that will enable it to serve as an outdoor classroom. Contact: 410.479.1009

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M & T Bank Pledges $25,000 to YMCA of the Chesapeake Capital Campaign and the Caroline County Family YMCA

Posted on February 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

EASTON
FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Pictured left to right are F. Graham Lee, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of the Chesapeake; Amos Meredith, M & T Bank Vice President; Robbie Gill, CEO, YMCA of the Chesapeake; and Nash McMahan, member of the Eastern Shore Advisory Council of M & T Bank.

Pictured left to right are F. Graham Lee, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of the Chesapeake; Amos Meredith, M & T Bank Vice President; Robbie Gill, CEO, YMCA of the Chesapeake; and Nash McMahan, member of the Eastern Shore Advisory Council of M & T Bank.

M & T Bank recently pledged $25,000 to the YMCA of the Chesapeake’s Capital Campaign and the Caroline County Family YMCA. According to Amos Meredith, M & T Bank Vice President, “Although our bank has $80 million in assets, we operate like a community bank. One of our focuses is on supporting education projects and programs like the YMCA of the Chesapeake, which support our youth. M & T Bank annually distributes in excess of $1 million.”

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