Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with Free Admission to Adkins Arboretum

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RIDGELY, MD
MAY 2, 2012

Adkins Arboretum will celebrate the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) fourth annual National Public Gardens Day by waiving admission fees on Fri., May 11.

Slated to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend, the unofficial start of spring, National Public Gardens Day affords public gardens an opportunity to showcase their gardens and highlight the valuable contributions they make to their communities.

On National Public Gardens Day, Arboretum visitors can shop from the region’s largest selection of ornamental native plants at the Native Plant Nursery; view an exhibition by artist George Holzer; take a self-guided tour or an audio tour; explore the forest, wetland, meadows and gardens; and learn about the link between native plants, land conservation and a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Visitors who become members on May 11 will receive a free one-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine in addition to a host of other benefits.

Arboretum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Nursery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and weekends by appointment

Founded in 1940, Delaware-based APGA is devoted to strengthening public gardens throughout North America. Its membership includes more than 500 public gardens in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and seven other countries.

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“Twilight Tunes Homegrown Music on the Green” Free Concert Series

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DENTON

The “Twilight Tunes Homegrown Music on the Green” free concert series will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. May 4, 11 and 18, and June 1 on the Courthouse green in Denton.

The series kicks off with a live performance by the Colonel Richardson and Lockerman Middle School jazz bands on Friday.

The May 11 concert will feature the Union Bethel Gospel Choir and on May 18, high school students from this year’s open mic series will perform. The series concludes June 1, with a performance by the Bay Country Chorus.

Come out with your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening in historic downtown Denton. There are refreshment and dinner options available at area restaurants, as well as several retail stores that are stay open. In the event of rain, check carolinearts.org and signage at the event for the indoor venue location.

“Twilight Tunes Homegrown Music on the Green” is a free concert series sponsored the Caroline County Council of Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council, with production support by the Caroline County Recreation and Parks Department.

For more information, and if you need special accommodation, call 410-479-1009.

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Kentucky Derby Party to benefit the Caroline Foundation for Mental Health

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Kentucky Derby Party to benefit the Caroline Foundation for Mental Health

Saturday, May 5th 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Denton Fire House

This Kentucky Derby Party, which benefit’s the Caroline Foundation for Mental Health, will feature live streaming of the races, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, a contest for the best hat, casino table games and more! $35 admission includes food & two drink tickets. For more information, click HERE. Contact: 410.924.7423 or visintainer@gmail.com

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Cancer Center Volunteer Recognized for Service

Posted on April 30, 2012 by | Leave a comment

April 2012

Earlier this year, the Upper Eastern Shore Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (UESONS) presented its Commitment to Caring Award to Elmer Parkerson, volunteer for the Requard Radiation Oncology Center at Shore Regional Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society. This award was created by UESONS to recognize an individual who is not necessarily a nurse or a member of the chapter but who demonstrates an exemplary commitment to caring for patients with cancer.

Robin Ford MS, RN, OCN, Past President of the Upper Eastern Shore Chapter of the Oncology Nurses Association, left, and Susan Breeding RN, OCN, President of the UESONS, right, present Elmer Parkerson with the 2012 Commitment to Caring award.

Robin Ford MS, RN, OCN, Past President of the Upper Eastern Shore Chapter of the Oncology Nurses Association, left, and Susan Breeding RN, OCN, President of the UESONS, right, present Elmer Parkerson with the 2012 Commitment to Caring award.

Recipients of the Commitment to Caring Award have demonstrated exemplary care for cancer patients, recognize the impact of cancer across the community, and advocate for individuals, groups and community residents. The candidate must balance advocacy and support with self growth while fostering independence for patients and their families.

Parkerson was nominated by a member of UESONS, who acknowledged his “dedication to providing service above and beyond for the oncology patients in the Mid-Shore area. Elmer provides a compassionate approach in assisting patients at Shore Regional Cancer Center. He makes each patient feel welcomed and does his best to see to their comfort while awaiting their treatment. He goes above and beyond in assisting the staff in providing a friendly and calm environment.”

Parkerson volunteers weekly at the Requard Radiation Oncology Center in Easton and often fills in for others when needed. Parkerson is also the volunteer coordinator for the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program for Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Kent counties. The UESONS member who nominated him added, “Elmer spends countless hours coordinating volunteer drivers for patients who may not otherwise have access to treatment. He is very dedicated to this job and makes every effort to get patients to and from treatment and always gives recognition to those volunteers who drive, acknowledging that they are the ones who give of their time and resources.”

As a retired state policeman, Parkerson is familiar with the concept of serving the community. The patients and staff of the Requard Radiation Oncology Center and the patients and families of the Mid-Shore area are fortunate that he continues this commitment to service.

Speaking on behalf of UESONS, past president Robin Ford, RN, said, “Elmer embodies the concept of our Commitment to Caring Award and we are delighted to recognize him for his outstanding service, generosity of time and compassionate care of people undergoing cancer treatment. We are blessed to have Elmer as part of our team.”

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9th Annual Greensboro Fishing Derby

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9th Annual Greensboro Fishing Derby

Saturday, May 5th 2012 9:00 am
Greensboro Carnival Grounds, Sunset Ave, Greensboro

This FREE family-friendly fishing derby is a great day to get your little ones out there fishing. There are trophies for each age division as well as a trophy for the biggest fish of the day. There will also be free food for the kids, door prizes, and each child will receive a free t-shirt. Contact: 410.482.6222

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Ole’ Time Ridgely Days

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Ole’ Time Ridgely Days

Saturday, May 5th 2012 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Railroad Memorial Park, Ridgely

Bring the entire family to this great event that includes games, pony rides, a cake wheel, antique cars, fire engine rides, vintage costumes, music, 50 cent hot dogs & ice cream cones and more! FREE! Contact: 410.634.9235

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Delmarva Driving Club’s Pleasure Carriage Driving Show

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Delmarva Driving Club’s Pleasure Carriage Driving Show

Saturday, May 5th 9:00 am
Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton

One of the Eastern Shore’s best-kept secrets! This event opens with formal classes in the morning, followed by an afternoon of participants competing in obstacle and cross-country carriage-driving events. Refreshments are available for purchase. FREE! Contact: 302.659.2827 or delmarvadrivingclub.com

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Junior Hunter Field Days on MD Eastern Shore

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Eastern Shore, Md.
April 26, 2012

Young people interested in wildlife and the outdoors are invited to join staff from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local conservation groups to learn about a variety of topics related to wildlife management and stewardship during Junior Hunter Field Days on June 2 in Sudlersville and June 16 in Princess Anne.

“This is an opportunity for Maryland youth interested in wildlife activities to discover and connect with their natural world,” said Patricia Allen, information & education program manager for DNR’s Wildlife & Heritage Service. “It gives children the chance to become involved in the management of our natural resources and to learn about hunting and the important role it plays in wildlife conservation.”

Young people with an interest in hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife and fisheries management will work closely with DNR and local conservationists in a safe, mentored setting. Participants will learn about natural resources stewardship, wildlife and fisheries biology, and safety and ethical conduct in the field. They will also have the chance to watch and try activities such as archery, sporting clays, turkey hunting and fishing. DNR will provide all the equipment and certified instructors will oversee all shooting activities.

The events will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

- June 2 at the Sudlersville Skeet Club, 1240 Duhamel Corners Road, Sudlersville and
- June 16 at the Somerset County Fairgrounds, 11828 Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne

The events are free and open to ages 8 to 16. Participants and their parents will also be provided with lunch. Preregistration is required and limited to the first 100 applicants, so interested youth should register early. More information or registration is available by calling 410-260-8545 for the Sudlersville event or 410-219-8418 for the Somerset County event, or visiting dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Education/youth/Jr_Hunter_Field_Days.asp.

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Sultana Projects Public Paddle Schedule for 2012

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Chestertown, MD
April 2012

Sultana Projects has announced its Public Paddle Schedule for 2012, featuring eight Saturday kayak paddles between May and October on the Sassafras, Chester, and Choptank rivers. Led by Sultana Projects’ veteran staff, each 2.5-hour paddle will focus on a particular inhabitant or feature of the river being paddled.

“We’ve timed many of these paddles to coincide with seasonal, natural events,” said Sultana Projects’ Director of Educational Programs and trip leader, John Mann. “We’ll start this spring with a paddle through a Blue Heron rookery on the Sassafras River, followed by paddles to Bald Eagle and Osprey breeding areas. In July we’ll take an incredible trip to see acres of enormous American Lotus flowers in bloom, and in October we’ll go to a small tributary off the Chester River renowned for its abundance of seasonal waterfowl.”

Single-seat kayaks are provided so all participants need to bring is sunscreen, a bottle of water, and binoculars. All trips take place on flat, protected water, so new and novice kayakers are welcome. Trips are limited to ten paddlers and advance reservations are required ($25 per person). For reservations and additional information, please call the Sultana Projects office at 410-778-5954.

2012 Guided Kayak Paddle Schedule

Blue Heron Paddle
Saturday, May 19 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Venture to the protected headwaters of the Sassafras River to see the busy nesting grounds of Blue Herons.

Bald Eagle Paddle
Saturday, June 2 / 10:00am-12:30pm
We’ve got a “secret” spot off the Sassafras River where (with a little luck) we will see plenty of Bald Eagles

Osprey Paddle
Saturday, June 16 / 10:00am-12:30pm
See Osprey and their chicks up close as you paddle a tributary of the Chester River

Turtle Paddle
Saturday, June 30 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Be prepared for turtles as you explore wild Tuckahoe Creek off the Choptank River

Lotus Paddle
Saturday, July 28 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Paddle through acres of blooms of America’s largest flowering plant on the Sassafras River

Oyster and Indians
Saturday, September 8 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Explore the remnants of ancient Indian settlements while paddling Still Pond Creek

Chestertown Paddle
Saturday, October 6 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Paddle a hidden creek only minutes away from historic 18th century Chestertown

Waterfowl Paddle
Saturday, October 20 / 10:00am-12:30pm
Witness the fall migration of waterfowl as you explore a tributary of the upper Chester River

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Founded in 1997, Sultana Projects is an educational non-profit based in Chestertown, Maryland, that provides experiential education programs in history and environmental science for more than 15,000 students from throughout the Chesapeake Bay region each year.

For additional information please contact Sultana Projects at 410-778-5954 / dmcmullen@sultanaprojects.org

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Federalsburg Hobby Fair

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Federalsburg Hobby Fair

Saturday, April 28th 10:00 am – 2:00 am

Federalsburg Elementary School

Participants young and old are invited to display their favorite hobbies at this FREE family event. Best In Show Awards will be presented in the Youth and Adult Divisions. Hot dogs and sodas will be for sale at lunchtime, and there will also be a bake sale. The Federalsburg Historical Society will be selling Christmas ornaments and other products. You may also purchase a membership in the organization. Contact: 410.754.8964 or 443.786.4086

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