May 1st to May 15th - 2011
Kayak Demo Day
Easton Cycle & Sport
May 1, 2011
Try out a kayak or SUP on the shores of the Choptank River during this annual Demo Day with Easton Cycle & Sport. Try all kinds of kayaks (sit-in, sit-on-top, fishing kayaks, pedal kayaks) and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP). Sunday, May 1, 10am-3pm. FREE! Look for special day-of specials!
Kayak Demo Day
10:00 am
Get to Know the Chesapeake Film Festival
Chesapeake Film Festival
May 3, 2011
Chesapeake Film Festival welcomes Cambridge and Dorchester County film lovers and the business community to the Main Street Gallery on May 3 for a meet and greet session with the film festival staff. You will hear about the plans for this year’s film festival, the goals of the educational outreach program, what to expect for Cambridge, and how you can help with the continued success of the film festival and its objectives. Please come and join in the excitement of another year of great independent films and the filmmakers who create them. Staff members will be available to discuss volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
This free event begins at 6pm, Tuesday, May 3, at the Main Street Gallery, 413 Muir Street, Cambridge. For additional information, email info@chesapeakefilmfestival.com or call 410.822.1012.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com
Meet and Greet Event with Chesapeake Film Festival
6:00 pm
Farmers' Market
Cambridge Main Street Farmers' Market
May 5, 2011 - October 13, 2011
The Cambridge Main Street Farmers' Market is open from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Academy and Muir Streets. The market occurs each Thursday, early May through mid-October.Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge - Opening Day!
3:00 pm
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge
3:00 pm
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge
3:00 pm
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge
3:00 pm
2011 Six Pillars Century—Blackwater Bicycle Tour
Character Counts Mid-Shore
May 7, 2011
Registration will begin on February 1, 2011, and will be limited to 1,500 participants. Make sure to register early.The 2011 Blackwater Tour starts at the Great Marsh Park in historic Cambridge, Maryland on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The majority of the bicycle ride is through the beautiful and picturesque Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This is a show and go start event.
Last year, bicyclists came from Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, California, Texas and South Carolina.
The Blackwater Tour has 4 rides/courses.
• 12 Mile Family Ride
• 30 Mile Fun and Fitness Course
• 56 Mile Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Course
• 100 Mile Century Course
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.6pillarscentury.org/
2011 Six Pillars Century—Blackwater Bicycle Tour
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
Historic Tours - Cambridge & Beyond
April 2, 2011 - October 29, 2011
Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. Tour begins at 11 am at Long Wharf (foot of High Street). $8 for adults; 12 and under free. For more information call 410.901.1000.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.cambridgemd.org
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
11:00 am
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
11:00 am
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
11:00 am
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
11:00 am
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
11:00 am
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail
Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack
May 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Enjoy a sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew.
Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats.
Two-hour sails are offered most Saturdays throughout our May to October season. Two one-hour sails are offered one Sunday each month.
On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay.
Saturday two-hour sails: Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free.
Sunday one-hour sails: Adults: $15; Children 6-12: $7; Under 6: Free.
Reserve online at www.skipjack-nathan.org or call 410-228-7141 for information.
Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info and sailing advisories.
Event Website: http://www.skipjack-nathan.org/
Cambridge Main Street's Spring Fling
Cambridge Main Street
May 7, 2011
The May 7 Spring Fling Party will benefit the downtown revitalization efforts of Cambridge Main Street, a volunteer-driven nonprofit.Look for Mad Money, great music, delicious food, and more. At the Cambridge Yacht Club.
Check back for details.
To reserve your space, contact office@cambridgemainstreet.com or 443.477.0843.
Cambridge Main Street's Spring Fling
Bird Walk
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
May 7, 2011
Join an expert birder for a guided bird watching trip around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. See the many species of birds that live in and migrate through the refuge. Bring your binoculars, and dress appropriately for the weather. Walks last 2 to 4 hours.All bird walks meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center at 8:00am. Call 410-901-6124 for more information.
Bird Walk
8:00 am
with Terry Allen
Lighthouses of Dorchester Event
Choptank River Lighthouse Project
May 7, 2011
Why did the US Coast Guard build lighthouses on spider legs in the Chesapeake Bay? How many lighthouses actively served the Eastern Shore? Where are all the Bay lighthouses today? Find out the answers to these questions and more during the first-ever Lighthouses in Dorchester Town Hall Event on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Dorchester County Visitor Center, 2 Rose Hill Place in Cambridge.
Guest speakers from the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society will share stories and history about lighthouses in the waters surrounding Dorchester County and throughout the Bay. Wendy Brewer, author of Keep Your Glow On, the just published, comprehensive guide to more than 800 U.S. lighthouses, will sign copies of her book. Members of the Board of the Choptank River Lighthouse Society will also be on hand to give an update on efforts to build a replica of the former Choptank River Lighthouse on Pier A of the Cambridge City Marina.
The Lighthouses in Dorchester Town Hall Event is free and open to lighthouse enthusiasts and to anyone intrigued by the iconic symbols of our maritime heritage. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Paul's Subs.
Seating is limited; reserve your spot at 410.228.7977.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.choptankriverlighthouse.org
Lighthouses of Dorchester Event
2:00 pm
Weave a Basket at the Historical Society
La Grange Plantation
May 13, 2011
Back by popular demand, learn to weave a basket with experienced basket weaver Susan Taylor. Everyone will leave with a complete basket. $35 for Dorchester County Historical Society members; $40 for non-members. Includes all materials. Please bring a bag lunch. 9am-2pm at the Robbins Heritage Center, 1003 Greenway Drive in Cambridge.
Class size is limited. Reserve your spot at 410.228.7953.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.dorchesterhistory.org
Weave a Basket at the Historical Society
9:00 am
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Cambridge Main Street
May 14, 2011
Monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings, late shopping hours at great stores offering special deals, and entertainment in downtown restaurants. 5 to 9 pm for art and shopping. Music continues after that in some restaurants. Check www.cambridgemainstreet.com for updated info.Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
5:00 pm
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
Hours of Operation: 11:00 A.M. Every Saturday (weather permitting)April through October -
Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
April 30, 2011
Starts at 11:00 am
May 07, 2011
Starts at 11:00 am
May 14, 2011
Starts at 11:00 am
May 21, 2011
Starts at 11:00 am
May 28, 2011
Starts at 11:00 am
Guided Walking Tour:
One-Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street. Saturday mornings, 11:00 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). Begin at Long Wharf (foot of High Street). Adults $8, children under 12 free (when accompanied by an adult).
Experience the beauty and hear folklore of High Street residents who lived here during the 1700s and 1800s. See their homes, church and commercial ventures. Reservations not necessary but appreciated.
One-Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street. Saturday mornings, 11:00 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). Begin at Long Wharf (foot of High Street). Adults $8, children under 12 free (when accompanied by an adult).
Experience the beauty and hear folklore of High Street residents who lived here during the 1700s and 1800s. See their homes, church and commercial ventures. Reservations not necessary but appreciated.
Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
May 14, 2011
This event consists of a 10K foot race and a 3K fun walk. Known previously as the Eastern Shore Hospital Center 10K race for H.O.P.E. the event benefits the patients of ESHC and community efforts to de-stigmatize mental illness.Entry fee includes a moisture wicking technical T-shirt (10K), goody bag, and post event pancake breakfast. Top prize for male and female runners includes one night free stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.
Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 8:00 AM at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50 in Cambridge.
Fees: $30 Pre-Registration, $35 Race Day.
Registration Closing Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 2:00 PM
Register here: http://www.active.com/running/cambridge-md/great-chesapeake-bay-wellness-race-2011
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.active.com/running/cambridge-md/great-chesapeake-bay-wellness-race-2011
Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race
8:00 am
Country School Gathering
South Dorchester Folk Museum
May 14, 2011
This will be a “Gathering” of the students and teachers from the country and village schools of South Dorchester. It will be a buffet lunch with time for sharing memories, telling stories, seeing school friends from 60 years ago (and earlier) and capturing what those simpler days of childhood were in Dorchester County. We are inviting former students to bring mementos to share, photos, programs from Christmas pageants, May Day festivals, and so on. Share your memories with family and neighbors of those days now past. Location: Old Salty's, 2560 Hoopers Island Road in Fishing Creek - for great lunch buffet (and once a Hoopers Island high school and elementary school)
Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $15 per person includes lunch buffet. Send checks to South Dorchester Folk Museum, P.S. Box 181, Church Creek, MD 21622. Reservations required.
Questions: Lynne at 301-594-2091 or schulm@erols.com or Deanna at cdmarshall12@comcast.net.
If you can help contact classmates from your country school or if you have memorabilia to share, contact Deanna Asplen Marshall at cdmarshall12@comcast.net or 443-944-8145.
We will have a contact person at the former schools such as Taylors Island, Milton, Hoopersville, Lakeville, and so on to as many as we can reach.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://sdfmuseum.net/events.html
Country School Gathering
11:30 am
South Dorchester Folk Museum is organizing a Gathering of students and teachers from the country schools of South Dorchester - enjoy a lunch buffet at Old Salty's and share stories and memories
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail
Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack
May 14, 2011
Starts at 1:00 pm , Lasts 2 Hours
Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew.
Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay.
Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free.
Reserve online at www.skipjack-nathan.org or call 410-228-7141 for information.
Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay.
Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free.
Reserve online at www.skipjack-nathan.org or call 410-228-7141 for information.
Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
Fun Dog Show
Dorchester County Humane Society
May 14, 2011
The Fun Dog Show includes a Grand Parade, plus 18 show classes including dog looking most like owner, best costume, best groomed, and dog that likes the judge the most. Plus people food and doggie treats, raffle drawings, demonstrations, and much more. $5 to enter each class. Dogs must be at least six months old to enter. Saturday, May 14, 10am-2pm. Registration begins at 9am. Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge, Maryland. Rain or shine.
Proceeds benefit Dorchester County Humane Society and Christ Church. For more information and registration forms, call Christ Church at 410.228.3161.
Fun Dog Show
10:00 am
Fundraising Dinner for Tubman State Park
Dorchester County Republican Central Committee
May 14, 2011
Help raise money toward the proposed Harriet Tubman Visitor Center, which would be part of the Harriet Tubman State Park near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge. This May 14 dinner is being organized by the Dorchester County Republican Central Committee, which has set a goal of raising at least $500,000 toward the project. Check back for details.
There are also plans to organize statewide Underground Railroad Hikes to help raise money and public awareness of the visitor center's construction. These hikes would give citizens the opportunity to walk along the same routes that Tubman and other "conductors" would have used to help lead slaves to freedom. They are also scheduled to begin on May 14 with the kick-off dinner.
To help or to find out more, contact the DCRCC at PO Box 1525, Cambridge, MD 21613 or info@dorchestergop.org.
Fundraising Dinner for Tubman State Park
Porch Sale at the Dorchester County Historical Society
La Grange Plantation
May 14, 2011
The Dorchester County Historical Society will be holding its spring Porch Sale on May 14, starting at 7 am. This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit. For info, 410-228-7953 or email dchs@verizon.net, 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge.Porch Sale at the Dorchester County Historical Society
7:00 am
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