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April 2
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Pillow Art!
- Monday, | Monday, 11am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Turn your art into a pillow! We'll provide shams, stuffing, markers and you provide the inspiration.
All ages welcome.
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday, | 2pm
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at KCPL are free and open to all!
Our public performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more details on the library'...
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April 6
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Historical Society of Kent County
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: Chestertown
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Marc Rubin Opens "Vicissitudes" on First Friday at The Artists's Gallery
- Friday, | First Friday, April 6, 2018, reception from 5-8 pm
- Location: 239 High Street
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On First Friday, April 6th, Marc Rubin will be the featured artist at The Artists' Gallery. Marc is a classical representational oil painter whose works articulate a timeless quality. In "...
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Chestertown First Friday
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: Chestertown Historic District
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Join us for our monthly progressive open house! Our businesses keep their doors open later so you can enjoy gallery exhibits, unique shopping, special performances, kids' activities and a variety...
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April 7
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Spring Splash!
- Saturday, | 11 am to 1 pm
- Location: Fountain Park - Downtown Chestertown
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Celebrate the re-activation of the Hebe fountain in Fountain Park as Main Street Chestertown, the Arts & Entertainment District, and Yerkes Construction present Spring Splash 2018. Moon bounce, f...
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Kent School Believes Auction
- Saturday, | 7 - 10pm
- Location: Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown, MD 21620
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Kent School is hosting its annual auction Saturday, April 7, 2018, on the Kent School campus.
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Finding Your Readers: A Writer's Guide to Marketing
- Saturday, | Saturday, 11am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Wendy Eckel and Stephanie Fowler return for the third part of our series for writers to provide dual perspectives on what many people find to be the most challenging aspect of being a published author...
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April 8
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Breaking Bread
- Sunday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Hope Fellowship Church - 892 Washington Avenue
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Community Potluck Dinner & Games
A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon; hanging out with friend and making new ones.
Bring your favorite dish to share
- Adult Only Fellowship -...
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April 9
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday,
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at Kent County Public Library are free and open to all!
Our Public Performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more detail...
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April 10
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Literary House Series: Mary Wood Fellow Craft Talk
- Tuesday, | 4:30 pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Please join us for an afternoon focused on the craft of fiction and the power of narrative. Amber Dermont, the 2018 Mary Wood Fellow, will lead this afternoon talk. Please check the Literary Hou...
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April 11
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Literary House Series: Mary Wood Fellow Reading
- Wednesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Amber Dermont is the author of the novel, The Starboard Sea, and the short story collection, Damage Control. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, Dermont received her PhD in literature and c...
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Happiness Hour: Paper Flowers
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 6pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity!
Featured project: Paper Flowers
Swap ideas, give encouragement, and leave a little happier than you arrived.
Plea...
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April 12
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Chester River Chorale Presents "Leaves of Bluegrass"
- Thursday, | 7:30pm Thursday and Friday April 12 and April 13
- This event runs April 12 to April 13
- Location: Chestertown Baptist Church, 401 Morgnec Road
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“Leaves of Bluegrass,” the Chester River Chorale’s 19th annual spring concert, salutes American poets like Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes and presents the Eastern Shore premier of ...
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April 13
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Employment Workshop for Our Youth
- Friday, | 9:30am - 1pm
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.This workshi - Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.This workshi
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This workshop is designed to assist youth, ages 16 - 24, complete job applications, create resumes, develop interview strategies and dress for success. Pizza will be served.
Contact Carol Niemand,...
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church Concert Series
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Emmanuel Church on the Fountain Square,
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Parker Ramsey is making his first appearance on the concert series. Currently, he is studying at Oberlin Conservatory. Prior to his arrival at Oberlin, he served as Organ Scholar at King's Colleg...
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Kent Center Benefit Dinner for Developmental Disabilities Awareness
- Friday, | 5:30pm
- Location: 215 Scheeler Road
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Join us for the second annual benefit dinner to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the Kent Center. This year, we're so pleased to feature local culinary experts Kevin McKin...
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April 14
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Food Lore: From Muskrat & Scrapple to Oreos & Twinkies
- Saturday, | Saturday, 10am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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They say you are what you eat, but there's more to the story than that!
Multi-talented author and historian Ed Okonowicz puts on his metaphorical chef's hat for a presentation that serves...
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April 16
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday,
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at KCPL are free and open to all!
Our public performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more details on the library'...
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April 17
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2018 Senior Reading
- Tuesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Come hear graduating senior writers read from their original pieces. The Literary House will also announce the winners of the Literary House Genre Fiction Prize, the William W. Warner Prize for Creati...
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It's (not) Who We Are: Clean Energy, Community Identity and our Changing Landscapes
- Tuesday, | 6:30pm
- Location: Litrenta Lecture Hall, Toll Science Center, Washington College - 300 Washington Ave.
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How do you view clean energy development? Why do some people enjoy seeing wind and solar, and others say it just doesn’t “fit” with the community? Through stories and case studies, e...
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April 19
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Friends of the Kent County Public Library Semi-Annual Book Sale
- Thursday,
- This event runs April 19 to April 22
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Join us for our semi-annual sale of books, audio books, music, DVDs, and more! Most items $2 or less.
Become a friend ($10 one person, $20 per family) and join us for our Members' Preview Nigh...
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Cars on High Season Opener
- Thursday, | 6 to 8 pm
- Location: 300 block of High Street - Downtown by Fountain Park
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Classic, exotic, antique and customized cars are on display in the 300 block of High Street. Come admire the rides and chat with the proud owners. This season opener features music by the popular High...
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April 21
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Taste of Rock Hall
- Saturday, | 7 - 10pm
- Location: Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company on Route 20
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"Taste of Rock Hall" is the "kick-off" for Rock Hall Restaurant Week from April 22 - 28. Sample a variety of specialties from Rock Hall restaurants, while supporting the Rock Hall...
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Chestertown 8th Annual Earth Day Festival
- Saturday, | 9am to 1pm
- Location: Earth Day Festival - Memorial Row - Earth Day Festival - Memorial Row - Earth Day Festival - Memoria
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Chestertown Celebrates Earth Day with Festival & Electric Vehicle Display Saturday, April 21 at the 8th Annual Earth Day Festival in Downtown Chestertown's Memorial Plaza from 9 am to 1 pm. T...
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April 22
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Restaurant Week
- Sunday,
- This event runs April 22 to April 28
- Location: Rock Hall restaurants
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Rock Hall restaurants will be offering a variety of specials - which will be advertised - throughout the week.
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WACappella Benefit Concert
- Sunday, | 4pm
- Location: Emmanuel Church - Across from the Fountain Park on Cross Street
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This is a return performance by WACappella, the student-led a cappella ensemble from Washington College. These talented performers will present a vocal concert, the proceeds from which will support th...
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April 25
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League of Women Voters of Kent County Annual Meeting
- Wednesday, | 12:00 Noon
- Location: Emanuel Church Parish Hall - 101 Cross Street
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The League of Women Voters of Kent County will host a lecture by David Shreve, Ph.D., during their 42nd Annual Meeting on April 25th. Shreve’s talk “Insights on the New Tax Law (How it wi...
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April 26
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State of the Chester
- Thursday, | 5:15pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Washington College
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Join ShoreRivers for our annual State of the Chester report card release event! The event will begin with refreshments, open bar, and free oysters at 5:15 p.m. in the Hynson Lounge. The presentation a...
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April 27
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High & Wides Album Release Concert
- Friday, | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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Local favorites, The High & Wides, celebrate the release of their debut album, Lifted!
$20 includes concert, CD and beverages is. Seating is limited. For tickets: ,https://thehighandwides.bandcam...
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Candy Bar Bingo-Youth Night
- Friday, | 6:30pm
- Location: In His Arms - 12461 Augustine Herman Hwy
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Please join us for our youth night! Fun for all ages. Enjoy some bingo with candy bar prizes! Bring a friend we love new faces!!
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April 28
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Meet & Greet: Erik Lane
- Saturday, | Noon-2pm
- Location: 357 High St., Chestertown
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The Democratic Club of Kent County is pleased to announce a special Meet & Greet session for Erik Lane, candidate for Congress in Maryland’s First District. Mr. Lane describes himself as a ...
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World Tai Chi Day 2018
- Saturday, | 10am
- Location: Wilmer Park - 413 S. Cross Street
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Join us as people from over 70 nations participate in this worldwide event. Learn basic Tai Chi movements, watch demos and learn about Tai Chi in Chestertown....
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April 29
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Annual Draw For Sight Bicycle Ride
- Sunday, | 7am
- Location: Starts at Bettertown Fire Hall
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36 or 60 mile bicycle ride. You draw cards at various stops. The ride starts at Betterton Fire Hall and goes through Historic Chestertown and through the beautiful countryside in Kent County. Prize...
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