Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- August 2018
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August 1
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Collaborative Art Mural in the Style of Diego Rivera!
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 3 - 4:30 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Last December we made a fantastic art mural using a variety of art mediums. This time we'll do it again with even more kinds of mediums including textures and fabrics.
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August 2
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"Deeply Rooted" (Environmental Film)
- Thursday, | 7 - 9pm
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.
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The 2nd film in a Thursday night film series, sponsored by the Chestertown Environmental Committee. FREE!
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August 3
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Historical Society of Kent County
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: 301 High Street
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Mary Ellen Mabe
- Friday, | First Friday Reception, August 3, 2018, 5-8 pm
- Location: 239 High Street
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On Friday in August, The Artists' Gallery will present the work of Mary Ellen Mabe. Mary Ellen joined The Artists' Gallery as an exhibitor in 2017. Mary Ellen Mabe is a member of the St. ...
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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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First Friday in Chestertown
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: Chestertown A&E District
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We love a good celebration. The start of a new month is a fantastic excuse to get out and enjoy new art, wonderful shopping, little sips of wine here and there, and dinner out. First Friday is a free ...
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August 4
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Betterton Day Breakfast Buffet
- Saturday, | 7 - 10am
- Location: C. Henry Price II Post 246 - 6th Ave In Betterton
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Betterton Day Breakfast buffet
August 4
7am, to 10 am
Adults $8, 7-12 $5, 6 and under free
Hosted by the C. Henry Proice II Post 246
6th ve Betterton...
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"17 Men"
- Saturday, | 11 - 2 Saturdays
- This event runs August 4 to September 29
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.
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Taken from a pocket-sized photo album from the Civil War (now on display at the African American History Museum in Washington, D.C.), this is an exhibit of 17 portraits of African American Civil War S...
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August 8
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Mid Shore Dance Academy
- Wednesday, | Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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A special presentation from the Mid Shore Dance Academy featuring dance, costumes, and basic steps.
Ages 5+
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August 10
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The Brandywine Zoo: LIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTER!
- Friday, | Friday, 5:30 PM
- Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena, MD
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A Not To Be Missed Summer Reading Finale Event! All Ages are welcome.
There probably won't be a lion at the library.
Or an elephant.
But there will be many creatures you can meet.
And one o...
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August 12
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River Arts Film Club
- Sunday, | 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.
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"The Man Who Wasn't There" - part of the Coen Brothers film series sponsored by River Arts.
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August 13
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The Brandywine Zoo: LIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTER!
- Monday, | Monday, 1 pm
- Location: 5585 Main Street,
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All Ages are welcome.
A not to be missed Summer Reading Finale Event!
There probably won't be a lion at the library.
Or an elephant.
But there will be many creatures you can meet.
And on...
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August 15
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It's the Brandywine Zoo Live Animal Encounter!
- Wednesday, | Wednesday 5pm & Wednesday 6pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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A Not To Be Missed Summer Reading Finale Event!
There probably won't be a lion at the Library.
Or an elephant.
But there will be many creatures you can meet.
And one of them might be a turt...
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August 16
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Cars on High
- Thursday, | 6 - 8pm
- 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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WC-ALL Fall Showcase and 25th Anniversary Plaque Dedication
- Thursday, | 4 pm
- Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall in Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College
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Learn about the 25 courses being offered during the fall semester, as well as upcoming Learn at Lunch lectures and special events. Celebrate 25 years of WC-ALL as a commemorative plaque is unveiled. J...
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August 17
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Paint Night
- Friday, | 6 - 8pm
- Location: Kent Center - 215 Scheeler Road
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Come join us for our SECOND SPECTACULAR PAINT NIGHT hosted by local artists extraordinaire, Arthur Lee and Eric Clark. Create a beautiful still life to proudly display in your home or office. $25 per ...
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Vintage Sailplane Rally at Massey Aerodrome
- Friday, | 10 am to 5 pm
- This event runs August 17 to August 19
- Location: Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD 21650 - Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Lin
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Vintage Sailplane Assoc. East Coast Sailplane Rally to be held at Massey on Fri., Sat. & Sun. August 17th, 18th & 19th from 10 AM to 5 PM all three days. Gliders from the 30's thru 60...
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Rock Hall Cruise Night
- Friday, | 5:30 until 8:30pm
- Location: Main Street - Main Street
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Cars & Trucks including Classics, Antiques, Muscle, Custom, Street Rods & Exotics will be in attendance. With "DJ Prestone" spinning the oldies from 5:30 til' 8:30. Never been h...
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August 18
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Legacy Day
- Saturday, | 4:30 - 10:30pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Revel with our community in this outdoor- multi cultural celebration. Celebrating the heritage of Kent County, Legacy Day will start with a parade featuring antique cars and more. Live band with danci...
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Family History Forum! Inspiration & Ideas for Researching African-American Genealogy
- Saturday, | Saturday, 10 am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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KCPL is pleased to be partnering with Sumner Hall for another Legacy Day program focusing on researching African-American genealogy!
This year, we will be welcoming several genealogists who will be...
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August 21
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Social Action Committee Meeting
- Tuesday, | 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.
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Regular monthly meeting of this group formed to address issues of social inequity in our community. Newcomers welcome!
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August 23
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The Sounds of Nature- Animals, Insects, & How They Make Noise
- Thursday, | Thursday, 3:30pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Join 4-H's Beth Hill as she shares the sounds of the insect and animal world and how they are created.
Ages 5+
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August 24
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Sultana Public Sails (Music Sail)
- Friday, | 5 - 7pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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All of the fun of a regular SULTANA trip with the added treat of hearing great music by local artist.
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River Arts Film Club
- Friday, | 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St. - Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" - part of the 60s series of movies presented to the River Arts Film Club.
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To Kill a Mockingbird Film Screening
- Friday, | 7:00 PM
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 N Queen St
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This critically acclaimed, classic trial film burst onto the scene in 1962, revealing ugly truths at a time when Civil Rights activists and students were challenging segregation in the South. The stor...
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August 25
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Sultana Public Sails
- Saturday, | 2 - 4pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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Sultana Public Sails (Ecology)
- Saturday, | 11am - 1pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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AYCE Taco Bar
- Saturday, | 4:30pm to 7 pm
- Location: C. Henry Price II Post 246 - 6th Ave In Betterton
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AYCE build your own taco Bar
Aug 25
4:30 to 7 pm
Hard and soft Tacos
Beef and chicken and all the fixins
Rice and beens
variety of desserts
tea, lemonade, coffe, and water...
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August 27
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1950's "Sock Hop" at MusicLife
- Monday, | 6:30PM
- Location: MusicLife - 241 High Street
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MusicLife will host a "Sock Hop" to revive the great pop/rock music of the 1950's on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 6:30. This event marks the first in a series of “era based” ...
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