Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- November 2017


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November 1

Literary House Series: A Reading by Terrance Hayes
  • Literary House Series: A Reading by Terrance Hayes

  • Wednesday,   |  4:30pm
  • Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
  • One of the most compelling voices in American poetry, Terrance Hayes is the author of five books of poetry; How to Be Drawn, longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award in Poetry; Lighthead, winner of...

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  • League of Women Voters of Kent County Ward 1 Candidate Forum

  • Wednesday,   |  7 - 8pm
  • Location: Wesley Hall at Heron Point
  • The League of Women Voters of Kent County will sponsor a Candidate Forum for the Ward 1 Chestertown Council Seat on November 1, 2017 in Wesley Hall at Heron Point from 7:00-8:30 PM. The three candida...

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November 2

Literary House Series: A Celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks (with Terrance Hayes)  
  • Literary House Series: A Celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks (with Terrance Hayes)  

  • Thursday,   |  4:30pm
  • Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
  • In this, the 100th year since Gwendolyn Brooks’ birth, we celebrate the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize and to become U.S. Poet Laureate. Brooks wrote twenty books of poet...

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November 3

Annual Children's Show
  • Annual Children's Show

  • Friday,   |  11am - 4pm
  • This event runs November 3 to November 18
  • Location: 315 High St Suite 106
  • Exhibition will be held in the Studio Gallery. Curator: Elizabeth Healy.

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  • Chestertown First Friday

  • Friday,   |  5 - 8pm
  • Location: Historic District
  • Enjoy late shopping hours in unique shops, gallery exhibit openings, special tastings and a variety of dining options during Downtown Chestertown's monthly progressive open house....

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  • History Happy Hour

  • Friday,   |  4pm
  • Location: Bordley History Center
  • Bordley History Center, 301 High Street, Chestertown
    Learn more about Kent County and Maryland history while enjoying a glass of wine and the company of other history lovers. For more information cal...

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  • Empty Bowls

  • Friday,   |  6pm
  • Location: Kent School | 6788 Wilkins Lane
  • Take part in art that comes from the heart.

    Enjoy a variety of soups and take home a student's handmade ceramic bowl of your choice as a reminder of all the empty bowls throughout our communi...

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  • Honoring Veterans and Their Families

  • Friday,   |  5 - 7pm
  • Location: 357 High St.
  • The twin storefront windows at 357 High St. are currently displaying U.S. military uniforms and associated memorabilia on loan from Kent County service personnel and their families. The windows are ...

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  • Fall Vendor Fair

  • Friday,   |  11-2pm and 5-7pm
  • Location: Kent Co Child Support Office 315 High St Ste 208
  • To Support Kent County CARES Foundation

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November 4

Basics of Fermentation
  • Basics of Fermentation

  • Saturday,   |  2-4pm
  • Location: TBD
  • This demonstration class will walk participants through procedures for different types of fermentation. Class participants will take home samples of fermented veggies, like the kimchi pictured....

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BrewFest 2017
  • BrewFest 2017

  • Saturday,   |  Noon to 4pm
  • Location: Wilmer Park
  • Join the Young Professionals of Kent County for the second annual BrewFest on the Chester River! Your ticket buys 12 tasting tickets, live music, a commemorative tasting glass, sponsor giveaways, and ...

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  • Rock Marine Restoration Open House

  • Saturday,   |  10am - 4pm
  • Location: Clam House at 21083 Chesapeake Ave.
  • Crab Soup Cook-off
    Oysters
    Art by Tilly Pelczar and Ken Castelli
    Art by Jim Reynolds of Red Lion Studio
    Raffle tickets for 20 foot bateau built by Harry White and volunteers from Rock Hall Marine ...

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November 8

  • An Evening at Kent School with Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair

  • Wednesday,   |  7pm
  • Location: Kent School | 6788 Wilkins Lane
  • Internationally recognized clinical psychologist, school consultant and award winning author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.

    Following her ...

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November 10

  • Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Friday,   |  9:15am
  • Location: Veterans Memorial in the Galena Cemetery
  • Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served in St. Dennis Church Hall.

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November 11

Character Day at Crow Farm: Run. Sip. Stroll. Support.
  • Character Day at Crow Farm: Run. Sip. Stroll. Support.

  • Saturday,   |  9am - 5pm
  • Location: Crow Farm 12441 Vansant's Corner Rd Kennedyville, MD 21645
  • 5K Trail Run/Walk @ 10am followed by wine tastings, a vineyard stroll, live music and home cooked crow farm eats!

    Help us further our mission to encourage a culture of kindness and strong ethical v...

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November 14

Kingstown Farm, Home and Garden Horticulture Meeting: Plants of year round interest
  • Kingstown Farm, Home and Garden Horticulture Meeting: Plants of year round interest

  • Tuesday,   |  6 - 7pm
  • Location: Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden
  • We will discuss plants that offer year-round interest, including barks, calyxes, growth patterns and seed pods. Horticulture meetings are held from 6-7 pm at Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden unless o...

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Straws and Stuff
  • Straws and Stuff

  • Tuesday,   |  6:30pm
  • Location: Hynson Lounge, Washington College
  • Two short films will be shown. Followed by a community brainstorming session for actions that can help improve waste reduction in Chestertown.

    This event is hosted by the Center for Environment &am...

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November 15

GIS Day
  • GIS Day

  • Wednesday,   |  10:30am - 3:30pm
  • Location: Hodson Hall, Washington College
  • Visit the booth in Hodson for GIS giveaways and participate in this year's geocache event! Vote on your favorite student map products to enter more chances to win a gift card!...

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Thanksgiving Wine Tasting
  • Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

  • Wednesday,   |  11-5, Daily
  • This event runs November 15 to November 22
  • Location: 117 S. Cross St.
  • The perfect pairing food and wine is a balance of smell, taste, and visual presentation. Join us for a complementary, in-store wine tasting during our normal business hours November 15 - 22.

    We&rs...

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November 16

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Thursday,   |  5:30pm
  • This event runs November 16 to November 19
  • Location: KCPL, Chestertown Branch
  • Thursday Members Night
    5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Friday
    10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Sunday
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Sunday is $5 box day. Specials are 1/2 price on Saturday and Sunday....

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November 18

Shoot for the Stars - Casino Night!
  • Shoot for the Stars - Casino Night!

  • Saturday,   |  7 - 11pm
  • Location: Garfield Center for the ARts
  • Join us for incredibly fun evening as local community "celebrities" serve up tables of Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps and Roulette - all to benefit our community's stellar -- an...

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Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden Animal Appreciation Day & Tack Swap
  • Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden Animal Appreciation Day & Tack Swap

  • Saturday,
  • Location: Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden
  • Join us for our Animal Appreciation Day and Tack Swap where we will have live animals and specials throughout the store. Call ahead to save your tack swap spot!!
    410-778-1551...

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Kent Center's Goosebump Jump!
  • Kent Center's Goosebump Jump!

  • Saturday,   |  9am - 1pm
  • Location: Betterton Beach and Fire Hall
  • Join us as a participant or sponsor for the 2017 Goosebump Jump to benefit the Kent Center family! Proceeds from this event will provide flexible and accessible transportation options to promote commu...

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Missing Maps Mapathon
  • Missing Maps Mapathon

  • Saturday,   |  11am - 2pm
  • Location: Room 100 Goldstein Hall, Washington College
  • Come join the Washington College GIS Program and METS Guild students during our community mapathon event sponsored by Verizon! We’re on a mission to help the Humanitarian Open Street Map Team (H...

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November 24

  • Santa's Arrival and Lighting of the Town

  • Friday,   |  6:30pm
  • Location: Fountain Park
  • The Kent County Community Marching Band will herald the arrival of Santa with classic holiday music, while Chestertown's Historic District comes aglow with twinkling holiday decorations. A family...

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November 25

  • Small Business Saturday

  • Saturday,   |  10am - 5pm
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Celebrate Small Business Saturday by kicking off your holiday shopping in Downtown Chestertown! Pick up a Shopping Passport, redeem special offers in stores and be entered to win great prizes!...

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  • Kent County Christmas Parade

  • Saturday,   |  10am
  • Location: High Street
  • One of Kent County's favorite holiday traditions! Enjoy marching bands, floats, your favorite holiday characters, and of course, Santa.

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Chestertown Small Business Saturday
  • Chestertown Small Business Saturday

  • Saturday,
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support the local businesses that invest in your community! Grab our shopping passport at retailers throughout town to enjoy discounts, unique gifts, and ...

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November 28

  • 2017 First-Year Reading

  • Tuesday,   |  7pm
  • Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
  • Come hear Washington College first-year writers read from their original work!

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