Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- October 2018
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October 2
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Indivisible of Kent & QA Counties
- Tuesday, | 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
October 3
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Sophie Kerr Lecture Series: That’s the Humor of It: Good Tickle Brain and the Silly Side of Shakespeare A Talk by Mya Gosling
- Wednesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Hodson Hall, Washington College
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Mya Lixian Gosling is the artist and author of Good Tickle Brain, the world's foremost (and possibly only) Shakespeare stick figure webcomic, which has been posted twice-weekly online at goodtick...
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October 4
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"The Hempsters" - a film
- Thursday, | 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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"The Hempsters" is the 4th selection in the 3rd Annual First Thursday Film Series offered by the Kent County Environmental Committee, FREE of charge, to all interested members of the public....
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The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke
- Thursday, | 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Litrenta Lecture Hall, Toll Science Center - Washington College - Litrenta Lecture Hall, Toll Scienc
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Join in a book talk by author Andrew Lawler, the Starr Center’s 2016-17 Hodson Trust-John Carter Brown Library Fellow.
A small band of men, women, and children arrived on the coast of North C...
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October 5
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History Happy Hour
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: 301 High Street
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The Artists Gallery Features Fred Sprock
- Friday, | First Friday Reception, October 5, 2018, 5-8 pm
- Location: 239 High Street
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Fred Sprock is an oil painter of landscapes and still life and has lived in Snow Hill since 2012. A native of North Carolina, Fred retired from a career in advertising to become a full-time painter, ...
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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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Saving Spaces
- Friday, | 6:30 PM
- Location: Bookplate - 112 S. Cross Street Chestertown, MD 21620
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John Sprinkle, Jr., a Kent County native and National Park Service historian since 1989, will deliver a lecture at 6:30 PM Oct 5, 2018 focusing on his new book: Saving Spaces: Historic land conservati...
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October 6
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Historic Ghost Walk
- Saturday, | 6 pm-9pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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There is more to history than meets the eye! Guides lead ticket holders through the darkened streets of Chestertown by candlelight, sharing strange accounts collected from historic district home and b...
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Historic House Tour
- Saturday, | 1pm - 5pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Come spend a day in historic Chestertown! The doors to a selection of National Landmark Historic District Homes will be open to you for the 48th Annual Historic House Tour....
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Sultana Public Paddle - Millpond Expedition
- Saturday, | 10am - 12:30pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need ...
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Elsworthy Evening: Local Eats and An Evening with Bill Schindler
- Saturday, | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: The Skipjack Elsworth - Cannon Street Pier
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Sail the Chester River on the Historic Skipjack Elsworth and spend the evening in conversation with Bill Schindler about his research fusing lessons from our dietary past with modern culinary techniqu...
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Sumner Hall Museum Open Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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"17 Men," a FREE exhibit of the portraits of African American Civil War soldiers. Beautifully created and researched by a Michigan artist, these life-sized portraits are on display througho...
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October 9
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Tidewater Documentary Screening
- Tuesday, | 6:30 pm
- Location: Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall - Washington College
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The Hampton Roads area of Virginia is relatively unknown nationwide, but it is the region whose vulnerability to sea level rise most affects military readiness and our overall national security. With ...
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October 12
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Emmanuel Church (Chester Parish) Concert Series
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Chestertown
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Bruce Barber, organist and choir master of Christ Church Christiana Hundred (Delaware) will open the 2018-2019 Emmanuel Concert Series.
The second concert of the series will be presented by the Mar...
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The New Vintage Gala to Benefit Saint Martin's
- Friday, | 6-10 pm
- Location: The Inn at Huntingfield Creek - 4928 Eastern Neck Road
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The New Vintage Gala will be an elegant evening of wine tastings from three local wineries: Crow Farm, Chateau Bu-De, and Broken Spoke, and will feature delicious food, collectible art, a cigar empori...
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Pageturners - One Maryland One Book
- Friday, | Friday, 1 pm
- Location: Municipal Building, 5585 Main Street
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Pageturners Book Group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Rock Hall branch. New members are always welcomed.
In October, the Pageturners will be participating in One Maryland One Book, a ...
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October 13
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Historic Ghost Walk
- Saturday, | 6 pm-9pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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There is more to history than meets the eye! Guides lead ticket holders through the darkened streets of Chestertown by candlelight, sharing strange accounts collected from historic district home and b...
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Eye-Witness to the Criminal Justice System - One Maryland One Book
- Saturday, | Saturday, 10 am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Explore the difficulties inherent to eye-witness testimony and its impact on the criminal justice system with Bridget Lowrie, J.D.
One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities.
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Elsworthy Evening: Music Over Water
- Saturday, | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: The Skipjack Elsworth - Cannon Street Pier
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Spend a musical evening on the Chester River with Captains Andrew McCown, Annie Richards, and Aaron Thal. Enjoy beer, wine, cheese, and oysters on the half shell, and listen to River Songs and Lore of...
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Sumner Hall Museum Open Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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A few more weeks left to enjoy the FREE exhibit of "17 Men," a series of portraits of African American soldiers from the Civil War (downstairs).
Upstairs is a re-showing of 2 previous e...
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October 15
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Forum for Candidates for Kent County State's Attorney
- Monday, | 7:00 pm
- Location: Kent County Public Library - 408 High Street
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Candidates for Kent County State's Attorney will answer questions from the League of Women Voters and audience members in a forum held at the Kent County Library....
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October 17
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WC-ALL Learn at Lunch with Stephen B. Bright
- Wednesday, | Buffet lunch at 12 noon
- Location: Hynson Lounge in Hodson Hall - Washington College
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Stephen B. Bright, Harvey Karp Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School, will explore the ways that poverty and race affect the outcome of U.S.court cases. He will discuss the lack of equal justice and ho...
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Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-ups
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 6 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Registration required.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity!
Featured Project: Paper Lanterns
Learn how to light up the autumn evenings with tiny lante...
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October 18
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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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"Inside Llewyn Davis"
- Thursday, | 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street - Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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A part of the Coen Bros film series sponsored by the RiverArts Film Club, please contact RiverArts for more information.
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LEGO Build
- Thursday, | Thursday, 3 pm
- Location: 408 High Street
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Build, create, repeat! It's LEGO time at the library where only your imagination is the limit. All ages welcome.
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Tie-Dye T-Shirts
- Thursday, | Thursday, 11 am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Registration Required.
Ages 5+
Have an old T-Shirt you want to jazz up? Join us for tie dye time at the library. We'll provide all of the dyes and supplies and you bring your shirt.
Your...
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Forum for candidates for Kent County Commissioner
- Thursday, | 7:00 pm
- Location: Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company - 211 Maple Ave.
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The League of Women Voter's of Kent County will host a forum for candidates for Kent County Commissioner. Candidates will answer questions from the League as well as from the audience. A "M...
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October 19
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Halloween Fest Auction
- Friday, | Doors open at 6pm Auction starts at 7pm
- Location: C. Henry Price II Unit 246 - 6th Ave In Betterton
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Halloween Fest
Live Auction
October 19
Doors open at 6pm, auction starts at 7pm
Free all are welcome
light refreshments
Benifits ALA Scholarchip fund
At C. Henry Price II, Post 246
6th Av...
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Valliant Wealth Strategies Coffee Club
- Friday, | 8:30am
- Location: Valliant Wealth Strategies downtown Chestertown office - 110 S. Queen Street, Chestertown MD 21620
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You’re invited to join us for the
Valliant & Associates, LLC monthly Coffee Club meeting!
Third Friday of every month.
110 S. Queen Street, Chestertown MD 21620
Discussing current...
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LEGO Build in North County
- Friday, | Friday, 3 pm
- Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena, MD
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Build, create, repeat! It's LEGO time at the library where only your imagination is the limit. All ages welcome.
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Beading Bonanza!
- Friday, | Friday, 1:30 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Come spend some time beading at the library. Pony beads, crystal beads, wooden beads, we have them all!
Ages 5+
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October 20
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Elsworthy Evening: Music Over Water
- Saturday, | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: The Skipjack Elsworth - Cannon Street Pier
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Spend a musical evening on the Chester River with Captains Andrew McCown, Annie Richards, and Aaron Thal. Enjoy beer, wine, cheese, and oysters on the half shell, and listen to River Songs and Lore of...
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Historic Ghost Walk
- Saturday, | 6 pm-9pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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There is more to history than meets the eye! Guides lead ticket holders through the darkened streets of Chestertown by candlelight, sharing strange accounts collected from historic district home and b...
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Sultana Public Paddle - Waterfowl and Foliage Paddle
- Saturday, | 10am - 12:30pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need ...
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Halloween Fest Dance
- Saturday, | 8pm to 12pm
- Location: C. Henry Price II Unit 246 - 6th Ave In Betterton
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Halloween Fest
Costume Dance
October 20
8pm to 12 pm
Live Music- EAST ROC
$18 per person, $30 couple
Beer, finger foods, cash prizes included
Must Be 21
Cash Bar
At: C. Henry Price II, post...
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Sumner Hall Museum Open Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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Plan a 45 - 60 minute Sumner Hall stop on your way to another October activity nearby! Perfect for adults and children, the current exhibits cover over 100 years of history!
Don't miss &quo...
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October 21
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"Louisiana Shrimp Boil and Fais Do Do" Benefit
- Sunday, | 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
- Location: Silver Hill Farm - 25050 Learman Rd on Quaker Neck
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Peppy steppin' to Cajun 2-step and waltz music!
A benefit for Sumner Hall, with core funding from Silver Hill Farm and Peoples Bank, this grand, Louisiana-style dance party (fais do do) will...
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October 22
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Forum for candidates for Kent County Board of Education
- Monday, | 7:00 pm
- Location: Kent County Public Library - 408 High Street
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League of Women Voters will host a forum for candidates for Kent County Board of Education. Candidates will answer questions from the league and the audience....
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October 23
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"George Washington: A Life in Books" a talk by Kevin Hayes
- Tuesday, | 5:00 pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Hodson Hall - Washington College
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In a public conversation, 2018 George Washington Prize-winning author Kevin Hayes will discuss how his book "George Washington: A Life in Books" dispels misconceptions of the Revolutionary l...
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October 26
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Elsworthy Evening: Fireworks and Folksongs
- Friday,
- Location: The Skipjack Elsworth - Cannon Street Pier
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Join us on the Chester River for a sunset cruise by the many historic ships of Downrigging Festival. Enjoy oysters, beer, wine and cheese, and Chesapeake folk songs performed by James Stankewicz and C...
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Downrigging Weekend
- Friday, | FR: 12:00 PM- 9:30 AM, SAT: 8:00AM- 9:30 PM, SUN: 8:30- 4:00
- This event runs October 26 to October 28
- Location: Chestertown Marina, Foot of High Street
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Now in its 18th year, Sultana’s Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival is one of the largest annual Tall Ship gatherings on the East Coast. Visitors to the festival can expect to...
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October 27
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Historic Ghost Walk
- Saturday, | 6 pm-9pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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There is more to history than meets the eye! Guides lead ticket holders through the darkened streets of Chestertown by candlelight, sharing strange accounts collected from historic district home and b...
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Chicken and Dumplings AYCE
- Saturday, | 4:30pm to 7 pm
- Location: C. Henry Price II Post 246 - 6th Ave In Betterton
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Chicken and dumplings
October 27
4:30 to 7pm
Chicken and dumplings,
cole slaw, apple sauce, rolls
variety of desserts
coffe, water, tea and lemonade...
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Halloween Parade - Rescheduled for Sunday
- Saturday, | 10 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - High Street (Dixon Dr. to foot of High St.)
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The current forecast has a Northeaster coming in Saturday with a 70% chance of rain. Given that, the parade is proceeding to the rain date, Sunday, October 28th at 3 pm....
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Sumner Hall Museum Open Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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The FREE traveling exhibit, "17 Men," the portraits of African American Civil War soldiers, may be traveling on after this weekend, so try to plan a 45 - 60 minute visit to the museum today!...
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Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-ups. Featured Project: Paper Lanterns
- Saturday, | Saturday, 11 am
- Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena, MD
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Registration required.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity!
Featured Project: Paper Lanterns
Learn how to light up the autumn evenings with tiny lante...
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October 28
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Free Band Concert by Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble: Mythical Creatures
- Sunday, | 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 101 N. Cross St. (at High St.) Chestertown
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Fittingly for the Halloween season, the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble will present a program of concert-band music with a theme of mythical creatures. Music Director Charles Thai will conduct.
The ES...
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Halloween Parade
- Sunday, | 3 pm
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - High Street (Dixon Dr. to foot of High St.)
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Downtown Chestertown's Annual Halloween Parade. Everyone is welcome to enter in the parade. Cash prizes are awarded to individual costumes, floats, groups and bands. The Parade Starts at 3pm....
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October 30
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Kent Non Fiction Book Group - One Maryland One Book
- Tuesday, | Tuesday, Noon
- Location: The Chestertown Library, Inc., building, 207 Calvert Street
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The Kent Non Fiction Book Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month at the Chestertown branch. Bring your lunch. Drink and Dessert provided. New members are always welcomed.
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October 31
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MIGRATION: An Exploration in Art, Words & Music, Inspired by Jacob Lawrence
- Wednesday, | 5:00 pm - 8:000 pm
- This event runs October 31 to November 11
- Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High St., Suite 106
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This two week show will feature work by Kent County Public School visual art students. The work will be inspired by a visit the students took to view Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series at The Ph...
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