MAY 3, 2011
Main Street Gallery Meet and Greet With Chesapeake Film Festival 6:00 p.m. 413 Muir Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. 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. FREE For additional information, email at info@chesapeakefilmfestival.com or call 410.822.1012. http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com/
May 4, 2011
Veterans Recognition Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Day Care Center, Route 16, Cambridge Maryland. Please join us; everyone is welcome in planning the annual tribute, which takes place in September 2011.
May 5, 2011
Cambridge Mainstreet Farmers' Market 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The market is open every Thursday until the end of October in downtown Cambridge at the corner of Muir & Academy St. Cambridge, MD 21613 Buy fresh local produce, fruits, and meats from local farmers. Craft vendors, plants, and baked goods available as well. Every Thursday May 5 through October 13/ For information: http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/, office@cambridgemainstreet.com, 443-366-3741.
May 6 & 7, 2011
Hot and Tangy BBQ Chicken at Linkwood Salem VFC 10:00 a.m. till? Rt. 50 - 9 miles east of Cambridge in Linkwood, Maryland 21835 1/2 BBQ chicken with bread $6.50. 1/2 BBQ Chicken with bread with Baked Beans & Macaroni Salad $8.50. Also 16oz. cup Sweet Tea $1.00. Feel free to call-in your orders!!! 410-221-0169
May 6, 2011
Happy Hour is Back at Layton's Chance! 5:00 p.m. at Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery 4225 New Bridge Rd. Vienna MD http://www.laytonschance.com/ 1 st & 3 rd Fridays at the winery. Live music, spiced wine, Frappe Vino and all your favorite wines! Buffet includes homemade chili, hot wings and fresh veggies for only $7. Music starts at 5, winery closes at 8:00 p.m. This evening: JohnE Wa2C
May 7, 2011
Visit Emilys Produce Mother's Day Weekend Family on the Farm 8:00 a.m. - 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. "Kyle's Farm Fun" activity area, Coty Jones Photography will be taking "Pictures in the Patch" So come ready for a special family photo. 410-228-3512 Emily's Produce is now open 7 days a week through October! http://www.emilysproduce.com/ "Moms" can finish the weekend at Emily's Produce on Sunday with a dish of FREE Strawberry Shortcake...an annual tradition! Get ready for a weekend full of fun along with their own LOCAL Strawberries too! 443-421-0789 visit their website: http://www.emilysproduce.com/ or on facebook: www.facebook.com/emilysproduce Emily's produce is open every day through the October!
Chesapeake Classics Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting At Their New Location 12:30 p.m. 300 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD 21613 410-228-6509
Lighthouses of Dorchester Town Hall Event 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dorchester Visitors' Center 2 Rose Hill Road Cambridge, MD 21613. FREE All ages are welcome. Guest speaker from US lighthouse society, Chesapeake Chapter, light refreshments, historical displays. Come hear about lighthouses serving Dorchester County since the 1870's, and learn about the progress of the Choptank River Lighthouse Replica project. Also Lighthouse book signing by the Author of "Keep Your Glow On".
Cambridge Mainstreet's SPRING FLING! 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.At the Cambridge Yacht Club. Mad Money, Music, Food and Fun! Watch for details at http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/ and www.facebook.com/cambridgemainstreet Tickets are $50. Call ahead to reserve yours now! 443.477.0843
Terry Allen Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
1 Hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District 1 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $8 Adults, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Meet your colonial costumed guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street. Free parking available. www.weca@cambridge.org. 410-901-1000.
Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester 1:00 p.m .- 3:00 p.m. Long Wharf, Cambridge MD. 21613. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10, under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.org http://www.skipjack-nathan.org/
2011 Six Pillars Century-Blackwater Bicycle Tour Character Counts Mid-Shore
6:00 a.m. Check in begins at Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. 21613. This bicycle tour starts at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge. The majority of the ride is through the picturesque Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. 4 ride choices, including a 11 mile family ride, a 37 mile fun and fitness ride a 56 mile Ironman Eagleman 70.3 Course, and a 100 mile Century Course. Rain or shine and the cost of registration is $55 through March 31, and $65 per person through May 1. Registration for family ride is $40. For on-line registration and info please go to http://www.6pillarscentury.org/. 410-829-0436 or asteward@goeaston.net
May 9, 2011
The Early Bird Gets the Brunch At Adkins Arboretum Adventure/to Benefit Choptank Habitat 8:00 a.m. Starting at the Arboretum in Ridgley (Rain date Tuesday, May 10) Cost $65 per person. Hosts: Anne Croker and Margaret Worrall. 12 lucky enthusiasts will enjoy an early morning bird walk with Dr. Wayne Bell, noted bird expert and co-founder of the Washington College Center for Environment and Society. A sumptuous brunch at the home of Anne & Doug Croker will make for a lovely beginning to a spring day. To sign up for this event please call 410-476-3204
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
April 22 Around Dorchester County
Looking for something to do around Dorchester County? Check out these upcoming events: (Reprinted with permission from the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce)
April 23, 2011:
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Easter Egg Hunt at Layton's Chance Today! 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4225 New Branch Rd. Vienna MD 21869 Bring the family to the winery for an afternoon of crafts and games. They'll have an Easter Egg Hunt with candy and prizes (including something for the adults!) http://www.laytonschance.com/ 410-228-1205
April 24, 2011:
Harry Armistead Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
Easter Brunch at Clearview at Horns Point 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5650 Country Club Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613 410-221-0521. $25 per person, Children (10 and under are 1/2 price) - $12.50. Featuring Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, Home fries, Smoked Salmon, Steamed Shrimp, Veg. of the day, Chicken Potstickers, Spiral Ham, Fruit, Desserts, Caesar Salad, Rolls and butter. 1 complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Reservations are Required. http://www.clearviewathornspoint.com/
April 27-29, 2011
Country School Flower Market Easton, MD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 716 Goldsborough St. 410-822-1935 Annuals, geraniums, perennials, herbs and vegetables. A garden gazebo features accessories, baskets, ceramic and clay pots and fun garden related surprises. Select a ceramic pot or bring one in of your own and they'll plant in it for you! http://www.countryschool.org/
April 27-30, 2011
St. Paul's Flower Fair St. Paul's United Methodist Church 205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD. 21613 Join us during our annual event and start your garden growing with flowers, seedlings, bedding plants (flowers, vegetables and herbs) and hanging baskets. April 27 & 30, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 205 Maryland Avenue in Cambridge. Delicious crab cake and oyster sandwiches, clam strips, hot dogs, french fries, homemade candy and baked goods, funnel cakes, homemade ice cream, and more. This years events include a silent auction and an indoor yard sale, Thursday night dinner in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 4:30pm with music following. You won't want to be late to the Yard Sale that will open on Wednesday morning at 8am for all you early birds. Wednesday hours, for plant sales only: 10am 7pm. All booths will open Thursday and Friday: 10AM to 7PM. And, NEW THIS YEAR - OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAY HOURS are from 10am - 3pm. You won't want to miss out! For more details call 410-228-1424 or http://www.stpaulscambridge.com/
April 28, 2011
Emily's Produce Opens Today! 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. Fresh strawbberry pies, their own fresh picked strawberries, beautiful hanging basket, flower planters and a BRAND NEW LOOK for the market. 410-228-3512 http://www.emilysproduce.com/
Learn More about the Bay at Horns Point Laboratory Aquaculture and Restoration Ecology Laboratory (AREL) Lecture Hall. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "How an Estuary Works" Bill Boicourt. Suggested text book for outside reading during the series: Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Hurrricanes and the Chesapeake Bay Region 3:00 p.m. HSTC Auditorium 17 2S. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601. Sponsoring Organization: Talbot County Historical Society. Cost FREE. Rick Schwartz will discuss his findings and show track maps and photos from his seven years of research on 400 years of mid-Atlantic hurricane history.
April 30, 2011
Free Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester During Oxford Day 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. In Oxford. No advance reservations accepted. Sailing from the Oxford ferry dock. www.skipjack-nathan.org
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Celebrate The Return Of The Shad Festival In Vienna, MD 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On the banks of the Nanticoke River. Featuring events, demonstrations, vendors, music and the cooking of the shad. Cooking begins at 5:00 a.m., and the finished product will be available to the public at 11:00 a.m.. Shad planking demo by the Chicone Club. Sponsored by the Chicone Ruritans. 410-901-6124 ext. 22 for more information.
May 01, 2011
Gather At The River Today at "Old Trinity" in Church Creek 12:30 p.m. Old Trinity Church Road, Church Creek, Maryland 21622. Regional outdoor service and picnic sponsored by the Dorchester Episcopal Churches. All are invited to join in this celebration of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Observed since 1955, Stewardship Week is one of the largest conservation-related observances in the United States. Speaker is Dee Zeller, Director of Camp Wright. All are invited to bring a dish to share. Chairs will be provided. Old Trinity Churchyard, 8 miles west of the Cambridge Hyatt on Route 16.
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April 23, 2011:
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Easter Egg Hunt at Layton's Chance Today! 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4225 New Branch Rd. Vienna MD 21869 Bring the family to the winery for an afternoon of crafts and games. They'll have an Easter Egg Hunt with candy and prizes (including something for the adults!) http://www.laytonschance.com/ 410-228-1205
April 24, 2011:
Harry Armistead Gives Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8:00 a.m. 2431 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD. At the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center (their temporary location at the head of Wildlife Drive) and usually lasts 3 to 4 hours. The Birding party is usually in car pools, stopping at various points around the refuge's Wildlife Drive. Binoculars and field guides are recommended, and they will gladly lend you one of theirs. No fee or registration. Please call 410-228-2677 for more information.
Easter Brunch at Clearview at Horns Point 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5650 Country Club Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613 410-221-0521. $25 per person, Children (10 and under are 1/2 price) - $12.50. Featuring Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, Home fries, Smoked Salmon, Steamed Shrimp, Veg. of the day, Chicken Potstickers, Spiral Ham, Fruit, Desserts, Caesar Salad, Rolls and butter. 1 complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Reservations are Required. http://www.clearviewathornspoint.com/
April 27-29, 2011
Country School Flower Market Easton, MD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 716 Goldsborough St. 410-822-1935 Annuals, geraniums, perennials, herbs and vegetables. A garden gazebo features accessories, baskets, ceramic and clay pots and fun garden related surprises. Select a ceramic pot or bring one in of your own and they'll plant in it for you! http://www.countryschool.org/
April 27-30, 2011
St. Paul's Flower Fair St. Paul's United Methodist Church 205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD. 21613 Join us during our annual event and start your garden growing with flowers, seedlings, bedding plants (flowers, vegetables and herbs) and hanging baskets. April 27 & 30, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 205 Maryland Avenue in Cambridge. Delicious crab cake and oyster sandwiches, clam strips, hot dogs, french fries, homemade candy and baked goods, funnel cakes, homemade ice cream, and more. This years events include a silent auction and an indoor yard sale, Thursday night dinner in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 4:30pm with music following. You won't want to be late to the Yard Sale that will open on Wednesday morning at 8am for all you early birds. Wednesday hours, for plant sales only: 10am 7pm. All booths will open Thursday and Friday: 10AM to 7PM. And, NEW THIS YEAR - OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAY HOURS are from 10am - 3pm. You won't want to miss out! For more details call 410-228-1424 or http://www.stpaulscambridge.com/
April 28, 2011
Emily's Produce Opens Today! 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2206 Church Creek Rd. Cambridge, MD 21613. Fresh strawbberry pies, their own fresh picked strawberries, beautiful hanging basket, flower planters and a BRAND NEW LOOK for the market. 410-228-3512 http://www.emilysproduce.com/
Learn More about the Bay at Horns Point Laboratory Aquaculture and Restoration Ecology Laboratory (AREL) Lecture Hall. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "How an Estuary Works" Bill Boicourt. Suggested text book for outside reading during the series: Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Hurrricanes and the Chesapeake Bay Region 3:00 p.m. HSTC Auditorium 17 2S. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601. Sponsoring Organization: Talbot County Historical Society. Cost FREE. Rick Schwartz will discuss his findings and show track maps and photos from his seven years of research on 400 years of mid-Atlantic hurricane history.
April 30, 2011
Free Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester During Oxford Day 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. In Oxford. No advance reservations accepted. Sailing from the Oxford ferry dock. www.skipjack-nathan.org
One Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street 11:00 a.m. And Continues every Saturday (weather permitting) April through October. Adults $8, Children under 12 years of age free (when accompanied by an adult) Meet your colonial costumed tour guide at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Free parking available. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. 410-901-1000 http://www.cambridgemd.org/
Celebrate The Return Of The Shad Festival In Vienna, MD 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On the banks of the Nanticoke River. Featuring events, demonstrations, vendors, music and the cooking of the shad. Cooking begins at 5:00 a.m., and the finished product will be available to the public at 11:00 a.m.. Shad planking demo by the Chicone Club. Sponsored by the Chicone Ruritans. 410-901-6124 ext. 22 for more information.
May 01, 2011
Gather At The River Today at "Old Trinity" in Church Creek 12:30 p.m. Old Trinity Church Road, Church Creek, Maryland 21622. Regional outdoor service and picnic sponsored by the Dorchester Episcopal Churches. All are invited to join in this celebration of Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Observed since 1955, Stewardship Week is one of the largest conservation-related observances in the United States. Speaker is Dee Zeller, Director of Camp Wright. All are invited to bring a dish to share. Chairs will be provided. Old Trinity Churchyard, 8 miles west of the Cambridge Hyatt on Route 16.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Experimenting with music videos
We've made our first music video. Ok, more aptly stated, we made our first music slide show. We're fairly certain the video isn't headed for VH-1 Top Video Countdown nor will it get a Grammy or Oscar nomination, but we certainly won't object to anyone out there making the suggestion.
I made the video to show Keith we can at least do simple slide shows set to music. Keith loves his music and spends hours compiling his own CDs. The next logical step for him is to start compiling videos so that not only can he listen to his music, but also watch it. Somewhere down the road, we'll master the animation software we downloaded (Blender) and maybe be able to afford a digital cam to produce live videos. In the mean time, a simple slide show suffices as a good start to learning how to make videos.
The video documents the changes in our yard from a sloppy, swampy mess to a decent piece of land over the last five years despite all the challenges Mother Nature has thrown at us. All of the pictures in the slide show were taken down here. Now hold on to your seat. We have a special guest appearance by Daphne, our tree frog that has made the side of our house her home. Hey, what good is a music video if you don't get a big-named star to make a guest appearance?
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I made the video to show Keith we can at least do simple slide shows set to music. Keith loves his music and spends hours compiling his own CDs. The next logical step for him is to start compiling videos so that not only can he listen to his music, but also watch it. Somewhere down the road, we'll master the animation software we downloaded (Blender) and maybe be able to afford a digital cam to produce live videos. In the mean time, a simple slide show suffices as a good start to learning how to make videos.
The video documents the changes in our yard from a sloppy, swampy mess to a decent piece of land over the last five years despite all the challenges Mother Nature has thrown at us. All of the pictures in the slide show were taken down here. Now hold on to your seat. We have a special guest appearance by Daphne, our tree frog that has made the side of our house her home. Hey, what good is a music video if you don't get a big-named star to make a guest appearance?
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Shop Local Delmarva
Once again, we've been neglectful of this site. I reckon Keith and I simply lead rather mundane lives and there isn't always something to write about.
We are coming out of the winter doldrums and now we spend a lot of time trying to fix the yard up so we can grow something - anything. Between heavy clay, water less than a foot down from fall to late spring, and the periodic flooding with salt water from the Bay, growing anything isn't just a challenge - it's dang near impossible. But every year we try.
We've also been very busy doing things on the computer. Every fall to spring, Keith lives on the computer getting his music compiled onto CDs. I've been busy building Shop Local Delmarva, learning You Tube, and trying my dangdest to figure out movie making and animation. Shop Local Delmarva is my contribution to help our locally owned businesses maintain a competitive presence on the Internet with the nationally owned chains. Learning You Tube and animation is both Keith's and my desire to take our CD making skills to the next level - making music videos of how we interpret the songs we listen to.
With spring here and us being more active, we'll try not to be neglectful of this site. And the faster we learn this movie making and animation software, the sooner we'll be able to add a new, and hopefully entertaining, dimension to Toddville Tidewaters. If anyone has any tips on animation software and how to use it, please share.
I tried Synfig and frustratingly deleted it. I am now trying Blender. So far, I think I'm about as smart as an oyster when it comes to this animation stuff. I had no idea so much went into even the most simple animation sequence. I can't wait for the day when the computer gee-whiz kids figure out how to hook my brain up to the computer and all I have to do is think of the movie or animation I want and the program would automatically compile it. Mr. Gates, if you're reading this, please send me the beta software and I'll test it out for you. I know someone has to be working on telepathic software. You are, aren't you?
Now that I got you to read this far, I'll close with a sales pitch. Shop Local Delmarva!
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Mark Darien
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We are coming out of the winter doldrums and now we spend a lot of time trying to fix the yard up so we can grow something - anything. Between heavy clay, water less than a foot down from fall to late spring, and the periodic flooding with salt water from the Bay, growing anything isn't just a challenge - it's dang near impossible. But every year we try.
We've also been very busy doing things on the computer. Every fall to spring, Keith lives on the computer getting his music compiled onto CDs. I've been busy building Shop Local Delmarva, learning You Tube, and trying my dangdest to figure out movie making and animation. Shop Local Delmarva is my contribution to help our locally owned businesses maintain a competitive presence on the Internet with the nationally owned chains. Learning You Tube and animation is both Keith's and my desire to take our CD making skills to the next level - making music videos of how we interpret the songs we listen to.
With spring here and us being more active, we'll try not to be neglectful of this site. And the faster we learn this movie making and animation software, the sooner we'll be able to add a new, and hopefully entertaining, dimension to Toddville Tidewaters. If anyone has any tips on animation software and how to use it, please share.
I tried Synfig and frustratingly deleted it. I am now trying Blender. So far, I think I'm about as smart as an oyster when it comes to this animation stuff. I had no idea so much went into even the most simple animation sequence. I can't wait for the day when the computer gee-whiz kids figure out how to hook my brain up to the computer and all I have to do is think of the movie or animation I want and the program would automatically compile it. Mr. Gates, if you're reading this, please send me the beta software and I'll test it out for you. I know someone has to be working on telepathic software. You are, aren't you?
Now that I got you to read this far, I'll close with a sales pitch. Shop Local Delmarva!
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Mark Darien
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