The Bubble Lady @ KCPL
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Rock Hall Branch, 5585 Main St.
Pop into the library and join us as we make really big bubbles. Come see the smoke bubbles, kids in bubbles and more! Please call 410-639-7162 to register.
The Bubble Lady @ KCPL
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Main Branch, 408 High St., Chestertown
Pop into the library and join us as we make really big bubbles. Come see the smoke bubbles, kids in bubbles and more! Please call 410-778-3636 to register.
Thursday, June 17
6th Annual 10 Minute Play Festival
Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
Location: The Prince Theatre
Short Attention Span Theatre returns to the Prince! Engaging evening of 10-minute plays showcasing a range of actors, directors and authors – including original works by local playwrights. Tickets are $15. Call the box office for reservations 410-810-2060 or e-mail [email protected].
The Kennedys
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Mainstay, Rock Hall
Acoustic rock, folk and pop from Pete and Maura Kennedy. Brilliant boy-girl harmonies, string wizardry and catchy tunes both originals and some choice classic pop and rock covers from this high energy husband and wife duo. They met touring with Nanci Griffith. Ten CDs and countless touring miles later, they have carved their own niche in the indie music scene, somewhere between pop and acoustic rock, not-too-loud but brimming with charm and sizzle. Call 410-639-9133 for reservations. Tickets are $15.
Do You Want You Knew More About County Government?
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Book Plate, 112 S. Cross St., Chestertown
A free non-partisan monthly seminar on Kent County government operations.
Topics will include: general governance; water and waste water management; law enforcement; emergency operations; public school system; Kent County Parks and Recreation system; state relationships; budgeting; and more. Seminars will include occasional invited guest speakers. Wonder how the county and state relate to each other?
This is a monthly event on the third Thursday of each month.
The Bubble Lady @ KCPL
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: North County Branch, 111 N. Main St., Galena
The Bubble Lady is back! Pop into the library and join us as we make really big bubbles. Come see the smoke bubbles, kids in bubbles and more! Please call 410-648-5380 to register.
Friday, June 18
Dinner on the Farm
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lockbriar Farm, 1005 Worton Rd., Chestertonwn
Farm-to-Table Dinner. A culinary adventure that brings you closer to the food we grow, the people who grow it, and the land that provides this bountiful harvest. An opportunity to connect with the rural magnificence of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Fete prepared by a team of chefs – hors d’oeuvres followed by a four course meal with wine selections and chef demonstrations. Contact Marilyn Klompus, 410-810-4898 or e-mail [email protected].
2nd Annual G.L.O.W. Festival
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: 601 High St., Chestetown (SOS, Inc. Parking Lot)
Shared Opportunity Service Inc. invites all girls to attend the second annual Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Festival. The first 100 girls age 8 to 18 will receive a free goody bag and a t-shirt. The event will feature guest speakers, crafts, games, moon bounce and prizes. Cherae Ensor will be leading a group Zumba. Local musician Kate Russo, who has toured the US, Europe and Asia, will kick off the event. Parents are encouraged to bring their daughters to this family friendly event. The GLOW Festival was organized to inspire and encourage young ladies to become leaders in their school and community. The GLOW Festival and all activities are free. There will be food and vendor items available for sale. For information call 410-778-7911 ext. 105 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, June 19
Chester River Runoff
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown
The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park will feature this popular Bluegrass-Country-Americana band. Bring a blanket or chair. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and community contributors.
Two-Hour Public Sail on Sultana
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Chestertown
Departing and returning from Sultana’s home port of Chestertown these two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the Chester River onboard a traditional schooner. Passengers are encouraged to help raise the sails, steer using Sultana‘s seven-foot long tiller, and explore the authentically reproduced crew’s quarters below-decks. Advance reservations recommended. Adults $30 / $15 under 12. Sorry, no children under 5. For reservations call Sharon Burritt, 410-778-5954 or e-mail [email protected].
Tapas on The Farm
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lockbriar Farm, 1005 Worton Rd., Chestertonwn
Small plates, local wines & beers, enjoyed in good company with Chef Robbie Jester, executive chef at Harbor House Restaurant and chef de cuisine at Toscana Kitchen & Bar in Wilmington, Del. Chef David Perry of Casual Caterers and guest chef Bill Hoffman former chef de partie of The Green Room at The Hotel DuPont, currently executive chef of The Bistro on the Brandywine in Chadds Ford. For information call Marilyn Klompus, 410-810-4898 or e-mail [email protected].
Juneteenth Celebration – Fish Fry & Open House
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: African American Schoolhouse Museum, 11730 St. James Newtown Rd., Worton
Grill Master Charlie cook’n at the Fish Fry & Open House. Featuring USCT re-enactors. A sneak preview of CD “Our Stories Our Songs” produced by the storytellers and local musicians gathered at the 2009 event. Games for kids of all agesfood, including homemade ice cream and funnel cakes. Bring your own blanket, tent, or chair and come dine picnic style. This is a smoke free event! No pets please! For information contact Karen Somerville, 410-810-1416 or e-mail [email protected]
Sunday, June 20
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Time: 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Location: Galena Fire House
A favorite of locals and visitors alike. $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12. Free for children under age 3.
Family Cookout on the Farm
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lockbriar Farm, 1005 Worton Rd., Chestertonwn,
Celebrate Father’s Day with the family! U-Pick berries, the music of Chester River Runoff and a family cook out. Lockbriar Farms is a family-run business, owned and operated by Wayne and Marcella Lockwood along with their children Jacqueline (age 13) and James (age 9). The original farm, located in rural Cecil County, was developed on land owned by the Frazier family dating back to the 1800s. They have been growing fruits and vegetables since 1989. A portion of the proceeds from the Lockbriar Farms events will benefit The Center for Environment and Society at Washington College. For information contact Marilyn Klompus, 410-810-4898, or e-mail [email protected].
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