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May 31, 2025

Chestertown Spy

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A Slam Dunk for Movies in the Park

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Chestertown Recreation Commission announces that this Friday Aug 8 continues the season of family friendly films to be shown outdoors in downtown Chestertown with Space Jam.

article-spacejamweb-0221The ever popular Looney Tunes lead by Bugs Bunny are in need of serious help as an intergalactic mobster is about to try to force them to become a sideshow in space, and who else would you call when you need help, Michael Jordan. Released in 1996, Space Jam delivers zany comedy along great cameos from NBA All-stars, as ‘His Airness” teams up with the Toons to save the day. Its a slam dunk for a great night out for the family.

The movies will be shown at the Foot of High Street on the Custom House lawn. All Shows start at dusk, (approximately 8:30) and are free to the public.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs, (low seated are preferred)
The rest of the summer schedule of movies will be on alternating Fridays,
Aug 22- Bolt and September 5- “The Lego Movie” and a special Halloween showing of “Ghostbusters“ in October. Rain dates will be the following Friday evenings.

The Chestertown Recreation Commission is an official branch of the Mayor & Council’s office charged with improving recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in the town. Anyone interested in being involved can reach Bill Arrowood, chair, at [email protected] for more updates, residents are encouraged to check the CRC’s Facebook page.

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Town Recreation Commission Announces New Leagues

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The Chestertown Recreation Commission announces the formation of several new leagues for recreational play.

Beginning Aug 11, The C-town Whiffleball League will begin playing Games at the former Board of Education at Campus Avenue & Philosopher’s Terrace. The season will last 5 weeks and play on Monday nights, from 6pm– till dusk.  An all ages league, whole families are encouraged to come out and play.  Kids need not be accompanied by adults, but must have a permission form signed in order to participate.   As this program is in its fledgling stages, teams will be divided up weekly on the field and will be offered for free.

In addition to the Ye Olde Town Bocce League returning for its Fall Tourney on Sept 8 to Wilmer Park, the CRC will also begin an Adult Co-ed Kickball
League.  The kickball teams will play on Wednesday and Friday nights beginning September 11, located at the former Board of Education at Campus Avenue & Philosopher’s Terrace. Games will be played from 6pm till dusk. Kickball teams should be formed in advance and there will be a nominal fee for t-shirts and trophies.

Anyone interested in signing up for any of these exciting and fun new programs can do so by sending an email to [email protected], by seeing us the Farmer¹s Market during Crazy Days or picking up a registration form at Town Hall.

The Chestertown Recreation Commission is a official branch of the Mayor & Council¹s office charged with improving recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in the town.

Anyone interested in being involved can reach Bill Arrowood, chair, at [email protected] or reach us through our Facebook page.

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Return of Movies in the Park: Summer of Stars, Under the Stars

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The Chestertown Recreation Commission announces the beginning of a Summer of Stars …under the stars, with the return of its program of Movies in the Park.

This Friday June 20 will be the opening night of a season of family friendly films to be shown outdoors in downtown Chestertown with the classic, “The Princess Bride”.

The movies will be shown at the Foot of High Street on the Custom House lawn.

“The Princess Bride”, directed by Rob Reiner in 1987 and became an instant classic with its tale of brave Westley and his quest to save his Princess Buttercup from the clutches of the Evil Prince Humperdick. One of the most quotable and beloved films to come out of the decade the film stars Andre the Giant, Mandy Patinkin, Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Penn.

All Shows start at dusk, (approximately 8:15 – 8:30) and are free to the public.

The CRC will be on hand most nights to offer popcorn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, (low seated are preferred)
The rest of the summer schedule of movies will be on alternating Fridays, beginning with following week, June 27 with another 80’s classic, “The Goonies”.

Further screenings include July 11- The Karate Kid, (1984), July 25th “The Muppet Movie”, (1979), August 8- Space Jam, Aug 22- TBD and September 5- “The Lego Movie” and a special Halloween showing of “Ghostbusters“ in October.

Rain dates will be the following Friday evenings.

The Chestertown Recreation Commission is a official branch of the Mayor & Council’s office charged with improving recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in the town. Anyone interested in being involved can reach Bill Arrowood, chair, at [email protected] for more updates, residents are encouraged to check the CRC’s Facebook page.

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So Cool: Bocce Returns to Chestertown

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Chestertown Recreation Commission announces the return of the wildly successful Ye Olde Town Bocce League. Begun last fall and enjoyed by players of all ages, the Bocce League was a huge hit. Bocce, or lawn bowling is a great activity for players of any skill level and proved a terrific way to spend an evening with our neighbors.

Plans are to hold matches on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 once again in Wilmer Park. The league has added a second night in anticipation of additional teams joining. Play will begin the week of April 28th and carry through the week of June 16th. Playoffs will follow during the next 2 weeks, allowing us to conclude the season by July 1.

The fee will be $25 per person and teams of up to 6 persons will be $ 125, (sign up 5, get one free). Teams are permitted to have more players if they like however, members beyond the 6 will each have to pay $10 for a shirt.

All proceeds go towards league equipment and towards the construction of a permanent bocce court to be built in town.
Anyone interested in being involved can email our bocce guru Frank Hurst at [email protected], or in person by signing up in the park during the farmers market.

The Chestertown Recreation Commission is a official branch of the Mayor & Council’s office charged with improving recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in the town. The CRC meets monthly at Town Hall, and welcomes any and all ideas from the community. Those interested, please email us at [email protected].

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