Classes & Workshops
Online marketing 101
Websites, email marketing and social networking
Online marketing 101 luncheon program set Thursday, March 25 in Denton
The Internet and its ever-growing technology have provided an unprecedented opportunity for businesses and organizations to communicate and cultivate relationships. “Tweeting,” emailing marketing and blogging seem to be all the rage these days --- and not just for kids. But how can this technology be harnessed to market a business or organization?
You can learn more about online marketing at a special Caroline County Chamber of Commerce luncheon program on Thursday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cohee’s 404 Restaurant, 26171 Shore Highway, Denton. Carol D’Agostino of Purple Cat will facilitate the program.
Secrets of Catching Striped Bass
LEARN THE SECRETS OF CATCHING STRIPED BASS WITH CAPT. RICHIE GAINES
WYE MILLS – Join Capt. Richie Gaines on Saturday, March 13 at Chesapeake College for a one-day seminar on how to find and catch striped bass (rockfish) throughout the different seasons of the Chesapeake Bay. All levels of anglers are welcome!
Fishing techniques such as trolling, chumming, live lining, and light tackle will be covered along with rigging, knots, and equipment selection. Gaines will also share his knowledge on how to find and fish productive locations in the mid Bay.
Captain Richie Gaines has been guiding anglers in the Chesapeake region for over twenty years and has earned the reputation as one of the top light tackle guides on the Bay. He fishes the Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, moving with the fish to follow the best bite. Gaines serves as President of the Chesapeake Guides Association, is past Chairman of the Maryland Sport Fishing Advisory Commission, and has been featured in several national fishing magazines and television shows.
EASTON ART GALLERY OFFERS CLASSES
EASTON—Create with classes from the artists of Gallery 26,
Easton’s newest art gallery with studio and classroom space for
artists-in-residence. Classes—for both adults and kids—range from
knitting and mosaics to printmaking and jewelry design. (See below for
the listing of classes and registration information.) Gallery 26 is
located at 26 W. Dover Street, in the old Cherry’s building.
Bay to Ocean Writers Conference
13th Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Announces Speakers & Conference
Registration
James Michener, John Barth, and Gilbert Byron – all experienced
success as writers using the Chesapeake Bay region as inspiration for
their penned words. This winter,
aspiring and established writers from the region will have the
opportunity to learn from 23 experienced authors, poets, film writers,
writing instructors, editors, publishers and agents at one of the
region’s premier educational seminars – the 13th Annual Bay to Ocean
Writers Conference at ChesapeakeCollege in Wye Mills, MD on February
20, 2010.
Registration for the conference will be from December 1, 2009 through
February 12, 2010. Advance registration is required as past
conferences have sold out. The program is sponsored by the Eastern
Shore Writers’ Association (www.easternshorewriters.org), a nonprofit
organization supporting writers and the literary arts across the
Delmarva Peninsula.
Autism Support Group
Join us as we provide information, tools, and resources to help you, friends, and family members optimize the quality of life of the individual you know with autism and to establish a supportive foundation for you, the caretaker. Refreshments available. Please call us in advance if you require us to unlock the side entrance with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Phone 410.820.9005. The support group is regularly scheduled for the second Thursday of every month. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. http://www.naaofmdes.org/. Location: The National Autism Association of Maryland-Eastern Shore, 8614 Ocean Gateway, Easton.
Classes this Fall at the Delmarva Discovery Center
Weekly Watercolor Open Studio Sessions
Work on your own project in a fun and relaxed open studio format in an atmosphere of support and community with an instructor available to provide technical advice, support and feedback. Sessions begin with a short demo or presentation. Some basic watercolor knowledge is required.
Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17th – 9:00-12 noon. Fee: $18 per session or $45 per month
Caroline County Bird Club: Fall Calendar
Caroline County Bird Club
The oldest Eastern Shore Chapter of
The Maryland Ornithological Society
Fall 2009 Schedule
It’s time for a great new year of monthly meetings and other fun activities. Below you will find the upcoming schedule of meetings and bird walks. You don’t have to be a member of the club or a great birder to attend!
Bird Trips and Walks – be sure to dress appropriately and bring binoculars if you have them.
Meetings – all held at the Caroline County Public Library, Denton – Large meeting room
All activities are free and open to the public.
For more information about the club, go to: http://carolinebirdclubmos.blogspot.com
Sunday, September 13 ¬ Trip. Bird Banding observation in Chestertown. Jim Gruber, bander. 8:00 AM. Great for kids. Adults welcome too. Contact Danny Poet to register and for directions at
(410)827-8651 or birder231@hotmail.com. For those in the Denton area who would like to carpool, meet at Roses parking lot, Denton at 7:00 AM. Contact Debby Bennett at w:410-479-1343 or firefly5845@hotmail.com.
Thursday, September 17. ¬ Meeting. Kaitlin Mielke. “The Poplar Island Story”.
7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
Come learn about the island that was home to Talbot County’s first settlement in 1632 which almost totally disappeared beneath the Chesapeake Bay in the 1990’s, and its recent rebirth which returned it to its mid-1800’s size of about 1140 acres and is now home to many varieties of wildlife including many birds.
Earn Money as an H&R Block Tax Preparer
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Free Adventures and Classes for Children & Adults in July!
There's a TON of fun stuff to do at Talbot libraries in July! Free art, music and more classes - but registration required! Get your tickets early!
Children’s Programs
Summer Reading Program
Children and teens win great prizes as they discover the joys of summer reading. Prizes include tickets to Baltimore Orioles baseball games! Note: We are especially grateful to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring many of our summer reading prizes.
Easton —100 West Dover Street
(Please pre-register for all unticketed programs.)
Shake, Rattle, and Spoon—Create Music with Suzanne & Jim
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. Free tickets available June 24—no pre-registration required. Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council.
Go Green in Annapolis!
“Spring into the Dream ... Annapolis is Green!”
Ed Begley, Jr., Green Building Seminar and Tour Coming in April
ANNAPOLIS, Md — Eco-friendly living and green building initiatives will be showcased this April at a series of events hosted by Historic Annapolis Foundation. The events include:
Ed Begley Jr.
"An Evening with Ed Begley, Jr.” April 6 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Annapolis Westin Hotel featuring a lecture and book signing by the actor and environmental leader
The Green Building Tour April 25 from noon - 6 p.m., of area residential and commercial buildings in Annapolis, Eastport, Severna Park, Pasadena and the Brooklyn area of south Baltimore that will showcase how to put energy saving technology, sustainable building materials or environmentally friendly practices to work.
The events, designed to inform, entertain and illustrate, will appeal to a broad audience. They are structured so that participants will have the ability to interact with the experts. Proceeds will benefit Historic Annapolis Foundation.
















