Every Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm - Kent Island Farmers Market at Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Variety of foods, herbs, pet treats, and much more; Rain or shine; Call 410-643-3283; https://kifm830.wixsite.com/kifm/; On Facebook at kentislandfarmersmarket; dianebedline@gmail.com.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Easton Farmers Market at 100 N. Harrison St., municipal parking lot, Easton; Rain or shine; www.facebook.com/eastonmarylandfarmersmarket.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Chestertown Farmers Market on High St. in downtown Chestertown; Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, herbs, breads, soaps, plants, flowers, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, cheese, wine, chocolates, honey, butter, baked goods, berries, jam, pet treats, alpaca & wool products, artisans, crafters, and more; www.chestertownfarmersmarket.org.

 

Every Sun 9am-1pm - Centreville Farmers Market at 101 Lawyers Row, Centreville; Call 410-708-0151; centrevillefarmersmkt@gmail.com.

 

Through Feb. 1st - Kent County Public Schools Calendar Survey seeks input for academic calendars; Survey online at www.tinyurl.com/9bdakha4/

 

Through Feb. 4th 5pm-5:45pm - Smart Spot Sports Baseball for ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $25/child resident, $30/child nonresident; Pizza provided for dinner; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Through Feb. 26th - Kent County Jr. Wrestling at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Pre-K-8th Grade; $85/child resident, $95/child nonresident; Tues & Thurs 5:15pm-7:15pm; Wed 5:30pm-7pm; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Through March 25th 7:30pm-8:45pm - Indoor Soccer for ages 16 and older at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $45/resident, $55/nonresident; Runs every Wed; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Through March 30th 10am-11am - Tots of Fun for ages 0-5 at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Free with facility access card; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Through March 31st - Season Package available at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill; Purchase five tickets for the price of four; Call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org.

 

Through April 24th - Cornhole Club for ages 16 and older at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Free with facility access card; Every Fri 5:30pm-7:45pm; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Fri’s through April 24th 5:30pm-7:45pm - Drop-In Basketball for ages 16 and older at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Free with facility access card; Call  410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Through June 1st - Summer Camp registration open for Sultana Education Foundation; Details at www.sultanaeducation.org; lbrocker@sultanaeducation.org; Call 410-778-5954.

 

Through Oct. 31st - Platform Tennis for ages 16 and older at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $75/resident, $90/nonresident; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Wed, Jan. 28th - Story Time and Bouncing Babies at the Library at QAC Public Libraries in Centreville and Stevensville; Jan. 29th Book Club; Jan. 31st Strength and Balance Class, Celebrate Carnaval; Feb. 2nd Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On, LEGO Guess & Win, Art with Friends & Caregivers, Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo; Feb. 3rd Chess Club, Sewing Machine Open Studio, Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On, LEGO Guess & Win, Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo; Feb. 4th Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On, LEGO Guess &n Win, Social Services, Block Printing, Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo, Hanging Cat Scratching Pads; Feb. 5th Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On, LEGO Guess & Build, AARP Tax-Aide Prep, Family Law Clinic; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 28th 7:30pm-9pm - Open Mic with Ford Schumann at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Runs the last Wed. of each month; Call 410-810-2060; schumannford@gmail.com.

 

Wed & Thurs, Jan. 28th & 29th 10am-2pm - Cool Schools Plunge at the foot of the Bay Bridge at Sandy Point State Park; Details and registration at www.plungemd.com.

 

Wed, Jan. 28th - Clay Studio at RiverArts, 343 High St., Chestertown; Jan. 29th Plein Air Painting Club, Clay Studio, Handbuilding for Beginners, Beginner Wheel; Jan. 31st KidSpot, Clay Studio, How To Speak About Your Art; Through Jan. 31st Anything Goes Exhibit; Feb. 1st Clay Studio: Open Studio, Pick up for Anything Goes/ Drop Off for AI, The Prompted Image: A Challenge to Artists; Feb. 2nd Art Adventures, Intro to Potters Wheel, Pick up for Anything Goes/ Drop Off for AI; Feb. 3rd Art Adventures, Beginner Plus Pottery; Feb. 4th-28th The Prompted Image: A Challenge to Artists; Feb. 4th Clay Studio Open Studio; Feb. 5th Clay Studio Open Studio, Handbuilding for Beginners, Beginner Wheel; Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Photography Club; Every Sat. KidSpot 9am-12pm; Every Tues.-Sun. Open Studio; Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Tapestry; Call 410-778-6300; www.ctownra.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 28th - Preschool Dance Party and Video Game Hangout at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Jan. 29th Storytime, A Cozy Chat About KCPL’s Next Chapter; Jan. 30th Reach Out To Incarcerated Loved Ones Program Series; Feb. 2nd Tech Help Drop In; Feb. 3rd Storytime, Book Donations, Games & Gadgets; Feb. 4th Video Game Hangout; Feb. 5th Storytime, Games & Gadgets; Get your library card for free movies, ebooks, online classes, and much more; Board members needed; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 29th - Watermen’s Story Swap and Rising Tide After School Workshop at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; Feb. 3rd Rising Tide After-School Workshop; Feb. 5th Rising Tide After-School Workshop; Feb. 6th Coffee & Wood Chips; Feb. 7th Paint Night: Blizzard on the Bay; Call 410-745-4941; www.cbmm.org.

 

Fri, Jan. 30th - Police Polar Bear Plunge at the foot of the Bay Bridge at Sandy Point State Park; 10am-1pm Police & Public Safety Plunge; 1pm-5pm Corporate Plunge; Sat, Jan. 31st 10am-4pm Maryland Plunge; Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland; Sponsorship opportunities; Details and registration at www.plungemd.com.

 

Fri, Jan. 30th 5pm - Reach Out To Incarcerated Loved Ones at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Free services and support; Professional portraits, family meal, books to take home, supplies to send mail to facilities, help using virtual visit technologies; Registration required; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Sat, Jan. 31st - ShoreRivers Summer Internship Application Deadline; Two internships available for rising college juniors or seniors and recent college graduates with majors in appropriate fields; Visit www.shorerivers.org for complete details.

 

Sat, Jan. 31st 12pm-1pm - Kent MD 250 Kick-Off Event Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary at Kent County Courthouse Lawn, 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown; Special reading of the Declaration of Independence and County Resolution followed by apple cider toasts at Kent Cultural Alliance; kentmd250@kentgov.org.

 

Sun-Sat, Feb. 1st-28th - Huge Gun & Sportsman’s Prize Giveaway with the Queen Anne-Hillboro Vol. Fire Co.; Ticket $30/ea.; Each ticket can win more than once; Links to purchase tickets online through PayPal at www.qahvfc.com.

 

Sun, Feb. 1st - “We Had A Dream” commemoration of the 1963 march at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill; Call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 1st - Deadline for Business Leaders & Nonprofits to submit Biannual Business Sentimental Survey; Visit bit.ly/eswinter26; Call 410-770-8058; www.talbotworks.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 1st 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Mon, Feb. 2nd 7pm - Town of Galena Mayor & Council Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 2nd 7pm - Live Playwrights’ Society at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Mon, Feb. 2nd 8am - Summer Camp Registration will open at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Tues, Feb. 3rd 6:30pm - Auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical” at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Show runs April 17th-May 3rd; Additional audtions Feb. 5th 6:30pm and Feb. 7th 1pm; Ages 10 and up; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevent/open-auditions-spongebob-musical/all.

 

Tues, Feb. 3rd - Hand-Built Ceramics After Work, Tuesday Morning Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics, and Tuesday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; Feb. 4th-March 11th Wednesday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics; Feb. 4th-March 11th Beginning Handbuilding; Feb. 4th-June 24th Drop-In Pastel Studio: February; Feb. 5th-27th February Session: Thursday Night Printmaking Explorations; Feb. 5th-April 30th Three Month: Thursday Night Printmaking Explorations; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org.

 

Wed, Feb. 4th 6pm-8pm - The Richard L. Harwood in American Journalism Presents John J. Harwood with Roy Kesey at Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; lit_house@washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Feb. 4th 6pm - Free Community Forum at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Enjoy pizza, snacks and share ideas; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Wed, Feb. 4th - Composition for Botanical Art at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; Feb. 6th Healing Walk; Feb. 7th Pride Nature Walk, First Saturday Walk, The Birds Will Be Coming; Feb. 13th Botanical Drawing II; Feb. 20th Botanical Drawing II; Feb. 27th Botanical Drawing II; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org.

 

Wed, Feb. 4th 12pm - RH Senior’s Lunch Group meets at 21273 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Open to all seniors; Meets 1st Wed Monthly; Call 410-810-2074.

 

Fri, Feb. 6th 8pm - First Friday with Joe Holt at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $20/advance, $25/door; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Fri, Feb. 6th 5pm-7pm - First Friday Celebration in Downtown Chestertown; Extended shopping hours and specials; www.downtownchestertown.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 7th-March 21st - 15th Annual Small Works Exhibition at Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Submit works by Jan. 30th; Call 410-758-2520; www.queenannescountyart.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 7th 9am-11am - Gym Time Tumble & Climb at Kent School, Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free; Open to the public; Ages 3-6; Call 410-778-4100; www.kentschool.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 7th 7pm-10pm - “Del-Mar” at Millington VFW Post #652, 30922 River Rd.; Dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month; All are welcome; Find us on Facebook; Call 410-928-3234; vfwpost652@gmail.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 7th 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent at the Farmers Market at Kent Republican Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com; www.kentcountyrcc.com

 

Sat, Feb. 7th 7:30pm - Karen Somerville “History of Praise” Black History Month Concert at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 8th 7:30am-10:30am - All You Can Eat Breakfast at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Held 2nd Sunday of each month; $12/ages 13 and older, $6/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Sun, Feb. 8th 12pm-6pm - Super Game Wings To Go at Galena VFC, 90 E. Cross St., Galena; 12, 24, 26, 50, 75 and 100 packs available with sauce; French fries $6, homemade mac & cheese $8/lb., pretzel bites w/cheese $6/half dozen; Benefits GVFC; Advance orders call 410-708-7074 or 443-480-1749; Day of event call 410-648-5050.

 

Tues, Feb. 10th 10am - Senior Nature Hikes for ages 55 and older at Sassafras Natural Resources Management area, with Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center; Next hike Feb. 10th; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Wed, Feb 11th 10am-2pm - MVA On Wheels & Online at 848 High St., Chestertown; By Appointment Only; For an appointment, a list of Motor Vehicle Administration services offered on the bus or to verify the bus schedule call 410-768-7000; www.mva.maryland.gov/

 

Wed, Feb. 11th-March 11th 5pm-5:45pm - Smart Spot Sports Football for ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $25/child resident, $30/child nonresident; Pizza provided for dinner; Call 410-778-1948; Visit www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Wed, Feb. 11th 7pm - Open Mic Night at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Admission is free; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Thurs, Feb. 12th 5:30pm - Pub Nite at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Dan Saunders Doo Wop; Free, open to all; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 14th 7pm-9:30pm - For the Love of Artists: Sue Matthews in Concert at The Bank, High St., Chestertown; Benefits Kent Cultural Alliance; Ticket $45; Call 410-778-3700; www.kentculture.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 14th 5pm-7pm - Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball for ages 0-12 at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Free; Must register; A chance for kids to bring their adult sweetheart out for a formal evening of food, dancing and memories; Call 410-778-1948; www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Sat, Feb. 14th 1pm-2:30pm - DASH Freedom to Dream Academy at Sumner Hall, 206 S. Queen St., Chestertown; Monthly reading program designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading; Ages 5-10 years old; All are welcome; Register at www.sumnerhall.org/dash.

 

Sun, Feb. 15th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Mon, Feb. 16th 6pm - Town of Galena Park & Tree Committee Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 16th 7pm-8:30pm - Eula Biss: Revolution in the Personal Essay at Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; lit_house@washcoll.edu.

 

Tues, Feb. 17th 6pm-8:30pm - 206 Tuesdays at Six Open Mic at QAC Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Free; All welcome; Acoustic musicians, writers, poets, etc.; RSVP to 410-758-2520; www.queenannescountyarts.com.

 

Tues, Feb. 17th 7:30pm - Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Alligators at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $25; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Tues, Feb. 17th 4pm-7pm - Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; $12/adult, $6/ages 6-11, ages 5 & under free; Benefits CVFD; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Thurs, Feb. 19th 10am-5pm - AARP Foundation Tax Aide Volunteers will be doing Federal and Maryland income taxes for Free at Kent Co. Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Additional Dates are: March 5th, March 19th & April 2nd; AARP membership not required; Program open to taxpayers of all ages; Must be a MD resident; For appointments call 443-485-1153, leave a voicemail; www.easternshoretaxaide.com.

 

Fri, Feb. 20th 7:30pm - Joe Holt with Lester Barrett & Gus Mercante at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Cash bar; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Thurs-Sun, Feb. 20th-March 8th - “Misery” at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Runs Thurs, Fri and Sun; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Fri, Feb. 20th 5:30pm-8pm - Kids Night Out for Pre-K-5th Grade at Kent County Parks & Recreation and Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; $10/child resident, $15/child nonresident; Pizza provided for dinner; Call 410-778-1948; Visit www.kentparksandrec.org/

 

Sat, Feb. 21st 7:30pm - Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra at the Ebenezer Theater at the Prager Family Center for the Arts,17 S. Washington St., Easton; Presented by Chesapeake Music; Tickets at www.chesapeakemusic.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 22nd 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Sun, Feb. 22nd 4pm - Chamber Music “The Brasswood Trio” at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Cash bar; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Mon, Feb. 23rd 7pm - Town of Galena Planning & Zoning Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 28th 7:30pm - The Black Eyed Suzies Bluegrass at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Tickets $25; All female bluegrass band; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 28th 9am-11am - Osprey Explorations at Kent School, Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free; Open to the public; Ages 3-6; Call 410-778-4100; www.kentschool.org.

 

Sat, Feb. 28th 11am - Sassafras River Ducks Unlimited and Galena Vol. Fire Co. 4th Annual Sportsman’s Bash at Galena VFC, 90 E. Cross St., Galena; 17 winners on the main ticket; $5/$10/$15 gun raffle tables, 50/50 cash raffles, money wheel, other raffles, food, cash bar, and more; $65/entry and raffle chance, $35/non-entry raffle chance; Need not be present to win; Ages 18 and older to participate and attend; Must be ages 21 and older to claim handguns; Sponsorships available; www.ducks.org/maryland#events; saredwards@verizon.net.

 

Sun, March 1st 2pm - Abeo Quartet at the Ebenezer Theater at the Prager Family Center for the Arts,17 S. Washington St., Easton; Presented by Chesapeake Music; Tickets at www.chesapeakemusic.org.

 

Sun, March 1st 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Tues, March 3rd 12pm-8pm - Town of Millington Public Election at Millington Town Office, 402 Cypress St., Millington; Results of election will be posted at Town Office and on Town’s website within 2 days of closing polls; Call 410-928-3880; townadmin@millingtonmd.us.

 

Thurs, March 5th 10am-5pm - AARP Foundation Tax Aide Volunteers will be doing Federal and Maryland income taxes for Free at Kent Co. Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Additional Dates are: March 19th & April 2nd; AARP membership not required; Program open to taxpayers of all ages; Must be a MD resident; For appointments call 443-485-1153, leave a voicemail; www.easternshoretaxaide.com.

 

Fri-Sun, March 13th-29th - “Lend Me A Soprano” at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill;  Fri’s & Sat’s 7:30pm, Sun’s 2pm; $25/adults, $20/members, $15/students; For tickets call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org.

 

Sat, March 14th 9am-3pm - Safe Sitter Class at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Health Education Center, 219 South Washington St., Easton; Ages 11-13; $50/pp, Safe Sitter kit included; Registration encouraged, space is limited; To register, contact gladys.peeples@umm.edu; Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5234; www.umms.org/shore.

 

Sat, March 14th 1pm-2:30pm - DASH Freedom to Dream Academy at Sumner Hall, 206 S. Queen St., Chestertown; Monthly reading program designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading; Ages 5-10 years old; All are welcome; Register at www.sumnerhall.org/dash.

 

Sat, March 14th 1pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at Queen Anne-Hillsboro Vol. Fire Co., 13512 First St., Queen Anne; Doors open 11am; $100 entry fee, no re-buy, includes soda and water; Food and beer available; Prize money payout to all 8 finalists; To register call 443-786-4532 or 410-924-1860; tdifatta@comcast.net; khope80@hotmail.com; www.qahvfc.com.

 

Tues, March 17th 6pm - Chevrolet Corvette Fans “No” Club Corvette Enthusiasts meet at Procolino’s, Kent Plaza, Chestertown; Meets every third Tues. monthly at 6pm, March through Nov., weather permitting; No dues, rules, regs, by-laws, officers, agenda; A social gathering of like-minded Corvette enthusiasts; m.waal@breezeline.net.

 

Thurs, March 19th 10am-5pm - AARP Foundation Tax Aide Volunteers will be doing Federal and Maryland income taxes for Free at Kent Co. Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; Additional Date: April 2nd; AARP membership not required; Program open to taxpayers of all ages; Must be a MD resident; For appointments call 443-485-1153, leave a voicemail; www.easternshoretaxaide.com.

 

Sat, March 21st 5:30pm-10pm - Island Beach Bash Benefit Concert at Kent Island Resort, Farmstead Building, 500 Kent Manor Dr., Stevensville; $175/pp includes all entertainment, food, drinks, auction access and prize entries; Purchase tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-beach-bash-tickets; Call 410-924-7744.

 

Sun, March 22nd 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Fri-Sun, March 27th-29th - 17th Annual Poetry Festival at Kent Cultural Alliance, Raimond Cultural Center, 101 Spring Ave., Chestertown; Poetry jam, eco poetry workshop, Jericho Brown, and community open mic; Call 410-778-3700; www.kentculture.org.

 

Sat, March 28th 8am-1pm - Indoor Craft & Yard Sale at Caroline Co. 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton; Benefits Caroline Co. 4-H Programs; Crafters, direct sales consultants, flea market items; All vendors welcome; $15/table; To reserve a space call Joanne at 410-479-0565 or email caroco4hcraftshow@gmail.com.

 

Sat, March 28th 9am - 20th Annual Timothy Kern Memorial Clay Shoot at Hopkins Game Farm, 13003 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Registration 8:30am; $85/shooter; $65/ages 17 and under; Sponsors needed, $100 per sign; Raffles, 50/50, and more; Benefits Tim Kern Memorial Fund; For info email tkmemorialclayshoot@gmail.com.

 

Sun, March 29th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater NWR Visitors Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Free; 3-4 hour tour using personal vehicle, stopping at various points; Binoculars and field guides recommended; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Thurs, April 2nd 10am-5pm - AARP Foundation Tax Aide Volunteers will be doing Federal and Maryland income taxes for Free at Kent Co. Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton; AARP membership not required; Program open to taxpayers of all ages; Must be a MD resident; For appointments call 443-485-1153, leave a voicemail; www.easternshoretaxaide.com.