Wed’s 10am-2pm - The Shelter Alliance’s “Shelter Closet” is open, 711 Washington Ave in Kent Plaza, Chestertown; Those in need with documentation may select one bag of winter clothing per week; Shoppers can purchase one bag per week for a monetary donation; Donations of winter clothing accepted during these hours; For more information email linda21620@gmail.com.

 

Every Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm - Kent Island Farmer’s Market at Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Variety of foods, herbs and much more; Call 410-980-8097; www.kifm830.wixsite.com.

 

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

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Chestertown Farmer’s 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.

 

Through Jan. 31st - Registration is open for Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning; For adults who seek intellectual stimulation without the requirements for educational credit; No age or academic restrictions; Various courses available; Call 410-778-7221; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Through March 1st - Warming Centers Open in Kent County; Kent County Community Center, 11041 Worton Rd., Worton, Mon-Fri 8am-8:30pm, Sat 8am-6pm; Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown, Mon-Tues-Thurs 9:30am-6pm, Wed 9:30am-7pm, Fri 9:30am5pm, Sat 10am-4pm; www.kentcounty.com/oes.

 

Wed, Jan. 15th - Clay Studio, Garden Handbuilding, Board Meeting at Chestertown RiverArts, 315 High St., Chestertown; Jan. 16th Plein Air Painting Club, Photography, Clay Studio, Handbuilding, Beginner Wheel; Jan. 17th Clay Sudio, Chris Sade Retirement Party; Jan. 18th Clay Studio; Jan. 19th Clay Studio; Every Day Clay Studio; Every Thurs. Plein Air Group; Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Photography Club; Every Sat. KidSpot; Every Tues.-Sun. Open Studio; Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Tapestry; Call 410-778-6300; www.chestertownriverarts.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 15th - Bouncing Babies, Social Services, Storytime, Mini Masterpieces and Sugar Scrub Party at QAC Free Library, 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville and 200 Liberty Circle, Stevensville; Jan. 16th Being Salt Smart, Book Club, Family Law Clinic, Art of Mocktails, Sugar Scrub Party; Jan. 18th Silent Music Festival, Crime and a Cuppa, KIHS Art Society; Jan. 20th Library Closed; Jan. 21st Story Time, Veterans Book Group, Mother Goose on the Loose; Jan. 22nd Bouncing Babies, Story Time; Jan. 23rd Ukulele Hangout; Jan. 24th Decorate a Library Bag; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org.

 

Wed, Jan. 15th - Bus Trip to National Gallery of Art at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; Jan. 16th Art Cart: Stitching Stories; Jan. 21st Monthly Film Series L’Inhumaine; Jan. 23rd Cars & Fashion in France, Art Cart: Stitching Stories; Jan. 25th Concerning The Abstract, Unlock the Power of Pastel, Eric Byrd Trio Jazz; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th 5pm-8pm - Pub Nites at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; The Back Deck Sessions, live music on the rear deck, cocktail hour; No admission charge; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th 10am - Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning welcomes internal affairs expert Bruce Riedel for “The Middle East at War” at Hynson Lounge, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Free for members, $10/others; Call 410-778-7221; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th - How to Write Your Own Story and Storytime at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Jan. 18th Ask a Master Gardener Info Table; Jan. 21st Storytime, Book Donations Welcome; Jan. 22nd Organizing Your Health, Scrabble Time; Jan. 23rd The Art of Memoir, Storytime; Jan. 24th Candy Sushi, Go, Grow, Greenhouse; Jan. 25th Art Supply Swap; Every Wed. Dial-A-Story 1-888-964-2686; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th 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.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th - Rising Ride After School Workshop and Invasive Fishes of the Eastern Shore at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; Tours, River Cruises, Exhibitions, Summer Camps, Lighthouse Overnight Adventures; Steam Team, Rising Tide Program for grades 6-9; Call 410-745-4941; www.cbmm.org.

 

Thurs, Jan. 16th - “Caring with Compassion: Essential Lessons for Adult Caregivers” at UM Shore Medical Center, Brown St., Chestertown; To register call 667-343-3151; sandrawilsonhypes@umm.edu.

 

Fri, Jan. 17th - Botanical Drawing, Deadline for Submissions for Juried Art Competition at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; Jan. 18th Crochet Mandalas; Jan. 19th Embracing Nature’s Healing in Winter; Jan. 24th Botanical Drawing; Jan. 25th Winter Birds; Jan. 31st Botanical Drawing; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org.

 

Sat, Jan. 18th 7pm-10pm - “The Ramblers” 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 or 410-438-3709; vfwpost652@gmail.com.

 

Sat, Jan. 18th 10am-1pm - Sourdough Bread Making Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Sat, Jan. 18th 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent at the Farmer’s Market in front of 227 High St.; 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, Jan. 18th 10am-12pm - Kent County Democratic Central Committee Headquarters open at 357 High St., Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; www.kentdems.org; kentdemsmd@gmail.com.

 

Sat & Sun, Jan. 18th & 19th - The Belle of Amherst at the Cadby Theatre at Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills; Based on the life of Emily Dickenson; Tickets at www.chesapeake.edu/TPAC.

 

Sun, Jan. 19th 12pm-3pm - Nose-to-Tail Wild Game Cooking at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; $125; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Mon, Jan. 20th - Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance; Cosponsored by Washington College, Minary’s Dream Alliance, and Chester Valley Ministers Association; www.chestervalleyministers.org; www.minarysdreamalliance.org; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Tues, Jan. 21st 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.

 

Wed, Jan. 22nd 12pm - Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning welcomes Vice President of Advancement, Susie Chase, at Hynson Lounge, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; $25/members, $30/others; Call 410-778-7221; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Fri, Jan. 24th - Compass Annual Gala Fundraiser at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville; Details coming soon; www.compassregionalhospice.org.

 

Sun, Jan. 26th 3pm - Resonance Concert: Scottish Fire at St. Paul’s, Kent Parish Hall, 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd., Chestertown; $22/adults, $5/students/children; Tickets at www.nationalmusic.us or at the door.

 

Mon, Jan. 27th 7pm - Town of Galena Planning & Zoning Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th - “Breathe Again: Smoking Cessation” at UM Shore Medical Center, Brown St., Chestertown; To register call 667-343-3151; sandrawilsonhypes@umm.edu.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th 6pm - R.O. Kwon reads from her fiction at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Jan. 29th 7:30pm - Open Mic with Ford Schumann at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 856-534-4430; schumannford@gmail.com.

 

Thurs, Jan. 30th 6pm - A Generative Workshop with R.O. Kwon at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

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

 

Fri, Jan. 31st - Deadline for ShoreRivers Summer Internship Applications; Runs ten weeks from May to August in Easton; Details at www.shorerivers.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 1st 9am-3pm - Nose-to-Tail Wild Game Cooking at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 8am-10am - Winter Waterfowl Walk at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, 1730 Eastern Neck Rd., Rock Hall; Connect with nature and learn more about the fascinating world of waterfowl; Sponsored by Friends of Eastern Neck; Call 410-639-7056; https://friendsofeasternneck.org.

 

Thurs-Fri, Feb. 1st-28th - 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.

 

Sat, Feb. 1st 9:30am-2:30pm - Mindful Eating for Memory Care in the African American Community at the Kent County YMCA, 200 Scheeler Rd., Chestertown; Free; Must register; Call 1-800-272-3900; bit.ly/4eAUEhR.

 

Mon, Feb. 3rd 7pm - Live Playwrights’ Society at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Mon, Feb. 3rd 7pm - Town of Galena Mayor & Council Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Wed, Feb. 5th 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.

 

Thurs, Feb. 6th 7pm - Film Series “American Fiction” at Norman James Theatre, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

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

 

Fri, Feb. 7th 7:30pm-9pm - Heloisa Fernandes Concert at Decker Auditorium, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 1pm-3pm - Pawing in Love, A Dog Social; Join QAC Parks and Recreation at Terrapin Park; 191 Log Canoe Rd., Stevensville; Trail walks, caricature artist, photo booth, ball pit, adoption information center; Coffee, hot chocolate, and donut holes; www.webtrac.qac.org; Call 410-758-0835.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 9am-2pm - Toy Cheezum Memorial Toy & Train Show at Preston Fire Hall, 3680 Choptank Rd., Preston; Trains, action figures, farm toys & more; $5/adults, $4/spouse, Kids under age 12 free with an adult; Free parking; Breakfast & lunch items for sale all day; Benefits Bethesda Methodist Church; For details & to rent a table, email toyshow@bethesdapreston.faith or call 410-673-7538.

 

Sat, Feb. 8th 9am-11am - Explore More Science at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 4-7; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Sun, Feb. 9th 7:30am-10:30am - All You Can Eat Breakfast at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Held 2nd Sunday of each month; $10/adult, $5/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Tues, Feb. 11th 10am - Guided Nature Hike with Wayne Gilchrest at Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area & Turner’s Creek Park, 13441 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Free, guided hike, open to public; To register call 410-778-1948; info@kentparksandrec.org.

 

Thursdays, Feb. 13th, 20th, & 27th 9am-1pm - Three-Day Volunteer Training Session at Compass’s Barnette Center Conference Room, 255 Comet Dr., Centreville; Register by Jan. 20th;  For info & to register, call 443-262-4112 or email jsheubrooks@compassregionalhospice.org.

 

Sun, Feb. 16th 10am-1pm - Cheese Making Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Mon, Feb. 17th 6pm - Town of Galena Park & Tree Committee Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Sat, Feb. 22nd 9am-11am - Gym Time Tumble & Climb in the M.V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 6 & under; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Sun, Feb. 23rd 10am-1pm - Sourdough Bread Making Class at Modern Stone Age Kitchen, 236 Cannon St., Chestertown; Register at www.modernstoneagekitchen.com.

 

Wed, Feb. 26th 6pm - Christopher Tilghman reads from his fiction at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, Feb. 27th 6pm - Christopher Tilghman generative workshop at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sat, March 1st 9am-10:30am - Stories, Songs & Crafts for Children at Little Creek at Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; Free, open to public; Ages 2-5; Parents/guardians must remain on campus; For details, visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100.

 

Mon, March 3rd - Deadline to enter the 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest “Trees Are Terrific...and Forests Are Too!”; Open to all fifth graders in private and public schools; Details at www.news.maryland.gov/dnr/2024/12/11/maryland-fifth-graders-invited-to-enter-2025-arbor-day-poster-contest/.

 

Tues, March 11th 10am - Guided Nature Hike with Wayne Gilchrest at Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area & Turner’s Creek Park, 13441 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville; Free, guided hike, open to public; To register call 410-778-1948; info@kentparksandrec.org.

 

Sat, March 29th 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 & 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.

 

Wed, April 9th 6pm - A Fiction Reading with Andrew Mozzina at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, April 10th 7:30pm-8:30pm - Jazz Combo in Hotchkiss Recital Hall at the Gibson Center for the Arts at Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sat, April 12th 7:30pm - Wonmi Kim Concert at Decker Auditorium, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; www.washcoll.edu.

 

Sun, April 13th 10am-4pm - Wicomico Hunt Point to Point at Mount Harmon, 600 Mount Harmon Rd., Earleville; Point to Point races, tailgating, marketplace & food court; Advanced tickets GA $25, VIP tailgating & sponsorships $250 & up; Call 410-275-8819; www.mountharmon.org.