Every Thurs 3:30pm-6pm - 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 - 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 Sat 8am-12pm - Easton Farmers Market at 100 N. Harrison St., municipal parking lot, Easton; Rain or shine; www.facebook.com/eastonmarylandfarmersmarket.

 

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

 

Through August 8th - 53rd Annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City; Open to all anglers; Weigh-ins at Harbour Island, 14th St. & the Bay; Live music; Food and drinks; Vendors; For  registration and sponsorship, email contact@whitemarlinopen.com; For details, visit www.marlinfest.com or www.whitemarlinopen.com.

 

Through August 29th 10am-2pm - Visit on Saturdays the Toys Through the Ages Summer Exhibit on display at Wright’s Chance & Tucker House Museums; Group tours welcome; 119 S. Commerce St. & 124 S. Commerce St., Centreville; www.qachistorialsociety.org.

 

Through August 31st - Nominations accepted for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award; This is a lifetime achievement award bestowed by the governor to individuals who exhibits an extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay; www.news.maryland.gov/dnr/

 

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/

 

Through June 30, 2027 - Transportation Assistance Pilot Program to assist Kent County residents to overcome transportation barriers keeping them from receiving needed medical care or nutrition; Free rides to medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores in Kent & QA Counties; 24 hours advance notice required; Call Jab Express 410-490-5217 or 443-480-5805; Kent County Health Dept. program; www.kenthd.org

 

Wed, August 5th - Guided Tour: Lighthouses of the Chesapeake and Rosie Parks Skipjack Evening Sail at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; Aug. 6th Old Point Miles River Cruise; Aug. 7th Coffee & Wood Chips, Historic Workboat Experience Cruise; Aug. 8th Historic Workboat Experience Cruise, Guided Tour Blue Crabs from Bay to Table, Patriot Cruise; Aug. 9th Watermen’s Appreciation Day, Family Funday Sunday; Aug. 11th Guided Tour: Lighthouses of the Chesapeake; Aug. 12th Guided Tour: Lighthouses of the Chesapeake, Rosie Parks Skipjack Sail; Aug. 13th Old Point Miles River Cruise; Call 410-745-4941; www.cbmm.org.

 

Wed, August 5th - Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party Book Discussion and Gem Discovery at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Aug. 6th Milkshake Duo Storytime Concert; Aug. 7th Gem Discovery; Aug. 10th Tech Help Drop In; Aug. 11th Storytime, Book Donations Welcome; Aug. 13th Dino Magic with Mike Rose Summer Reading Finale; Aug. 15th Book Out Cook Out Summer Readingn Finale; Get your library card for free movies, ebooks, online classes, and much more; Board members needed; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Wed, August 5th - KCHS Fall Sports Orientation Night at KCHS Auditorium, 25301 Lambs Meadow Rd., Worton; New & returning athletes & parents strongly encouraged to attend; Practices begin Aug. 12th; Must have physical on file at school to participate; For details, visit www.kent.k12.md.us.

 

Wed, August 5th - Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt, Lego Open Build and Social Services at QAC Public Libraries in Centreville and Stevensville; August 6th Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt, Acrylic Beach Sunset Painting, Learn Henna: Build Your Own Design Workshop, Family Law Clinic, P.J. Story Time; Aug. 7th Library Opens at 10am, Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; Aug. 8th Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt, Creative Sound Lab, Family Music Class; Aug. 10th Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; Aug. 11th Veterans Book Group, Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; Aug. 12th Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; Aug. 13th Ukulele Hangout, Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org.

 

Wed-Sat, August 5th-8th - Caroline-Dorchester County Fair at Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton; Call 410-479-4030; www.carolinedorchestercountyfair.com.

 

Wed, August 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, August 6th - Pursuing Freedom Legacy Day Exhibit Opens at Kent County Historical Society, 301 High St., Chestertown; Reception Aug. 7th 5pm-7pm; Call 410-778-3499; www.kentcountyhistory.org.

 

Thurs, August 6th - Plein Air Painting Club at RiverArts, 343 High St., Chestertown; Aug. 7th Common Table Exhibition, First Friday Opening Reception; Aug. 8th KidSPOT Saturday Drop-In; Aug. 11th Tapestry Tuesdays Club; Aug. 13th Plein Air Painting Club; 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.

 

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

 

Fri, August 7th 5pm-8pm - Kent County GOP will be hosting First Friday at Kent Republican Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Many November Candidates may be stopping by; Mercandise; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com; www.kentcountyrcc.com

 

Fri, August 7th 7pm - Ghost Tours at Rock Hall Village Gazebo,  located at the intersection of Main Street & Rock Hall Avenue (Rt. 20), Rock Hall; Pirates of the Bay Ghost Tours; Held in conjunction with Pirates & Wenches Weekend; SmallTownGhostTours.net.

 

Fri-Sun, August 7th-9th - 19th Annual Pirates & Wenches Weekend throughout Rock Hall; Live entertainment, food, pirate performers, run tasting, sea shanty sing along, costume contest, kids activities, merchants, treasure hunts, music, & so much more; Win Graybeard’s Treasure; Decorated Dinghy contest; Pirate Dinghy Poker Run; Kid’s treasure dig; Beach blunder party; Buccaneers Ball; Graybeard look-a-like contest; Rolling flotilla; Not Pet Friendly; Call 410-639-7779; www.rockhallpirates.com.

 

Fri, August 7th - Healing Walk at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; Aug. 8th Cyanotype Workshop; Aug. 9th Biodiversity Walk; Aug. 13th Fall Native Plant Sale for Members; Aug. 15th Grow Your Colors, Public Fall Native Plant Sale, Taking Cues from Nature; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org.

 

Sat, August 8th 9am-12pm - Kent County GOP will be open at Kent Republican Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Many November Candidates may be stopping by; Mercandise; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com; www.kentcountyrcc.com

 

Sat, August 8th 2pm - Auditions for The Rocky Horror Show at Garfield Center of the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; For complete details including character descriptions & vocal range information, visit GCA’s website auditions page, or go to www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevents/category/auditions/

 

Sat, August 8th - Vibrant & Versatile: Intro to Gouach at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; Aug. 16th Free Family Art Day, Personalized Mexican Loteria Boards; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org.

 

Sat, August 8th 4pm-8pm - Jay Fleming’s blue cat talk pairs with local chefs’ Chesapeake-inspired dinner at Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Dr., Chester; Photography exhibit opening; Ticket $50 at bit.ly/kiyc-fleming; Call 410-643-4101; kiyc@kiyc.org.

 

Sun, August 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; $12/ages 13 and older, $6/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Sun, August 9th 5pm-6:30pm - Kent County Drum Circle at Airy Hill Stables, 7886 Airy Hill Road, Chestertown; Social hour 5pm; All adults & teenagers welcome; No experience required; Bring any type of percussion instrument (drum, tambourine, plastic bucket, two sticks) or just come; Instruments will be available; Join us for fun, community, stress relief, and to bang a drum.

 

Sun-Sat, August 9th-15th - Shop Maryland Tax Free Week; Save on essentials; Details at www.marylandcomptroller.gov/programs.

 

Mon-Sat, August 10th-15th 9am-10pm - Queen Anne’s County Fair at QAC 4-H Park, 100 Dulin Clark Rd., Centreville; Animals, home arts, bands, demonstrations, cake auction, food, variety show, pedal pull, magician, bingo, live music, tricycle races, horse shows, jousting, livestock sale, corn hole, tractor pull, watermelon eating contest, rodeo, and much more; www.qacfair.com.

 

Mon, August 10th - UM Shore Regional Health launches a new visitor management program, VisitUMMS at Shore Medical Center, Easton; Details at www.umms.org/shore.

 

Mon-Sat, August 11th-15th - Delaware Burn Camp at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford; Free camp for ages 6-18 years that have sustained burns (minor to serious injury) that required the child be seen by a physician; Transportation available; To register & for info, visit www.delawareburncamp.com.

 

Tues, August 11th 10am-2pm - MVA On Wheels & Online at 848 High St., Chestertown; No appointment needed for tag returns or individual registration renewal; For an appointment for all other services, 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, August 12th 9am-3:30pm - Back To School Vaccination Clinic at Kent County Health Dept., 125 S. Lynchburg St., Chestertown; Free; For details and appointments call 410-778-2857.

 

Wed, August 12th - Fall Sports begin at KCHS; Student athletes must have completed physical on file at school to participate; For details, visit www.kent.k12.md.us.

 

Thurs, August 13th 5pm-6:30pm - Back To School Bash at H.H. Garnet Elementary School, 320 Calvert St., Chestertown; Free school supplies, meet teachers, administration and staff, info on youth programs, community and family support resources, and more; Rsvp to fterrill@kent.k12.md.us; Call 410-778-6890.

 

Fri & Sat, August 14th & 15th - Legacy Day Weekend celebrating 250 years of African American History in Kent County with opening ceremony on Friday; Full day of activities on Saturday, including evening dance party in the park, and concludes with champagne brunch with guest author, Jason Green; Call Sumner Hall 443-282-0023; www.sumnerhall.org.

 

Sat, August 15th 10am-2pm - Diary Quilt Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N.Fourth St., Denton; $60/member, $75/non member; To sign up, call 410-829-5136.

 

Sat, August 15th 10am-2pm - Diary Quilt Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. Fourth St., Denton; $60/member, $75/non-member; For more information or to sign up, call 410-829-5136.

 

Sat, August 15th 7am-11am - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events.

 

Sat, August 15th - Deadline for cookbook recipe submissions for the Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co. 100th Anniversary Cookbook; Call 410-708-6519; www.rockhallvfc.org.

 

Sat, August 15th 10:30am-??? - Drive-Thru Pit Beef & Turkey Sale at Rock Hall American Legion, 21423 E. Sharp St., Rock Hall; $12/sandwich; Benefits Sons of American Legion; Call 410-639-7081.

 

Sat, August 15th 4:30pm-10pm - KCHS Class of 1976 50th Reunion at Chester River Yacht & Country Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Rd., Chestertown;  $50/per person; Dinner, Cash bar, DJ; Send check, cash or money order to Mark Mumford, PO Box 912, Chestertown, MD 21620; For info, email drummajormark@aol.com or 410-778-0022.

 

Sat, August 15th 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; vfwpost652@gmail.com.

 

Mon, August 17th - UM Shore Regional Health launches a new visitor management program, VisitUMMS at Shore Medical Center, Brown St., Chestertown; Details at www.umms.org/shore.

 

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

 

Tues, August 18th 6pm - Chevrolet Corvette Fans “No” Club Corvette Enthusiasts meet at Procolino’s, Kent Plaza, Chestertown; Meets monthly every third Tues. at 6pm, March-Nov., weather permitting; No dues, rules, regs, by-laws, officers, agenda; A social gathering of like-minded Corvette enthusiasts; m.waal@breezeline.net.

 

Tues, August 18th 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, August 19th 12pm-2pm - Maryland Food Bank Mobile Food Market at Church Hill Park, 1130 Sudlersville Rd., Church Hill; Free transportation by Chesapeake Voyagers with 24 hours advance notice by calling 410-443-6281; www.chesapeakevoyagers.org.

 

Wed, August 19th - UM Shore Regional Health launches a new visitor management program, VisitUMMS at Shore Medical Center, Cambridge; Details at https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

Thurs, August 20th 9am-3:30pm - Back To School Vaccination Clinic at Kent County Health Dept., 125 S. Lynchburg St., Chestertown; Free; For details and appointments call 410-778-2857.

 

Thurs, August 20th - UM Shore Regional Health launches a new visitor management program, VisitUMMS at Shore Medical Center, Queenstown; Details at www.umms.org/shore.

 

Thurs, August 20th 5pm-8pm - Ice Cream Social at Millington Fire Co., 185 Sassafras St., Millington; In partnership with Get The Scoop from Rock Hall; Follow on FB: “Community Fire Company of Millington, MD”.

 

Fri & Sat, August 21st & 22nd 5pm-9pm - Caroline Summerfest in Denton; Free Family Festival; Music, arts & crafts, classic cars, food vendors, fireworks; Benefits the nonprofit organizations of Caroline Co.; www.carolinesummerfest.com.

 

Fri & Sat, August 21st & 22nd 5pm-9pm - 37th Annual Caroline Summerfest on the streets of Downtown Denton; Free; Family entertainment festival; Entertainment, music, performers, artisans, activities, games, food, car show, Rivah Run paddling event, and much more; Fireworks Sat. night; www.carolinesummerfest.com.

 

Fri, August 21st 7:30pm - Joe Holt and Robert Redd “2 Accompanists” at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, August 22nd 7:30pm - Adam Stone: Mentalist, Magician & Hypnotist performing at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Tickets online & in-person; Presented by Main Street Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, August 22nd 10am-3pm - Decoy Show & Sale at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; Honoring the working class Canvasback Decoy from any Rock Hall carver; Vendor space available; Call 443-480-9013; rockhalldecoyshow@gmail.com.

 

Sat, August 22nd 10am-4pm - Sassafras River Days & Boat Docking Contest at Georgetown Harbor, 14105 Augustine Herman Hwy. (MD Route 213), Georgetown; Free event; Free parking; All proceeds benefit Sassafras River Labor Day Fireworks.

 

Wed, August 26th 7pm-9pm - Open Mic Night with Ford Schumann at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; No entry fee; Cash bar; Donation appreciated; To sign up call 410-810-2060; schumannford@gmail.com; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Thurs-Sun, August 27th-30th - Maryland State Fair at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium; Call 410-252-0200; www.marylandstatefair.com.

 

Fri, August 28th 7:30pm - Ariella and Nicolaas guitar/vocal duo at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, August 29th 12pm-4pm - Breakfast Sub Sale at Hacks Point Fire Co., 1185 Glebe Rd., Earleville; $11/each; Pre-Order call 410-920-9636, Day-of Orders call 410-275-8308; Visit Facebook page for more details and upcoming events.

 

Sun, August 30th 10am-2pm - Pop-Up Market at The View at Skipjack Cove, 150 Skipjack Rd., Georgetown, MD; Pet products, food, jewelry, candles, scents, plants, produce, crafts, art, books, and much more; www.theviewatskipjackcove.com.

 

Mondays, August 31st-Nov. 23rd 6pm-8pm - Basics of American Sign Language at Trinity Lutheran Church, 101 Greenwood Ave., Chestertown; Instructor Kathie Wright; History of American Sign Language, linguistics, vocabulary, numbers, alphabet, and much more; $5/per class donation; Limited class capacity; For more information contact BasicASL123@gmail.com.

 

Tues, Sept. 1st-Dec. 5th - Recreational striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay; Harvest; Fishing license is required; https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/

 

Wed, Sept. 2nd 5pm-8pm - QAC Historical Society Crab Feast & Pig Roast Fundraiser at Cloverfields, Foremans Landing Rd., Queenstown; Benefits preservation efforts, educational programming, collections care, research, exhibits, and community outreach; Ticket $150/pp at www.eventbrite.com; Call 410-310-5639.

 

Thurs, Sept. 3rd 4pm - Final deadline to get your ad in Tidewater Trader’s Annual Hunt Issue; On newsstands for three months and online for one year for one price; Distributed in Kent, Queen Anne’s, lower Cecil Counties in Maryland and in Middletown, Delaware; Call 410-778-1262 ext. 2002; george@tidewatertrader.com; www.tidewatertrader.com

 

Thurs-Mon, Sept. 3rd-7th - Maryland State Fair at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium; Call 410-252-0200; www.marylandstatefair.com.

 

Fri, Sept. 4th 9am-4:30pm - Shore Love Little Quilts Exhibit at Heron Point, 501 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown; Free; Open to public through Oct. 14th; Exhibit of art quilts, wall quilts and other small works.

 

Fri, Sept. 4th 7:30pm - An Evening with the Beatles at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 5th 5pm - Sassafras Boat Parade & Labor Day FIreworks at Georgetown Harbor, 14105 Augustine Herman Hwy. (MD Route 213), Georgetown; Fireworks around 9pm; Free to community; Boaters encouraged to join.

 

Sat, Sept. 5th 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent during 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, Sept. 5th 8am-12pm - Scrapple Festival at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; Food and craft vendors wanted; Benefits RHVFC; Call 410-639-7888; rhvfcbusmgr@gmail.com; www.rockhallvfc.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 5th- Fireworks over the Sassafras Harbor, Georgetown, MD.

 

Sun, Sept. 6th 4pm - Jimmy Buffett Tribute featuring The Singing Captains & Friends at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Parrotheads, boaters, beach lovers, & anyone who enjoys great music & good company; On the outdoor stage under the big tent; $10/suggested donation; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

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

 

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

 

Wed, Sept. 9th 9am-3pm - Improv Quilting at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. Fourth St., Denton; $90/member, $110/non-member; For more information on the class and for a supply list, call 410-253-9716; To sign up, call 443-448-4611.

 

Wed, Sept. 9th 5pm-6:30pm - Kiplin Hall Student Reading at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, Washington Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-778-7800; aallen5@washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs-Sun, Sept. 10th-13th - Maryland State Fair at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2205/14/20250 York Rd., Timonium; Call 410-252-0200; www.marylandstatefair.com.

 

Thurs, Sept. 10th 12pm - Paper Trails 2 free talk and mini-workshop on caring for paper artifacts at home at Bordley History Center, 301 High St., Chestertown; To rsvp call 410-778-3499; www.kentcountyhistory.org.

 

Fri-Sun, Sept. 11th-27th - “Alice by Heart” 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.

 

Fri & Sat, Sept. 11th & 12th 8am - Rock Hall Lions Club Annual Yard Sale at the vacant lot on South Main St., Rock Hall; Fri. 8am-6pm, Sat. 8am-2pm; Drop off all donations on Thurs, Sept. 10th 8am-6pm, no clothing accepted; Call 610-299-8806.

 

Sat & Sun, Sept. 12th & 13th - 4th Annual Kent Island Classic Pickleball Tournament at Mowbray Park, 629 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville; $45/registration fee and $10/bracket fee; Open money ball divisions; Register at www.pickleballden.com.

 

Sat, Sept. 12th - 30th Annual Jazz Festival in Wilmer Park, Cross St., Chestertown; Presented by Chestertown Jazz Festival; Jazz, food, wine & beer vendors; No coolers, containers or pets allowed; Rain or shine; Marcus Roberts Trio with Jason Marsalis, Karen Somerville Band & Sombarkin’, James Fernando Trio, Champian Fulton, Sue Matthews, Dick Durham and Stefan Scaggiari; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 12th - Lil Amp’s Bent Rods Fishing Tournament at Red Eyes Dock Bar, 428 Kent Narrows Way N., Grasonville; $550/boat; Over $27,000 in cash & prizes; www.notmychildinc.org.

 

Sun, Sept. 13th 4pm - Rock Hall Rocks Dinner Dance Fundraiser at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Music by Club Phred; $125/pp; Catered by Chester River Seafood; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sun, Sept. 13th 5pm-6:30pm - Kent County Drum Circle at Airy Hill Stables, 7886 Airy Hill Road, Chestertown; Social hour 5pm; All adults & teenagers welcome; No experience required; Bring any type of percussion instrument (drum, tambourine, plastic bucket, two sticks) or just come; Instruments will be available; Join us for fun, community, stress relief, and to bang a drum.

 

Mon, Sept. 14th 6:30pm - QAC Chorale Open Rehearsal at Centreville UM Church, 608 Church Hill Rd. Centreville; No auditions required; Next concert “Kool Yule” on Dec. 5th; www.qachorale.org.

 

Thurs, Sept. 17th - Compass Fashion Show at Kent Island Resort Farmstead, 500 Kent Manor Dr, Stevensville; Details to come; www.compassregionalhospice.org.

 

Fri, Sept. 18th 10am-1pm - 2nd Annual University of Maryland Ext. Kent Co. Master Gardeners Program Plant Sale Fundraiser, Memorial Park, Chestertown; Rain date is Sept. 25th; Reasonable accommodations to participate are available by calling 410-778-1661 option 6 on or before Sept. 4th.

 

Sat, Sept. 19th 9am-3pm - Chestertown A&E District Spring Art Walk in downtown Chestertown; Artists and artisans, pop up gallery, live music and more; Kent Cultural Alliance, 101 Spring Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-778-3700; www.kentculture.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 19th 7:30pm - Barbara Parker at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 19th 10am-4pm - Lambert Wickes Day at the Rock Hall Bulkhead, Rock Hall; A Revolutionary War hero and captain of the Continental Navy ship Reprisal; Historic encampment and reenactors, participation from the French Navy, meet descendants, children’s boat building activities, exhibits, speakers, vendors, and more; Call 410-639-7611; nina.fleegle@gmail.com.

 

Sat, Sept. 19th 11am-3pm - 1st Annual Eastern Shore Street Machines Car Show at Cult Classic Brewing Co., 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; $10/registration; 50/50 raffles; Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Call 410-980-9097; rohry@cultclassicbrewing.com.

 

Wed, Sept. 23rd 9am-3pm - Improv Quilting at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. Fourth St., Denton; $90/member, $110/non-member; For more information on the class and for a supply list, call 410-253-9716; To sign up, call 443-448-4611.

 

Fri, Sept. 25th 6pm - Ribbon Cutting for the Banquet Hall at Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Call 410-980-8097; www.cultclassicbrewing.com.

 

Fri, Sept. 25th 7:30pm - Joe Holt Special Friday Performance at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 26th 10am-2pm - Polly’s Persuasion Appliqué Class at Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore, 7 N. Fourth St., Denton; $60/member, $80/non-member; For more information on the class and for a supply list, call 410-829-5136; To sign up for the class, call 443-448-4611.

 

Sat, Sept. 26th 7:30pm - Joscho Stephan Duo at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Sept. 26th 6pm-10pm - Chester Lodge #115’s Charity Gala at The Bank, 211 High St., Chestertown; Benefits Open Doors Partners in Education; $50/pp at the door; Coat and tie dress; Food and drinks, live music, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50.

 

Sat, Sept. 26th 4pm-8pm - Ducks Unlimited 11th Annual Gun Bash at Citizens’ Hose Co., 103 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, DE; $60 includes event entry, 2 gun drawing entries, food and drinks; $30 for gun raffle only or 4 for $100; Cash bar; Live & silent auctions, games & more; Sponsorship packages $400/$800; Drawings every 5 minutes from 5pm-7pm; Ages 18 & older only; Call 302-363-2278 or 302-535-2415; www.delawaregunbash.com.

 

Wed, Sept. 30th 6pm-7:30pm - Living Writers Fiction Series Presents Matt Bell Fiction Reading at Rose O’Neill Literary House, Washington College, Washington Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-778-7800; aallen5@washcoll.edu.