Community Calendar
September 1 - Oxford’s Farmer’s Market First Wednesday Of The Month
Outdoor location held the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.
September 1 - Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday
Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM – 6 PM; Fri 9 AM – 7 PM & Sat 9 AM – 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.
September 1 - Bingo Every Friday Night
Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.
September 1 - Easton Farmers’ Market Every Saturday
Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM – 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.
September 3 - Exhibit Opening Reception
For Farm Life: ACentury of Change for Farm Families & Their Neighbors. Friday, September 3rd from 5 to 7 pm, Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S Washington St, Easton
September 3 - Wine Tasting Every Friday
Every Friday from 3 to 6PM at Town & Country Liquors located at 28248 Saint Michaels Rd, Easton, MD 21601. For more information contact them at 410-822-1433.
September 4 - Boat Auction
Saturday, September 4th beginning at 1pm at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels, MD. Visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916 for more information.
September 4 - 13th Annual Boat Auction
September 4th, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N Talbot St, St Michaels MD. www.cbmm.org.
September 4 - SkipjackSail on the Nathan of Dorchester
Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester, 1-3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10; under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.org.
September 5 - An Acoustic Evening With Jon Anderson (of YES)
Sunday, September 5th – 8PM $45, Avalon Theatre, call 410-822-7299
September 7 - The Met: Live In HD
Tickets on Sale Tuesday, September 7th at 9AM
Experience the world’s best opera as it happens – in simulcast! The Avalon is proud to be the only performing arts center in the state of Maryland partnering with The Metropolitan Opera in an effort to bring the best opera performances to the Mid-Atlantic region – as they happen. Add our state-of-the-art sound system and a high definition picture on the big screen, and you’ve been magically transported to New York City.
Contact the box office at 410-822-7299 or www.avalontheatre.com for information regarding full & half season subscriptions, as well as single performance tickets from only $15.
2010-11 season
10/9 DAS RHEINGOLD (Wagner)
10/23 BORIS GODUNOV (Mussorgsky)
11/13 DON PASQUALE (Donizetti)
12/11 DON CARLO (Verdi)
1/8 LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST (Puccini)
2/12 NIXON IN CHINA (Adams)
2/26 IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE (Gluck)
3/19 LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (Donizetti)
4/9 LE COMTE ORY (Rossini)
4/23 CAPRICCIO (R. Strauss)
4/30 IL TROVATORE (Verdi)
5/14 DIE WALKÜRE (Wagner)
More at metopera.org/HDLive
September 8 - Agriculture In Talbot County
Wednesday, September 8th from 7 to 9 PM at the Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St, Easton, MD. Agriculture is Talbot County’s number one industry contributing to the economy, food supply and scenic beauty. From the food we eat, to the flowers and plants in our homes, the landscaping of our yards, our valuable real estate, beautiful coastal waters and fine recreational hunting all relate to our county’s agricultural land use. This session will discuss the impact of agriculture on the county and include a panel of local farmers.
Admission Free
Presented by Shannon Dill, County Extension Director
Extension Educator, AGNR
University of Maryland Extension, Talbot County
September 10 - Environmental Concern’s Fall Native Plant Sale
September 10th from 9am to 4pm and September 11th from 9am to 2pm. Visit www.wetland.org or call 410-745-9620 for more information.
September 11 - 6th Annual Tour De Talbot
September 11, 2010, A Benefit for Type 1 Diabetes Research. 7:45 AM to 9 AM Register and Go! Easton Middle School. 20, 65 or 100 Mile options. $25 pre-registration and $30 day of event. For more information contact Ryan Hickey at 410-822-7433 or ryan@eastoncycleandsport.com
September 11 - CBMM’s Boating Party “Swinging on a Spar”
September 11th, 6pm cocktails on Navy Point, catering by PeachBlossoms Catering and dancing to the music of The Golden Gup. Tickets are $175 per person. For reservations contact Rene Stevenson at 410-745-4950
September 14 - Insights Into Bullying
September 14th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Easton High School Auditorium More
September 14 - New Highlights on Bullying
Tuesday, September 14th, 6:30PM at the Talbot County Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Talbot County. Contact Tina Mills at tmills@mhamdes.org for more information.
September 18 - Character Bowl
First of many to come “Character Bowl” will be held on 9/18 from 8 p.m. to Midnight. With a big band and classic WW II era air planes at Easton Airport East Coast Jet Service Hanger. Festivities will include selecting Talbot County’s “Character of the Year” to benefit Talbot Paramedic Foundation. For further info contact Event Chairman Dick Pairo 410-723-0020 or dickpairo@ymail.com
September 18 - Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester
Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester, 1-3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10; under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.org.
September 18 - Special HSTC day at Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Assoc
Saturday, September 18th, Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association will open their gates just for Historical Society of Talbot County Members and friends. Demonstrations will be given of old-time powered farm equipment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Times to be announced. Contact the Historical Society for more information at 410-822-0773.
September 19 - One-Hour Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester
One-Hour Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $15; children 6-12 $7; under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.org.
September 20 - Shore Health System Golf Invitational
Monday, September 20, Talbot Country Club, Easton, 11:30 am single shot gun start. Foursome entry fee: $1,500. Proceeds benefit Shore Regional Cancer Center. For more information, call the Memorial Hospital Foundation, 410-822-1000, ext. 5481.
September 22 - Tour The Exhibit With Our Curator – HSTC
Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:30PM, Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S Washington St, Easton, MD. Hear all the inside scoop about the Farm Life exhibit from our curator, Beth Hansen. She will tell you fascinating information that wouldn’t fit into the exhibit, as well as local stories that she has added to the show. Tour will last about 1 hour. Admission Free
September 24 - Magnificent Monarchs
Wednesday, September 22, 4 PM and Saturday September 25th 10:30 AM
Join Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage to tag Monarch Butterflies before they leave on their journey to Mexico. The workshops are free and open to the public and will be held at Barnstable Hill Farm in Chester, MD. Space is limited. Call 410-822-5100 to register or for more information.
September 24 - 3rd Annual Chesapeake Film Festival
September 24- 26th, go to www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com or call 410-770-8000 for more information.
September 25 - Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester
Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester, 3-5 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10; under 6 free. Reservations: 410-228-7141 or info@skipjack-nathan.org.
September 26 - Concours d’Elegance
September 26th at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Visit http://www.smcde.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets
September 26 - FREE Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester
FREE Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester, during Cambridge’s Dorchester Showcase. 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. No advance reservations accepted. www.skipjack-nathan.org.
September 30 - Queen Anne’s Emergency Center Dedication
Thursday, September 30, 9:30 am, 115 Shoreway Drive, Nesbit Road and US Rt. 50, Grasonville. The public is welcome for tours and refreshments. For more information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5222.
October 2 - 1st Annual St Michael’s Oktober Faith Fest
October 2nd from 10 am to 4pm, A ariety of participants such as Christian-based organizations, churches, musical groups, biblical re-enactors, Christian vendors and more. Set on Talbot Street in St Michaels, in and around Muskrat Park. Contact Marie Wroten at marie@mris.com for more information.
October 2 - 28th Mid-Atlantic Small Crafts Festival
October 2nd, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Navy Point, 213 N. Talbot Street St. Michaels, Maryland 21663.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) is hosting one of the nation’s largest gatherings of small boats and unique watercraft at the 28th Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 2. Hundreds of amateur and professional boat builders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes. The event includes a boat competition, craft workshops, boat building demos, children’s activities and sailing, rowing and paddling races throughout the day. Free with Museum admission. For more information, contact CBMM at 410-745-2916, or visit www.cbmm.org/MASCF.html.
October 2 - Oxford’s Picket Fence Silent Auction
Saturday, October 2nd from 4 to 6 PM at the Oxford Community Center. Visit www.portofoxford.com for more information.
October 16 - Talbot Humane Bark In the Park
October 16th at 9 AM to 2PM Idlewild Park in Easton.
This will be a fun filled Family Festival with activities and entertainment for everyone: a Fun Doggie Show with laughter and prizes; Easton Police K-9 demonstration; horse drawn carriage rides; Frisbee dogs demonstration; Agility and Obedience demonstrations; the Grand Dog Walk; music, food and drink; and MUCH MORE! http://www.firstgiving.com/talbot_humane_bark-in-the-park
October 23 - Frederick Douglass Day
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host Frederick Douglass Day on October 23, 2010 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels from 10am to 4pm. Come learn more about Talbot County’s favorite son and enjoy good food, music, and educational exhibits. All proceeds will fund the Frederick Douglass Memorial on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn. Adults $10; children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
October 30 - Oxford Garden Club Plant Swap & Sale
Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9 to 11 AM at the Oxford Community Center, Rain or Shine. Bring plants to swap or come to buy. Plants will be accepted beginning at 8:30 AM. Plants from Adkins Arboretum will also be available for sale only. A master gardener will be on site to help with your gardening questions and problems. For more information contact 410-226-5922.
November 1 - “No DNA, No Problem”
St. Michaels Library Brown Bag Lunch Series, Monday November 1st. For more information call the library at 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org and www.johnreisinger.com
November 12 - Waterfowl Festival
November 12th through the 14th. For more information visit: www.waterfowlfestival.org