Monthly Archives: September 2008
Fall is a Great Time to Landscape with Plants from Maryland Nurseries
Marylanders are reminded that fall is an outstanding time of the year to purchase and plant turf grasses, perennials, and both evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. “Maryland is fortunate to have some of the best producers of high-quality ornamental … Continue reading
Filed under Agriculture, alternative, animals, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, community, conservation, Eastern Shore, environment
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 12-18, 2008
Whether it’s taking a walk among the fall colors, spotting a rare bird species, or learning about the cultural resources that are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation mission, National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-18, 2008, celebrates … Continue reading
Filed under animals, birds, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, community, conservation, Eastern Shore, Education, fishing, Maryland, politics, Preservation, quality of life, sea life, waterfowl, Weekend events, wild life, wind
ISLAND BAY DAY
This Saturday, October 4th Island Bay Day takes plac the grounds of Hemingways at Lolas! It is a family fun event,and the proceeds will go to Chesapeake Cats and Dogs and ARF. Please join us for a great day on … Continue reading
COMMUNITY NEWS
After-school program offered SALISBURY — Wesley Temple United Methodist Church in Salisbury has openings in its after-school program. The program is open from 3-6 p.m. and offers homework assistance, art, field trips and other planned activities. Call Myra Ringgold at … Continue reading
Filed under Agriculture, animals, Bay Bridge, cancer, charity, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, community, conservation, Dorchester, Eastern Shore, Education, environment, festival, food, fundraiser, Health, history, hospitals, Maryland, OCEAN CITY, politics, Preservation, quality of life, Talbot, UMES, Weekend events, Wicomico, wine, Worcester
Chesapeakeman Ultra Triathlon This Sunday
This weekend is the Chesapeakeman Ultra Triathlon and Aqua Velo in Cambridge, Maryland, and EN has a few athletes competing as there ‘A’ race and a couple racing the Aqua Velo in prep for IM Florida. This is the 5th … Continue reading
Filed under athletics, Bikes, Biking, charity, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Health, hurricane, Maryland, Tropical Storm, Weekend events
Winterfest of Lights brightens holiday nights
Ocean City, Maryland celebrates the holiday season with Winterfest of Lights from November 20 through January 1. The fun starts at Northside Park, 127th St. and the bay, where you can take a ride on the Winterfest Express as it … Continue reading
Filed under 50/301, Bay Bridge, charity, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, community, Eastern Shore, festival, holiday, holidays, Maryland, OCEAN CITY, quality of life, travel, US 301, US 40, US 50, Weekend events
High Winds RESTRICT Camping Through Sat AM at Assateague Island State Park
Effective immediately due to high winds, the Maryland Park Service is restricting access to campgrounds for tenting and pop-up campers only at Assteague Island State Park in Worcester County, Md. To protect public safety, pending safer weather conditions no camping … Continue reading
Filed under Bay Bridge, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, environment, fishing, hurricane, Queen Anne, rain, storms, weather, Weekend events, wind, Worcester
Governor O’Malley Declares Sept. 22-26 as Homegrown School Lunch Week
Takoma Park Middle School students were joined by local, state, and federal officials and farmers on Sept. 23, to launch Maryland’s first-ever Homegrown School Lunch Week with special educational activities and locally-grown fruits and vegetables for lunch. To draw attention … Continue reading
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GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES CITIZEN OYSTER-GROWING PROJECT; OYSTER PLANTING NEWS
Governor Martin O’Malley meets with Talbot County residents and elected officials, and representatives of the Oyster Recovery Partnership, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and the Maryland Departments of Natural Resources and Public Safety and Correctional Services on … Continue reading
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GWAA @ KENT ISLAND FREE LIBRARY
The Global Warming Action Alliance meets at the Kent Island Library (directly across from the Ram’s Head Shore House Tavern) Main Street, Stevensville on Wednesday, October 08, 2008. Socializing from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, meeting starts at 7:00 PM. The … Continue reading
