Historic Sites Open House
Sat, September 7, 2013, 10am – 11am
Countywide!
Historic sites throughout the county open their doors allowing visitors to step back in time! Please call or stop by the QAC Visitor Center to pick up a free copy of the Heritage Guide. Call (410)604-2100 or visit www.historicqac.org
Kent Island Farmer’s Market
Thursdays, September 5,12,19, 26, 2013 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Christ Church, 830 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
The Eastern Shore’s only year round producer only farmer’s market. www.kentislandfarmersmarket.com; email: dianebedlin@gmail.com
Art at Noon is For Everyone – Free art class every Saturday with Glenn Shiring at Noon on Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28
All ages bring the family, making art from recycled stuff.
Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm at Kent Island Library.
For more information email glenn@dreamriot.com
Call for Artists and Writers to express yourself – A Journal for all things Creative, please submit to: Glenn Shiring, V&V Editor
P.O. Box 177, Grasonville, Maryland 21638
“Member’s Best” Artist’s Exhibit
Tue, September 3, 2013, 9am – 5pm
Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, 206 S. Commerce St, Centreville, MD 21617
A year round rotating art exhibit featuring the artwork of Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members and sponsored by the hosting sites. For more info call (410)758-2520, email: exhibit@arts4u.info, or visit: www.arts4u.info
The River of Life- Retreat for Senior Adults
Wed, September 4, 5 & 6, 2013, 9am – 9pm
The Riverview Retreat Center- Camp Pecometh, 136 Bookers Wharf Road, Centreville, MD 21617
Come to the river to remember, reflect and renew. This retreat is designed for senior adults to take the time to explore the seasons of life in light of God’s love and grace. (410)556-6900 ext 104, www.pecometh.org, megan@pecometh.org
Centreville’s Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 5, 2013 – 3pm – 7pm
Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 – 9am to 1pm
Commerce St, Lawyers Row, and Broadway St, Centreville, MD 21617
Stands selling MD grown (or raised) fruits, vegetables, and meat products as well as value-added food products like bread and cheese, teas, and coffee, and handmade craft items. (410)841-9269 or (443)262-6420
Jewelry and Fiber Arts: The Art of Adornment
September 5-27, 2013 – 10am – 4pm
Kent Island Federtation of Arts, 405 Main St, Stevensville, MD 21666 Artwork displayed in a gallery setting featuring fiber/wearable arts and jewelry designs of local artists. For more info call (410)643-7424, email: info@kifa.us or visit: www.kifa.us
Challenge Walk MS
Sat, September 7, 2013, 8am – 2pm
Queen Anne’s County, Cross Island/ South Island Trails Saturday’s Challenge Walk route takes you on a tour of Kent Island in Queen Anne’s County. Starting from Romancoke Pier, walkers will enjoy the first 12 miles before lunch along the South Kent Island Trail where walkers will experience beautiful waterfront views of the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll enjoy lunch at Mowbray Park and after lunch take a short shuttle to the head of the Cross Island Trail. You’ll enjoy 6 miles on the Cross Island Trailand finish at the Chesapeake Exploration Center in Kent Narrows. www.challengmd.nationalmssociety.org
Wye Grist Mill Grinding Days
Sat, September 7 and 21, 2013, 10am – 4pm
Wye Grist Mill, 900 Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills, MD 21679 (map)
Water powdered grist mill grinding on millstones local corn and wheat! For more info call (410)827-3850, email: oldwyemill@atlanticbb.net or visit: www.oldwyemill.org
Fiber Arts & Art Quilts
Sat, September 7,14, 21, 28 2013, 1pm – 4pm
Kent Island Federation of Arts, 405 Main St, Stevensville, MD 21666
Artwork displayed in a gallery setting featuring fiber/wearable arts and jewelry designs of local artists. For more info call (410)643-7424, email: info@kifa.us or visit: www.kifa.us
Cruise Nights!
September 10, 2013
Kent Island Stevensville April through October, weather permitting. The 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6 til. At Rita’s Ice, next to Kmart, Exit 37 off Route 50/301. buy one get one free with your old ride Cruise Night at Rita’s Ice by Kmart – 6- til, buy one get one free with your old ride on the lot.
Life Drawing Studio
Tue, September 10, 2013, 2pm – 5pm
KIFA, 405 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666
Open studio with live model. 3 hour sustained pose. $20 members/ $25 non members. RSVP (410)643-7424, www.kifa.us
Master Gardener’s Training Class
Fri, September 13, 2013, 9am – 3pm
Centreville This fall the QA Master Gardeners will hold a training course for those wishing to become a Master Gardener. Cost is $225, which includes the MG handbook and 9 weeks of classes. For more info call UMD Extension at (410)758-0166 or visit: queenannes.umd.edu
Pecometh Upper Shore Century Bike Ride
Sat, September 14, 2013, 8am – 4pm
Countywide – Autumn is a wonderful time to cycle around the beautiful Eastern Shore of MD. Pecomthe welcomes cyclists to our annual bicycling adventure. The supported tour consists of four routes: 12 miles, 33 miles, 72 miles and 100 miles. The routes explore the scenery of Queen Anne’s, Kent and Caroline counties. Proceeds will benefit Camp Pecometh’s children’s programs. For more info email: richelle@pecometh.org
Cash Bash, KIVFD
Sat, September 14, 2013, 12pm – 6pm
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, 1610 Main Street, Chester, MD 21619
Doors open at 11 am, cash drawings, free food and beverages. Only 1000 tickets sold, $100 per ticket includes one guest. www.kivfd.org or www.kivfdevent.com
Fiber Arts & Art Quilts
Sat, September 14, 2013, 1pm – 4pm
Kent Island Federation of Arts, 405 Main St, Stevensville, MD 21666
Artwork displayed in a gallery setting featuring fiber/wearable arts and jewelry designs of local artists. For more info call (410)643-7424, email: info@kifa.us or visit: www.kifa.us
Shakespeare at the Beach- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tue, September 17, 2013, 7pm – 9pm
Matapeake Beach & Clubhouse
With talent from Boston and New York, this ensemle promises to bring Shakespeare’s fairy world to life in a magical interpretation of his most beloved comedy on the shores of the Chesapeake. This event is sponsored by The Queen Anne’s County Office of Tourism and The Smokehouse Grill. For more info call (410)604-2100
Jewelry and Fiber Arts: The Art of Adornment
September 18, 19 & 20, 2013 – 0am – 4pm
September 25, 26, 27, 2013 – 10am – 4pm
Kent Island Federtation of Arts, 405 Main St, Stevensville, MD 21666
Artwork displayed in a gallery setting featuring fiber/wearable arts and jewelry designs of local artists. For more info call (410)643-7424, email: info@kifa.us or visit: www.kifa.us
Master Gardener’s Training Class
Fri, September 20, 2013, 9am – 3pm
Centreville This fall the QA Master Gardeners will hold a training course for those wishing to become a Master Gardener. Cost is $225, which includes the MG handbook and 9 weeks of classes. For more info call UMD Extension at (410)758-0166 or visit: queenannes.umd.edu
4th Annual Artisan’s Fair
Sat, September 21, 10am – 3pm
Symphony Village, Centreville, MD 21617
Thirty local artisans are expected to offer their hand-crafted creations for sale. Bag lunches will be available for purchase and there will be three raffles (need not be present to win). Admission is free. Portion of proceeds donated will be donated to Crossroads Community’s Queen Anne’s County Dental Program. For more info email: linda7925y@yahoo.com
Corsica Watershed Awareness Day
Sat, September 21, 2013, 12pm – 4pm
Bloomfield Farm, Centreville, MD 21617 Fall event for families includes environmental exhibits, children’s crafts and activities, ecotours/hayrides, tours at the historic farmhouse, live music, food, free native trees to the first 150 families! For more info email: corsicariverconservancy@verizon.net or visit: www.corsicariverconservancy.org FREE!
Wet and Wild Auction
Sat, September 21, 2013, 6pm – 10pm
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD 21638 – This event includes a live and silent auction, food, beverages and fun! There will be over 150 items up for bid. Support CBEC’s educational programs by attending the event. For more information call (410)827-6694, email: jwink@bayrestoration.org or visit: www.bayrestoration.org
“The Spitfire Grill” a musical by Valcqet Alley
September 20, 21, 22, 2013 and September 27, 28, 29, 2013
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Church Hill Theatre, Church Hill, MD 21623 A musical with a folk-country style that give a small town courage and hope to face its future. For more info call410-758-1331, email: execdirector@churchhilltheatre.org, or visit: www.churchhilltheatre.org
Guided Kayak Tour
Sun, September 22, 2013, 6pm – 8pm
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD 21666
Explore the tidal inlets of Marshy Creek and the pristine marshes along the shoreline. This is a guided kayak tour, with kayak instruction provided; appropriate for paddlers ages 5+ with any level of kayaking experience. For more info including cost call (410)827-6694 or visit: www.bayrestoration.org
The River of Life- Retreat for Senior Adults
Tue, September 24, 2013, 9am – 4pm
Riverview Retreat Center- Camp Pecometh, 136 Bookers Wharf Road, Centreville, MD 21617
Our world is a noisy place. This Day Apart is an opportunity to experience Monasticism in miniature. For costs and more info call (410)556-6900 ext 104, www.pecometh.org, megan@pecometh.org
“Art in the Park”
Sat, September 28, 2013, 10am – 4pm
Stevensville Pocket Park, Stevensville, MD 21666
A gathering of talented, local artists and artisans from MD’s Eastern Shore and beyond. This is a beautiful, fun filled day with art, food, and music for the whole family to enjoy! For more info visit: www.visitqueenannes.com or call (410)604-1230/(410)643-9075
Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Peter the Apostle 3rd Annual Crab Feast
Sat, September 28, 2013, 5pm – 10pm
Corbaley Hall, 301 Homewood Avenue, Centreville, MD 21617
This is a fundraiser to help support Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Call (410)758-0143, Ext. #3, email: mosparish@verizon.net, www.sorrowparish.org
Fall Festival
Sat, September 28, 2013, 10am – 2pm
608 Church Hill Road, Centreville United Methodist Church, Centreville, MD 21617
Silent Auction, Rides, Food games for more info call (410)758-0868
3rd annual Oktoberfest Saturday
Sat., September 28, 2013 – 5:30 – 9:00pm
The Chesapeake Bay Community Band presents its 3rd annual Oktoberfest Saturday, September 28 at American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd. (Rte. 8), Stevensville, MD. The event is a fundraiser for the Chesapeake Bay Community Band. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with an all-you-can-eat buffet including bratwurst, pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festivities include a silent auction, raffle ,cash bar and music for dancing provided by an 8-piece polka band. Tickets are $20 for adults/$15 for seniors/children and may be purchased on-line at www.chesapeakebaycommunityband.org or by calling 410-703-0755