Queen Anne's County Chamber Directory and Resource Guide2025
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President’s Message
e chamber team would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our membership for making 2024 a truly remarkable year. Together, we brought back the highly anticipated Business Expo, showcasing the incredible spirit of collaboration within our community.
We also celebrated 32 businesses, recognizing their collective 1,655 years of service to our community. During this celebration, we honored outstanding leaders and innovators by presenting six awards, including the introduction of a new category, the Non-Pro t Award.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to place a spotlight on the Chamber’s Foundation. With our mission:
“To engage community and business partners to fund and promote initiatives and opportunities that enhance our community. Funds raised will support scholarships for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Chesapeake College, bridging the gap between skilled individuals and the workforce needs of our community,”
We aim to make a signi cant impact.
Our goal is to grow the foundation to support one to two students in their pursuit of a Career and Technical Education. We are thrilled to champion those eager to explore and excel in skilled industries critical to our region’s growth.
Lastly, we are immensely proud of the 2025 Business and Resource Directory and the overwhelming support it has received. It is a testament to the strength and unity of our members.
As we continue to connect our DOT to our community and businesses in 2025, we look forward to building stronger relationships, driving innovation, and supporting initiatives that make our community thrive.
ank you for making all of this possible. We can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together in 2025!
—Linda Friday QAC Chamber President
Chair’s Message
It is truly an honor to serve as Chair of the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce for 2025. Stepping into this role, I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of my friend Heather Bacher, whose leadership and dedication this past year have been truly inspiring. Working alongside Heather, Linda, our Chamber members, and the rest of the Board has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to continuing the great work we’ve accomplished together.
Re ecting on 2024, it was another banner year for the Chamber. From the Annual Golf Tournament to the Celebrating Business Awards Dinner, the return of the Business & Home Expo, and our regular monthly mixers, we’ve celebrated many successes and strengthened our community ties.
On a personal note, the Celebrating Business Awards Dinner was especially meaningful to me as the Chief Lending O cer for Queenstown Bank. I was proud to stand with my Queenstown Bank team as we were honored for 125 years of service to our local community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support and collaborate with the local business community every day—both through the Chamber and my role at the bank.
is year’s Chamber Directory is a valuable resource lled with tools to help business owners grow their networks and companies. I encourage you to take some time to explore it—you might discover new businesses to visit or reconnect with familiar ones.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited for another year of growth and celebration. From welcoming new businesses to recognizing milestones for others, the Chamber will be here to support and celebrate these achievements every step of the way. We look forward to seeing you at our events and working together to make this year one to remember.
—Eric Johnson Chief Lending O cer Queenstown Bank
2025 Chamber Board of Directors
DIRECTORS
CHAIR
Eric Johnson Queenstown Bank
VICE CHAIR
Cli Coppersmith
Chesapeake College
TREASURER
Mary Grace Hensell
Shore Regional Health
SECRETARY
Chad Alvarez Digital Curve Media & Marketing
PAST CHAIR
Heather Bacher Burke & Herbert Bank
Bill Caughey, CFP®, Edward Jones
Jenn Cavallaro, Queenstown Harbor Golf Club
Louis Costanzo, IV
Mid-Atlantic Facility Services LCC
Ryan Eber, e Atlantic Title Group
Greg Edwards, Bay Tech Team
Brad Lundberg, Lundberg Builders
Crystal Richard Law O ces of Crystal S. Richard, LLC
Chris Williams
Kram, McCarthy, Ayers, & Frost LLC
Tricia Wilson, Wilson Realty & Staging
Chesapeake College
Digital Curve Media & Marketing
University of Maryland/ Shore Health Systems
Event Hosts
Compass Closet
Kent Island Library
Church Hill Theater
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department
Comcast Business at Kent Island Library
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Queenstown Harbor Golf
Chesapeake College
Silver Swan Bayside
Love Point Vineyards
Harris Crab House
Unity Landscape/Nursery
Hyatt Place Kent Narrows and Marina
Becky, Linda, and Tracy
2024 Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
2024 Milestone Awards
Congratulations to the following Chamber members for reaching these impressive milestone years in 20243!
The QAC Chamber Community Foundation, is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation’s mission is to engage community and business partners to fund and promote initiatives and opportunities that enhance our community.
The Community Foundation is currently raising funds to help support a scholarship program for Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Chesapeake College. By investing in CTE programs we are helping to bridge the gap of qualified skilled individuals and the many unfulfilled jobs needed for our community’s growth and economic development. To donate scan below or visit www. midshoregives.org.
QAC Chamber Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible.
Chamber Leadership
Presidents
1988–1993 Morris Jones
1993–1995 Andy Mandala
1996–2002 Doug Shreve
2002–2003 Bill Peterson
2003– Linda Friday
Past Chairs
1980–1981 William Cunningham (Deceased) • Maryland National Bank
1982–1983 Lee Willis • Willis & McNinch
1984 John Sullivan • Bell Atlantic
1985 Mareen Waterman (Deceased) • Waterman Realty
1986 Mary Lou Rosendale (Deceased) • Rosendale Realty
1987 Bob Wilson • Mears Point Marina
1988 Sharon Jarenski (Deceased), Eastern Shore Secretarial Service
1989 Al Helfenbein • Helfenbein Insurance
1990 Mike Dahle • Bay Carpets
1991 Norma Coursey • Rosendale Realty
1992 Marlene Davis • R&D Electric
1993 Jim Wills • Kent Island Pharmacy
1994 Mark Pudinski, Attorney-at-Law
1995 Mike Connolly • J. Michael Connolly, CPA
1996 Klaus Liebig • Bearly Worn Consignments
1997 Karen Oertel • Harris Crab House
1998 Fred Beane (Deceased) • Fred’s Grapevine Restaurant
1999 Linda Friday • Annapolis National Bank
2000 Bill Stoops • Centreville National Bank
2001 Jim Sowden (Deceased) • Champion Auto Repair
2002 Francis H. Roudiez • Healthcare Brokerage Services
2003 Chad Helfenbein • Fellows, Helfenbein, Newnam Funeral Home
2004 James M. Lu • McCrone, Inc.
2005 Paul Gunther • MD Cooperative Extension Service
2006 Steve Arentz • Hemingway’s Restaurant
2007 Ralph Twilley • Centreville National Bank
2008 Merry Tobin • Chesapeake Real Estate Assoc.
2009 Chip Brittingham • International Money Management Group, Inc.
2010 David Metrinko • DCL O ce Furniture Solutions
2011 Teresa Hummel • Balance erapeutics
2012 David ompson • CNB
2013 Jesse Parks • KRM Development Corp.
2014 Heather Tinelli • Shore Accountants
2015 Suzanne Leshinskie • Anne Arundel Medical Center
2016 Eric Ho man • Holiday Inn Express
2017 Casey Palmer • Palmer’s Plumbing
2018 Eva Stoops • Chesapeake Environmental Lab
2019 Bill Caughey • Edward Jones
2020 Susan Vianna • Fishergate Graphic Design
2021 Eva Stoops • Chesapeake Environmental Lab
2022 Brad Lundberg • Lundberg Builders
2023 Louis Costanzo • Mid-Atlantic Facility Services
2024 Heather Bacher • Burke & Herbert Bank
Kent Narrows Waterfront
Located five miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Exit 41 Kent Narrows West | Exit 42 Kent Narrows East
Surrounded by the Chester River and the Eastern Bay and joined by the Kent Narrows Waterway, the 995-acre Kent Narrows Waterfront region encompasses parts of Chester, MD, on Kent Island and the western side of Grasonville, MD. The area is defined by the two bridges that connect Kent Island to the mainland of the Delmarva Peninsula.
The body of water known as the Kent Island Narrows, or to locals, “the Narrows” serves as a main thoroughfare for commercial and pleasure boating traffic. The strait joins the Chester River to the Eastern Bay. Kent Narrows boasts eight marinas, a new boatel, and other high-quality boat storage and repair facilities. It also is a popular with those who wish to purchase a boat or yacht, offering several sales and service facilities scattered throughout the business district. A new waterfront hotel—the Hyatt Place Kent Narrows and Marina—has recently opened, and the Kent Narrows Boatel has several new retail businesses that include Swan Cove Spa & Salon, Sugardoodles Sweet Shop, and Hope Boutique . . . with more to come. The new Dock House Restaurant is also a new addition to Kent Narrows.
The freshest seafood is here
Home to Harris Seafood and United Shellfish, the area remains a working waterfront and serves as the epicenter of the Chesapeake Bay’s thriving seafood processing and commercial fishing industries. The region supports hundreds of water-related businesses and is rich with maritime heritage. Local watermen keep their workboats and fishing boats here in the Waterman’s Boat Basin at Heritage Harbor, which is located just across from the seafood restaurants many of them supply.
A popular waterfront destination
The Kent Narrows Waterfront area is best known for award-winning seafood restaurants, world class marinas, waterfront hotels, and as a place to enjoy live music. Its dock-and-dine facilities are popular with the boating crowd; many restaurants and marinas offer free transient boat slips to those passing through. Several waterfront venues are available for small retreats, weddings and celebratory events. Fresh seafood dishes like Maryland Crab Cakes, Crab Soup, Oyster Stew and traditional Maryland Crab Feasts are enjoyed on the waterfront year ‘round. Well-known bands and musicians entertain during the boating season and on weekends throughout the rest of the year.
Center for sportfishing
The Kent Narrows is also a popular destination for Chesapeake Bay sport fishing. Some of the most experienced captains manage their fishing businesses from here. Head boats and charters depart daily from the landings and marinas during the boating season.
Stop and stay
A popular stop along the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway, the area serves as a welcoming spot for visitors to the Eastern Shore. It’s home to the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center and to scenic Ferry Point Park. Both places offer opportunities to become acquainted with life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and to enjoy direct access to the waterfront.
Waterside cycling and hiking trails connect visitors to the hotels, waterfront eateries, and Eastern Shore-themed retail establishments. Central features along the trails include interpretative signs, the Maryland Watermen’s Monument, and the newly dedicated memorial, Veteran’s Point at Well’s Cove. Ask for the Kent Narrows Watermen’s
Way Heritage Trail map of the area at the visitor centers to learn about the region’s unique features and history. For video tours of the area given by locals, click on the go to Stories of Kent Narrows.org. From Kent Narrows you can access the popular Cross Island Trial that connects visitors to other parts of Kent Island and Grasonvville. Water trails can be accessed from the Kent Island Boat Ramp.
Goods and services focus around water-based activities. Seafood processing, hospitality and maritime trades, resort hotels and marinas, and real estate and financial services generate the bulk of the employment in this area.
The Kent Narrows Waterfront is home to many marinas, boat sales and maintenance businesses. Two Yacht Clubs are also located here. Golf, fishing, antiquing, outlet shopping, and the activities at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center are nearby. The area is only 47 miles from Capitol Hill and just 20 minutes from Annapolis — easily accessible to major transportation hubs along the New York/Philadelphia/Baltimore/ Washington Corridor.
THE KENT NARROWS FOUNDATION
The Kent Narrows Foundation provides guidance and oversight for the formulation of a strategy to balance new economic growth, community redevelopment, support for the County’s fishing and seafood industries, and public access to waterfront activities and amenities. The Foundation is also concerned that environmentally sensitive areas within the Kent Narrows be preserved and contributes to the character of this unique Eastern Shore community.
Today, the Foundation reviews development projects to ensure they are in concert with the Kent Narrows Community Plan that was adopted by the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners in 2023. It is active in promoting visitation to the area and in funding, managing and coordinating a variety of projects that serve to improve the district for property owners, residents and visitors.
An Executive Director coordinates the activities of the Foundation and oversees day-to-day operations. The Board generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Meeting notices and agendas are posted on the Queen Anne’s County website.
The Foundation’s Office is located in the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center at 425 Piney Narrows Road, Chester, MD 21619. For visitor or other information call 410-604-2624 or visit www.kentnarrowsmd.com. Events are posted on the Foundation’s Facebook page: Kent Narrows Waterfront
View of the Kent Narrows looking to the east from Dock House Restaurant’s boardwalk.
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Public Landings
The Parks and Recreation Department consists of five major operating divisions; Parks, Recreation, Airport, Public Landings and Golf Course. The Airport, Public Landings and Golf Course are enterprise divisions. (See Organization Chart) Together these divisions maintain more than 3,113 acres of park property throughout Queen Anne’s County. The Parks Division alone is responsible for 22 county parks and 10 county natural resource areas, including 12.5 miles of hiker/biker trails. The Public Landings Division operates and maintains 18 landings, 2 fishing piers and 3 marinas. All county parks operate, on a normal basis, from sunrise to sunset. All public landings are open 24 hours and a permit is required, which may be purchased at vendors throughout the County. These five divisions provide boundless public recreation opportunities by air, land and water. Whether resident or tourist, all enjoy the Parks and Recreation Department’s convenient parks, water access areas, golf course and airport that highlight Queen Anne’s County as the gateway to the eastern shore.
Recreational programs and special events are offered by the, Recreation Division and include youth sports leagues, trips, special events, enrichment programs and summer camps. The current program schedule is available at www.parksnrec.org.
Landings with boat launching ramps –Centreville, Southeast Creek, Deep Landing, Crumpton, Kent Narrows, Little Creek, Goodhands Creek, Thompson Creek, Shipping Creek and Matapeake Landing.
Batt’s Neck Park – This 45-acre park is located on Batt’s Neck Road, Stevensville and includes an in-line skating rink, ball fields, multipurpose athletic fields, playground equipment, and lighted artificial turf field.
Church Hill Park – This lovely park includes lighted artificial turf field, softball and baseball fields, playground with shaded playground equipment, a concession stand, restrooms, pavilion, and an approximately 2-mile paved walking trail.
Conquest Beach – A 758-acre nature preserve is situated a few miles north of Centreville. The scenic Chester River provides a beautiful and tranquil setting for special occasions and events. A six-acre site offers a beach front, pavilion, picnic area with grill, bath houses with restrooms, wheel chair accessible restroom, ballfield, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. Rental of this site is by reservation only.
Cross Island Trail – A 6.5-mile hiker/biker trail extends from Terrapin Nature Area in Stevensville to Wells Cove at the Kent Narrows. This tree lined trail travels through farm fields, wooded areas and over wooden bridges with views of various local creeks and wildlife.
Cross County Connector Trail – This 2-mile Hiker/Biker boardwalk trail extends from the Kent Narrows to Long Point Park.
Crumpton Park – Located on Dudley Corners Road in Crumpton provides a picnic area, playground equipment and ballfield.
Ewing Pond Park – Located on Main Street next to the Grasonville Elementary School has a walking trail, gazebo and fishing pier that extends into the pond.
Ferry Point Park – Accessed from the Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center, this 41-acre Nature Park on the Chester River has a 2-mile trail, over a wooden bridge and through marshlands with beautiful scenery, which connects the parking lot to the shore line.
Grasonville Park – Located at 301 Perry’s Corner Road, Grasonville offers a children’s picnic and playground area, two ballfields, tennis/pickleball and basketball courts. This park is home to the Leonard Smith Trail, a 1/3mile walking trail.
Kent Island Dog Park – Located at 200 White Pine Lane, Stevensville boasts a fenced area for small dogs and one for large dogs with dog agility equipment where dogs are allowed to run free.
Kent Island South Trail – A 6-mile hiker/ biker trail extends from Matapeake Park to Romancoke pier along a Rt. 8 South. It travels through wooded areas, next to farm fields, and over wooden bridges with views of the bay.
Long Point Park – Located on Rt. 50 and Jackson Creek Road in Grasonville, this park offers a wandering 1/3-mile trail. This park may serve as the trailhead for utilizing the Cross County Connector Trail.
Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach –This picturesque venue has a view of the Chesapeake Bay and public Beach. A onemile trail through the woods leads to the dog friendly beach area. The Matapeake Clubhouse, which was originally a ferry terminal before the Bay Bridge was constructed, may be rented for special events in the off season for the enjoyment of park visitors.
Matapeake Landing and Pier – This facility is located on Marine Academy Drive and hosts an 850-foot lighted fishing pier, Chesapeake bay access boat ramp, compostable toilet restrooms all open 24 hours a day. Fishing from the pier and the tree covered picnic area are open sunrise to sunset. This park is subject to use by fee or permit.
Mowbray Park – Located on Rt. 8 south of Stevensville, this park includes 10 lighted pickleball courts, athletic fields, pavilion, playground, restrooms, and picnic area in the 13.5-acre park.
Old Love Point Park – One of the County’s most utilized parks, this 30-acre site on Old
Love Point Road in Stevensville includes lighted basketball courts, athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, concession stand with restrooms, 2 lighted fields and 2 championship sand volleyball courts.
Pinkney Park – Lighted basketball courts, athletic fields, a playground, pavilion and picnic areas are prime attractions of this 12.5acre park located on Route 290 near Pondtown.
Romancoke Pier – Located at the southern end of Route 8, fishing and crabbing are highlights at this lighted 600-foot pier on Eastern Bay. The site also has a small picnic area and kayak/canoe launching ramp. A permit or fee is required for this area, which is open from sunrise to sunset.
Roosevelt Park – Located in the Town of Queen Anne this park is maintained by Queen Anne’s County. Located on Park Avenue, this 7.5-acre park has a paved walking trail with exercise equipment stations, pavilion, baseball field, volleyball court, and playground equipment.
Route 18 Park – Two lighted ballfields, a 1.5mile paved walking trail with fitness stations and relaxation areas, and dozens of picturesque trees highlight this 52-acre facility located on 4-H Park Road near Centreville. It offers multipurpose athletic fields, a concession stand with restrooms and a playground.
Roundtop Park – This 110-acre park is located at the head of Rosin Creek in the community of Chester Harbor. This park features picnic areas with grills near the pavilion, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, a playground, and several athletic fields.
Sudlersville Park – Located on Route 300 in Sudlersville, this park boasts multipurpose athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court and a futsal court. A paved fitness trail, playground equipment, pavilion, and Futsal Court are also there for your enjoyment.
Terrapin Park/Nature Trail – A spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay draws people to this site located on Log Canoe Circle in Stevensville. It includes 3 miles of trails, 1 observation blind for viewing wildlife and a boardwalk to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
White Marsh Park – Located on Rt. 213 north of Centreville is a 318-acre multiuse park with lighted multipurpose athletic fields, baseball fields, 9-hole disc golf course, grass trail, pond for fishing, preserved nature areas, and dog park.
Blue Heron Golf Course – An 18-hole, par 63 course, and 25 tee box driving range located on Route 8, 5 miles south of Rt. 50 in Stevensville. Open daily 7 am to dusk. Please call the Pro Shop at 410-643-5721 for information.
QAC Environmental & Cultural Opportunities
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Located in Grasonville o Perry Corner Road on a 510-acre peninsula, the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) invites you to experience rst-hand the rich biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. Operated by the Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc., since 1979, CBEC is home to over 200 species of birds, including large populations of migratory waterfowl. Over six miles of hiking trails that include observation towers, bird blinds and boardwalks allow visitors to observe wildlife in their native wetland and forest habitats found within the Bay. Kayaks are available for rent, and the Raptor Mews provide an outstanding opportunity to photograph birds of prey.
CBEC o ers a wide range of “hands-on, feetwet” environmental education opportunities for children and adults.
e Center’s Arts and Education building, with its main hall and kitchen facilities, is available to rent for weddings, parties, business meetings, and other group activities.
e Center is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD 21638 410.827.6694 • bayrestoration.org
Church Hill Theatre
e Church Hill eatre, located on Walnut Street in historic Church Hill, is a non-pro t art deco community theatre. e building was a town meeting hall from 1929 until 1935, when it then became a movie theatre, closing in the 1970s, but reopened in 1983 when e Friends of Church Hill Preservation, Inc. sought to acquire the building from the town and convert the building into a community theatre. With generous contributions of time and money from local citizens, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, the HUD, and state and local Arts Councils, Church Hill eatre presented its premier season in 198485, and the rest is history!
Every year, Church Hill eatre presents ve full productions on its main stage, including classic hits like Oklahoma!, On Golden Pond, Fiddler on the Roof, Noises O and Witness for the Prosecution along with more contemporary o erings including Doubt, Pippin, 33 Variations, and e Sisters Rosensweig. CHT’s summer theatre camp, Green Room Gang, teaches acting and performance techniques to students in grades 1-12. e theatre also has book-ins with other performance groups and local schools, and provides youth and adult workshops to ll out each season’s schedule.
Now in its fourth decade, the Church Hill eatre proudly continues to present extraordinary live performances done almost exclusively by a contingent of dedicated volunteers, the backbone of this cultural treasure. CHT embraces arts education and provides training in the arts, ensemble participation, collaboration, teamwork, individual empowerment, and personal growth and knowledge through the arts experience. CHT strives to broaden its volunteer and talent pools and invites anyone interested in enjoying the experience of participation to call the theatre’s business o ce at 410-556-6003 for more information. In addition, we also encourage those, who may be interested, to become a member of our Board of Directors to help guide the future of CHT. Come and experience the magic of live theatre; work backstage, onstage, or as front of house sta , and as an audience member. ere are also production sponsorship opportunities for you or your employer. Come be part of Church Hill eatre and keep the arts alive on the Eastern Shore!
Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, Inc. e county seat of Centreville is home of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council and its facility, the Centre for the Arts. is private, nonpro t organization provides a variety of art events year-round and county-wide. is year, the Arts Council celebrates 47 years of service to the county. e Arts Council presents a variety of public activities including: a concert series, lecture series, artist exhibitions, co ee house, arts-related classes, workshops, and special events.
Reaching a broad audience and providing diversity in programming throughout the county, the Centre for the Arts is proud to provide grants that are available to area schools and non-pro t organizations that produce or present arts programs and events.
e Community Arts Development (CAD) grant and the Artists in Education (AiE) grant deadlines are in May. e QACAC also makes available four $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who will be attending a ne arts program in college.
Individuals and groups interested in learning more about these awards should contact the Centre for the Arts at qacartscoordinator@gmail.com or visit https://queenannescountyarts.com to nd information on programs, exhibitions, membership, classes, and applications for grants.
e Arts Council is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, and other local government contributions.
Membership, donations, classes, and fundraising activities also contribute to Arts Council funds. Programs and services are always open to the public.
Kent Island Federation of Art e local Art House o ers exhibits and classes, and more. e Kent Island Federation of Arts was formed 61 years ago to bring art exhibits and art classes to our community in Queen Anne’s County. In addition to exhibits and classes, KIFA provides art events such as poetry readings, music lessons, art fairs, Plein Aire painting, and lectures with the help of many local volunteers.
Serving artists and our community, KIFA o ers:
• Scholarships for children, teens, and adults for KIFA arts classes, and also scholarships toward college expenses for high school students.
• An annual Student Showcase and Open Reception enabling budding artists from our local elementary, middle and high schools to show their work in a professional art gallery setting.
• Exhibits and Gi Shop. A place to show, appreciate, sell, and buy art. FREE and open to the public, the gallery exhibits, gi shop, outdoor fairs, and annual judged competitions present original art available for purchase at reasonable prices. KIFA o ers many judged shows and nonjudged shows, and hosts Free Opening Receptions to meet the artists.
• Classes and Workshops. Ongoing art education specially structured for adults and children.
• A place to work in artist studios and Open Studio. Groups or individual member artists may use the facility to gather, paint, critique, discuss problems, share techniques and fellowship.
KIFA’s website and weekly email newsletters help members stay abreast of art opportunities at KIFA and throughout the Eastern Shore art community. Membership is open to individuals and families who wish to enjoy art, or exhibit or sell their work, and to those who wish to donate their time or monetary support to the operation of the Art House.
Located in the center of Historic Stevensville’s Art & Entertainment District at 405 Main Street in Stevensville, KIFA’s Art House is open ursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 pm and from 12 to 3 pm on Sundays. For more information, call 410-643-7424, email info@ kifa.us, or go to www.kifa.us for a complete calendar of events.
QAC Library System
The Queen Anne’s County Library serves as a valuable community resource that o ers a wide range of services and resources promoting lifelong learning in Queen Anne’s County.
Access to books and other materials can be found at all three of our Library Branches, as well as hotspot checkouts, and our Library of ings collection. Our online databases and digital library services can be accessed anytime at www.qaclibrary.org. Librarians o er programming around genealogy, small business topics, family music classes, art and nature programming, and much more. Meeting room spaces can be reserved and used for free, with spaces ranging from small study rooms to large conference rooms equipped with kitchen and food prep areas and the latest Smart Board technology.
Whether you’re just starting your learning journey or have a century of experiences behind you, the Queen Anne’s County Library welcomes you with open arms and an abundance of opportunities for discovery and growth.
QAC PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS
Centreville Branch
121 S. Commerce Street Centreville, MD 21617
Kent Island Branch
200 Library Circle Stevensville, MD 21666
Mobile Library: Makes stops throughout Queen Anne’s County. e schedule can be found at www.qaclibrary.com/mobile-library
QAC Department of Social Services
The mission of Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services is to provide vulnerable individuals and families in Queen Anne’s County with the services and support necessary to achieve independence. We envision a quality of life in Queen Anne’s County in which individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and are safe from abuse and neglect. We maintain a work environment that values teamwork, respect, dignity, and effective communication. We are committed to providing high quality service in times of crisis and economic hardship.
The Department of Social Services provides a wide range of services and determines eligibility for numerous benefit programs. Funding comes from various sources. The (state) Department of Human Services administers the programs and provides Federal/State funding to the local office. The County, along with other organizations, provides additional funding to assist county citizens. County resident, Susan Coppage, LCSW-C, serves as the Agency Director. The Advisory Board is composed of residents with an interest in helping others.
FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Helps income-eligible households supplement their food budget.
Temporary Cash Assistance – Offers time limited financial assistance for families with children. Requirements (may) include cooperation with Child Support Enforcement, Addiction Screening, and Employment Services.
Temporary Disability Assistance Program – Provides state-funded financial benefits to needy, disabled individuals who meet certain medical qualifications.
Public Assistance to Adults – Provides cash assistance to disabled adults who live in
licensed group homes because of age, physical, and/or medical condition.
Emergency Assistance to Families with Children – Helps resolve crisis situations such as eviction, mortgage foreclosure, utility cutoffs, or other emergency bills.
Burial Assistance – Provides limited assistance to individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Visit https://mymdthink. maryland.gov
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAID
Medical Assistance – Helps eligible aged, blind, disabled, families and/or individuals obtain a variety of medical services.
Visit https://mymdthink. maryland.gov
The Maryland Health Connection is the state-based health insurance marketplace for individuals, families, and small businesses to compare and enroll in health insurance, as well as determine eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs, federal tax credits and cost-sharing reductions. Uninsured and underinsured individuals can learn about plans and prices by visiting www. MarylandHealthConnection.gov
Long Term Care Medicaid – Covers nursing home services for eligible people who need to be in a nursing home.
Visit https://mymdthink.maryland.gov
OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs
— Provides grants to income-eligible households to make home energy costs more affordable. The program can also prevent utility cutoffs, restore lost energy services, and help households pay past-due electric bills.
Visit https://mymdthink.maryland.gov
AMERICAN JOB CENTER
American Job Center (AJC) is a partnership with local workforce development agencies to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers, free of charge. The Center is staffed with qualified professionals who can assist with numerous employment-related services. The AJC stands ready to serve with highquality services and programs. Job seeker services include career exploration assistance, referrals to training programs, placement services, resume preparation assistance, and workshops to enhance job seeking skills and work readiness. Job Seekers have access to computers with Microsoft Office, the internet, printers, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones, and a variety of job search resources materials. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities including supportive services for unemployed and underemployed parent(s) meeting Temporary Cash Assistance Program requirements. The Queen Anne’s County American Job Center is located at 125 Comet Drive Centreville, Maryland and is open to the public Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, except state Holidays. You may apply online anytime for financial assistance by visiting https://mymdthink.maryland.gov
CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION
Child Support Program – Assists families with collecting financial support needed to raise the standard of living of children by enforcing their right to receive financial support from both parents.
Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program – Assists current and former TCA Non- custodial parents with obtaining work. Re-engaging Individuals through Success for Employment – A regional collaboration that assists non-custodial parents in obtaining and maintaining employment.
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Child Protective Services – Is a service provided to assist children believed to be neglected or abused by parents or other adults having permanent or temporary care or custody, or parental responsibility. The priority of CPS is to safely maintain a child in their home and to protect the child from further harm and maltreatment. There are two responses to reports of child maltreatment, Investigative Response and Alternative Response. The Investigative Response is applied for those reports of child abuse that meet the criteria of high or moderate risk to a child’s safety, while the Alternative Response is applied for reports that meet the criteria of
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low risk. Both approaches to reports of child maltreatment involve collaborative work with families to seek solutions in assisting the family in gaining the help needed to reduce the risk of further maltreatment.
Services to Families with Children –Provides crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, and counseling in the areas of health, parenting, school adjustment, and family relationships.
Consolidated In-Home Services – Provides family-centered, time limited services to families whose children are at risk of outof- home placements. Provides time-limited, intensive family-centered services for families whose children are at risk of out-of-home placements. The worker teaches new skills and/or coordinates services that will maximize the families’ strengths to ensure that they remain together on a long-term basis.
Foster Care Services for Children – Provides a temporary living arrangement for children who cannot remain at home because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The Department actively recruits families to provide foster homes for these children.
Adoption Services for Children – Provides permanent families for children who cannot
live with or be safely reunited with their birth parents or extended families.
The Nurturing Program – A series of twelve classes that promote positive parenting practices, alternatives to corporate punishment, and increased communication skills to parents and children.
ADULT SERVICES
Child Abuse Response & Evaluation (CARE) Center – A Child Advocacy Center that coordinates the investigative, medical, mental health and legal response to allegations of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse and neglect.
Social Services to Adults – Provides counseling, assistance in locating appropriate community resources, and other services necessary to assist the adult(s) to function in a self-su cient and independent manner.
Adult Protective Services – Investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect, selfneglect, and/or exploitation of vulnerable adults who lack the physical or mental capacity to provide for their own daily needs.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
In-Home Aide Services – Aides assist in caring for functionally disabled adults with chores, personal care, budgeting, nutrition, and general daily living activities to stabilize and enable them to remain in their own home.
e agency participates in many community partnerships to better serve our residents. We work with such partners as: e O ce on Aging, Community Partnerships for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocates, e Family Center, Department of Juvenile Services, Board of Education, Health Department, e Judy Center, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, O ce of the State’s Attorney, Circuit and District Courts, and Department of Emergency Services.
CONTACT / HOURS OF OPERATION
125 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-8000 Main 410-810-1087 Upper County Email – qac.dss@maryland.gov Dhr.maryland.gov/local-o ces/ queen-annes-county/ Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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CROSSROADS COMMUNITY, INC.
Crossroads Community, Inc., is a community behavioral health agency celebrating 40 years of psychiatric rehabilitation service in the ve mid-shore counties of Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester. We serve adults, children and adolescents with a behavioral health diagnosis consistent with the State’s Behavioral Health Administrations Priority Population designation.
For adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, we provide one or more of the following services: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP), Supported Employment (SE), and Health Home (HH).
We serve children and adolescents diagnosed with serious emotional disorders through early intervention strategies in programs held a er school. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, one-on-one mentoring, skill building groups and activities are available services for children and adolescents. In addition, a Respite Program is provided for families by
partnering with trained licensed foster care families, giving relief for both children and their caregivers.
To inquire about referrals to services, employment or volunteer opportunities, or make a charitable gi , please contact us at 120 Banjo Lane, Centreville, MD 21617 410.758.3050; fax 410.758.1223
Email: cci@ccinconline.com
Website: www.ccinconline.com
CORSICA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc., is an Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinic dedicated to providing essential treatment services to everyone, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. e mission of Corsica River is to provide caring, e ective, and highly accessible treatment services. Coupled with the client maintaining a healthy lifestyle and appropriate life balance good relationships can be achieved.
e multi-disciplinary sta are quali ed to see children, teens, adults and geriatric
populations with a wide range of needs. Services o ered include psychiatry, therapy, counseling, medication management and groups.
Our mental health and SUD treatment services are delivered on-site at one of three locations, Centreville, Cambridge, and Federalsburg. We also provide services via Telehealth
Additional service to the community is provided by the Mobile Treatment Team (MTT). is multidisciplinary team provides client-speci c psychiatric, vocational, rehabilitation, health and wellness, peer support and substance use services in the community. e team delivers services at locations in the ve county service area chosen by the client.
We also homeless outreach services. Eligibility is based on criteria set by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.
Please call 410.758.2211 for the most updated hours of operation. Additional questions about Corsica River’s services may be directed to the number above. Our fax number is 410.758.0698.
Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. 120 Banjo Lane, Centreville, MD 21617
Email: Corsica@crmhsinc.com
Online registration available on our website: www.crmhsinc.com
QAC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
e Queen Anne’s County Health Department o ers a wide range of public health services through various program divisions. e health department is funded by the state and county, and is directed by the Health O cer, Dr. Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr. e service divisions are: Administrative Services, Environmental Health Services, Nursing/Clinical Services, Prevention Services and Substance Use Disorder Services.
Environmental Health Services (410758-2281) conducts inspections and issues licenses and permits. Food service inspections, subdivision approvals, soil evaluations, water well permits and sampling, septic system permits, swimming pool inspections, open burning permits and rabies control are handled by the Environmental Health sta
Sta assigned to the Health Department’s Nursing/Clinical Programs Division (410-758-0720) provide child and adult
immunizations, reproductive health services, testing and counseling for HIV, and outbreak investigations. e health department works with state health and environmental o cials to investigate a wide range of reportable communicable disease and foodborne illness. e Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program collaborates with sister agencies in the county and across the state to enhance readiness to respond to natural and manmade emergencies and disasters a ecting the public’s health.
Registered nurses visit all rst born infants and case manage children who have medical problems. e Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program assists individuals and families with eligibility for state sponsored health insurance. e Administrative Care Coordination Unit assists Maryland Medicaid recipients with Managed Care Organization enrollment, Medicaid utilization and Ombudsman issues. e Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) provides nutrition information, breastfeeding support and nutritious foods to pregnant and postpartum women and to children from birth up to ve years of age.
County residents over the age of 50 are encouraged to be screened for colorectal cancer and the health department funds the exam and colonoscopy for low-income, uninsured citizens, as well as to provide patient navigation for insured citizens.
e Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) Program provides recommendations and guidance to aged and functionally disabled adults to maintain individuals in the least restrictive environment. e Community First Choice and Community Personal Assistance Services Programs assist individuals requiring help with the basic activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) and instrumental activities of daily living (light chores, meals, laundry); and have community medical assistance.
e Coordination of Community Services Program provides case management services to children and adults who have a developmental disability and live in Queen Anne’s County. is program provides a person-centered approach to planning, advocacy and linkage to various community resources designed to maintain the health and safety of the individual, as well as provide opportunities for them to improve their overall quality of life.
Substance Use Disorder Services (410-7581306) o ers outpatient services for those su ering with substance use disorders/ addictive disease available from private providers located within the county. Additionally, when appropriate, these
providers will make referrals to residential programs outside of the county. e Department of Health is responsible for ensuring that such programs continue to exist within the county while also o ering a support group to family members and signi cant others a ected by a loved one’s use of alcohol or other drugs.
Prevention Services (410-758-1083) are available for all age levels and community groups. is division provides education about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Tobacco education and cessation programs are available.
e Administrative Services Division o ers birth certi cates and death certi cates. Employment opportunities are o ered through the State of Maryland’s job application system: www.dbm.maryland.gov/ jobseekers/pages/jobsearch.aspx.
Queen Anne’s County’s Department of Health serves all clients on a nondiscriminatory basis. A sliding fee is available for some services and no one is denied services because of inability to pay.
Administration Services: 410-758-0720
Environmental Health: 410-758-2281
Nursing/Clinical Services: 410-758-0720
Prevention Services: 410-758-1083
Substance Use Disorder Services: 410-758-0720
COMPASS: HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
Since 1985, Compass has been allowing patients to spend their nal months the way they choose, guiding loved ones a er a lifelimiting diagnosis, and showing individuals healthy ways to manage their grief. Today, the organization is a regional provider of hospice care, supportive care, and grief services in Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Caroline counties.
Whether serving their patients in private residences, skilled nursing facilities, or Compass’ residential center in Centreville, sta and volunteers are guided by their mission to ensure that individuals facing end of life can live out their days in a full and meaningful way.
What began as a volunteer-run support service, has developed over the last 40 years into a visionary, state-of-the-art organization recognized locally, regionally and statewide for its excellence in quality care and compassion.
Hospice is a unique philosophy of care focused on living well at the end of life. From the time of diagnosis, Compass can help guide you through di cult decisions
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and assist you as you adjust to changes and anticipate the future. Our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, spiritual counselors, volunteers, and grief support staff provides comprehensive and support.
Home-based hospice care allows the patient to remain where they feel most comfortable—at home. Home can include a private residence, assisted living or longterm care facilities, or nursing homes.
If remaining at home is no longer possible, Compass has a residential hospice care option. The ten-bed Barnette Center in Centreville provide a comfortable, homelike, and medically-supportive alternative. A team of experienced and caring professionals provide patients with 24/7 care to support the patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Hospice is appropriate for anyone facing a life-limiting illness, and our team is trained to meet the needs of all ages, from infants to seniors and every stage of life in between.
Supportive Care is available for those in the late stage of a serious, chronic, or terminal illness. Also known as palliative
care, supportive care offers guidance toward living well and as fully as possible. The care team— consisting of a nurse practitioner and a social worker—works closely with existing care providers to help patients find relief from pain and other symptoms related to their diagnosis. This level of care can be provided even if a patient is still pursuing curative treatment or therapies.
Compass also provides a collection of Grief Services programs for the families of patients, as well as members of the community who are grieving the death of a loved one. These services have a common focus— rekindling hope and facilitating healing.
Our grief services team is made up of specially-trained and skilled professionals who guide people of all ages as they navigate the many emotions that accompany journeys of loss and grief. Our grief services are free of charge, and available to all residents of Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties.
Trauma-certified grief counselors, social workers, spiritual counselors, and trained volunteers provide personalized support to help patients and their loved ones navigate the emotions that come with a serious diagnosis and loss—helping families celebrate life, prepare to say farewell, and learn healthy ways to manage their grief.
Services include virtual and in-person grief support groups for adults, individual and family counseling, specialized grief support groups tailored to those who have lost a child or a partner, or those who have lost a loved one to suicide or overdose, school-based grief counseling and support groups (grades K-12), non-denominational spiritual counseling, Camp New Dawn (an overnight summer camp for children), Adult & Family Retreat, remembrance events and workshops, and a resource library of books, videos and CDs.
Because our care is about quality of life and living with dignity, patients and their families benefit when they have the help of trained professionals to assist with the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of daily living. Our services are not just for the end-of-life, and many patients report a better quality of life the sooner they are admitted to a support program. Anyone can refer a loved one to Compass, it does not have to be a health care professional.
As a nonprofit organization, Compass relies on financial support from the community to provide services not covered by
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Compass is a fully licensed, independent, communitybased nonprofit organization certified by Medicare and the state of Maryland and accredited by the Joint Commission. It is affiliated with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Hospice and Palliative Care Network of Maryland.
For more information about Compass, the services offered, or becoming a volunteer, call 443-262-4100 or visit www. compassregionalhospice.org.
CHESTERWYE CENTER, INC.
The mission of the Chesterwye Center, a private nonprofit organization on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is to assist people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to pursue community membership through employment, community living, natural supports, and developing meaningful relationships in their community.
Chesterwye envisions a community where everyone is more alike than different, a world where people with disabilities work, socialize, live and have valued relationships in the community. Over its more than 60 years of services, Chesterwye has established a niche in the disability field, supporting adults, 18 years and older, identified with significant health, medical, behavioral, or adaptive equipment challenges.
Chesterwye employs a professional direct support staff to provide essential services for residential living, job placement, job preparedness, one-to-one personal care, life skills and exercise programs, sensory motor skills therapies and basic computer training. The goal is to support adults with physical and developmental disabilities to live independent lives in their homes and the community with an appropriate level of support. Chesterwye is funded by the State of Maryland and with private contributions from generous individuals and organizations to the Chesterwye Foundation.
Chesterwye is headquartered at 110 Chesterwye Lane, Grasonville, MD 21638. To find out more, arrange a visit, inquire about volunteer opportunities or learn more about how much your direct financial contribution can do for your Queen Anne’s County neighbors at Chesterwye, please contact Executive Director Debra Langseth at 410-827-7048 or debra@chestenvye. com. You can also visit the web site at www. chesterwye.org.
Queen Anne’s County Board of Education
Vision. All students will graduate with the skills necessary to pursue their professional pathway and be empathetic contributors to society.
Mission Statement. Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, in partnership with families and community members, fosters a learning environment to educate and empower students academically, socially, and emotionally to prepare them for career, college, and life success.
Core Values of QACPS
• Students’ lifelong success is achieved by providing access to engaging and challenging curricula.
• Well-rounded students thrive when provided a safe and nurturing environment.
• Students learn best when afforded access to physical, social, and emotional support.
• Students’ investment in their learning is increased with a highly-qualified and diverse staff that have different backgrounds and experiences.
• Students’ growth and achievement is built upon family engagement and community partnerships that enrich the educational experience.
QAC Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Patricia Saelens
2025 Board of Education Members
Mathew Drayer
Carrie Sutherland
Kendra Eichler
Shannon Bent
Alexis Capes
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Schools
Bayside Elementary 301 Church Street Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-6181
Kent Island Elementary
110 Elementary Way Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-2392
Stevensville Middle 610 Main Street Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-3194
Sudlersville Middle 600 Charles Street Sudlersville, MD 21668 410-438-3151
Kent Island High 900 Love Point Road Stevensville, MD 21666 410-604-2070
Queen Anne’s County High 125 Ruthsburg Road Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-0500
Arise Academy 671 Romancoke Road Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-7172
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College empowers students from diverse communities to excel in further education, employment, and participation in an interconnected world. A two-year regional community college that has its main campus in Wye Mills, Chesapeake College serves the residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. Students can earn associate degrees, certi cates and workforce training in their chosen elds—even college credits while still in high school.
e main campus features a contemporary Learning Resource Center and the 900-seat Rufus and Loraine Todd Performing Arts Center. Also located on the Wye Mills campus is the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center where four-year institutions o er baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral programs to residents of the Mid-Shore.
A distinction of the Wye Mills campus is its stateof-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Health Professions and Athletic Center. Health profession students utilize the facility’s human patient simulators, ambulance simulator, digital radiology suite, surgical suite, hospital room and apartment for simulating emergency response scenarios to better prepare for careers in their elds.
Chesapeake provides a variety of non-credit course o erings designed to expand learning opportunities for the nontraditional student. e college also o ers the opportunity for businesses to establish and realize training objectives through cooperatively planned, custom-designed programs.
e Chesapeake College Cambridge Center on Race Street o ers an additional, convenient location to pursue a degree, train for a career, or upgrade job skills. e 25,000 square-foot facility, which opened in 1994, illustrates the commitment of Chesapeake College to serve the residents of the southern end of its ve-county service region, including those in lower Caroline County.
e Cambridge Center features classrooms, training rooms, an advanced science lab, a health care simulation lab, a 100-seat meeting room/ conference center, and a multi-service support center consisting of a library, a distance-learning classroom, and academic support center.
For more information, visit www.chesapeake.edu or contact 410.822.5400
Queen Anne’s County Private Schools
The Gunston School
The Gunston School, located on 75 acres along the Corsica River outside Centreville, is an independent, college preparatory private school for grades nine through twelve. It is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Gunston School offers a challenging academic program, including honors and Advanced Placement courses. There is a full range of co-curricular choices and a comprehensive athletic program, including volleyball, swimming, field hockey, soccer, basketball, sailing, crew, lacrosse, tennis, and more. Through its Chesapeake Bay Studies Program and Chesapeake Watershed Semester, Gunston offers students hands-on opportunities to learn about the Chesapeake Bay as an economic and cultural resource. The school features small classes (average 12 students) and seeks to promote a sense of personal and community responsibility.
David Henry, Director of Admissions 911 Gunston Road. P.O. Box 200 Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0620 | FAX 410.758.0628 www.gunston.org
Saints Peter and Paul School (PreK-3 to 12th Grade)
Saints Peter & Paul School is a welcoming Catholic school, in the Diocese of Wilmington, serving families on the Eastern Shore of Maryland since 1955.
The quality of our dedicated faculty and staff and our small class sizes make for a learning environment that challenges all of our students, and encourages participation in a student life program with athletic programs in the Middle School and High School, and in a variety of student clubs and activities. We strive to educate the whole student and we promote a faith-centered sense of service and leadership.
At Saints Peter & Paul, our students are empowered with the strength of character, ethics, conviction, and knowledge necessary to exert influence upon our ever-changing world. By creating a diverse and demanding program of academics, student life opportunities, and spiritual formation, we encourage our students to take active ownership in learning, to accept the challenge of personal and social responsibility, and to strive for excellence in mind, body and spirit.
One School, One Mission, Two Campuses. High School (Grades 9-12)
1212 S. Washington Street Easton, MD 21601
410-822-2275
https://hs.ssppeaston.org/
Elementary School (PreK-3 to Grade 8)
900 High Street, Easton, MD 21601
410-822-2251
https://es.ssppeaston.org/
Wye River Upper School
Wye River Upper School is a college preparatory, co-ed, day school for bright high school and 8th-grade students with learning challenges including ADHD, dyslexia or anxiety. Wye River is committed to providing the foundation for each student’s success through small class sizes, highly trained staff, and innovative teaching strategies. Students succeed here because here they get an education that celebrates their strengths, understands their needs, and works with both. We are located in historic Centreville in the newly renovated Armory building. Bus service is offered to several locations on both sides of the bay including stops in Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Dorchester counties. If you would like additional information or a tour of our campus, please call Katie Lillard at 410.758.2922.
Please visit our website at www.wyeriverupperschool.org
Kent School
Located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Kent School serves girls and boys from Preschool through Grade 8. Kent School prepares students for active citizenship through joyful and rigorous academics, arts, and athletics in an inclusive community that fosters moral excellence. Kent School draws strength from the dimensions of difference among our students, employees, Alumni, Trustees, families, and the world beyond our campus. Our School culture, built on trust, is one in which all individuals are seen, known, and valued. This culture depends on our ability to constantly learn, grow and improve as a community. We actively cultivate inclusivity, empowering individuals to thrive, contribute, and be respected for their unique abilities, perspectives, and cultural experiences.
Kent School is committed to balancing academic growth with social and emotional well-being. We focus on applying researchbased strategies to inform teaching and
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learning, embracing our environment, and building community.
Educators use best practices in mind, brain and education (MBE) science. eir continuing education paired with invaluable classroom experience a ords our educators the agility to guide students through an experiential academic journey. We encourage our students’ growth and achievement while meeting their unique needs, thus providing each individual with academic and social con dence that promotes success and fosters the development of honorable, responsible citizens.
Kent School’s riverside campus and outdoor learning environment are unparalleled.
Our location on the Chester River makes possible our signature Chesapeake Bay Studies program, which fosters hands-on environmental science and stewardship of the natural world. Many local and national resources and partnerships strengthen Chesapeake Bay Studies teaching and learning. Some of those partnerships include e National Aquarium, e Chesapeake Bay Foundation, e Center for Environment and Society at Washington College, e Sultana Education Foundation, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and more. Experiences in and on our area
waterways are unique to a Kent School education and provide our students with indelible appreciation for our environment. We strive for trust-based relationships among teachers, students, and families that build character, contribute to a student-centered culture, create active, independent learners, and nurture a sense of belonging so that even the youngest students can feel at home and focused on learning.
is clear understanding of who we are— an inclusive school community designed for e ective teaching and learning, driven by research and immersed in the natural environment—means we can remain committed to what is most important for students.
Kent School is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Kent School is proud to o er a robust and generous Tuition Assistance program.
Since 2001, Lighthouse Christian Academy has worked with parents to shape the hearts, minds, and souls of their students to become lifelong learners through the study of truth, goodness, and beauty as they grow in wisdom and virtue.
We aim to educate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures; and who do so with eagerness in joyful submission to God.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
931 Love Point Roadd Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-3034 www.lcacademy.org
Community Organizations
CHARACTER COUNTS!
Most people know what is meant by character. They may not use the same words to define it, but typically people describe character as “doing the right thing.” Character Counts! believes in sharing the importance of having good character. In 1999, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioner’s proclaimed our county a County of Character and Character Counts! was established. Our initiative exists to teach youth and adults about the importance of living a life of character.
For over 20 years, Character Counts! has worked throughout the county to make a difference for all citizens. To reach our youth, they recruit volunteer “coaches” to visit local classrooms and share monthly lessons on a Pillar of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. They use social media to reach adult citizens and share examples of good character happening in our communities. Character Counts! aligns with local businesses and works in partnership with programs that positively influence the citizens of Queen Anne’s County.
Who & What is Character Counts!
The Character Counts! Advisory Council is comprised of dedicated community and agency people. They work towards the mission of partnering with the people of Queen Anne’s County to support and embrace character development in all aspects of our lives.
Advisory Council meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at 9:00am at the Department of Community Services in Centreville.
All are welcome to attend!
Can Character be Instilled?
An educator once said, “Character building is an ‘inside job.’” Is our character as adults fixed or can we modify it? Character Counts! believes building good character is a dynamic process and that even as adults we can continue to mature and improve our character. Also, as adults it’s important that we teach and model positive character values for youth.
The Six Pillars should be considered a platform for teaching character. Character Counts believes these values provide a comprehensive minimum and offer common
themes that can be taught to youth in the classroom or on the athletic field. In Queen Anne’s County, Character Counts! uses the Six Pillars as a framework for discussions about ethics and values in schools, the workplace, and community settings.
How Does Character Counts! Operate in Queen Anne’s County?
Character Counts! is a volunteer initiative. Its volunteers, who are trained to become Character Coaches, visit schools during the year and teach lessons about the Six Pillars. Character Counts! relies on the support of volunteers from the business community to support these activities.
Typically, each coach focuses on one Pillar a month. The coach works with the same class and once a week will do different activities to discuss that Pillar. For example, a coach may read a fable or story to elementary students and then discuss with them how the moral of the story relates to a Pillar, such as respect. A coach in a middle school may bring in a newspaper article about an incident such as a Wall Street scandal and use it as a way to discuss the choices we make and their consequences, when examining a Pillar such as trustworthiness.
It is important that adults reinforce the lessons about each Pillar taught to students. Values don’t exist in a vacuum. Ideally they are taught every day and students see their application in the workplace.
The goal of the Advisory Council is for Character Counts! and the Six Pillars to be adopted and practiced by all adults in the community. While the Advisory Council’s earliest initiatives have taken place in public schools, the group looks for opportunities to sponsor adult forums and other activities that examine character.
Be A Business of Character
Character Counts! encourages you to be a Business of Character. To do this businesses:
1. Serve by example; agree to be a person of character by following and adhering to the Six Pillars of Character.
2. Display at your business a poster or window decal provided by Character Counts!.
3. Fulfill at least one of the Character Counts! commitments listed in the business packet.
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Our Mission
We, the Character Counts! Advisory Council, are partnering with the people of Queen Anne’s to support and embrace character development in all aspects of our lives.
Our Vision
We, the Character Counts! Advisory Council, envision a community where people of all ages practice the values of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
Department of Community Services 104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-6677
UNITED WAY OF QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
The United Way of Queen Anne’s County was established in 1990 in response to public requests for an agency to coordinate community service organizations. Annual fund-raising campaigns have previously raised and distributed more than $1,000,000 over the years.
All costs are kept at a minimum as all members are volunteers, with the exception of the administrator. United Way of Queen Anne’s
County is governed by an nine-member Board of Directors.
Through their 18 non-profit agencies, the United Way provides ample opportunities for volunteer assistance to the community. Persons interested in volunteering with the agencies or serving on the board with the United Way of Queen Anne’s County should call the office number listed below.
For more information on this year’s goals, last year’s report, a list of agencies and other good information, please check out the United Way website at www.unitedwayqac.org
United Way of Queen Anne’s County Jenny Griffin, Executive Director P.O. Box 399, Chester, Maryland 21619 410-643-6288
CHESAPEAKE CHARITIES
Since 2005, Chesapeake Charities has invested more than $9 million in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, animal welfare, and the environment. By making lasting investments in the Chesapeake Bay region, we are creating a healthier community today and for generations to come. Most of these dollars
are raised for and spent on our component funds —the charitable groups that operate under our umbrella.
You have already encountered many of these organizations in your daily life: Adopt-ABear, Animal Welfare League, Bully Free Community, Cancer Comfort Angels, Character Counts, Corsica River Conservancy, Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District, Island Dog Park, McArdle School for Early Autism Intervention, Partnering for Youth After School Program, and Tomcat Solutions. These are just a few of the more than 75 community groups we serve.
Chesapeake Charities awards grants to advance charitable efforts, identifies today’s and tomorrow’s needs, stimulates resources to address those needs, and helps the community prepare for future challenges by creating lasting legacies. A volunteer board of leading citizens oversees the work of the organization and it is staffed by professionals who have expertise in the community’s needs. Simply put, we make charity happen.
Linda Kohler, Executive Director 410.643.4020 | linda@chesapeakecharities.org www.chesapeakecharities.org
University of Maryland Extension (UME)
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) provides research-based, informal education to residents of the state of Maryland through generous support from its county partners. Educational programs cover a range of topics, including agricultural production, watershed protection, natural resources, food safety, nutrition and healthy lifestyles, youth development, volunteer development, urban agriculture, and agricultural nutrient management. These educational and training programs provide current, practical information through workshops, seminars, clinics, camps, displays, online courses, events, and newsletters.
The UME represents a partnership of county governments, the University of Maryland College Of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Listed below are the five areas of focus that University of Maryland Extension, as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, are either currently working on or plan to work on in the future.
1. Ensure a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay
• Design land use management strategies to minimize negative environmental impacts.
• Develop storm water management technologies to improve water quality.
• Safely apply fertilizer, manure and other nutrients to protect soil health and water quality.
• Evolve in the face of climate change to address sea level rise and extreme weather.
• Create environmentally aware communities and promote increased interest and participation.
2. Establish a healthy food system and ensure global food and nutritional security
• Encourage entrepreneurship in food production, accessibility, availability and processing.
• Improve the health and well-being of populations through sharing knowledge of food production, processing, access and consumption.
• Inform policy based on sound research.
3. Advance innovative, profitable, and sustainable agricultural productions systems
• Increase plant and animal productivity.
• Improve and conserve soil and water quality.
• Contribute to the success of agricultural businesses.
• Prepare the next generation for careers in agriculture
4. Optimize urban environments through design, green technology, and community engagement
• Refine and improve the process and perception of urban expansion into rural areas.
• Improve understanding of agriculture and environmental awareness in urban areas
• Improve the performance of built environments.
5. Improve human, animal, and environmental health
• Create sustainable energy solutions.
• Decrease chronic diseases and diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
• Promote and support healthy and livable communities through education.
• Manage and adapt to climate change.
• Investigate links between human, animal and environmental health.
• Analyze environmental and agricultural policy and inform decision makers. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
The office is located at 505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4 (front entrance) Centreville, Maryland 21617
• Paul R. Rickert, B.S., M.S., M.C.J., Ed.S., Ed.D. Area Extension Director Upper Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties Email: prickert@umd.edu
• Jim Barey, Administrative Assistant II Email: jrbarey@umd.edu
• Lee Bridgman, Agriculture & Horticulture Program Assistant Email: lbridgmn@umd.edu
• Cheryl D. Bush, MS, RDN Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Associate Email: cherb@umd.edu
Jennifer Wayne 944 Washington Ave Chestertown, MD 21620 410-778-6112 jen@atlanticsecurityinc.com www.atlanticsecurityinc.com
Atlantic Title Group, The Ryan Eber 605 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Suite 2 Severna Park, MD 21146 410-431-7117 orders@theatlantictitlegroup.com www.theatlantictitlegroup.com
Atlantic Yacht Services
Rick Nissen 446 Kent Narrows Way N Grasonville, MD 21638-1023 410-827-7888
Ryan Carrion P.O. Box 1884 Easton, MD 21601 443-786-0446
ryan@carrionelectric.com www.carrionelectric.com
CASA of the Mid-Shore
Jane Crawford 111 N. West Street, Suite B Easton, MD 21601
410-822-2866 Ext 3 www.casamidshore.org
Discover boats and yachts from the world’s premier brands. With service, parts, storage, classes, events, Getaways!®, and much more, we have everything you need to enjoy the boating lifestyle.
Gifted Crab & Kent Island Frame Shop, The Bob Harry 210 Castle Marina Rd Chester, MD 21619 410-643-3234 b.harry@thegiftedcrab.com www.thegiftedcrab.com
Promenade Apartments at Red Apple Town Center, The Victoria Ho man 800 Abruzzi Drive, Suite A Chester, MD 21619 410-643-4373 promenade@slnusbaum.net www.promenadeatredapple.com
Prospect Bay Country Club Jon Vodehnal
301 Prospect Bay Drive West Grasonville, MD 21638-9669 410-827-6950
Brad Lundberg 314 Main Street Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-3334
brad@lundbergbuilders.com www.kirotary.org
Ruff Roofers,Inc. Robert Ruff 6400 Main St Queenstown, MD 21658 410-643-4300 www.ruffroofers.com
Ryon Wealth Strategies William Ryon 721 Main Street, Suite 100 Stevensville, MD 21666 1-877-646-1186 bill@ryonwealthstrategies.com www.ryonwealthstrategies.com
SSaints Peter & Paul School (Pre-K3 to 12th Grade) Laurie Haas 1212 S. Washington Street Easton, MD 21601 410-822-2275 Ext. 2326 kcallahan@ssppeaston.org www.ssppeaston.org
Sarah Maisel, The Enchanted Traveler
Sarah Maisel 4 Fairway Is Grasonville, MD 21638 443-333-9838
Chesapeake College, Economic Development Center EDC-20 1000 College Circle Wye Mills, MD 21679 410-827-5304 rloe er@chesapeake.edu www.marylandsbdc.org/locations/ eastern-region
ZenBusiness
Sallie Clark 5511 Parkcrest Drive, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78731 outreach@zenbusiness.com www.zenbusiness.com/ maryland-llc
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
Affordable Business Systems, Inc.
8662 Ocean Highway Delmar, MD 21875 410-742-2234
deanw@absofficepros.com www.affordablebusinesssystems. com
Delmarva Document Solutions Inc.
Eydie Kinnamon 112 South Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21804 410-548-5844
Saints Peter & Paul School (Pre-K3 to 12th Grade) Laurie Haas 1212 S. Washington Street Easton, MD 21601 410-822-2275 Ext. 2326 kcallahan@ssppeaston.org www.ssppeaston.org
Flower Shop, The Kalyn Barrow 101 Dundee Ave, Suite 100 Chester, MD 21619 410-604-3860 orders@flowers4youtoday.com www.flowers4youtoday.com
FOOD MANUFACTURING
Arnaiz Chocolat & Confections
Karen Arnaiz 1563 Postal Rd, Suite 3D Chester, MD 21619 443-400-7455 Karen@ArnaizChocolat.com www.ArnaizChocolat.com
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam, Funeral Home, P.A. Chad Helfenbein
408 S. Liberty Street Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-1151
info@fhnfuneralhome.com www.fhnfuneralhome.com
Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam, Funeral Home, P.A. Chad Helfenbein
408 S. Liberty Street Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-1151
info@fhnfuneralhome.com www.fhnfuneralhome.com
FURNITURE – RETAIL
Backyard Billy’s Patio & Fire Places, Inc. Bill Williams 300 Drummer Drive Grasonville, MD 21638-1203 410-827-4500 backyardbill@gmail.com www.backyardbillys.com
GARAGE DOORS
Prolift Garage Doors of Annapolis & Eastern Shore Wallace Sann 317 State Street Unit #1 Stevensville, Maryland 21666 410-913-8244 wsann@proliftdoors.com proliftdoors.com/annapolis/
GIFT AND SPECIALTY SHOPS
Half Full Gift Boutique Stacie McGinnes 480 Main St, Suite 100 Stevensville, MD 21666 443-249-3008
info@halffullshop.com www.halffullshop.com
Prospect Bay Country Club
Jon Vodehnal
301 Prospect Bay Drive West Grasonville, MD 21638-9669 410-827-6950
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 Lodge Secretary 2525 Romancoke Rd Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-2221 kie2576@gmail.com
Kent Island Heritage Society
John Conley 142 Evelyne St Stevensville, MD 21619 1-703-216-0449 jconcomm@gmail.com kentislandheritagesociety.org
Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Inc. William ‘’Buck’’ Duncan The Bullitt House 102 East Dover Street Easton, MD 21601 410-820-8175 wduncan@mscf.org www.mscf.org
Not My Child, Inc.
Laura Reno 803 Petinot Place Stevensville, MD 21666 410-370-7893 notmychildrenojr@gmail.com notmychildinc.org/
Plastic Free QAC
Sara Shelley 921 Oyster Cove Dr. Grasonville, MD 21638 301-275-2966
plasticfreeQAC@gmail.com www.plasticfreeqac.com
QAC Chamber of Commerce
Linda Friday PO Box 511 Chester, MD 21619 410-643-8530 linda@qacchamber.com www.qacchamber.com
Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center
Brian Byrnes 210 Vincit Street Centreville , MD 21617 443-262-9994 bbyrnes@ymcachesapeake.org www.ymcachesapeake.org
Rebuilding Together of Queen Anne’s County
Tonya Wright 608 Church Hill Road Centreville, MD 21617 410-708-5020 info@rtqac.org rebuildingtogetherqac.org/
Rotary of Kent Island
Brad Lundberg 314 Main Street Stevensville, MD 21666 410-643-3334 brad@lundbergbuilders.com www.kirotary.org
Jacob Thomas 124 Kent Landing Stevensville, MD 21666 816-284-6184 mrjacobthomas12@gmail.com www.t-mobile.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT
Chesapeake Telephone Systems
Tim Carey 8225 A Cloverleaf Drive Millersville, MD 21108 443-577-2208
tcarey@ctsmd.us www.chesapeaketelephone.com
THEATRE
Church Hill Theatre, Inc PO Box 91 103 Walnut St. Church Hill, Maryland 21623 410-556-6003 businessmanager@ churchhilltheatre.org www.churchhilltheatre.org
TITLE
COMPANIES
Atlantic Title Group, The Ryan Eber 605 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Suite 2 Severna Park, MD 21146 410-431-7117 orders@theatlantictitlegroup.com www.theatlantictitlegroup.com
Bay East Title 114 W Water Street Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-4682
Lstevens@spp-law.com www.bayeasttitle.com
Flagship Real Estate Services, LLC
Diana Kuhn 605 Main Street, Unit I Stevensville, MD 21666 410-709-1460 dikuhn@flagshipres.net www.flagshipres.net
Liberty Title
Lisa Bowers 1551 Postal Rd Ste C Chester, MD 21619 410-252-5535 Mia.Marinucci@LibTitle.com libtitle.com/libertybranches/ maryland/
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Extraordinar Limousine Inc. Tori Dannenfelser 1113 Dorsey Rd,. Glen Burnie , MD 21061 410-437-8200 info@bigcars.com www.bigcars.com
MCCARTIN, Douglas | 301-837-9401 Direct Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Inc.
MCCARTIN, Steven | 240-882-9242 McCartin Financial Svcs (MFS)
MCCRACKEN, DeeDee | 410-739-7571
Coldwell Banker Realty
MCGINNES, Stacie | 443-249-3008
Half Full Gift Boutique
MCGRATH DMD MPH PC, Margaret C. 410-604-2211
Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry
MCNABB, Amethyst | 866-492-6057
SEEDCO
MCQUAY, Cee Cee | 410-643-3446
Advanced Payroll Solutions Inc.
MEAD, Charles | 410-643-5921
Christ Church Parish
MEAD, Kevin | 443-926-4553
Nor’easter Digital
MEEHAN, Stephen | 410-778-7941
Law O ces of Stephen Z Meehan
MENTZER, LeeAnn | 667-358-0815
Noude Aesthetics, LLC
MERVINE, McKy | 443-534-1219
First Class Ride Scheduling
MESSICK, Rick | 410-822-4414
Comfort Keepers of the Eastern Shore
MIDDLETON, Michael | 443-496-2418
Kodiak Charters LLC
MIDDLETON, Linda | 410-643-5572
Western Tire & Auto
MILLER, Nick | 410-643-3611
Astech Security
MILLSTEIN, Paul | 202-638-6300
Douglas Development Corporation
MIMMS, Jessica | 410-543-2447
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore
MITCH MCKEE, Rebecca | 410-768-5988
Anne Arundel Counseling, Inc.
MOHN, Todd | 410-758-4098
QAC Government
MONTOOTH, Kim | 410-643-6120
M & T Bank
MOOD, Roni | 410-827-4245
Canine Country Club
MOORE, David J. | 410-777-5848
David J. Moore & Associates of RE/MAX
MOORMAN-WHITE, Diane | 585-727-3952
DMW Soul Fitness LLC
MORAN, Jim | 301-261-6748
Increte of Maryland, Inc.
MUMBULO, Jessica | 302-444-2145
Willow Construction LLC
MYERS, (Justin) Thomas | 443-716-8582
Economy Restoration LLC
MYERS, Thomas | 443-937-7463
Prime Association Management
MYERS, Wes | 410-708-5725
Stonecraft Construction Inc.
N
NAENY, Trennie | 410-643-6666
Naeny Capital Management Group Inc.
NEFF, Stormy | 410-778-9686
Chester River Landscaping
NEGRETE, Xavier | 410-827-0282
Bridges Restaurant, LLC
NEITZEY, Betsy | 410-643-5599
Castle Harbor Marina
NEWCOMB, Lawson | 410-477-5000 BayVanguard Bank
NISSEN, Rick | 410-827-7888
Atlantic Yacht Services
NISTLER, Kim | 410-778-8150
Radcliffe Creek School
NOEL, Joseph | 800-582-8096
Autobell Car Wash
OOERTEL, Sherrie | 410-725-5767
Dessert First Dockside Coffee and Dessert Bar
OERTEL, Sherrie | 410-827-9500
Harris Crab House
O’NEILL, Susan | 410-810-2126
Upper Shore Regional Council
OSHINSKY, Chuck | 443-775-7799
Modus Solutions LLC
OWINGS, Megan | 410-778-3023
David A. Bramble, Inc.
P
PALMER, Jason & Casey | 410-827-4546
Palmer’s Plumbing, LLC
PAQUIN, Brent | 410-643-7811
Paquin Design/Build Inc.
PAQUIN, Brent | 410-304-2085
Paquin Interiors
PARKS, Jesse | 410-604-2622
KRM Development Corporation
PARSONS, Terri | 410-758-8223
McDonald’s of Centreville
PARSONS, Terri | 302-330-3040
McDonald’s of Kent Island
PARSONS, Terri | 410-643-9025
McDonald’s of Stevensville
PAUGH, Melissa | 410-819-8867
Easton Dermatology Associates
PAULAS, Vicki | 410-827-6694
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
PERRY, Patrick | 410-761-2462
The CGMA Group LLC
PETER, Kurt | 410-829-0307
Chesapeake Chef Service
PETERSON, Jacqualine | 410-202-0883
Abay Palace
PHIPPS, Kelly | 410-827-8113
The Narrows Restaurant
PIRRONE, Mike | 410-714-8428
Bay East Hauling Services & Junk Removal
POE, Charlotte | 800-892-1099
Noble Supply and Logistics, LLC
POMERANTZ, Joe | 410-643-6600
Piney Narrows Yacht Haven
POOLE, Donna | 410-643-4344
Arcadia Assisted Living
POPHAM, Mason | 610-470-9651
Thomas Park Commercial
PRAK, Jacob | 410-604-1400
Michigan Manufacturing International
PRICE, John | 410-758-0730
Price & Gannon Ace Hardware
PRINCE, Chic | 410-778-4860
Prince Limousine Inc.
PRITCHETT, Shaw | 410-822-0900
C. Albert Matthews, Inc.
PULLIAM, Karen | 410-604-6270
Shore United Bank
Q
QUINN, Petra | 410-643-3404
Realty Navigator
R
RADA, Kim | 410-604-2900
Miltec UV
RANDOLPH, Nikki | 410-643-2728
Kent Island American Legion Post 278
RAPONI, Kelly | 410-604-6200
National Background Investigations, Inc
RAY, Melinda | 410-758-6677
Character Counts! of Queen Anne’s County
RAYMOND, Ashley | 410-266-6287 x 1115
What’s Up? Media
REICHARDT, Audrey | 410-604-9700
Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, Inc.
REILLY, James | 443-871-4828
Therapy Systems DME Inc.
RENO, Laura | 410-370-7893
Not My Child, Inc.
RHODES, Leann | 410-924-7744
Tides of Grace Inc
RICHARD, Crystal | 443-988-7583
Law Offices of Crystal S. Richard, LLC
RICHARDSON, Tom | 410-643-2244
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
RIDER, Tom | 410-822-3030 Ext. 301
Upper Shore Division of Workforce Development
RIGOLI, Steve | 410-604-3242
Island Imports Automotive
ROBBINS, Lora | 410-758-1236
Day Care, Inc.
RONAYNE, Cameron | 410-810-9188
Community Mediation Upper Shore, Inc.
ROSENDALE, Tammy | 410-758-0333
Rosendale Realty
ROY, James | 410-827-5198
Economy Tree Service
RUFF, Robert | 410-643-4300
Ruff Roofers,Inc.
RYON, William | 1-877-646-1186 Ryon Wealth Strategies
SSAELENS, Patricia | 410-758-2403
QAC Public Schools
SALAZAR, Janet | 410-758-0980
Queen Anne’s County Library
SALAZAR, Janet | 410-643-8161
Queen Anne’s County Library - Kent Island
SANDOZ, Leslie | 301-633-8486 TTU Promotions
SANN, Wallace | 410-913-8244
Prolift Garage Doors of Annapolis & Eastern Shore
SARTIN, Ellen | 408-753-5826
Adobe Acrobat
SAUERHOFF, Kim | 410-643-3334
Lundberg Builders Inc.
SAUSE, Molly | 443-249-3311
Atlantic Financial Group, LLC
SAUSE, Brett | 443-249-3311
New York Life Insurance
SCHAEFER, Michael | 410-827-7065
Point at Pintail, LLC, The
SCHAUBER, Robert | 410-778-3181
Chesapeake Family Flooring
SCHNECKENBURGER, Daniel | 410-822-1716
Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board
SCHULZ, Andrew | 410-827-6666 Fisherman’s Crab Deck
SCHULZ, Andy | 410-827-8807 Fisherman’s Inn
SCHULZ, Jody | 410-643-1300
Kent Narrows Marine Boatel
SCHULZ, Kirby | 410-490-9273
Kent Narrows Rentals
SCHUMACHER, Andrew | 410-643-1117
Delmarva Moving & Transport
SCHUMAN, Heath | 410-604-2801 Schuman Cleaning Service
SECRETARY, Lodge | 410-643-2221
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576
SEMAN, Jason | 443-262-2588
Maryland Fishing and Hunting, LLC
SENER, Nicki | 443-347-3637
Ten Eyck Brewing Company
SEPPI, Karen | 443-786-2765 Love Point Vineyards
SEWELL, Laurie | 410-827-4454 Holiday Inn Express
SHEEHAN, Robby | 443-783-8723 BBSI - Dover DE017
SHEEHY, Renee | 410-430-8255
Delmarva Power
SHELLEY, Sara | 301-275-2966
Plastic Free QAC
SHIPLEY, Steven | 410-300-3771 Chesapeake Fence LLC
SHOGE, Samuel | 443-720-0080 Rivers & Roads Consulting
SHULTZ, Je rey | 410-703-5995
Volunteer - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
SIEBOLD, Leslie | 410-643-4131
Mallard Construction Group, Inc.
SIMMONS, Carrie | 410-604-5900
Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, The
SIMMONS, Carrie | 410-604-0999
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails
SLOAN, Mary | 410-829-9845
The Jacob Sloan Foundation
SMITH, Courtney | 443-853-1209 1631 Event Venue
SMITH, Jason | 301-567-0210
Denison Landscaping, Inc.
SPOFFORD, Heather | 410-778-2260 Fleetwood Insurance Group
SPROUSE, Gary | 410-353-7499
New Outcomes
STAMATIADES, Nicole | 941-321-1968
ground work co ee and juice @the corner
STEELE, Samantha | 888-339-3334
Horizon Farm Credit
STEVENS, Joseph | 410-758-4600
Stevens, Palmer, LLC
STOKES, Julia | 410-758-0848
Queen Anne’s County Area Agency on Aging
STOLTZFUS, Marian | 443-282-0176
Smartech Electrical, Inc.
STOLTZFUS, Marian | 410-810-1504
Sunrise Solar, Inc.
STOUT, Rich | 410-827-8811
Friel Lumber Company
STOVER, Cayden | 570-660-1834
Wye Branch Manor
STRAZZA, Ashley | 410-770-4801
Mid Shore Behavioral Health
STRITTMATER, Rick | 410-758-2520
QAC Arts Council Inc. & Centre for the Arts
STUART, Jared | 301-717-5494
Stuart Contractors, LLC
SULLIVAN, Robert | 410-820-0394
Sullivan Financial LLC
SUNKLER, Will | 410-643-3162
Bay Bridge Marina
SWEITZER, Alex | 410-643-0029
Kentmorr Marina & Restaurant
TABELING, Joe | 410-500-9555
CQI Associates
TEAGUE, William | 302-650-5615
PT Group, LLC
TESSIER, Margaret | 410-643-7424
Kent Island Federation of Arts Inc.
THOMAS, Gene | 410-604-2861
Shore Propellers, LLC T/A Black Dog Propellers
THOMAS, Jacob | 816-284-6184
T-Mobile
THOMAS, Zach | 443-262-6394
Total Home Performance
THOMPSON, Jeffrey | 410-758-0877
Thompson & Thompson, LLP
THUME, Joyce | 410-770-3717
Choptank Closets, LLC
TINELLI, Heather | 410-604-2100
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development
TITUS, Shawn | 410-643-5208
JBS Collision Center
TOBB, Ronald | 443-681-0228
Minor Decliner LLC
TOBIN, Merry | 410-310-3183
Merry Tobin
TODD, Lona Sue | 410-310-0222
Lona Sue Todd, GRI of Taylor Properties
TODD, Lona Sue | 800-913-4326
Taylor Properties
TORCHIO, Gregory D. | 410-758-1000
Torchio Architects, Inc.
TOTH, Laurie | 443-262-1262
River’s Edge Skincare Boutique Spa
TURNER, Natalie | 443-282-0860
Brittland Estates
V
VERHELLE, Liz | 443-262-0360
Chesapeake Women’s Network
VIANNA, Susan | 410-643-8646
Fishergate Graphic Design
VIERS, Jay | 443-282-0030
Kingstown Storage
VODEHNAL, Jon | 410-827-6950
Prospect Bay Country Club
W
WALLS, Dale | 410-490-7861
Lions Guide, LLC
WARD, Ray | 410-921-3838
Climate Care HVAC Services
WARD, H.L. | 240-687-0570
H.L. Ward (Retired)
WARNER, Monica | 410-758-2278
J.C. Warner Heating & Cooling
WARPINSKI, Bill | 410-827-5000
Central Sod Farms, Inc.
WATERMAN, Kevin | 410-643-5005
Coldwell Banker Waterman Realty Company
WATKINS, John | 443-249-8030
Computer Island Technology Services (CITS)
WAYNE, Jennifer | 410-778-6112
Atlantic Security Inc.
WEED, Kristin | 410-458-1240
Kent Island Beach Cleanups Inc
WEESE, Jeff | 443-478-8346
Joslex Studios
WELCH, Caroline | 410-758-0166
University of Maryland Extension
WELLS, AJ | 410-758-1144
Callahan’s Gas & Appliances
WEMMER, Joy | 410-827-3877
Hilton Garden Inn/Kent Island
WHALEY, Barbara | 410-827-8877
Tidewater Properties Real Estate
WHITELOCK, CPA, Maxine | 443-249-3172
Maxes Taxes
WILHOIT, Todd | 443-249-3514
Chesapeake Investment Planning
WILLARD, Mike | 866-629-0917
Maryland Appliance Repair, LLC
WILLEY, Kyle | 410-758-2211
Corsica River Mental Health Services
WILLIAMS, Bill | 410-827-4500
Backyard Billy’s Patio & Fire Places, Inc.
WILLIAMS, Mark A. | 410-758-8160
Earth Data Incorporated
WILLIAMS, Christopher | 410-643-4477
Kram, McCarthy, Ayers & Frost, LLC
WILSON, Jack | 443-262-2091
JTW Building Services LLC
WILSON, Tricia | 410-404-2033
Tricia Wilson, GRI, Realtor
WINDGASSEN, Jim | 443-988-3174
Plecostomus Properties LLC
WINDLEY, Georgeanna | 410-604-2491
Kent Narrows Development Foundation
WOODARD, SPHR, Christina | 410-643-9970
Paul Reed Smith Guitars
WOODS, Helen | 410-604-1717
Chesapeake Sport Pilot
WOOLLEY, Robert | 443-249-3133
The Edge Training Academy / The Edge Arena / Giving the Edge Foundation
WOOTERS, Clarence Breezeline
WORSH, Hannah | 443-446-6000
Hyatt Place Kent Narrows & Marina
WRIGHT, Tonya | 410-708-5020
Rebuilding Together of Queen Anne’s County
WYATT, Shannon | 410-827-8699
Queenstown Premium Outlets LLC
Y
YABLONSKI, Erika | 410-858-8934
Island Massage & Bodyworx
YATES, Michael | 410-827-7048 ext.302
Chesterwye Center
YERKES, Jay | 443-282-0063
Rosin Creek Collaborative
YOUNG-CARRASQUILLO, Penny 410-758-2922
Wye River Upper School
ZANG, Charlotte | 410-635-4045
Queen Anne’s at Home
ZANG, Charlotte | 443-566-0040
Zang Writing
ZELLER, Lyndee | 410-643-5500
Eastern Shore Dental Care
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Area Elected Officials
UNITED STATES CONGRESS
Senator Chris Van Hollen
709 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510.2003
Phone: 202.224.8858
Senator Angela Alsobrooks
309 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510.2002
Phone: 202.224.4524
Congressman Andy Harris
Kent Island Office
100 Olde Point Village, Suite 101 Chester, MD 21619
By Appointment Only
Phone: 410-643-5425
STATE OF MARYLAND
Governor Wes Moore
State House, 100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21404
410.974.3901
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller
State House, 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21404
410.974.2814
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown
200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
410.576.6300
Comptroller Brooke Lierman
P.O. Box 466
Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building Annapolis, MD 21404.0466
410.260.7801
STATE LEGISLATURE
Senator Steve Hershey, Jr.
Delegate Jeff Ghrist
Delegate Jay Jacobs
Delegate Steve Arentz
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
County Commissioners
Jim Moran
Jack Wilson
Patrick McLaughlin
Phil Dumenil
Chris Corchiarino
County Commissioner’s Office
107 N. Liberty St. Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.4098
County Administrator — Todd Mohn
410.758.4098
County Attorney— Patrick E. Thompson
410.643.4000
Board of Education Members
Mathew Drayer
Carrie Sutherland
Kendra Eichler
Shannon Bent
Alexis Capes
QAC Departments, Commissions, and Boards
Parks Department
1945 4H Park Road, Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0835
Department of Planning & Zoning
110 Vincit Street, Suite 104
Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.1255
Board of Zoning Appeals — 410.758.1255
Board of Education
202 Chesterfield Ave Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.2403
Housing & Community Services
104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.3977
PUBLIC SAFETY
Dept. of Emergency Services
100 Communication Dr., Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.4500
QAC Fire and EMS Commission
110 Vincit Street, Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.6027 | qacfecrecruitment@gmail.com
Detention Center
500 Little Hut Dr., Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.3817
QAC Emergency Management
100 Communication Dr. Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0223
PUBLIC WORKS
Department of Public Works
312 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0925
Chief Roads Engineer — 410.758.0920
Solid Waste Supervisor — 410.758.0920
Mosquito Control — 410.758.2168
211 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617
JUDICIAL OFFICES
Circuit Court – Courthouse
200 N. Commerce Street Centreville, MD 21617
Clerk — 410.758.1773
Orphans’ Court — 410.758.0585
Register of Wills — 410.758.0585
District Court—Multi-Service Center Centreville, MD 21617
410.819.4000
State Office Building Centreville, MD 21617
Sheriff’s Department
Gary Hofmann, Sheriff
505 Railroad Avenue Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0770
State’s Attorney
Lance Richardson
107 N. Liberty Street Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.2264
INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
Animal Control
100 Commnication Drive Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.2393
Electrical Examiners & Liquor Control Board
110 Vincit Street, Suite 104 Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.1255
Electrical, Building & Plumbing Inspector
Middle Department Inspection Agency 8673 Commerce Dr., Unit 2 Easton, MD 21601
Voter Registration & Information (Election Board) 410-758-0832
Warrant Information . . . . . 410-758-0770
Wills (Register of Wills) 410-758-0585
JOIN YOUR COLLEAGUES IN THE CHAMBER TODAY! Membership Application
Your annual membership investment is determined by your number of employees. Please circle the amount that corresponds to your business on the following schedule: One time processing fee:
All applications for membership will be reviewed for eligibility and appropriateness for the organization. This review may include, but is not limited to, verification of business status and public records, and/or a personal interview. All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors before attendance or participation in any Chamber function or event. Applicants will be notified in writing of their application status within 30 days.
University of Maryland Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown is home to a wide range of medical specialists, providing our patients in Queen Anne’s County and its surrounding communities with accessible care, close to home.
First Floor
Diagnostic and Imaging Services
Suite 130 • For imaging appointments, call: 443-225-7474 • 3D Digital Mammography, Bone Density, Ultrasound, MRI, PET and X-ray. • Walk-in Laboratory Services available.
Second Floor
Multispecialty Suite
Suite 210 • (see practice listings at right)
Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Suite 230 • 410-822-1000, ext. 5338
Outpatient Rehabilitation Suite 280 • 410-827-3818
Third Floor
Outpatient Surgery Center Suite 300
Cardiovascular Diagnostics Center
Suite 310 • 410-822-1000, ext. 5805
12-Lead ECG, 3 day – 14 day event monitoring, Cardiac Stress Testing, Cardiac Ultrasound
UM SMG - Cardiology Suite 310 • 410-822-5571
UM Shore Regional Health Multispecialty Suite at Queenstown
• UMMS Cardiac Surgical 410-328-5842
• UMMS Cardiology (Adult) 410-328-7877
• UMMS Cardiology (Pediatric) 410-328-4348
• UM SRH Diabetes & Endocrinology 410-822-1000, ext. 5757
• UM SMG - Nephrology 410-820-9823
• UM SMG - Neurology & Sleep Medicine 410-770-5250
• UM SMG - Pulmonology 410-822-0110
• UM SMG - Urology 410-820-0560
• UMMS - Vascular Surgery 410-553-8300
• UM SMG - Women’s Health 410-820-4888
• UMMC Center for Weight Management & Wellness 410-328-8940
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