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ecember is overshadowed by the holidays- but the real joy is in the days of anticipation before. I love the look on a customer’s face when they come to the counter holding a treasure gently like some rare bird. They place it, with a canary-cat smile and declare this is perfect for that person. As tissue enfolds the gift and I slip it in a bag, even I can share the delightful satisfaction they feel. Giving is whipped cream- a lift to the heart; a smack of sunlight, especially if a shared history informs your choice of gift. The best gifts are those that show the depth of your understanding and love of another. They usually are not the expensive, flashy stash, but a smaller, lovingly wrapped bit, given shyly or with devilish fanfare- the reaction an anticipated gift-back. Giving gifts nurtures us- there are actual studies verifying better health, and increased happiness in those that give freely of their time, energy and (what is affordable to them.) Material stuff is just that, the golden gifts are those that reflect a glint of the giver’s time, if not in labor- then thought. Filling the Random Good’s section is always compelling- there are often stories behind the short answers folks are so generous to give me. These are gifts of shared joy, irony and sometimes tears. Our stories connect us. The holidays encourage full households and family anecdotes, mornings of touseled hair and pajamas, leisurely coffee with cookies (or pie!) for breakfast and brisk afternoon walks to work off the 3rd helping of mashed potatoes. So once again, it is time that is the very best gift. Time for the holidays and time for you and yours-
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contents the giving issue 6 DECEMBER calendar 38 Holiday Parades 41 Race Calendar 42 Train Gardens communities on Delmarva 44 Game On Challenge December chill-out 46 Garden Warrior make a wreath 48 Recipe sugar cookies 50 Season of Song! Joy to Delmarva 58 Above & beyond The Mullens 66 Random Goods; the best gift you’ve ever given... 64 What’s Next
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SING! Bay Country Barbershop, Mondays 6pm. Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough St., Easton, baycountrychorus.org 410-822-0952 Sweet Adelines,Mondays 7-9pm. Makermie Hall, N. Division St., Salisbury. oceanbaychorus.com 410-749-1194 WRITE: The Writers’ Bloc, meets 3rd Sat. 1- 3pm, Wicomico Library, Room 3, Salisbury. writersbloc.org 410-641-3450 CAMERA CLUB: easternshorecameraclub.com Workshops, meetings. Ocean Pines, 7pm, 2nd Monday, OP library oceanpinescameraclub.org 410-208-9048 Easton area; 7pm-9pm, 1st & 3rd Mondays. Wye Oak Room, Talbot County Com.Ctr. TOTS: Nature Tales & Craft for Tots; 10-11,1st & 3rd Wed., The Ward 410-742-4988 x104 Museum lobby, Salisbury. wardmuseum.org Tot Time Mondays, September 13 – November 8, 10:15 a.m. Ages 5 and under with an adult.Talbot County Free Library. tcfl.org 410-822-1629 DANCE:1st Sat. Ballroom Dances 7pm-YMCA, Peachblossom Rd. Easton. 7-8 pm Early bird instruction. Main dance 8-10:30. $12. All ages! 410-822-0566 EMBROIDERY: Chesapeake Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets 4th Mondays Bethany Lutheran Church, Camden Ave, Salisbury. 7pm. 410-749-3649 GENEOLOGY LUNCH The Dorchester County Historical Society, 3rd Wed. every month.1003 Greenway Drive in Cambridge, MD. 410-228-7953 MEETINGS: Lyme Disease meetings; last Mondays, 6:30 pm, The Greater Salisbury Building, next to WMDT-TV, in downtown Salisbury. 410-749-LYME
Institute for Retired Persons Tuesdays at 2 PM in SU’s Guerrieri Ctr during spring and fall semesters. Ages 50+, annual dues $20, reduced SU parking. Clubs, weekly speakers, trips. salisbury.edu/community/IRP 410-543-6150
CARVE: 4-7 p.m.wood carvers club, Ward Museum,909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury MD, wardmuseum.org 410-742-4988
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Snow Hill, along the scenic Pocomoke River, is a giving community, with several programs in place to quietly lend assistance when needed. A shining star among these is The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Christmas Needy Program, now in its 29th year. Coordinator Dena Holloway shares that the program was formed to help families in Worcester County who otherwise couldn’t have a Christmas by providing food, toys, clothing and other essentials as needed. Donations of new toys, non-perishable food and money are welcomed. Make checks out to WCSO Christmas Program and send to 1 West Market Street Room 1001, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Attention: Dena Holloway. You may email Dena at wcsosantahouse@gmail.com.
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Berlin, MD. Free, every Saturday & Sunday in December. Santa Claus visits Berlin! & Scenic Horse & Carriage Rides
Easton, MD. Saturdays at the Tidewater Inn, 101 E. Dover St.. Photos with Santa. Parades & Train Gardens . See articles! BINGO! *Tuesdays; Cambridge Elks Lodge, Lodge Rt. 50, 5pm*Saturdays 7pm Trappe VFD. 4001 Powell Ave. 25 games. *Fridays. Open 6:30/games7:30pm. Easton Vol. Fire Dept.,
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Delmarva Singles 1st Wed., age 50+, 6 pm potluck, Salisbury Chamber. 302-846-3138 ASK Activities Singles Klub, 2nd Wed (8th)., 6pm, Denny’s, Easton, rt. 50 410-745-2797 MUSIC: *Jam Thursdays.6pm-Eastern Shore Brewing. 605 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels.
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PLAY: Delmarva Scrabble Club 1st & 3rd Mon. Barnes & Noble, Salisbury. All levels of players welcome. Free! delmarvascrabbleblogspot.com The Chess Club 2nd &4th Wed., St Michaels Com. Ctr. 1-3pm. Novice to expert. Intro Chess/age 8+ 3-4:30pm each Wed.
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TOURS; Poplar Hill Mansion 1-4pm, 1&3rd Sun., Salisbury. poplarhillmansion.org 410-749-1776 Horn Point Lab, Cambridge, MD. Tour of Horn Point Lab- Call for times.
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, adults & children over 12. Group of 5 plus, tours@hpl.umces.edu 410-221-8383 Historic Cambridge,11am, 1hr, Saturdays. Fee$ Meet colonial-costumed guides at Long Wharf (High Street) cambridgemd.org 410-228-3575
Silent Peace Vigil Sundays, 2- 3pm Rte13 & College Ave, Salisbury, Signs available.If inclement weather call. 410-546-1466
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“Music: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime.” For the little ones: Musikgarten classes develop musical aptitude as well as coordination, language, and social skills. For Teens and Adults: Group piano classes are a fun, interactive way to learn & half the price of private lessons!
Susan Boone, Director sboone73@comcast.net
Licensed and Certified with Musikgarten & ACM Come to one Musikgarten toddler class for free. Call ahead to register. Prorated rates for class sessions already in progress.
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-31. Holiday Show/Sale Art League of OC, 94th St., Ocean City, Maryland. artleagueofoceancity.org
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-Jan. 23 Massachusetts Masters: Decoys, Shorebirds and Decorative Carvings Massachusetts craftsmen created a wider variety of shorebird species and forms than any other region. 3-Feb.6 Catching Shadows: Tintype Portraits & Recorded Voices of Native Americans on Maryland’s Eastern Shore” Reception 12/3, 5-7pm. Mon-Sat. 10- 5, Sun. 12-5 Fee$. Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury wardmuseum.org 410-742-4988 2-23 Small Holiday Works; Wednesday Morning Artists. Reception 12/11, 6-8 pm. Dorchester Center for the Arts, 321 High St., Cambridge, MD. dorchesterarts.org
410-228-7782 -30 Holiday Show & Sale 12/3 artists reception 5-7pm. Art Institute & Gallery, Mon. – Fri. 11 am – 3 pm. 212 W. Main Street, Downtown Salisbury 410-546-4748
9-16 -Graduating Senior Show Reception 12/9, 4-6pm. Mosely Gallery at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 410-651-7770 3-12/23 Kent Island Federation Arts Exhibit: Winter Reflections Wed.-Sat. 1-4pm. Kent Island Federation of Arts, Stevensville, MD. 410-643-7424
1-31 Juried Show Chestertown Arts League, Thurs, Fri 11-4, Sat 10-4pm. 312 Cannon St., Chestertown, Maryland 410-928-5012 -28 Delaware by Hand Masters Exhibit, Rehoboth Arts League, 12 Dodds Lane Rehoboth Beach, Delaware rehobothartleague.org 302-227-8408
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Center Gallery, Hours: Mon.,Wed., Fri. 1-4pm. Salisbury, Maryland. 410-543-6312 SEND US LISTINGS: in above format, short & sweet and before the 1st of the previous month if you want us to include it in our calendar section.
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4 – Feb. 13, 2011 Constructed Spaces: Contemporary Color Photography Easton Academy of the Arts, 106 South St., Easton, Maryland. academyartmuseum.org 410-822-2787
Salisbury University Galleries, Salisbury, Md. -16. “Biannual B.F.A. & Art Students Exhibit” President’s Award Reception:
12/10, 6-8pm. Fulton Hall Gallery; Tues.-Fri. 10-4pm. 410-548-2547 -17 15th Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar Exclusive gifts from all over the world are available Atrium Gallery; Mon.-Fri.10-4. 410-543-6100
-Dec.16 “New Media Senior Show” – Senior showcase.” TETC 352, 9-4pm., Electronic Gallery, Teacher Ed/ Tech. Center, Rm 113. Mon.-Fri.11-4pm, Sun. noon4pm. salisbury.edu/electronicgallery
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3 1st Friday*Easton 5- 9pm, 610-330-9940 3 1st Friday *Chestertown 5pm-8 410-778-0416 3 1st Friday* Snow Hill 5-8pm 410-632-3555 3 1st Friday * Ocean City 410-524-9433 10 2nd Friday* Berlin, 5pm-8pm. 443-735-0957 11 2nd Saturday *Cambridge; Downtown. 410-228-1000 11 2nd Saturday *Chincoteague; 6-10 pm 757-336-5636 17 3rd Friday * Salisbury 5-8pm 410-860-0657 24 4th Friday * Crisfield 5-8pm 410-860-0657 walk around downtown: our historic downtowns open their
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Great ideas for your Holiday Menu. 6pm, Ocean City Branch Worcester County Library - 10003 Coastal Highway; OC,MD. worcesterlibrary.org 410-524-1818
2-5* Amahl and the Night Visitors & Navidad Nuestra
7:30pm, *3pm. Performance Only - $10, one free with SU ID; Performance & Light Fare InterSat-Sun, 5-8pm Historic Homes & Churches of mission Social - $20. Holloway Hall, SU Campus, Main Street, Quantico, MD. (21st Annual) Salisbury. salisbury.edu 410-543-6386 historicquanticomd.com 410-548-1930
1 Candlelight Walking Tour
2 The Festival of Wreaths
2-4 ”Scrooge!”
7pm Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, Holiday Benefit Gala at Pleasant Day Adult Rehoboth Beach. The original musical version Day Care. 5:30 pm. 2474 Cambridge Beltway, of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Cambridge, MD. 410-228-0190 Join Ebenezer, Jacob Marley and the whole Cratchit family on a holiday adventure led by 2+ “Little Women, the Musical” ghosts and a whole cast of merry-makers! Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm clearspacetheatre.org 302-227-2270 2-5 Prince Theatre 210 High Street, Chestertown, MD. princetheatre.org 410-810-2060 3 Holiday Progressive Dinner Tour 9-12 Oxford Community Center, Rte 333, Ox- 6pm Eastville, VA. (5th Annual, North Hampton ford, MD. tredavonplayers.org 410-226-0061 County). 757-331-0059
2 Annual Lewes Hospitality Night 3,4,5 Victorian Weekend 6-9pm Lewes merchants host shopping and complimentary refreshments. leweschamber.com
Breakfast with Santa, Blacksmith at Work, Victorian Teas, Calvin B. Taylor House Museum 877-465-3937 Open Houses , Berlin, MD. 410-641-4775
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Children ages 5-12 enjoy a captivating lesson including a take-home craft, outdoor lesson, interactive games and activities. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Topics vary each month. ($5 per child). 1-2:30pm. Ward Museum, Salisbury. wardmuseum.org 410-742-4988
3 Milford Holiday Stroll
Fri. 3 Milford Holiday Stroll 5-8pm downtownmilford.org 302-839-1180
3-5 CHRISTMAS ON THE CREEK
Oxford, MD. Activities scheduled all over town. oxfordmd.org 12/ 5 - Holiday Auction at the Oxford 3-5 Chester River Chorale Community Center. Benefit event features Holiday Concert 3rd-8pm, 5th-3pm. $15. A Choral concert featur- fabulous gift items and great getaways. Live ing organ, brass and percussion ensemble,. The and silent auction, starts at 6pm. Chester River Chorale, with guest artist Cantor Gary Schiff, will sing music of two religious traditions, as well as familiar secular carols of the season. Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College, Chestertown, MD. chesterriverchorale.org 410-810-1438
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The Children’s Beach House, 2010 Holiday Art Show and Auction. 6-7pm Lewes, DE. Featuring local wildlife artist, Richard Clifton chbinc.org. 302-645-9184
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Learn to make Fun- Fabulous Jewelry. Perfect for holiday gifts! 7-10pm. $25. Dorchester Center for the Arts. 321 High St. Cambridge, MD. dorchesterarts.org 410-228-7782
4 Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
at The Julia A Purnell Museum, 10am-4pm, Refreshments and kids’ activities, Snow Hill, Maryland. 410-632-0515
4-5 19th Century Christmas
Give the gift of real security to protect those you care about all year. Do you hand your credit cards to servers at restaurants? Do you sign your credit cards?
12-4pm, at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Snow Hill, fee. 410-632-2032
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4 Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Do you keep your social security number in your wallet or purse?
7:30 Mariner’s Bethel Church - Rt. 26 & Central Avenue, Ocean View. “Holiday Joy.” Traditional seasonal favorites! Janice Chandler Soprano, Ryan DeRyke, Baritone midatlanticsymphony.org 888-846-8600
4 MacTavish’s Market
8am-2pm. Crisfield Fire Dept. Craft show is FREE to attend. Vendors are $20. christmasincrisfield.com 410-968-2500
4 Open House & Member Exhibit
10 am - 4 pm Somerset County Arts Council. 26430 Burton Avenue, Crisfield, MD Prizes, raffle and more! 410-968-2787
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WHITEHAVEN BAZAAR C
atch the Holiday Spirit at the Annual Bazaar in the One-Room Schoolhouse, 2740 Church Street in Historic Whitehaven, Maryland.
December 4th & 5th.
An array of handmade wreaths, crafts, baked goods and works by local artists will be available. A quilt raffle will benefit the Whitehaven Heritage Association. Saturday 8am- 3pm; Sunday noon- 3pm (410) 873-2012 for further information.
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9am-2pm Millsboro Civic Center. Craft vendors for gift shopping, food and special surprises for the kids. Millsboro Chamber of Commerce. millsboro@intercom.net 302-934-6777
4-5 Christmas in Caroline
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this great event featuring crafts, collectibles, gifts, country store, fresh arrangements and wreaths and a silent auction. There will also be costumed characters, photos with Santa, and a kids make-it-take-it workshop. Email jdwooters@comcast.net. 4-H Park, Detour Road off Route 16, Denton. carolinemd.org 410-479-0565
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Sponsored by the Friends & Families of Asbury Green Chappel Inc and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society at the Krystal Q in Easton, MD from 8pm to midnight. XPD Band & Show of Annapolis. Benefit $$. 410-822-8403
A Maryland Citizens’ Conference on Offshore 4 Holiday Harmony! 7pm Delmar High School. “Seventh Annual Wind Power. register 9-10am; Conference 10- 3:30pm
The Westin Hotel
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD. tickets $15.
marylandoffshorewind.org chesapeakeclimate.org
Christmas Festival of Harmony” Ocean Bay Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International. Guest Quartet, PARTY LINE, 3rd place 2010 Regional Winners, First State Harmonettes Chorus, Sweet Adelines, International, The Peninsulaires, plus in-chapter quartets. tickets$. 410-742-1194
4 MIDNIGHT MADNESS ST. MICHAELS Shop ‘til Midnight with refreshments, snacks, and special sales for that day and evening. Get Lucky tickets with every purchase for a big prize.
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Memories belong here.
With a mix of casual elegance and formal settings, the Museum is ideal for weddings, corporate functions, and special events. To make a reservation, contact Ida Heelan at 410-745-4944, or email iheelan@cbmm.org
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Navy Point, St. Michaels Harbor 410-745-2916 cbmm.org facebook.com/mymaritimemuseum
Make your next event a party to remember!
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Santa touches down in Oxford`s Town Park to light the Town`s Christmas Tree. oxfordmd.net Please bring canned goods for the needy .
4 Greensboro’s Lighting of the City Soundworks Entertainment, LLC is proud to present entertainer Brian Sea. With over twenty five years of experience, Brian Sea is a top notch professional Disc Jockey and master of ceremonies. Lets get your party started! We specialize in Wedding Receptions and Holiday Business Parties
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Parade ends at the Carnival Grounds with hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit from Santa! 6pm for parade, 7pm for the Lighting of the City. carolinemd.org 410-482-6222
4 Ridgely Old-Fashioned Christmas
10am-3pm. Free! Come to the Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit for train layouts, steampowered toys. Refreshments!Caroline County Library, North County Branch, Greensboro. 410-482-2173
4 Cookie Walk & Fine Arts/ Crafts Show 9am-2pm. Christ Church United Methodist Chestertown. christmethodistchestertown.org 410-778-0911 4 Christmas at Geddes-Piper
12-4pm. Fruit and evergreens offer a lovely Colonial Christmas at the headquarters to the Historical Society of Kent County. Come for afternoon tea, & anecdotes of Christmases past. 101 Church Ave., Chestertown, MD. kentcountyhistory.org 410-778-3499
4 Christmas in Princess Anne Call Soundworks Entertainment, LLC today.
410.845.6582 soundworksrocks@gmail.com
11am Parade, followed by lunch and pictures with Santa, arts & crafts for children, and a holiday movie. Downtown/ Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, Maryland. 410-651-0422
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4 Candlelight Tour Princess Anne,
Tour of private homes in historic district followed by holiday reception at Teackle Mansion. $ Advance tickets available. Somerset County Historical Society. teacklemansion.org 410-651-2238
4 Historic Lewes, DE. Christmas Celebration
Christmas Tour of Lewes: 10am-4pm Tour historic homes, museums iat Second and Shipcarpenter Streets. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 day of the tour. visithistoriclewes.org 302-645-7670 4,11,18 Photos with Santa Claus 78th Old Fashioned Christmas Parade: 5pm (rain/snow date: 12/7) Savannah Road to Saturdays Tidewater Inn, 101 East Dover Street, Market Street. leweschamber.com Easton, MD. 302-645-8073 Christmas Tree Lighting and Candlelight 4 Christmas for the Animals Caroling: Immediately following the parade in 11-noon. 6$/ child. Get crafty in our Education Center as we have fun making tasty treats for our Zwaanendael Park. Song sheets and candles animal friends. Pemberton Park, Salisbury, MD. will be distributed! ! 410-860-2447
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The historical society is sponsoring a decorated house tour with an evening reception at the Teackle Mansion for $15 . includes the tour, free wine bar, heavy hors ‘dourves, live music. Handmade Christmas decorations & a silent auction. Enjoy the 11am Christmas parade and family fun all day. At 6 pm see the tree lighting ceremony! princessannemainstreet.com Tickets: 410.651.2238 at shop below
4 Guided Birdwalk
8am Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge with a Veteran Birder. Come experience the changing of the seasons! Meet at the Visitor Center, the walk lasts 3 to 4 hours. 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge, MD. 410-228-2677
4 Santa’s Open Golf Tournament
10am register at River Run Golf Club, 11am Shotgun start, $75 per player plus one new, unwrapped gift for a child. Breakfast, Contests, Gift, Dinner Reception and Auction. Berlin, Maryland. Sponsorship available. Please contact Big Brother Big Sisters. biglittle.org 410-543-2447
4 Holiday Greens Sale Books by local authors Local historical maps Antique furniture Vintage purses Lamps, china, glassware Oriental rugs & more!
QUILT RAFFLE! 11765 Somerset Avenue
Downtown Historic Princess Anne Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10-4 Fresh local greens, decorated wreaths, swags, roping, boxwood trees and other natural materials for sale. Adkins Arboretum Visitors Center, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely, MD adkinsarboretum.org 410-634-2847, ext 0
4 Christmas Market
at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery 12-6pm Buy unique gifts by local artists this afternoon. Sip mulled wine like a traditional German Weihnachtsmarkt! 4225 New Bridge Rd. Vienna MD. laytonschance.com info@laytonschance.com
4 Cookie FUN!
11am Cookie Jar decorate cookies with baker Kathy Berezoski, Snow Hill branch Library.
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Always something special! Tues. - Sat., 9am to 5:30pm boutique & cafe Antiques
Art, Gifts
&Home Decor 410.651.4999
11779 Somerset Avenue, Downtown Princess Anne 4 “Heck with the Malls!”
9am-2pm artists, fine crafters, and a town wide open house. The Centre for the Arts, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. arts4u.info 410-758-1553
4 Santa’s Workshop, ages 5 and up
1-4pm. FREE! Dorchester Center for the Arts, 321 High St. Cambridge, MD. dorchesterarts.org 410-228-7782
4 MIDDAY madness Sale
Come to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 304 Talbot Street, St. Michaels. New and recycled jewelry, boutique items and delicious baked goods will be available. Doors open at noon thru late evening. Contact the church office. 410-745-2534
4 A Farmer’s Christmas
2pm, 5$. Holiday crafts that children can make & take home, stories, activities, historical craft inside and outdoors in the 4 Eagle’s Nest Christmas Open House demonstrations lantern lit Lockerman Landing Village & more. 10-4pm. Friends of Blackwater’s Eagle Nest Come see Mrs. Claus & her elves. Bookstore provides specially priced items for Delaware Agricultural Museum, 866 N. DuPont sale for Christmas shopping, vendors with 302-734-1618 wildlife items, demonstrations, crafts, exhibits, Hwy., Dover, DE. children’s activities and refreshments.
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5 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
7-11am Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Benefit. oxfordfireco.com
5 Community Unity Dinner
Community Unity Spaghetti Dinner from 4pm-7pm at the Convention Center. Family fun & Santa! downtownrehoboth.com
5 Christmas Music of Mannheim
Steamroller 5pm Wicomico County Civic Center, Glen Avenue; Salisbury, MD. BroadwayinSalisbury.com 888-610-2929
5 Lunch with Santa
11am-2pm. Snow Hill Fire Company Auxiliary, tickets. 410-632-2115
5 Nutcracker Ballet
2pm at the Academy Art Museum, Easton, by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Reservation required. $25 per person. academyartmuseum.org 410-822-2787
7 Salisbury Pops
7:30 pm Free. Holloway Hall. SU Campus, Salisbury , MD. salisbury.edu 410-543-6385
8 Singles Sing
6pm. The Activities Singles Klub (ASK) general meeting and caroling! Denny’s in Easton on Highway 50. 410-673-1481
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Professional Pet Grooming Michelle’s Pretty Paws
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8 The Reindeer Monologues
Jeff Goode’s twisted tale of disgruntled underlings baring their Clause. Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut Street, Church Hill, Maryland. Admission charge. 410-758-1331
8 Lecture/booksigning
7pm. Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison on “Grief and Depression: Personal & Professional Perspectives” at the Avalon. A reception 5-6:30 pm will be held at Scossa. Benefits the Mental Health Association’s education programs. tickets/donations. mhamdes.org 410-822-0444
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December-11th Picture’s with Santa, handcrafted pet products, refreshments, baked goods, pets toys & treats for sale. Free pet treats for all pets who come to party. 10am-4pm. Hope to see you there!
9 &15 Holiday Music
with Frank Nanna and Todd Crosby 7 pm Hear your favorite holiday music to ring in the season with these talented musicians. 9th -Snow Hill Branch, 15th-Ocean Pines Branch. worcesterlibrary.org 410-208-4014
10 Party for Preservation
6pm. Celebrate the season and support land conservation. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by LORA, music by The Folk Heroes, drinks, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Tickets $45. Poplar Hill Mansion, Salisbury. lowershorelandtrust.org 410-641-4467
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10 JOYEUX NOEL
December 11 1-4pm at the Salisbury Zoo
Caroling, Dancing, Crafts for Kids, Visit with Santa, Cookie Decorating & Craft Fair some activities involve a small fee
410.548.3188
Critter Christmas
Film and discussion. In 1914, During World War 1, French, Scottish and German soldiers on the Western front call for an informal and unauthorized truce to celebrate Christmas with one another. 6PM Unitarian Fellowship 2812 Old OC Rd. Salisbury. uufs.net 410-749-0264
10 Downtown Denton’s Miracle on Market
5:30-7:30pm Celebrate the Season at Denton’s Miracle on Market Street. Take a free ride on the Candy Cane Express. Visit Santa, view holiday windows and gingerbread houses! carolinemd.org 410-479-4315
11Santa Swim
9-11am. Swim/plunge (period dress encouraged). Benefit for the needy. Hyatt RegencyCambridge. careandsharefund@yahoo.com 410-228-5386
Waterman’s Inn 901 W. Main St., Crisfield
(410) 968-2119
Open year round Thurs.-Sun. lunch & dinner year round & breakfast is available Sundays. . always worth the trip .
F R E S H G O U R M E T FA R E at our place or yours. catering available
11 Tea with Mrs. Claus
noon & 1:30pm Governor Tawes Library, Crisfield. Enjoy tea, lunch & crafts for $12 christmasincrisfield.com 410-968-2500
11 Festive Christmas Tea & Lunch
11am-12:30pm & 12:30-2pm Old tyme Christmas spirit on a 130-acre historic 18thcentury farm near Chesapeake City. Reservations required. Historical Sinking Springs Herb Farm, Elkton, MD 410-398-5566
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11 Chestertown Holiday House Tour
1-5pm. This tour of notable private residences and public buildings decorated for the holidays is always a wonderful event. holidayhousetour.org 410-778-4179
11 UMES Gospel Choir Concert
5pm Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center This popular singing group always generates rave reviews for its energy and execution. UMES.edu 410-651-6575 or 651-6571
11,12 Santa’s Magic Workshop
4-7pm Have a great time making decorations and crafts, visit Santa, see the train garden, enjoy tasty goodies and hot chocolate, or take a hayride through the park’s Enchanted Campground. Martinak State Park. Denton. carolinemd.org 410-820-1668
11 Children’s Christmas Party
11am Santa & tasty fun. Ocean City Branch library. 10003 Coastal Hwy, OC, MD. 410-524-1818
11 Santa’s Workshop
Children of all ages can make treasured gifts and decorations for their family and shop in a special store created just for them. St. Michaels, MD. 410-745-6073
11 Ridgely Live Nativity Pageant
7:30pm. Costumed actors, animals & live music depict the Christmas story at Ridgely’s Annual Live Nativity Pageant. Lot beside town office. carolinemd.org 410-643-1067
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watercolor . photography . jewelry . fiber
metal . quilts . mixed media . glass . pottery oils . silent auction . kids art table
11 A Holiday with Charlotte Paulsen
11 Onancock Christmas
Homes Tour and Music Festival 2-6pm. See historic wharf town’s finest homes, all decked out for the season. Listen to holiday music, including the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore, at the free Music Festival 4 - 8 pm. Enjoy the Roland Major and J.L. Smith Gospel Choir at Kerr Place. Finish your afternoon with sounds of the season at the Music Festival held in the Historic Cokesbury Church. The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore will be among those performing “A Christmas Story” at the North Street Playhouse. onancock.org 757-787-7904
11 Wobble your Gobble Dance
8pm- midnight at Sailwinds Park. Music by RYDERZ. Must be 21 or older, Sponsored by the Dorchester County YMCA. 410-221-0505
7:30 Salsibury University - Salisbury, MD. salisbury.edu/sso 410-548-5587
11 Milton Annual Holly Festival
10-3pm A festive Day in Milton! Holly wreath workshop. The Fire Hall hosts local craft artists, collectibles, homemade bakery and condiments, jewelry, and much more. historicmilton.com 302-684-1101
11 Children’s Christmas Party
11am OC Branch Worcester County Library. 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland. Santa & refreshments. worcesterlibrary.org 410-524-1818
11 Winter Waterman’s Festival
10 am- 4 pm. Delmarva Discovery Center. Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland. 11 MOSAIC 2nd Saturday Artwalk 2Meet local waterman, try seafood samples! 2-5pm. Nine fine art galleries present an exciting exhibition as well as host gallery receptions. delmarvadiscoverycenter.org 410-957-9933 rehobothmosaic.com
12 31st Luminaria Event
11 DECEMBER HOLIDAY
7-11pm DANCE PARTY ! Easton Elks Lodge. dancingontheshore.com
11 Joyful Jingles
Ocean Pines Branch Worcester County Library - 11107 Cathell Road; Berlin, MD. Join Hilma & Kathryn Munson for a special holiday concert. Interactive performance for kids and families. Fun for all ages! worcesterlibrary.org 410-208-4014
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6-9pm. Vienna, MD. 1,500 luminaries, house tour (charge). Visit Santa, Heritage Museum and churches. Entertainment at various locations. viennamd.org 410-376-3413
12 Christmas Spectacular
3pm Historic Palace Theatre, Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA. The Nativity in Dance Handel’s Messiah Cantata Tickets $. artsentercapecharles.org 757-331-2787
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12 Open House Sharptown Historical Museum 12/2 Keller Willams 8 pm. unique rock
12/4 Don McLean 8pm American Pie
12/7 Eileen Ivers
8pm Holiday Fiddle
12/10 Chris Smither & Susan Werner 8pm, folk favorites 12/11 Joe Holt 8pm Piano Jazz 12/16 Will Hessler 8pm, Comedy
12/17 Suzy Boggus 8pm. Holiday Show
12/17 Eric Byrd Trio
2-4 Celebrate Christmas! Food...Music...Fun. sharptowngov.com 443-880-0418
12 Sunday Bird Walk n’Talk Series
Winter Songbirds 2 - 4 PM. An exploration of the habitat, identification and calls of different bird groups. Following a group introduction, adults and children will split up for specialized hikes. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. Cost $10.00/adult; $5/child. 410-822-4903
12 Holiday Sing-along
2pm Ocean City Branch Worcester County Library - 10003 Coastal Highway; OC,MD. Mr. Ellsworth Wheatley accompanies us on the piano. Song sheets provided. Voices needed!! worcesterlibrary.org 410-524-1818
12 Steeple Walk
6:30pm Downtown churches: Open House & 8pm Charlie Brown Xmas Seasonal Music. seafordhistoricalsociety.com 302-628-9500 12/19 Messiah Sing In 4pm call 410.463.1466
13 Holiday Dinner
Westside Historic Society’s new members welcome! 6:30 Layton’s Chance Winery. 4225 New Bridge Rd. ,Vienna MD barrencreekheritage.org 410-228-1205
17-19 “SWING” Nutcracker Ballet
20th Anniversary 7pm( 19th 2pm) Nandua High School, tickets $$. esoartscenter.org 757-442-3226
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17 Revelation Ringer’s
Christmas Concert 7-8pm Asbury Church Music Department, Salisbury. FREE. robert@asburyweb.org
18 Legislative Breakfast
8am. “Concerned Citizens of the Mid-shore” 3rd Saturdays. Open to all political forum - Designed to inform Business Owners and Citizens of the legislative issues before the Federal, State, Regional & Local Governments. Jim’s Restaurant, 208 Sunburst Hwy., Cambridge, MD 21613. All relevant Political/Civic leaders are welcome to appear in person and speak or submit legislative updates for presentation. 410-476-3207
18 Twas the Night Before Christmas 1:30 The North Street Play-
Salisbury’s newest! jewelry & giftware boutique
house, 34 Market Street, Onancock, VA. $8 tickets. northstreetplayhouse.org 757-787-2050
18 Cambridge Main Street’s Dads & Kids Holiday Outing
11:30am Dads are notorious last-minute shoppers, and Dec. 18 is the last Sat. before Christmas. facebook.com/CambridgeMainStreet cambridgemainstreet.com
18 Writers Bloc of the Eastern Shore
meeting 1-3pm downstairs Wicomico Library Main branch Room 3. Salisbury. thewritersbloc.org 443-880-7283
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18 Santa’s Workshop Toy Building 1-3pm, Tawes Museum, Crisfield. Build
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas... toys.books.gifts.gear Historic Downtown Princess Anne
11779 Somerset Avenue
410-621-5398 barefootbabyboutique.com
a toy as Santa’s Helper - $5 includes snack. christmasincrisfield.com 410-968-2500
18,19 AN A CAPPELLA CHRISTMAS
A Christmas and Holiday celebration done all a cappella, a specialty of the Tidewater Chamber Singers. 8pm, 12/18 at Academy Art Museum, Easton, 4pm 12/19 Christ Church in Cambridge, MD. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, students are free. tidewaterchambersingers.org 1-888-752-0023
19 Crisfield Holiday Home Tours 2-7pm Tour begins at Gov. Tawes Library $15. christmasincrisfield.com 410-968-2500
19 YMCA Flick & Float
2-4pm Pocomoke YMCA, “A Christmas Story”
23 4th Thursday Kiddos Movie
3:30 pm: Pocomoke City Branch Worcester County Library - 301 Market Street; Pocomoke, MD worcesterlibrary.org 410-957-0878
19 “It’s a Wonderful Life” kCelebratek
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4 Historic Palace Theatre, Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA. Party at the Palace Pot Luck Dinner Featuring “It’s a Wonderful Life” .artsentercapecharles.org 757-331-2787
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Specializes in locally dyed yarns, great gifts for knitters, plus unique Frivolous Fibers of Yarn Emporium collections jewelry, potteryis a very u LYS specializing in locally hand-dyed yarns and hand-stitched silk purses. functional gifts for the yarnaholics. Lovely c your yarnaholic
112 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD.
of jewelry, pottery, and hand-stitched silk Mon-Sun 10-5pm scattered throughout the shop. 112 N. Talb class schedules visit frivolousfibers.com St.ForMichaels, 410-745-6580, Mon-Sun: 10schedules visit www.frivolousfibers.com.
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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!! 31 First Night Talbot 2011
6pm-midnight! EASTON....First Night gets a little bigger every year. Downtown is full of fun things to do for adults and children. Bring the whole family back to the Avalon for dancing and the Countdown to Midnight. Easton, MD. firstnighttalbot.com 410-820-8822
& bar for your company party, 31 OC New Year’s Eve wine & cuisine evening, Townwide celebrations, concerts, live music. Special packages! 800-OC-OCEAN business luncheon or family celebration! Salisbury Art
& Framing fine art & contemporary craft 213 N. Boulevard Salisbury, MD
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2 Georgetown Christmas Parade
7pm. from Front Street - West Market St., around The Circle, to Grace Church, East Market St. georgetowncoc.com 302-856-1544
2 Berlin Christmas Parade
7pm. Downtown Berlin, MD. townofberlinmd.com 410-641-4245
3 Selbyville Christmas Parade
7pm. Church St., Selbyville. Marching bands, antique cars, beauty queens, floats and Santa! thequietresorts.com 302-539-2100
4 Chincoteague Christmas Parade
7-8:30pm. Main St. to East Side Dr., Chincoteague, VA.757-336-6161
4 Easton Christmas Parade
7pm. Old Tyme Christmas Parade, Brewer’s Lane on N. Harrison St., to Dover, North Washington, TalbotTown and ends at Brewer’s Lane. eastonmd.org
4 Ocean City Christmas Parade
11am. Wonderful holiday parade with high school bands, floats & marching units. Activities in Gold Coast Mall post parade. Parade route tentatively: 100th Street north to 115th Street at mall. ococean.com 410-524-9000
4 Millsboro Christmas Parade
10am. From M&T Parking Lot thru downtown Millsboro, DE. millsboro@intercom.net 302-934-6777
4 North East Christmas Parade 12noon. West Cecil Avenue to Main Street to Walnut Street. northeastmd.org 410-287-5801
parades!
4 Cambridge/Dorchester Christmas Parade Begins on High Street- on to Poplar Street, Race Street, to the intersection of Race & Washington Streets. Awards presented in many catagories.christmasparade.org or 410-228-3092
4 Greensboro Christmas Parade
6pm for parade, 7pm for the Lighting of the City. Parade ends at the Carnival Grounds with hot chocolate, cookies and Santa! erin.brabrand@greensboromd.com carolinemd.org 410-482-6222
4 Princess Anne Christmas Parade
11am Parade, Downtown and on to the Teackle Mansion, followed by lunch & pictures with Santa, crafts for children, and a holiday movie, Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne. townofprincessanne.com 410-651-0422.
4 Lewes Christmas Parade
5pm. 78th Old Fashioned Christmas Parade:(rain/snow date: 12/7) Begins at Lewes Ninth Grade Academy on Savannah Road to Market Street. leweschamber.com 302-645-8073
5 Salisbury Christmas Parade
2pm Starts on Mt. Hermon Road & Civic Ave, running down to East Main Street. salisburyjc.com
6 Snow Hill Christmas Parade
7pm downtown, Snow Hill, Rain date 12/8,snowhillmd.com 410-546-2080
11 Crisfield Christmas Parade 6 pm. Main Street, Crisfield, MD. christmasincrisfield.com 410-968-2500
roll with us!
Burnett-White tire & auto 412 E. Main Street, Salisbury www.burnettwhite.com 410-742-2222 Your Hometown Auto Center 69 years young
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11 HCI Santa Shuffle 5k Run/1 11 Rehoboth Beach Seashore Mile Fun Walk . MAC Center, Marathon and Half Marathon 9:30am start. ESRC providing race timing, finish line and results. Volunteers needed. Email kmselph@ comcast.net. Holly Community, Inc. 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD. Registration 8-9am/ Start 9:30am Registration is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 day of the event hollycommunity.org 443-260-0822 Proceeds to benefit : Individuals with disabilities
7am Rehoboth Avenue and the bandstand (Rehoboth Beach, DE.) Registration:lin-mark.com
11 Santa Swim
9-11am. Swim/plunge. Benefit for the needy. Hyatt Regency-Cambridge. careandsharefund@yahoo.com 410-228-5386
11 Berlin 5K Reindeer Run
9am The Atlantic Hotel, Main Street, Berlin, MD. Register by 12/9 noon ($20.) Santa & carriage rides begin at 11am!
JANUARY 1 Penguin Swim
Registration at noon; swim at 1pm Princess Royale Hotel, 91st St & Ocean. OC, MD. Benefit Atlantic General Hospital. 410-641-9644 atlanticgeneral.org
1 Fenwick Freeze
9am-11am Bayard St., Fenwick Island, DE. Benefit local lifeguards 302- 539-3011, ext. 204 .
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Club Meetings Every Wednesday night year-round at 7:30 pm 410-742-9325 or 302-856-9250 *
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the best part of our house. Dad had built us a ping-pong table that opened to reveal a train wonderland. He had wrestled chickenwire and paper mache into rolling hills intersected by tunnels and twig lined streets where matchbox cars purred along on finger power. The launch of this captivating family focus culminated with the sale of Dad’s coveted big metal trainset from his childhood. The heavy engine was almost 10 inches long and chugged with a deeply stoic power. But Dad knew it’s sale would fund a return of several entire HO scale trains, miles of track, a small village of buildings, road signs and tiny plastic people. Holidays and birthdays guaranteed an additional coal car, circle of track or lilliputian gas station. Building a tiny kingdom where contentment rides in watching a merry little engine merely going forward is a real holiday!
Visit one of the many train gardens scattered across Delmarva for a sweet little journey.
1-30 Cambridge Rescue Fire Company Mon.-Fri. 6-9pm, Sat./Sun. 1-4 & 6-9pm. At the old Firehouse, 307 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD. 76th Annual Train Garden! FREE. Accepting nonperishables for Christmas food Drive. rescuefirecompany.org 410-228-1211 1-26 Pocomoke River Canoe Company Saturdays and Sundays 1pm to 4pm. 2 River Street, (next to the Rt. 12 drawbridge) Snow Hill MD. The Corddry Company Crossing Train Garden is reminiscent of Snow Hill many years ago. Children and their families will love this recently renovated enchanted wonderland reduced to “O” gauge. (Closed Christmas Day) snowhillmd.com 410-546-1700
4 & 11 Sudlersville Train Station Museum, 10am-2pm. 101 Linden Street, Sudlersville, MD. Old Fashioned Christmas. Museum open, model train running, refreshments. historicqac.org 410-438-3501 4, 5, 11, 12 Museum of Eastern Shore Life Noon-5pm. 126 Dulin Clark Road, Centreville, MD. Christmas Train Show. All kinds of electric trains and antiques, from Z to G, in the 4-H Exhibition Hall. Christmas village, Santa Claus will be present, refreshments. info@mesl.us museumeslife.org 410-758-8640
4 Ridgely Old-Fashioned Christmas 10am-3pm. Free! Come to the Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit for train layouts, steam-powered toys. Refreshments! Caroline County Library, North County Branch, Greensboro 410-482-2173 -12/21 Blue Heron Christmas Tree Farm, weekdays except Wednesdays, 1pm - 5pm, 4&5, 1/8&9, 1/11&12 Weekends, 9am - 5pm. 317 Devers Branch Del-Mar-Va Model Railroad Club Road, Centreville, MD. “Choose-and-cut” Saturdays 11-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm Christmas trees, wreaths, and roping. Our Downtown Delmar, at 103 State Street on farm has a kid’s outdoor train display and the second floor of Camelot Hall. State we provide free hayrides beginning at 1pm Street {RT 54} is the main East/West route on weekends. blueherontreefarm.com through Delmar. We are just one block east of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Look for and follow the signs. 410-742-9325 or 302-856-9250
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The holiday season, which begins for most Americans with Thanksgiving and continues through New Year’s Day, often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name a few. So much for peace and joy, right? # Be realistic. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children can’t come to your house, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails, dvd movies or skype. Do something new and special! Don’t Mope. # Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don’t live up to all your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. Be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they’re feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression too. # Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. # Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Leave in some swing-time or quiet time. Don’t overdo. # Don’t abandon healthy habits. Don’t let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. Have a healthy snack before holiday parties so that you don’t go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks. Continue to get plenty of sleep and physical activity. # Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Take a walk at night and stargaze. Listen to soothing music. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm. Slow down.....live in the “present”.
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Monthly listing of Shore Health System’s Programs & Events throughout the Mid-Shore
December Health Events For details about these events go to www.shorehealth.org or call (410) 822-1000 ext. 5222
Screenings Blood Pressure Breast Cancer
Support Groups
Prostate Cancer Cancer Stroke Diabetes Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Events
Childbirth Education Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Labor & Delivery
Saturday, December 4 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Breastfeeding
Saturday, December 11 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
Infant CPR
Monday, December 13 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
In the Bag Sale
Classes
Diabetes Education
Memorial Hospital, Easton 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757
Welcome Cancer Patients
Thursday, December 9 Shore Regional Cancer Center, Easton 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 410-820-6800, ext. 2257
Look Good Feel Better
Monday, December 20 Shore Regional Cancer Center, Easton 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 410-820-6800
Thursday, December 9 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge
Jewelry Sale
Thursday, December 16 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Memorial Hospital, Easton
Exceptional Care, Every Day.
www.shorehealth.org
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GARDEN
Garden Warrior...................... make a wreath Making a wreath is fun anytime, but in the season of red berries and curiously beautiful dried weeds it is a great excuse to dive into the nearest field and come out with an armful. I made a rosemary wreath merely because my plant needed a good cropping- but don’t limit yourselves! My dear friend Bobby Stadler and I use our wreath day as a great excuse to leap off our respective treadmills and steal a brisk afternoon to deposit delicate pine branches, holly, blueberried cypress, sage and rosemary on to the wooden patio table and set to work. She wins in the bringing the most fabulous cuttings to the “table department! 1) Locate some wild grapevine. Easy to find, ever obtrusive grapevine has a severe Napoleon Complex, so in wrenching it from the tree it is strangling you conduct a win/win. You save a tree! You get the base for your wreath. The best vines for wreaths are live, flexible strands about 1/8-1/4 in diameter. You should have a nice 15-20 foot length, after picking yourself up from the ground after pulling with all your might, when the vine snaps free. Yank 2 of these loose and bend them round to form a 20 inch wide circle. Intertwine the loose ends and lock them in place by weaving them back into the tangle. Once you have your circle secured, begin inserting cuttings of whatever plant you’ve pillaged-(mixing up a few varieties makes a lovely wreath) In these pictures I am using just rosemary, as I love it’s fragrance. As I wove the cuttings into the ring of vines, going round in the same direction so stem covers stem, I began to dream of how fabulous the wreath would look upon my door. But no! even better, I am going off to see my friend Katy in Pennsylvania- and what better gift than a rosemary wreath. This really got me working and I must say the rosemary bush got a nice trim. Simply continue inserting short branches until your wreath looks full and balanced. Feel free to wrestle the unruly parts of your wreath into submission. You are the boss, and a little pruning is not a crime. Once your wreath is fat and you are happy- by all means apply a bow, pinecones or even seashells. Add a bit of wireor a hanger to secure it to the door.- I must warn you- making wreaths is addictive. You may wish to figure out how to make live pine swags to adorn your front porch.... no worries- I’ll tell you how. Go on the Garden Warrier blog- they are but a bit of wire and ingenuity. Log on at cecalendarguide.com
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“You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do.� -Jerry Garcia
Greg Felthousen, DDS, MS
Specialist in Periodontics Fellow University of Maryland Implant Prosthodontics 304 Dogwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 (410)548-1096 www.dentalimplantsforlife.com
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SUGAR COOKIES
* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter * 1/2 cup sugar * 1 large egg * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract * 3 cups all-purpose flour
recipes
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt * Ornamental Frosting (optional) * Coarse sugar crystals, candy bits
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat butter and sugar until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and creamy. On low speed, beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder, and salt until blended. 2. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; flatten each piece into a disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to roll. (Or place dough in freezer 30 minutes.) 3. On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll 1 piece of dough 1/8 inch thick. With floured 3-inch to 4-inch cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; wrap and refrigerate trimmings. Place cookies, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. 4. Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. 5. When cookies are cool, frost with cookie frosting/ royal frosting or decorate with sugars and candies.. Set cookies aside to allow frosting to dry completely, about 1 hour. Store in tightly covered container (with waxed paper between layers if decorated) at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or in freezer up to 3 months. Nice activity to do with friends or family.
happy holidays! Lovely to make together!
Wonderful gifts for teachers, neighbors & friends!
holiday music
all over delmarva hear- music made of holiday cheer 2, 4, 5 Mid-Atlantic Symphony n the need of Orchestra Holiday Concert
ibelting out some
christmas carols? Wishing for a soothing night of symphony? Tis the season for some singingSo listen up;
ipages n the following you’ll find a
selection of music to see over the holidays, as well as more than a few opportunities to keep a song in your heart all year long!
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“Holiday Joy” Traditional seasonal favorites. Janice Chandler, Soprano. Ryan DeRyke, Baritone. 12/2 7:30 Easton Church of God, Easton. 7:30 Mariner’s Bethel Church - Rt. 26 & Central Avenue, Ocean View, DE 12/5 3pm Community Church, Racetrack Rd, Ocean Pines. midatlanticsymphony.org
888-846-8600
Chester River Chorale Holiday Concert
. 3-5
3rd-8pm 5th-3pm. $15. A Choral concert featuring organ, brass and percussion ensemble. The Chester River Chorale, with guest artist, Cantor Gary Schiff, will sing music of two religious traditions, as well as familiar secular carols of the season. Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College, Chestertown, MD chesterriverchorale.org 410-810-1438
Tidewater Chamber Singers P.O. Box 164, Easton, MD 21601-8901 tidewatercs@gmail.com tidewaterchambersingers.org info thanks to Lyn Banghart V.P.
The Tidewater Chamber Singers is a group of amateur and professional singers founded in 2001 to bring varied, exciting quality vocal chamber music to the Eastern Shore. We do a wide variety of music from the Renaissance to Contemporary and from a cappella arrangements to works with chamber orchestra. The Tidewater Chamber Singers have 22 members and have been singing together for about 9 years. Our music director is William R. Thomas. Our next performances will be Saturday, December 18, 8pm at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD. Sunday, December 19, 4pm at Christ Church in Cambridge, MD. This concert includes a variety of wonderful Christmas works by Samuel Barber, Dave Brubeck, John Rutter, Morten Lauridsen and Henryke Mikolaj Gorecki to name a few. On April 29 and 30 we will be performing Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and John Rutter”s “Requiem” with Chamber Orchestra. Join us; We are always looking for experienced new members to join this fun loving, very friendly group. However, our music comes first and hard work is required of all. An audition is required. tidewatercs@gmail.com
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4 “ Christmas Festival of Harmony” The Sweet Adelines Sweet Adelines,7pm Delmar High School. Guest Quartet, PARTY LINE, Adults: $10, Students and Seniors:$5, Door: $12. 410-742-1194
7 Salisbury Pops Concert
7pm Hollaway Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury. salisbury.edu
410-543-6385
9 An Musical Evening with Frank Nanna & Todd Crosby. 7pm
Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St. Snow Hill, MD. 410-632-3495 15 Encore! 7pm Ocean pines Branch, Ocean Pines Branch. 11107 Cathell RD. Berlin, MD worcesterlibrary.org 410-208-4014
11 Joyful Jingle
11am Hilma & Kathryn Munson interactive concert! Ocean Pines Branch. 11107 cathell RD. Berlin, MD. worcesterlibrary.org 410-208-4014
12 Holiday Music Sing-Along!
2pm OC branch Mr. Ellsworth Wheatley accompanies on Piano. Ocean City Branch. 10003 Coastal Hwy, OC, MD worcesterlibrary.org 410-524-1818
11 UMES Gospel Choir Concert 5pm Ella Fitzgerald
Performing Arts Center. This popular singing group always generates rave reviews for its energy and execution. UMES.edu 410-651-6575
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Mondays 7-9pm. Makermie Hall, N. Division St., Salisbury. 410-749-1194 oceanbaychorus.com sweetadelineintl.org
info. thanks to Elaine Manger
The original Salisbury Sweet Adeline chorus had it’s roots in 1966, disbanded for a number of years, then rechartered as The Ocean Bay Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International in 1985. As with any organization, our numbers flucuate with the times. Currently our roster lists 26 names which in addition to the active members, includes honorary members, duel chapter members and associate members. There are two other Sweet Adeline choruses on Delmarva. In Milford, Delaware there are The First State Harmonettes, (firststateharmonettes.com) in Berlin, The Delmarva Chorus. (delmarvachorus.com) For the men there are the tried and true Peninsulaires who have been ringing chords for almost 50 years. The Director or the music committee select the songs and arrange them in ‘Barbershop style.’ The 4-part harmony chord is the melody or lead surrounded by three other parts: Tenor, very high notes, Bass, very low notes and Baritone, whose notes can either be above or below the lead, but are important in making that unique barbershop sound.
Anyone familiar with The Music Man will remember the quartet, “The Buffalo Bills” as the school board singing “Lida Rose.” That’s barbershop Harmony! Every Spring, usually in April all the choruses and registered quartets in our region compete in Ocean City. The winners then go on to the International competition which this year was held in Seattle. We are very proud of a special quartet this year, MAXX FACTOR who came in #1 Internationally! Earlier this year they made it through a grueling 3 days on national TV appearing on “The All American Sing-Out.” And in 2008 sang on our “Fifth Annual Christmas Festival of Harmony” show. The best thing about being a Sweet Adeline are the rewards of individual achievement, performing and a sense of belonging. Harmony creates an atmosphere of camaraderie among its membership, and provide an opportunity for individual growth.That’s why I have been a member for more than 30 years. In fact, we just recieved a certificate honoring us for our 25 Anniversary as a chartered Chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Our next performance December 4th “Seventh Annual Christmas Festival of Harmony” Delmar High School, Delmar DE. Adults & Seniors $10, Students $5. We perform at area nursing homes, retirement communities and for other community service organizations. We perform whenever we can. All we need is a call and we will be there!
Join Us! 12 Open House Sharptown Museum & We rehearse every Monday night from Music 2-4 Celebrate Christ- 6:30 to 9 at the Wicomico Presbyterian mas! Food...Music...Fun. sharptowngov.com
443-880-0418
8,19 AN A CAPPELLA CHRISTMAS
A Christmas and Holiday celebration done all a cappella, a specialty of the Tidewater Chamber Singers. 
8pm, 12/18 at Academy Art Museum, Easton, 4pm 12/19 Christ Church in Cambridge, MD. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, students are free. tidewaterchambersingers.org. 888-752-0023
Church off Rt 50 on North Division St. Just turn right on Chestnut St. before you head into Newtown. For more information you can call our membership chairperson, Laura Masucci at 410-749-1194 OR
Bay Country Barbershop
Meet Mondays 6pm, Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough St., Easton. 410-822-0952
baycountrychorus.org
oceanbaychorus.com 410-749-1194
15 An Afternoon with firststateharmonettes.com Elsie & Charlie Milford, Delaware there are The First State Paperella & Friends! In Harmonettes, Holiday get together 2pm Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St. Snow Hill, MD. 410-632-3495 worcesterlibrary.org
410-632-3495
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delmarvachorus.com
in Berlin, The Delmarva Chorus.
peninsulaires.org
Tues. evenings 7:30 p.m., Faith Community Church 219 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD. 410-208-1326
joy to the world
WORLD . MUSIC
.SUNDAYS Radio Mundo 6-7pm Afropop Worldwide 7-8pm Brazilian Hour 8-9pm Putumayo World Music Hour 9-10pm
real music everyday. “WESM 91.3 –Delmarva’s source for Blues programs Saturday Afternoon & Evenings”
. jazz . world music . progressive radio .
get involved with music!
Peninsula Bluegrass
Laurel, DE. 302-856-6827
Seaford Community Concert Association Seaford, DE. 302-536-1384
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Salisbury University 1101 Camden Avenue Salisbury, MD 21801 dtbowden@salisbury.edu 410-548-5587
Coastal Concerts PO Box 685 Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-1539 smarbury@erols.com
Preservation Barbershop
8 Wilgus Court Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (302) 539-3448 nauticalmd@aol.com
Southern DE Choral Society 24 Henlopen Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 227-2227 sdchoralsociety.org
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Chester River Chorale,
The Chester River Chorale (CRC) is a 70-voice community chorus drawing from the Upper Eastern Shore, a wide range of age and experience. Members come together because they love to sing, learn new music, and enhance their vocal skills. The CRC’s repertoire includes classical masterworks Broadway show tunes, spirituals, folk, pop and contemporary classical.
Our next performance “A Chestertown Holiday” 8 p.m.
December 3 8pm December 5 3pm
Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College Tickets $15. Visit chesterriverchorale.org or call 410-810-1438 for more info.
Join Us!
We rehearse on Monday evenings, 7- 9:15pm at First United Methodist Church, on the corner of High St. and Mill St. in Chestertown. While some experience in choral singing is desirable, there is no requirement either for an audition or the ability to read music. New members may join at the beginning of each concert season (see chesterriverchorale.org for details).
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above&
beyond
interview with Dr. Julius Mullen Sr.
Mrs. Natasha Mullen, LPCMH, M.Ed., Clinical Coordinator for Delaware Guidance Services, Inc. Adjunct Professor-Wilmington University.
Dr. Julius Mullen Sr., Ed.D., LPCMH,
Sr, Clinical Director for Children and Families First, Inc. Adjunct Professor-Wilmington University. mission/community focus: “Through compassion and encouragement, our fundamental purpose in life is to motivate, educate and inspire others to live productive and meaningful lives” “Education has always been our focus. Tasha is a graduate of Indian River High School and I graduated from Milford High School. After we both earned Associate Degrees from Delaware Tech, we continued our studies at Wilmington University; earning Bachelor degrees. My focus was Behavioral Science and Tasha’s degree was in Business Administration. By this time we fully understood the benefits and value of academic excellence. Over the next several years we added Master’s degrees in Educational Counseling and I completed a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Tasha maintains a private practice in the state of Delaware. Currently, we have have returned to Wilmington University as adjunct professors. While we wear many hats, a common theme of helping people remains our focus. As Clinical Administrators in the field of mental health, Tasha is a Clinical Coordinator for Delaware Guidance Services and I am the Clinical Director for Children and Families First. We became concerned about the lack of parental involvement in the school system and formed SPEAAK (Supporting Parents for the Education of African American Kids). SPEAAK, a parent-based group in Sussex County, encourages more parental involvement in area schools, resulting in higher grades, decrease in negative school/ community behavior and a positive attitude toward education.”
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What are you involved with at present? “Leadership, teaching, mentoring and writing all for the sake of supporting those in physical, emotional, or educational need. Tasha has fallen in love with working with African American females, introducing a Dance group named UNIQUE, to teach young girls social skills through the art of dance. I advocate for African American males, forwarding the real potential of these great young men, through love, support and encouragement. I founded and continue to direct a Leadership Program (MAN UP) involving a great ensemble of talented and passionate adults who provide top-level leadership for teenage boys. When we see these young men take the SAT for the first time and do well, improve their grades, and utilize their God-given talents on the sports field/court-it makes us so proud and teary-eyed. We are thankful to these students and their parents for allowing us to be part of their lives for so long.” MAN UP’s/UNIQUE’s first senior class, all graduated and currently attend college!” what lead you both to focus on family issues? “It became very clear to us some time ago when we noticed our house was the hang out spot for many youth and we felt like an extension to their parents. Simply stated, we just love being there and advocating for children/families and teaching others the vitality of supporting children/families at every level-youth, adults, professionals, administrators, policy makers.” What are your proudest accomplishments? 1- Finding each other in matrimony 2- Being role models/leadership positions for so many, especially our own children: Julius Sr. (19), Juwan. (17), Jazmine (15), Jayla (10) Future Goals? “Tasha wants to start a counseling center for professional and families, called MILESTONES. She hopes to utilize her expertise to continue to help families and provide a vehicle for aspiring counselors to learn and develop their skills. In my new role as clinical director for Children and Families First, I’d like to grow clinical programming for the agency. I am very motivated to complete my book-MAN UP. We look forward to watching our children grow up into positive and productive citizens. It’s exciting to ignite the possibilities of area youth and help them accomplish their dreams. words of wisdom to share? “Put God first, believe in YOU and help other people”
Acknowledging people that go above & beyond in serving their workplace and the greater community
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give of yourself
a memory well. A magical gift that costs almost nothing. (especially great for grandparents) Collect memories from friends and family members about the gift’s recipient. Write the memory (or include pictures) on each of 365 business card sized pieces of cardstock, fold each in half, secure it with a bit of tape, and place them all in a decorated box or jar. Every morning for the next year, the reciever of this gift can take out a paper, open it, and see what other people cherished in them. time tickets A gift of your time and focus. Give new parents a gift certificate for a night of baby-sitting so that they can enjoy a night on the town. Are you good with computers? Give your brother-in-law a gift certificate for free computer repairs. Chores, honey-do projects or quality time together- all good to get! music CD a holiday card (make a cool cover), gift, moment of reconnection and opportunity to get introduced to new music we might not have picked up ourselves.” calendars: “You can buy calendar blanks or use a template from a program; add pictures of things or people meaningful to the recipient; add in important dates (birthdays and anniversaries of family & friends) and maybe a special note or quote every once in a while. For parents/students you can add in the school schedule; for homeowners you can add in a home maintenance schedule; etc. for sports fans, astrology followers, on & on. To make them extra special add little treats – a couple of dollars taped to a summer date for an ice-cream treat; a coupon for free babysitting on a weekend; video & popcorn night, etc. cookieART see our recipe on page 49, get together in the kitchen- make, bake and decorate! edible masterpieces.
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RANDOM GOODS
Rachael & Ella Vilmar both from Salisbury, Maryland.
“I give plane tickets to come visit me!” (Ella) “I painted a mug for Grandpa!”
Cindy Muir
Princess Anne Maryland.
“My sisters and I got together and surprised my Mom with a trip for all of us to go to Hawaii!”
Nancy O’Hara-Jones
Salisbury, Maryland.
“When I secretly paid for a little girl’s prescription because her father could not pay for it.”
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Dot & Harvey Dolby
both from Laurel, Delaware.
“I’m giving a cookbook of family recipes for our engaged Daughter!” (Harvey) “I helped my wife get her driver’s license!”
Kathy Berezoski Marion, Maryland.
“I gave a surfboard to my husband (before he was my exhusband) when times were really tight.”
Corie Callahan Crisfield, Maryland
“I gave my husband a special past Master’s ring. ( Masonic Lodge)
Brandon Riggin Salisbury, Maryland.
“For Valentine’s Day 2008, when I gave my future wife an engagement ring!
What is the best gift you have given?
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what’s next
December:
Our Giving issue, music, community, festivities, shore-wide frolic and plenty of treats!
January
Our Visionary Issue! Inspirational people and their great ideas, starting the New Year off on a positive foot...
February: What we LOVE. Arts & Culture, theater, music and great things to take your mind off winter!
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