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Tidewater Times June 2012

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About the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Birthday Wish Comes True on the Panama Canal: Dick Cooper . . 23 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival: Amy Blades Steward . . . 37 Diamondback Terrapins: Mary Syrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Funny Names: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Laughter: Mary Saner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Departments: June Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 June Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com

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Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay by Helen Chappell

For as long as I can remember, and up to this very day, I’ve found great spiritual peace in watching water. The contemplation of that other world, both beautiful and unknown, has always intrigued me. If you want to meditate, lie face down on a dock and peer over the side into the other world below the surface. After a while, you can enter a hypnotic state and have a natural history lesson at the same time. To peer into brackish water, like a creek or a river, is one meditation. Another is to lie on a grass bank and observe the flora and fauna of a freshwater stream. Having a stick to poke at passing leaves and prod at crayfish is deeply satisfying, both for a child and for an adult showing a child how to pass some tradition on. A tradition that doesn’t involve video games and cheap plastic crap, I might curmudgeonly add. There’s something to be said for the observation of water for no other reason than just looking. A parent might say you could do something more useful, but what could be a better lesson in patience and observation than gazing into water? It teaches one to watch and observe.

When I was a kid, I liked lying flat on the dock with a piece of string and a looted strip of bacon. The world beneath those pilings on a warm summer day could be fascinating. In spring you could see the clear bottom, the little holes in the mud, the barnacles attached to the pilings that could cut you into shreds if you got too close to those sharp, dead shells. The green shadows beneath the dock rolled and swelled, and the summer smell of creosote pilings

Barnacles on the dock. 11

Dock of the Bay and the slosh of water transported me into another world. I’d drop the string overboard near a piling and let it drift on the current. Sometimes a school of golden minnows, moving with one mind, would flash up to check it out, then flash away as fast as they’d come, disappearing into the murky darkness. Every once in a while, a sunfish would come by and nibble at the bacon, then swim away in disgust. I guess the smoky taste was a turn off. Crabs would swim by, beautiful swimmers, quick as a magician’s trick. Sometimes, crabs, preparing to molt, would hang on to the pilings until it was time to move into the protection of the grass close to shore to grow a new shell. They were just annoyed by a dangling bit of bacon teased in their direction. They’d half-heartedly wave a claw to dismiss it, the way you’d shoo away a fly.

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Sometimes a passing crab would be attracted to the bit of bacon and stop to feed on it. Now, as is well known, crabs are scavengers and will eat anything, no matter how dead or decomposed, so a piece of raw bacon was a snack for them, like a deep fried Snickers bar or a corn dog for a fairgoer. It was fun to watch them grab the bacon in their claws and bring it to their mouths to feed. What would make some crabs nibble up almost the whole strip, while others would check it out and swim away, I don’t know. The innate cussedness of crabs is something I have heard experts, the watermen, discuss for hours. Every once in a while, I’d get a strike from an eel.

It was exciting to see a marsh hen.

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you want to cast your line as far away from a dock as you possibly can is because the closer your hook lands to pilings, the more likely you’ll snag an eel on your line. Getting an eel off your line usually means losing your tackle. It’s easier to cut off a hook and sinker and some line than try to get a wriggling, fighting slimy, slimy, slimy snakelike critter off your hook. More stubborn people will behead the creature and work with that disgusting mouth. The problem with that is you end up eyeball deep in blood and slime. Of course, the eel ends up as crab and fish food anyway, so you’re just nudging the food chain along a little. Ah, nature, red in tooth and claw.

For some reason, eels love hanging around the pilings of a pier. Whether it’s the shade or a food source or a place to hide from predators, I don’t know. But I bet you can find out on Wiki. I’m not fond of eels on any level. Europeans consider them a delicacy, as do the Japanese, and there’s an eel harvest every spring in the Bay. The ones that don’t get eaten end up chopped, salted, tied to a trotline and used as crab bait. The smell of rotted, salted eel is unbelievably rank, as are bull lips, the other red meat, but we won’t go there today. Early on, I learned the reason

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hear the distinctive call of the rail is on the long, marshy causeway out to Elliot’s Island. We emerged from the water to live on land, yet water still has an atavistic power to draw us back, at least to the thin edge between solid ground and the flood. Maybe in a million years or less, we’ll all be living back in the water again.

Even so, just watching an eel swallow a strip of Oscar Mayer bacon whole, swimming away with your piece of twine, is annoying. The marsh grasses that grow along the shoreline have a whole biology of their own, too. When I was a kid, we used to have marsh hens or, as birders call them, Virginia rails nesting in there. Marsh hens are shy, so catching a glimpse of the female leading her babies along the shallows was a cause for excitement. You had to be very still and not make a sound or she’d herd her offspring into the deep marsh and disappear. Now the only places I

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A Birthday Wish Comes True on the Panama Canal by Dick Cooper

After a few miscues, two speeding cab rides and some confusion at the dock, Pat and I are on the right bus heading into the heart of the rainforest to begin our long-planned boat ride through the Panama Canal. Our tour guide, Juan Carlos (“Same as the King of Spain, but you can call me J.C.”), is a big man in a big straw hat with a booming bass voice, and he begins his narration as soon as we roll out of the parking lot. As we will find out, J.C. has an inexhaustible wealth of information about the canal packed in his brain and a strong willingness to share. The Amador Causeway that we are riding on is three kilometers long and connects the mainland with a cluster of small islands. It was built a century ago with the rock and rubble that was dug from the ground to make the Pacific section of the canal. The Causeway serves as a breakwater for the southern entrance to the canal and was the site of brief, but heavy fighting when the U.S. invaded Panama in 1989 and captured dictator Manuel Noriega. The cemetery we just passed on the left, with its hundreds of white crosses covering a hillside, is a

reminder of the failed attempt by the French to dig the canal in the late 1880s. “There are 100 bodies buried under each cross,” J.C. says. “Five hundred men died for every mile of the canal. The canal is 50 miles long.” Throughout our week-long visit to Panama, we are constantly reminded of the long and often volatile history of this “Land between the Seas.” Ten months earlier, in the

J.C. is our tour guide through the Panama Canal. 25

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feet long. As many as 15,000 ships make the passage every year. More than 52 million gallons of fresh water are used to move each vessel through the locks. It employs 9,000 workers and generates more than $2 billion a year. But the real reason I wanted to see the canal is that as a sailor, I have thought of it as the portal to the alluring cruising grounds of the South Seas. As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I was intrigued by the books and films of the late Captain Irving Johnson as he took young sailors on adventures aboard his sailing vessels. The very word “Panama” conjures up images of explorations and intrigue, pirates and treasure.

middle of winter with snow covering the lawn of our St. Michaels home, Pat asked me, “Where do you want to go for your 65th birthday?” Without hesitation, I answered, “The Panama Canal.” I have always been fascinated by the canal. It is an engineering marvel that forever changed the world’s transportation and commerce. All of its dimensions are on the maximum side of massive. It took 10 years to build. Every day, a score of ships are lifted and lowered 85 feet through a series of locks to make the 10-hour transit between the Caribbean and the Pacific. The locks are 110 feet wide and 1,000

Almost 15,000 ships pass through the canal every year. 26

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our vouchers and started watching the calendar as the days ticked off. I tend to over-research topics. Pat says it is a reporter thing, but I want to know as much as possible in advance. I soon discovered that a visit to Panama offers far more than the canal. We booked tours of the ruins of Panama Viejo, the first capital that was intentionally burned by the Spanish almost 400 years ago to keep pirates from finding their treasure, and Casco Viejo, the colonial capital that is undergoing a renaissance. We planned a fishing trip for bass on Lake Gatun and another to the rainforest. When departure day arrived in December, I was well immersed in Panama history and packed with

We searched the Internet and quickly found that Panama has a big and bustling tourist trade with a very large digital footprint. Hotels in Panama City range from the small boutique venues in the Old City to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;over-the-topâ&#x20AC;? glass skyscrapers in the new downtown. Only one, the Country Inn and Suites, is actually on the canal. We found several non-stop flights from Dulles International to Panama City and were pleased to discover the trip is a little over four hours long. We booked the trip and then reserved a canal boat excursion run by the ubiquitous Gray Lines. Everything was done online. We printed out

Pat Cooper, preparing to board the tour boat. 28

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to build bridges across European rivers in World War II. The Americans took it as a war prize.” Herman

factoids that could only benefit a Jeopardy contestant. But, as we learned from our guide, J.C., I had only scratched the surface. A light rain is falling when we board the large double-decker boat tied up at the docks in Gamboa, the village built in the middle of the Panamanian rainforest by the Americans to be the maintenance hub of the canal. J.C., talking into a microphone that will be firmly held in his hand for the next several hours, points out the huge f loating crane that looms in the mist behind us like a T. Rex coming out of the jungle. “That is Herman the German,” he says. “It was built by Hitler

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failed for several reasons, one of the biggest being the spine of mountains that runs from A laska to Chile. When the Americans took over in 1904, they dammed the mouth of the Charges River on the Caribbean side of the countr y, f looded the river valley deep into the forest to form Lake Gatun and started to dig when they hit the mountain range between the river and the Pacific. Our tour boat can hold several hundred passengers, but we feel dwarfed by the passing cargo ships with containers stacked high on their decks. As we approach the deepest cut in the range, the famed Culebra Cut, we are in awe of this feat of engineering and brute force. A mountain of rock had to be blasted through and hauled away. The sides of the cut are terraced back from the canal, a design that was needed to keep the walls from falling into the

was only the first of the amazing and incomprehensibly large pieces of machinery we were to see on our passage. The boat slips away from the dock into the chocolate-milk-brown waters of the canal. Tugs of all shapes and sizes ply the water. The local news has been full of stories about the return of Noriega, who is being transferred from a French prison to spend the rest of his life in a Panamanian cell. J.C. calls our attention to a compound of low buildings on the eastern banks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the prison where Manuel Noriega will be staying. Not a bad water view.â&#x20AC;? J.C. tells us that the French, fresh from the success of building the Suez Canal, came to Panama with the intent of building a sea-level passage with no locks. That idea

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ing. The locks are going to be 1,600 feet long and 180 feet wide and will be able to carry three times more cargo than the current ships. The entire construction is being paid for by the fees that ship owners pay to transit the canal, which can run as high as $330,000 one-way for a cruise ship. “We are told that the new canal will be open on time,” J.C. says. “The contractors will get a $1 million-a-day bonus if they are ahead of schedule and must pay $1 milliona-day if they are late.” Our captain, a handsome young Panamanian, makes entering the locks look easy. Deckhands pass hawsers as thick as a man’s arm to waiting canal workers. The great gates close and we slowly, almost imperceptibly, start our decent.

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locks. He motions for us to come into the wheelhouse. Below us, the deckhands and canal workers are repeating their line passing routine. Frigate birds and pelicans glide low over the massive gates as we start our decent. J.C. tells us that the birds are waiting for the fresh water fish to founder when they hit the salt water on the other side of the gates. The canal pilot, a weathered man in his 50s, is sitting on a chair quietly watching the process. “How many passages have you made?” I ask. “About 3,500,” he says nonchalantly. As we reach the bottom of the lo c k , t he c apt a i n t u r n s to me. “Here,” he points to a shiny button on the console. “You push.” I am not sure what I am doing and tentatively press the button. The ship’s fog horn makes a short burp. “Harder,” he says. I follow orders and hit the button again. This time, the horn lets out a loud blast. As if by magic, the gates open to my command. All the planning and preparation were well worth the effort. I had my birthday present, and as I write this, I can’t stop grinning at the memory.

“ There a re no pu mps on t he Panama Canal,” J.C. says. “Gravity fills and drains the locks on both sides. The water comes from Lake Gatun, which is in a rainforest, so it is constantly being refilled. I had a group of tourists from the Persian Gulf who were shocked at how much fresh water we use in the canal. I told them if they want to trade oil for water, we could make a deal.” At the Miraf lores Locks, the last two locks leading to the Pacific, our captain has to wait his turn as a grain ship is raised from the ocean on its way north. Rain squalls come in, and visibility drops to almost zero. Then the sun breaks through and the temperature rises sharply. Pat and I climb the ladder to the wing bridge of the boat to get a better view. From our perch we watch the captain steer the vessel into the

Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Mic h ae l s, Mar yl an d. He c an b e reached at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates.com.

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Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival New Venues, New Artists, New Music by Amy Blades Steward

Chesapeake Chamber Music’s 27th annual Festival will run from June 3 through June 17, crisscrossing the Mid-Shore with venues in Easton, Centreville, Queenstown, St. Michaels and Trappe. The twoweek Festival will feature thirteen events, including six concerts, five artist recitals and two free open rehearsals. So what will be new and different at this year’s event? New venues, new artists and new music, to name a few of the things that are sure to create excitement for those who attend this year. Bernice Michael, the 2012 Festival Chairperson, comments, “We have enriched the Festival with daily and nightly performances ranging from early to new music. To showcase world-class chamber music to our growing audience, we offer performances in an exciting variety of venues. The unique appeal of the Chesapeake draws internationally acclaimed chamber musicians who delight us all. Come join us!” This year’s venues range from the historically significant St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville to the new state-of-the-art

St. Michael’s Middle-High School Auditorium; from Queenstown in the north to Trappe in the south, expanding the Festival’s reach to new audiences across the Shore. The newly renovated St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on Liberty Street in Centreville, belongs to one of the oldest parishes on the Eastern Shore, having been established in 1692. Lovingly cared for by its parishioners for over three centuries,

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Another new Festival venue is the Colonial-style Heathland Manor House at Hunters Oak in Queenstown. Steeped in beauty and rich in tradition, Hunters Oak is one of the Eastern Shore’s hidden treasures. Expansive views from the manor, ponds and the nearby Wye River provide the perfect backdrop for a Beethoven Trio, Vaughan Williams’ Blake Songs for Oboe and Soprano and the Shostakovich Piano Quintet. Nineteen artists will perform this year, including many familiar faces, as well as newcomers to the Eastern Shore Festival scene. Among the Festival’s newest participants are violist Hsin-Yun Huang, pianist Lydia Brown, flutist Mindy

the church embodies the rich religious history of the Eastern Shore. Moved to its current location in 1834, the church retains some original bricks and materials from the 1793 church that originally was located in Chester. On Saturday, June 9 at 4:30 p.m., the oak-vaulted ceiling of St. Paul’s sanctuary, shaped like the inverted hull of an early ship, and the cathedral-style floor plan will provide the perfect ambiance for enjoying chamber works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, featuring a Boccherini string quintet, the Brahms Clarinet Quintet and Argento’s Six Elizabethan Songs.

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Heinsohn, cellist Julia Lichten, and French horn player David Jolley, who recently served as one of three final judges for the just-completed CCM Competition. Festival Artistic Director Marcy Rosen, a founding member of the world-renowned Mendelssohn String Quartet, remarks, “Because the music world is so close-knit, I don’t have to look very hard to find wonderful musicians – they are often my colleagues and friends. This year I am thrilled to include among our ‘new’ musicians the pianist Lydia Brown, who has been my colleague at the Marlboro Festival for many years, and the marvelous violist Hsin-Yun Huang, who was for many years in

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Centreville on June 9, and at Hunters Oak on June 10. Flutist Mindy Heinsohn will join Huang at St. Paul’s Church. Heinsohn made her Carnegie Hall debut under the baton of Kryzstof Penderecki and has worked with other notable conductors such as Marin Alsop, Reinbert de Leeuw and Peter Oundjian. Other new musicians, David Jolley on French horn and Julia Lichten on cello, will perform during the second week. Jolley, who is member emeritus of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and who currently performs with the virtuoso wind quintet Windscape and the Fleisher-Jolley-Tree-O with Leon Fleish-

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dience would really enjoy getting to know this wonderful lady and her fantastic music. When Ms. Musgrave offered us the U.S. premiere of her mini clarinet concerto, Towards the Blue, the stars had aligned, and we had the right time, and the right way to present these lovely pieces.” Nestled on the shores of picturesque La Trappe Creek, Elizabeth Anderson and Ed Delaney’s La Trappe Creek Farm will be the location for this year’s Angels Concert. The property has panoramic views of the creek, home to some of the oldest properties in Talbot County. Guests of this year’s Angels Concert can stroll the grounds by the water lily-filled ponds, along

varied and interesting programs, to solicit new and returning performers and to provide engaging, memorable performances. This year, the Festival has invited Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave, one of the most respected and exciting contemporary composers in the Western world, to participate, as the Festival showcases her Pierrot for Clarinet, Violin and Piano. Festival Artistic Director J. Lawrie Bloom, Bass Clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, comments, “When I played her bass clarinet concerto, Autumn Sonata, this fall in Chicago, I got to know Thea Musgrave. I thought our au-

the meandering patios and walkways, and amid the giant oaks lining the waterfront of this 20-acre property. Inside this picturesque Georgianstyle Colonial home, guests will be surrounded by one-of-a-kind Victorian furnishings and antiques from the 1700s, while listening to the music of Dvořák, Saint-Saëns, Haydn, Liszt and Harbison. The home, accentuated by a breathtaking entrance porch and columns, was completely transformed in 2008 and includes such interesting features as a Jeffersonian octagonal dining room and an indoor pool that suggests a Roman spa. Generous financial support from the business community and public enables Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival to offer affordable tickets for the Festival concerts and recitals, as well as access to open rehearsals that are free to the general public. Support has also been provided by the Talbot County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, Chesapeake Publishing, Benson & Mangold, and the MidShore Community Foundation. For more information about tickets and schedules, please call 410819-0380 or visit www.chesapeakechambermusic.org.

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Mindy Heinsohn at This Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Music Festival by Amy Blades Steward

A chance meeting in a Montreal airport in 2008 between flutist Mindy Heinsohn and Festival Artistic Director and clarinetist J. Lawrie Bloom reveals just how small the world of chamber music can be. Both recognized each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instrument cases, and as their conversation progressed, the two realized they had a common connection with Easton. Heinsohn grew

up outside Easton, in Cordova, MD, and studied the flute while attending Easton Middle School and Easton High School, and later at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, and at Yale University School of Music. The two exchanged business cards and decided to keep in touch. Heinsohn made her Carnegie Hall debut under the baton of Kryzstof Penderecki and has worked

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been invited to perform in this year’s Festival at St. Paul’s Church in Centreville. Festival Artistic Director J. Lawrie Bloom, bass clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, commented, “We love the opportunity to welcome young players to the Festival, to join with veterans who have been here many times. We all go to other festivals, or play in organizations that have players of all ages, [and this] gives us a chance to get to know new players and consider them for the Festival.” For more information about tickets and schedules, please call 410-819-0380 or visit www.chesapeakechambermusic.org.

with other notable conductors such as Marin Alsop, Reinbert de Leeuw and Peter Oundjian. After a yearlong stay in Germany, where she performed as a solo recitalist and chamber musician, Heinsohn decided to return home to Cordova. She currently teaches flute at Washington College and the International School of Music in Bethesda, MD, performs with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony and Opus Nine Ensemble, and plays in a duo with CMS Two percussionist Ian Rosenbaum. Heinsohn volunteered at the Chamber Music Festival in June last year and helped with the Chamber Music Gala in March. She has

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Diamondback Terrapins by Mary Syrett

For many Tidewater residents, including particularly followers of University of Maryland at College Park athletic teams, turtles possess an almost mythical status. The terms ‘turtle,’ ‘tortoise’ and ‘terrapin’ belong to one common order, the Chelonia. For many observers, ‘turtle’ describes chelonians that are aquatic or semi-aquatic. The term ‘tortoise’ describes a chelonian that lives primarily on land.

The word ‘terrapin’ is derived from the Algonquin Indian word ‘torope’ and is used to refer to a variety of North American turtle that belongs to the family Emydiolae. Turtles have been around for 200+ million years. They evolved before mammals, birds, crocodiles, snakes and even lizards. The earliest turtles had teeth and could not retract their heads; other than this, modern turtles are quite similar to

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a 175-pound human chugging four gallons of water. Even better (from the turtle’s perspective), if a terrapin is attacked by an enemy soon after a drinking binge, it may regurgitate recently consumed water before fleeing. Between the regurgitation surprise and a consequent lighter load to carry, this gives the terrapin the edge it needs to escape from a potentially lethal situation. The diamondback terrapin’s shell is covered with plates called “scutes” that display diamondshaped growth rings. The top shell is light brown, gray or black; the bottom shell ranges from yellow to olive. Diamondback terrapins (the Latin term is Malaclemys terrapin) are one of the most beautiful of all turtle species. No one can say that diamondbacks, with their beautifully patterned markings, are drab. The skin can be a uniform color or display spots, streaks or splotches. A mix between land and sea turtles, diamondback terrapins live in marshes. Many such areas feature brackish water.

Each diamondback terrapin has beautifully patterned markings. their original ancestors. One can well ask whether the unique, hard shell characteristic of the animal is responsible for the animal’s incredible longevity. Drinks Like a Camel. Camels and terrapins share a common problem – access to fresh drinking water. Both animals have developed a similar adaptation – an ability to drink a large quantity of fluid when it becomes available. A terrapin can drink 20 percent of its body weight in 15 minutes. That would be equivalent to

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mondback terrapins were so plentiful in the 18th century that slaves sometimes protested the excessive use of this food as their main protein source. Over time, from the 1880s to the early 1900s, their numbers were decimated from commercial harvesting that supported an insatiable demand for turtle soup. (In 1899, terrapin was offered at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City as one of the most expensive items on the extensive menu.) The commercial demand for terrapin came to an end by the 1920s as a result of low terrapin populations and because of prohibition (sherry was another of turtle soup’s key ingredients). The diamondback terrapin is the

These creatures spend a fair amount of their day on land, basking in the sun. They have webbed feet with claws that help them swim, as well as scurry up muddy marsh banks. Diamondback terrapins have an extraordinary range that extends for several thousand miles, from New England to Texas. The northern subspecies is found from Massachusetts to Maryland. The creature’s strong jaws are used to crush shells of prey. In the wild they feed on clams, shrimp, snails and small fish. Diamondback terrapins will occasionally eat some vegetation but are primarily carnivores. History. In Maryland, dia-

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the Chesapeake Bay region. Byrd’s hometown of Crisfield was well known for the sheer number of terrapins living along its shores. The university mascot is an anthropomorphic turtle named Testudo. While the origin of the terrapin as school mascot is well known, why the mascot was named “Testudo” is somewhat mysterious. One leading contender for the name’s origin is that it was derived from the scientific classification for turtle – Testudinos. Another theory is that the name comes from Testudo gigantia, a turtle species native to the Indian Ocean. Finally, it should be pointed out that the word “testudo” comes from the Latin word for a protective shelter used to protect Roman soldiers’ heads in battle. That shelter looks strikingly similar to a tortoise shell. The diamondback terrapin is a keystone species whose presence contributes to the diversity of life and whose decline in population may result in negative impacts to the salt marsh ecology along the Atlantic and Southern coasts. Diamondback terrapins can live upwards of 40 years; still, they face a variety of problems attributable at least in part to human activities. Throughout their range, thousands of terrapins die each year by drowning in commercial crab traps (terrapins are attracted by the same bait used to lure blue crabs to crab pots); habitat loss; as well

state reptile of Maryland and the official mascot of the University of Maryland at College Park. The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, have many men’s and women’s athletic teams that represent the university in National Collegiate Athletic Association sporting activities. The nickname was coined in 1932 by Dr. Harry C. Byrd, then the university’s football coach and later its president. Previously, Maryland teams were known as the “Old Liners” – a reference, of course, to The Old Line State. However, the school newspaper, The Diamondback, decided a new nickname would be more fitting. Byrd thought “Terrapins” was an ideal choice because diamondback terrapins were endemic to

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them indicators of healthy marsh and river systems. Maryland terrapins are in trouble. We are the ones who have invaded their territory. It is up to us to ensure their survival. When you see a terrapin crossing the road this time of year, it is most-likely a female looking for a place to lay her eggs. Pick it up and point it in the direction it was traveling and wish it good luck. Hopefully by educating the public and continuing with conservation projects, the diamondback terrapin will again thrive in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salt marshes.

as nest predation by raccoons and other animals. Diamondback terrapins are one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most attractive and colorful animals. Found throughout the Eastern and Southern coasts of the United States, diamondbacks are gaining in popularity as a much sought-after species among avid herpetologists and beginning hobbyists alike. This is not surprising, considering their beauty. Diamond-shaped concentric rings on the scutes of their upper shells distinguish Maryland State Chesapeake Diamondbacks. They are predators whose preference for unpolluted brackish water makes

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Tidewater Traveler by George W. Sellers, CTC

A Fascination with Fakery Aaron maneuvers our small colorful RastaBus to the curb of Hollywood Boulevard between two larger tourist coaches. He reminds us to take cameras and confirms that he will wait in this location for about forty-five minutes. Our five-hour overview tour of the Los Angeles area has brought us to where we will stroll a two-block stretch near Mann’s (formerly Grauman’s) Chinese Theatre. Just two steps away from the bus, and without realizing it, the bronze star of Betty White was desecrated by the soles of my shoe. Oops! Sorry, Betty – I didn’t know. I learn that Betty’s star is one of more than 2,400 five-pointed stars embedded into the concrete along a fifteen-block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard and along a few blocks of Vine Street. Many of the sidewalk insets are made of bronze; some are of terrazzo. The stars along the Walk of Fame recognize or memorialize an assortment of actors, musicians, directors, producers and entertainment groups. More than ten million tourists bump

into each other as they saunter along with heads down and eyes focused on the concrete in search of familiar names. Personally, I am not blown away in the presence of celebrities and their things. I enjoy watching an entertaining movie or TV show, but that’s it – it’s brief entertainment. When the show is over I don’t obsess over the actors or actresses, yearning to

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to think critically and form considered views? Stars – I wonder how they came to be known as stars. I was surprised to learn that historians credit a British play critic to have first used the term “star” in 1779 to distinguish outstanding actors from mediocre actors. That’s nice! Stepping carefully to avoid the sidewalk stars, and cracks too, just for good measure, I soon reached 6925 Hollywood Boulevard. Four things command my attention at this location: First is the colorful façade and architecture of the classic old Mann’s Chinese Theatre. The tall center section in the front of the building resembles the palatial entrance to

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tos of having been there. Most of the impressions are footprints, but there are variations. People are heard saying, “There’s Groucho Marx’s cigar,” or “Is that Harry Potter’s wand?” Taking the time to weave through the crowd, one can see the images pressed in the pavement of a facial profile of John Barrymore, the legs of Betty Grable, the fist of John Wayne, the knees of Al Jolson, the ice skating blades of Sonja Henie, and the noses of Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope. Roy Rogers made an imprint of his gun. Roy’s horse, Trigger, and Gene Autry’s horse, Champion, were somehow convinced to place their hooves in wet cement to leave a ves-

an Asian Imperial throne room. The bright colors and exaggerated pagoda-like features give it a cartoonish quality like the virtual images one sees in a video game. The theatre was first opened in 1927 by Sid Grauman and was the venue for the premier of Cecil B. DeMille’s film The King of Kings. Second to attract my attention are the nearly 200 celebrity handprints, footprints and autographs in the concrete of the theatre’s forecourt. Popular motion picture and entertainment personalities from the 1920s to the present have left behind indentations in concrete as memen-

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facial structure, hair arrangement, complexion and attire, he is a dead ringer (please excuse the totally inappropriate pun) for the departed pop star. Over there is Wonder Woman, or a very good approximation of Wonder Woman. A close look at her reminds me why so many young men were fascinated by this show back in the ’70s. Nearby are Superman, Darth Vader, The Incredible Hulk, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope and many others I probably should recognize. One by one my fellow sightseers enter into verbal agreements for photographs to be taken standing beside

tige of their entertainment careers. Third, milling around the theatre forecourt and sidewalk are dozens of costumed characters impersonating impersonators. I say they are impersonating the impersonators because they are dressed like, and pretending to be well-known stars, whose job it is to impersonate characters on stage or in front of a camera. For example, even under the rock of my ignorance of the entertainment culture, I know that Michael Jackson is deceased, yet here he is. I try not to stare, but as I observe this person’s

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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Exploration Center, located in Chester at Kent Narrows, houses a hands-on interactive exhibit providing and overview of the Chesapeake Bay region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Exploration Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 73

Caroline County – A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741 - 1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 77

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The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Academy Art Museum recently announced plans for a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Academy Art Museum in Easton. Juneteenth, one of the most important African American holidays in the country, marks the abolition of slavery. It commemorates the date – June 19, 1865 – when the slaves in Galveston, Texas, first received the word of the Emancipation Proclamation, which Abraham Lincoln had issued two and one-half years earlier on January 1, 1863. According to Eric Lowery, President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, “Our goal is to celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans in our country, and reflect on the common values and ideals that we share as a community. Last year’s Juneteenth Celebration was particularly exciting with the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass at the Talbot County Courthouse – and we are preparing another great program for this year.” The centerpiece of the Juneteenth Celebration will be a special screening of the new documentary

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The program is free and open to the entire community. Support for the event has come from Lucasfilms Ltd., The History Channel, The Pocket Media Group, Maryland State Arts Council, Young Audiences of Maryland, the Avalon Foundation, and the Talbot County Arts Council. This project was also made possible by a grant from the Maryland Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Sponsorships are available by contacting the Juneteench Celebration co-chairs, Rick Scobey (rscobey@ worldbank.org) or Harriette Lowery (hlowery@chesapeake.edu). For more information about the Juneteenth Celebration, visit the Frederick Douglass Honor Society at www.frederickdouglasshonorsociety.org or the Academy Art Museum at www.academyartmuseum. org. For more information about the Double Victory Museum Tour, visit www.teamredtails.com.

News co-anchor. The program is part of the Double Victory Museum Tour, which also includes an Education Guide and Faith Study Guide. Erik Neil, Director of the Academy Art Museum, shares his excitement: “In addition to the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen, we are planning a variety of other activities to showcase African American achievement in the arts. I am particularly excited to host a small exhibition of the art of Tom Miller, a nationally acclaimed African American artist from Baltimore known for joyous and whimsical paintings, prints, and furniture.” Other activities will include a performance of African dance and music by the Sankofa Dance Theatre from Baltimore; songs by the Sombarkin’ trio and local church choirs; the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Talbot County Public School students; and art projects for children and families.

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tenant house, one-room school, blacksmith shop, and country store museum. The windmill is located at 1625 Hudson Rd., Cambridge. HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 90-minute walking tour shows how scientists are conducting research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Rd., Cambridge, on the banks of the Choptank River. For more info. and tour schedule tel: 410-228-8200 or visit www.umces.edu/hpl . THE STANLEY INSTITUTE - This 19th century one-room African American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 1867 and 1962, the youth in the African-American community of Christ Rock attended this school, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available by appointment. The Stanley Institute is located at the intersection of Route 16 West & Bayly Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-6657. BUCKTOWN VILLAGE STORE - Visit the site where Harriet Tubman received a blow to her head that fractured her skull. From this injury Harriet believed God gave her the vision and directions that inspired her to guide

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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton — The county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, Historic Downtown Easton is today a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Treelined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, historic Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and Vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. The Avalon has a year-round schedule of entertainment and cultural events. For information on current and upcoming activities, call 410-822-0345 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Talbot County Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. You can call the Tourism office at 410-770-8000 or visit www.tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. Today it is a 105

Easton Points of Interest restaurant and bed and breakfast, run by a member of the Bartlett family. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. Why are there geese in front of the armory? Because the old armory is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season. Be sure to come back the second weekend in November to enjoy this event. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes to adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CRAFT SHOW (the Eastern Shore’s largest juried fine craft show) featuring local and national artists and artisans demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their crafts. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.art-academy.org.

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Easton Points of Interest 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite. 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington St. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses and a museum with changing exhibitions, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Museum hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 10a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) and Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (summer), with group tours offered by appointment. For more information, call 410-822-0773. 10. ODD FELLOWS LODGE - At the corner of Washington and Dover streets stands a building with secrets. It was constructed in 1879 as the meeting hall for the Odd Fellows. Carved into the stone and placed into the stained glass are images and symbols that have meaning only for members. See if you can find the dove, linked rings and other symbols. 11. THE TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794

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Easton Points of Interest on the site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times over the years. 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING - 12 N. Washington St. Now Lanham-Hall Design & Antiques, it is the oldest store in Easton. In 1791, Owen Kennard began work on a new brick building that changed hands several times throughout the years. Dates on the building show when additions were made in 1877, 1881 and 1889. The present front was completed in time for a grand opening on Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Day. 13. THE BRICK HOTEL - northwest corner of Washington and Federal streets. Built in 1812, it became the Eastern Shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hostelry. When court was in session, plaintiffs, defendants and lawyers all came to town and shared rooms in hotels such as this. Frederick Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the Star-Democrat grew. In 1912, the building was acquired by the

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Easton Points of Interest Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much of Easton looks Colonial or Victorian, the 20th century had its influences as well. This row of stores has distinctive 1920s-era white trim at the roofline. It is rumored that there was a speakeasy here during Prohibition. 16. FIRST MASONIC GRAND LODGE - 23 N. Harrison Street. The records of Coats Lodge of Masons in Easton show that five Masonic Lodges met in Talbot Court House (as Easton was then called) on July 31, 1783 to form the first Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland. Although the building they first met in is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. Other Sites in Easton 17. FOXLEY HALL - Built about 1795 at 24 N. Aurora St., Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private) 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., a traditional Gothic design in granite. The interior is well worth a visit. All windows are stained glass, picturing New Testament

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scenes, and the altar cross of Greek type is unique. 19. INN AT 202 DOVER- Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion reflects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. It is now home to a beautiful inn and restaurant. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For information call 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 21. THIRD HAVEN MEETING HOUSE - Built in 1682 and the oldest frame building dedicated to religious meetings in America. The Meeting House was built at the headwaters of the Tred Avon: people came by boat to attend. William Penn preached there with Lord Baltimore present. Extensive renovations were completed in 1990. 22. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Established in the early 1900s, with

several recent additions to the building and facilities, and now extensive additions and modernization under construction, making this what is considered to be one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. 23. EASTON POINT MARINA & BOAT RAMP - At the end of Port Street on the Tred Avon River 24. TALBOTTOWN, EASTON PLAZA, EASTON MARKETPLACE, TRED AVON SQUARE and WATERSIDE VILLAGEShopping centers, all in close proximity to downtown Easton. Near Easton 25. HOG NECK GOLF COURSE - Rated FOUR STARS by “Golf Digest Places to Play.” 18 hole Championship course, 9 hole Executive course.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful harbor, St. Michaels has been a haven for boats plying the Chesapeake and its inlets since the earliest days. Here, some of the handsomest models of the Bay craft, such as canoes, bugeyes, pungys and some famous Baltimore Clippers, were designed and built. The Church, named “St. Michael’s,” was the first building erected (about 1677) and around it clustered the town that took its name. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking majestic Chesapeake Bay, this historic inn has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Thomas Kemp, builder of the original “Pride of Baltimore,” built the main house in 1819. 116

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St. Michaels Points of Interest on the Museum’s website at www.cbmm.org or by calling 410-745-2916. 8. THE CRAB CLAW - Restaurant adjoining the Maritime Museum and overlooking St. Michaels harbor. Open March-November. 410745-2900 or www.thecrabclaw.com. 9. PATRIOT - During the season (April-November) the 65’ cruise boat can carry 150 persons, runs daily historic narrated cruises along the Miles River. For daily cruise times, visit www.patriotcruises.com or call 410-745-3100. 10. THE FOOTBRIDGE - Built on the site of many earlier bridges, today’s bridge joins Navy Point to Cherry Street. It has been variously known as “Honeymoon Bridge” and “Sweetheart Bridge.” It is the only remaining bridge of three that at one time connected the town with outlying areas around the harbor. 11. VICTORIANA INN - The Victoriana Inn is located in the Historic District of St. Michaels. The home was built in 1873 by Dr. Clay Dodson, a druggist, and occupied as his private residence and office. In 1910 the property, then known as “Willow Cottage,” underwent alterations when acquired by the Shannahan family who continued it as a private residence for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. 12. HAMBLETON INN - On the harbor. Historic waterfront home built in 1860 and restored as a bed and breakfast in 1985 with a turn-ofthe-century atmosphere. All the rooms have a view of the harbor. 13. MILL HOUSE - Originally built on the beach about 1660 and later moved to its present location on Harrison Square (Cherry St. near Locust St.). 14. FREEDOMS FRIEND LODGE - Chartered in 1867 and constructed in 1883, the Freedoms Friend Lodge is the oldest lodge existing in Maryland and is a prominent historic site for our black community. It is now the site of Blue Crab Coffee Company. 15. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 16. CARPENTER STREET SALOON - Life in the Colonial community revolved around the tavern. The traveler could, of course, obtain food, drink, lodging or even a fresh horse to speed his journey. This tavern was built in 1874 and has served the community as a bank, a newspaper office, post office and telephone company. 17. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as 122

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Oxford Points of Interest Lt. Tench Tilghman carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown, VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www. oxfordcc.org. 3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9’ water depth. 4. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford.

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4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School. Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. O X F O R D M U S E U M - M o r r i s & M a r k e t S t s . D e v o t e d t o t h e memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. Open for the season. For more information and hours tel: 410-226-0191. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Military Academy built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989

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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were; an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay ‘skipjacks’ (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 139

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by Gary D. Crawford Have you ever sailed across the Atlantic? If so, you know there’s a fairly good stretch of water out there, more than meets the eye when flying over it at 32,000 feet. Even aboard an ocean liner with several hundred of your closest friends, one feels a bit alone, of a sudden, when the land drops out of sight. That first morning at sea one steps to the rail expectantly. There’s nothing to see, of course, yet we scan the horizon hopefully nonetheless. “Nope,” you are forced to conclude, “I guess they didn’t move Ireland any closer during the night.” (Or America, depending on which way you’re going.) It’s all just, well – ocean, isn’t it? Lots and lots of ocean. Oh, yes, a bird or a fish may come into sight from time to time and, very rarely, another ship may heave into view. But it is little comfort because they, too, are the tiniest of travelers on the broad expanse of the sea. The land still lies away – a very far way away – over the horizon and beyond. The horizon seems strangely close, too, especially when you remember what it is, exactly: the point at which the earth’s surface curves out of sight. No wonder the ancient mariners

were terrified of that. The earth is truly vast, after all, a whopping 25,000 miles around. Still, that makes it a mere 8,000 miles through, and so, despite its immense size, its surface is obliged to curve around fairly sharply. In fact, standing on the deck of a small vessel (and they were all small in the old days), the horizon is just eleven miles away. This means that when Fernão de Magalhães sailed around the world.... Yes, “Fernão.” It’s Portu-

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Funny Names guese. (You can get close to this by pinching your nose closed and saying “fair now.”) The Spanish who sponsored his expedition couldn’t pronounce it either and called him Ferdinand de Magallanes. That was easier, but we English speakers needed to fix his last name, too. Is the Gentle Reader perhaps wondering whether this is one of the so-called funny names referred to in the title? Actually, no. “Fernão” isn’t funny. It’s neither weird nor ha-ha. Unless, of course, you say it while pinching your nose. But who would do that? Anyway, when Magellan sailed

the ocean blue, he went all the way down the Atlantic and through the straits that, oddly, were known by his own last name, English version. He then sailed off into the completely unknown and vastly underestimated ocean that he dubbed the “peaceful sea.” Yet despite his epic voyage, Fernão really didn’t see very much of the world at all. Well, he couldn’t, could he? All he could make out was a tiny little strip of water, just 22 miles wide – eleven miles to the horizon on either side, as you’ll recall – and even less at night. So when he finally arrived off Guam, still a thousand miles from Asia, his understanding of the Pacific looked something like this.

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In June Calvert finally received assurances that the Privy Council would not raise objections to his plans, and he gave the word to his “gentlemen investors” to make ready for the expedition to America. The King was then in the eighth year of his reign, and things were not going well. The King was concerned about divided loyalties, especially after he married the 16-year-old French princess Henrietta Maria, a Catholic. Charles required all his subjects to take an oath of fidelity, acknowledging his supremacy, denying the Pope’s authority to depose him, pledging opposition to all who threatened him, etc., etc. His Catholic subjects were, of course, not keen about the oath and avoided it.

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Two vessels had been procured for the adventure. The smaller vessel, Dove, was described as a pinnace of 40 tons, just 76 feet long. By comparison, today’s Pride of Baltimore II is 100 feet long. Dove served as a tender or supply vessel and may have carried no passengers; she had a crew of just seven. The primary vessel, The Ark, was much larger. At 400 tons burden, she would have been 25% larger than the Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware’s tall ship, whose replica graces our waters from time to time. Very little is known about The Ark except that she was a full-rigged ship, staunchly built of oak and pine, and she sailed well. Oddly, no one knows exactly how many people were aboard. Not all were settlers, of course. Forty-seven were crew, three were priests, and Lord Baltimore’s brothers Leonard and George were aboard along with seventeen other gentlemen. But that doesn’t count the craftsmen, farmers, indentured servants, and various others in the company. One list has 122 names, but that cannot be complete because only three women are listed. There had to have been some wives, sisters, and daughters, as well as maids and female servants. (Not worth listing, perhaps, but they were mighty important if the colony was going to, well, thrive.) The best 148

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vexation there, they managed to get where they wanted to go – the Potomac River – by March 3, 1634. They had arrived in Maryland. We can only imagine what these folk were like, these very first Marylanders. It would be fun to meet them all, but time does not permit. But let’s introduce three of them, at least – Richard, John and James. (Yes, these are their real names.) Richard was transported to the Maryland colony as a servant. Within three years, he had completed his term of indenture, making him a freeman entitled to 100 acres of land. Although illiterate, he must have been industrious and fairly successful, for in 1637 he attended the Assembly as a proxy. In

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Funny Names those days, every freeman was invited (and expected) to attend the “assemblies,” where the Governor met with them all and new legislation was proposed and decided. To avoid interfering with farming, the assemblies were scheduled mostly during the winters, making them difficult to get to. Temporary housing was scarce and probably rather awful. Consequently, most freemen attended only a few assemblies and thereafter paid someone else to go for them. This proxy system actually worked better, because legislation could be considered more readily by a smaller group of regular attendees. In other words,

the use of proxies led directly (and quickly) to the practice of having elected representatives. The same year, 1637, Richard married Elizabeth Gardiner. She was 19 and had just arrived from England with her parents. Two years later, he was elected to represent Mattapanient Hundred in the Assembly. (Yes, they established “hundreds” right away. Our Bay Hundred came along some 25 years later.) Richard, alas, died in 1642. Whether he and Elizabeth had any children, I do not know. John, too, was no gentlemen, in the meaning of the term at that time. Being illiterate, he left no written records, but he proved to

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be quite a successful colonist. Like Richard, John was transported as a servant. However, he was indentured to Leonard Calvert himself, the governor of the colony. In addition to this connection, John brought something very valuable with him – a skill. John was an experienced brick-layer, which in those days meant he also knew how to make bricks. Such a man would be an important asset in the colony, especially with the gentry who wished to build substantial homes. His services would have been in demand and well rewarded. He served out his indenture and was granted a land holding. John made the best of his opportunity, eventually becoming a successful

plantation owner, a member of the General Assembly, a husband, and a father. James, sadly, didn’t quite make it to Maryland. Fortunately for us, one of his shipmates, Father Andrew White, wrote a splendid and detailed account of the voyage. With perhaps some pride in the careful management of the voyage, he noted that after some time at sea, no one had died or even taken ill. That fine record was shattered, curiously, on Christmas Day. It seems an excess of celebration occurred on Christmas Eve, with surprisingly tragic consequences. Father White put it this way: “…If you except seasickness, no one was attacked by any disease until the Festival of the

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Nativity of our Lord. That the day might be more joyfully celebrated, the wine flowed freely, and some who drank immoderately, about thirty in number, were seized the next day with the fever, and twelve of them not long after died…which caused great regret with us all.” That must have been quite a party – or bad wine? Whatever caused these virulent hangovers, James was one of the “fever” victims. And there you have it. The rest is history. But wait – what’s so funny about these names? You say Richard, John, James could hardly be more ordinary? Well, yes, those are their first names, their given names. They aren’t unusual at all. No, it was their surnames that caught my eye and struck me as “funny.” See what you think. The unfortunate James, who died at sea, was James Barefoote. The brick-maker and mason was John Halfhead. And lastly, poor Richard. You’ll never guess his last name. It was Lusthead. Oddly, I find not a single person named Lusthead living in Maryland today. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island. 156

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Laughter by Mary Saner

What’s funny? What make us laugh? Take 8-month old Micah Mc A r thur, who became famous when he couldn’t stop laughing. Micah’s father triggered the laughter by tearing up paper, then posted his son’s ensuing joy on YouTube. Millions watched. Micah then made a guest appearance on NBC’s The Today Show, where hosts unsuccessfully tried to make him laugh. Babies, I’ve learned, start laughing at about 4 months old, and no one knows for sure why. What’s certain, though, is that more questions than answers surround laughter. In search of answers to some of my questions, I consulted Robert Provine, a psychology professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He has studied laughter for years and has written a book on the subject titled Laughter: A Scientific Investigation. Professor Provine says laughter goes back a long way. “Laughter in a fashion is shared with the great apes – orangutans, gorillas and pigmy chimpanzees,” says Provine. “All have their own version of laughter, but it sounds very different from our own. It’s more of a panting-like sound.” Provine explains that when

Micah McArthur humans stood upright, it freed the lungs and chest to make more complex sounds. “One of the most striking aspects of laughter is contagiousness,” says Provine. “When we hear people laugh, we laugh in turn.” And laughter can be a bonding experience, he adds. “Laughing together signals that people are members of the same group. There’s a kind of social glue that bonds people together.” A lot of people make their living trying to make others laugh. Standup comedy is a big business. Ryan Bankert, a junior business major at Washington College, does standup comedy as a hobby. Winning the college’s comedy competition, Bankert moved on to perform as an amateur at Magooby’s Joke House a comedy club outside of Baltimore.

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Laughter The 19 -year-old says his f irst memory of humor goes back to when he was 5 and on a boat with his family. They got caught in a big storm with heavy winds, hail and lightning. In the midst of the bedlam, his grandfather says, “How’s my hair?” Tall and slender, with an easy smile, Bankert tells how he gets an audience to laugh. “I think two things make people laugh,” he says,

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“shared awkward experiences and making fun of yourself.” Bankert uses an example of two students approaching each other from a distance. While recognizing one another, they awkwardly pretend they don’t, looking at the ground and all around. Then when just a few feet apart, they say, “Oh, hi!” Good comedy is an art, Bankert says. “It’s like poetry. You want to write it so everyone understands it and it just flows together. I’m kind of taking everyone on a journey.” In this universal language called laughter, everyone has their own accent – their own style of laughing. There’s the loud, the shrill, the staccato, the breathless. It’s like a personality trait. Yet different laughs all blend together well. B a n ker t a g r e e s w it h R ob er t Provine that one laugh can start a chorus of laughter. “Laughing is one of the most fun things to do,” says Bankert. “Everyone likes to be happy together.” But stand-up comedians like Ryan Bankert don’t have the luxury of a laugh track – the canned laughter that pervades

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Kids in the Kitchen I love having young children join me in the kitchen to make their own meals and snacks. It is a great way to introduce health, nutrition, preparation techniques and food safety in a fun way. When I work with children in the kitchen, I teach them how to read the entire recipe from start to finish and then follow the directions. We differentiate between raw and cooked foods and how to handle them. I teach them knife skills and how important a sharp knife is, and the necessity of gripping the food like a bear with claws, and tucking in those fingers! Safety around hot ovens, scalding liquids and sharp knives is the most important thing learned. Once children master some easy recipes, they become more confident and can experiment. CREAMSICLE SMOOTHIE Makes 2Â˝ cups Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to make a healthier version of a popular summer treat.

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Tidewater Kitchen BREAKFAST BURRITOS Serves 5 This breakfast recipe has a lot going for it: kids love food wrapped in a tortilla, it’s easy to transport to the beach or boat and the choices for fillings are unlimited. 1 T. butter 6 eggs, beaten 5 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas Filling Options: 1 /2 cu p g r at ed M ont e r e y J a c k cheese 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 small red onion, diced 1/4 green or red pepper, chopped 1/2 avocado, diced Salsa Black olives, sliced Over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a frying pan and scramble the eggs to your liking. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas for a few minutes on the rack of a 250° oven. Fill the tortillas with the scrambled eggs and your choice of fillings. Roll into a burrito and serve. FRUIT SALAD Mint gives this salad a great fresh taste that’s not too overwhelming for young palates. 1 cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed, cut into small pieces 166

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Tidewater Kitchen 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 lb. grapes, halved 2 kiwis, peeled, quartered and sliced 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped, plus additional for garnish Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces, mix with the fresh mint and enjoy! HAM and CHEESE MUFFIN The great combination of ham and cheese gives plain corn muffins a boost in taste and adds enough heartiness to turn them into a quick meal.

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COBB SALAD with CORN BREAD CROUTONS Serves 6 to 8 I love adding cornbread croutons to this recipe. It gives a southern spin to this classic salad. Our recipe will yield enough for a picnic potluck or a light family dinner (and lunch the next day). Croutons: 2 cups cubed cornbread, preferably day-old 2 T. olive oil Coarse salt and pepper Dressing: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 t. Dijon mustard 1/2 t. honey

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Tidewater Kitchen Salt and pepper 3 T. olive oil Salad: 3 hearts romaine lettuce, shredded 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded Heat the oven to 400째. In a medium-sized bowl, toss the cornbread with the oil until well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning once. Set the croutons aside. Tip: Croutons can be made the day before and stored in a zip-lock bag until ready to use. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the oil and continue whisking until the dressing has thickened. Add the lettuce to the bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the lettuce to a serving platter. Arrange the chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion and cheese over the lettuce. Season the 172

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3 cups nuts (I like peanuts, almonds and cashews) 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chocolate chips Mix together the nuts, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, raisins and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on top of the stove. Pour the chocolate over the trail mix in ribbons. Stir to coat every-

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Tidewater Kitchen Sugared Strawberries: 2 to 3 pints fresh ripe strawberries, rinsed 1 to 3 T. sugar, to taste 1 to 2 t. lemon juice, to taste 1 bunch of mint, chopped, with extra for garnish Heat the oven to 400째. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil. Set the pan aside. Place a hand sifter in a large bowl and add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Sift the ingredients into the bowl. Blend in the cold butter with a pastry knife and whisk in the egg, milk, sour cream and vanilla. Use an ice cream scooper to scoop the mixture onto the greased cookie sheet. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. While you are waiting for the biscuits to cook you can combine the rest of the ingredients for the sugared strawberries. When the shortcakes have cooled, cut them in half and serve with the strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. TERIYAKI CHICKEN Serves 6 to 8 A delicious teriyaki sauce always gives grilled chicken a rich amber 178

color. Our homemade version includes just the right amount of ginger to give it an equally appealing taste. While you can also use boneless breasts for this recipe, boneless thighs stay moister during grilling. Marinade: 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 T. soy sauce 2 T. rice vinegar 2 t. minced fresh garlic 2 t. minced fresh ginger 2 t. dark sesame oil Chicken: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 oz. each)

1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet Cooked rice - 6 servings Scallion tops, cut into 2-inch-long strips Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and add the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, then place it in a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid and heat until hot, about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the thighs until they are no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the thighs to a cutting board and let them rest for about 5 minutes, then slice each piece on a diagonal. Sprinkle the top with toasted sesame seeds and serve over rice. Garnish with the scallion strips. COLORFUL CHOPPED SALAD Serves 6 In a well-made chopped salad, every bite is a confetti-burst of flavor with equal-sized bits of crisp, colorful vegetables and your favor-

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Pound Cake Croutons: 1 pound cake 3/4 cup of sugar 4 T. of butter 3 T. of water Place the orange zest, orange juice and lemon juice in a large bowl. Cut the apple, pear, banana, peach, nectarine and melon into cubes, adding the fruits to the bowl as you cut them to prevent discoloration. Add the remaining fruits. Stir, coating the fruits with the juices, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Mix thoroughly before serving. To make the pound cake croutons, heat the oven to 350째. With

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pared baking sheet and separate into a single layer to cool. Spoon the salad into serving bowls, drizzle it with the honeylime dressing and top with the pound cake croutons. A dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint are a nice garnish. A long-time resident of Oxford, Pamela Meredith Doyle, formerly Denver’s NBC Channel 9 Children’s Chef, now teaches both adult and children’s cooking classes on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and son. For more of Pam’s recipes, you can access her archive at www. tidewatertimes.com.

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cultural experience. Raffles, gift certificates and street vendors! For more info. tel: 410-770-8350. 1 Chestertown’s First Friday. Extended shop hours with arts and entertainment throughout historic downtown. For a list of activities visit: www.kentcounty. com/artsentertainment. 1 Dorchester Swingers Square Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Maple Elementary School, Egypt Rd., Cambridge. Refreshments provided. For more info. tel: 410-820-8620. 1-2 3rd Annual Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Confer-

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June Calendar 2 Flea Market, Plant Sale and Silent Auction hosted by the Presbyterian Church of Easton. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continental breakfast will be sold to benefit the church’s youth group. The grill will be sizzling with tasty items for lunch. For more info. tel: 410-822-3324 or visit www.pceaston.org. 2 Program: Landscape Photography - Getting the Big Picture at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Discover and photograph late spring with Josh Taylor. 8 a.m. to noon. $45 members, $60 general public. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 2 First Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent naturalist. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 27. 2 23rd annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be crafts, lunch, bake sale and strawberries of all kinds. For all info. tel: 410-745-2534. 2 Program: Hypertufa Garden Planter or Bird Bath at Adkins

Arboretum, Ridgely. Discover how to enhance your garden landscape by making a hypertufa planter with Rachel Melvin and Nancy Beatty. 10 a.m. to noon. $45 members, $65 general public. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 2 St. Luke’s United Methodist’s 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show at St. Luke’s Church, 304 Talbot Street, St. Michaels, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy crafts, lunch, bake sale, with food and fun for everyone. There is no admission fee. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534. 2 Wright’s Chance Open House sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wright’s Chance is a restored 18th century plantation house in downtown Centreville. Docents will lead tours of the house. For more info. tel: 410-758-3010. 2-Sept. 30 Exhibit: Mesdag to Mondrian - Dutch Art from the Redelé Collection at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. This selection of Dutch paintings and drawings includes works produced by a group of artists who lived and worked in the Hague, Netherlands, between 1860 and 1890. For more info.

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fruits, organic vegetables, bison meat & products, sauces, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harrison Street Public Parking Lot, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-0065. 2,9,16,23,30 FarmFresh Market in St. Michaels at Willow and Green streets from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Farmers offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cut flowers, potted plants, breads and pastries, cow’s milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. For more info. e-mail: StMichaels@freshfarmmarkets.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Historic High Street Walking Tour - Experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. Learn about the people who lived there, their homes, churches and commercial ventures. One-hour walking tours are sponsored by the non-profit West End Citizens Association and are accompanied by colonial-garbed docents. $8 (children under 12 free). 11 a.m. at

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3 The Inn at Perry Cabin will host the 4th Annual St. Michaels Community Center’s Fashion Show, Tea and Silent Auction at 3 p.m. The fashion show will feature attire from Chesapeake Bay Outfitters and Charisma, and jewelry pieces from Guilford and Company, Silver Linings and Deep Blue Sea Jewelers. $55 per person. For more info. tel: 410745-6073.

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3-17 Chesapeake Chamber Music’s 27th annual Festival will feature 13 events, including six concerts, five artist recitals and two free open rehearsals. The generous financial support from the business community and public enables Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival to offer affordable tickets for the Festival concerts and recitals, as well as access to open rehearsals that are free to the general public. For further information, visit www.chesapeakechambermusic.org or call 410-819-0380.

manently to Chestertown. The Festival brings together worldclass musicians and gifted young musicians on the cusp of their professional careers. The twoweek Festival will feature over 30 performance events. In addition, the over 200 rehearsals are free and open to the public. Tickets, which are available by suggested donation, can be purchased on the Festival’s website, by mail, by phone, or at the door. For more information visit www.nationalmusic.us, e-mail info@nationalmusic.us or call 410- 778-2064.

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June Calendar crafts for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 4-July 27 Exhibit: Dangerous Beauty at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Depicting invasive plants that threaten Maryland’s native plant communities, the exhibit will feature botanical artists Lee D’Zmura and Tina Thieme Brown. There will be a reception on Saturday, June 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.

5 Academy for Lifelong Learning Bus Trip and Guided Tour of the Smithsonian Institution’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus to depart the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 Dancing on the Shore every Tuesday and Thursday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. Learn to waltz, swing, salsa, Argentine tango and more. For more info. tel: 410-482-6169. 5,12,19,26 First Step Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. Storytelling for

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6 Program: Maintaining the Backyard Hobby Farm with Robyn Affron at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Learn how to maintain the hobby farm with sustainable land practices. Create habitat with native plants for the bees and other pollinators and learn how to implement less lawn and more garden. $15 for members, $20 for the general public. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org.

6,13,20,27 Preschool Storytime at the Talbot Couty Free Library, Easton. 10 to 10:45 a.m. For 3- to 5-year-olds who have not attended kindergarten. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

6 Academy for Lifelong Learning presentation of Around the World in 80 Slides with Ken Court at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 6,13,20,27 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek

6,13,20,27 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of the month is always BINGO, the second and fourth are varying activities, and the third is art class. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 6,13,20,27 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 6,13,20,27 Senior Games at the

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June Calendar Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy Mahjong, Parcheesi, Mexican dominoes and other board games. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 6,20 Plant Clinic offered by the U n i ve rs i t y o f M a ry l a n d C o operative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Talbot County at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1244. 7 Stitch and Chat at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. Bring your own

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Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Menu: eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice and coffee. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 9,23 Walking Tour - “Young Frederick Douglass, a Slave in St. Michaels” - a docent-led walking tour exploring the formative years, age 15-18, that Frederick Douglass lived in St. Michaels and how those years influenced his future life. Sponsored by St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square. Tour leaves at 10 a.m. from the museum on the Corner of E. Chestnut and St. Mary’s Square. $10 adults; $5 youth (6-17). For more info. tel: 410745-0530. 9 Program: Delmarva Dragonflies and Damselflies at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Join Professor Hal White for a walk in one of the most interesting counties for dragonflies and damselflies on the Delmarva Peninsula. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info. tel:

9 Second Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 p.m. Come on a unique journey toward understanding native plants and how they can become a greater part of your home garden. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 9 Linkwood-Salem VFC Cornhole Tournament begins at 1 p.m. Double-elimination play. Refreshments will be on sale. For more info. tel: 410-221-0169. 9 Second Saturday in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants will feature live music. For more info. visit www.cambridgemainstreet.com. 9 2nd Saturday at the Foundry at 401 Market St., Denton. Watch local artists demonstrate their talents. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 9 Concert in the Country at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. Second Wind will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic dinner

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or pre-order a picnic feast. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 10 IronmanEagleman 70.3 race day in Cambridge. For more info. tel: 443-786-0059 or visit www. TriColumbia.org. 10 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 7 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 10 Annual Cornhole Competition at the St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department, St. Michaels.

11 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Meet the Author with Ron Liebman at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 11 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Memoir Writing Group with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916.

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Lecture: Booze, Carriages, Watches - Taxation in the Early United States, 1791-1817 at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Ron Lesher – author, teacher and president of the Academy for Lifelong Learning – offers an entertaining take on taxation in the first years of the republic. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org.

11-13 Workshop: Intensive Color Study in Oil with Rebecca Tait, sponsored by the St. Michaels Art League. at Christ Church Parish Hall, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to

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11-15,18-22,25-29 Summer Sailing Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills, where new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www. cbmm.org. 12 Free Film at Noon at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. War Horse. Bring your lunch and enjoy a film on the library’s big screen. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 12,26 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 13 Program: Plants Gone Wild! Community Solutions to a Growing Problem at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Join ecologist Dr. Sylvan Kaufman to learn what’s being done in different communities to deter invasive plants. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15 members, $20 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.

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June Calendars 13 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 13-14 Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 6 to 10 p.m. $25 per two-evening session. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org. 13,27 Meeting: Chess Club of Talbot County at the St. Michaels Community Center. 1 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073.

14 The Academy for Lifelong Learning hosts a visit to Poplar Island with the Poplar Island staff. 9 a.m. to noon. The boat leaves from Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 14 Workshop: Explore Ecology and Dissect Owl Pellets at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 to 11: 45 a.m. Led by staff from University of Maryland Extension, Talbot County. Ages 8 and up. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 14 S t . M i c h a e l s L i b r a r y B o o k Club at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more info.

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tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 14,21,28 Thursday Writers at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to preserve your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories in this memoir-writing class. Patrons are invited to bring their own lunch. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 15 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. Choose from Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese & Broccoli or Vegetable Beef. Each

15-17 25th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The festival features more than 100 antique and classic boats, boat building demonstrations, maritime artists and craftsmen, craft vendors, classic used boats, motors, nautical flea market, live music, food and more. Fri., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m.. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www. cbmm.org.

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June Calendar 16 Program: Forest Gardens - Productive Ecosystems at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Learn how people can produce what they need in healthy ecosystems. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $15 members, $20 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 16 Father’s Day Tea at St. Paul’s Parish Hall in Centreville, sponsored by the Queen Anne’s Historical Society and the St. Paul’s Kitchen Guild. $25 per person. 2 p.m. Expect great food and a delicious specialty tea. For more info. tel: 410-758-3010. 16 Juneteenth Event at the Academy Art Museum and Avalon Theatre, Easton. One of the most important African American holidays in the country, Juneteenth marks the abolition of slavery. The Academy Art Museum and Frederick Douglass Honor Society are hosting this Juneteenth Celebration. From 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. there will be art projects for families, small art exhibit, performance by church choirs, barbecue, performance by Sombartkin’ Trio, reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and a dance performance by the Sankofa Dance Theatre at the Academy Art Museum. From

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. there will be a screening of Double Victory at the Avalon Theatre. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 16,23,30 Class: Quick Draw Tips and Plein Air Painting in downtown Easton sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This series of three classes will help you get comfortable painting in Easton at the same time of day as the Quick Draw for the Plein Air Easton competition. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 17 One-Hour Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester, 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $15; children 6-12 $7; under 6 free. Reservations online at www.skipjack-nathan. org. For more info. tel: 410228-7141. 18-20 Class: Map It! with Zachary Del Nero at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages 10 and up. Activities will include using maps to visualize our surroundings, communicate, express identity and accompany stories. For more info. tel: 410822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 18-22 Class: Create a Mosaic Mural

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Easton. 3 p.m. Free tickets required. Tickets available for pick-up at all branches. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 20 Bus Trip to see The Wizard of Oz at Tobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner Theatre sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. $89 covers the admission price for show and lavish buffet luncheon in addition to the bus fare and tip. 35 seats available. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 20-22 Class: Graphic Design Sampler with Zachary Del Nero at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Students will look at examples of design of both familiar and unexpected places. Projects include creating a personal logo, inventing alphabets, dreaming up new words and making up unusual advertisements. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 21 Academy for Lifelong Learning: A field trip to the Easton/Newnam Field with Mike Henry. 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 21 Creatures of the Night Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children entering grades 1

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Area Heritage Museum with auctioneer Tom Trice. 10 a.m. A large variety of items will be featured, including a Harold Baines bat. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas will be available for lunch. The museum is located at 100 Covey & Williams Alley. To make donations or for more info. tel: 410-754-8625.

through 4. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 22 Concert: Chao Duo and Denise Nathanson at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. 7 p.m. Eva and Phillipe Chao are an exceptional duo. Joined by cellist Denise Nathanson, this concert will be an evening to remember. A freewill offering will be taken to assist with artist expenses. For more info. tel: 410-226-5134. 23 The Federalsburg Historical Society will hold an auction and bake sale at the Federalsburg

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23 Photography Workshop: Learn Lightroom with Tom McCall sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and discover the intuitive software that is eclipsing Photoshop. The workshop will be held at Tom’s studio in Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 23 24th Annual Cardboard Boat Races on the Strand, Oxford, to benefit Special Olympics of Maryland. Start time is 11 a.m. This year’s race will feature the Battle of the Brave with local fire departments, law enforcement, Coast Guard and volunteer organizations. For more info. visit www.cardboardboatrace.org. 23 Soup ’n Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Take a walk in the glorious summer landscape with a docent naturalist, followed by a delicious lunch featuring asparagus, white bean and red pepper

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June Calendar soup, green bean potato salad with mango dressing, dill cottage cheese bread with blackberry jam and angel cake. $20 members, $25 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 23 Concert in the Country at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. The Ward Ewing Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic dinner or pre-order a picnic feast. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com.

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June Calendar 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9 to 11. 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 8. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 25-29 Class: Create a Mosaic Mural in downtown Easton with Jennifer Wagner sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 12 to 16. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 25-29 Kids Club at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids Club is a half-day long, hands-on Chesapeake-focused camp for kids ages 4 to 6, where children learn about the Bay firsthand. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941. 25-29 Class: Pop, Pop-Up, and Popping Art with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 4 to 8. Try out techniques of Warhol, make 3D books, and paint color with ZING! For more info. tel: 410-310-5615. 25-29 Class: Illustration for Kids with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Using famous illustrators and

studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own favorite childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books or graphic illustrators, put prose, poetry and song into pictures. For more info. tel: 410310-5615. 25-29 Class: Experimental Drawing with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Students will experiment with fun supplies real artists love - to perfect their ability to draw lots of cool stuff, including animals and people. For more info. tel: 410-310-5615. 26 Workshop: Origami! at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 2:45 p.m. Come learn the magic of origami! Ages 8 and up. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 27-July 18 Summer Paint-In every Wednesday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton with Bobbie Seger and Katie Cassidy. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 28 The Science of Bubbles with Bubble Lady Margie Lynch at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Free tickets required. Tickets available for pick-up at all branches. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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28-30 Class: Pastel Underpainting Techniques with Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This new workshop is designed to teach a few popular techniques. For more info. tel: 410-820-5222. 29 The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents And All That Jazz with Tom Hollingshead from 4:30 p.m. until the music stops at The Mainstay in Rock Hall. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916.

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30 9th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival in St. Michaels. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. 25 artists and craftspeople will display works

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