Local Events
ADULT LEARNING
Sept 13 (start date) – ADULT EDU-Environmental Education Pgm. Wednesdays, 9/13-10/18. 9am-3pm. $150 +20 hrs volunteer svc at CBEC. CBEC, Grasonville. To register: www.bayrestoration.org/life.
COMMUNITY MEALS
Mondays thru Fridays – LUNCH w/daily specials. 11:30am-1pm. VFW Post 7464, Grasonville. 410-827-8194.
1st Sunday – BREAKFAST BUFFET. 8-10:00am. Adults $11, kids $5, First Responders $5. Grasonville VFW Post 7464. 410-8278194.
Thursdays – TACO DINNER 5-7pm. American Legion Post 296, Queenstown. 410-827-8182.
Aug 11 – 1/2 RACK RIB DINNER. 5-7pm. American Legion Post 296, Queenstown. 410827-8182.
Aug 18 – FRIED CHICKEN DINNER. 5-7pm. American Legion Post 296, Queenstown. 410827-8182.
Aug 18 – FOOD TRUCK NIGHTS by QVFD Ladies Auxiliary. Town Center. 4-7pm. Town Center, Queenstown.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ongoing – TECHNOLOGY HELP-schedule 1-on-1 tech help by appt. Kent Island (410-6438161) or Centreville (410-758-0980) Branch Libraries. www.qaclibrary.org.
Ongoing – FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICESconsumer debt/housing, elder law, family law. Free. To schedule consultation: 410-690-8128 or info@midshoreprobono.org. Mid-Shore Pro Bono. www.midshoreprobono.org.
Mon-Fri – FAMILY LAW “SELF-HELP” CLINICS by Mid-Shore Pro Bono. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-12N. Thurs 1-4pm. QAC Circuit Court. For appt: 410-758-1773 ext. 5128.
Tuesdays – RENT COURT for QAC by MidShore Pro Bono. 9-11am. Complete online intake or call office 410-690-8128.
Thru Dec 29, 2023 – DOOR TO DOOR RIDES to catch County Rides w/at least 2 days adv notice & subject to availability. Free. To request: 410-758-2357.
Thru Dec 29, 2023 – RIDE FREE No fee. County Ride, public transit pgm. Rte 1 (KI & Grasonville to Easton; Rte 2 (Centreville to Stevensville); Rte 3 ( Annapolis); Rte 4 (Centreville to Chestertown & Sudlersville). Mon-Fri. 6:30am-4:45pm.
Aug 17 – FAMILY LAW CLINIC-lawyer available to public for free limited legal advice consultation. 5-7pm. KI Branch Library. 410643-8161.
EVENTS
Mondays – PIANO LESSONS-beginning & intermediate. Info: arthousekifa@gmail.com or 410-543-7424.
Tuesdays – HAND BELL CHOIR-rehearsals; welcome new members. Must be able to read music. 5:30pm. Info: text or call Dee Dee Miller 443-995-2297.
Tuesdays (1st & 3rd) – CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMUNITY BAND-rehearsals; welcome new members. American Legion Kent Island Post. Info: text or call Dee Dee Miller 443-995-2297.
BOARDING GROOMING DAYCARE
1st Friday (thru Sept) – HEALING WALKS 10am. Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. www.adkinsarboretum.org. To participate: jhoughton@ adkinsarboretum.org.
2nd Friday – BOTANICAL ART OPEN STUDIO 10am-12:30pm. Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. www.adkinsarboretum.org or 410-634-2847.
Saturdays – MUSIC THEORY & MUSIC SCIENCES WORKSHOPS ages 16+. 12N-1pm. $10 donation. KIFA. To sign up: highwaygeorge@gmail.com.
Thru Aug 10 – BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE sponsored by QAC Chamber of Commerce. School supplies to benefit elem & middle school. Drop off: Mon-Thurs, 9am-3:30pm. 151 Postal Rd, Chester. Call or email when dropping off. Info: 410-643-8530 or tracy@ qacchamber.com.
Thru Aug 11 – COMMUNITY MEDIATION Volunteer Training. 10am-6:30pm. Info: info@ cmusmediation.org or 410-810-9188.
Thru Aug 17 – FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE-all orders online. Pickup early Sept. Info: adkinsarboretum.org, nativeplants@adkinsarboretum. org or 410-634-2847, ext. 100.
Thru Aug 28 – ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW. KIFA. www.kifa.us.
Thru Aug 30 – OLD BAGS LUNCHEON benefitting QACMHC seeking donations of gently used handbags. Info: www.qacmhc.org.
Thru Sept 30 – ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE W/ LANDSCAPE Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. www.adkinsarboretum.org.
Thru Dec 30 – MATTRESS & BEDDING VOUCHER PGM-QAC residents who need bedding. Must apply through an organization. Info: Lisa Michaels lmichaels@qac.org or 410758-6677.
Thru Dec 30 – TRANSPORTATION HELP by QAC Community Partnerships for Children & Families. For info: Lisa Michaels lmichaels@ qac.org or 410-758-6677.
Thru mid-Dec – TIDES OF GRACE, INC.Monthly Distributions. Aug-Book Bags & Supplies; Sept-Winter Clothes & Coats; OctHalloween Costumes; Nov-Family Pictures; Dec-Used Toy Drive. Collections for each drive begin the month before. Dropbox & Office: 605 Main St, Suite 101, Stevensville. Info: tidesofgraceinc@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ tidesofgraceinc.
Aug 5 – STUFF A BUS-school supplies for children in need. 10am-1pm. Target Parking, 200 Kent Landing, Stevensville. Info: 410-758-2357.