tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77305462847241630552024-03-05T14:11:19.950-08:00REFLECTIONSElkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-7382788806516779832011-04-08T06:23:00.001-07:002011-04-08T06:37:47.951-07:00<div style="text-align: center; text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 12px trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>How to Make Your Business Run Better and More Profitably</b></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 13px; font: 11px Helvetica;"><br /></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>1. Take action. </b>Taking action will probably move you forward on some significant goal.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>2. Know your customers.</b> Look back at the misses and successes of the last two</span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">years and use that data to help you reassess your idea of your real customers/clients and prospects.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>3. Speak your customers' language. </b>Remember that you are not selling your products or services, you are meeting the needs or solving the problems of your prospects and clients/ customers; package and market your products/services in a way that addresses that need or problem.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>4. Some revenue is better than none. </b>Don't stall your success because you are afraid partnering will reveal your secrets to a potential competitor. Find a Business Buddy, create a business partnership..<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>5. Put it in writing. </b>If you put the specifics of every agreement and arrangement in writing you will save yourself time, money, agony and broken relationships.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>6. Make marketing a priority.</b> You should develop a schedule of marketing actions, put them on your calendar and carry them out -- just as you would any product or service development and delivery for a customer/client.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font: 11px Helvetica;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">7. Avoid spending time "getting ready" instead of "doing."</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> If there is something you do not really want to do or are not comfortable with, there is the risk of avoiding it by getting trapped in the preparation phase.</span></span><br /><br />Copyright 2011. Reprinted with permission from Barbara Wold's Retail & Consumer Tips, <span style="color: rgb(38, 81, 169); text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:bwold@ix.netcom.com">bwold@ix.netcom.com</a></span>.<br /></div> <div style="text-indent: -36px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 13px; font: 11px Helvetica;"><br /></div>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-78791602183313100392011-04-08T06:16:00.000-07:002011-04-08T06:17:16.207-07:00What's Happening 4/8/11<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Elkton Little League Opening Day Parade</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday, April 9, 2011<br />10 AM<br />Eder Park, Howard Street</strong></em><br /><br />Join Elkton Little League as they kick off the 2011 baseball/softball season with their Annual Opening Day Parade. </span><br /><hr /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Vintage Baseball Weekend</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday, April 9, 2011 - Sunday, April 10, 2011<br />1 PM<br />Terrapin Station Winery, 80 Ricketts Mill Road</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Sunday, watch the Diamond State BBC of Delaware take on the Elkton Eclipse.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /> Sunday come out and see a double header as the Dauntless BBC of Havre de Grace take on the Cecil Base Ball Club of Chesapeake City followed by the Athletic BBC vs. Cecil Base Ball Club of Chesapeake City.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /> Ball games will be played at Terrapin Winery on the field near their tasting room building</span> <p> </p> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Monthly Business Luncheon (Tuesday)</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Tuesday, April 12, 2011<br />12 P.M.<br />Union Hospital 1st Floor Meeting Room, 106 Bow Street</strong></em><br /><br />Dr. Jorge Uribe, a local Gastroenterologist, will be our featured speaker. Dr. Uribe will be presenting a program on Digestive Health which will focus on<br />warning signs/signals that alert patients to seek a physician’s care.<br />$12.00 per person/$15.00 per non-member.<br />Please R.S.V.P. by April 8th if you are planning on attending. </span> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Looking for Mentors for Middle Schoolers</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Dates, Times, & Location Varies Based on the School Chosen</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The AIM (Academic Intervention for Middlers) High Dropout Prevention Program is looking for business people to help guide a population of at-risk students in grades 6, 7, & 8 reach their goals and lead productive lives. The strategic goals for the program are to increase student understanding of the importance of completing high school with a Maryland diploma and decrease the dropout rate. A school counselor teaches the curriculum and the business volunteers will help with worksheets and when possible shares experiences related to the topic of the day. The mentor does not have to be at every session because we try to recruit 3 or 4 per grade almost ensuring that a business rep will be present at every session.<br /><br />Mentors are asked to join the 6<sup>th</sup> grade program group and if possible continue with that group through 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> grade. Mentors are needed at each Middle School in the Cecil County Public School System.<br /><br />The program is designed to have a business representative participate in a minimum of 3 of the 8 sessions. Ideally, there will be 3 to 5 mentors for each grade level to insure that there will be a business representative participating every week. The maximum commitment is participation in each of the 8 sessions to help foster a meaningful and supportive relationship with the group members. For more information please contact Kathy Kunda at kkunda@ccps.org. </span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Books Are Fun Book Fair</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Thursday, April 14, 2011 9 AM - 4 PM<br />Friday, April 15, 2011 7 AM - 3 PM<br />Union Hospital Meeting Room 1,2, & 3,<br />106 Bow Street</strong></em><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come enjoy the Books Are Fun book fair held at: Union Hospital ,Meeting Rooms 1-2-3 April 14th from 9am-4pm and April 15th from 7am-3pm GREAT EASTER GIFTS! Come visit the New Books Are Fun Book Fair in the convenience of your workplace. With over 250 great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list! Product categories include: Children's Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers,Stationery & Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Gifts for all ages, Early Learning Products,and Children's Educational Products.First run, top quality products from the world's leading publishers:Time Life, Simon & Schuster, Dorling Kindersley, Harper-Collins, Penguin, Random House,Reader's Digest, Rodale, Disney, Publication's International, Thomas Nelson, Peachtree Publishing and many more! <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /></span><br /><hr /> <p> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><strong>British Invasion Car Show</strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Saturday, April 16, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br /> 10AM-2PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /> Historic Elk Landing, 590 Landing Lane<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></strong></em><br /> <br /> Observe the British invasion of 1813 in a different way with a fun invasion this coming April as The Landing welcomes the inaugural British Invasion Car Show, featuring all sorts of vehicles from across the pond. Check out all the models from the recent past. Admission is free.</span></p> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><strong>YMCA's Healthy Kids Day</strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></span></span></span><br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday, Apr. 16, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />9 AM- 12 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />25 YMCA Boulevard</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out ways to improve your children's and your family's lifestyles and habits. Healthy Kids Day provides kids and families with information on how to be healthier in all aspects of their lives. For the YMCA, good health involves the spirit, mind and body. A “healthy kid” not only eats right, exercises and avoids unhealthy substances like tobacco and alcohol but also demonstrates values such as caring for others and taking responsibility for improving the environment. Join the YMCA of Cecil County and YMCA's across the country as they celebrate Healthy Kids Day with our community. FREE games & prizes for all! Everyone is welcome. 11AM-12PM Kid Power Health & Fitness Workshop with Mr. Josh Hayhurts of ATA Martial Arts. Attendees are educated on Fun Fitness Activities and Powerful Exercises, Health and Nutrition, The Mental Strategies to be Successful, Attendees are positively encourage to become fit and eat healthier in a cool and fun way. <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br /></span></span> <hr /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Vintage Base Ball Double Header</strong></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /><em><strong>Sunday, Apr. 17<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />1 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />Terrapin Station WInery, 80 Ricketts Mill Road</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Base Ball games will be played at Terrapin Winery on the field near their tasting room building. Watch the Flemington Neshanock take on the Elkton Eclipse followed by the Potomac Nine of Washington vs. Elkton Eclipse.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /></span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>National Healthcare Decisions Day Open House</strong></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /><em><strong>Monday, Apr. 18<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />11 AM - 2 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation, 229 East Main Street</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation will hold an open house from 11-2. at 229 E. Main Street in Elkton. Information on advance directives will be available. Professionals will be on hand to answer questions. Advance directives tell healthcare professionals who you designate to make medical decisions if you are unable, as well as the type of care you would like to have. 410-392-0254, 888-892-6685</span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Elkton Little League Golf Tournament</strong></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /><em><strong>Friday, Apr. 22, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />11:30 a.m.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />Club at Patriots Glen</strong></em><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br />Elkton Little League Golf Tournament registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The Shotgun Start will be at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $85 per golfer and $340 per team. Sponsorship is available for tee sponsor signs, flag sponsors, cart sponsors, and food & beverage. For more information contact Rob Alt at 302-420-3031 or altrj310@comcast.net</span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Paint, Clay and Dirt</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>On Going until Friday, Apr. 22, 2011<br />135 East Main Street</strong></em><br /><br />An open exhibition of works using traditional and innovative materials. Artists Tommy and Paula Torres will be featured in the front gallery. For more information contact 410-392-5740.</span><br /><hr /><br /><span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);"><span><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">SAVE THE DATE!<br /><br />Paint the Town Purple</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday, April 23rd - Friday, May 6, 2011<br />Elkton</strong></em></span><br /><br />Sat. April 23rd –<br />Cecil Village Shoppes on Bridge St. Elkton will hold a ‘Purple is for Hope’ theme Car Show. Purple Decorations, Live Music and a percentage of business sales will benefit the American Cancer Society.<br /><br />Thurs. April 28th –<br />Elkton Car Show hosts the ‘Purple is for Hope’ theme by featuring purple cars, purple trophies and if you look up and down Main Street you’ll see the color purple prominently featured, from our light posts to the windows of local businesses. When you stop in at a local merchant be sure to spread some ‘Hope’ of your own by lightening your load of loose change and adding to the American Cancer Society – Donation Canisters.<br /><br />First Friday, May 6th –<br />Let’s ALL Paint This Town Purple Day! Be a part of the ‘Purple Wave’</span><br /><ul><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">1-8pm Chalk Walk – Relay For Life Teams, Cancer Survivors, Members of the Business Community, Members of the Community at large, Neighbors, Friends, Families… ANYONE who wants to take part in the ‘Paint the Town Purple Chalk Walk’ need only sign-up at the registration table located at the corner of North & Main Streets to receive their designated area of sidewalk and their Free chalk. Join us in making a statement for ‘Hope’ on the sidewalks in Elkton. </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Live Music – What’s a party without a good back-beat? Enjoy live music from 1-8pm provided by these talented local musicians: Kona Shame, Box Turtle Bob and Kenny Jones & Friends. </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Tree of Hope – A dedication ceremony will take place at 5:00pm at the corner of North & Main Streets when town officials will tie the first ribbons to our ‘Tree of Hope.’ The tree stands as a significant reminder to those lives lost to cancer. Anyone who wishes to remember a loved one can add their ribbon to the tree. (Ribbons will be provided.) </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">‘Hope Theme Window Displays’ – Local merchants will take part in creating window displays to coincide with the ‘Hope’ theme. Cancer survivors will be voting on the most creative display</span></li></ul> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Businesses that will be participating in Paint the Town Purple:</span> <ul><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Art Space on Main – Kids Happy Hour will include a ‘Purple means Hope’ themed project. The fee per child is $25, $5 of which will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Kids Happy Hour includes the fee for the art project, pizza & soda. Pre-registration is required by 3:00pm on Fri. May 6th. For more information contact Art Space on Main (410) 620-2464. </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Brother’s Pizza – Grab a slice, or MORE while you’re downtown… Brother’s will be donating 15% of their sales during First Friday to the American Cancer Society. </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Dvah's Fasion Boutique - Located in Cecil Village Shoppes on Bridge St. DVAH's will be donated 10% of their sales on purple wigs to the American Cancer Society.</span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Elkton Florist – Will provide purple long stem roses to the first 50 customers and will donate 20% of their sales during First Friday to The American Cancer Society. Send a bouquet to spread the theme of ‘Hope.’ </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Lyon’s Pharmacy – Enjoy a refreshing taste of ‘Hope’ at Lyon’s Pharmacy where they’ll be serving up PURPLE Milkshakes, YUM!!! – If you’re wearing Purple, you’ll receive a discount! </span></li><li> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">The Palette & The Page – The 14 artists who are currently a part of ‘The Palette & The Page’ will be showing in the ‘Gallery Room.’ With each artist, creating in their particular medium, works of art in the theme of ‘Purple Means Hope.’ Live Music and refreshments will also be on hand.</span></li></ul> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);">Help us raise Cancer Awareness and promote the June 4th ‘Relay For Life’ by including your business in the ‘Paint The Town Purple’ campaign during the month of May. </span><span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);"><span>From April 23rd through May 6th, assist the 2011 Relay for Life event of Elkton, MD paint the town purple to show your support in the fight against cancer. Paint the Town Purple is a community wide celebration which will involve downtown and the community turning shades of purple. </span></span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show</strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></span></span><br /><br /><em><strong>Thursday, April 28, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />5 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />North & Main Streets<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></strong></em><br /><br />Join us for the first Downtown Elkton Car Show of 2011. We will be giving away door prizes and trophies. We will be having 50/50’s, live entertainment by Key Largo (rock, oldies, etc.) and food will be available to purchase. No cost to register. Cars can start parking after 3 PM. For more information contact the Elkton Chamber & Alliance at 410-398-5076.</span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-58880166959255136422011-03-31T06:49:00.001-07:002011-03-31T06:49:51.676-07:00What's Happening in Elkton 3-31-2011<h1> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;">Citizen of the Year<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 24px;">Honoring Charles McCoy</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span><em><strong>Thursday, March 31, 2011</strong><br /> Town of Elkton Community Social Hall</em><br /> <strong><em>100 Railroad Avenue</em></strong></span></span></span></h1> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ...Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres and Open Bar</em><br /><em>6:30 p.m. ... Dinner ( Choice of Chicken Kiev or Crabcake)</em><br /><em>Served with Salad, Sicilian Medley Vegtables and Twice Baked Potatoes</em><br /><em>7:30 p.m. ... Presentation</em><br /></span><br /><hr /><br /><h1> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;">First Friday</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span><em><strong>Friday, April 1, 2011</strong></em><br /> <strong><em>Downtown Elkton<br /> 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM</em></strong></span></span></span></h1> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><strong>The Palette & The Page<br />120 East Main Street</strong><br /><br /></em>No Foolin' - It's First Friday at 'The Palette & The Page' .<br />This event is Free April Fools! The Palette & The Page have all manner of tricks up their sleeves for First Friday, April 1st but all of them of the FUN variety. We are very pleased to introduce local children's book author, Phillip Skeen, who will be signing his new book, 'Blue Cat's Sky-High Adventure' (the story details the adventure of a fancy footwear obsessed Blue Cat and his well-meaning friend Lame Bird.) Phillip will be reading his book aloud at 6:30pm for everyone to enjoy.<br /><br />The Palette & The Page will also be encouraging our First Friday Visitors to accept the challenge of taking chalk to the sidewalk outside* the shop and creating a picture that answers the question: 'If you were to write a children's book, what might your main character look like?' *In the event of rain, we'll take the project inside with paper and felt pens, which will be provided.<br /><br />The Palette & The Page is also excited to present Visiting Artist - Zing Nafzinger who's whimsical paintings integrate soft colors and subtle textures to depict the energy, light and movement of nature. Also featured will be Visiting Artist - Doortje Shover and her 'Fantasy in Crystal and Glass' creations, which combine unique and colorful beads from around the world, with light capturing crystals. Strung from a sturdy filament, these beautiful works of art cast delicate rainbows to any bright space.<br /><br />Our favorite terrapin and One Man Band, 'Box Turtle Bob' will be on hand to provide his particular brand of Cajun style musical fun. He'll be playing for tips and have his cd's available for purchase. And in the spirit of 'April Fools' and 'Happy Tummy's', The Palette & The Page will feature gastronomic delights in the form of 'tomfoolery-food'... Can you be fooled? Please join us! Support and encourage your local artists and art venues. Shop Local, Be An Original, Buy Art!</span><br /><br /><br /><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Kids Happy Hour</span></b></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><i style="">Art Space on Main </i></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><i style="">138 West Main Street</i></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><i style="">6:00 PM - 8:00 PM</i></span></span></strong></span><br /> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This weekly fun-filled event includes a creative clay project, pizza and soda. </span></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="SpellE"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;">ArtistiKris</span></b></span><b style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;"> Studio</span></b><br /> <br /> <strong><i style="">210 North Street</i></strong><i style=""> </i></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Visit a real working art studio and see artists create and develop their skills at <span class="SpellE">ArtistiKris</span> Studio at 210 North Street. </span></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Don't forget to stop by and see our other Downtown Merchants: Elkton Florist, The Dance Station, Brother's Pizza, Edward's Fashions and Menswear, Tidewater Tattoo, The Howard House, Colonial Jewelers, Picture It Framed, Lyons Pharmacy, and Main Street Pub.</span></strong></span><br /> </p> <hr /> <h1> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;">Grand Opening<br /> </span></span></h1> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 26px;">Elkton Senior Apartments Temporary Leasing Office<br /><br /></span></span> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><strong>Friday, April 1<sup>st</sup><br /> 126 E. High Street<br /> <br /> </strong></em>The office will be open Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Interested parties can stop by their office or call 410.620.1123 to set up an appointment for more information or to apply. Elkton Senior Apartments is an affordable rental community reserved for seniors 62 years of age and older. Residents will enjoy new, spacious apartments with open floor plans, energy efficient appliances, and ample closet space. The community offers a fitness center, computer room with iPads as well as personal computers, community room with a fireplace and warming kitchen for social functions, roof garden, laundry facilities, and patios and covered porches to relax outside. In addition to all of these amenities, residents will benefit from a full service social services program which includes, health and wellness screenings and seminars, fitness classes, computer classes, transportation and much more. Construction is well underway and they are now accepting applications. </span></p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Elkton Little League Opening Day Parade</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Saturday, April 9, 2011<br />10 AM<br />Eder Park, Howard Street</strong></em><br /><br />Join Elkton Little League as they kick off the 2011 baseball/softball season with their Annual Opening Day Parade.<br /> </span> <hr /><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Monthly Business Luncheon (Tuesday)</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Tuesday, April 12, 2011<br /> 12 P.M.<br /> Union Hospital 1st Floor Meeting Room, 106 Bow Street</strong></em><br /> <br /> Dr. Jorge Uribe, a local Gastroenterologist, will be our featured speaker. Dr. Uribe will be presenting a program on Digestive Health which will focus on<br /> warning signs/signals that alert patients to seek a physician’s care.<br /> $12.00 per person/$15.00 per non-member.<br /> Please R.S.V.P. by April 8th if you are planning on attending. </span></p> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Books Are Fun Book Fair</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Thursday, April 14, 2011 9 AM - 4 PM<br />Friday, April 15, 2011 7 AM - 3 PM<br />Union Hospital Meeting Room 1,2, & 3,<br />106 Bow Street</strong></em><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come enjoy the Books Are Fun book fair held at: Union Hospital ,Meeting Rooms 1-2-3 April 14th from 9am-4pm and April 15th from 7am-3pm GREAT EASTER GIFTS! Come visit the New Books Are Fun Book Fair in the convenience of your workplace. With over 250 great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list! Product categories include: Children's Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers,Stationery & Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Gifts for all ages, Early Learning Products,and Children's Educational Products.First run, top quality products from the world's leading publishers:Time Life, Simon & Schuster, Dorling Kindersley, Harper-Collins, Penguin, Random House,Reader's Digest, Rodale, Disney, Publication's International, Thomas Nelson, Peachtree Publishing and many more! <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /></span><br /><hr /> <p> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><strong>British Invasion Car Show</strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Apr. 16 - Apr. 16<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br /> 10AM-2PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /> Historic Elk Landing, 590 Landing Lane<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></strong></em><br /> <br /> Observe the British invasion of 1813 in a different way with a fun invasion this coming April as The Landing welcomes the inaugural British Invasion Car Show, featuring all sorts of vehicles from across the pond. Check out all the models from the recent past. Admission is free.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br /> </span></p> <hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Elkton Little League Golf Tournament</strong></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br />Apr. 22 - Apr. 22<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />11:30 a.m.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />Club at Patriots Glen<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br />Elkton Little League Golf Tournament registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The Shotgun Start will be at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $85 per golfer and $340 per team. Sponsorship is available for tee sponsor signs, flag sponsors, cart sponsors, and food & beverage. For more information contact Rob Alt at 302-420-3031 or altrj310@comcast.net</span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">Paint, Clay and Dirt</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>On Going until Friday, Apr. 22, 2011<br />135 East Main Street</strong></em><br /><br />An open exhibition of works using traditional and innovative materials. Artists Tommy and Paula Torres will be featured in the front gallery. For more information contact 410-392-5740.</span><br /><hr /><br /><span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);"><span><strong><span style="font-size: 32px;">SAVE THE DATE!<br /><br />Paint the Town Purple</span></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Monday, April 25th - Friday, May 6, 2011<br /><br />Downtown Elkton</strong></em></span><br /><br />Help us raise Cancer Awareness and promote the June 4th ‘Relay For Life’ by including your business in the ‘Paint The Town Purple’ campaign during the month of May. </span><span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);"><span>From April 25th through May 6th, assist the 2011 Relay for Life event of Elkton, MD paint the town purple to show your support in the fight against cancer. Paint the Town Purple is a community wide celebration which will involve downtown and the community turning shades of purple. The Palette & The Page will have a gallery opening entitled "Purple Means Hope", Lyons Pharmacy will be celebrating with a purple milkshake. Participating Businesses will be giving special discounts on May 6th and live entertainment will be provided by Kona Shame from 1 - 3 PM. There will be purple window displays, purple balloons and ribbons, and landmarks turning purple to bring awareness in our fight against cancer. What can you turn purple?<br /><br />Events kick-off on April 25th with downtown decorating day and end with a memory path being "painted" on the sidewalk of Main Street (Chalk Walk of Hope) on May 6th!</span></span><br /><hr /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show</strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></span></span><br /><br /><em><strong>Thursday, April 28, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /><br />5 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br />North & Main Streets<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /></strong></em><br /><br />Join us for the first Downtown Elkton Car Show of 2011. We will be giving away door prizes and trophies. We will be having 50/50’s, live entertainment by Key Largo (rock, oldies, etc.) and food will be available to purchase. No cost to register. Cars can start parking after 3 PM. For more information contact the Elkton Chamber & Alliance at 410-398-5076.</span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-40624624785203954882011-02-24T07:43:00.000-08:002011-02-24T08:00:00.195-08:002011 Cecil County Night with the Blue Rocks!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzd0fRB5iQVxxu3idMtBmNyzn8hgcMnPnG1Hlz3NZ0h_4L4uXyF8yM1obHCxMo_ixebnaZEBZgUZCrosjTZe99gICdZ4ZjEZYuSfkvyXJf9qUl4PSWmmpIlqzeHAn_muplc2sNRi79ABM/s1600/Blue+Rocks+2011+Cecil+County+Order+Form+-+May+10%252C+2011.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzd0fRB5iQVxxu3idMtBmNyzn8hgcMnPnG1Hlz3NZ0h_4L4uXyF8yM1obHCxMo_ixebnaZEBZgUZCrosjTZe99gICdZ4ZjEZYuSfkvyXJf9qUl4PSWmmpIlqzeHAn_muplc2sNRi79ABM/s320/Blue+Rocks+2011+Cecil+County+Order+Form+-+May+10%252C+2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577284720182858562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join the Wilmington Blue Rocks on May 10th at 6:35 PM as they battle the Salem Red Socks.</span><br /></span><br />Different Packages are Available.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Community Night Package</span><br /></div>Reserved Sets for $6 each or box/upper box seats for $7 each; Minimum of 10 tickets, Recognition on the video board and over the PA System during the game.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Business Expo Package</span><br /></div>For $300 you will receive: 6ft or 8ft table to display your goods or services on the concourse and 25 seats to the game recognition on the video board and over the PA System during the game.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A copy of the order form is to the left, if you would like one emailed to you please contact the Elkton Chamber & Alliance at 410-398-5076. For more information on the tickets and to order please contact the Wilmington Blue Rocks at 302-888-5358.</span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-46519029561435764802011-02-23T10:02:00.000-08:002011-02-23T10:04:34.465-08:00What's Happening in Elkton 2/23/2011<h1 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="primary-heading"><br /> <strong></strong></h1><h1 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="primary-heading"><strong><span style="font-size:32px;"><br /><span style="font-size:24px;"></span></span></strong></h1> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Citizen of the Year<br /></span></strong></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><em>Thursday, March 31, 2011<br />Town of Elkton Community Social Hall<br />100 Railroad Avenue</em></strong><br /><br /><em>5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ...Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres and Open Bar<br />6:30 p.m. ... Dinner ( Choice of Chicken Kiev or Crabcake)<br />Served with Salad, Sicilian Medley Vegtables and Twice Baked Potatoes<br />7:30 p.m. ... Presentation</em></span><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The Elkton Chamber & Alliance cordially invites you to attend the 2010 Citizen of the Year Banquet Honoring Charles McCoy.<br /> $70.00 per person or tables of 8 for $550.00. Please R.S.V.P. by March 21, 201111 to info@elktonalliance.org or 410-398-5076.</p> <hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br /> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:32px;">First Friday Celebrations</span></strong></span><br /> <br /> <em><strong>March 4, 2011<br /> 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM<br /> Downtown Elkton</strong></em><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The Palette & The Page </span></strong>(formerly, Main Street Art)</span><br /> <span style="font-size:85%;">All about <b>Wine, Cheese, Music and Art!</b><br /> The <b>Wine </b>Tasting will be provided by our very own local vintner 'Terrapin Station Winery'. What would a wine tasting be without some delicious <strong>Cheese</strong> and Crackers to cleanse the palate.<br /> <b>Music </b>always sets the mood for a great party, so in the spirit of St. Patty's Day we're pleased to feature Joe Paulus on Guitar and Mike Wolfe on Violin (note: Tips for our talented volunteer musicians are always greatly appreciated.) In the matter of <b>Art</b>, The Palette & The Page is pleased to present the Gorgeous Woodturned Designs of Visiting ArtistJim Dalton and Stunning Oil Paintings by Visiting Artist Edwin Friend. Both of these gentlemen will be on hand from 5-8pm to discuss their methods and inspiration for their Art.<br /> <b>For more information please visit our website:</b> www.thepaletteandthepage.com </span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Kids Happy Hour</strong></span><br /> <em><strong>Art Space on Main<br /> 138 West Main Street<br /> 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.</strong></em><br /> <br /> This weekly fun-filled event includes a creative clay project, pizza and soda.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size:18px;">ArtistiKris Studio</span></strong><br /> <em><strong>210 North Street</strong></em><br /> <br /> Visit a real working art studio and see artists create and develop their skills at ArtistiKris Studio at 210 North Street.<br /> <br /> <strong>Don't forget to stop by and see our other Downtown Merchants: Elkton Florist, The Dance Station, Brother's Pizza,Edward's Fashions and Menswear, Tidewater Tattoo, The Howard House, Colonial Jewelers, Picture It Framed, Lyons Pharmacy, and the Main Street Pub.</strong><br /> <img src="cid:005401cbc180$b68b2ca0$2602a8c0@JpriceDesktop" width="1" border="0" height="10" /><img src="cid:005501cbc180$b68d9da0$2602a8c0@JpriceDesktop" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></p><br /><hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Theme Basket Bingo</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Saturday, Mar. 12, 2011<br /> 5:30 PM<br /> Union Methodist Church, 440 Union Church</strong></em><br /> <br /> A Theme Basket Bingo will benefit the Cecil County Relay For Life, and will be hosted by "One Life At A Time", the team from Union Church.The Team will be collecting non-perishable foods to be donated to the Community Food Bank. You will receive 1 Free Game Card for your donation.The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10.00 for 20 games. Extra packets will be available for $5.00.There will be special games along with raffles and door prizes. All Baskets will be filled. Food will be available for purchase. The building is Handicap Accessible, and seating is limited. For directions or further information please contact Beverly at (410) 287-8390.<br /> </p> <hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Business Extravaganza 2011</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Tuesday, Mar. 15<br /> All Day<br /> Cecil College, 1 Seahawk Drive North East, MD</strong></em><br /> <br /> Schedule<br /> 9:30 - 11:00 AM - Set UP<br /> 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM – Luncheon, $25 Members, $35 Non-Members<br /> 1:30 - 7:00 PM - Expo Open to Public Break Out Sessions Staggered in 45 min intervals<br /> 5:00 - 7:00 PM - Business After Hours/Wrap-up<br /> <br /> The Business Extravaganza’s goal is to provide a venue for Chamber businesses to advertise their services, network with the community, and learn effective techniques for daily business operations.Chamber businesses and the community will also be provided with an opportunity to learn about the status of BRAC, and the impact on Cecil and surrounding counties. To learn more about sponsor packages and booth prices please visit www.cecilchamber.com .The After Hours Exchange is similar to the Business Card Exchanges. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.<br /> </p> <hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Paint, Clay and Dirt</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Friday, Mar. 25, 2011 - Friday, Apr. 22, 2011<br /> 5 PM - 7 PM<br /> 135 East Main Street</strong></em><br /> <br /> An open exhibition of works using traditional and innovative materials. Artists Tommy and Paula Torres will be featured in the front gallery. Opening Reception: Friday, March 25th 5PM - 7PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.<br /> </p> <hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Elkton Little League Opening Day Parade</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Saturday, April 9, 2011<br /> 10 AM<br /> Eder Park, Howard Street</strong></em><br /> <br /> Join Elkton Little League as they kick off the 2011 baseball/softball season with their Annual Opening Day Parade.<br /> </p> <hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size:32px;">Monthly Business Luncheon </span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>Tuesday, April 12, 2011<br /> 12 P.M.<br /> Union Hospital 1st Floor Meeting Room, 106 Bow Street</strong></em><br /> <br /> Dr. Jorge Uribe, a local Gastroenterologist, will be our featured speaker. Dr. Uribe will be presenting a program on Digestive Health which will focus on<br /> warning signs/signals that alert patients to seek a physician’s care.<br /> $12.00 per person/$15.00 per non-member.<br /> Please R.S.V.P. by April 8th if you are planning on attending. </span><br /> </p> <hr /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(75, 0, 130);"><span><strong><span style="font-size:32px;">SAVE THE DATE!<br /> <br /> Paint the Town Purple</span></strong><br /> <br /> <em><strong>April 25th - May 6th<br /> Downtown Elkton</strong></em><br /> <br /> From April 25th through May 6th, assist the 2011 Relay for Life event of Elkton, MD paint the town purple to show your support in the fight against cancer. Paint the Town Purple is a community wide celebration which will involve downtown and the community turning shades of purple. There will be purple window displays, purple balloons and ribbons, and landmarks turning purple to bring awareness in our fight against cancer. What can you turn purple?<br /> <br /> Events kick-off on April 25th with downtown decorating day and endwith a memory path being "painted" on the sidewalk of Main Street on May 6th!</span></span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-28943836074281288362011-02-10T08:27:00.000-08:002011-02-10T08:28:59.714-08:00What's Happening in Downtown Elkton!<!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; 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mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Hospice Valentine Dinner</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /> <br /> </span></b><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Friday, February 11, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">6 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar)</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dinner</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Elkton VFW Post 8175<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /> <br /> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Join Northern Chesapeake Hospice for a fun night out. Tickets are still available for $25.00 person.<span style=""> </span><span style="">$5.00 will get you beer or wine for the evening. There will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Chocolate Fountain Dessert. Great silent auction items to purchase! For reservations call 410-392-0254 or 888-892-6685.Limited seating - Advance ticket sales only dinner benefits Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation.<span style=""> Come on out and have a great time before the next snow hits. </span></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Cecil</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"> College</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"> presents </span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">‘The Love Letter Project, Part 4’</span></strong></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Friday, February 11, 2011<span style=""> </span>8 p.m. & </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Saturday, February 12, 2011 3 p.m.</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Cecil</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> College</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> Elkton Station Performing Arts Hall,<span style=""> </span>107 Railroad Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">An original production blending dance, music and theater will be performed by Cecil College’s Performing Arts Program faculty when The CoLABorative presents “The Love Letter Project, Part 4.” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">Tickets for “The Love Letter Project,” which are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, can be reserved in advance by calling 410-392-3366. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">Submissions for “The Love Letter Project” are solicited annually to develop a new production presented each Valentine’s Day weekend. Materials received are archived into a living library as a resource for future productions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">“This year, we drew some of our inspiration from pre-existing sources which were interpreted in new ways.” said Janaea Rose Lyn, performing arts coordinator at Cecil College. “An example of this is ‘Ideal Grace’ by guest choreographer Vincent Thomas. Danced by myself and Sunshine Webster-Latshaw, this piece integrates dance, improvised music by jazz guitar instructor James Meyer, and a taped interpretation of the famous poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">An associate professor of dance at Towson University, Thomas has danced with numerous companies, including Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and is the founder of VTDance. His choreography has been presented at various national and international venues, and he was selected as one of only 11 choreographers for the 2005 Omi International Dance Collective. He is a recipient of many regional honors, including several Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards, a 2008 Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project Award, and two 2006 Metro DC Dance Awards for Emerging Choreographer and Outstanding New Work.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">“The Love Letter Project” will consist of several other pieces. “When My Eyes Are Closed” is an original work by guitarist J. Andrew Dickenson, also performed with Meyer. Dickenson will additionally present two guitar and vocal duets by G.F. Handel and J. Offenbach with soprano Yeonjune-Suh. Actress Heather Morrissey will portray a daughter who returns home to confront her dying father in excerpts from “Julius and Portia Jones,” by Brian Christopher Williams. As a continuing structural theme, poems, letters and texts link the individual pieces into a cohesive production.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">For more information on The CoLABorative, “The Love Letter Project” or the Performing Arts Program, contact Janaea Rose Lyn at 410-287-6060, ext. 207 or </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"><a href="mailto:jlyn@cecil.edu">jlyn@cecil.edu</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Love Made Visible</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">February 11, 2011 – March 4, 2011</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Gallery is open:<span style=""> </span>Mon- Thur. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Elkton Station Gallery, 107 Railroad Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">In conjunction with this year’s production of “The Love Letter Project”, “Love Made Visible” is on display in the Elkton Station Gallery until March 4. The exhibit features the work of Amanda Kamen, Patti Paulus, Roger Moreland and an assistant professor of math at Cecil College, Joseph Kupresanin. Located adjacent to the Performing Arts Hall in the lobby of Elkton Station, admission to the gallery is free.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="quotation2numbered" style="margin: 12pt -16.9pt 6pt 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102); font-style: normal;">Monthly Business Luncheon</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(51, 153, 102); font-style: normal;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">Monday, February 14, 2011<br />12 p.m.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /><br />Comfort Suites, 1570 Elkton Road<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"></span></p> <p class="quotation2numbered" style="margin: 12pt -16.9pt 6pt 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black; font-style: normal;">Program: What your Business Needs to Know about the New Health Care and Tax Laws. Speakers: Roger Owens, Rymark Financial and Jason Preston, Accurate Accounting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black; font-style: normal;"></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">$12 Members and $15 Non-Members<br />Everyone is Welcome!</span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Please R.S.V.P. to 410-392-5076 or email <a href="mailto:jprice@elktonalliance.org">jprice@elktonalliance.org</a>. </span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">FREDERICK DOUGLASS: A LIVING HISTORY</span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-weight: normal;">Wednesday, </span></i></strong><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Feb. 16, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 PM</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" />Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Celebrate Black History Month and join the CCPL as Bill Gimmette, a living history interpreter, storyteller and actor, portrays Frederick Douglass. A native son of Maryland, Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County and escaped to the North, becoming one of the great leaders of America's abolitionist movement and influencing no less than Abraham Lincoln. History comes alive at the library! Commissioner Tari Moore will be making introductory remarks. This program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. Elkton Central Library Wednesday, February 16 at 7 pm Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot. A drawing for a Frederick Douglass book and $25 gift certificate to Borders will also take place.</span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">TWITTER BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES</span></strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" />Twitter is a great, free way to promote your small business! Learn the basics, how to open an account and how to start tweeting. Elkton Central Library Thursday, February 17 at 7 pm. Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot.</span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Elkton's Own Antique Roadshow</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></b><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">12PM-5PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Town of Elkton, 2nd floor Social Hall, 100 RR Ave.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Get your items appraised by certified local appraisers. </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">$2 Entry fee. $5 per item appraisal fee.</span></p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Cambria;">For more info contact 410-398-5076.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-20465957445314426982011-02-03T05:58:00.000-08:002011-02-03T06:24:18.523-08:00What's Happening in February!<!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">First Friday</span></strong> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 </span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">5 p.m. – 8 p.m.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Downtown Elkton<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></b></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Grand Re-Opening of The Palette and the Page<br />(formerly Main Street Art)</span></b><br /><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">5 p.m. – 8 p.m.<br />120 East Main Street</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Visit The Palette and the Page for their Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Friday, February 4th. Featuring music and a chocolate fountain with light refreshments . The Palette & The Page is also pleased to debut work by Gallery Artist Lauren Vanni. Lauren is the Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Cecil College and we're thrilled to feature her beautiful Ceramics Work of which "Simplicity of form allows for subtleties to be explored." As a 'Gallery Artist' with The Palette & The Page, Lauren's work will be for sale on display throughout the month of February.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></strong></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">My Funny Valentine</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></b><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">5 p.m.-7 p.m.</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Cecil</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> County</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> Arts Council</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">135 East Main Street<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">An open exhibition of works to and about the ones we adore, symbols, of love in all its many forms. Featured artist, Liz McLaughlin and Iris Dickerson will be in the front gallery. Opening Reception: Friday, February 4, 5 PM - 7 PM. Work will be on display until March 11<sup>th</sup>. For more information contact 410-392-5740.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif" width="1" border="0" height="10" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></b></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Kids Happy Hour<br /></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Art Space on Main </span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">138 West Main Street</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br /> <br /> </span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">This weekly fun-filled event includes a creative clay project, pizza and soda. </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></b></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">ArtistiKris Studio</span></b><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >210 North Street</span><i style=""> </i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Visit a real working art studio and see artists create and develop their skills at ArtistiKris Studio at 210 North Street. </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Don't forget to stop by and see our other Downtown Merchants: Elkton Florist, The Dance Station, Brother's Pizza, Edward's Fashions and Menswear, Tidewater Tattoo, The Howard House, Colonial Jewelers, Picture It Framed, Lyons Pharmacy, and the Main Street Pub.</span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"> </span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Hospice Valentine Dinner</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /> <br /> </span></b><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Friday, February 11, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="5" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">6 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar)</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dinner</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Elkton VFW Post 8175</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" height="1" /><br /> </span></i><span style="font-family: Cambria;"></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Dinner Tickets: $25.00 person. Chocolate Fountain Dessert. Great silent auction! For reservations call 410-392-0254 or 888-892-6685.Limited seating - Advance ticket sales only dinner benefits Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation.</span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Cecil</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"> College</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"> presents </span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">‘The Love Letter Project, Part 4’</span></strong></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">Friday, February 11, 2011<span style=""> </span>8 p.m. &<br />Saturday, February 12, 2011 3 p.m.<br />Cecil</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> College</span></i><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> Elkton Station Performing Arts Hall,<span style=""> </span>107 Railroad Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">An original production blending dance, music and theater will be performed by Cecil College’s Performing Arts Program faculty when The CoLABorative presents “The Love Letter Project, Part 4.” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">Tickets for “The Love Letter Project,” which are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, can be reserved in advance by calling 410-392-3366. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">Submissions for “The Love Letter Project” are solicited annually to develop a new production presented each Valentine’s Day weekend. Materials received are archived into a living library as a resource for future productions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">“This year, we drew some of our inspiration from pre-existing sources which were interpreted in new ways.” said Janaea Rose Lyn, performing arts coordinator at Cecil College. “An example of this is ‘Ideal Grace’ by guest choreographer Vincent Thomas. Danced by myself and Sunshine Webster-Latshaw, this piece integrates dance, improvised music by jazz guitar instructor James Meyer, and a taped interpretation of the famous poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">An associate professor of dance at Towson University, Thomas has danced with numerous companies, including Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and is the founder of VTDance. His choreography has been presented at various national and international venues, and he was selected as one of only 11 choreographers for the 2005 Omi International Dance Collective. He is a recipient of many regional honors, including several Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards, a 2008 Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project Award, and two 2006 Metro DC Dance Awards for Emerging Choreographer and Outstanding New Work.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">“The Love Letter Project” will consist of several other pieces. “When My Eyes Are Closed” is an original work by guitarist J. Andrew Dickenson, also performed with Meyer. Dickenson will additionally present two guitar and vocal duets by G.F. Handel and J. Offenbach with soprano Yeonjune-Suh. Actress Heather Morrissey will portray a daughter who returns home to confront her dying father in excerpts from “Julius and Portia Jones,” by Brian Christopher Williams. As a continuing structural theme, poems, letters and texts link the individual pieces into a cohesive production.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black;">For more information on The CoLABorative, “The Love Letter Project” or the Performing Arts Program, contact Janaea Rose Lyn at 410-287-6060, ext. 207 or </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"><a href="mailto:jlyn@cecil.edu">jlyn@cecil.edu</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Love Made Visible</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">February 11, 2011 – March 4, 2011<br />Gallery is open:<span style=""> </span>Mon- Thur. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />Elkton Station Gallery, 107 Railroad Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;">In conjunction with this year’s production of “The Love Letter Project”, “Love Made Visible” is on display in the Elkton Station Gallery until March 4. The exhibit features the work of Amanda Kamen, Patti Paulus, Roger Moreland and an assistant professor of math at Cecil College, Joseph Kupresanin. Located adjacent to the Performing Arts Hall in the lobby of Elkton Station, admission to the gallery is free.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="quotation2numbered" style="margin: 12pt -16.9pt 6pt 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102); font-style: normal;">Monthly Business Luncheon</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(51, 153, 102); font-style: normal;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black; font-style: italic;">Monday, February 14, 2011<br />12 p.m.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /><br />Comfort Suites, 1570 Elkton Road<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria;"></span></p> <p class="quotation2numbered" style="margin: 12pt -16.9pt 6pt 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black; font-style: normal;">Program: What your Business Needs to Know about the New Health Care and Tax Laws. Speakers: Roger Owens, Rymark Financial and Jason Preston, Accurate Accounting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: black; font-style: normal;"></span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">$12 Members and $15 Non-Members<br />Everyone is Welcome!</span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Please R.S.V.P. to 410-392-5076 or email <a href="mailto:jprice@elktonalliance.org">jprice@elktonalliance.org</a>.<br /></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">FREDERICK DOUGLASS: A LIVING HISTORY</span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-weight: normal;">Wednesday, </span></i></strong><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Feb. 16, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 PM</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" />Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Celebrate Black History Month and join the CCPL as Bill Gimmette, a living history interpreter, storyteller and actor, portrays Frederick Douglass. A native son of Maryland, Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County and escaped to the North, becoming one of the great leaders of America's abolitionist movement and influencing no less than Abraham Lincoln. History comes alive at the library! Commissioner Tari Moore will be making introductory remarks. This program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. Elkton Central Library Wednesday, February 16 at 7 pm Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot. A drawing for a Frederick Douglass book and $25 gift certificate to Borders will also take place.</span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> </p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">TWITTER BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES</span></strong><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">7 PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue</span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Twitter is a great, free way to promote your small business! Learn the basics, how to open an account and how to start tweeting. Elkton Central Library Thursday, February 17 at 7 pm. Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot.</span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p> <div class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr width="100%" align="center" size="2"> </div> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></strong></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">Elkton's Own Antique Roadshow</span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></b><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"></span></strong></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image004.gif" width="5" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">12PM-5PM<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Town of Elkton, 2nd floor Social Hall, 100 RR Ave.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jessica/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /></span></i></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></p><p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Get your items appraised by certified local appraisers. </span></p> <p class="paragraphstyle23" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">$2 Entry fee. $5 per item appraisal fee.</span></p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Cambria;">For more info contact 410-398-5076.</span>Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-29367873782273862022009-10-21T12:54:00.000-07:002009-10-22T08:48:56.731-07:002009 Small Business Person of the Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qk_9tZE4oxpiJGC60tg81xoOxIGgfq5rg4bd41peXaT_u-txdWBKfwGhr7myQwdhkGZFUzPzLzRfN1MN69yT8dvaqC0JqyoXy9sdFVnmzNBnNTpgloLXMNEshHu0pldXRO9Ti-wasH8/s1600-h/Rob+Massimiano.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qk_9tZE4oxpiJGC60tg81xoOxIGgfq5rg4bd41peXaT_u-txdWBKfwGhr7myQwdhkGZFUzPzLzRfN1MN69yT8dvaqC0JqyoXy9sdFVnmzNBnNTpgloLXMNEshHu0pldXRO9Ti-wasH8/s320/Rob+Massimiano.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395144610744589826" /></a><br />The Elkton Chamber and Alliance is proud to announce Mr. Rob Massimiano of Tidewater Tattoo Studio as the 2009 Small Business Person of the Year. <br /><br />Rob Massimiano moved to Cecil County with his family in 1976 from the Suburbs of Philadelphia to the Banks of the Elk River at Locust Point. Although this was a culture shock for his family, it felt like coming home to Rob since he is a real nature lover. After graduating from Bo Manor High School, Mr. Massimiano went into the service for 5 years, serving as a Navy Seabee and earning a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Marine Expeditionary Medal for service in Beirut, Lebanon.<br /><br />After returning to Cecil County, he worked at Perelli Cable before his brother, Ed Massimiano, opened Elkton’s first Tattoo Studio on Main Street in 1986. His brother was aware of Rob’s artistic abilities so he offered to teach him how to tattoo. According to Rob, “If he had not offered it to me I probably would never have considered being a Tattoo Artist.” <br /><br />He worked for his brother for nine years, running the Main Street shop while his brother opened a second studio in Edgewood, MD. In 1995, his brother moved to Florida so Rob purchased the business. And now, 23 years later he continues to make a living as an artist. After learning of his selection as Small Business Person of the Year, Mr. Massimiano stated, “I am grateful each and every day for the incredible gift I have been given. I have received numerous awards for various art competitions and everyone is special to me, but I can honestly say that none of them could mean more to me than this recognition from my hometown. I love Elkton, and its people, I’ve finally found something that fits.”<br /><br />Mr. Massimiano serves on the Board of Directors for the Cecil County Arts Council and the Alliance of Professional Tattooists. He has been very beneficial in helping create the Arts & Entertainment District. His artistic abilities are shown in the new street banners that align Main Street. <br /><br />The Small Business Person of the Year Reception will be held Thursday, November 12. The Social Hour begins at 5:30 PM with the dinner following at 6:30 PM. Those wishing to attend will need to RSVP by November 6th with their choice of either chicken marsala or prime rib.Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-18736730920239404262009-08-13T04:55:00.000-07:002009-08-13T05:07:38.586-07:002009 Elkton Fall Fest/Firefighter Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVi0zzh-jYRLyovzuPI1aC_v42MSgPFCvFMUCDKZ5KeFEj5MTtABub0gMpo5XpNyDXH5-3Ig2wfXR1MZFW3EuwgQZa7ihmuJlsV7-N2GfV-ILLtXSU889635zqXQtK_4r9pXCca7simvk/s1600-h/100_2058.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVi0zzh-jYRLyovzuPI1aC_v42MSgPFCvFMUCDKZ5KeFEj5MTtABub0gMpo5XpNyDXH5-3Ig2wfXR1MZFW3EuwgQZa7ihmuJlsV7-N2GfV-ILLtXSU889635zqXQtK_4r9pXCca7simvk/s320/100_2058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369418308591843282" /></a><br />The time is fast approaching when Elkton gears up for our Annual Fall Fest. This year, we will celebrate the theme "Blast from the Past." The Friday Night Kick-Off Party will feature an old fashioned Sock-Hop featuring DJ Mac with games such as a hula hoop contest, limbo, and best 50's costume. The festivities will be from 5 PM - 9 PM. <br /><br />On Saturday, the event begins at 8 AM with Cecil College's 5K Run. All day event's include: children's games, pony rides, Firefighter Combat Challenge, Kid's Challenge,& Contests (Pretty Baby, Miss Fall Fest, & Elkton Idol). The evening's live entertainment begins at 3:30 PM with the Doo-Wop band RB Express. The final act of the night will be a local favorite, the Larry Tucker Band. Come hear the sounds of Mo-town starting at 6 PM. For more information on the 2009 Fall Fest please visit www.elktonfallfest.com or call 410-398-5076.Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-55629216562927099222009-05-14T07:02:00.000-07:002009-05-14T07:18:37.885-07:00Unity Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsq06jwwDU3Uuts6DK4rHVCPgE8z99pOXtDYuMBMNK__oM2PzubRoIRNAebU3D0wFkONOI-uMvZ4GPVOTV3fkdyZ0bOUZfA0Ma5WCO9Ta38qQQMIOHaD9woOLXpCql5yJ85Jlbt2CuC0/s1600-h/100_2314.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsq06jwwDU3Uuts6DK4rHVCPgE8z99pOXtDYuMBMNK__oM2PzubRoIRNAebU3D0wFkONOI-uMvZ4GPVOTV3fkdyZ0bOUZfA0Ma5WCO9Ta38qQQMIOHaD9woOLXpCql5yJ85Jlbt2CuC0/s320/100_2314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335683573903338034" /></a><br />On Earth Day, the Juvenile Advocacy Volunteer Auxiliary invited the public to attend the ground breaking of the new Unity Garden. The Unity Garden is a project that JAVA and other passionate volunteers has been working on with a grant from the TKF Foundation. The TKF Foundation is a private grant-making foundation founded in 1996 by Tom and Kitty Stoner whose purpose is to create "Open Spaces, Sacred Places". It partners with organizations to create sacred places which increase a sense of community and contribute to a deepening of human connections. The project was chosen out of 25 sites in the State of Maryland.Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-39539155849515508532009-03-30T11:57:00.000-07:002009-03-30T13:45:32.328-07:00High Street Senior Apartments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL92cm0oRbH6zXIU76FkgzDJsERCV59BepxjaLWHPQTNzHyjlslebmQCMKvwALmCouwkWA74BoZ9lMZ8fiLnKh8XS1cqAzbkc2pHuV-3J9i6ToxK8NMT_CThxnlOrf82wbQn9azpfEQ98/s1600-h/Senior+Housing+pic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL92cm0oRbH6zXIU76FkgzDJsERCV59BepxjaLWHPQTNzHyjlslebmQCMKvwALmCouwkWA74BoZ9lMZ8fiLnKh8XS1cqAzbkc2pHuV-3J9i6ToxK8NMT_CThxnlOrf82wbQn9azpfEQ98/s320/Senior+Housing+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319084745050553810" /></a><br /><br />The Elkton Chamber and Alliance would like to congratulate Mr. David Holden of the Ingerman Group on being selected as 1 of only 5 projects to be selected for the December 2008 Competitive Funding Round Winners for Rental Housing Funds (RHF). The Economic Restructuring Committee of the Elkton Chamber & Alliance worked closely with Mr. Holden to support this project. Twenty nine applications were received by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. <br /><br />The Elkton Senior Housing Project will have 60 units housing 90 residents with one and two bedroom apartments available. At least one resident in each apartment must be 62 years old. The rent in the new complex will range from about $448 - $763. <br /><br />The new unit will still need to go through the Elkton Planning Commission and will start construction within twelve months once everything is approved. This new unit will definitely help to revitalize the downtown with more residential units. Another added benefit to the Elkton community is that the Ingerman Group has stated they would like to use local services to complete the construction. <br /><br />There has already been a lot of interest in the new project with people calling wanting more information on the apartments and how to get on a waiting list. The Ingerman Group will be creating a website that will soon be available to answer all your questions.Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730546284724163055.post-4730416679089188912009-03-27T10:34:00.000-07:002009-03-27T10:59:36.244-07:002008 Citizen of the Year Award Banquet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__XhYZis8uG7p2AJFn4ZiyIUXPtI1dn97rhERrkTleT_Wc3CS-ddONcEdHGFM7C8KcOD-T-nmqEJ3ypBz0P2kngwMtWj-T1Kt78SFiQU0XO9a1bh9YvcYnKNJUZMAzUSvDgVvjcAZxP4/s1600-h/Harry+Brown+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__XhYZis8uG7p2AJFn4ZiyIUXPtI1dn97rhERrkTleT_Wc3CS-ddONcEdHGFM7C8KcOD-T-nmqEJ3ypBz0P2kngwMtWj-T1Kt78SFiQU0XO9a1bh9YvcYnKNJUZMAzUSvDgVvjcAZxP4/s320/Harry+Brown+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317928707422926258" /></a><br /><br /><br />Last night was our 2008 Citizen of the Year Banquet honoring Mr. Harry C. Brown of American Home and Hardware. We had a fantastic crowd of about 160 friends and well wishers there to congratulate Mr. Brown on his success. The highlight of the evening was Mr. Tom Brown presenting the award to his brother. He also told an interesting story of when they were younger and Harry told his siblings that if they planted a cheerio, the next day a donut would sprout.<br /><br />Mr. Brown was definitely deserving of this great honor for everything he has done for the community over the years. Harry is a past coach and umpire for the Elkton Little League, past member of the Founding Board of Directors of the Cecil Heating Assistance Program, past member of the Board of Directors of the Elkton Chamber of Commerce, serving for 3 years as chairman of the Elkton Halloween parade, past Sunday school teacher, past member and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Leeds United Methodist Church, past member of the Board of Directors for Mount Aviat Academy, past president of the Sunset Point Open Space Maintenance Corporation, past vice-president/c0-owner of American Home Fuels, Inc., and was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Cecil District Distinguished Citizen of the Year award in 1997.<br /><br />The Elkton Chamber & Alliance is proud to add Mr. Brown to the distinguished list of Citizens of the Year.Elkton Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669271667026277087noreply@blogger.com2