Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What's Happening in Elkton 2/23/2011



Citizen of the Year
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Town of Elkton Community Social Hall
100 Railroad Avenue


5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ...Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres and Open Bar
6:30 p.m. ... Dinner ( Choice of Chicken Kiev or Crabcake)
Served with Salad, Sicilian Medley Vegtables and Twice Baked Potatoes
7:30 p.m. ... Presentation

The Elkton Chamber & Alliance cordially invites you to attend the 2010 Citizen of the Year Banquet Honoring Charles McCoy.
$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.



First Friday Celebrations

March 4, 2011
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Elkton


The Palette & The Page (formerly, Main Street Art)
All about Wine, Cheese, Music and Art!
The Wine Tasting will be provided by our very own local vintner 'Terrapin Station Winery'. What would a wine tasting be without some delicious Cheese and Crackers to cleanse the palate.
Music 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 Art, 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.
For more information please visit our website: www.thepaletteandthepage.com



Kids Happy Hour
Art Space on Main
138 West Main Street
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


This weekly fun-filled event includes a creative clay project, pizza and soda.


ArtistiKris Studio
210 North Street

Visit a real working art studio and see artists create and develop their skills at ArtistiKris Studio at 210 North Street.

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.




Theme Basket Bingo

Saturday, Mar. 12, 2011
5:30 PM
Union Methodist Church, 440 Union Church


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.



Business Extravaganza 2011

Tuesday, Mar. 15
All Day
Cecil College, 1 Seahawk Drive North East, MD


Schedule
9:30 - 11:00 AM - Set UP
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM – Luncheon, $25 Members, $35 Non-Members
1:30 - 7:00 PM - Expo Open to Public Break Out Sessions Staggered in 45 min intervals
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Business After Hours/Wrap-up

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.



Paint, Clay and Dirt

Friday, Mar. 25, 2011 - Friday, Apr. 22, 2011
5 PM - 7 PM
135 East Main Street


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.



Elkton Little League Opening Day Parade

Saturday, April 9, 2011
10 AM
Eder Park, Howard Street


Join Elkton Little League as they kick off the 2011 baseball/softball season with their Annual Opening Day Parade.



Monthly Business Luncheon

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
12 P.M.
Union Hospital 1st Floor Meeting Room, 106 Bow Street


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
warning signs/signals that alert patients to seek a physician’s care.
$12.00 per person/$15.00 per non-member.
Please R.S.V.P. by April 8th if you are planning on attending.



SAVE THE DATE!

Paint the Town Purple


April 25th - May 6th
Downtown Elkton


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?

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!

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