Click below for complete upcoming event listings for these organizations. Art Institute & Gallery
CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Art League of Ocean City CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events. Barnes & Noble CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Mid-Shore Family YMCA CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Rehoboth Beach Film Society CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Salisbury University CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Ward Museum CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
Wicomico County Library CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events. Worcester County Arts Council CLICK HEREfor complete listing of July - August events.
call for submissions Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild Young Writers Contest To all children ages 10-18. Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry. You do not have to be a DE state resident. Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2008. For complete submission guidelines, go towww.rehobothbeachwritersguild.comor emailcontactus@rehobothbeachwritersguild.com
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2 wednesday FREE Showing of Bee Movie in Downtown Salisbury SALISBURY, MD. On Wednesday, July 2 Downtown Salisbury will be the place to be for great family fun. Urban Salisbury and the Wicomico Public Library present a free outdoor showing of DreamWorks' Bee Movie in Parking Lot 15 on Camden Street at dusk or a little later. Bring a chair and the kids and enjoy the family movie! Bee Movie features the voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, and many more. It is the story of Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld), a bee and recent college graduate that is unhappy with his one career choice: to make honey. Barry befriends a human and learns that they steal honey and sell it in stores. Shocked, he tries to right this injustice by suing the human race. Bee Movie is rated PG for Mild Suggestive Humor. Refreshments will be available with all the proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore. If rain is forecast, the movie will be cancelled without further notice.For more information, call the Wicomico Public Library at (410) 749-3612 or Urban Salisbury at (410) 546-3205.
4 friday 4th of July Celebration MARDELA SPRINGS, MD.Fourth of July Celebration at the Adkins Historical & Museum Complex in Mardela Springs, MD Friday, July 4 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm. BBQ Chicken Platters Chicken, Rolls, Baked Beans & Potato Chips, Hot Dog Platters, Hamburger Platters, Hot Dog or Hamburger Sandwiches, Soft Drinks, Water, Homemade IceCream, Best Decorated Bicycle, Old Fashioned Games, Face Painting by 4-H, Entertainment, Tractor-Pulled Hay-Rides, Antique Cars. Come out and join the fun!For information, email Barbara Barga atbbarga@umd.edu
5 saturday Just Folks Festival CRISFIELD, MD. Arts/Crafts/Vendors/Demonstrators/Entertainment/Food/FREE ADMISSION. Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 4 pm. Just Folks Exhibit is July 5 - Sept. 20. 26430 Burton Ave., Crisfield, MD - 10 am to 2 pm Mon - Sat. For further information please call (410) 968-2787.
8 tuesday FREE Child Safety Seat Check SALISBURY, MD. Safe Kids Lower Shore will hold a FREE child safety seat check at the Salisbury WIC office.Tuesday, July 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call (410) 334-3480 for an appointment. 9 wednesday Kids Craft Programs at the Purnell Museum SNOW HILL, MD. The Julia A. Purnell Museum is once again offering the popular summer series Heritage Crafts for Kids. The first program will take place on Wednesday, July 9. Families can stop by the museum between 1 and 3pm, and children can learn about regional history by making a craft related to an aspect of the museum's collection. On July 9 participants will decorate a fabric mini flag. The project is included in the cost of general admission: $2 for adults and $.50 for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not needed. Heritage Crafts are planned throughout the summer: on July 23, August 6 and August 20. For more information, contact the museum at (410) 632-0515.
MarylandSummerCenter for the Arts Concert: The Folk Heroes and The Burke Family Singers SALISBURY, MD. The Burke Family Singers are an all-family choir that performs a cappella gospel music featuring inspirational and uplifting hymns and spirituals. The Folk Heroes are a local Eastern Shore band composed of four members who have been playing in the area for more than 12 years. They play a variety of music including American and Irish folk tunes, old and new. The concert, presented by The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council in partnership with SalisburyUniversity, is July 9, 2008 at 7pm at SalisburyUniversity in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for SWAC members and Senior Citizens, and $5 for children 12 years and under and can be purchased with Visa or Master Card by calling (410) 543-2787 or through SWAC’s bank ticket outlets at all PNC Bank and The Bank of Delmarva locations. For information, call (410) 543-2787 or arts4shore@yahoo.com. Proceeds from the concert go to MAC Inc., which will support programs and services for our senior citizen community.
Nature Inspired Art CampFor complete Summer Camps Listings, click here
SALISBURY, MD. The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts the Nature Inspired Art camp for children ages 8 -12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., July 14-18. An optional after camp program follows each day from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost for a week long pass is $150.00 for members, $185.00 for non-members. Day passes may also be purchased at $40.00 for members $50.00 for non-members. After camp admission is $25.00 each day. Artists hold classes on topics such as painting, mosaics and carving. Between classes children participate in educational activities to learn about the environment. Deadline to register for camp is Thursday, July 3.
12 saturday Children's Fishing Derby & Family Fun Day
SHARPTOWN, MD. Cope Bennett Ballfield on Nanticoke at 9am. For information, call (410) 883-2911.
Taste of Cambridge CAMBRIDGE, MD. The town’s biggest event of the summer, Taste of Cambridge, takes place on Saturday, July 12 – right in the midst of peak crabbing season. Locals and travelers from all over the region are on hand for this favorite culinary event, during which chefs from downtown Cambridge’s most popular restaurants battle it out to see who makes the town’s “Best Crab Dish.”Those attending the Taste of Cambridge can take part in the action by tasting dishes and casting their vote for best crab cake, crab soup, crab dip and crab specialty. In addition to the crab cook-off, Taste of Cambridge features crab-picking competitions; pie- and watermelon-eating contests; and many other favorite “summer at the shore” activities. Music will be provided by a DJ, and a climbing wall and moon bounce will keep young attendees happy and entertained. Taste of Cambridge is a treat for the taste buds and spirits alike. For more information on Cambridge Main Street, please call 410-228-0020 or visit www.cambridgemainstreet.com.
14 - 18 monday thru friday
Camp EAGLET at Green Gate FarmFor complete Summer Camps Listings, click here PRINCESS ANNE, MD. Camp EAGLET incorporates its focus of Equine Assisted Learning (horses) and character education along with life skills & much more, all while meeting new friends, both humans & horses!!!Upcoming sessions: July 14-18 and July 28 – Aug. 1Also partnering with Camp Odyssey in August! Call for details or visitwww.GreenGateFarm.org. Camp EAGLET: Where horses can help you soar to new heights!NO RIDING involved, no horse experience required!Join us for fun, new friends, and learning! (410) 651-5885.
14 tuesday Ocean Bowl Skate Competitions
OCEAN CITY, MD.Most skaters dream of meeting Tony Hawk, one of the greatest skaters in the world.Ocean City Recreation and Parks department is offering you a chance at this once in a lifetime moment.At the first 2 Ocean Bowl Skate competitions, being held June 17th and July 15th, every participant will be entered in a drawing to win 2 tickets to the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam Tour coming to the Delaware State Fair as well as a meet and greet with Tony Hawk and others. The competitions will be held June 17th, July 15th and August 12th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.The price to enter is $10.00 and the competitions will have 4 divisions for ages 6 and up.Prizes are being donated from local skate shops as well as tickets for the Tony Hawk tour on July 26th. Come on out and show off your skills, win prizes and have a blast!OceanBowlSkatePark is located at 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue. For more information, please contact Nik Lasso at Ocean City Recreation and Parks, (410) 250-0125 or emailnlasso@ococean.comor Ocean Bowl Skate Park at (410) 289-BOWL.
15 - 17 tuesday thru thursday Art at the Beach-2008 OCEAN PINES, MD. For children ages 5-13 at the Ocean Pines Library from 10am to noon. Free, but registration is required. Children will be given instruction in drawing, collage, still life painting, creative rock painting and painting to music. Classes are led by a group of dedicated ALOC artists whose goal is to inspire young artists. This program is funded through a grant from Wal-Mart. Call (410) 524-9433 or Sarah Titus, (410) 334-2267 for more information.
18 friday Night Prowlers SALISBURY, MD. July 18 from 8:30-10pm at Pemberton Historical Park. What wildlife does PembertonPark have to offer at night? Hike the trails at night looking for sights and sounds of our nocturnal friends. Be there as we call in Great Horned Owls and coax Grey Foxes out of their dens. Group size is limited, register early. For more information, contact Chad Ford at (410) 860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org
19 saturday Tiny Tykes Hikes SALISBURY, MD. July 19 from 2-3pm.Does your child love nature and the outdoors?If so then come join park staff to explore the natural world during our Tiny Tykes Hikes.Each of the hikes will cover a different nature theme, and include a variety of activities such as crafts, hiking, books, and nature lessons.Designed especially for children age 3-5 years old. For more information, please contact Chad Ford at (410) 860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org
Annual Children’s Pet Fair SALISBURY, MD. July 19 at 10:00am. The annual Children’s Pet Fair, open to children 18 and under is co-sponsored by Salisbury Super Pet.Participants can enter their favorite pet in the dog, cat, or miscellaneous categories, and compete for trophies and bragging rights.For more information, please contact Kelly O’Brien at (410) 548-4900 ext. 108 orkobrien@wicomicocounty.org
2nd Annual NFL, Pepsi, Punt, Pass & Kick SALISBURY, MD. The Wicomico Pop Warner Panthers in conjunction with the Baltimore be hosting the 2nd Annual NFL, Pepsi, Punt, Pass & Kick. The competition is free to all boys and girls ages 8-15. This event is free to all boys and girls ages 8-15. The contestants will be judged on distance and accuracy of 1 Punt, 1 Pass, and 1 Kick. The competition will take place on Saturday July 19, 2008 from 9AM to 4PM. Registration is at 9:00 AM at Rev. Ray Chamberlin Memorial Field, 406 E. Gordy Rd. in Salisbury, Md. For more information contact Mike Hurley at (410) 860-6625 or e-mail at wicomicopanthers@comcast.netor visit www.wicomicopanthers.com. Please come join us for a day of fun.
Ward Museum- Adult Workshop SALISBURY, MD. The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a fine beaded jewelry class with local artist Keota Silaphone from noon–4 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Learn to make hand-made jewelry at the Ward Museum using beads, wire, crimps, bead board and tools. Leave with a completed matching set of a necklace, earring pair and bracelet. All materials and tools are provided. Cost is $40 for members, $55 for non-members. Registration deadline is Friday, July 11. For more information call (410) 742-4988, ext.110, or visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org.
MAC Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park OCEAN CITY, MD. MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging-a United Way Agency, is having its 6th Annual "Family Fun Day" Saturday July 19th from 10am to 7pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at a cost of $30 per person. Amusement rides from 2 - 6 pm including unlimited rides excluding sky coaster and limit of two rides on Wild Mouse Coaster, Splash Mountain Water Park from 10am to 7pm (children under two are free to water park), Miniature Golf from 10am to 6pm, and water basketball and volleyball for adults. Call (410) 742-0505 ext. 113 for more information.
21 monday Free Children's Fiber Art Workshop SNOW HILL, MD. Sponsored by Central Delmarva Fibers Guild. The workshops will take place between 2 and 4pm at the Snow Hill Library meeting room. There will be textile crafts for kids of all ages from pre-schollers to teens. The programs are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call Stacy at (410) 632-0772.
July 21 - Aug 15 Summer Art Camp for Somerset CountyFor complete Summer Camps Listings, click here CRISFIELD, MD. Four weeks of Summer Art Camp for Somerset County. Children ages 5 - 16. 26430 Burton Avenue. For further information please call (410) 968-2787.
25 friday
Family Fun Day at Moss Hill Playground SALISBURY, MD. Friday, July 25, 2008, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Living Bread Worship Center’s Youth Ministry. An evening of fun, games, snacks, sports activities and fellowship for the entire family! Guest appearance by “Sillie Willie the Clown." The Large Playground at Middle Neck Drive and Deborah Road - Moss Hill and Brookridge Townhomes. For more information contact Ms. Robin Neely at (410) 896-4311.
30 wednesday Willie Nelson at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center SALISBURY, MD.Music Legend and 2008 Grammy winner Willie Nelson will be returning to Delmarva this summer and will take the stage at the WicomicoYouth & CivicCenter on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008. After over 35 years of performing and over 100 albums under his belt, Willie Nelson is known as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and an accomplished guitar player. Outside the recording studio, Nelson established himself as a champion for the family farmer with his annual Farm Aid concerts and now sits on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Horses. Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.orgor by phone at (410) 548-4911. Tickets for the 7:30PM show are $38.50 to $48.50. Civic Club tickets will also be available and include dinner and the show. For more information on Willie Nelson and his tour, visitwww.willienelson.com
AUGUST ___________________________ 2 saturday 7th Annual Watermelon Festival MARDELA SPRINGS, MD. Saturday, August 2nd at Wright's Market, 9300 Old Railroad Road - Rt. 50 7 miles west of Salisbury. Food, drink, refreshments (BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, watermelon, hamburgers, hotdogs, sno cones, lemonade, homemade icecream, more). Activities include gospel singing, Little Miss Watermelon Princess contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon bowling, firetruck rides, face painting, bouncing house, petting zoo, Sheriff's Dept. dog demonstrations, visit from Sherman, and much more! For more information, call Michelle at (410) 742-8845.
6 and 13 wednesdays Butterfly Program for Girls SALISBURY, MD. The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council will be sponsoring a free Butterfly Program on Wednesday August 6 and August 13, 2008, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Wicomico County Library. Girls will have fun learning about butterflies, playing games, making crafts, and singing songs. All girls in grades kindergarten to 6th grades are welcome to attend. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend the programs. There is no charge to attend. For more information please contact Pat Lewis at 410-742-5107 ext. 26. A leading advocate for and expert on girls, the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council builds girls of courage, confidence and character by providing personal leadership development and programs that teach skills for the real world. To learn more about Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, visit www.GSCB.org or call 1-800-374-9811 or (410) 742-5107.
6 wednesday Kids Craft Programs at the Purnell MuseumFor complete Summer Camps Listings, click here SNOW HILL, MD. The Julia A. Purnell Museum is once again offering the popular summer series Heritage Crafts for Kids. The first program will take place on Wednesday, July 9. Families can stop by the museum between 1 and 3pm, and children can learn about regional history by making a craft related to an aspect of the museum's collection. On July 9 participants will decorate a fabric mini flag. The project is included in the cost of general admission: $2 for adults and $.50 for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not needed. Heritage Crafts are planned throughout the summer: on July 23, August 6 and August 20. For more information, contact the museum at (410) 632-0515.
9 saturday Challenger's Moonlight Charity Cruise CRISFIELD, MD. To benefit the Somerset Challenger Little League Athletic Department. Challengers Little League is an athletic group specifically designed with volunteer supports and accessible accommodations for children 5 thru 21, with disabilities to fully participate in baseball. Festivities include beer, wine, DJ, appetizers, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction. 7 - 10 pm . . . parking available behind the Side Street Restaurant. Tickets are $25. Contact Jackie Wheatley at (410) 651-9413 for information.
10 sunday
WWE Raw presents Summerslam Tour
SALISBURY, MD. WWE Raw is bringing its Summerslam Tour to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Sunday, August 10 at 5:00pm. WWE Raw’s Summerslam Tour features Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy and many more. Tickets for this event go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 10:00am and range from $20-$60 plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, by phone at (410) 548-4911 or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office. The Box Office will open for the on-sale this Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Normal Box Office hours will resume after Saturday and are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
11 monday Free Children's Fiber Art Workshop SNOW HILL, MD. Sponsored by Central Delmarva Fibers Guild. The workshops will take place between 2 and 4pm at the Snow Hill Library meeting room. There will be textile crafts for kids of all ages from pre-schollers to teens. The programs are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call Stacy at (410) 632-0772.
12 -14 tuesday thru thursday Art at the Beach 2008 OCEAN CITY, MD. For children ages 5-13 at the Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street from 10am to noon. Free, but registration is required. Children will be given instruction in drawing, collage, still life painting, creative rock painting and painting to music. Classes are led by a group of dedicated ALOC artists whose goal is to inspire young artists. This program is funded through a grant from Wal-Mart. Call (410) 524-9433 or Sarah Titus, (410) 334-2267 for more information.
13 -17 wednesday thru sunday
Fifth Annual Jack Purnell-Chris Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament
SALISBURY, MD. Coastal Hospice to Benefit from Men’s Open at Salisbury University Tennis Courts. Matches daily from 10 am into the evening. Top ranked tennis players from around the world gather in Salisbury to compete for $40,000 in prizes. These players are at the start of the careers and emerge in international top-100 rankings. Proceeds from the tournament benefit Coastal Hospice. Admission is free, and information is available on the event website at http://purnell-thomas.org
15 friday Eric Turner: Wildfowl Identification SALISBURY, MD. The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a wildfowl identification class beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 15 and ending at 4:00 p.m. The class will be taught by Eric Turner, the director of the Delmarva Chapter of Delta Waterfowl.The cost is $2.00 for members of the Ward Museum and $3.00 for non members. This class is open to people of all ages.For more information call (410) 742-4988, ext.110, or visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org.
16 saturday Price Buick-Pontiac-GMC declares August Child Safety Month SALISBURY, MD. Price Buick-Pontiac-GMC in Salisbury has declared August as “Child Safety Month”.General Manager Arzie Owens announced today that he is working with the Wicomico County Health Department, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department and IDENT-A-KID, the National Child Identification Program in the organization of a “Safe Kids Expo” to be held at their Rt. 13 and West Zion Road location on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. “Being a father of 2 children, I know how important it is for us to keep our kids safe and with the new Maryland booster seat law now in effect, we wanted to provide a fun and educational event to create more awareness.” Mr. Owens said.“The Price organization is very family oriented and our lines of GM automobiles are extremely safety oriented, so it was a good fit for us.” From 11am until 2pm on Saturday, August 16th families are invited to come to Price in Salisbury to take part in a variety of educational and fun activities. The following is a partial list of what will be going on that day: IDENT-A-KID registration: Each child will receive an Emergency Response Card with their photo and finger print compliments of Price Buick Pontiac GMC. Walk-in’s welcome, but appointments are requested by calling (410) 742-1106. Safety Seat Inspection: Safe Kids Lower Shore will have several inspection stations set up where people can have their child safety seats inspected for proper installation. Drive-in’s welcome but appointments are requested by calling (410) 742-1106. Spot the Tot Demo:Learn about the danger zone behind your vehicle. Trunk Entrapment Demo: Kids can learn about how to release a trunk latch from inside the trunk if they are ever accidentally locked inside. Vehicle Interior Solar Heat Demo: See how quickly the sun can heat up a vehicle to life threatening temperatures for children and pets. Wicomico County Mobile Command Post: Get a close up view of this high-tech vehicle used by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department. K9 Demo: See how our 4-legged friends serve and protect us. Vince and Larry Crash Dummies and McGruff: Animated characters will stop by for a visit with kids. Free Domino’s Pizza and Pepsi products: Enjoy them while supplies last! Live Radio Broadcasts: Popular 97.5 & 105.9 Cat Country and Max 92.5 will broadcast live from the event, play music and give away free 10 Safety Seats, 10 Booster Seats & 5 Oil Changes from Price, Chick-Fil-A kid’s meals, Webkinz Accessories from Victorian Charm, and Shorebirds tickets.
19 - 21 tuesday thru thursday
Seaside Dance Academy – Summer Intensive 2008 BERLIN, MD. August 19th, 20th, & 21st.Professional Staff Includes: Carol Brienza, Fiona Green, Shelly Masenoir, & Stacey Tytler. Classes Offered In…Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Jumps/Turns, Contemporary, Lyrical, Strength/Conditioning, & Movement. Open to Dancers Age 6 and Up…Levels will be determined at time of registration.Email danceshop101@hotmail.com for information.
22 friday Red Wolf Golf Tournament 2008 to Benefit the Salisbury Zoo SALISBURY, MD. The Salisbury Zoo will be hosting its 3rd Annual Red Wolf Golf Tournament held at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 1pm. The cost of a foursome is $400 which includes an awards banquet, cart, green fees, gift bags, random drawings and more! Take advantage of the Red Wolf Package and get an edge on your competitors. Enjoy the day on the greens at Green Hill Yacht and Country club and support your Zoo. Hole sponsorships available for $100. Visit http://www.salisburyzoo.org/for registration forms or call Mary Seemann at (410) 860-6880 for more information.
Recognizing & Celebrating Young People & 
