Camp New Dawn
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THE ROOTS OF CLASSIC ROCK COFFEE HOUSE PERFORMANCE BY KATHY JONES THURSDAY, JULY 31 AT CHT
THE ROOTS OF CLASSIC ROCK COFFEE HOUSE PERFORMANCE BY KATHY JONES THURSDAY, JULY 31 AT CHT Back by popular demand, Church Hill Theatre’s own Kathy Jones will take us on a journey through rock’s transition from Folk music and early Rock ‘n Roll to the Classic Rock era. Kathy performs with her guitar on a riser in the middle of the theatre, creating a cozy, warm vibe that’s interactive with the audience, even taking on a few requests. Her coffeehouses are pop-up, one-night only, and short notice events.
Choptank Health welcomes two Certified Nurse Midwives to women’s care team
Choptank Health welcomes two Certified Nurse Midwives to women’s care team Certified Nurse Midwives McCall “Mickey” Dubroff and Gabrielle Gill have joined Choptank Community Health System’s women’s health team, bringing more than 20 years of combined experience in providing compassionate, patient-centered care in rural and hospital settings. Mickey Dubroff, CNM, WHNP, has more than 10 years of experience providing comprehensive women’s health services, including gynecological, prenatal, and
Tred Avon Players Presents CLUE: On Stage! A Killer Comedy, August 14–24
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UM Shore Regional Health Receives $25 Million Gift For New UM Shore Regional Medical Center At a time when rural hospitals are closing, donation helps to secure the future of health care on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. EASTON, Md. (July 1, 2025) – Inspired by a desire to ensure unparalleled health care in the region for generations to come, an Eastern Shore resident has made a $25 million gift to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland
Choptank Health welcomes Bridget Allison, CRNP, to Federalsburg Health Cente
Choptank Health welcomes Bridget Allison, CRNP, to Federalsburg Health Center Choptank Community Health System’s medical and women’s health care team recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner Bridget Allison, CRNP, to the Federalsburg Health Center. Allison is a Federalsburg native and a Colonel Richardson High School alumnus. Allison brings more than a decade of medical experience to Choptank Health’s care team, including work in hospital settings and a focus on pediatrics, maternal, and child
The 16th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic Celebrated Community, Competition, and a Legacy of Servic
The 16th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic Celebrated Community, Competition, and a Legacy of Service Cambridge, MD – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore’s 16th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic presented by Delmarva Power teed off on Monday, June 16th, 2025, at the scenic River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. This beloved event once again brought together community members and corporate sponsors to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
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CHURCH HILL THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON AND ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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