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Mid-Shore Pro Bono
is offering a Legal Services Clinic
Wednesday, July 27
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Kent County District Court House, 2nd Floor
Cross Street, Chestertown
This clinic is free to anyone who wishes to attend. Please keep in mind that in order to attend, you must call for an appointment at 410-690-812.
During this appointment, clients will meet with a volunteer attorney to gain a better understanding of the legal issues they face and receive advice on how to proceed in order to resolve those issues. If you have questions about a specific matter, call to schedule an appointment
For more information on Mid-Shore Pro Bono and the services we provide visit www.midshoreprobono.org
Mid-Shore Pro Bono is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that offers legal advice on a broad range of civil legal issues. The program's goal is to increase access to justice within the Mid Shore community by providing free limited legal advice in a clinic setting.
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The Lemon Leaf Café will be holding a fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Queen Anne's and Kent Counties
Heidi William DeFabritus and Christy Trapp will be featured in an "Evening of Song" on Sunday, August 7 at the Lemon Leaf Café, 117 South Cross Street, Downtown Chestertown
Seatings are at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. The $45 ticket includes a 3-course dinner and show. A portion of the proceeds will go to Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Kent & Queen Anne's Counties. For tickets, please call 443-282-0004. Seating is limited so get your ticket today! If you are thirsty for wine or beer remember to BYOB. For more information, please call 410-778-7911
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A free workshop by Upper Shore SCORE© Chapter 670... An Introduction to QuickBooks©
Learn how to keep your financial data up-to-date with America's most popular bookkeeping system for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This three-hour introduction to QuickBooks will feature Heather Tinelli, a principal of Shore Accountants in Queen Anne's County and a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Heather will demonstrate how QuickBooks can help save you money, enhance your financial management skills and improve your financial "peace of mind." Whether you are new to QuickBooks or an experienced user, you will appreciate Heather's insights and responsiveness to your questions.
This workshop is free and open to all who register. If you wish to explore QuickBooks in more detail after this workshop, Heather will offer follow-up training at a nominal fee.
When: Thursday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.
Where: 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617
Please register: Call SCORE at 410-810-2969 or email the Kent County Chamber of Commerce at kentchamber@verizon.net
Sponsored by: The Chamber of Commerce of Kent county, the Chamber of Commerce of Queen Anne's County, the Queen Anne's County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, and the Kent County Department of Tourism and Economic Development.
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Shared Opportunity Service, Inc. is pleased to announce a new program: "Shining Stars" On August 29, 2011, students will begin their day in "Shining Stars," a full-day pre-K program housed at 601 High Street, Chestertown
Open House scheduled for Saturday, August 20 from 10 am to 1 pm. Enrolling now. Limited Space.
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Cast your vote for America's favorite Market! Last year the Chestertown Farmers' Market was voted #1 for the State of MD!
American Farmland Trust holds the annual America's Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest to raise national awareness about the importance of buying fresh food from local farms and saving the farmland where it's grown. Market shoppers will vote to support their favorite farmers market starting June 1 at 12:00 PM until midnight on August 31, 2011. Participants can vote for as many participating farmers markets as they choose, but can only vote for each market once.
At the end of the contest, one small, medium, large, and boutique, farmers market will win the title of "America's Favorite Farmers Market" for 2011. The reward for the winning market in each category will be a shipment of No Farms No Food® totebags, a feature article on the award winning foodsite Epicurious.com, and other prizes from our partners and sponsors.
To cast your vote, go to www.farmland.org/vote
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Chamber Benefits:
E-Blasts - Broadcast E-Mail Service Now Available! The Chamber now offers an E-Blast service to all of our members. In an effort to help you build your business and get your message out efficiently and cost effectively, the Chamber office will send an email specifically on your behalf to all Chamber members and non-members who have signed up for our mailing list. This is an excellent way to announce new products, services or events. As a Chamber member, you can take advantage of this service at a very reasonable cost of $25. Please contact the Chamber office for further details.
SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) Invites retired executives to become counselors for new and existing local businesses. Contact Bart Stolp at SCORE to get more information: bartstolp@gmail.com
Help Us Help You. Keep Your Business Information Current! Please remember to contact Loretta in the Chamber office if you have any changes or updates to your business contact information. We want to keep all of our members' information current.
Member-To-Member Benefit Program This program allows any Chamber member to offer discounts on their products and services to other Chamber members and their employees. Even if you do no offer a discount to fellow members, as a Chamber member, you may take advantage of the discounts offered by other members.
Don't miss out! Sign up for this program today. Call Loretta at 410/810-2968 or email at kentchamber@verizon.net
The following businesses are participating members. Please support these businesses.
Aquafit, Atlantic Broadband, DNA Towing
, East Coast Shredding,
Eastern Shore Home Cleaners, East West Martial Arts, ESS-Geiger Promotional Products,
Kent Athletic & Wellness Center,
Performance Water Systems,
River City Upholstery,
Sassafras Sailing Excursions & Lessons, Salon, ShoreToBeFun.com,
The UPS Store,
WorkSafe
~~~ OUR SPONSORS ~~~
PLATINUM: PNC Bank
GOLD: Atlantic Broadband, CNB
SILVER: David A. Bramble, Chester River Health System, Horizon Organic Dairy, Peoples Bank, Washington College
BRONZE: Affinity Business & Technology Solutions, Sears Hometown Store - Chestertown, ShoreToBeFun.com, WCTR Broadcasting, LLC