Suitably Cool & Impeccably Clean: Butter and Cheese Making in Early Maryland
June 24th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park
Engage in a farm-to-table journey highlighting how 17th-19th century Marylanders made, preserved, and ate dairy. Using architectural evidence from the Riversdale House Museum dairy, foodways historian Joyce White shares documentation of the butter-making business Rosalie Calvert ran in the early 1800s, the thriving dairy farm operated by her son, Charles Benedict Calvert, and references to the combined enslaved and free dairy workers who completed these labor-intensive tasks. Enjoy a discussion on common butter and cheese-making procedures, popular dairy imports, and several historic dairy recipes.
Blue Lotus Yoga Studio Summer Bash
June 25th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Annapolis Sailing School, Annapolis
Celebrate summer at this year's Summer Bash hosted by Blue Lotus Yoga Studio! The event will take place at Annapolis Sailing School on Friday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Your ticket includes: 45 minute all levels yoga class, live music by Guava Jelly, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, desserts from Grump's Cafe, and more.
June 25th, 9 a.m. - Noon; Jug Bay Wetlands, Lothian
Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring, and more. Volunteers are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy after our work is completed. No prior training or experience is necessary to join our Field Work Fridays! Free. Ages 8 and up, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is required.
Who's Next? Operation ARTS Competition
June 25th, 7-9 p.m.; Virtual Event
Operation ARTS Foundation Inc in partnership with Sonor Wines America would like to announce a new innovative contest for creatives! We have extended our original deadline to open the opportunity to more artists in the area! This creative contest is called the Sonor Wines America - Music competition, where musicians of all genres will compete for prizes and the chance to have their music infused into wine! This is a juried show with an entry fee of $20 and is a tax-deductible contribution. Proceeds go towards the artist prize and also towards funding the wine festival post-pandemic. The winners of the contest will be announced during our live virtual event hosted on June 25th from 7-9 PM on Facebook Live and YouTube. Like our social media pages and share the event for a chance to win prizes including bath bombs or wine!
Griff's Thrifts Clothing Pop-Up
June 26th, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Located next to Ruah Yoga at the Annapolis Town Center, visit Griff's Thrifts Clothing Pop-Up which will feature Kai Stone, Show Me Your Mumu, AG, Alice and Olivia, Seven For All Mankind, DL 1961, Parker NY, Free People, Tolani, All Saints, Levi's, Michael Kors, Rebecca Minkoff and more
Chesapeake Maritime Museum Heritage Festival
June 26th, Downtown Cambridge
The Downtown Cambridge and Chesapeake Maritime Heritage Festival partnership will hold this debut event on June 26th and 27th, 2021 at Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin and Long Wharf Park. The seafood industry will be showcased all weekend through its: workboats & classic boats, watermen, exhibits, maritime museums, towns, lectures, art and photography. Long Wharf Park, High and Water Streets, Cambridge, MD 21613
June 26th, 6:30 a.m.; Betterton Beach
On the fourth Sunday of June each year, the Chestertown Lions Club welcomes cyclists to its summer bicycling challenge, the Bay to Bay ride. The tour consists of five routes between 26 and 102 miles in length. The flat loop routes take in the scenery of the heartland of the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware including farmlands, old country homes, quaint towns, and great country stores. The 26-mile ride goes through historic Chestertown for those who want a less challenging ride.
June 26th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Park Books, Severna Park
Severna Park’s newest bookstore, Park Books, will host an upcoming event entitled “Paws at the Park” to help raise money for the Saving Grace Animal Rescue of Maryland. The event will take place on June 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Books, 555 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park. Park Books wants to bring about community awareness, the importance of pet rescue, and what it can bring to pets and their forever homes. For more information, contact Park Books at 410-449-3100.
June 26th; Annapolis Athletic Club
Our Beginning Tango Boot Camp is composed of two 3-hour sessions over one weekend. Each day, you will learn basic movements and fundamental techniques that will help you glide your way into the dance. You will laugh, learn and meet new people in a fun & safe environment (vaccination required). Get $21 off when you register by June 21st!
June 27th, 5-7 p.m.; London Towne Community Hall, Annapolis
Kick off the summer right with a fun filled night of BINGO! Who doesn't love a good game of BINGO! Don't miss out on the fun, just $5.00 to enter and $1.00 per card at the door, this event has something for everyone...- Cash prizes for games, 50/50 raffle, AZTK food truck with delicious food to purchase, Drinks available for sale or BYOB if you’d like, Get out and socialize while raising money for Family Week! Invite your neighbor, friends, and family members . *This registration form is to reserve your seat, $5.00 entry fee and cards will be purchased at the door.
Guided Hike at Bacon Ridge Natural Area: Scenic Rivers' Anniversary Hike
June 29th, 5:30-7 p.m.; Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Crownsville
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating the anniversary of our very first conservation easement by hosting a guided hike at Bacon Ridge Natural Area! Join us for a beautiful evening exploring our local, protected woods and celebrating 32 years of conserving the natural, open places we all love! To keep the celebration going, we'll gather for post-hike drinks at Lure's Bar and Grille (1397 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032) at 7 pm. We've reserved a private, outdoor space for our group, but drinks and food will be buy your own.
