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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Elkton Chamber and Alliance is constantly seeking Volunteers to make its events a success. If you are interested in volunteering for the Elkton Chamber and Alliiance, contact volunteers@elktonalliance.org.
March 2010
Elkton Station Gallery Curator’s Choice
Mar. 15 - Apr. 238am-8pm
Cecil College, Elkton Station 107 RR Ave.
Featuring clay monoprints and ceramics by regional artist Mitch Lyons, Cecil College’s Elkton Station Gallery presents the fifth annual “Curator’s Choice” exhibit, “Clay is the Way,” from March 15 to April 23. “Curator’s Choice” provides the gallery with an opportunity to present work by emerging artists from the tri-state area who are taking an innovative approach to art-making. The gallery, located in the lobby of Elkton Station at 107 Railroad Ave., is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; artwork is available for sale. For more information, contact Janaea Rose Lyn at 410-287-6060, ext. 207 or jlyn@cecil.edu.
E-Mail Marketing 101
Mar. 22 - Mar. 227 pm
Cecil County Public Library, Elkton Branch
A free workshop teaching the best practices to help use email as a low-cost marketing tool for small business owners will be presented Monday, March 22 at 7pm at the Elkton branch of the Cecil County Public Library by Marketing Specialist Josue Sierra. Please feel free to bring a color print-out of your favorite marketing e-mail for free in-class critique and feedback. Registration is required so please call 410-996-5600 ext. 481.
Eat to End Homelessness
Mar. 25 - Mar. 2511am-10pm
Chili's Restaurant, Rt. 40
Eat to End Homelessness: Meeting Ground Chili's Day. Eat at Chili's on Rt. 40 on March 25th from 11am-10pm and Meeting Ground will get 10% of the proceeds if you have a flyer. Bring your family, friends, and/or coworkers. All you need to do is pick up a flyer from a Meeting Ground site, download one from www.meetingground.org, call Wayfarers' House at 410-398-4381, or email elizabeth@meetingground.org to get one sent to you. Please help in the fight to end homelessness in Cecil County!
Citizen of the Year Banquet
Mar. 25 - Mar. 255:30 PM
Town of Elkton, Social Hall 100 Railroad Avenue
Come Celebrate the 2009 Citizen of the Year, Cathy Dill. Social Hour 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. with choice of Prime Rib or Chicken Chesapeake. Award presentation following. $70 per person.
Distinctly Different
Mar. 25 - Apr. 23varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
Think outside the box! An open exhibition of creations not made in the artist traditional media. Artists Kevin & Shawn Hull's "His & Hers" exhibition will be featured in the front gallery. Opening Reception: Friday, March 26th 5PM-7PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM-4PM, Tues. 6PM-8PM, & 1st and 4th Sat. 10AM-1PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.
April 2010
First Fridays
Apr. 2 - Apr. 24-7PM
Main Street Art Bazaar, 120 East Main Street
Come out and see new artwork by our featured artist of the month.
Monthly Business Luncheon
Apr. 12 - Apr. 1212 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.
Celebrate Spring in Washignton DC
Apr. 17 - Apr. 178am-7:30pm
Upper Bay, 1275-B W. Pulaski Hwy.,
Celebrate Spring in Washington, DC with Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services. $30 pp/$50 couple, Seating is limited (Deadline for registration is March 12, 2010) Departure time: 8:00 a.m. Arrival location is the Air & Space Museum. Departure time from DC: 6:00 p.m. Contact Kim Ragan at 410‐996‐3401 ext. 1201 or kragan@upperbay.org
Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show
Apr. 22 - Apr. 225-8 PM
Downtown Elkton, North & Main Streets
Join us for the 4th Thursday of the Month. Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Trophies, 50/50s, and Food Available! For More Information Contact 410-398-5076.
Elkton Haiti Relief Day
Apr. 24 - Apr. 249 am-1pm
Singerly Fire House, 300 Newark Avenue
Come out and Help the earthquake victims of Haiti. Join the Elkton Chamber & Alliance as we partner with Shoes2Share's Operation T.H.E.R.E. (The Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort). We are seeking donations of shoes, medical supplies, infant needs, new toiletries, food, and various other items. Please visit www.shoes2share.com for a complete list of needed items.
May 2010
Expressions of Healing XIII
May 1 - May 29varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
In celebration of Mental Health Month, the gallery will feature works by participants in the Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services programs. Opening Reception: Monday, May 3rd 4PM-6PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM-4PM, Tues. 6PM-8PM, & 1st and 4th Sat. 10AM-1PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.
Monthly Business Luncheon Meet the Candidates
May 10 - May 1012 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.
Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show
May 27 - May 275-8 PM
Downtown Elkton, North & Main Streets
Join us for the 4th Thursday of the Month. Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Trophies, 50/50s, and Food Available! For More Information Contact 410-398-5076.
June 2010
Monthly Business Luncheon
June 10 - June 1012 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.
The Cecil County Arts Council's Member Exhibition
June 11 - July 23varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
Show off your favorite piece(s). CCAC proudly displays our members beautiful works in any media. Opening Recption and Annual CCAC Members' Meeting: Friday, June 11th 5PM-7PM.
National Marriage Day
June 11 - June 117 PM
Elkton Chamber & Alliance Lawn, 101 East Main St.
Corner of North & Main Streets Marriages and Renewals welcome Reception complete with lite refreshments, wedding cake, champagne, horse and carriage ride and music.
Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show
June 24 - June 245-8 PM
Downtown Elkton, North & Main Streets
Join us for the 4th Thursday of the Month. Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Trophies, 50/50s, and Food Available! For More Information Contact 410-398-5076.
Music on Main Summer Music Series
June 24 - Sept. 165:30-7:30P
Elkton Chamber & Alliance Lawn, 101 East Main St.
Music on Main Summer Series Every Thursday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Begins June 17, 2010 through September 16, 2010 Corner of North & Main Streets, Downtown Elkton For More Information Contact 410-398-5076
July 2010
Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show
July 22 - July 225-8 PM
Downtown Elkton, North & Main Streets
Join us for the 4th Thursday of the Month. Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Trophies, 50/50s, and Food Available! For More Information Contact 410-398-5076.
August 2010
Elkton Chamber & Alliance Night at Ripken Stadium
Aug. 2 - Aug. 25 PM
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive Aberdeen, MD
$15 per member includes: 5 - 6 PM Social Hour with light hor d'oeuvres. One ticket to the 7:05 PM Aberdeen Iron Birds vs. Staten Island Yankees and a free baseball cap. Come celebrate Elkton Night at Ripken Stadium and watch the Mayor throw out the first pitch and the anthem will be sung by an Elkton resident.
Sunny Side Up
Aug. 6 - Sept. 10varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
A fun and colorful open exhibition of sun worshippers, vacation spots and all things bright and cherry. A solo exhibition by Malissa Reese will be presented in the front gallery. Opening reception: Friday, August 6th 5PM-7PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM-4PM, Tues. 6PM-8PM, & 1st and 4th Sat. 10AM-1PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.
Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show
Aug. 26 - Aug. 265-8 PM
Downtown Elkton, North & Main Streets
Join us for the 4th Thursday of the Month. Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Trophies, 50/50s, and Food Available! For More Information Contact 410-398-5076.
September 2010
Monthly Business Luncheon
Sept. 13 - Sept. 1312 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.
Fall Fest Friday Night Kick-Off Party
Sept. 17 - Sept. 175 - 9 PM
North Street, Downtown Elkton
Fall Fest Kick-Off Party Live Entertainment, food, and fun.
Fall Fest/Firefighter Combat Challenge
Sept. 18 - Sept. 188AM-8PM
Downtown Elkton
National Firefighter’s Combat Challenge, Crafters, Vendors, Games, Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Children’s Activities, and fun for the whole family.
October 2010
CCAC Juried Exhibition
Oct. 1 - Oct. 29varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
An open media juried exhibition with awards. Opening Reception with awards presentation: Friday, October 1st 5PM-7PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM-4PM, Tues. 6PM-8PM, & 1st and 4th Sat. 10AM-1PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.
Monthly Business Luncheon
Oct. 18 - Oct. 1812 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.
Halloween Parade
Oct. 29 - Oct. 297 PM
Downtown Elkton
Line up 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Parking Lot at Howard & Bow Streets (Behind Brother's Pizza). Children, groups, floats, and pets are welcome. Prizes and food are available. Register by October 28, 2010. Parade Route runs from the Municipal Lot to Main St. (Brother's Pizza to Howard House) North Street (Howard House to The Columbia Bank) High Street (The Columbia Bank to Union Hospital) Bow Street (Union Hospital to Municipal Lot).
November 2010
11th Annual Photography Show
Nov. 12 - Dec. 17varies
Cecil County Arts Council, 135 East Main Street
A judged photography exhibition with awards. Opening reception: Friday, November 12th 5PM-7PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM-4PM, Tues. 6PM-8PM, & 1st and 4th Sat. 10AM-1PM. For more information contact 410-392-5740.
Shopopoly
Nov. 12 - Dec. 10varies
Downtown Elkton
Visit the Downtown Elkton Merchants on the Game Board and be entered in to win fabulous prizes.
Small Business Person of the Year
Nov. 18 - Nov. 185:30 PM
TBA
Join us in celebrating the 2010 Small Business Person of the Year. 5:30 p.m. Dinner Buffer 6:30 p.m. Presentation Call 410-398-5076 for more information.
December 2010
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 3 - Dec. 35 PM
Union Hospital, Elkton Visitor Center 101 E. Main
Join Santa at Union Hospital as he arrives by firetruck to light the hospital tree and sing carols. Walk with Santa to the Elkton Visitor Center to get Pictures with Santa and enjoy lite refreshments.
Monthly Business Luncheon
Dec. 13 - Dec. 1312 PM
TBA
Join us for our Monthly Business Luncheon. $12 Members, $15 Non-Members Everyone is welcome! For more information contact 410-398-5076.