Events Calendar

Location: Old Train Station on Belt Street

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Due to inclement weather, the February meeting of The Mayor and Council has been cancelled.

On the top of the agenda for the February Town Council meeting will be the adoption of the Town's Comprehensive Plan.

The council will give its final approval to the resolution to adopt the plan this Tuesday, February 9, 2010  at the Old Train Station on Belt Street.

The new plan emphasizes preserving the historic character of Snow Hill and encourages planners to promote interconnectivity of parks, greenways, bikepaths and sidewalks that tie into the waterfront.

Another drawing for the Shop Local campaign will be held. Be sure to get your tickets into Town Hall before the meeting. All tickets in this month's drawing will be discarded after the meeting. So continue to shop in Snow Hill's participating businesses. The next drawing will be on March 9th.

For further information, call 410-632-2080

Location: Snow Hill branch of the Worcester County Library [Directions]

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This theater stage design program will be presented at the Worcester County Library, Snow Hill branch on Washington  Street. Join Ernie Mathews, set designer and builder for the Community Players of Salisbury, as he takes you "Behind the Scenes" for a closer look at how he creates design plans and constructs and organizes all the physical details for a play's environment.

Admission is free. All ages welcome.

This is a Senior Moments Program hosted by Elsie Northam.

Call 410-632-3495 for more information.

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The Young and the Restless activities are geared for children from 3 to 6. Held at the Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library, it includes songs, fingerplays, crafts and books appropriate for that age group. In honor of Valentines, children will paint their own Valentine ceramic to give to someone special or to keep for themselves.

Registration is neecessary for this program.

Please call 410-632-3495 to sign up. 

Location: Snow Hill Firehouse on Church Street

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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Snow Hill Fire Department will host a Longsberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bingo event at the Firehouse.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the games begin at 7:00pm.

$20.00 in advance and $25 at the door

Bring a friend. Tickets are available from auxiliary members.
 Call 410-632-2115 for more information.

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Celebrate Valentines at the Nassawango Golf Course Clubhouse.

Menu selections include 
Chicken Chesapeake $18.95
Crab Cakes $20.95
Delmonico steak $19.95

Served with Rolls, Baked Potato or Fires, Green beans or Coleslaw
Complimentary Glass of Wine for the Ladies with Dinner

Reservations Required - call 410-632-3114 EXT 11

Location: Mekemie Memorial Presbyterian Church

Description:

Mekemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill will host a service of music and worship on Shrove Tuesday,  February 16, 2010 at 7:30pm.

The evening theme of worship is "Feel the Spirit" and will engage the congregation in a songfest of hymns and spirituals featuring the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Jazz Ensemble. In addition to the instrumental music, the perfected Praise Team of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Makemie Chancel Choir will perform selected anthems. All denominations are cordially invited to attend this special evening of worship in preparation for the Lenten Season.

"Feel the Spirit" will begin following the traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper being held from 4:30 - 7:00 pm at All Hallows Episcopal Church located at the corner of Church and Market Streets in Snow Hill. Call 410-546-1978 for advanced tickets to the dinner.

Location: Pocomoke River State Park

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Pocomoke River State Park will host an owl prowl which is a hike in the woods at dusk to listen for hoots, wails and shrieks of owls. Learn what makes these animals great night hunters and how they are an important part of our environment.

Participants are urged to wear comfortable shoes for hiking along trails in the woods and warm clothes for nighttime temperatures.

The cost of the hike is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four. Call 410-632-2566, ext. 115 for reservations or further information.

Location: Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester Co. Library [Directions]

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Culinary expert, Jim Washington, will prepare a seafood trio. First, he will show how to make a Crab Dip with a twist. He will explain the different grades of Crabmeat, available in the area. Second, he will prepare Stuffed Shrimp and explain the different ytpes of Shrimp. Third, he will create a seafood saute using grocery store seafood and fresh herbs and garlic.

This event will be held at the Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library on Washington Street.

Call 410-632-3495 for more information.

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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Walk along the Nature Conservancy Boundary trail.

Reservations may be made by calling 410-632-2032.

Daily site admission applies.

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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The nightwalk will be led by Sarah Meyers, the new Director of Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum. It will follow the Paul Leifer Trail along  and over the Nassawango Cypress Swamp. The focus of the evening walk will be on "Walking Where  They Walked", with emphasis on the early 19th century days of manufacturing iron for the national market.

Reservations may be made by calling 410-632-2032.

Daily site admission appplies.

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

Description:

Join us for a walk along the Nature Conservancy Boundary Trail.

Reservations may be made by calling 410-632-2032.

Daily site admission applies.

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

Description:

The nightwalk will be led by Sarah Meyers, the new Director of Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum. It will follow the Paul Leifer Trail along  and over the Nassawango Cypress Swamp. The focus of the evening walk will be on "Walking Where  They Walked", with emphasis on the early 19th century days of manufacturing iron for the national market.

Reservations may be made by calling 410-632-2032.

Daily site admission applies.

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Pocomoke River State Park [Directions]

Description:

Come to the Pocomoke River State Park and learn about photography of animals and birds in the park.

$10 fee per person.

Call 410-632- 2566 for more information.

Get more info at: www.mdp.state.md.us

Location: SHVFD Banquet Hall

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The Snow Hill Volunteer Department Pancake Dinner to benefit SHVFD Cadets will be held Tuesday March 16th, 2010 from 6-8 pm.

The event will be held in the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall on Rt. 12.

Cost: $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for Children 10 and under

Location: Snow Hill branch Worcester County Library [Directions]

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The Library presents an historic program about James Madison.

2:00 pm, Free admission

Call 410-632-3495 for further information

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum kicks off its 2010 season with a free day on April 1.

Come out on Clean-up day on March 27th to volunteer to help clean up the grounds after the long winter. Admission is free.

Call 410-632-2032

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Pocomoke River State Park [Directions]

Description:

Come to the Pocomoke River State Park for a youth program which includes a nature hike and plant identification.

Fee $3 per person

Call 410-632-2566 for more information and varification of times.

Location: Furance Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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Opening day at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.

Enjoy the grounds free of charge to celebrate the beginning of the 2010 season. Open from 10 am - 5 pm.

Call 410-632-2032 for more information.

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Julia A. Purnell Museum [Directions]

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Enjoy the beginning of the Julia A. Purnell Museum's 2010 season.

Located at 208 West Market Street

Call 410-632-0515 for more information.

Get more info at: www.purnellmuseum.com

Location: Downtown Snow Hill [Directions]

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50 artists from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware will come to Snow Hill for this three day Plein Air event. 
Sponsored by Bishop's Stock Fine Art and Fine Craft. 

The artists' work will be on display on Sunday April 18th  in the Old Firehouse on Green Street. This "wet paint" sale will be the only opportunity for the community to purchase and to enjoy the work of these fine artists.
Come early! Time: noon - 4:00pm. 

For more information, call 410-632-3555.

Location: Old Firehouse on Green Street

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Rescheduled from an earlier date:

To celebrate Black History Month  Arts on the River, Snow Hill’s Arts and Entertainment District, is sponsoring its third Annual Winter Blues Jam on Friday April 16, 2010. Winter Blues Jam line up will feature performances by local musicians,

7:00 pm - Rude Dog (Acoustic Blues)
8:15 - 9:15 pm - Mr. B & the Snow Hill All-Stars (R&B, Motown soul, Blues)
9:30 - 10:30 pm - The Tom Principato band (Blues, soul, R&B)
10:30 pm - until..... Jam Session

A beer and wine cash bar will be sponsored by the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from the bar sales will go toward the town's Fireworks Display for the 4th of July celebration.

Tommy Mason will be selling bar-b-cue dinners and ribs.

Tickets are $20 per person for the event to be held from 7-11pm at the Old Firehouse at 410 Green Street.

Tickets purchased for the February event through PayPal will be at the Will Call table the night of the event. On the SharpWorks site, click on UpComing Events and then on Winter Blues Jam 2009 for see clips of last year's event and news of this year's Blues Jam

Commemorative T-shirts are available for $20 through the SharpWorks website. Advanced sales only. So order yours today.

The Winter Blues Jam in April  will help to kick off Paint Snow Hill an annual plein air art event. Dozens of artists from surrounding states will come to town and set up their easles to capture the unique beauty of Snow Hill on canvas. On Sunday their efforts willbe displayed in a Wet Paint Sale on Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm in the Old Firehouse on Green Street.

Volunteers are needed to work both events.
 For more information, call 410-632-3555 or go to www.sharpworks.org.

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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A public archaeology program is offered at FurnaceTown. The dig is located on the site of an early 19th century Bake Shop, where a community oven baked loaves prepared by families. In 2007 we opened the third pit in this area. Earlier finds include a variety of ceramics, stoneware, buildings materials (nails, brick, mortar, plaster, window, glass) hinges and bottle glass. The program is open to individuals, families and groups.

Each dig begins with orientation promptly at 1 p.m. and lasts until between 3:30 and 4 p.m.. Children under the age of 6 must work with an adult. All equipment will be supplied by FurnaceTown. This public archaeology program is intended for individuals and families. [School, scout, youth or other groups are encouraged to make a special date to dig by contacting FurnaceTown's group tour coordinator, Linda Davis, as soon as possible at 410-632-2032.] Space for each dig is limited to about 13 people. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay (VISA/MC) for each dig at least 48 hours in advance by calling 410-632-2032. Dig fee of $10 includes site admission.

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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Sample fresh strawberries prepared in everyway you can imagine...cookies, tarts, shortcakes, jam, salsa, punch, etc. They are all good!

Daily site admission applies.
Call Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum at 410-632-2032 for more details.

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

Come to Snow Hill's First Friday celebration on July 2nd from 5-8pm and then stay in town and come to Sturgis Park on River Street for fireworks. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the Independence Day Fireworks Display at dusk.

Neon glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets will be sold.

This event is sponsored by the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Snow Hill..

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

Rain Date: Saturday July 3rd at dusk.

Location: Downtown Snow Hill

Description:

This unique event celebrates the agricultural heritage of Snow Hill and honors its farmers. Watch as huge combines and other farm equipment new and old travel through the streets of Snow Hill.

Activities for all ages, and food vendors will be located near and around Green Street in Snow Hill. Be sure to see:
Parade of Combines
Blessing fo the Combines
Children's Tractor pull
Craft Booths
Local Artistis and their work
Hay Rides
Dove Release by Mandy and Danny Johnson
Tootsie the Clown
Pie Eating Contest
T-shirts
Petting Barnyard
Scales-n- tales  

Garden and Tractor Pull at John Walter Smith Park at 4:30pm

Call 443-783-1715 or 410-632-3838 for more information

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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Come to Furnace Town and enjoy a sampling of heirloom tomatoes. You will have the pleasant job of rating the tomatoes by color and taste. Vote for your favorite.

Daily admission applies

Call 410-632-2032 for more information.

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

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The Chesapeake Celtic Festival is held at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.

Activities include Highland Athletics, Genealogists, Musical Groups, Dance Groups, Bagpipes, Storytelling, Comedy, Historic Martial Techniques, Clans, Sheepherding with Collies, Costumed Artisans, Time Capsule, Historic Re-enactments, Cultural Presentations, Whisky and Wine Tastings, Ethinic Foods and Culinary Delights, Historic Specialty Ales, Celtic Marketplace and much more!

Gates open at 11 am each day. Opening Ceremonies at Noon. Grand Finale 4:30 to 5:30 each day. saturday - CEILIDH begins at 6:30

Free Parking at Furnace town and in nearby Snow Hill with shuttle service. Special areas for motorcycles and bicycles. Furnace Town is handicapped accessible.

Admission is $15 for adults  ages 13 and up and $5 for children ages 2-12. CEILIDH! Saturday Night $5.

Call 410-632-2032

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

Location: Snow Hill branch of the Worcester Co. Libra

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