News Archive
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Town Hall closes for Labor Day
posted: Sep 2, 2010 -
Town Hall in Snow Hill will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2010. Regualr office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 7th at 8:30 am.
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Museum seeks Vendors for FiberFest
posted: Aug 25, 2010 -
On October 9, 2010 the Julia A. Purnell Museum will be hosting the annual textile arts festival, FiberFest.
Area fiber artists, including knitters, crocheters, quilters, weavers, and spinners will find a wide array of specialty supplies. “It's an opportunity for artists and crafters to shop for a variety of supplies of exceptional quality, all in one place,” said Purnell Museum Director Claire Otterbein.
Those who are not fiber artists, but appreciate beautiful, handcrafted items will also find plenty to enjoy. Many vendors will be selling wearables, home décor, and more, which are ideal for holiday gift-giving.
FiberFest 2010 will feature vendors selling fiber art supplies and handcrafted items. Confirmed vendors include Upper Room Studio, Soapomoke River Bath Company, Misty Meadow Alpaca Farm, Yarnigans, LuckyGirlz Alpacas, Teresa Levite Studio, The Fine Needle Quilt and Yarn Shop, Gnome Garden Yarn and Fiber, and Nanakai's Organic Spirit and Mixed Greens. Vendor applications are still being accepted.
Food will be on sale from the Abundant Life Apostolic Church, so visitors can plan on having lunch at the festival.
There will be demonstrations of fiber art techniques and opportunities for those new to the fiber art world to learn from the masters. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism will demonstrate needle art techniques and sewing from the medieval period. Designer Susan Kerin, whose knit and crochet patterns have appeared in national publications, will be conducting demonstrations.
Fiber-bearing creatures such as alpacas and angora rabbits will be on site. The museum will be sponsoring a free children’s fiber craft table, where youngsters can create art projects to take home.
Festival admission is free, as is museum admission on the day of FiberFest. The Julia A. Purnell Museum's annual textile art exhibit, the Delmarva Needle Art Show & Competition will be on display at the museum during FiberFest.
Fiber Fest will take place at the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill, Maryland, from 10 am to 4 pm on October 9. For more information on the event, contact the museum at (410) 632-0515, or visit www.purnellmuseum.com. -
Valencia is Top Tomato
posted: Aug 20, 2010 -
Winners of the 7th Annual Heirloom Tomato Tasting at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum have been tallied. More than sixty people were part of the tasting, with many filling in the tasting sheets as they sampled 19 varieties of locally grown heirloom tomatoes with varying sizes, shapes and colors (inside and out).
Based on initial taste, mouth-feel (texture) and after taste, the winning tomato was VALENCIA, followed by PRUDENS PURPLE, MARIANNA’S PEACE and STRIPED GERMAN. Comments jotted down for the four winners included "really liked; smooth; sweet; really enjoyed; juicy, sweet; poor; sour; thick skin; juicy; meaty; no taste." Tasting tomatoes is a very individualized activity, as these comments from tasters of GREAT WHITE (which ranked 10th) show "tart and nice; pumpkin taste; bland; odd-tasting; poor; yuck!"
Members of the Extension Office Master Gardener’s Group were on hand to answer questions about growing tomatoes, and about seed-saving, as was Furnace Town’s gardener. A Tasting Results Sheet is available by contacting Elvira Jones at Furnace Town 410-632-2032.
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Shop Local Campaign Winners
posted: Aug 19, 2010 -
At the June meeting of The Mayor and Council in Snow Hill, the Shop Local Campaign had its monthly drawing on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
The winner of $100 in Snow Hill bucks was James PhillipsSix special drawings for $20 in Snow Hill bucks were also held. Those winners were
Joy Heiser
Lisa Madren
Jim Wilson
Jena Harvey
Mike CherrixCongratulations to all the Shop Local winners!
All tickets submitted for the July drawings will be discarded. Tickets collected from July 14 through August 10, 2010 will be included in the next drawing, Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
So, keep shopping and bring your tickets to Town Hall at 103 Bank Street and deposit them in the box outside next to the door.
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Chesapeake Celtic Festival
posted: Aug 2, 2010 -
The Chesapeake Celtic Festival, called by the Salisbury Daily Times a beloved Delmarva tradition, will begin its third decade with the October 2 & 3 Festival at Furnace Town. Original acts will return like old friends for auld lang syne and added to them will be new events to celebrate the festival’s vision for the future.The gates open at 11am and the festival ends at 5:30 both days. On Saturday evening, there will be a traditional Ceilidh.There will be continuous entertainment on the stages and sites around the Furnace Town grounds. Among the attractions will be Highland athletics, shepherding with border collies, musical groups, dance groups, bagpipes and drums, storytelling, comedy, historic martial arts techniques, clans, genealogists, costumed artisans demonstrating their crafts, historic re-enactments, cultural presentations, a visit by a leprechaun, and many more surprise events that will appeal to young and old alike.The Celtic Marketplace will offer hand crafted and specialty goods. Ethnic Foods and Culinary Delights will be available in the Food Court.Historic specialty ales such as Fraoch Heather Ale, Merlin’s Ale, Skullsplitter Viking Ale, O’Hara’s Celtic Stout, and Dark Island Ale will be available in the Food Court.Recent highlights of the Festival have been the wine and whisky tastings. Both of these events will be expanded this year.There is plenty of free parking at Furnace Town and in nearby Snow Hill with free shuttle service. Special areas are set aside for motorcycles and bicycles. Furnace Town is handicapped accessible.Admission is Adult $15 per day; Child (2 -18) $5 per day. The Ceilidh on Saturday night is $5.For more information and updates, visit www.celticfest.net or contact celticfest@comcast.net or kfisher44@verizon.net.
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Water Meter Leaks
posted: Jul 29, 2010 -
Water Meter LeaksThe Town of Snow Hill Water and Wastewater Department has installed new meters that report any water leaks detected. Water leaks, such as a running toilet can cause your water bill to drastically increase.If a leak has been found, you will see notification on your quarterly water/sewer bill. Please review your bill thoroughly for any communication from the Town about potential problems.If you have any questions regarding your water/sewer bill please contact Town Hall at 410-632-2080.
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Farmer's Market welcomes new vendor
posted: Jul 14, 2010 -
Beginning with the 2010 season, Snow Hill's Farmers Market and Shore First Growers are pleased to offer customers grass fed beef in addition to their traditional summer vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Ted and Jane Bradford, owners of Bradford Beef in NewarkMD, are bringing grass and grain fed beef to the market each week. Their meat is USDA Inspected and is sold in by the pound.
The market features seasonal vegetables, melons, flowers, fresh baked goods, homemade jams and jellies.
Snow Hill's Farmers Market is open from 2-6 pm every Tuesday from May until the end of September. It is located int he Municipal Parking lot on East Green Street.Call 410-632-2080 for more information
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Change in Trash Pick-up Times
posted: May 10, 2010 -
New Summer Hours for Trash Pickup in Snow Hill.
Regular trash pick up in Snow Hill will begin at 3:00 AM on Monday, May 10, 2010. Please put your trash on the curb on Monday evenings for pick up early Tuesday mornings.
Recycling pick up will begin at 6:00 am on Thursdays. Recycling should be put out on Wednesday evenings for Thursday morning pick up.
Lawn clippings, leaves, and branches will be picked up on Mondays beginning at 7:00 am. NO tree roots or stumps allowed.
This time schedule will be in effect until October. -
Shop local - Shop Snow Hill
posted: Nov 12, 2009 -
The Town of Snow Hill has launched a Shop Local - Shop Snow Hill campaign. The goal is to raise awareness and to educate consumers of the importance of shopping at Snow Hill businesses.
Comsumers will earn tickets whenever they shop at participating businesses in Snow Hill. They will be eligible to enter a drawing for $100 of Snow Hill bucks to be spent at local businesses. Tickets need to be filled out and deposited in the box outside Town Hall. The first regular monthly drawing will take place at the Town Meeting on December 8th at the Train Station.
Look for Shop Local posters in the windows of participating businesses: Adcock Studio Gallery, American Art Gallery, Bambi's Cut & Curl, The Barber Shop, C.J. Styles, Family Service Center, The Fine Needle, Gilette Portrait Arts, Harvest Moon Tavern, Julia A Purnell Museum, Lost in the Country, Maggie's of Snow Hill, Pages and Pearls, The Palette, Pocomoke River Canoe Company, Pusey's Country Store, The Serenity Shoppe, Sisters Act, Snow Hill Business Center, Snow Hill Cleaners, Snow Hill Flower & Gift Shop, Snow Hill Pharmacy, Tony's Paint & Auto Body Shop, Town Market Basket,
Contact Kelly Brewington at 410-632-2080 for more information
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The Smithsonian Comes to Snow Hill
posted: Aug 24, 2009 -
Smithsonian Exhibition Explores Both Sides of the FenceDo “good fences make good neighbors?” Why? The Julia A. Purnell Museum, in cooperation with Maryland Humanities Councilwill explore this and other aspects of the cultural history of fences and land use as it hosts the local showing of Between Fences, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. Between Fences will be on view in Snow Hill at the Snow Hill branch of the Worcester County Library beginning July 1, 2011and continuing through August 21, 2011.The Julia A. Purnell Museumand the Snow Hill community have been expressly chosen by the Maryland Humanities Council to host Between Fences as part of the Museum on Main Street project – a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour six communities in Maryland from September 2010through August 2011 and an itinerary is attached.Through a selection of artifacts, photographs and illustrations, Between Fences will surprise audiences with its exploration of the multiple meanings behind this everyday icon. Whether made of split rails, decorative white pickets, or tall chain link, a fence conveys information about the people who built it, how they view and use their property, and the nature of their relations with their neighbors. Such barriers speak eloquently about how we view our communities and country as well. Between Fences explores the implications of fences in Colonial America, around gated communities, and at our country’s borders with Canada and Mexico.“We are very pleased to be able to bring Between Fences to our area,” said Claire Otterbein, Director of the Julia A. Purnell Museum. “It allows us the opportunity to explore this fascinating aspect of our own region’s history and we hope that it will inspire many to become even more involved in the cultural life of our community.”“The Council is thrilled to coordinate the Maryland tour of Between Fences--- we are excited to work with communities ranging from western Maryland to the Eastern Shore”, said Phoebe Stein Davis, Executive Director, Maryland Humanities Council. “With this special tour, we are pleased to be working with the Julia A. Purnell Museum and the town of Snow Hillto help develop local exhibitions and public programs to compliment the Smithsonian exhibition. Between Fences is sure to engage audiences, create conversations, and inspire community members to come together across borders and backyard fences to share their unique “fence” stories”.Between Fences is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions. To learn more about Between Fences and other Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit www.museumonmainstreet.org. Between Fences has been made possible in Snow Hill by the Maryland Humanities Council. Between Fences is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundaiton and The Hearst Foundation.Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.SITES connects millions of Americans with their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of art, science and history exhibitions. State humanities councils, located in each state and U.S. territory, support community-based humanities programs that highlight such topics as local history, literature and cultural traditions. The Julia A. Purnell Museumserves the local community by interpreting the history of Worcester County through exhibits and programs in order to promote the cultural heritage of the region. To learn more, visit www.sites.si.edu, www.mdhc.org and www.purnellmuseum.com.####[Insert venue information: address, contact number, and hours of operation][Insert state council information: address, contact person, phone/email]Below are the dates and locations for the Maryland Tour of Between Fences.Montpelier Mansion, LaurelSeptember 17, 2010 – November 7, 2010Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, Havre de GraceNovember 12, 2010 – December 31, 2010The Boyden Gallery at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s CityJanuary 14, 2011 – March 6, 2011Waters House History Center, Montgomery County Historical Society, GermantownMarch 11, 2011 – April 30, 2011Spruce Forest Artisan Village, GrantsvilleMay 6, 2011 – June 26, 2011Julia A. Purnell Museum, Snow HillJuly 1, 2011 – August 21, 2011
