Tag: chesapeake
Annapolis Health: Bike and Scooter Safety
In an unfortunate accident in Cape St. Claire Friday, a 13 year old child riding a scooter was critically injured after he was struck by a pickup truck when he failed to stop and yield to traffic. The boy was taken to Johns Hopkins with critical injuries and no further information is available. In this Annapolis […]
Hospice launches $15M fundraising campaign
[do action=”schuh”/] Hospice of the Chesapeake, a nonprofit headquartered in Pasadena, MD, has announced the Caring for Life campaign, a $15million fundraising effort to secure funding for three major areas: A 14-bed Inpatient Care Center to be built at the Pasadena location starting this month and open in the fall of 2015. The state-of-the-art acute […]
CBMM hosts author Don Parks for book signing November 8, 9
[do action=”schuh”/] From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s store will host local author and museum volunteer Don Parks to sign his four books, Chesapeake Splendor, Chesapeake Winds and Tides, Chesapeake People and his most recent release, Chesapeake Men, Their Stories, Their Memories. Chesapeake Men, […]
Hospice celebrates 35 years, groundbreaks for new facility
[do action=”schuh”/] Members of the community and elected officials joined Hospice of the Chesapeake team for a 35th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 19 at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Pasadena, MD. A new clock tower sign was installed by Gable Signs at the campus entrance to reflect the renaming of the 90 Ritchie Highway location to […]
Arundel Lodge artists featured at Gallery 90
A selection of artwork by Arundel Lodge artists will be on display in Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Gallery 90, a partnership between the nonprofit and the Maryland Federation of Art formed to create a harmonious work environment for Hospice of the Chesapeake administrative staff and visiting nurses, caregivers and volunteers who work directly with patients […]
Happy 35th to Hospice of the Chesapeake
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today that it will celebrate several significant milestones on Friday, September 19, 2014, the organization’s 35th anniversary. Over the last twelve months, Hospice of the Chesapeake has cared for more than 5,000 individuals through its many programs and services including hospice care, grief and transition support services through Chesapeake Life […]
CBMM to present State of the Crab
[do action=”schuh”/] The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. is presenting a “State of the Crab” program on three consecutive Sundays, beginning September 14 and continuing through September 28. The program focuses on the status of the crab fishery and its past, present and future significance to different bay communities, with public participation […]
Hospice of the Chesapeake names new Board members
[do action=”schuh”/] Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today the appointment of seven new members to the Boards of Directors of Hospice of the Chesapeake and it’s Foundation. Headquartered in Pasadena, the nonprofit cares for patients in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties who are living with illness and loss. Joining the Hospice of the Chesapeake […]
Hospice of the Chesapeake to host 12th Annual Golf Tournament
Hospice of the Chesapeake invites all area golfers to join them for the nonprofit’s 12th annual golf tournament fundraiser. The event will be held on, Oct. 2, 2014, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, MD. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support programs and services offered by Hospice of the Chesapeake in […]
Save the date: Oyster Fest at CBMM in October
On Saturday, October 25, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. will host OysterFest, a celebration of the Chesapeake’s oyster. The event features live music on two stages, boat rides, retriever demonstrations, oysters and other local fare, an oyster stew competition and cooking demonstrations, along with children’s activities, oyster demonstrations, harvesting displays and […]
Clawdia, Shelly, or Edgar B. Pinchon–who will win?
The quest to name Maryland’s famous blue crab on the Treasure the Chesapeake license plate has begun. During the past two weeks, more than 1,000 names have been submitted to the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s “Name our Crab” competition. Residents from Maryland and throughout the country have suggested their most creative and funny name ideas for […]
Miles River motion ages vinegar on skipjack Rosie Parks
In cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Olivins Fine Olive Oils and Vinegars of St. Michaels, MD is producing a new balsamic vinegar with a Chesapeake connection. On July 10, a small barrel of specially blended balsamic vinegar was placed in the hull of the 1955 skipjack, Rosie Parks, where it will remain for […]
Chesapeake Bay Roasting Co., helping the bay one bean at a time
A few months ago, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company held an open house to tour their facility (beanery…roastery?) in Crofton right at the corner of Routes 3 and 424. I had never seen coffee being made outside of a Keurig or an old fashioned percolator so I jumped at the chance to see a local company in […]
16th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake (May 30, 2014)
On Friday, May 30, the Chesapeake Bay Trust will host its 16th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration at the Marriott Annapolis Waterfront hotel located in downtown Annapolis. This event will bring together 500 guests and is expected to raise close to $100,000 to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Trust is […]
Chesapeake People program at CBMM this summer (June-August, 2014)
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD is featuring a series of special events on June 7, July 26, and August 2 as part of its Chesapeake People program, which brings local, maritime tradition-bearers and skill demonstrations to the museum’s 18-acre waterfront campus and 12 exhibit buildings. The events are free for […]
CBMM in search of logs…really!
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD is looking for help in sourcing twelve, 52’ southern yellow pine logs that are 3-4’ in diameter. The logs are needed to begin replacing the bugeye Edna E. Lockwood’s nine-log bottom. Launched October 5, 1889 in Tilghman Island, the Edna E. Lockwood is an example […]
Chesapeake Bay Trust launches “Plate Perks”
Today, in conjunction with Earth Day, a new incentives and rewards program called “Plate Perks” was launched by the Chesapeake Bay Trust. The program is designed to raise awareness for the valuable work the Chesapeake Bay Trust does and how the sales of “Treasure the Chesapeake” license plates have a direct impact on improving the […]
Hospice of the Chesapeake fetes volunteers
Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers and staff recently celebrated National Volunteer Week (April 6-12) at the nonprofit’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held April 6 at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. Attended by approximately 175 Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers, among them were this year’s Spirit of Hospice Award recipients Richard “Dick” Sickels of Edgewater and […]
Belchers Donate $5M To Hospice
Hospice of the Chesapeake, the premier non-profit provider of hospice care to patients with advanced illness in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties, has announced the largest donation in the nonprofit’s history – $5 million dollars – from John and Cathy Belcher of Edgewater, MD. The landmark gift will directly support the construction of a […]
Gallery 90 Exhibit “Journeys” Highlights Local Artists
The third in a series of four art exhibits by the Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) is now in place at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Gallery 90; the art gallery at the nonprofit’s administrative building at 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, MD. This exhibit titled “Journeys” features artwork and photographs by Tom Boddorff, Kellee Wynne […]
ChesAdventures Begins January 11th
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) ChesAdventures program begins January 11 and brings Chesapeake themed, hands-on activities and a take-home art project to children four to nine years old. The six-session program continues on Saturdays through February 22 with advanced registration and limited class sizes. Each ChesAdventures session offers children two hours of hands-on games, arts […]
Hospice Welcomes Two To Leadership Team
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer have joined the leadership team headquartered at 90 Ritchie Highway. Ben Marcantonio, MS, M.Ed., LMFT, joined the nonprofit as Chief Operating Officer in April, bringing with him 25 years of leadership experience in education, healthcare and social services. Prior to […]
