The holiday season doesn't really begin until Santa jingles into town and lights the tree. In Elkton, Kris Kringle will do the honors on Friday, December 1st—not once, but twice. The 2017 Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at the Union Hospital's holiday tree at 5 p.m. Santa comes to the hospital on a holiday-red fire truck […]
In perhaps one of the best marketing moves in the history of 5K runs, the Run for Pie 5K is bribing athletes and non-athletes alike to tug on their running shoes on Thanksgiving morning with the promise of pie at the finish line. Of course, chances are you'll have plenty of pie in your life […]
In order to counteract the not-exactly-healthy tradition of Thanksgiving, maybe it's time to start a new one: participating in the Turkey Trot 10K and 5K Run and Walk the weekend before Thanksgiving. Torching calories at the Turkey Trot will ensure that you can enjoy your stuffing guilt-free. The race is coming to Norma B. Handloff […]
The Singerly Fire Company's Annual Craft Show not only helps to raise funds for this volunteer organization to continue to do their life-saving work, but it also introduces Elkton shoppers to one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. This year, it's slated for Sunday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., so there's still time to serve as […]
Whether you're in the market for a new pup or simply want to treat yours to a morning of pampering, the NewBark Pawlooza on Saturday, November 4th has what you need. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norma B. Handloff Park will play host to local rescues with adoptable pooches, plus many other vendors offering […]
The coffee roasters that supply the beans for The Perfect Blend, a popular Newark cafe, resides a mere 15 minutes from the city. It's called Pike Creek Coffee. So when the coffee house receives freshly roasted beans, they're really fresh. And there are other perks that come with buying from a nearby small business. For […]
The tale of Sleepy Hollow and Ichabod Crane is one told over and over again every year around this time. The spooky story is perfect for Halloween thanks to its roster of unsettling characters—particularly the ghostly Headless Horseman. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Tea takes the time-tested tall tale and transforms it into something appropriate […]
There's nothing that says Halloween quite like watching Hocus Pocus. The only thing that might be spookier than viewing this classic at home is watching it under the stars at the Mayor's Harvest Festival in Newark. On Sunday, October 8th, just as the autumn chill is about to settle over Newark, Olan Thomas Park will […]
Last year, more than 100 schools and 500 people across Maryland honored the state's official exercise—walking—by going for a stroll on Walk Maryland Day in the first week of October. This year, the Maryland Department of Health is upping the ante, aiming for a walk in each of the state's 24 jurisdictions on Walk Maryland […]
Whereas healthy puppies and kittens tend to get scooped up quickly at shelters, some of the critters who need a little extra care have a harder time finding their forever homes. But with the right owner, even these animals can thrive—which is why CompAnimals Pet Rescue exists. If this is a cause you can get […]