{SACC} News & Notes June 23, 2012 #214

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

July 23, 2012 Issue #214

"Get Connected"

2nd Annual Freedom Run & Ride

The day of fun and athletic endeavor will be held at the Shorebirds' Stadium. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. The timed races include a 5k and 10 mile run. The bicycle events are show and go from 7 - 10 a.m. The routes available are 25 miles, 62 miles and 75 miles. Athletes register for both a ride and a run. The Freedom Run and Ride supports the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Miles for Melanoma and the Melanoma Research Center. Sponsors the Delmarva Shorebirds, Toyota and Panama Jack have put together a great day with entertainment, food and post-race amenities. Refreshments will be provided as well as prizes for winners. An event tech shirt will be provided to all participants. Early registration is available until September 24th.

Please click here to register.

College Student Discount Program

The Chamber is once again looking for businesses interested in participating in the College Student Discount Program. Annually, Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College and University of Maryland Eastern Shore students contribute well over $300 million to the local economy. By taking advantage of the College Student Discount Program, businesses can expand their stake in the college market. Members are encouraged to welcome college students into the community and offer a discount or free gift to thank them for supporting the local economy.

Call Sophia Smecker at 410-749-0144 to participate or visit www.salisburyarea.com to download a registration form. Current and new participants must fill out a registration form.

Welcoming New Teachers

The Workforce Development Committee is once again stuffing bags to welcome new teachers to our community. These bags will be delivered to Wicomico County teachers at their kick off breakfast in August. Bags will also be delivered to members schools including: Salisbury Christian School, Salisbury School and Wicomico Day School. We would love to provide even more goodies and community information (advertising specialties and discount coupons) than we have in the past. Historically we have found that a large percentage of these teachers are new to the area and not just new to teaching. This will be one of the first contacts that they will have with our business community. We feel it is important to make them feel welcome as well as educate them on our area businesses and our area in general. The product, coupon or promotional item should be available for the Chamber by August 3, 2012. If you are interested in helping with this project in any way, please contact Brad at the Chamber for further information (410-749-0144).

The Green Team Recycling Meeting

The Green Team, formerly the Salisbury Area Chamber Recycling Committee, is on the move and looking to educate the community. You are invited to attend their next committee meeting on Tuesday, July 24 at noon at the Chamber. If you would like to attend please contact Kim Dyess, Delmarva Shredding & Recycling, kdyess@delmarvashredding.com, or call the Chamber at 410-749-0144.

Ballroom Class for Single Dancers

Thursday, July 26 - If you are single/or unattached and would like to learn social dancing, Ballroom Made Simple is hosting a one night workshop for Single dancers. $12 per person 7:00 - 8:15. The class will be Basic Foxtrot. Advance registration required by 7/25. For more information or to register call 443.783.3060 or visit www.ballroommadesimple.com.

*Partners are not required, however, It is preferred to have an equal number of men and ladies participate in this class.

Soles for Seniors Walk

August 1 is the date for the 13th annual Soles for Seniors Walk to Promote Healthy Seniors. MAC Inc, the area agency on aging for the lower 4 counties of the eastern shore is again sponsoring this fun event. All monies raised go into the Senior Emergency Fund. This

fund is used to help needy seniors to purchase eye glasses, hearing aids, etc. those items not usually covered by medicare or other insurances. The walk will again be at the Center of Salisbury, beginning at 10 am, but come early to enjoy the vendors. The after party will be in the food court from 11-1. Shelley Abbott is master of ceremonies as only she can, there are lots of door prizes and prizes for those who raise the most money. Two categories, individual and businesss or organization. For more information contact Donna Blackwell at MAC Inc. 410-742-0505 ext 137.

Chesapeake Hearing Center Lunch & Learn

On Tuesday, August 14 from 11am-1pm the Chesapeake Hearing Center will hold a Lunch and Learn at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. Call 410-546-9552 to register. Space is limited. Register by Friday August 10, 2012.

Topics Covered Include:

What happens to our ears as we age?
Why can't we cure aging hearing loss?
Why do I seem to hear but the words are not clear?
When people talk soft I can't hear them but when they talk loud it hurts my ears, why?

MAC Inc. Jolly Roger Family Fun Day

MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging, will host its annual "Family Fun Day" fundraiser at Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 29th St and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and are now on sale. Advance tickets only. This is a Rain or Shine event. Proceeds benefit MAC's health and wellness programs. MAC is a United Way Agency.

For tickets or information call 410-742-0505 extension 113 or email fct@macinc.org.

Patriot Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Warriors Project

On Friday, August 10, 2012, a golf tournament will be held to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project at the Ocean City Golf Club - Newport Bay in Berlin, MD. Registration is at noon and shotgun is a 1pm. There will be an awards banquet and pig roast at 6pm. Registration is $100 per player and includes 18 holes of golf with cart included, box lunch and pig road at the Awards Banquet, "Believe in Heros" gift bag and many great prizes. For more information contact Ruth Jones at 410-860-1494. Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Summer Concert Series at Trap Pond State Park

Enjoy free concerts at Trap Pond State Park through Delaware State Parks' Summer Concert Series. The concert series presents a diverse lineup of family-friendly performances every Friday evening. The concerts are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Baldcypress Nature Center, and refreshments will be sold by the Trap Pond Partners. Park entry fees are in effect. Trap Pond State Park is located at 33587 Baldcypress Lane in Laurel, DE. More information about Trap Pond is available by calling (302) 875-5163. A full concert line-up and additional information is available at destateparks.com/summer-concert.

July 27 No Stringz Attached Rock

August 3 Willow Brook Pop

August 10 Moe Stringz Acoustic Rock

August 17 Fossil Band Country

August 24 Angela Natrin Acoustic

August 31 Rusted Axle Folk

Organic Chemistry Achievement Program

Dr. Miguel Mitchell, with 22 yrs experience as a chemistry professor, is offering an Organic Chemistry Achievement Program for anyone wanting to get a head start before taking organic chemistry in college. The introductory course is free. The program will be taught on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 8/11/2012 - 10/27/2012. The link to the O-CAP website is: http://chemanimation.com/o-cap_home. Students can get more information or register there; first-come, first-serve (maximum of 16 students).

Gospel Concert to Support Church Building Fund

Stella Award Nominee Earnest Pugh will perform on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at James M. Bennett Auditorium. Doors open at 4:15pm and the concert begins at 5pm. Tickets are $15 for adults 18 and older, $7 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under 5. For more information, please call 410-546-2014.

5th Annual Golf Tournament for Parkinson's Research - West OC

The tournament will be held on August 31 at GlenRiddle Golf Club. Registration starts at 12pm, tee off is at 1:30pm with a best ball format. It is only $140 per golfer to play and proceeds benefit the local parkinson's foundation and the University of Florida, Center for Movement Disorders. Lunch and dinner will be provided, $10,000 hole-in-one, silent auction and raffles. For more information contact Nancy Hoeflich at 410-219-7715.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

University of Maryland, Wicomico Extension Office

5:00-7:00 PM

(28647 Old Quantico Rd., Salisbury, MD 21802)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore

5:00-7:00 PM

(688 East Main St., Salisbury, MD 21803)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Mallard Landing

5:00-7:00 PM

(1107 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury, MD 21803)

Ribbon Cuttings:

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Cross Fit

(2020 Shipley Dr., Suite A-1, Salisbury, MD 21801)

General Membership Luncheon

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Noon-1:15 pm at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center

Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.

Youth Photography Club Field Outing

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a field excursion to the Assateague Island wardeducation@salisbury.edu by Wednesday, July 25.

State Park and National Seashore, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28th. This outing, led by photographer Bill Wallen, targets nature photography and is for photographers of all skill levels between the ages 13- 20. Throughout the day he will be demonstrating techniques for improving photography skills, and providing one on one help for those in attendance.Participants will meet at the Ward Museum at 8:00 a.m. and will bring their own cameras, lenses and tripods. An assortment of Nikon lenses, from wide angle to 600 mm will be available for students with compatible cameras. There is no cost for the workshop. Registration and signed release forms on file are required.
To register or for more information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 110, or e-mail

Upcoming Jaycees Events

Wednesday 7/25

Trivia Night

Greene Turtle

7:15pm

Contact KristinSmith@salisburyjc.com

Friday 7/27

Cornhole Tournament & BBQ Social

Mill Pond Village

5:30-8:30pm

Contact KristinSmith@salisburyjc.com

Saturday 8/11

3rd Annual Super Soap Box Spectacular

City of Salisbury Parking Garage Downtown

Noon to 3pm

Spectators welcome! Free admission!

$10 entry fee per racer (of any age)

Contact Ashley@salisburyjc.com

Poplar Hill Mansion August Events

The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion invite you to two fun events for August. On Thursday, August 23, from 5-7, Poplar Hill Mansion will host a historic Happy hour Wine and Cheese tasting. Come after work, and sample the fine wines of Fenwick Wine Cellars and Cabot's cheese. R.S.V.P. to curator@poplarhillmansion.org or call 410 749 1776. Cost is $10.00 per person.

Celebrate our freedom on Sunday August 26 from 1-4, when Poplar Hill Mansion, hosts a War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration. Experience history walking through Poplar Hill Mansion, believed to be the only house still standing in Salisbury from prior to the War of 1812. Wear period dress for more fun, have refreshments and enjoy the music of members of the Salisbury Symphony brass . This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Our current restoration projects are the historic smokehouse and our Joshua Thurston, Clementi pianoforte. If you would like to help feed the hungry in Salisbury, you may drop off nonperishable food items.

Designer's Edge - Christmas in July

Designer's Edge at its Naylor Mill location will be offering 20% off gift card purchases, spa packages and a la carte services. This special is from July 23rd-28th.

Ward Museum - Photography Market Place

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a Photography Market Place in conjunction with the second annual Art In Nature Photo Festival, August 10-12. The Photography Market Place provides a venue for nature photographers to showcase and sell their fine art photography. Single spaces for the Market Place are first come, first serve and cost $25 for the weekend. Each space includes one 6-foot-by-30-inch table and two chairs. Vendor setup is 8-10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, with hours of operation from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 410-742-4988, ext. 120, or visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org