Kent County Local Management Board

08/27/2026

Kent Family Center Kent County Public Library The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at HH Garnet Elementary Rock Hall The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Rock Hall Elementary The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Galena Elementary and KCLMB :) are the local affiliate that keeps Dolly Parton's Imagination Library available in our community. If you have a child under 5, make sure they are signed up! If you want to honor Dolly in a way that helps kids in your community, donate to the program.
Sign Up: https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Donate: https://midshore.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1580

08/21/2026

Come out Sunday to grab your back-to-school supplies! 1:00pm- 4:00pm at Minary’s Dream Alliance, Incorporated

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH V 📚✨

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with lots of FREE resources for the upcoming school year.

🎉 EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 9155 American Legion Road, Chestertown, MD

🆓 EVERYTHING IS FREE!
✂️ Haircuts-Walk-In
💇‍♀️ Braided Kids' Hairstyles-email [email protected] for appt. time.
🎒 School Supply Giveaway
🤝 Community Resources
🎮 Games & Vendors
🌭 Food

Brought to you by our wonderful community partners, including:

🌟Maryland Department of Human Services – Kent County Department of Social Services
✨Kent County Local Management Board
🌟Chestertown Police Department
✨Big Mixx
🌟Kent County Parks & Recreation
✨Wise Guys Investment Group, LLC
🌟Psi Nu Nu, Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc.
🌟Mu Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
✨The Parent’s Place of Maryland
✨Emmanuel Episcopal Church
✨ Open Doors
✨ Edward’s Driving School, LLC
🌟Choptank Community Health
🌟Essity

Mark your calendars and spread the word! ✏️🚌🍎

08/20/2026

MVA Bus will be here Wed. Sept 16th 10am-2pm. Make an appointment 410-768-7000 or www.mva.maryland.gov And if you are just renewing your registration or returning tags an appointment is not required. 848 High St. (Vault Storage, corner of High and Morgnec Rd.)

08/20/2026

Have plans Saturday night? Don't miss out this fun and entertaining evening on Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM for the 5th year of live music featuring Marlon Saunders and other incredible talents. This event is open to the public. Please note there is a $20 entry fee, payable by cash or Venmo only; credit cards will not be accepted.

08/20/2026

Do you have a friend or know someone who needs extra help this Christmas season? The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program of Queen Anne's & Kent County will be holding in-person registration on Sept 16 & 18 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on 350 High Street in Chestertown.

📣Kent County Department of Social Services will be a registration spot for this year's Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program.
🎄Kent County Residents can visit our agency on September 16th or 18th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM to register their family.

08/19/2026

Grab your kiddos and head down to Minary’s Dream Alliance, Incorporated this Sunday, August 23 at 1:00pm! Get all your back-to-school supplies and visit some of our community partners for a variety of resources in Kent County.

08/14/2026

Looking for a way to get your career started in community health? Check out this great training opportunity starting in September @ Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center

08/13/2026

Calling all Garnet students & families! 🎉📚

TONIGHT is the HH Garnet Elementary School Back-to-School Night from 5:00–6:30 PM!

Come out and get ready for the new school year with school supplies, helpful community resources, FREE ice cream and more!

We're having a Back-to-School Bash from 5 to 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 13. Join us in the back parking lot, where we'll be giving away free school supplies, hygiene products and winter coats for Garnet students as long as supplies last!

Meet community resource providers. Students who visit four and get their tiger paw passport stamped will receive a free ice cream from Get the Scoop.

Parents who sign up for the PTA will also get a free scoop!

Papa Smurf's food truck will be on hand selling meals. Students must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.

Community resource providers joining us will include: Chestertown Police, Kent County Parks and Recreation, the Shelter Closet, Managed Care, Social Services, the Local Management Board, the Boys and Girls Club, the Book Plate, the Food Bank, Kent Family Center, the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and Lockbriar Farms.

08/12/2026

Back-to-School Supply Pick-up Party happening today at Tides of Grace Resource Center at 207 North Liberty St. Suite C, Centreville, MD from 3:00 – 5:00pm No registration required; first come first served – Open to all families on the Mid-Shore.
🎒 ✏️ 📚 🖍️ 📝Free bag full of a variety of supplies! 📓 📏 ✂️ 🖊️ 🖌️ 🧮
🍧Free Snow Cones!
💇‍♂️Free Haircuts!

TODAY- come get your free school supplies, free haircuts, and free snow cones!

This WEDNESDAY!

Free school supplies, free haircuts, free snowcones!

🎒📚 SURPRISE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSING FOR OUR COMMUNITY! 📚🎒

We are so excited to announce that Eastpoint Church is partnering with Tides of Grace to help local families get ready for the new school year!

Together, we’ll be giving away 300+ drawstring backpacks filled with school supplies to help offset the cost of back-to-school shopping.

Each bag includes:
✏️ 2 folders
📓 2 spiral notebooks
📚 1 two-inch binder
📖 1 composition notebook
🖍️ 1 pack of 24 crayons
🎨 1 pack of 12 colored pencils
✏️ 1 pack of pencils (or mechanical pencils)
🖊️ 1 pack of pens
🟨 1 pack of highlighters
🧴 2 packs of glue sticks

🎉 Back-to-School Pick-Up Party!
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Tides of Grace Resource Center
207 N. Liberty Street, Suite C
Centreville, MD 21617

While you’re there, enjoy:
🍧 FREE snow cones
💇 FREE haircuts provided by licensed barbers and hairstylists (for any child who would like one)

Important Information:
• No registration is required.
• Supplies will be distributed first come, first served while they last.
• Open to Pre-K through 12th grade students throughout the entire Mid-Shore.
• We know these supplies won’t cover every item on every school’s list, but we hope they help ease the financial burden for families.
• If you’re unable to attend during pickup hours, you’re welcome to have a family member or friend pick up supplies on your child’s behalf.

This wasn’t part of our planned calendar of events—but when an incredible community partner like Eastpoint Church reaches out wanting to bless local families, our answer is always YES! ❤️

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so every family who could benefit has the opportunity to hear about it. We can’t wait to celebrate the start of a new school year with you!

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08/12/2026

Interested in learning more about how local government works and how you can get involved in your community? Join us for this free, five-week civic engagement program, made possible through a grant from the Maryland Two-Fifty Commission.
It’s a great chance to connect with local leaders, gain a deeper understanding of how county decisions are made and discover opportunities for community involvement.
✨ Learn. Connect. Engage. Make a Difference.
Register online: https://bit.ly/451xHZ4
We encourage all interested Kent County residents to take advantage of this unique opportunity!

The Kent County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 𝑭𝙖𝒍𝙡 2026 𝑪𝙤𝒉𝙤𝒓𝙩 𝙤𝒇 𝒕𝙝𝒆 𝑲𝙚𝒏𝙩 𝘾𝒐𝙪𝒏𝙩𝒚 𝑪𝙞𝒕𝙞𝒛𝙚𝒏’𝒔 𝑨𝙘𝒂𝙙𝒆𝙢𝒚, a free five-week civic engagement program funded through a grant from the Maryland Two-Fifty Commission. This initiative commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America by empowering residents with greater knowledge of local government and fostering deeper civic participation.

The Citizen’s Academy offers Kent County residents an opportunity to take part in an interactive, behind-the-scenes educational experience exploring how county government works and how community members can get involved.

Program Overview
Over five weeks, participants will explore key areas of county operations:
• Week 1: County Administration
An introduction to county governance, administrative structure, financial operations, revenue sources, and partnerships.
• Week 2: Citizen Engagement
A look at the county’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions and how residents can participate.
• Week 3: Public Safety
Insights into emergency preparedness, 911 dispatch, EMS, law enforcement, the detention center, and reentry programs.
• Week 4: Public Services
An overview of departments that enhance quality of life, including Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Economic & Tourism Development, and Parks & Recreation.
• Week 5: Commissioners Meeting & Recognition
Participants will attend a public County Commissioners meeting, engage with elected officials, and conclude with a recognition ceremony and refreshments.

Kent County encourages all interested residents to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about local government and how they can make a meaningful impact within their community.

Register online at: https://bit.ly/451xHZ4

Additional details can be found here https://www.kentcounty.com/news_detail_T22_R46