The St. Michaels Community Center has recently earned a GuideStar 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency by adding information about its goals, strategies, capabilities, and vision to the nonprofit’s profile.
GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, and provides transparency standards for nonprofits so that potential donors and funders can make educated decisions about the work they support.
Senior citizens often take part in the SMCC’s free, weekly lunches with guest speakers and social programs that promote exercise and brain health.
“Now, our community members as well as 10+ million GuideStar users can find in-depth information about the impact St. Michaels Community Center has made for the children and adults we serve,” said SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne. “This Seal of Transparency helps us shine a spotlight on the big differences we help make in our community.”
The St. Michaels Community Center’s mission is to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community.
Donations to SMCC and proceeds from the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop in St. Michaels, Md. help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services and community events for people from throughout the Bay Hundred area, with more at stmichaelscc.org. More about GuideStar is at guidestar.org.
Brush off your dancin’ shoes and get ready to celebrate 60 years of Motown at the 3rd Annual Homecoming Dance hosted by St. Michaels Community Center on Saturday, August 24 from 8am to Midnight. Be sure to wear an outrageous costume to vie for the trophy for Best Dressed. A separate trophy will be awarded to the winners of the Dance Contest. You’ll be groovin’ all evening and singing with the smooth sounds of Comfort Zone as they dish out the best R & B sounds of the Motown Era. Lite fare of delicious fingers foods will be plentiful along with a cash bar with your favorite libations. The St. Michaels Inn will once again welcome us to their upstairs ballroom. You might even be lucky enough to get a selfie with Smokey, Marvin or Diana. Tickets are only $65 each or a table of 10 for $600. Get your tickets quick as this event will most likely sell out fast! Call 410-745-6073 for reservations and more information. Hope to see you there!
Get those windpipes ready! Here comes……….TALBOT IDOL!!! St. Michaels Community Center is once again hosting Talbot Idol at St. Michaels High School Auditorium!!! Auditions will begin Saturday at SMMHS from 9am- 3pm. Contestants must live or work in Talbot County and call for an audition time (410-745-6073). There is no age limit.There will be 3 categories in which to compete: Youth – up to 16, Adult – 17 and older and Groups of 2 or more. Prizes and trophies will be awarded after the live, public show on Sunday, August 4 at the SMMHS Auditorium starting at 3pm. Bring all your friends, neighbors and classmates. The audience will be voting for the winners of each category and THE GRAND CHAMPION! There is a $20 entrance fee and Tickets for Sundays show are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 6 are free! All proceeds support the programs of the St. Michaels Community Center. This event is partially funded by the Talbot County Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Every Monday and Wednesday – Food Distribution – to assist St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank, SMCC distributes food every Monday and Wednesday at 103 Railroad Avenue from 12:30 – 3pm. Anyone needing food assistance is welcome to stop by, once a week, to collect 2 bags of fresh veggies, fruit, bread, cheeses, meat and/or desserts.
Jena and the Green Team maintain two garden beds at the SMCC Community Garden in St. Michaels. Besides learning about proper planting, harvesting techniques and raising livestock, kids also get a comprehensive education about food groups, building a healthy diet, and lots of experience cooking nutritious recipes with the treasures they reap from the gardens and farms. At the end of each After School Kids (A.S.K.) Semester and Summer Class session, the families of the students are invited to share the season’s rich bounty with a meal prepared by the class.
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Seven local couples are competing to be this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Our court includes Shawn & Marissa Carter, Jason &Laura Chance, Mike & Courtney Gorman, Kim & Bob Hannon, Helene & Ed Higgins, Peter & Lucka Paris, and Richard & Monica White. To cast your vote, or to buy a ticket to the Dance, call 410-745-6073.
St. Michaels Community Center proudly presented EVER AFTER, A MUSICAL on Friday, July 27th at SMMHS Auditorium. This comedic musical featured the students from our “Acting Up” summer program as some of your favorite fairytale characters. It was performed under the direction of, Trish Payne, SMCC’s Executive Director. Pictured from left to right are: Ava McKay, Jazmyn Phillips, Josie Gray, Lily Tyler, Lilly Gray, Ilijah Jenkins, Kaidence Phillips, Neo Morenilla, Alexandria Rockwell. Not pictured is Buel Jensen.
St. Michaels Community Center hosted “Paint Out” in Muskrat Park on Tuesday, July 17th where over 100 kids got to experience different art mediums all for FREE. There were tables for sand art, tissue paper crafts, basket making with local weaver Heidi Wetzel and Sensory Art with Blair Selby from St. Luke’s School, just to name a few. A painting contest was held, and the judges had a difficult time picking winners due to the amazing talent of our young artists. Even sidewalk chalk was provided for the ones too young to participate in the other activities.
Ever After – A Musical – The St. Michaels Community Center presents the Summer Kids Production of “The Ever After, A Musical”. A short, silly, song-filled romp about what happened to our favorite storybook characters in the “ever-after”. Very simple but funny musical showcasing local kids from 2nd to 5th grades. A GREAT evening out for families with small children. Join us at 7pm on Friday, July 27 at St. Michaels High School Auditorium. Free to all but donations are very gratefully accepted. Funded in part by the Talbot County Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council. Show lasts about 50 minutes followed by a small reception with refreshments. Call 410-745-6073 for more information.
Prizes awarded for top Youth, Adult and Group performances. Tickets: $10/Adult & $5/student. Grand Prize is $250 plus Annual Grand Champion Trophy.
Meet Courtney Crab!! She will be our model for the next Sip ‘n Paint with Josepha Price on August 10th from 6-9 pm. We will be painting on a crab basket lid for this class and the cost will be $40/person. There will be wine and snacks to enjoy! Come join us for fun, fellowship and painting!! Call today to reserve your basket lid – limited supply! This class is sure to fill quickly. 410-745-6073.
