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The Great Slow Down List: Glenn Wilson

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As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our region will be facing an unprecedented moment in history when many meetings, performances, schools and other gatherings will temporarily come to an halt. To help with this unexpected slow down, each day for the next thirty days The Spy will share with our readers suggestions from our long list of writers and friends on how to pass the time as the country and the Mid-Shore endure social isolation.

Today is Glenn Wilson, President of Chesapeake Bank and Trust:

 

Read: Game of Thrones
Watch: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Listen: Josh Groban
Cook: N/A-my wife is a great cook!
Outing: Taking a walk with my wife on the CRY&CC golf course (10,000+ steps)

Take the Spy Pulse Poll #3 – Our Shared Experience

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All of us are going through something unimaginable just a few weeks ago. And, since we started taking these surveys, we’ve noticed other publications are doing the same. A New York publication put some interesting questions to their readers. So, we thought we’d use a few of the questions and look not only at how our community feels about things, but also at how our feelings compare with neighbors to the north.
Look for results on Wednesday.
Click here to go to the survey.

The Great Slow Down List: Nancy McCloy

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As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our region will be facing an unprecedented moment in history when many meetings, performances, schools and other gatherings will temporarily come to an halt. To help with this unexpected slow down, each day for the next thirty days The Spy will share with our readers suggestions from our long list of writers and friends on how to pass the time as the country and the Mid-Shore endure social isolation.

Today is Spy reader Nancy McCloy

 

Read: Instructions on Not Giving Up by Ada Limon
Listen: Eastern Shore’s Lester Barrett singing Ooh Baby Baby
Watch: Look Outside your Window
Eat: Avocado Toast
Outing: Walk your Neighborhood

TACL: Area Virtual Service Update

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This list, compiled by Talbot Association of Clergy Laity (TACL), is a work in progress.

It provides links for the “virtual” services, during COVID-19, which are known to us as of 4/4/2020.

Please email updates to TACL: taclexcom@gmail.com.

 

Organization Information on Religious Services during COVID Link for virtual service Denomination
All Faith Chapel Virtual services held by Zoom. Link sent via email. https://zoom.us/j/4649541475
Meeting ID: 464 954 1475
Or dial into:  301 715 8592		 Episcopal
Bay Area Community Church Virtual service Sunday at 9:20 am streamed live via website and Facebook https://www.bayareacc.org/easton  or  https://www.facebook.com/bayareacc/ Non-denominational
Bethel AME Combined virtual service Sunday at 10:30 am and Noonday Prayer (weekdays) for the three AME churches in Talbot Co. Sunday at 10:30 am – Dial: 1-312-626-6799, Code: 8680217534# or https://zoom.us/j/8680217534   Meeting Code: 8680217534#
Noonday Prayer – Dial: 712-770-4010, Code: 471-936#.		 Methodist-Episcopal
Christ Church Easton Virtual service Saturdays at 5 pm via FaceBook Live.
Virtual prayer Saturdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 10 am via Zoom.
Sunday		 https://www.facebook.com/christchurcheastonmd/
Zoom services https://zoom.us/j/4467767453		 Episcopal
Christ Church St. Michaels Services cancelled through May 10th NA Episcopal
Church of Christ In Easton Virtual services held via conference call (link emailed) and Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/Eastoncocfamily/ Church of Christ
Church of the King Services cancelled at this time. NA Church of the King
Easton Baptist Church Services via Facebook Live Thttps://www.facebook.com/Eastonbc/ Baptist
Easton Church of God Services broadcast via Facebook Live and YouTube https://www.facebook.com/eastoncog/  or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnti1KQ5bOkR_tlPKo-jM9A Church of God
Easton Church of the Brethren Services cancelled, but worship resources are being emailed weekly. NA Church of Brethren
Emmanuel Deliverance Center, Inc. Services via teleconference. Please dial 515-604-9000 and enter the access code: 165706 Non-denominational
First Baptist Church Check website for details on virtual services. https://www.fbceaston.org/ Baptist
First Wesleyan Church Virtual services broadcast live via website http://eastonfirst.org/ Wesleyan
Fountain of Life Church Virtual services via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/flceaston/ Pentecostal
Grace Lutheran Church All services and gatherings cancelled NA Lutheran
Immanuel Lutheran Church Services cancelled through April 4th. NA Lutheran
Islamic Society of Easton Working on making virtual services available. TBD Islam
Mid Shore Community Church Weekly radio program (WCEI 96.7 FM) and Sunday services broadcast live via Zoom http://www.midshorecommunitychurch.com/ Non-denominational
New Queen Esther AME Combined virtual service Sunday at 10:30 am and Noonday Prayer (weekdays) for the three AME churches in Talbot Co. Sunday at 10:30 am – Dial: 1-312-626-6799, Code: 8680217534# or https://zoom.us/j/8680217534   Meeting Code: 8680217534#
Noonday Prayer – Dial: 712-770-4010, Code: 471-936#.		 Methodist-Episcopal
Oasis Covenant Fellowship Virtual service via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/oasiseaston/ Non-denominational
Oxford United Methodist Church Services cancelled through March. April TBD. NA Methodist
Presbyterian Church of Easton Video of the Pastor’s sermon will be available on website http://www.pceaston.com/ Presbyterian
Real Life Chapel / Church of Nazarene Virtual services held via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/reallifechapel/ Church of Nazarene
Rhema Apostolic Deliverance-Ministries Services broadcast via Facebook Live and YouTube https://www.facebook.com/PastorandLadyDickerson/ Apostolic Church
Royal Oak Community
United Methodist Church		 Virtual Service at: Facebook – Royal Oak Community UMC  or  YouTube – Royal Oak Community UMC at 10:00AM Sundays https://www.facebook.com/rocumc/ Methodist
Saints Peter and Paul
Roman Catholic Church		 Recorded services and messages shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/SSPPEaston/ Catholic
Shore Harvest Presbyterian Church Virtual services will be live streamed. Check website for details. https://www.shoreharvest.org/ Presbyterian
St Joseph Chapel
c/o Sts Peter and Paul		 Recorded service on Sts Peter & Paul Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SSPPEaston/ Catholic
St Luke’s United Methodist Church Virtual services broadcast live via new website https://www.antiviralchurch.org/ Methodist
St Mark’s United Methodist Virtual services via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/St-Marks-United-Methodist-Church-156903111057624/ Methodist
St Matthews (UMC) Sunday services and weekly prayer meeting now held through conference call. Conference call 978-990-5000, code 38067 Methodist
St Michael Chapel
c/o Sts Peter and Paul		 Recorded service on Sts Peter & Paul Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SSPPEaston/ Catholic
St Stephens AME Unionville Combined virtual service Sunday at 10:30 am and Noonday Prayer (weekdays) for the three AME churches in Talbot Co. Sunday at 10:30 am – Dial: 1-312-626-6799, Code: 8680217534# or https://zoom.us/j/8680217534   Meeting Code: 8680217534#
Noonday Prayer – Dial: 712-770-4010, Code: 471-936#.		 Methodist-Episcopal
Temple B’Nai Israel Virtual services Friday night and Saturday broadcast live via Facebook. Check https://bnaiisraeleaston.org/ for dates and times. https://www.facebook.com/bnaiisraeleaston/ Jewish
The Church of the Holy Trinity Virtual services broadcast live via website: Sunday’s 9:30 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday’s 8:30 am Morning Prayer www.holytrinityoxfordmd.org Episcopal
The Retreat House at Hillsboro Wednesday night prayer service (5:45-6:15 pm) via Zoom. Zoom online: https://zoom.us/j/212677840  or Call into +1 929 205 6099 US (Zoom meeting ID: 212 677 840) Non-denominational
Third Haven Friends Meeting Small group meetings via Zoom. Email 3rdhaven@gmail.com for instructions http://thirdhaven.org/ Quaker
TriLife Christian Center Virtual services on Facebook Live and on their Prayer Line https://www.facebook.com/firstladytrilife/ Non-denominational
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral All services cancelled through May 9th NA Episcopal
Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship at Easton		 Recorded service available via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyDd3eXTUcsvOkIAUNzj-Pg/featured Unitarian Universalist

 

The Great Slow Down List: Robert Tiernan

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As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our region will be facing an unprecedented moment in history when many meetings, performances, schools and other gatherings will temporarily come to an halt. To help with this unexpected slow down, each day for the next thirty days The Spy will share with our readers suggestions from our long list of writers and friends on how to pass the time as the country and the Mid-Shore endure social isolation.

Today is Robert Tiernan, former managing editor for Consumer Reports magazine and Spy’s Board of Visitors:

Read: Mid-Atlantic Bird Guide
Listen: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Watch: YouTube videos of sunrise
Cook: Macaroni and cheese
Outing: Walk to your post office/ downtown

Covid-19 and Small Acts of Kindness: Caring With CarePacks

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Even before COVID-19 hit our area, 40% of the children in Easton Elementary schools were considered ‘food insecure.’ Through programs such as FARMs (free and reduced-priced meals) that work with Talbot County Public School (TCPS) and Sodexo (the company that provides the food), these children and others in the school community throughout the area received breakfast and lunches during the school week. The group, CarePacks, made sure they were fed on the weekends.

Emily Moody and Megan Cook, also partnering with TCPS and the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, founded CarePacks eight years ago.  They had a clear goal: ‘to provide every eligible student with a backpack filled with healthy, easily accessible meals and snacks every Friday afternoon so that when students return to school on Mondays, they are well-nourished and ready to learn.’

This year, CarePacks started a family-style pantry weekend program at Easton Elementary, sending larger staples such as frozen meats, breads, and produce home to the families on the 4th Friday of each month. The need was high. “There’s a lot of poverty happening that maybe people aren’t aware,” says Cook. “Talbot County has a high FARMs rate, and a lot of our families are the working poor. These are people who are working multiple jobs, yet have limited income. And as the costs go up, what gets squeezed over time is the amount that they can spend on groceries.”

500 family bags ready for delivery

Now with school closures, all programs have had to redefine how to assist those in need within the community. TCPS and Sodexo have been packaging three meals and a snack a day for anyone between the ages of 2 and 18.  These meals are then either being picked up throughout nine designated sites throughout Talbot County or delivered using volunteers and/or TCPS buses.

CarePacks has also expanded its outreach from a monthly to a weekly weekend delivery for families. “Last Friday we packed and ordered for 250 families,” says Cook. “This week, we packed and ordered and delivered for 500 families. We anticipate our numbers to grow.”

CarePacks is grateful for all the help they’ve received. “We did a Facebook ask and raised funds to purchase 4,000 pounds last week,” says Cook. “TCPS staff have been fabulous! Helping distribute the food either at the middle schools, remote sites or door to door. St Marks Church delivered food for a neighborhood.” This, in addition to the

businesses and groups, such as Rotary, Lions Club, women’s groups, retired teaches, etc., that have always supported them under normal circumstances. “Whenever we’ve needed anything, someone or some group has stepped forward. It’s been like that since day one and continues today. The last few weeks have been no different. Everyone bands together to get the job done. It’s an amazing community we live in.”

There are many ways to help; however, as things are rapidly changing and evolving, Cook recommends following them on Facebook, where they post their most current need.

Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Baltimore Flyer Derails in St. Michaels

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The “Baltimore Flyer” , also known as the “ Ocean City Flyer”, derailed somewhere near St. Michaels, Maryland on August 13, 1918! An earlier April 13, 2017 posted photo showed the train still partially on the tracks so this photo was taken after a partial clean up effort! Photo from the Talbot Historical Society H. Robins Hollyday Collection.
Contact: Cathy Hill cvhill@atlanticbb.net to share your old photos. Comment, Like our page and join THS!

The Great Slow Down List: Steven Arnold

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As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our region will be facing an unprecedented moment in history when many meetings, performances, schools and other gatherings will temporarily come to an halt. To help with this unexpected slow down, each day for the next thirty days The Spy will share with our readers suggestions from our long list of writers and friends on how to pass the time as the country and the Mid-Shore endure social isolation.

Today is Steven Arnold, director of the Garfield Center for the Arts:

 

Read: A Prayer For Owen Meany
Watch: Better Call Saul
Listen: Pink Floyd
Cook: Chili in my crock pot
Outing: I occasionally have to travel into the office to fetch something, but I’m being smart and staying home!

The Great Slow Down List: J.E. Dean

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As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our region will be facing an unprecedented moment in history when many meetings, performances, schools and other gatherings will temporarily come to an halt. To help with this unexpected slow down, each day for the next thirty days The Spy will share with our readers suggestions from our long list of writers and friends on how to pass the time as the country and the Mid-Shore endure social isolation.

Today is J.E. Dean, Spy columnist and retired Washington, D.C. attorney.

Book:  The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom
Film:  Bombshell (the story of Roger Ailes demise at Fox)
Outing: Walking tour of Oxford

This Weekend in Easton – April 3 – April 5, 2020

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Discover Easton continues to work closely with Easton businesses and local organizations to manage the impact COVID-19 is having on our community. This week, Gov. Larry Hogan issued a stay-at-home order for all of Maryland to slow the spread of the virus. Many Easton businesses have found new ways to serve the public to supply essential goods and services. We continue to share ways you can safely support our small businesses in Easton.

Social Distancing Bingo

It’s easy to play and support local safely. Create a line (diagonal or across) by filling out five boxes on the bingo card found in the link below. Post a picture of your winning card on social media with #DiscoverEastonBINGO. You could win a $50 gift certificate!

Learn More

Business Gift Cards & Certificates

Support your local businesses by purchasing a gift card or gift certificate online. We thank the many participants of this program that have donated their purchased gift cards to those in need. Please help our local businesses during this time of uncertainty.

Purchase Gift Cards Here

Supporting Easton Restaurants

Maryland restaurants have been ordered to shut down except for carry out and delivery. Some Easton eateries remain open under these new conditions, offering ways to enjoy their food at home. Many restaurants and patrons are donating meals to our front-line workers.

Carry Out Food Options In Easton


Art at Home

The Academy Art Museum highlights the digital and distance programming that their dedicated staff has created each week to bring art to you safely at home. Art programming includes kids activities, adult classes, “Out of the Vault”, drawing contests, Q&A’s, and more!

Learn More


Easton Census 2020

The Census helps allocate the appropriate funding for Easton and Talbot County for the next decade. Your response helps direct billions of dollars in federal funds into our schools, roads, and other public services. Click below to view a sample questionnaire and see how to complete your Census online.

Make Sure You’re Counted!

Covid-19 Resources for Easton Small Businesses

As COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on our community, Discover Easton is compiling resources and information to help our small businesses during this crisis.

covid19.discovereaston.com

#DiscoverEaston

Use our website and social media to connect with local businesses and organizations. We are keeping our online listings up-to-date with the most recent information. We encourage you to reach out to businesses directly to see if they offer online shopping, delivery, pickup, or have adjusted their hours.

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | DiscoverEaston.com

Talbot County Coronavirus Information Website

Talbot County has convened an Operational Working Group made up of officials from the Talbot County Health Department, Talbot County Emergency Services, Talbot County Government, Talbot County’s towns, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, law enforcement agencies, and many other community partners including Discover Easton. This group is monitoring this evolving situation closely and will release information each week day to share any updates affecting the citizens of Talbot County.

Learn More

If you have an Easton business and would like to participate in any of our programs, please email us at welcome@discovereaston.com.

 

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