Happy Fourth of July weekend! Maybe this 1950 Firemen’s Parade was part of a holiday celebration? Notice the many stores on Washington Street Easton, Maryland that are no longer there! Photo from the Talbot Historical Society’s Laird Wise Collection. Contact: Cathy Hill cvhill@atlanticbb.net to share your old photos. Comment, Like our page and join THS!

The Talbot Spy shares with its readers each week Discover Easton’s “This Weekend in Easton” events newsletter. Each edition takes a look at upcoming community events in Easton, and highlights Signature Events hosted by Discover Easton. From Avalon Foundation productions, fundraisers, art exhibits, in-store promotions, festivals, and more, there is always something to do in Easton, Maryland.

Flower Market Fridays
Fri., July 3 | noon to 4 p.m.
Chesapeake Blooms (22b N. Harrison St.)

Chesapeake Blooms hosts FLOWER MARKET FRIDAYS every Friday throughout the summer with fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, gift items, and the occasional surprises available for purchase on the terrace of their retail store.

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Annual 4th of July Sidewalk Sale
Sat., July 4 | Sales start at 8 a.m.
Downtown Easton

BIG savings on clothing, apparel, home furnishings, and more. You can’t find many of these unique items anywhere else. It’s more important than ever to come support our local independent merchants.

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Easton Farmers Market
Sat., July 4 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drive-through market (28712 Glebe Rd)

Drive up to the various farm stands and vendors, make your selections, pay, & receive your order through your vehicle window. Some vendors also have the ability to pre-order & pre-pay for items to expedite purchases.

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Frederick Douglass Honor Society’s Community Reading
Sat., July 4 | 11:00 a.m.
Talbot County Courthouse

Fifty-three community members will take part in this community reading which will be broadcast via Facebook Live! Masks and social distancing are required.

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Easton’s 4th of July Celebration
Sat., July 4 | 8-10 p.m.
Corner of Marlboro Road & St. Michaels Road

Fireworks launch at approximately 9:30 p.m. and last for 23 minutes. Please read the information in the link below and follow guidelines and safety instructions from event staff and officers during the event.

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Discover Easton Members Marketing & Promotions

We’ve collected the latest marketing and updates from the members of Discover Easton to make it easy for you to learn about the new goods and services being offered. We’ll keep you updated and ask you to support our community by shopping at small businesses this year.

Learn More

A Visit Through the Galleries of Easton, MD

The galleries of Easton are reopening after being closed in early 2020 due to COVID-19. As they each take a measured approach to welcoming guests back into their gallery, Discover Easton and the Avalon Foundation teamed up for a virtual look at summer exhibits.

Learn More  |  AAM – Art at Home

Easton Lodging & Accommodations

Many of Easton’s inns, hotels, and cozy B&B’s are ready to welcome back their guests. Easton remains a top travel destination and weekend getaway. Easton is a small town with big city charms! Explore Easton lodging and plan your next stay.

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If you’d like an event considered for the next This Weekend in Easton, please email us at welcome@discovereaston.com.

Troika Gallery, offering “The Finest of Fine Art” in historic downtown Easton since 1997, is the longest operating art gallery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The cordial atmosphere found in this sophisticated but friendly art gallery and working studio has created loyal followers and patrons. Professional artist and owner Laura Era and gallery manager Peg Fitzgerald are there to welcome and guide your artistic journey.

Over 30 regional, national, and international artists are featured at Troika Gallery. Original works are done in oil, watercolor, pastel, bronze, acrylic, pencil, porcelain and clay by renowned artists with new work continually being refreshed. Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will always enjoy a unique experience at the gallery.

A visit to the studio side of Troika Gallery uncovers samples of commissioned portraits painted by Laura Era and former co-owner Jennifer Heyd Wharton. Both artists are members of the Portrait Society of America. Their expertise captures the essence of personality. Stop by any time to ask questions about the portrait process and view previous work.

Exceptional art framing is also available at the gallery. Troika has an extensive collection of high-quality frames on display. Bring your artwork to the gallery to be framed and try out various mouldings to create the perfect finish. Peg and Laura are happy to assist in finding the right style using their eye and experience in displaying beautiful art.

Starting July 3, Troika Gallery presents a new and exciting judged competition called Fabulous Forgeries. Select artists were invited to copy one or two works of art from masters that died before 1920. The CEO and Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dr. Dan Weiss, will be the judge for this special exhibit. Award categories for the competition include Most Believable, Most Creative, Judge’s Choice, and People’s Choice. You don’t want to miss this unique summer exhibit in downtown Easton’s finest gallery.

Troika Gallery is a proud member of Discover Easton. Visit them online at www.troikagallery.com or call 410-770-9190 for info on their exhibits, services, and hours. For more information on Discover Easton, including ways to support the independent business community of Easton, visit www.discovereaston.com.

Troika represents these exceptional artists: Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus, SaraJane Doberstein, John Ebersberger, Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Andrew Schuler Guerin, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier, Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue, Lynne Lockhart, Peter S. Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa, Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill, Sara Linda Poly, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher L. Richard, Julia Rogers, Ann Didusch Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David H. Turner, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll.

We thought we’d check our readers “temperatures” once again. Several weeks ago, the Spy ran a thermometer survey. We’re repeating it and will report on Wednesday whether much has changed.

Take the SURVEY NOW – CLICK HERE

The dedication ceremony of the Trappe Fire House in 1951 appears to have been an exciting day for the town of Trappe, Maryland! They even moved a piano outside for the event! Maybe you recognize someone in this Talbot Historical Society Laird Wise Collection photo!

Contact: Cathy Hill cvhill@atlanticbb.net to share your old photos. Comment, Like our page and join THS!

It’s a big weekend. Friday is Juneteenth, Saturday is the summer solstice, and Sunday is Father’s Day! It’s an exciting time in Easton as more small-scale, locally driven, and virtual events are being announced for this summer that follow the safe reopening guidelines laid out in the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ Bookmark the Discover Easton events page to be updated on those announcements and dates as they come. Easton’s small business community needs your support this summer! Here are ways you can #SupportLocalSafely.

A Visit Through the Galleries of Easton, MD

The galleries of Easton are reopening after being closed in early 2020 due to COVID-19. As they each take a measured approach to welcoming guests back into their gallery, Discover Easton and the Avalon Foundation teamed up for a virtual look at summer exhibits and to find out how to get in touch.

Learn More

Flower Market Fridays
Fri., June 26 | noon to 4 p.m.

Chesapeake Blooms (22b N. Harrison St.) hosts FLOWER MARKET FRIDAYS every Friday throughout the summer with fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, gift items, and the occasional surprises available for purchase on the terrace of their retail store.

Learn More

Live Storytime with Miss Meg
Fri., June 26 | 11 a.m.

Join Miss Meg from our Mini Masters Early Enrichment Program for a live story time and craft on Facebook. This week, enjoy the story “SAM The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish” by Kristina Henry, Illustrated by Jeff Dombek and do a Fish Plate Craft!

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Turtle Talk with Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Fri., June 26 | 1 p.m.

Join Pickering Creek Educators as we talk all about our wonderful animal ambassadors! Meet our Diamondback Terrapin, Red-Eared Slider, Eastern Painted Turtle, and Mud Turtle. You can even meet our gentle corn snake!

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Easton Farmers Market
Sat., June 27 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
28712 Glebe Road

A 100% drive-through market that complies with CDC guidelines. You will drive up to the various vendors, make your selections, pay, and receive your order through your vehicle window. Some vendors also have the ability to pre-order & pre-pay for items to expedite purchases.

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Sparking a Cause – a Fundraising Concert for COVID Relief
Sat., June 27 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live show at the Easton Elks lawn… bring your own chair! To honor and thank the medical professionals & heroes that help our community push through and stay healthy during this pandemic. All proceeds support the Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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Discover Easton Members Marketing & Promotions

We’ve collected the latest marketing and updates from the members of Discover Easton to make it easy for you to learn about the new goods and services being offered. We’ll keep you updated and ask you to support our community by shopping at small businesses this year.

Learn More

Supporting Easton Restaurants

Many Easton dining rooms have reopened for indoor dining. Some restaurants have also setup their outside spaces to enjoy their delicious dishes safely outdoors. With carryout and delivery options still available, there are many ways to support Easton restaurants!

Easton Food & Drink  |  Outdoor Dining

Easton Lodging & Accommodations

Many of Easton’s inns, hotels, and cozy B&B’s are ready to welcome back their guests. Easton remains a top travel destination and weekend getaway. Easton is a small town with big city charms! Explore Easton lodging and plan your next stay.

Easton Lodging & Accommodations  |  Upcoming Events

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.

Fill Out Your 2020 Census

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

Well, we found out that what is most likely next for many is continued precautionary isolation – the highest scoring activity on the list of activities. No argument about the wisdom of that for sure!

The survey found most people were not in the so called middle. Activities were either “very likely” to be engaged in or “very unlikely.” Thus, the easiest way to share the results from Talbot Spy readers is to look at the top 3 activities the readers who responded suggested they were likely to engage in and the three they were most unlikely to engage in:

Most Likely – Top of list…

Safely Isolate at Home
Boating Activities
Swimming

And, the Least Likely – bottom of list…

Playing Golf
Playing Tennis
Fly Somewhere

Readers did provide an interesting list of other activities. We share the most mentioned words from the comments section in the word cloud below:

To view the full survey results, CLICK HERE

Thanks to all who participated in this week’s Sunday Survey.