Talbot Guide

News and Articles

• Friends of the Library Hosts Fall Book Sale ~ Collecting Donated Books on October 24 for Sale on October 29-31
  10/22/2026
  The Friends of the Talbot County Free Library is holding the third of its triannual book sales in support of the Library in October. The sale is free and open to the public on Friday, October 30, 9 am - 4 pm, and Saturday, October 31, 10 am - 3 pm.  Members of the Friends may attend an exclusive pre-sale on Thursday, October 29, 5 - 7 pm…and anyone can come to that pre-sale and join the Friends that night to take advantage of this early-bird opportunity. Read more
• Friends of the Library Presents Improv Comedy Show
  09/28/2026
  The Friends of the Talbot County Free Library hosts “Laughs in the Library,” featuring the improvisational talents of the Improv Easton comedy troupe, on Friday, October 16, 6-8 pm. The show will be held in the main meeting room of the Easton Branch of the Library. Read more
• Talbot County Expands Bellevue Community Park with Acquisition of Adjacent Property
  09/28/2026
  Talbot County has acquired approximately 1.6 acres of waterfront property adjacent to Bellevue Community Park and the Bellevue Public Landing in Royal Oak, expanding the County’s public recreational property and preserving additional waterfront access for future generations. Read more
• Pickering Creek Annual Birdseed Sale and Sixth Seed Pick Up Social
  09/28/2026
  As summer gives way to fall, it's time to prepare for the changing needs of our feathered friends. With many birds finishing their breeding season and transitioning to a diet rich in high-fat seeds and suets, it's the perfect moment to get your bird feeders ready for the season ahead. Clean your feeders thoroughly—run them through the dishwasher or wash them with boiling water and soap to ensure they're ready to welcome our avian visitors. Read more
• Bayside Quilters Hosts Fifth Annual Handmade Market
  09/28/2026
  This year, Bayside Quilters will hold its fifth annual Handmade Market on November 20, from 3 to 7pm, and November 21, from 10am to 2pm. The guild’s talented quilters have been busy crafting quilts and other gift items, which will be for sale on the second floor of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company at 4001 Powell Avenue in Trappe, Maryland, just in time for the holidays. These items include large and small quilts, wall hangings, table runners, gifts, toys, pillows, bags and holiday decor, as well as a beautifully crafted raffle quilt. The proceeds from the raffle quilt will be donated to the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company in support of the construction of a new firehouse to replace the current obsolete 1951 structure. Read more
• SMCC Celebrates Growing Partnership with Christ Church St. Michaels Parish
  09/28/2026
  St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) is proud to recognize its growing partnership with Christ Church, St. Michael’s Parish, whose commitment of volunteers, resources, and financial support has become a meaningful example of neighbors working together to strengthen the community. Read more
• Talbot HumanRegistration for PAWS to Read Challenge
  09/28/2026
  Talbot Humane is encouraging parents and guardians to sign up young readers now for its PAWS to Read Challenge, a yearlong program pairing children with shelter animals while building reading skills, confidence, and compassion. Read more
• As Senior Homelessness Rises on the Mid-Shore, Talbot Interfaith Shelter Expands Its Response
  09/28/2026
  Talbot Interfaith Shelter (TIS) has received a $37,500 grant from the Albert and Diane Miller Fund, a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF), to expand support for seniors experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Talbot County. Read more
• Oxford Community Center Launches Free “Financial Wellness Wednesdays” Educational Series
  09/28/2026
  The Oxford Community Center (OCC), in partnership with AFG Wealth, will present Financial Wellness Wednesdays, a free three-part educational series designed to help individuals and families make more informed decisions about their financial futures. Read more
• Second Annual Eastern Shore Witch Paddle Sets $40,000 Fundraising Goal for Breast Cancer Care
  09/28/2026
  SUP, witches (and warlocks)! It’s time to dust off your costumes, decorate your boards, and start making some magic for the Second Annual Eastern Shore Witch Paddle. Read more
• Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Talbot County Health Department
  09/28/2026
  Protect yourself and your loved ones this season by attending the Talbot County Health Department's Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Located at 510 Cadmus Lane in Easton, MD, the clinic offers both adult and pediatric flu vaccines for anyone ages 2 years and older. No appointment is needed! Simply stop by, and be sure to bring your insurance card if you have one, though insurance is not required to receive a shot. Let's fight the flu together and keep our community healthy! Read more
• Testicular Cancer Fundraiser Shoots for Another Sellout
  09/28/2026
  When Andrew Dorbin of Preston, Maryland, a husband, father, and testicular cancer survivor, conceived the “Putts Fore! Nuts” miniature golf tournament to educate men about the risks and symptoms of testicular cancer, he never envisioned the success he would have in turning a serious health concern into a popular community event. Read more