(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Feb. 21, 2020) The St. Michaels Community Center is gaining the support of local businesses for its Sat., March 7 Hubcaps concert at the St. Michaels Inn. The Classic Motor Museum will greet guests arriving to the fundraising event at the Inn’s entrance with a selection of classic cars on display.
 
St. Michaels Inn is also helping to underwrite the event, and the owner of St Michaels Winery has generously donated a selection of red and white wine from his private stock for the fundraiser. 
 
Proceeds benefit the children and adults served by the St. Michaels Community Center’s programs and activities, with tickets available at $50 per person, and limited tables for 10 people available at $450.
 
The Hubcaps are known for entertaining audiences throughout the country with their classic rock-n-roll performances and showmanship. Their danceable music includes a wide range of oldies, from Elvis and Patsy Cline, to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston, and more.
 
The 1950’s themed event begins in the Inn’s decorated ballroom at 7:30 p.m., and includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the best 1950’s costume and dance-off winners.
 
Tickets can be purchased by emailing trish@stmichaelscc.org, or calling 410-745-6073. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, with the event limited to adults 21 years of age and older.
 
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.
 
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Classic cars from the Classic Motor Museum, like this shown here, will greet guests to the St. Michaels Community Center’s Sat., March 7 Hubcaps fundraising concert and dance at the St. Michaels Inn. St. Michaels Inn and the owner of St Michaels Winery are also helping to underwrite the costs of the event, with proceeds benefiting the people served by SMCC’s programs and activities. The fundraiser dance and concert includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the best 1950’s costume and dance-off winners. To purchase tickets at $50 per person, or a table of ten for $450, email trish@stmichaelscc.org, or call 410-745-6073.

(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Feb. 13, 2020) Mondays and Fridays are the new food distribution days at the St. Michaels Community Center in St. Michaels, Md. The program serves people in need of food assistance, and is part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Easton’s outreach with the Maryland Food Bank.

Distribution includes fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and more, and is available on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at SMCC’s 103 Railroad Ave. location.

SMCC’s Community Cafe will also be open from 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, and Fridays from 11 to 3 p.m., where people can pay what they can—if they can—for a nutritious meal. SMCC’s Treasure Cove Thrift Shop will now be open on Mondays from noon to 7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SMCC also hosts community Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners each year, as part of its mission to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community.

The Maryland Food Bank’s mission is to feed people, strengthen communities, and end hunger for more Marylanders through an extensive network of community and organizational partners distributing food across the state. More is at mdfoodbank.org.

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.

(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Jan. 29, 2020) The St. Michaels Community Center is sponsoring a Tues., March 3 bus trip from SMCC in St. Michaels, Md. to The Philadelphia Flower Show.
 
The 2020 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Riviera Holiday,” brings designers and guests to the Mediterranean Riviera from Feb. 29 through Mar. 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
 
“The stunning array of floral exhibits is spectacular,” said SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne. “There’s even a butterfly enclosure where guests can get up close and personal with a beautiful variety of delicate winged creatures. This is going to be great show.”
 
Payne says guests to the show can take in an endless assortment of gardening and floral merchandise, including an assortment of make-it-and-take-it activities.
 
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. In addition to the major garden displays, the Flower Show hosts world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, special events, and the citywide Bloom Philly pre-Show celebration. More is at theflowershow.com.
 
Boarding is limited, with the cost of round-trip bus fare and a ticket to the show at $83.00 per person. Call 410-745-6073 to reserve your boarding pass. Proceeds from the trip benefit the children and adults served by the SMCC's programs and activities.
 
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. For more information, visit stmichaelscc.org.
 
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(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Jan. 27, 2020) The crafts and creations of independent artists, hobbyists, crafters, and more are now at the St. Michaels Community Center from 10 – 3 p.m. each Saturday as part of the community center’s new From the Heart Mart. The indoor artisans market takes place at SMCC’s 103 Railroad Ave. location in St. Michaels, Md., and continues through March 21, 2020.
 
Table fees from the weekly market benefit the local children and adults served by SMCC’s food distribution, programs, and activities. 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. More information, including vendor applications for the From the Heart Mart is at stmichaelscc.org.
 

​(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Jan. 22, 2020) The St. Michaels Community Center is hosting The Fabulous Hubcaps on Sat., March 7 for a fundraising concert and dance at the St. Michaels Inn. The Fabulous 50’s Flashback event includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the winners of the best 1950’s costume and dance-off competitions.
 
The Hubcaps are known for entertaining audiences throughout the country with their classic rock-n-roll performances and showmanship. Their danceable music includes a wide range of oldies, from Elvis and Patsy Cline, to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston, and more.
 
Nostalgia will greet event guests in the decorated ballroom of St. Michaels Inn. This event’s casual, 1950’s theme carries in the eats and treats served, including hoagies, penny candy, root beer floats, and more. A cash bar will be serving wine, beer, and spirits.
 
“Every ticket purchased means more for the children and adults served by our programs and activities,” said SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne. “With many of the event’s costs covered by our generous sponsors, your ticket purchase can really have an impact on someone’s life by what we can achieve.” 
 
Helping to underwrite the cost of the fundraising event include the St. Michaels Inn and other generous local businesses.  
 
Limited tickets are $50 and available in advance by emailing trish@stmichaelscc.org, or calling 410-745-6073. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, with the event limited to adults 21 years of age and older. The event begins at 7:30 p.m., with all proceeds from the event benefiting the local children and adults served by SMCC’s food distribution, programs, and activities.
 
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.
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​(ST. MICHAELS, MD – Dec. 23, 2019) On Sat., Dec. 21, the St. Michaels community came together for Christmas dinner, with the event organized by the St. Michaels Community Center, and held in the parish hall of Union United Methodist Church.

SMCC staff and volunteers prepared 150 meals, all offered at no charge, with donations accepted. Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar in St. Michaels donated the hams and turkeys for the dinner, with Awful Arthur's in St. Michaels donating the side dishes and desserts. More than 100 family baskets were also distributed at the dinner, all supported by generous donations from local organizations and individuals.

SMCC also hosts community Thanksgiving and Easter dinners each year, as part of its mission to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community.
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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.
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