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Community Center’s block party, summer camps return

6/20/2022

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(ST. MICHAELS, MD – June 20, 2022) The St. Michaels Community Center’s summer programs have returned with a free Community Block Party at SMCC on Saturday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The free event includes food, drinks, music, and children’s and family activities.  
 
Summer camps for children begin on June 27 and provide age-appropriate activities for children entering K-5th grades. Camp themes include farm-to-food connections, letting your inner artist shine, get out and explore, and dance the night away, with more information and limited registration at www.stmichaelscc.org.   
 
SMCC’s senior programs are also taking place on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and feature activities including bingo, painting, lunch, and fellowship. All are invited.
 
Donations to SMCC and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop, located on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for people from throughout the Bay Hundred area. More information is at stmichaelscc.org.
 

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SMCC seeks community’s input to assess needs

6/16/2022

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The St. Michaels Community Center is seeking input from residents from Royal Oak to Tilghman Island to help shape the future of the nonprofit’s programs and services, with the survey available online through July at www.stmichaelscc.org. 
​“This feedback can go a long way in helping the St. Michaels Community Center expand our programs in the direction that best serves our community’s needs,” said SMCC Executive Director Patrick Rofe. 
PictureThe St. Michaels Community Center is surveying the local community through July to help shape its future programs and services, with St. Michaels and Bay Hundred area residents encouraged to take the online survey at www.stmichaelscc.org. The nonprofit recently announced its first-ever capital campaign supporting the adaptive redesign of its building, shown here, with architectural renderings and more at www.stmichaelscc.org/future
​A paper version of the survey is also available at SMCC and the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop.
 
The Community Center announced in May its first-ever capital campaign to renew, rebuild, and revitalize its aged building in the Town’s Historic District.

The renovation will allow the Community Center to double the number of children and adults served by the nonprofit’s programs and services.
 
The nonprofit continues to provide groceries and meals to those in need during select hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays along with youth, senior, and adult programs throughout the year. 
 
Donations to the St. Michaels Community Center’s annual fund and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop, located on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for people in St. Michaels and from throughout Maryland’s Bay Hundred area. The nonprofit also recently announced its first-ever capital campaign supporting the adaptive redesign of its building, with more architectural renderings and more at www.stmichaelscc.org/future. 

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St. Michaels Summer Concert Series kicks off this Thursday

6/11/2022

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Waterfront Muskrat Park PictureThe St. Michaels Community Center is kicking off its waterfront Summer Concert Series on June 16 with JCT 33 performing at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels. The free concerts continue each Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 1, with plenty of shade, treats for sale, and all performances listed at www.stmichaelscc.org.
(ST. MICHAELS, MD – June 11, 2022) The St. Michaels Community Center’s free, waterfront Summer Concert Series is kicking off this Thurs, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. with local favorite JCT33 playing their ‘little bit country, little bit rock 'n roll.’

​The series continues each Thursday at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels through Sept. 1, with all performances listed on the Community Center’s website.
 
Muskrat Park features an expansive lawn overlooking St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River and includes a covered gazebo for performances, with plenty of locally-owned restaurants and parking nearby.
 
Guests may bring a blanket or their own seating, with limited picnic tables available. Bringing a takeout meal from one of the concert’s sponsors is encouraged, with alcohol prohibited.

“The St. Michaels business community has really embraced our concert series with support this year,” said SMCC Executive Director Patrick Rofe. “The support goes beyond the cost of the performances and is essential in keeping our daily operations going for the people we serve.” 
Justines Ice Cream PictureSMCC’s Amy DeWitt, left, and Stephanie Pritchard, stop at Justine’s Ice Cream for a treat.
The free concert series is made possible through patron tips and generous local business sponsors acknowledged at each concert. Treats include snow cones, bottled water, and hand-scooped vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream provided by Justine’s Ice Cream Parlor.

​This year cash and credit card payments are being accepted for treat purchases, with all proceeds benefiting the individuals and families served by SMCC’s programs and activities.
 
The nonprofit continues to provide groceries and meals to those in need during select hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays along with youth, senior, and adult programs throughout the year.  
 
Donations to the St. Michaels Community Center’s annual fund and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop, located on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for people in St. Michaels and from throughout Maryland’s Bay Hundred area. The nonprofit also recently announced its first-ever capital campaign supporting the adaptive redesign of its building, with more architectural renderings and more at www.stmichaelscc.org/future. 

Muskrat Park Seating Picture
The St. Michaels Community Center is kicking off its waterfront Summer Concert Series on June 16 with JCT 33 performing at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels. The free concerts continue each Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 1, with plenty of shade, treats for sale, and all performances listed at www.stmichaelscc.org.
JCT 33 Picture
The concert series starts with the sounds and melodies of local favorite JCT33 playing their ‘little bit country, little bit rock 'n roll.’ All 12 performances are listed at www.stmichaelscc.org.

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Have You Ever Experienced ‘That’ Kind Of Hunger?

6/7/2022

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2022 Annual Appeal
As the Executive Director of St. Michaels Community Center, I often hear stories from our volunteers about the need in our community and how your donations make a difference.

One of our volunteer food delivery drivers shared a story with me nearly a year ago that continues to resonate with me, and I want to share it with you now. 

​“What am I supposed to do!” gasped the client when her meal was delivered. “How am I supposed to make it through the weekend with just one meal!”

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The elderly woman thought it was Friday, when St. Michaels Community Center delivers extra meals to clients so that they have enough meals for the weekend. She was also receiving chemotherapy treatments, which added to her anxiety. In the past she also shared that she was suffering from depression heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our volunteer said you could see the absolute fear in the client’s eyes until she was assured it was only Wednesday, and that more meals would be on their way on Friday. The client’s shoulders relaxed a bit, and she took in the pantry bag and meals with much relief, and a great big ‘thank you.’
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I shared this story with my young nephew, and I asked him if he ever could imagine being worried about how he was going to feed himself over a weekend. His response has stuck with me ever since. After a long pause he said: 


​“I didn’t even know people around here didn’t have enough food. I’ve never been that hungry. I guess I think there will always be food in the fridge.”
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The St. Michaels Community Center is here to make sure no one from the Royal Oak bridge all the way down to Tilghman Island is ever “that” kind of hungry. But we can only do this important work with support from generous people like you.

Please consider supporting our essential work with your tax-deductible gift.And when you make your gift now through June 30, another generous donor will match your gift dollar for dollar.
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Every year St. Michaels Community Center helps our neighbors in our community and without donations from individuals like you, this work would not be possible. If you’re able, we’d love it if you could make a donation to help us empower, connect, and serve our community.

Warmest regards,

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Patrick Rofe
Executive Director

P.S. Your support makes a big difference in someone’s life. Please make your donation before June 30 by using the button below. Thank you! 

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We're Seeking Your :Feedback With This Quick Survey

6/2/2022

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We're Seeking Your Input
2022 Needs Assessment Survey
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The St. Michaels Community Center is very interested in hearing from you with this quick survey to help us assess the needs of our community. This will take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Your feedback comes at a time when the St. Michaels Community Center is engaged in its 
first-ever capital campaign to support an adaptive renovation of our aged building.

The
planned renovations include a fully equipped modern commercial kitchen, well-equipped and lit classrooms, and a multipurpose room for community gatherings, with an anticipated 2022 groundbreaking.

Your survey responses will help shape the future of SMCC's programs and services after we are in our new building. So your feedback is very important to us. 


If you would like to expand on your responses or offer additional ideas, please email Patrick Rofe at patrick@stmichaelscc.org.
Thank you! 


Click Here To Take Our Survey

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Our Community Block Party is set for Saturday, June 25, with BBQ chicken and all the sides, music, games, and activities for the entire family. All are welcome.

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