Community Calendar

Do you or does someone you know experience the blues – mild depression – during the winter holiday season? Learn more about a free service to help with this by attending a one-hour presentation at MAC Inc. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m.

The session is free but advance registration is requested using one of three options:

=        Register at the front desk at MAC Inc.

=        Call 410-742-0505, ext. 100.

=        Send an email to registrar@macinc.org.

Please provide your name, address and phone number when registering.

MAC Inc. is located at 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, Maryland, 21804, behind Holly Center off Snow Hill Road. 

Introduce children up to age 5,  the natural world at The New Drop In Art Jr.! Each program is organized around a craft theme.

This FREE program is held every Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.

Supported by Curriculum Specialist!

Mix and mingle with business and community leaders at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University.

This Winter Wonderland-inspired holiday party features:

• - live music by Harvey Allen
• - an Elf on the Shelf hunt in the galleries
• - local food and drink, including a spiked hot cocoa bar
• - holiday giveaways
• - an Ugliest Holiday Sweater contest
• - a 50/50 drawing to reach our 2019 goal for the SACC/Wor-Wic Community College Scholarship Fund (Bring cash to play!)

*Don’t forget to wear your ugliest holiday sweater – the winner gets a prize (and bragging rights!)*

This show is a complete recreation of Black Sabbath's Ozzy & Dio eras with two separate front men portraying Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio.

Band members include: Dale Grubb (Ozzy Vocals), Kurt Dobkins (Dio Vocals), Steve Chrismer (Lead Guitarist), Elmer Monk (Drums) and Gregg St Charles (Bass).

Tickets include dinner and the show. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.

To make a reservation for an upcoming “Breakfast with Santa,” please call (410) 901-6400.  For more information and the schedule of holiday activities at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay.com. 

Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole helpers will be on-site to pass out towels to each participant. Following the plunge, the resort will provide a “Survivor’s Celebration” with refreshments including hot beverages, chili, and snacks prepared by the resort’s culinary team.

For those wanting to give back to the Care and Share Fund without braving the chilly waters of the Choptank River, the resort will also provide the “Hot Tub Club.”  People who make a monetary donation to the organization will be able to enjoy one of the resort’s relaxing hot tubs throughout the event.

The “Santa Swim” will take place on Saturday, December 14 with on-site registration taking place at 9:15 a.m. where each participant will receive a Santa hat.  Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will lead the participants to the dock at 10 a.m. For more information on Care and Share Fund, please visit www.careandsharefund.org.

For more information or to book a holiday stay at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay.com or call (410) 901-1234. 

Introducing a NEW SACC Member Benefit: Chamber Connect!

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch Chamber Connect! This free program adds value to your Chamber membership as you can:

• increase your visibility in the business community
• engage other professionals through structured networking and exchanging warm referrals
• strengthen and enhance your business relationships
• stay current with SACC events and business news

Here’s how it works:

• Kickstart your work week with Business Before Hours (BBH). These gatherings occur on the first and third Mondays of each month from 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM on the second floor of the SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate, 206 E. Main Street, Salisbury. 
• Business Before Hours meetings include structured member introductions, an exchange of business needs, and open networking activities.
• All current members and their guests are welcome to attend BBH. NO NEED TO RSVP.
• After attending BBH, you may want to connect with a SACC Lead Share group. These traditional referral networking groups offer exclusive access to other business professionals who may have the connection you are seeking.
• These groups meet weekly, at different times and days. We will help you join a group that suits your business category and schedule.

For more information about Chamber Connect, please contact: Ryan Bass rbass@woodforest.com; Aaron Guy aguy@pohankaofsalisbury.com or Greg Reddell greg.reddell.g7g7@statefarm.com. 

Carve, learn, share and socialize!

All skill levels welcome!

1st and 3rd Mondays in the Ward Museum’s Richard A. Henson Education Center
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Participation in the Woodcarving Club is FREE!
Participants must also be current members of the Ward Museum.
Members must bring own materials to Carving Club.
Guests are permitted and their first visit to the club is free.
After the first visit, guests must become members of the Ward Museum.

Come enjoy a surprise craft and some additional holiday fun while enjoying the company of friends at MAC Inc. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10-11 a.m.

The session is free but advance registration is requested using one of three options:

=        Register at the front desk at MAC Inc.

=        Call 410-742-0505, ext. 100.

=        Send an email to registrar@macinc.org.

Please provide your name, address and phone number when registering.

MAC Inc. is located at 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, Maryland, 21804, behind Holly Center off Snow Hill Road. 

- how REAL ID will affect all Marylanders

- how to become REAL ID compliant

- what are the "Core Four" documents you need to take to MVA

- how to check your REAL ID status

Free for members

$10 for non-members

Year End Digital Tune-Up – December 18, 2019

Often, the first impression a customer has of your business is from your online footprint. Building a strong online presence is both critical to your brand’s growth and helps mold that first impression. Learn how to look your best and make every customer interaction in 2020 count!

This workshop will teach you how to:

• Stand out online - attract and connect with more customers for free when they're searching for businesses like yours.
• Reach more customers - create simple advertising that works for your budget and drives real results.
• Work more efficiently- simplify your work and save time for you, your team, and your customers.

Emyth Workshop – January 2020 (TBD)

Join guest speaker, Eben Ostergaard – Former CEO of Emyth and Emyth Certified Business Coach, and learn How to Systemize Your Business to Maximize Your Time, Resources, and Life.

Systems are your stake in the ground. They are what allow your company to deliver consistent “wow” experiences to customers, reduce your dependency on individual people, and give you the control and freedom every business owner wants. Learn how to use systems to finally design your business the way YOU want it (and actually keep it that way.)

Introduce children up to age 5,  the natural world at The New Drop In Art Jr.! Each program is organized around a craft theme.

This FREE program is held every Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.

Supported by Curriculum Specialist!

To make a reservation for an upcoming “Breakfast with Santa,” please call (410) 901-6400.  For more information and the schedule of holiday activities at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay.com. 

The Ward Museum and local businesses welcome the community to a celebration of the winter season. A FREE holiday social event paired with Pop Up Art for the creative in you. The lobby and grounds will be decked out for the holidays offering a perfect setting for a community gathering in honor of the season. Don’t miss out on the chance to have your picture taken with Santa & make delightful winter crafts.

The New Year’s Eve celebration will begin with a dinner buffet at the resort’s Water’s Edge Grill.  The meal will feature a variety of dining options ranging from BBQ-braised beef brisket and gourmet chicken pot pies to chicken posole and teriyaki street noodles.

Throughout the evening, families can enjoy several activities including an inflatable obstacle course and slides, laser tag set up in one of the resort’s ballrooms, carnival games, a roving magic show, indoor mini golf, and an early balloon drop countdown at 9 p.m. with an apple cider toast. 

The resort will also feature a “Teens Lounge” set up with karaoke, music and a dance floor, as well as several gaming consoles and video games that will be available throughout the night.

Adult revelers can dance the night away at a DJ dance party featuring a live video stream of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.  They can also enjoy an adults-only lounge featuring a premium bar, signature craft cocktails, a cigar bar, and a live feed of the college football bowl game.  The celebration will also feature a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.

For more information or to book a New Year’s Eve stay at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay.com or call (410) 901-1234.

Introducing a NEW SACC Member Benefit: Chamber Connect!

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch Chamber Connect! This free program adds value to your Chamber membership as you can:

• increase your visibility in the business community
• engage other professionals through structured networking and exchanging warm referrals
• strengthen and enhance your business relationships
• stay current with SACC events and business news

Here’s how it works:

• Kickstart your work week with Business Before Hours (BBH). These gatherings occur on the first and third Mondays of each month from 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM on the second floor of the SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate, 206 E. Main Street, Salisbury. 
• Business Before Hours meetings include structured member introductions, an exchange of business needs, and open networking activities.
• All current members and their guests are welcome to attend BBH. NO NEED TO RSVP.
• After attending BBH, you may want to connect with a SACC Lead Share group. These traditional referral networking groups offer exclusive access to other business professionals who may have the connection you are seeking.
• These groups meet weekly, at different times and days. We will help you join a group that suits your business category and schedule.

For more information about Chamber Connect, please contact: Ryan Bass rbass@woodforest.com; Aaron Guy aguy@pohankaofsalisbury.com or Greg Reddell greg.reddell.g7g7@statefarm.com. 

Carve, learn, share and socialize!

All skill levels welcome!

1st and 3rd Mondays in the Ward Museum’s Richard A. Henson Education Center
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Participation in the Woodcarving Club is FREE!
Participants must also be current members of the Ward Museum.
Members must bring own materials to Carving Club.
Guests are permitted and their first visit to the club is free.
After the first visit, guests must become members of the Ward Museum.