Dorchester County

Here is what's coming up in Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Harriet Tubman & the Songs of Freedom May 20 Acclaimed jazz musician Marcus Shelby performs original music inspired by Harriet Tubman’s life with a performance May 20 at 7pm at Layton’s Chance Winery in Vienna, MD. He also performed to rave reviews as part of the Tubman Centennial in 2013. DETAILS Tubman Conference draws scholars, 'Underground' star, and more May 18-21  The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference will be held in Cambridge, Maryland (a few miles from where Harriet Tubman lived) May 18-21. The event will explore all aspects of the Underground Railroad in borderlands — both literal and figurative. For scholars, site stewards, researchers, student artists, and enthusiasts from across the nation. HIGHLIGHT: Actress Aisha Hinds and the creators of the WGN hit TV show “Underground” will present a session at the conference. DETAILS Winery creates wine honoring Tubman Just released! Our local vineyard and winery, Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery has created "Freedom," an off-dry blended red wine from grapes that were native to the area during the Harriet Tubman era. $5 from every sale goes to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. Pick up a bottle at the winery in Vienna, MD -- just a few miles from Tubman once lived.  Celebrate what's new at the Dorchester Visitor Center May 8 Help us kick off a new tourist season on Monday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7pm at the Dorchester Visitor Center. The event will celebrate the new Welcome Sign created by Cambridge Architectural using revolutionary technology, the new “Ode to Watermen” mural created by local artist Michael Rosato, and the visitor center’s recent facelift that included replacement of the elevated walkway and fresh paint. Free and open to all. RSVP to 410-228-3575 or info@dorchesterchamber.org. DETAILS "At the Sail" events bring fun to the waterfront by the Visitor Center To make better use of our beautiful spaces at the Dorchester Visitor Center, we are lining up some great "At the Sail" events. Here's what's happening this month:  Yoga at the Sail: On-land yoga with Over Board Paddle & Fitness. Schedule is always changing; check the latest.  Free Movie Night - May 5: Bring the family for the animated movie "Sing" outside on the waterfront. Free admission and free popcorn and drinks while supplies last. 8pm. Weather permitting. For the latest updates check the City of Cambridge Facebook page.  Concert with Blackwater - May 26: Live music, food, drink -- and the display of 200 U.S. flags through Cambridge Rotary's Flags for Heroes. Sponsored by Chillin' on the Choptank. Free boat slips for transients in May ATTENTION BOATERS! The City of Cambridge is offering free transient slip rental every Friday and Saturday night during the month of May at the Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin! And if you want to know what Cambridge is like from a boater's perspective, check out this great story about the area in PropTalk Magazine! FEATURED EVENTS for MAY Powerboat Races May 13-14 Satisfy your need for speed! Watch boats speed up to 170mph on the Choptank River at the Cambridge Classic Powerbot Regatta, the country’s longest-running powerboat races. At Great Marsh Park. Read More Skipjack Sails May 13, 20, 27 A new season begins! Join a public sail with the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, a traditional oystering vessel, and learn about the area's oystering heritage. On the Choptank River. Must register in advance. Read More Chillin' on the Choptank May 26-27 New event! Start your Memorial Day weekend right with a Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday and then a wine, beer, oyster tasting and live jazz concert on Saturday. All on the waterfront.  Read More MAY EVENTS Lighthouse Open for the Season Every day, 9am-6pm: Take a self-guided tour of the Choptank River Lighthouse and its mini-museum. Talk: “Those Who Served Over the Centuries” May 3: Retired Major General Jim Adkins talks about those who served our country from Dorchester County. Part of the South Dorchester Folk Museum Series. Flower Fair May 4-5: Everything from hanging baskets to veggies to crab cake and oyster sandwiches. Organized by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Cambridge Farmers Market Opening May 4: NEW LOCATION with local plants, produce, meats, seafood, coffee, wine, soap, and more. 3-6pm every Thursday at 540 Race Street in downtown Cambridge. Opening day features live music, giveaways, more. Burning of the Vines May 5: Celebrate the new season at Layton’s Chance Winery by burning last year’s growth with a huge bonfire. Food trucks, live music. Over 21 only. Six Pillars Century Cycling Event May 6: Three rides to choose from — 37, 56, and 10 miles — with many miles through scenic Blackwater Refuge. Brookview Eldorado Community Day May 6: Treasure and bargain hunting galore during this community-wide yard sale in North Dorchester County. Opening Day at Breckenridge Adventures May 6: Produce stand, gift shop, and old time candy corner will be open and farm activities will be available for a special price. Emily’s Produce Spring Fair May 6: More than 20 vendors; no two alike. Plus tastings with Layton’s Chance Winery. Guided Canoe Trip May 6: Join Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a fun and educational canoe trip in Dorchester waters. All equipment provided. Windy Way Horses Open House May 6: Pony ride services, demos, horse meet-and-greets, and more than 30 vendors with products and services (horse and non-horse items alike). Cambridge Walking Tour May 6, 13, 20, 27: Hear fascinating stories of historic High Street. Led by a costumed docent. Every Saturday through October. Ayreheart in Concert May 7: Instrumental quartet and vocals. Part of the Christ Church Concert Series. Recycle Dorchester May 11-13: Find treasures among furniture–both inside and outside–linens, artwork, gardening items, sporting goods, collectibles, and more. Benefits the Dorchester County Historical Society. Toast to the Nanticoke  May 12: An evening of food, fun, and fellowship to benefit the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance. Art Walk & Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge May 13: Stroll the galleries and enjoy free refreshments. Shops  stay open late with specials. Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race May 13: Join a 10K race, 5K race, or 1-mile Family Walk at the Hyatt Chesapeake. Second Saturday Book Sale May 13: Find gently used books, most $1 or less at the Dorchester County Library. Fun Dog Show May 13: A fun, no-pressure event for four-legged canines and humans alike. Cambridge Beer Festival May 13: Admission includes a tasting glass and unlimited tastes of beers from breweries in Maryland and Delaware. Live music and food by local restaurants. Wine Tasting May 13: Sample and enjoy at the Wine Bar. Each tasting focuses on a different region or type of wine. Cambridge Ghost Walk May 13: Talk a walk on the Maryland Eastern Shore’s most haunted street. Mother’s Day Jazz Show May 13: Geno & the Spirit of Jazz. Mother’s Day Picnic Lunch at the Winery May 14: All moms receive one FREE glass of wine with lunch. Live music. Historia’s Secret May 18: Decadent desserts and a variety of tea will be served by costumed servers. Ms. Historia will share authentic and fashionable lingerie from the early 1800s. Cambridge HPC Awards May 18: Awards ceremony to celebrate the extraordinary efforts made by local citizens to preserve their homes and businesses. Relay for Life May 19: Annual fundraising event to end cancer. Afternoon Paint at the Wine Bar May 20: An afternoon of painting and drinking wine. Bring home your work of art. No art experience required. John Wesley Wright Concert May 20: Performance by Wright, a member of the acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble, and students from Salisbury University. Music on the Nanticoke Concert May 20: Mid-Shore Community Band performs on the waterfront in historic Vienna. Free. Harriet Tubman & the Songs of Freedom May 20: Acclaimed jazz musician and composer Marcus Shelby comes from California to perform original music inspired by Harriet Tubman’s life. Performance happens at Layton’s Chance Winery, where a special wine created in honor of Harriet Tubman will be available. Bird Walk May 21: Join an expert birder for a bird watching trip through Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. No experience needed. At the Sail: Waterfront Concert with Blackwater May 26: Local favorites Blackwater performs on the waterfront during this free, family-friendly concert. 200 U.S. flags from the Flags for Heroes program will provide a spectacular backdrop. Friday Night Live Comedy Series May 26: Amateur comedians will take part in an open mic challenge where the audience vote helps determine the winner. Beckwith Strawberry Festival May 27: Strawberries, strawberry pies, strawberry shortcake, homemade soups, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs and more. Large outdoor flea market and crafts, too. Memorial Day Tribute May 29: Remember the reason for the holiday during an 11am service at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge with American Legion Post #91. Holiday Inn Express Grand Re-Opening May 31: Celebrate the just completed renovations and updates. Free and open to all.  SUNSET CONTEST WINNER! Sunset on the Choptank by Aubrey Burton Here's the winner of our Sunrise/Sunset of the Month contest for April! Taken by Aubrey Burton, this photo got the most votes in our Facebook contest. Thanks to the generosity of Copy Shoppe in Cambridge, Aubrey will receive a print (up to 16" x 20") of this photo. Congrats, Aubrey! See all the photos that were submitted in this photo album. Capture a beautiful sunset (or sunrise) during the next month in Dorchester, and submit it for the next contest! Post it to the I Love Dorchester Facebook page or tag us on Instagram at @visitdorchester, or email it to jill@visitdorchester.org. Order Free Dorchester & Tubman Byway Guides I Love Dorchester County Visit Dorchester VisitDorchester.org Harriet Tubman Byway Harriet Tubman Byway HarrietTubmanByway.org              Copyright © 2017 Dorchester County Tourism, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either opted in at our website, VisitDorchester.org, or signed up at the Dorchester Visitor Center. Our mailing address is: Dorchester County Tourism 2 Rose Hill Place Cambridge, Md 21613

Deck Repairs: Phase One, Third Floor, May 2, 3, 2017

The 900 MC BOD has approved issuance of a Work Order to Shorething to repair the decks of of 5 Units.

The following decks on the 3rd floor are to be repaired. 

302, 303, 307, 309, 311.

Shorething  expects to be on site on Tuesday, May 2.

The work should require two days to complete.

This is phase one of our deck repair project.
Phase two will be the second floor.

Contact Sentry for more information

or email mc900@comcast.net

Sentry:     410-221-0398 

cambridge@sentrymgt.com

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Annual Meeting of Members: May 13, 2017, 10 AM, Sentry Office

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Lobby carpets will be cleaned this month

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Hallway carpets to cleaned this month

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Pool opens on May 27. Get your pool passes.

Window Blinds: Do you need any?

An owner here at 900 Marshy Cove has a complete set of window blinds available. The blinds are from a Dorchester Unit.  Given their good condition, he would hate to trash them..
Will they fit other units' windows? Maybe, It's worth checking.

• One set is the double wide for the second bed room
• The other four are for the other four single wide windows

Bruce M can be contacted by email at mc900@comcast.net

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DH Pool Opens Memorial Day weekend! 

See you in the shallow end.

Wrist bands available at Sentry.

Marina Boat Slips

Marina Boat Slips:
I often get requests regarding the availability of slips for sale, purchase, or rental in the Deep Harbour Marina.

• Steve H would like to purchase a Boat Slip. 
• Seth B would like to rental slip for the month of June.

If you can help either of these DH owners, please contact me at mc900@comcast.net. 

or 

deepharbour@comcast.net

I will pass your contact information to them.

The map below shows boat slips that have been empty in green in previous seasons,  Some have changed hands,

Back to Expansion tanks

Here's a video on Youtube regarding the proper installation of an expansion tank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1MTEZREQk

or 

CLICK HERE

Comments? Questions? send them to mc900@comcast.net

Deep Harbour Master Association! BOD Meeting Notification

Deep Harbour Master Association

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

April 22, 2017, 10:00 AM 

Sentry Office

601 Locust St 

Suite #302

Cambridge, MD 21613

Key Issues:

• Pool Management
• Street Lights
• Streets and curbing
• Landscaping
• Construction Defects Study
• Pet Policy

Your attendance is encouraged.

You may also submit your questions and concerns to 

Deepharbour@comcast.net

Cruising the Choptank

SAVE THE DATE! Annual Meeting of Members, Saturday, May 13, 2017

SAVE THE DATE! 

Annual Meeting of Members, Saturday, May 13, 2017

To all Unit Owners at 900 Marshy Cove,

On May 13, 2017, the Council of Unit Owners will meet for our Annual Meeting. You will receive a mailer with the meeting agenda. The most important item is the election of directors. This year we will need to elect three directors. Two of the director positions will be for full three (3) year terms ending in 2020. The third position is a replacement which will be up for re-election in 2018.  

It is imperative that we establish a quorum at our Annual Meeting to validate the election process.  This can be done by attending the meeting or by submitting a proxy. Enclosed in the mailer are the necessary forms.

We encourage your involvement in our Association. Nominations for director positions are open to any owner who desires to serve.

Reminders:

·        All rental agreements must be filed with Sentry Management

·        Complete you contact information form and return it to Sentry

·        Return your completed proxy and nominations forms if you cannot attend the Annual Meeting on May 13, 2017

Annual Meeting of Members, May 13, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM

Sentry Management

601 Locust St #302,

Cambridge, MD 21613.

Phone: 410-221-0398       (410) 221 - 9977 (fax)

Email: cambridge@sentrymgt.com

Thank you for your cooperation,

900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors

George B- President     MC900@comcast.net

Alan M – Vice President

Leo E – Treasurer

Shirley M- Secretary

Hamilton C - Director

       When did you last attend?

ENERGY: Gas savings February 2017, new heating controls

All, The first results are in the bank. More to come.

Situation:  The space above the garage ceiling contains various pipes for fire suppression and other services.  It is heated by a gas hot air system.

A hard look at our 900 Marshy Cove expense reports showed unreasonably high gas consumption in March, April, and May. Why? It was discovered that the heater was running continually at full blast producing bills of $800-$900 per month.

The original controls installed by Beazer’s contractor were simplistic and eventually malfunctioned.

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Pliescott HVAC installed the new heater controls for the garage ceiling on February 2 at a cost of $721.00.

February 2017, 235 units, 8.1 per day, $363.62, average temp= 42, (29 days)

January 2017, 737 units, 22.7 per day, $1096.43, average temp= 41, (33 days)

February 2016, 626 units, 22,3 per day, ---------, average temp= 37, (28 days)

Savings from January(33 days) to February(29 days)= $732.70

 or 22.7- 8.1 units per day = 14.6 units per day or about $20.60 per day

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How it works:

• A wireless temperature sensor is located in the space above the garage ceiling
• A second wireless temperature sensor is located in the garage below the ceiling
• The temperature in the garage must be below 45 degf to enable the heater.
• If the temperature in the garage goes below 45, the heater works to keep the ceiling space at 65 degf.

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Other costs savings: Elevator Sequence of Operation

Last year, we changed the elevator sequence of operation.

Now the elevators do not return to the lobby after every trip.

Elevator cabs now remain at the last floor until called again.

This eliminated some wait time and empty trips from the lobby.

It was a simple control setting change by Schindler.

Empty trips from the lobby to the upper floors cost energy.

We haven’t been able to determine the energy savings yet, but, it is there.

There should also be some maintenance savings over the long term.

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We are also changing all light bulbs in the building to LED's.  All of the hallway wall lamps were previously replaced with LED's saving us approximately $5000 per year.

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Regards, 900 Marshy Cove's Board of Directors

mc900@comcast.net