Community Calendar

“Relax, Rejuvenate and Reconnect" is the theme of a Family Caregiver Appreciation Event to be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holly Center in Salisbury.

This free event will feature a day of fun, food and friends for family caregivers.

The program is being presented by MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, and National Family Caregiver Support Programs from throughout the Lower Shore.

This event is being supported by AARP Maryland for the Lower Shore.

RSVP is a MUST as seating is limited. To RSVP, email shill@macinc.org or call 410-742-0505, Ext. 147, by Oct. 31.

Pole Dance Paradise is delighted to invite SACC and community members to join them for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their downtown new studio and SACC membership.

Pole Dance Paradise, a judgement-free dance studio unique of its kind in Salisbury, offers classes for all genders, ages 18 and above.          

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet owners Melisa Zabalza Pikounis and Alexandros Pikounis

- discover how pole dancing can help you with mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, increase your self-esteem, flexibility, weight loss, improve coordination and rhythm, core workout and increased strength, gain a sense of accomplishment and solidarity, and so much more! 

- see our our installations and pole structure

- enter to win a variety of Pole Dance Paradise classes

- enjoy lite fair and beverages 

Classics for a Cause is a fundraising event for Salisbury Wicomico Art Council. This concert features youth performing in various forms of the arts including dance, voice, piano, and more! Being youth-led and produced, this event is put together for youth by youth. Classics for a Cause was founded in 2013 by, the then-high school students, Kieran Murphy and Kaya Manizade (young men who felt fortunate to have the opportunity to learn to play instruments. Determined to give back to other youth in the community and provide for them the same opportunities and privileges they'd had, these two reached out to SWAC, and thus- Classics for a Cause was born. Now, after ten years of talent-filled performances, Classics for a Cause is back for its eleventh performance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness talented youth in their elements and help support this noble cause. 

Tickets: Kids (4-12, 4 and under is free) $7, Students (13-22) $11, Adult $17, Senior (60 and up) $14, Veteran $14, SWAC Member $14, Virtual $10. Ticket Link: https://getswac.org/tickets.php 

Join us for a festive finger-paint party at sweetFrog! For November's sweet creation, paint a Thanksgiving Turkey using your fingers as a paintbrush!

The event takes about 1 hour. It includes all art supplies, step-by-step instructions and then a kid's cup of sweetFrog to celebrate your masterpiece! (Only one visit to the toppings bar.) Adults and children are welcome to participate.

We will begin the painting class promptly at 11:00am. Please note, this is not a drop off event - children must be accompanied by an adult.

Although walk-ins are welcome, a minimum number of online or in-store ticket sales must be purchased prior to the day of the event, or the event will be canceled

The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming to Salisbury!

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit James M Bennett high school on Sunday Nov. 10^th for an afternoon of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against the Sunrise Supersonics, a team made up of Wicomico County teachers, principals and community leaders. The event is a fundraiser for The Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for local student scholarships as well as other local projects and charitable partnerships.

To purchase advance tickets online, and for more information, visit https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/salisbury

(Tickets will also be available at the door at a slightly higher cost. So, we encourage you to buy in advance and save!) 

We look forward to seeing you Nov10th, at the James M. Bennett High School gymnasium. Game time is 3:00 PM, doors open at 2:00. 

Thanks, from the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club.  

Retired Army Lt. Col. Bob M. Dixon will be the featured guest speaker for this year’s Salute to Veterans Gala event co-hosted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.    

The Wednesday, Nov. 13 event pays tribute to local military veterans and begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception at the Richard A. Henson Center on the UMES campus, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.    

Dixon, who served in the United States Army from 1988-2010, has also worked in the White House as Presidential Communications Officers to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Dixon also has experience working in higher education including at Wor-Wic Community College as the Veterans Upward Bound Coordinator and as an adjunct workforce instructor. Dixon currently serves as a Workforce Product Development Coordinator at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, Virginia.    

The event will be emceed by current Maryland Secretary of Housing & Community Development and former Salisbury, Maryland Mayor Jake Day.    

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Silver Star Scholarship Fund to support first-year students who are honorably discharged veterans, a child of a veteran or a child of a service member killed in action.    

Individual tickets are $80; corporate sponsorships for a table of eight are $600. They can be purchased online at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/VetUMES2024        

You can also reserve a ticket or table by sending a check and making it payable to:    

UMES Foundation
c/o Division of Institutional Advancement
11868 Academic Oval
J.T. Williams Hall, Suite 1105
Princess Anne, MD 21853    

Questions may be directed to Ms. Chenita Reddick at 410-651-8045 or via email at crreddick@umes.edu.    

Anyone unable to attend but interested in supporting the scholarship fund is encouraged to send a tax-deductible contribution to the UMES Foundation through the online portal: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/VetUMES2024    

Military formal attire is encouraged for service personnel and business attire for other guests.

Join us at sweetFrog for a special Story Time from 6-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 13th.

Hop in with your little froggers to listen to these Festive Fall stories - How To Catch a Turkey, The Leaf Thief, and Turkey Trouble!

After the stories, children can get a $4 kids cup of yogurt. What a sweet story with a happy ending!!

Let us know you're joining us by reserving your tickets today.

Wraparound Maryland is delighted to host the November Business After Hours at their new ReWrap & More Liquidation Store in Fruitland, MD.

Wraparound MD is a nonprofit organization providing mental health services to youth, adults, and families in our communities, providing targeted case management, PRP, mental health case management as well as supported employment.  The ReWrap store supports our mission with proceeds going to supporting those in need.                  

Join us for Business After Hours for networking, start your Holiday Season shopping early, and:

- meet Executive Director Kimberly Cooke and staff

- learn about their mission and how they support the local community

- tour the new ReWrap & More Liquidation Store

- win great door prizes 

- enjoy lite fare by Memorable Milestone Moments, drinks and entertainment 

- contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)    

Get ready for a festive Fall craft at sweetFrog!

Join us on Friday, November 15th, from 2-3 pm, where each child will get creative and paint their own ceramic pumpkin trinket dish. Then, they can enjoy a kid’s cup of froyo with a trip to the toppings bar!

Tickets are $12 per participant, covering all supplies, instructions, and kid's cup of froyo. Parents are welcome to get a ticket as well to join in and decorate a dish alongside their kids.

Be sure to grab your tickets by Wednesday, November 13th. Please note, this is not a drop-off event - children must be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t miss this fun, creative afternoon with the whole family!

Hop into sweetFrog for a fun, free teepee craft!

All Day on Saturday, November 16th, we invite you to hop in and get creative - designing a colorful mini teepee! (While supplies last)

To guarantee a free craft for your child simply reserve a ticket today! Crafts not claimed by 5:30pm on the 16th will be handed to customers on a first come, first serve basis.

#sweetFrog #Crafts #ThanksgivingFun

Reputation Rules: Winning with Reviews and Digital Presence    

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with D3 is excited to present a two-part Marketing & Media Workshop on Tuesday, November 19th at noon. In this session, we'll dive deep into the essentials of Reviews and Online Reputation Management for your business.    

Part 1: The Power of Reviews  

Discover how to generate more reviews, respond effectively to negative feedback, and leverage positive reviews to build trust. Learn which platforms to focus on and actionable strategies to strengthen your business's online presence.    

Part 2: Online Reputation Management  

Did you know your business is listed across multiple platforms online? We’ll show you how to ensure consistency and share tips to keep your online presence polished and professional.    Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy!

Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!  Registration is required.

The November General Membership Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 20, and feature Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks.

Atticks was appointed Acting Secretary of Agriculture on Jan. 18, 2023, and sworn in as Secretary on March 2, 2023.

Prior to his appointment, Atticks was CEO (and founder) of Grow & Fortify, a company supporting value-added agricultural organizations and the businesses they represent. Grow & Fortify published the first assessment of the state’s value-added agricultural industry, illustrating the expansive impact generated by this sector, which includes wineries, creameries, meat processing, agritourism, equine, and dozens of other industry segments.

Atticks served as Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland, and the Maryland Distillers Guild, the President of the Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, and the Chair of the WineAmerica State & Regional Associations Advisory Council.

Atticks formerly served on the University of Maryland College of Agriculture's Global Leadership Council, the board of Future Harvest, and the board of the Maryland Tourism Coalition.?

Secretary Atticks will speak on the agricultural industry, specifically:

• conservation efforts  
• the significant challenges facing farming in Maryland
• impacts suffered due to the Key Bridge disaster  
• the agriculture economy  
• proposed new regulations that may impact the industry

Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness is delighted to invite the SACC membership and the community to the ribbon cutting at its newly renovated wellness center in Salisbury.

Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and confidence of its patients through a holistic approach to aesthetics, weight loss, and hormone replacement therapy.  Their mission is to empower individuals to achieve their personal health and beauty goals by providing tailored, evidence-based solutions in a welcoming and supportive environment.  Combining the latest technology and science offers patients the best care available.          

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:          

• meet owner Julie Parish, the providers and staff          
• learn about our services including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, microneedling, laser hair removal, facials, body sculpting, chemical peels, Kybella, hand rejuvenation, medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, VersaSpa spray tan, ZO Skin Health and Jane Iredale makeup
• tour the newly renovated office          
• enter to win door prizes including GSR with GWP DPD, a custom facial, or a Jane Iredale bundle        
• enjoy lite fare and wine

  
  

   

Are you interested in traveling internationally but don't want the hassle of planning, scheduling, and booking a costly, unguided trip to somewhere you've never been?

Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and CI Destinations to learn about an exclusive opportunity to take an exciting vacation to Ireland departing October 14, 2025!

CI Destinations will share information about this special travel package which includes round trip airfare, airline fuel surcharges, taxes, and fees, first-class hotel accommodations, professional tour manager, sightseeing admissions, baggage handling, most meals and hotel transfers.

Open to MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss!

Registration is required. Once regsitered, a Zoom meeting link will be sent.

Download Registration Form 

Download Itinerary 

It’s time for some froyo fun! Bring the kids in for some fun, prizes and sweetFrog. The kids will play THREE games of BINGO, 2 lines and 1 coverall. The prize for winning the coverall, a small plush of Scoop or Cookie!!

Finish off your fun with a kids cup of sweetFrog!

Tickets are $10 for each participant.

This is not a drop off event. Parents don’t have to play, but they do have to stay!

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to promoting a positive business environment and serving its members’ business interests through networking, education and advocacy.

Chamber 101, sponsored by Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions and Wingate Salisbury, invites new, not-so-new and future members to join us for networking and an interactive presentation on how to make the most of your Chamber investment. 

Who Should Attend? 

This orientation is open to ALL members. We encourage new members to attend, but “experienced” members needing a refresher are also welcome!

When Is Chamber 101?

Chamber 101 takes place on the last Monday of every other month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. 

Where Is Chamber 101?

The lower level meeting room at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. Church Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 (park in the side lot)

What Should I Expect?

• A brief networking time  
• A welcome from Chamber 101 sponsor, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions
• A presentation that helps you to:
  
  - Be informed: What we do and who's who at the Chamber?
  - Get connected: Ways to build relationships among Chamber members
  - Get involved: Participate in Chamber events to address your business goals
  - Build exposure: Marketing Opportunities through the Chamber
  - Work the website: Use the Chamber Website for your advantage  to provide an overview of all membership benefits, including some new opportunities 

• An opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS!  We are here to help you make the most of your investment!

Feel free to bring your own lunch. We will provide beverages and dessert for your enjoyment.