The March of Dimes is asking Eastern Shore residents to save the date in Spring 2009 for the March for Babies. Wicomico County will host a walk on Sunday, April 19, 2009, starting from the Salisbury Moose Lodge at 10:00 AM. Caroline County will be the site of a march on Sunday April 26, 2009, starting at 10:00 AM in Federalsburg. Worcester County has selected Assateague as the site for the walk on Saturday, May 2, 2009, beginning at 10:00 AM. For more information, visit March of Dimes or March for Babies, or call 410-546-2241. The goal of the March of Dimes is to “help moms have healthy pregnancies and give hope to families of babies born too soon or sick.”

The Caroline Summerfest will take place on August 18th & 19th in Denton, MD. Activities for the festival will be centered around downtown Denton and Daniel Crouse Memorial Park along the Choptank River. Festival organizers have chosen an Island Escape theme for this year’s event which includes interactive arts events and river cruises. Friday evening’s events include a pedestrian parade with mini-wagon floats at 3rd and Market Street. One highlight of Saturday’s activities will be a fireworks display to cap off the evening. Over 20 vendors will supply visitors with an abundance of food options. A printable schedule of events and map are available on the Summerfest web site.