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.”

I drive by the Shogun restaurant on Eastern Shore Dr. in Salisbury several times a week. For at least a year now, they have had the word Bulgogi on their sign. I have no idea what Bulgogi is, and I have never heard anyone say that they just love Bulgogi. I decided it was time to expand my horizons on the subject of Bulgogi, so I checked the universal reference Wikipedia to see what was up with Bulgogi.

Bulgogi is made from thin slices of sirloin or other prime cut of beef. The meat is marinated with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and other ingredients such as scallions or mushrooms, especially white button mushrooms or shiitake. Sometimes, cellophane noodles are added in the dish which varies by region and specific recipe. It is marinated to enhance the flavor and its tenderness.

Bulgogi is traditionally grilled, but pan-cooking is common as well. A practice common at Korean barbecue, whole cloves of garlic, sliced onions, and chopped green peppers are often grilled or cooked at the same time. This dish is sometimes served with a side of lettuce or other leafy vegetable, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat, often along with a dab of ssamjang, or other side dishes, and then eaten as a whole.

So Bulgogi is apparently a Korean dish that is being served at this Japanese restaurant. Now I know the rest of the story.

The Centre at Salisbury, in partnership with Delmarva Recycling, will be hosting an e-recycling event on Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The collection site will be located in the parking area behind Regal Cinemas near Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Suggestions on what to e-recycle: Computers (CPU), Monitors (Screens), Keyboards, Televisions, Microwaves, Toasters, Radios, Stereos, Household Fans, Household Appliances, Cell Phones, Cameras, Hair Dryers, Typewriters, Irons, Ironing Boards, Movie Projectors, Bicycles, Lawnmowers, Electronic Toys.

SALISBURY, MD—Salisbury University students come together in the Camden neighborhood Sunday, November 16, to make a simple yet powerful statement: “We Love Salisbury.”

From noon-3 p.m., students volunteer to perform yard work at homes adjacent to the University during the first “We Love Salisbury” event, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA).

“We want to show the community that there are so many SU students who are responsible adults, and we take pride in the city of Salisbury,” said SGA Vice President of External Affairs Patrick Gotham. “We are encouraging residents to work with the students to complete yard work and form a bond.”

All students and residents participating in the event are invited to a cookout at 4 p.m. on the Holloway Hall Lawn. “This will provide additional interaction between students and their neighbors,” Gotham said.

“I’m very proud of our student leaders and their efforts toward providing positive interaction and community relations with University neighbors,” said Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, vice president of student affairs. “They are role models for all of our students.”

Homeowners may sign up for yard work at their residences by calling 410-548-4757 or e-mailing Gotham at sgavpofea@salisbury.edu.

SALISBURY, MD—Salisbury University’s Bobbi Biron Theatre programs enters a courtly world of masked revels and dances this fall with its production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and popular comedies: Much Ado About Nothing.

Directed by Dr. T. Paul Pfeiffer, performances are Thursday-Sunday, November 13-16 and 20-23 in the Black Box Theatre of Fulton Hall. Curtain is 8 p.m., except Sundays which is 2 p.m. Read more…

SALISBURY, MD—The Salisbury University Dance Company, directed by Mary Norton, hosts its 19th annual Fall Showcase 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, November 12-15, in Holloway Hall Auditorium.

This popular dance production features premiere works by guest choreographer Amanda Showell-Cook and six company members. Read more…

The Delmarva Shorebirds are in search of a candidate to fill the big wings of Sherman the Shorebird. Sherman must be available to appear at all home games in addition to other special events and marketing opportunities. A complete job description and list of requirements are available online.

SALISBURY, MD—Nerdy Mr. Kirby from the National Institute for Children’s Entertainment (N.I.C.E.) doesn’t believe in the magic of music—but that’s all bound to change when Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen waves his baton while conducting this year’s Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert.

The magic happens 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25, in Holloway Hall Auditorium at Salisbury University, where the SSO presents “The Haunted Orchestra.” Children are encouraged to come in costume.

Kirby, AKA visual comedian Dan Kamin, literally loses his shirt (and pants) to widely recognizable classical works including Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries,” Rimsey-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” and Anderson’s “The Syncopated Clock.” And rest assured, strings are attached (to Kirby himself) as the SSO performs Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette” (AKA the theme from Alfred Hitchcock Presents).

Though Kamin’s name may not sound immediately familiar to audiences, millions have seen his work. From teaching Johnny Depp how to roll a coin around his fingers for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies to putting Robert Downey Jr. through a crash course in physical comedy for his acclaimed title role in Chaplin, Kamin has educated some of the world’s most acclaimed actors. Read more…

Monday November 3rd from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
$1 for every pound of candy!
Support the troops and your community!
In an effort to promote a safe and healthy Halloween for children, Krause Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Care will buy back the candy that young trick-or-treaters collect this year and donate the candy to the troops serving our country overseas.

Candy can be brought to Krause Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Care at 560 Riverside Drive, A 205, Salisbury, MD 21801 on Monday, November 3rd between the hours of 3:00 pm– 5:00pm. Krause Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Care will pay $1 for each pound of candy that is brought in (10 pound maximum per child). Children can write personal messages to the U.S. troops that will be included into the boxed candy that we will send overseas. Everyone wins at this event that is put together by Dr. Jerry & Dr. Mark.

(Salisbury, MD) Do you love Maryland wine, the great outdoors, delicious food and live entertainment? Join us for the Autumn Wine Festival at Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury, Maryland. Hosted by Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism and the Convention and Visitors Association, this two-day festival is slated for Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19.

The Autumn Wine Festival is produced in conjunction and sanctioned by the Maryland Wineries Association and is the only one of its kind in the Salisbury area. Now in its sixth year, the Autumn Wine Festival continues to grow. This year will offer tastings from 19 Maryland wineries, arts and crafts, live music performances, and tasty regional cuisine.

Tickets to the Autumn Wine Festival are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Youth and designated driver tickets are available for $5. For a full schedule of events, list of participating wineries and to purchase tickets visit www.AutumnWineFestival.org.

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., announced that county
residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge
on Saturday, September 20th at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The event is open to residents of Wicomico County and participants should bring a valid proof of residence such as a driver’s license. The Landfill will be accepting the following:
Gasoline
Gas/Oil mixes
Fuels
Acids
Cleaners
Solvents
Automotive Fluids
Bleach
Ammonia
Batteries (all types)
Household Smoke Detectors
Asbestos
Pool Chemicals
Dark Room Chemicals
Household & Lawn & Garden Pesticides
Insecticides & Herbicides
Compressed Gas Propane Cylinders (30 gallon and under)
Painting Products
Oil Based Paint
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Wood Preservatives
Wood Stripping Chemicals

Landfill officials noted that solidified latex paint may be disposed of with trash. It can be
solidified by adding dirt, mulch, kitty litter or a comparable substance.

The Landfill will not be accepting the following:
Business, Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste
Explosives
Ammunition (handled by Fire Marshall)
Medical Waste
Radioactive Material

Landfill officials suggest that participants pre-arrange large loads. They also said that empty fuel containers will be returned upon request and that staff will help unload vehicles.

The views along South Division Street in Salisbury will be getting an extreme makeover during the next year or so. Salisbury University has begun preliminary site work for the parking garage that will fill the vacant lot at the corner of Bateman St. and S. Division St. near the university.

Once the parking garage is complete, the view should look something like the architecural rendering of the planned structure.

The City of Salisbury will also be getting into the act with the potential realignment of Onley Rd. at the intersection of Bateman St. The city purchased the property at 1141 S. Division St. in July of 2007, and the residence that occupied the property was demolished in the Spring of 2008. The picture in the slide show provides a view from Onley Rd. through the vacant lot to Bateman St.

With 850 parking spaces planned for the SU parking garage, it is likely that a new traffic light will also grace this intersection.

In the meantime, in order to relieve the congestion caused by college traffic on S. Division St., the City of Salisbury should consider the prohibition of left turns onto Onley Rd. for southbound traffic. Vehicles would travel just a block farther south to Halsey Dr. to make their left turn. Backups are caused on a regular basis by cars waiting to make a left onto Onley Rd., and many rear end collisions have been caused by stopped traffic in this location. The traffic at the junction of Bateman St. and S. Division St. has forced both the University and the City of Salisbury to post an officer and vehicle to monitor the area on a regular basis. This is a poor use of law enforcement resources, and some minor modifications to the traffic pattern could greatly improve the situation.

The 2008 Delmarva Chicken Festival sponsored by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., and hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on June 20th and 21st on the grounds of The Centre at Salisbury. Activities are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday. The schedule of events includes live entertainment, carnival rides, car shows and vendors offering food and crafts.

The Delmarva Shorebirds invite all fans to Support Our Troops Night on Saturday, June 14th at Shorebirds Stadium with the help of local VFWs. The evening will feature an auction of special red, white and blue player jerseys, and the night will be capped off by one of Shorebirds stadium’s famous fireworks displays. Game time is 7:05 PM. Don’t miss it.

The 3rd Annual Ball and Chain Century is scheduled for Sunday, July 20th, in Salisbury, MD. The event offers both metric and full century courses starting from the Mid Delmarva YMCA and taking riders on a tour of the flat roads of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset Counties. The Ball and Chain Century benefits the Erin Drew Foundation and is supported by the Ocean Velo Club.