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Spring 2019 Volume 8, Issue 1
From the Commissioners of Oxford:
The OXFORD DAY edition is one of our most popular! In order to save space for all the important Spring and Oxford Day event details the notes from your Commissioners will be brief.
FINALLY! You will be seeing some construction activity taking place at the MEWS, with funding from DHCD Community Grant Programs we will
begin to remove some of the non-historic additions and stabilize the historic foundation. Keep in mind CONSTRUC-TION can be a nuisance, but we will do our best to keep the disturbance to a minimum as we proceed to revitalize our Historic Commercial District. If you have an investment interest in the MEWS, please contact the town office.
The Town is still accepting applications for mini grants from the DHCD Funded Interior and Exterior Improve-ments for Commercial Businesses Mini Grant Program - BUT work must be completed prior to June 30, 2019! Call the office if you have some commercial work that might qualify.
Construction of the ENR (Enhanced Nutrient Removal) upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment System, with fund-ing from the Maryland Bay Restoration Fund and USDA Rural Development, will continue through 2019, with completion anticipated by the beginning of 2020. As previously mentioned, it is necessary to utilize large trucks for equipment delivery and we will be restoring the neighboring areas once the project is complete.
As we move into Spring, we can only hope we have a little dry time to assist in the conditions found in our parks, where saturated grounds have made for muddy play time. Public Works will continue working on the areas in need.
Town of Oxford Founded 1683 Incorporated 1852
Newly introduced Ordinances, information from the Commissioners, Public Works and office staff, along with upcoming community events can be found on the Town Website: www.oxfordmd.net
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY!!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
The 2019-2021 Oxford Directory is almost com-plete. Please send any chang-es or additions to the directory to [email protected] by April 12. If you miss this deadline, you will have to wait three years for the next directory! Each homeowner in Oxford will re-
ceive a free copy of the Directory and may buy additional copies at the Li-brary or Muse-um. The Directory is supported by our local businesses.
Did you recently receive a town brochure regarding Oxford Floodplain Information? This mailing is part of a larger effort of the town to keep its citizens well informed and a component of the Oxford’s application to participate in FEMA’s Community Rating System Program. If we are accepted by FEMA, participation in the program will provide a discount on a majority of Oxford property owner flood insurance policy’s, along with allowing the town staff and citizens to be better prepared for poten-tial flood events. If you have any questions, you can learn more about local risk of flooding from stormwater and coastal sources as well as the benefits of mitigation by contacting our Certified Floodplain Manager, Cheryl Lewis at [email protected] or 410-226-5122. The National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS) credits community efforts beyond those minimum standards by reducing flood insurance premiums for the community’s property owners. The CRS is similar to—but separate from— the private insurance industry’s programs that grade communities on the effec-tiveness of their fire suppression and building code en-forcement efforts.”
Is this rain ever going to stop?? We have had many calls concerning the volume of
stormwater and the lack of drainage. It seems just about the time a
ditch dries out, it fills back up. Please note that we have had nearly
“double” the normal rain over the past six months and all though it
seems like the new norm, it will not be this way forever. It has been
necessary to put off some of the normal spring maintenance until
the ground is a little bit firmer, but Public Works will get it done!!
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Oxford Community Center upcoming events...
Thurs. May 2nd 2:00 PM Oxford Garden Club presents “Documenting the Restoration of Wye Heights”.
The owners will speak about the restoration of this historic Talbot County property dating to the 1700’s. Using
some of thousands of photos they took during this process, they will emphasize the preservation originally started
in the 1920’s. Open to all. FREE!
Thurs. May 2nd - Sun. May 12th Tred Avon Players present “Laughing Stock.” This hilarious backstage
farce takes an affectionate look into the theater. Set in a rustic New England summer playhouse, the play follows the well- intentioned but over-matched
company from outrageous auditions and ego driven rehearsals though opening nights gone disastrously awry, to the elation of a great play well told and
finally to the end of the nostalgic season’s close. For tickets - box office 410- 226-0061
Sat. May 4th – 9:30 – 11:30 AM Cars and Coffee at the OCC. Join car enthusiasts and appreciators alike with a hot
cup of coffee. Sponsored by Doc’s Sunset Grille and Prestige Auto Vault.
Fri. May 17th - Sun. May 19th Celebrate the 35th Fine Arts at Oxford Weekend! Come see the juried artists! This
year there are more artist’s demonstrations and activities for kids. Enjoy the notorious strawberry shortcake and light
lunch over the weekend. Attend the Opening Night Preview Gala Friday the 17th at 6:00 PM for advanced preview and
sales. Sat. 18th Exhibit and sales 10- 5, ending with a Happy Hour BBQ catered by The BBQ Joint and LIVE music
from Wyse Guys! Sunday 10- 4 PM begins with a mimosa toast.
Sat. May 25th 8:00 PM The OCC in partnership with Jazz on the Chesapeake
presents “Sammy and the Congregation”. Drummer, singer and bandleader,
Sammy Miller, brings joyful jazz to OCC. The Grammy nominated musician
and his four-piece “Congregation” rooted in swing, their portfolio spans the
American songbook with lively, toe tapping rhythms. It’s jazz music that feels as
good as it sounds. You don’t want to miss this! Tickets are $50 and may be
purchased on the OCC website oxfordcc.org
Sun. May 26th 8:00 PM The OCC in partnership with Brown Box Theatre presents “Broadway Jukebox Revolution”. Join us for this LIVE musical
theatre cabaret event. With a variety of Broadway songs to choose from, each performance is unique based on the selection of that evening’s audience.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at: www.brownboxtheatre.org
Tues. May 28th & 29th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM OCC – Art workshop with Carole Böggemann Peirson This workshop is
designed for intermediate artists who want to improve their skills. Carole will cover aspects of strong paintings such as com-
position, values, color, light and texture to help lift student’s work to a new lev-
el. Rather than necessarily working toward leaving with a masterpiece, each will
effectively study and practice painting a solid piece from start to finish. Work-
shop costs $195.
May 31st - June 2nd 10:00 AM -4:00 PM Bayside Quilters of the Eastern
Shore present their infamous quilt show.
Sat. June 1st – 9:30 – 11:30 AM Cars and Coffee at the OCC. Join car enthu-
siasts and appreciators alike with a hot cup of coffee. Sponsored by Doc’s Sun-
set Grille and Prestige Auto Vault.
Sat. June 15th – Chesapeake Music Festival hosts their Festival Finale at the
OCC. Check cheapeakemusic.org for more information.
Fri. June 21- Sun. June 23rd 7:00 PM, Sunday at 5:00 PM Shore Shakespeare Company presents “The
Merchant of Venice” at Oxford Community Center. Time to dust off that picnic basket, and a blanket and
head over to the grounds of OCC. While technically a comedy, this play has dark undertones. It explores a
recognizably modern community, one built on, commerce, money, appearance
and excess. No fee, but donations appreciated. Cash bar.
Sat. July 6th – 9:30 – 11:30 AM Cars and Coffee at the OCC. Join car enthusi-
asts and appreciators alike with a hot cup of coffee. Sponsored by Doc’s Sunset
Grille and Prestige Auto Vault.
Friday July 5th 7:00-10:00 PM KENTAVIUS JONES! Kentavius launched his
new album Bohemian Beatbox this spring, and brings his groovy tunes to OCC over the festive weekend.
KJ is an eclectic, soulful performer who has musical influences from Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Eric
Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix. $20, plus cash bar.
Sunday July 14th – Paint Oxford Day – in partnership with Plein Air Easton and the OBA! Follow the
artists as they move around the iconic village of Oxford painting on their easels. Converge at OCC for the
exhibit and sale of the fresh artwork! This year as part of the Smithsonian WaterWays exhibit arriving to
Oxford, the Oxford Museum has joined with Attraction Magazine to present a WaterWays award! Free
admittance ~ Light refreshments and cash bar.
For more info: www.oxfordcc.org
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, we will celebrate the
25th Annual Our committee, town businesses and organizations are all busy plan-
ning a great family-centered day of activities. Plan to attend, relax, walk
about and enjoy the day.
Start the day off with the Hospice Memorial Walk, grab breakfast to go at Town Park, enter the canine members of your family in the Dog Walk and Dog Show. Bring the young children to Family Hour for games, prizes and more. The Parade starts at 11 and marches right along Morris Street. Watch for the piper who leads off an assortment of floats, fire engines, bands, old cars, walkers and animals—it’s always uniquely Oxford!
Be sure to visit Town Park all afternoon for food, booths, Chesapeake Bay information, art and more while you are entertained with live music by that Eastern Shore favorite, “Bird Dog and the Road Kings”.
There are kid’s activities at Causeway Park.
If you want to experience Oxford from the water and learn more about the historic oyster industry, sign up for a free ride on the skipjack “Nathan of Dorchester”.
Oxford Day marks the opening of the season for the Oxford Bellevue Ferry which has been in existence since 1683!
Your hunger can be satisfied at many venues around town including, of course, our fine restaurants, and also booths in Town Park and Causeway Park, our churches and the Oxford Market. Please check the schedule for more details and activities.
There will be designated parking areas and shuttle van service is available throughout the day.
Be aware that Morris Street and some side streets will be closed to traffic before and during the Parade, from 10:15-noon. Al-low extra time to reach Oxford and for moving about town. Residents should plan their days with the expectation of de-lays in driving.
Oxford Day is a rain or shine event. Please refer to the online Schedule for the rain plan. www.oxfordday.org
Captains Judy and Tom Bixler announce that the
Oxford Bellevue Ferry
will open for the 2019 season on Saturday April 20,
just in time for Easter. The ferry will begin service at
9 am in Oxford and continue daily thru October and
the first two weekends in November.
The Blessing of the Ferry will be held on Friday April
26 to help kick off the Oxford Day activities! Come to
the ferry dock around 6 pm. Rev Kevin Cross will offi-
ciate the blessing followed by a cocktail party. (BYO
and an hors d’oeuvre to pass).
WATERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 205 MARKET STREET
THE MEN OF WATERS WILL BE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL
½ CHICKEN BBQ AND FISH FRY at Oxford Day April
27th.
FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 11AM UNTIL SOLD
OUT. THE GOSPEL CHOIR OF WATERS WILL BE FEA-
TURED IN CONCERT AT THE CHURCH AT 3:00PM REV.
RICHARD MOLOCK IS THE PASTOR
HOLY TRINITY ECW PLANT SALE
Oxford Day 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spring is here and the flowers are coming! Join the fun and plan on buying all your garden plants at the ECW Holy Trinity Plant Sale on New Guinea Impa-tiens, Non-stop Begonias; Ger-ber Daisies; flats of Veggies & Herbs; Perennials; Hanging Bas-kets; Geraniums in sizes from 4.5” to 14”; Mixed assortments and much more. All proceeds go to support Local Missions!
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SUNDAY April 28, 2019 at 3 pm
Philip & Pam Boulding ~ Celtic Harp, Hammer Dulcimer & More
Don’t miss the vibrant sounds of the internationally renowned Magical Strings, described by the Washington Post as "sonically gorgeous." They will carry you to sublime realms with an-cient airs and their own unique compositions, have you “dancing” to lively jigs and reels and will share stories and tunes from their recent releases, Fairy Wind and Lullaby for a Soul’s
Journey, which capture the exuberant spirit of their journeys to Ireland and beyond. These
virtuosos, who have toured worldwide for over 40 years and recorded 22 albums on four la-bels, will be performing on their own hand-crafted instruments.
The Church of the Holy Trinity Tickets: Free- will Offering ⚫ Call 410-226-5134
News from the Oxford Business Association
The Oxford Business Association welcomes Phyllis Rambo as the New Business Association Administrator. If you see her in and about town, be sure to congratu-late her!
There are a lot of events happening in Oxford this spring – but of course Oxford Day is the main attraction on the 27th of April. Mystery Loves Company is hosting a book signing, OCC will have a Car Show and Music Jam Session starting at noon, and Kenny Knopp Plays the Tavern Live in the evening, so be sure to stop on by!
The Ferry opens on Oxford Day. Join in the Blessing of the Ferry at 6 pm on April 26. Bring an appetizer to share, and BYO beverage. You’ll want to stop by and say hi to Captains Tom and Judy Bixler. Let’s all hope for a sunny season!
Tred Avon Players will present “Laughing Stock” directed by Zack Schlag May 2-12.
The Fine Arts Fair is the highlight for May, with the 35th Annual Show taking place at the OCC from the 17th through the 19th.
The OCC is hosting Sammy Miller Jazz Ensemble on the 25th of May, and their Broadway Jukebox Revolution Cabaret event is on the 26th. Be sure to check their website and portofoxford.com for more details!
The Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. is holding a quilt show at the Oxford Community Center 31 May and 1 June from 10 am to 4 pm. On 2 June, it will be open from 10 am – 3 pm. The main quilt show will be at the OCC, and they will have antique quilts at St. Paul's Church. A vendor mall will be at the Oxford Fire Hall.
The Oxford Garden Club Secret Gardens of Oxford garden tour is also on the 1st of June from 10 am-4pm. You can purchase your tickets that day at the Oxford Town Park. From 9 am-noon they will have great bargains on gently used patio and gar-den items at the Garden Shed in Town Park. Check their website for more details, www.oxfordmdgc.org.
Shore Shakespeare returns to OCC’s lawn and patio on June 21-23 with The Mer-chant of Venice.
Please be sure to check out all of our calendar listings at portofoxford.com! You’ll also find the monthly listing in the Tidewater Times and Attraction Magazine. Have a great spring!
John Wesley Preservation Society Dance at Oxford Community Center
JUNE 8, 2019 from 7 – 10pm with DJ Jay Bailiff playing a variety of Motown tunes. . Tickets cost $25 and in-
clude light appetizers, dessert, iced tea and soda. Cash bar. Get tickets at johnwesleychurch.org
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From the Clerk, Town Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM to NOON / 1 PM to 4 PM
Please check the online Town calendar for Holidays and closures. Changes in Trash/Brush pickups are also posted on our Facebook Page: Town of Oxford, MD
Taking a tree down, thinking about a pool, renovating your home… do you need a permit? Are there special requirements in the Historic District? Need infor-mation regarding Stormwater Management, Drainage Issues, Floodplain Regula-tion or Flood Insurance? Did you know there is a one-for-one tree replacement regu-lation in Oxford. Trees are valuable to the town for multiple reasons, they provide shade, reduce street heat and hold stormwater during a rain event, along with provid-ing the beautiful streetscape we all love. Contact us at [email protected] ~ 410-226-5122
PO BOX 339
101 MARKET STREET
OXFORD, MD 21654
Volume 8, Issue 1
Oxford Fire Company
Upcoming events:
April 14 – Firehouse Breakfast 8-11:00 Crafts & Goodies for sale!
April 27 – Oxford Day! The Fire Company will be at the Causeway selling food. The Auxiliary will be at the Causeway selling crafts and cookies. Look for the quadracycle around town also selling cookies!
May 12 – Mother's Day Firehouse Breakfast 8-11:00 Treats & gifts for Mom!
May 18 – Auxiliary's Annual Antiques & Uniques Sale 10:00-2:00 Drop-off (5/17) 9-4 (no rummage items please)
June 9 – Firehouse Breakfast 8-11:00 Crafts & Goodies for sale!
June 15 – Rummage Sale 9:00-Noon Drop-off (6/14) 9:00-4:00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
2019 is the 80th anniversary of Oxford Library Look for activities throughout the coming months starting with Oxford Day.
We will be in the Oxford Day parade proudly displaying our banners and volunteers. We are delighted to honor library Volunteer Evelyn Leszczynski for her 40 years of service to our library with the presentation of a plaque.
On that same day look for our Book Sale at the library from 10am - 2pm. And look for our display in the window at Oxford Museum featuring photos, mementos and scrolls of volunteers ( past and present ).
Save the date for June 16, 2019 for a joint celebration of Oxford Library’s 80th anniversary and Oxford Museum’s 55th anniversary. This joint celebration for the entire community will take place at Oxford Community Center from 4-6pm.
Remember our annual Book Mart on Saturday, September 28 from 8am-2pm at the library. Always a chance to stock your book shelf with treasures for the winter months ahead.
On October 13 from 2pm-4pm we celebrate the History of Oxford Buildings with oral presentations on public buildings, including not only the Library and Museum but also Community Center, Churches, Robert Morris Inn and others.
Barbara Hartshorn, President Emeritus of The Oxford Library, accepts a check for $516 from Bo Oristian, owner of Doc’s Sunset Grill. During the winter months of January, February and March the restaurant generously donated 15% of it’s Thursday night receipts to Oxford Community based organizations.
Please be wary of phone and email scams!! Do not give information out to
people you do not know.
In today’s world it is best to keep your homes and vehicles secured
and please, always report suspicious activity
“when you see it” so we can follow up immediately.
In an emergency ALWAYS dial 911
OXFORD PARKS &
RECREATION
Come see the Easter Bunny in Town Park!! April 20 at 2 pm
Don’t forget to fly your flag on
Memorial Day!
Memorial Day in the Park ~ May 27 at 11 am
Fourth of July ~ Kids Parade/Games in Town
