https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Fri, 02 May 2025 11:58:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ Transforming Lives Campaign Public Phase announced Funds raised support critical services for those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Guests walked the Red Carpet into Benedictine’s “A Celebration to Transform Lives” Gala on April 26, 2025, held at the Trident Aircraft Hangar. Over 150 guests enjoyed a Hollywood-themed evening and raised nearly $180,000 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/04/birdies-for-benedictine-charity-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-33000-to-support-programs-and-services/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/04/birdies-for-benedictine-charity-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-33000-to-support-programs-and-services/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:49 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=180625 Benedictine’s annual Birdies for Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament, held at the Talbot Country Club, raised almost $33,000. The funds will be used to help make a difference in the lives of the children and adults living with developmental disabilities and autism that Benedictine supports. Several adults supported by Benedictine helped hand out giveaways to the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/04/birdies-for-benedictine-charity-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-33000-to-support-programs-and-services/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/14/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-draws-hundreds/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/14/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-draws-hundreds/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/14/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-draws-hundreds/ Bikers and classic car enthusiasts gather in support of the students and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Benedictine. Marking its 22nd year, the Chrome City Fundraiser drew hundreds of motorcycles, hot rods, classic, custom, and vintage cars to the Benedictine’s campus in Ridgely, Maryland on July 27. The day included a car and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/14/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-draws-hundreds/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/06/benedictine-announces-new-board-members/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/06/benedictine-announces-new-board-members/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:03 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=178270 Benedictine has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors – Candace Chiaruttini, Bruce T. Miller, Susan O’Neill and Larry Porter. “We are thrilled to add these talented individuals to our team,” commented Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans. “Each brings a unique set of skills that will enhance Benedictine’s mission to support children and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/06/benedictine-announces-new-board-members/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/07/09/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/07/09/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th-2/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:58 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/07/09/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th-2/ Bikers & Classic Car Enthusiasts Joining the Event to Support Benedictine Marking its 22nd year, the Benedictine Foundation Chrome City Fundraiser will occur on Saturday, July 27th, on the Benedictine campus in Ridgely, Maryland. This annual event draws hundreds of classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts to Benedictine’s Ridgely campus to support its mission. Custom cars, classic […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/07/09/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/28/benedictine-is-beneficiary-of-godfreys-farm-5k-run-walk-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/28/benedictine-is-beneficiary-of-godfreys-farm-5k-run-walk-2/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=177532 Annual Blueberry Boogie Event Raises Record Funds for Benedictine  Godfrey’s Farm held its 4th annual Blueberry Boogie 5K Run/Walk to benefit Benedictine with 200 participants walking or running in the race. This year’s event raised more than $20,000 which included a matching grant from Denise Kaczmarczyk and John Johnson. These funds will support Benedictine’s programs which provide […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/28/benedictine-is-beneficiary-of-godfreys-farm-5k-run-walk-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/19/benedictine-celebrates-its-2024-graduating-class/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/19/benedictine-celebrates-its-2024-graduating-class/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:33 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/19/benedictine-celebrates-its-2024-graduating-class/ Classmates, families, teachers, leadership and support staff joined in on the celebration (Ridgely, MD – June 18, 2024) – Benedictine is proud to announce the graduation of 10 students from its school on June 6th. The celebration took place on their Ridgely Campus and is a culmination of many years of hard work for students in […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/19/benedictine-celebrates-its-2024-graduating-class/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/06/benedictine-awarded-whats-up-medias-best-nonprofit-eastern-shore-2024/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/06/benedictine-awarded-whats-up-medias-best-nonprofit-eastern-shore-2024/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/06/benedictine-awarded-whats-up-medias-best-nonprofit-eastern-shore-2024/ Benedictine has been awarded the 2024 Best Nonprofit Organization Eastern Shore by What’s Up? Media for a second year in a row. The awards are selected by What’s Up? Media’s annual reader’s poll and Benedictine was chosen for this coveted honor amongst more than 300 nonprofits in the Eastern Shore region. Benedictine will be recognized along with all […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/06/benedictine-awarded-whats-up-medias-best-nonprofit-eastern-shore-2024/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/01/benedictines-bourbon-street-masquerade-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/01/benedictines-bourbon-street-masquerade-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:30 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/01/benedictines-bourbon-street-masquerade-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ Funds raised to support critical services for those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism Guests of Benedictine’s Bourbon Street Masquerade Gala arrived at the Trident Aircraft Hangar to find the evening’s festivities in full swing with the sounds of the Annapolis based Naptown Brass Band. Twelve foot lamp posts reminiscent of a New […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/06/01/benedictines-bourbon-street-masquerade-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/28/benedictine-awards-prestigious-sr-jeannette-award-to-29-year-veteran-of-the-organization/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/28/benedictine-awards-prestigious-sr-jeannette-award-to-29-year-veteran-of-the-organization/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:54 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/28/benedictine-awards-prestigious-sr-jeannette-award-to-29-year-veteran-of-the-organization/ Benedictine celebrated the winner and all the nominees of the distinguished Sister Jeannette Award during its annual Staff Appreciation Celebration. The award was established in 2012 by the Benedictine Board of Directors in honor of Sister Jeannette, who served as Benedictine’s leader for over 30 years. The annual award recognizes an employee who exemplifies Benedictine’s […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/28/benedictine-awards-prestigious-sr-jeannette-award-to-29-year-veteran-of-the-organization/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/21/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/21/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/21/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th/ Bikers and Classic Car enthusiasts are invited to join the event in support of Benedictine  Marking its 22nd year, the Benedictine Foundation Chrome City Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, July 27th on the Benedictine campus in Ridgely, Maryland. Known as one of the largest rides in Maryland, this annual event draws hundreds of car and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/21/benedictines-chrome-city-fundraiser-to-take-place-saturday-july-27th/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/05/07/benedictine-celebrates-campus-construction-plans-with-road-dedication-and-groundbreaking-for-new-school-residential-facility/ Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:10 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=176418 Benedictine staff, board members, legislative and government representatives gathered to celebrate a new loop road on the Ridgely campus with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a groundbreaking for the construction of three new student residential wings. Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans welcomed guests and talked about what the new campus road means for Benedictine. “Where we […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/04/10/benedictine-programs-and-services-receives-1-8-million-2024-congressionally-directed-spending-funding/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=175800 Funding will support a new school residence for students living with developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism that Benedictine’s School supports Benedictine is pleased and honored to announce that it has been awarded $1.8 million in Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending through the Omnibus Spending Bill under the Department of Housing and Urban Development. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/03/13/benedictine-bourbon-street-masquerade-to-be-held-at-trident-aircraft-hanger/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:11:53 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/03/13/benedictine-bourbon-street-masquerade-to-be-held-at-trident-aircraft-hanger/ Benedictine will hold its annual Spring Gala fundraiser, themed “Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade” on Saturday, April 27th at the Trident Aircraft Hangar in Easton. This important fundraiser benefits the students and adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism that Benedictine supports. Families, staff, community members, and businesses are all invited to celebrate the accomplishments of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/12/14/benedictine-awards-service-milestones-3/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:55:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=173111 Benedictine celebrated milestones in service for 50 of its dedicated staff members in early December. The awards were presented to employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30, 45, and 55 years of service. Phyllis Young celebrated 55 years with Benedictine. During her tenure, Young filled many roles in the School residential program, as […]]]>