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Maryland Chicken Wing Festival The Maryland Chicken Wing Festival, which was supposed to be the first week of April, has been rescheduled to November 7th. This day-long event will be held at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and will feature some of the most inventive chicken wing recipes from the best chefs in the area. There will also be regional craft beer and live bands. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit abceventsinc.com

Events Have Gone Virtual! Many events, from film festivals to business chamber mixers, have transitioned to digital forums on platforms such as Zoom and Facebook Messenger. Get the scoop on great opportunities to connect with your community and interests by visiting Whatsupmag.com!

 VIRTUAL PONY TROT 5K November 7–8 will be the Maryland Therapeutic Riding Virtual Pony Trot 5K. Run or walk a 5K from the comfort of your neighborhood, favorite trail, or even treadmill. All proceeds will benefit Maryland Therapeutic Riding, an award-winning therapeutic horseback riding center in Crownsville. Register online and submit your time to find out the results. To find out more information, visit Horsesthatheal.org

 Fish for a Cure Tournament and Shore Party This year, the 14th Annual Fish for a Cure Tournament will take place on November 7th following the Fish for a Cure Captain’s Meeting on November 4th. This tournament will support the Cancer Survivorship Program at AAMC’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. The tournament will look a bit different this year to agree with COVID regulation and social distancing guidelines. For more information, visit Fishforacure.org Privateer Party 2020 Historic London Town & Gardens is hosting their Privateer Party on November 13th from 6–9 p.m. at their location in Edgewater. The event will include food from local caterers, a silent auction, dancing, rum tastings, and, of course, dress up in pirate attire. Order your tickets online now at Historiclondontown.org/privateerparty

THE GREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY WELLNESS RACE & FAMILY WALK The Eastern Shore Hospital Center is hosting their 17th Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race & Family Walk on November 14th at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge. All proceeds from the race will go directly to benefit patients, residents, and special programs at the Hospital Center. The 10k race will start at 8 a.m. with the 5K run/walk swiftly behind at 8:10 a.m. Email Judith.Slaughter@ maryland.gov to register or volunteer.

CasaBlanca at Home Gala CASAblanca is moving their gala to your very own home. Register online now for the live program on November 7th from 6:30–8 p.m. The gala will raise money for children in foster care through Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. For more information, visit aacasa.org

AN AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CARMEN The Ballet Theatre of Maryland is hosting a virtual performance of An American Southwest Carmen on November 7th at 7 p.m. The show is based on the true stories, lives, and culture of three courageous Hispanic women who first brought civilization to Fort Pueblo in the Arkansas River Valley, now Pueblo, Colorado, in 1846 when the United States declared war on Mexico. Register online at BalletMaryland.org to be emailed the link to stream the event.

Small Business Saturday in St. Michaels End November with some Christmas shopping and be sure to shop small! St. Michaels is hosting their Small Business Saturday on November 28th in Downtown St. Michaels. Pledge this year to eat local, spend local, shop local, and enjoy local to keep our local economy thriving. For more information, visit Stmichaelsmd.org