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DELMARVANOW.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 3A MD-GEG0000430-01 Somerset only not-for-profit facility, the Alice B. Tawes Nursing Center consistently receives highmarks forquality care andhas anunmatched reputation forpersonalized, skilled-nursing and rehabilitative care. Each care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team of professionals that also includes the family. Medicaid waivers accepted, and respite care and hospice services are available. Residents enjoy: Beautiful water views from every room (private and semi- private available) Long term care, short term rehabilitation skilled nursing care Full daily activities schedule Beauty salon, flat screen TVs with free cable and Wi-Fi and other amenities Dental, podiatry, psychiatric and nutrition services on-site IV therapy services Dedicated wound nurse Specialized services for dementia patients Personalized physical, occupational and speech therapy services for injuries and illnesses The convenience of McCready Memorial Hospital right next door! emphasisonqualityof life, personaldignity and family involvement, dedicated to helping your loved ones achieve their full potential for physical, emotional and social wellness.

Call today for a personal tour or more information! Alice B. Tawes Nursing Rehabilitation Center 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 410-968-1022 mccreadyhealth.org Wednesday, May 22 Plein Air Crisfield Sunset Paint Out. p.m. City Dock, 1201 Main Crisfield. The five-day plein air event kicks off in the morning.

At the Paint Out, meet the artists and watch them paint. Paintings are available for purchase. Visit Crisfieldarts.org. 2nd Health Wellness Fair for Older Adults. 10 a.m.-noon.

Somerset County Commission on Aging, 8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 3, Westover. Farmhouse Sign Painting. 2-3 p.m. Somerset County Library, 11767 Beech- wood Princess Anne. Paint your own rustic wooden sign.

All supplies provid- ed. Registration required by calling 410-651-0852. Google Drive and Docs. 3-4 p.m. Som- erset County Library, 100 Collins Crisfield.

Learn about Google Drive and how to back up your files on the Google Drive. Learn how to use Google Docs, a free word processor. Registration requi- redby calling 410968-0955. Thursday, May 23 Play Pals. a.m.

Somerset County Library, 11767 Beechwood Princess Anne. A play group for children ages 0 to 3 and their parents. Present- ed by Judy Center. For more informa- tion, call 410-968-0955. Friday, May 24 Quilters, Stitchers and More.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Somerset County Library, 11767 Beechwood Princess Anne. Inter- ested in handcrafting? Join this creative group that meets monthly. Plein Air Crisfield Pop-up Art Show and Sale. Smith Island Cultural Center, Ewell.

Artists taking part in the plein air event will paint on Smith Island with a pop up art show and sale. Visit Cris- fieldarts.org. Saturday, May 25 Smith Island Arts Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Smith Island Cultural Center, Ewell.

The festival features outdoor artist tables, music, food, and a photo con- test. More information on the photo contest is available at smithislandexpe- rience.com. 4th Saturday Bay Stroll. 4-7 p.m. City Dock, 1201 Main Crisfield.

Bring your lawn chair relax to live music. Seafood, festival food, whole pig roast. Wet-paint sales from Crisfield plein air event at Customs House, 906 Main St. Visit Crisfieldarts.org. Rehobeth Ruritan Chicken BBQ.

10 a.m. until sold out. Route 13, Westover. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Somerset County De- partment of Emergency Services, Som- erset County Office Complex, Princess Anne. For more information, contact Christopher A. Parks at 410-726-3134. Sunday, May 26 Soft Crab Festival. Noon-4 p.m..

City Dock, 1201 W. Main Crisfield. Spon- sored by the Crisfield Lionesses. Food, live music, arts and vendors. Visit Cris- fieldarts.org.

Tuesday, May 28 Play Pals. 10-11 a.m. Somerset County Library, 100 Collins Crisfield. A play group for children ages 0 to 3 and their parents. Presented by Judy Center.

For more information, call 410-968-0955. CALENDAR Legislation to create an endowment tax fund for several historically black colleges and universities in Maryland, including University of Maryland East- ern Shore, was recently signed into law. Gov. Larry Hogan made House Bill 482 on Monday. It would allow for a credit against the state income tax for a certain amount of donations to cer- tain permanent endowment funds at Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State Univer- sity or University of Maryland Eastern Shore; requiring certain taxpayers to add a certain deduction back to federal adjusted gross income to determine Maryland adjusted gross income; limit- ing the amount of tax credit by the comptroller to no more than applying the Act to cer- tain taxable years; etc.

the governor signed into law my bill that creates an annual quar- ter of a million dollar HBCU Endowment tax said Delegate Nick Mosby, D-40th-Baltimore, one of the sponsors, in a Facebook post. a graduate from a HBCU, I know the importance of ensuring successful outcomes for HBCU institutions and its students. We must continue to for adequate funding and programs for HBCUs. Shoutout to Mor- gan, Coppin, Bowie and UMES stu- dents, alum, faculty and administra- Jim Mathias, director of government relations for UMES, thanked Mosby for his help with this bill. at University of Maryland East- ern Shore express our gratitude for Del- egate Nick leadership and Maryland General Assembly support passing HB482 to create tax credits for donations to Historic Black Colleges Mathias tweeted Monday.

day for stu- dents of UMES Maryland State bill to create fund for UMES, other HBCUs From Staff Reports Salisbury Daily Times USA TODAY NETWORK DELMARVA University of Maryland Eastern Shore is one of historically black colleges and universities. FILE PHOTO Main Street Princess Anne is seeking applications for interested community members to two vacancies on its board of directors. The organization works to enhance, preserve, promote and facilitate growth in Princess Historic Downtown Main Street District. The board is comprised of a diverse group of representatives from commu- nity partners including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Town of Princess Anne, Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce, SomersetCounty Eco- nomic Development, Somerset County Tourism, Main Street District business- es, property owners, and residents. Board members must be passionate about the success of Princess Anne, be available to attend monthly meetings, held the Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am, and be willing to assist with the direction and implementation of Main Street projects, programs, and events.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest to President Walter Woods. Email and carrie.mainstreet@gmail.com, ATTN: Main Street Princess Anne Board by Friday, May 24. Main Street seeks 2 new board members SUBMITTED ARTICLE The Somerset County Health Depart- ment is launching a free, 6-week indoor walking program. Sessions will be held from 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday at the Library and every Thursday starting May 23 at the Princess Anne Library.

Sessions will follow a walking work- out DVD program and be led by a Walk Somerset Walk leader. The program is low impact, easy to follow, for every body, and all levels. Those interested in participating in the program are encouraged to sign up by contacting the health department at 443-523-1719. Participants should bring comfort- able, non-restrictive clothing, walking shoes, and a water bottle. Low impact resistance bands will be provided.

Walk Somerset is a collaborative ef- fort by the Somerset County Health De- partment, Somerset County Recreation Parks, Somerset County Tourism, Main Street Princess Anne, Somerset County Department of Public Works, and several other community members. Funding for this program is made pos- sible from the Maryland Department of Health, Center for Chronic Disease Pre- vention and Control. For more information, visit somer- sethealth.org, or call the Somerset County Health Department at 443-523- 1760. Somerest free indoor walking program SUBMITTED ARTICLE.