Happy Holidays from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
The Four Rivers Heritage Area wishes you a happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday season and a very happy New Year. We look forward to seeing more of you in 2021! ...
Read MoreThe Four Rivers Heritage Area wishes you a happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday season and a very happy New Year. We look forward to seeing more of you in 2021! ...
Read MoreWith new retail restrictions in place in Anne Arundel County as of yesterday, it's more important to shop local this season than ever before -- especially for holiday gift-giving. One way you can do this is to take advantage of tonight's Eleventh Hour Shopping in downtown Annapolis. During this last night of Midnight Madness, many stores will remain open later than their normal hours. Look for the Open Late Flags. If the new restrictions make you nervous about shopping in-person, as a reminder, these heritage partners are offering the opportunity to shop online: ...
Read MoreThe Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) is pleased to announce that MHAA is now seeking applications for its FY 2022 grants cycle. Do you have a heritage tourism related project in mind for your organization? Perhaps you are planning to restore a historic building, create a new museum exhibit, build a visitor center, develop a walking tour mobile application, or undertake some other project that showcases Maryland's unique historical, cultural, or natural resources. Will the project take place in a certified heritage area, including the Four Rivers Heritage Area? A Maryland...
Read MoreWhile our heritage partners are busy preparing for the holidays, here are some other online events and webinars that might be of interest to you! Click on the event title for more information. Coffee with Ken: Public Art Date: Tuesday, December 15 Time: 9:00-10:00 am Location: Online Host Organization: Maryland State Arts Council Here’s your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSAC’s Executive Director, Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if you’re like Ken!) for a topic-specific...
Read MoreThe deadline for Phase II of CFAAC's Community Crisis Response Fund is coming up next week! The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Community Crisis Response Fund is a responsive granting resource that can be deployed to assist and strengthen our county during times of crisis. Phase II of the Community Crisis Response Fund: CARES ACT Funding for Grants to Anne Arundel County Nonprofits will provide funding to meet operational or program needs of 501c3 nonprofit organizations serving Anne Arundel County. CFAAC will award grants of up to $10,000 on a rolling basis...
Read MoreIt's almost 2021! Does your organization run an End-of-Year Appeal? Are you still struggling with how to position this appeal during the COVID-19 crisis? Here are some resources and webinars from the nonprofit support community that can help guide you. Today at 1:00 pm, Network for Good is presenting a free webinar on 3 Ways to Incorporate Legacy Giving Into Year-End. You can also still view their virtual conference The Keys to Year-End Success or their webinar on Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty. At 3:00 pm this afternoon, Nonprofit...
Read MoreWe hope you enjoy these events from our partners. Some will even get you into the holiday spirit this week! Click on the event title for more information. MCHC Core Conversations: Community with Porchia Moore, PhD, and Nina Simon Date: Thursday, December 10 Time: 12:00-1:30 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Maryland Center for History and Culture How can history museums be relevant, responsive, and useful for many audiences in today’s disconnected and fast-paced world? Dr. Porchia Moore, Museum Critical Race Theorist, and Nina Simon, designer, instigator, and advocate for community-driven institutions, join Katie Caljean,...
Read MoreFor many this year, the motivation to "Shop Local" is stronger than ever before. Tonight, Midnight Madness kicks off in downtown Annapolis; due to safety precautions, this year the Downtown Annapolis Partnership will offer a more scaled-back version than our city’s traditional shopping celebration. "Midnight Madness" events will take place Dec 3, 10, and 17, as businesses along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, and Dock Street feature extended hours, with some even open until midnight. Streets and stores will be adorned with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes,...
Read MoreToday is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to global generosity and a chance to show your support for the organizations that matter the most to you. We know that you have probably donated already to numerous local efforts in this challenging year, but if you have more to give, please consider donating to Four Rivers Heritage Area to join us in our mission to protect and strengthen the natural, historic, and cultural resources of the heritage area, to nurture their discovery through educational and recreational experiences for visitors and residents, and...
Read MoreJust because fall is almost over doesn't mean our partners are slowing down. Instead, they're gearing up for an engaging winter season. Kick off December with the following events and don't miss out on all there is to do in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Click on the event title for more information. Banneker-Douglass Museum's Lunch & Learn Date: Tuesday, December 1 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Banneker-Douglass Museum Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum as they celebrate “GivingTuesday,” a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities....
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