Andrea Grabenstein

United States

Writer at Adams Publishing Group LLC

Writer at Queen Anne's Record-Observer

Writer at Kent Island Bay Times

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Parade, performances and history mark Juneteenth at Kennard

1 week ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — A celebration of freedom, unity and heritage brought the community together June 14 as the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center hosted its seventh annual Juneteenth festivities. The all-day event featured an expanded parade, live music, dancing, readings by prominent Black authors, a visit from the Mobile Library, a breakfast buffet, free haircuts, basketball clinics, vendors, food trucks and exhibits inviting the public to explore Kennard’s museum and resource library.
Parade, performances and history mark Juneteenth at Kennard

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — A celebration of freedom, unity and heritage brought the community together June 14 as the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center hosted its seventh annual Juneteenth festivities. The all-day event featured an expanded parade, live music, dancing, readings by prominent Black authors, a visit from the Mobile Library, a breakfast buffet, free haircuts, basketball clinics, vendors, food trucks and exhibits inviting the public to explore Kennard’s museum and resource library.
Flag-waving and free speech unite at Centreville’s No Kings Day rally

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Amid nationwide protests the No Kings Day rally in Centreville was reminiscent more of a small town picnic. And while participants might pull up a lawn chair on the courthouse square, their message was they will not sit idly by to threats against democracy. Celebrating democracy as well as Flag Day and the 250th birthday of the U.S Army, grassroots initiative Eastern Shore Indivisible led a No Kings Day picnic and rally, June 14.
QAC announces reusable bag public campaign

2 weeks ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Although an official ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in Queen Anne’s County did not pass due to a tie vote recently, County Commissioner Phil Dumenil announced a campaign encouraging the community to none-the-less bring their own bags when shopping during the commissioners’ roundtable discussion June 10.
Real Estate Rumble raises more than $ 100,000 for Alzheimer's research

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

STEVENSVILLE — Showcasing a community of support to ensure no one affected is alone, a friendly competition brought in 12 teams of real estate agents from 12 brokerages to test their abilities and teamwork for Alzheimer’s awareness during the second annual Real Estate Rumble at The Edge Arena June 4.
Created in His Imagine Empire hosts mental health and dementia awareness workshop

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

KENT ISLAND — Welcoming the community for a workshop of wellness and togetherness, local nonprofit Created in his Imagine Empire hosted a workshop focusing on dementia and children’s mental health at the Kent Island Library June 7. As a speaker with the Alzheimer’s Association, Karen Proffitt presented information highlighting resources to understand Alzheimer’s and the different types of dementia.
More than a house, it's a home: Chesterwye Center welcomes Ewing House completion

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

GRASONSVILLE — During a tour of the fully renovated, roughly 2,000-square-foot home, Katie Clendaniel, development and grants manager for the Chesterwye Center, explained the Ewing House will serve as a group home and provide supported independent living for up to four adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. They will receive around the clock care and partake in Chesterwye services.
QAC announces reusable bag public campaign

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Although an official ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in Queen Anne’s County did not pass due to a tie vote recently, County Commissioner Phil Dumenil announced a campaign encouraging the community to none-the-less bring their own bags when shopping during the commissioners’ roundtable discussion June 10.
KIHS seniors seek community support to 'sip smart' for the environment

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

STEVENSVILLE — As summer rolls around, incoming Kent Island High School seniors are calling the community to action. Their cause — environmental conservation — as they encourage a reduction in single-use straws. Limiting the mindless waste of straws, the mission of the “Sip Smart” movement is encouraging local restaurants to either switch to decomposable paper straws, or only offer straws upon request, according to seniors leading the project, Ana Luis and Nick Sinchi.
QAC adopts fiscal year 2026 budget

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE- With no tax increases, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners unanimously approved the final fiscal year 2026 budget for adoption June 10. The general fund operating budget totals $209.1 million, an 8.8% increase over fiscal year 2025. The capital budget stands at $47.2 million, with a six-year capital improvement plan totaling $464.8 million for all county agencies and the Board of Education. The local income property tax rate remains at 3.2%.