Andrea Grabenstein

5 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

STEVENSVILLE — Putting the pedal to the metalwork, as part of its regular Meet the Maker series bringing in experts highlighting their craft, metalsmith school Charm Tree Studios recently welcomed celebrated steelsmith and new author Bette Barnett, of California. Renowned for her work combining steel, gold and silver in her unique jewelry-making process, Barnett taught several studio classes about various aspects of metal working, including etching steel plates and powdered metals.

5 days ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

Planting seeds for the next generation, a young American Elm tree was donated by a Stevensville family to replace the historic 120-year-old, 60-foot tall elm stricken with Dutch Elm Disease and removed from the Queen Anne’s County Historic Courthouse Square in Centreville last July. Growing the young elm from a seed started in 2019, arbor enthusiast John Masone, of Stevensville, is a “hobbyist arborist,” who said he has always loved trees and is partial to growing elms to give to others.

5 days ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

Believing that “beautiful moments deserve beautiful flowers,” Molly Busick, of Church Hill, is the owner and lead designer of downtown Centreville’s new florist. Filling Liberty Street with the scent of fresh flowers and cheerful community in time for the season’s first First Friday, Three Little Buds Floral held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 2.

6 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Planting seeds for the next generation, a young American Elm tree was donated by a Stevensville family to replace the historic 120-year-old, 60-foot tall elm stricken with Dutch Elm Disease and removed from the Queen Anne’s County Historic Courthouse Square last July. Growing the young elm from a seed started in 2019, arbor enthusiast John Masone, of Stevensville, is a “hobbyist arborist,” who said he has always loved trees and is partial to growing elms to give to others.

6 days ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

Drink up: The newest elm tree to grace the courthouse square in Centreville receives its first watering during its official planting Tuesday. Get any of our free email newsletters — latest headlines or latest obituaries Explore newsletters To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left.