CHEARS, the CHesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of all who share the Chesapeake watershed environment. Learn more: What's going on? Who are we? How can you join us?

Its Time to Gather Up Together! Tom Wisner Concert Wonderful Event! January 31, 2010 — Folks in Solomon's MD at the Calvert Museum and in Easton at the Avalon Theatre were treated to wonderful tribute concerts celebrating Tom's 40 years as the Bard of the Chesapeake this past weekend. Tom's message in both concerts was its time to "gather up" together to support getting positive things done. The concert was held to benefit the CHESTORY project. Click HERE to see more photos of the Tom Wisner concert in Solomon's MD. Click HERE to go to the CHESTORY web site. CHEARS recently became the 501c3 sponsor of the CHESTORY project. More on this Image Image of the Week Archives

CHEARS AWARDED GRANT FOR DEMONSTRATION GARDENS!
January 25, 2010 — CHEARS was awarded a $1500 grant from the Greenbelt Community Foundation for the Three Sisters Demonstration Garden project. The grant funds which will be matched by CHEARS will go to holding educational workshops on Chesapeake Bay friendly home edible and native plant land care practices; to support the purchase of fruit and nut trees; and the establishing of demonstration gardens in each of the three major geographic areas of Greenbelt (center, east and west). CHEARS also hopes to do some serious fun raising with the gardens!!! Click HERE to to see a power point presentation on Three Sisters Garden goals and plans. As presentation is long it will take a few minutes to load.
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Reel & Meal: "Food Matters" Jan 18, 2010 at New Deal Cafe
January 17, 2010 — The Reel and Meal at the New Deal (113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD)will show the film "Food Matters" at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 18 at the New Deal Cafe. Chef Karim will prepare an optional vegan meal for $13.00 (no credit cards) starting at 6:30 pm. There is no charge to see the film.
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