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SUMMARY:Galentine's Ladies Lunch & Cake Decorating Class - An Essex CDC Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Grab your girlfriends and celebrate your special holiday with Essex CDC’s 3rd Annual Galentine’s Ladies Lunch & Cake Decorating Class: a fun-filled afternoon for a great cause!  \n\n\n\nGENERAL INFORMATION: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 1:00 – 4:00 PM Buon Appetito Restaurant at 405 Mace Ave\, Essex\, MD 21221 $75 per person Fundraiser benefiting the Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) \n\n\n\nYOUR TICKET INCLUDES: Seated Italian Lunch at Buon Appetito including House Salad\, Meatballs Marinara\, Farfalle à la Vodka (Vegetarian)\, Soft Drinks\, Coffee & Tea Cash bar available Cake Decorating Class with “Pinkee” of Pinkee’s Sweet Treats \n\n\n\nThis year we’re switching it up! Instead of past designs\, we’ll be making CONVERSATION HEART CAKES  complete with a heart-shaped cake and colorful icing. \n\n\n\n Come with a fun or feisty saying to write on your conversation heart cake! We’ll be giving out prizes for the most creative sayings\, so bring your A-game. \n\n\n\nThis is the perfect way to spend quality time with your girlfriends\, laugh\, get creative\, enjoy great food\, and support a great cause right here in Essex. \n\n\n\n Spots are limited! Grab your friends and JOIN US! \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://givebutter.com/2026GalentinesLunchCake
URL:https://essexcdc.org/event/galentines-ladies-lunch-cake-decorating-class-an-essex-cdc-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Buon Appetito Essex\, 405 Mace Avenue\, Essex\, Maryland\, 21221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Facade Improvement Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:✨ Essex Facade Improvement Grant Program Information Session: Monday\, February 9 at 5:30 PM ✨Own or operate a business or commercial property in Essex? Want to improve your storefront\, signage\, or building exterior? Essex CDC is launching the 2026 Essex Facade Improvement Grant Program on Monday\, February 9\, and we’re hosting an information session to walk you through it.💰 Grant funds can be used for eligible exterior improvements that enhance the look\, safety\, and appeal of Essex businesses and commercial properties.📅 In-Person Grant Information Session:🗓 Monday\, February 9⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM📍 Essex CDC Office25 Eastern Blvd.\, Suite 98 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact beautification@essexcdc.org.
URL:https://essexcdc.org/event/essex-facade-improvement-grant-information-session/
LOCATION:Essex CDC Office\, 25 Eastern Blvd.\, Suite 98\, Essex\, Maryland\, 21221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation HAPPY HOUR - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Commercial Property Owners\, Business Owners and Operators & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for our first Coffee and Conversation HAPPY HOUR of 2026! \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE NETWORKING EVENT focusing on building connections between businesses/groups and leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin us on:Thursday\, February 12\, 20265:00-7:00 PM atIsland View Waterfront Cafe/Venue2542 Island View Rd\, Essex\, MD 21221 \n\n\n\nAttendees will enjoy happy hour treats and conversation as we get to know one another and share information about initiatives and projects currently taking place in Essex. \n\n\n\nRSVP by February 11. Don’t wait to sign up! \n\n\n\nTo RSVP:Text or Call: 443-579-7974 orEmail: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org \n\n\n\nWE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! 
URL:https://essexcdc.org/event/coffee-conversation-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Island View Waterfront Cafe\, 2542 Island View Rd\, Essex\, Maryland\, 21221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Eats for Good
DESCRIPTION:🍽️ Essex Eats for Good 🍽️(formerly Dine Out for a Cause) \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that LoonAsea Restaurant is supporting Essex Community Development Corporation once again for our Essex Eats for Good event! 10% of your bill during the event will support Essex CDC and our efforts to revitalize the Eastern Blvd. corridor.
URL:https://essexcdc.org/event/essex-eats-for-good/
LOCATION:LoonAsea Restaurant\, 207 Nanticoke Rd.\, Essex\, Maryland\, 21221\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Community Development Corporation":MAILTO:chrissy.erb@essexcdc.org
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