Downtown Denton Main Street

Denton Community Garden Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, February 23rd

DDMS — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:52:26 +0000

The Denton Community Demonstration Garden Initiative, a grassroots endeavor that seeks to create a demonstration garden in downtown Denton, will be holding an informational meeting on Thursday, February 23^rd at 6:30 pm at the Caroline Central Library in Denton. Anyone who is interested in getting involved or learning about the project is invited to attend the meeting.

The demonstration garden will be a community public space that showcases edible plantings, sustainable agricultural techniques, and garden ecology. Located by the municipal parking lot at 4th and Gay Streets in downtown Denton, the garden will be a part of Denton’s Arts and Entertainment District’s plan to connect the Artsway with exterior pathways and other outdoor amenities. The garden will include interpretive components that will enable it to serve as an outdoor classroom, offering educational opportunities for learning about green horticultural practices such as crop rotation, soil health, water storage & use and composting. The garden will also offer a venue for social and cultural exchanges through learning opportunities about food security, nutrition, and cooking.

School groups, clubs, organizations and individuals will be able to participate in the seasonal planting, maintenance, harvesting, food processing and distribution necessary to sustain a productive garden. Community partnerships including those with the Farmer’s Market, local food pantries, schools, garden-related groups and other organizations are currently being coordinated. Like the surrounding Artsway Pathways, this community demonstration garden will be accessible to all abilities, and provide aesthetic improvements through the addition of garden ornaments, furniture, and new plantings. For more information on the Denton Community Demonstration Garden or to RSVP to the meeting, please call 410.479.1009.

Freedom March in Downtown Denton

DDMS — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:40:47 +0000

All are invited to take part in the Mock Freedom March in Downtown Denton on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16th at 9:00 am beginning at the Courthouse at 109 Market Street and ending at the General James F. Fretterd Community Center at 107 South 4th Street. For more information contact:

Mrs. Robin Brown: 410-479-8120 or Mrs. Wanda Molock: 410-754-9922.

Gingerbread House Contest

DDMS — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:00:58 +0000

Enter the 2011 Downtown Denton Main Street Gingerbread House Contest. Enter as a family, team or individual. You can make any kind of structure whether it is a house, boat, tractor, barn, lighthouse…Be creative! There are no rules except to have some fun with it. The gingerbread creations will be displayed at participating downtown businesses and entrants will be notified where to deliver their creation. Prizes will be gift certificates to contributing Downtown Denton businesses. Prizes will be awarded based on people’s choice so invite all of your friends and family to come downtown and vote for your entry.
Download the entry form here.

Denton Holiday Parade and Lighting of the Green

DDMS — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:56:14 +0000

Thurs, December 1st 6:00 pm, Market Street, Denton

Get into the holiday spirit at Denton’s Annual Holiday Parade, which features marching bands, Santa, and the best of the season. Following the parade, watch the illumination of the Courthouse Green and enjoy a holiday musical performance. Contact: 410.479.2050 FREE!

Miracle on Market Street Holiday Marketplace

DDMS — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:47:42 +0000

218 Market Street, Denton MD

Thursday, Dec 1st & Friday, Dec 2nd: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturdays, Dec 3rd – Dec 17th: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sundays, Dec 4th – Dec 18th: Noon – 4:00 pm

The Miracle on Market Street Holiday Marketplace features unique, locally crafted gifts! You’ll find one-of-a-kind items from local vendors, including Barbara Martin Designs, D’Artemis Essentials, Michele Wade from Cindy Draper & Associates Patti’s Petals, Tea Tyme, Saturday Soup at Salad Star, Sunday Soup at Harry’s and more!