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This winter has been so mild many probably thought spring came earlier than it did. A sure sign that the season has changed in Dorchester County, besides the increase in sneezing co-workers and pollen covered cars is ever growing weekend calendars.

This weekend is a great example - though a holiday weekend - many groups have scheduled a ton of events for the first weekend of April.

 On Saturday alone:

There is a clothing/household item giveaway: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the corner of Race and Cedar streets in Cambridge. Hosted by the First Baptist Church of Cambridge. Everything is FREE!!

A community flea market/ arts & crafts: 7 a.m. to noon at Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds in Cambridge. Admission: $1. Available at snack bar: scrapple, eggs and cheese sandwich, donuts, wing dings & fries, hot dogs, coffee, sodas and water. Sponsored by Sailwinds of Cambridge Board of Directors. Tables for rent at $15; $5 for each additional; $5 for clothing rack. Set up times noon to 7 p.m. April 6. For information call 410-228-7245 or 443-521-1449.

The inaugural Peeps-n-Pets Easter Eggtravaganza is planned: Bring your pet for a day of treats, fun and prizes, 1:30-4 p.m. at Long Wharf Park (right near the parking area). $2 pre-registration fee; $5 at the event. Easter Egg hunt; dunkin’ for eggs, Easter bonnet contest; best dressed; prizes and much more. Stop by Pet Threadz or visit facebook page for more information and showing categories. Pets must be restrained and have current shots.

And then there is a free Easter crafts workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Street Empowerment Center in Cambridge. Children ages 3 to 10 are welcome. For free registration and information phone 410-901-1397 Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At 5 p.m. there is an Easter Fashion Extravaganza at St. Luke Um Church, 712 Bradley Ave., Cambridge. Donation: $5. Lite dinner will be served. The Rev. Yvonne Wallace Penn is minister.

Starting this weekend, one-hour walking tours of Historic High Street: Meet colonial costumed toured guide at 11 a.m. at Long Wharf at the foot of High Street in Cambridge. Reservations not necessary. For information call 410-901-1000. Hosted by West End Citizens Association every Saturday (weather permitting) through Oct. 28. Adults, $8. Children under 12 years of age, free when accompanied by an adult.

Also, the 5th Annual Native American Artifact Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dorchester County Historical Society campus, 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge. Admission free. There will be 40+ tables, encomassing 20+ collections of local Nataive American Artifacts, including the Sandy Hill Adena collection. Experts Dr. Darrin Lowery and Jack Hranicky will be on hand. Daniel “Firehawk” Abbott will present his program “Origins.” Refreshments will be on site.