Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, CBES

Working to protect what you love about the Eastern Shore since 1988

Our 70-mile peninsula is a place of rich rural beauty with a unique coastal heritage - an amazing rarity in today's world.

Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore believes preserving this for generations to come is a goal worth fighting for as we work for balanced, sustainable growth that benefits all Eastern Shore citizens.

Our Impact

Inform - Engage - Empower

In the Spotlight‍ ‍

CBES Annual

PICNIC@theBARN

Sunday, June 7, 4 - 7pm

Chat, Dance, Chow Down!

HURRY!Limited Tickets

33rd Between the Waters Bike Tour

Registration is OPEN!

Raffle Ticket - Bike
from $22.00

READY TO RIDE ALL DAY?

Raffle to Win 2027 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

  • Medium in Gloss Cayenne Metallic all aluminum bike with reflective logos.

  • Medium fits 5'-5" to 5'-10" people.

  • It has a massive Shimano 11 speed cassette in the rear with a single chain ring in front for no-brainer shifting on the hills and low maintenance.

  • Includes hydraulic 2-piston disc brakes like a sports car and upgraded Specialized Pathfinder TLR 40mm wide racing tires that provide grip on grass and packed gravel yet feature a smooth spot down the middle for quiet and fast riding on the road.

  • Also includes: Fooker super grippy pedals, kickstand and not pictured: Waterproof Comfort Saddle, adjustable bottle cage and phone mount.

  • $1,250 value

  • MUST Pick Up. NO DELIVERY

Raffle Ticket - Between the Waters 2026 Painting
from $22.00

Buy three and save $12

By Bethany S. Durham

16” x 20” acrylic, Value: Priceless.

All proceeds benefit CBES Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore.