The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, on June 22 – 24 in Solomons. This queen of the tall ship fleet will offer public sails and tours. The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging motorists to share the road and be on the lookout for cyclists, particularly Friday, May 18 which is “National Bike to Work Day.” With local groups, counties and municipalities around the State sponsoring Bike to Work activities, more bicycle traffic is expected along...
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The week of May 19-25 2012 is designated as National Safe Boating Week. Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Calvert County is able to accommodate a wide variety of pleasure boats for recreational purposes and it can be a very risky sport. Problems arise with boaters who...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners has designed the week of May 20 – 26 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The service the volunteers provide are a vital public service and are ready to provide lifesaving care twenty four seven. This dramatically increases the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden...
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As part of National Transportation Week, citizens are invited to fill a St. Mary’s County Transit System (STS) bus with non-perishable foods. Donations are critically needed to replenish local food banks. Due to the current economic crisis, organizers of local pantries continue to report higher than normal requests for food from individuals as well...
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Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, recently announced the following charities will be participating in this year’s festival: Calvert Hospice, End Hunger in Calvert County, Project ECHO, Marines helping Marines, Calvert Alliance against Substance Abuse, Hunter’s Hero’s, Animal Relief Fund, Calvert Animal Welfare League, and Humane Society of Calvert. Spirits in the Sky Benefit...
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Maryland International Raceway (MIR) has just completed another phase of improvements targeted at racer safety, event efficiency and boosting the overall MIR fan experience. Improvements include a whole new starting line center section with unique poured concrete walls, concrete slab, Line-X concrete coatings and vinyl wrap graphics. The new center section not only looks...
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Mark your calendar for the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Cancer Survivors’ Day Picnic taking place on Sunday, June 3 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the hospital grounds. Now in its 25th year, the picnic is a community event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion and love as cancer survivors and their families are...
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The Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series for 2012 gets underway Memorial Day weekend with the 25th Hour Band performing on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall, 7PM, Friday May 25, 2012. This will be the first of 19 Friday night concerts that will go through the end of September. All special...
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Eating fresh and eating local will be easier than ever this year at four Calvert County farmers markets. Offering a host of Southern Maryland produce, the Calvert County markets are now open on the following schedule: · Tuesdays in Prince Frederick at Calvert Memorial Hospital Parking lot adjacent to Route 4 3-7 p.m. through November...
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Bret Michaels is set to rock the house on Sunday, May 27 at Calvert Marine Museum with many fan favorites. Michaels started his music career in Pennsylvania where he picked up the guitar. Michaels along with drummer Rikki Rocket, bassist Bobby Dell and strummer Matt Smith started playing the local circuit in 1983. The...
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Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster and Rosita will be visiting Naval Air Station Patuxent River Saturday, May 26 as part of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families. The cast will be joined by Katie, a new military character designed exclusively for military families. The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at...
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On Saturday, May 19 The Center for Life Enrichment and the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s will be helped in large part with the annual CA$H BA$H. The event is one in which attendees can vie for their share of $10,000 in cash prizes throughout the day. Held at the Hollywood Firehouse Carnival Yard,...
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Would you like to find and identify your own fossils? Did you know that the largest exposed seam of Miocene fossils in North America is here in Calvert County at Calvert Cliffs? This explains why even the casual beach comber finds fossilized sharks teeth millions of years old. Learn more about this remarkable natural...
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May 14, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box ,( 301) 863-8151 Local Fishing Report There are still plenty of rockfish in the trophy size (28 inches or better), but the fish are scattered and can be very picky. The trophy season is always hot for the first 10 days, but tends to slow...
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Is your middle school student interested in science, being outdoors, learning by doing, and experimenting? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering the perfect program: the Summer Environmental Institute. This is a very serious name for a fun, hands-on camp experience that will give kids a chance to get out on the water, into the...
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An active, fun-filled day is what the St. Mary’s Fit & Healthy Coalition has planned for its first ever Fit & Healthy Expo on Sunday, May 20 at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in California, Md. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it promises something for everyone, including lots of...
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The Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC) will conduct the Annual Blessing of the Fleet for all boats in the Solomons area on Sunday, May 20, 2012. This ceremony originated many years ago to bless the fishing fleet for a safe and successful season, and is continued to this day for that purpose. SIYC, one...
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My oral surgeon told me about a restaurant; hidden from the main drag, in Leonardtown and said I should try it if I liked seafood. I sure do love seafood so I got a friend one day and off we went to Kevin’s Corner Kafé. The outside of the establishment reminded one of a...
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On Saturday, June 23, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m., the Charles County Tourism & Recreation Expo & Symposium will be held at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf). The Symposium celebrity guest speaker is Charles Mann . . . An athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Mr. Mann is a former twelve-year veteran...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents: “Steal Away-An Evening of Spirituals” On Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will present “Steal Away – An Evening of Spirituals” at the College of Southern Maryland...
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Greenwell is holding two summer camp open house events. Wednesday, May 16 from 4pm – 7pm Saturday, May 19 from noon – 3pm Try some camp activities with a counselor; meet the director; see the park; register for camp! Greenwell offers nine weeks of summer camps including Camp Greenwell, Horse Camp, Int. Horse Camp, Fishing Camp...
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Elizabeth Fazio of Leonardtown, MD is a 2012 graduating senior at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. Elizabeth was crowned the 2011 Queen of Tolerance. A part of the honor of being Miss Queen of Tolerance, she was invited to compete in the Miss Maryland Pageant. The winner of the Miss Maryland Pageant goes on...
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Due to the generosity of book lovers cleaning out their shelves for their Spring cleaning, the Calvert Library is overstocked with a huge assortment of donated books and videos! Help us spin gold out of this lovely stock by coming to the Friends of Calvert Library Super Sidewalk Used Book Sale on Saturday, May...
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Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines with a $15 souvenir tasting glass at the 5th Annual Calvert Wine & Arts Fest Saturday, May 12 ,from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Sunderland. Shop from outstanding Southern Maryland juried artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, children’s crafts, mason jar raffle...
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Local Fishing Report for week of May 7, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Rockfishing was slow this week with a few bright spots here and there. Trollers found the fish hesitant in the cool and windy conditions. A big crab shed on the full moon brought the fish ashore to...
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Students from several local martial arts schools in the Southern Maryland region will be competing Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the 2012 All Star Championship to be held at Patuxent High School in Lusby. This annual tournament, open to the public and sponsored by the US Black Belt Academy Association (USBBAA), is a precursor...
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On Wednesday, May 9, The Sam Grow Band will release its third iTunes single “Get Up” from the new album Reveal. According to Grow, “We rented a studio for 40 days and worked every day, eight hours per day. The first 10 days we wrote and the last 30 days we recorded our album....
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As it turns out the three organizations have quite a lot in common! All three are involved in the community and love to give back whenever they can to help Southern Maryland citizens as much as possible. The three organizations all love a good concert and appreciate the efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum...
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association with the Community Development Corporation celebrated the completion of the Great Mills Road street-scaping project with a parade in the Park on Saturday, May 5. More than 300 participants gathered between Raley’s Home Furnishings and the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department for the grand event. Community groups,...
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April 28, 2012 marked the 34th year for the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland as hundreds gathered on the 560-acre Jefferson Patterson Park site in St. Leonard for The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering. The informational festival highlighted the heritage of the Breton, Cornish, Irish, Manx, Scots, and Welsh. More than 50 clans and societies were...
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Sotterley Plantation’s War of 1812 Living History “The Choice” will be part of the three year national bicentennial commemoration of this war in our region. “The Choice” will take place on June 9th, July 14th, and August 11th, with showings of the performance at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on...
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With stories of local pantries suffering shortages of food in mind and to honor the memory of their teacher, a group of St. Mary’s Ryken students set out to organize what became the most successful food drive in the school’s history. The drive was spearheaded by the “Global Bridges” theology class taught by Mr....
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On May 3, nearly 250 athletes competed in the St. Mary’s Special Olympic Spring Games at Leonardtown High School. Hundreds of fans included family, friends, police officers and public figures that helped to cheer on the athletes. Bocce Ball, Track and Field and bowling were just a few of the competitive games the Olympians playedwith enthusiasm. Check out the...
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Southern Maryland News Net is partnering with St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department to announce this summer’s concert series. The shows begin on June 2 with Eric Church – Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-551-SEAT or at Bayside Toyota during normal business hours. People may also purchase ticket at SLVFD on...
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Young Life 5K and 1 Mile Run 2012 2012 Title Sponsor: CHIC-FIL-A Gold Sponsors: Dean Lumber – Southpoint Church – Two- Guys Collision Center – Wells Fargo – World Gym – Wyle EVENT DETAILS REGISTER NOW AT ACTIVE.COM! Join Young Life members and fans of all ages for the 3rd annual Young Life 5K...
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The second annual Beer Festival will be held at Historic St. Mary’s City Museum on Sunday, May 20, from noon until 6 p.m. Rock to the music of 25th Hour Band and The Piranhas while you enjoy a variety of activities, including special tours of Van Sweringen’s Ordinary (one of the first taverns of...
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The heart of Lexington Park will come alive with an inaugural parade and ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 5 to celebrate the completion of the Great Mills Road Streetscape Project. The $9.7 million project provides infrastructure improvements to further the revitalization of Lexington Park. The parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. at the...
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May 3, 2012 Dear Friend, There are few better ways to celebrate the summer than by enjoying a steaming bucket of Maryland Blue Crabs covered in Old Bay. That’s why I’m so pleased to share that this year, the Maryland Blue Crab population is at a 19-year high! This achievement did not...
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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – April showers bring May fun to Calvert County this month. The county is blooming with great family activities and opportunities to explore rivers, beaches and parks. Tuesdays in May (3-7 p.m.) Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick 410-535-4583 • calvertag.com Seasonal...
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Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 5 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s seventh annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, and boat rides offer something for every member of your family from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum...
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During the week of May 9 to May 16,CalvertCounty will observe “Respect for Law Week”. Through the combined efforts of the Optimist Club of Calvert–Prince Frederick, Optimist Club of Solomons, and the SYB-Lusby Optimist Club, activities are sponsored to inspire “respect for law” among young people through programs to educate them on the jobs...
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Sheriff Mike Evans invites you and your family to join him and his staff on May 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Open House. Please join us for live demonstrations from our K-9 Unit, Police Motors Unit, and Mountain Bike Patrol. There will be static displays...
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Why should kids get to have all the fun this summer? Calvert Library is hosting a reading contest for adults that features great books and prizes! If you are 18 or older, be sure to pick up a game board (or two or three) at your local Calvert Library branch. The contest will run...
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Join SAIC employee Jeff Williamson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons located at 13100 Dowell Road for a reception bene ting The Wounded Warrior Project. Thursday, May 3 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES Prizes will be ra ffled of and there will be a silent auction with an autographed photograph...
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The Calvert Marine Museum would not be the place that it is without the time and talents of so many volunteers. These treasured people assist with daily functions of the museum, First Free Fridays, annual events and activities, summer camps, along with special projects. Last year, a record breaking 27,248 hours of volunteer time...
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By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 The rock-fishing is great as long as you catch them before 8a.m., at least this past week, as the sunlight and tides were triggering the fish early. Maybe the bite will shift to later in the day as conditions change. Trollers did very well all over, with...
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Handbag Consignment Shop, LLC, an online designer handbag consignment shop, recently announced the official launch of the company and its ecommerce site. Taking an unique spin on the traditional consignment shop concept, handbag aficionado and owner of the HandbagConsignmentShop.com, Kimberly Hoctor, wanted to concentrate on bringing authentic designer handbags to the masses, while still...
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As summer approaches, Calvert County residents look forward to the recreational opportunities and seafood delicacies afforded by our local waterways. The Calvert County Health Department reminds residents also to be aware of the potential hazards, including the common Vibrio bacteria. Vibrio, a species of bacteria, are natural inhabitants of sea water. They are found...
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On May 5, 2012 The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will sponsor a parade and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Great Mills Streetscape Project. This event is organized in cooperation with State and county officials, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and various community groups. The parade will start at 10 a.m., and...
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Crabs Hang On Until The 9th For The 2nd Night In A Row 4/28/2012 By: Christian Louis - http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/ Waldorf MD – The Southern Maryland BlueCrabs fell for the second straight ballgame to the Lancaster Barnstormers at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday night, 3-2. During a cold and wet third game of the four game...
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I headed up to Dunkirk on a Wednesday to meet a friend for lunch. My sister-in-law had told me previously about a place called Chesapeake Grille and Deli so I decided it might be a good place to go. It was very easy to find as it was located in Country Plaza Shopping Center....
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For Calvert’s fourth Green Expo the weather was perfect with mild temperatures and no rain. There were extensive exhibits all along the circle at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center. There were people walking around and stopping at various exhibits to talk to the experts on the subject of how to” Go Green”. Mark...
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Home2 Suites by Hilton along with Cherry Cove Hospitality, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its newest hotel in Lexington Park Patuxent River NAS, Md. with an announcement of a charitable community partnership, as well as a ribbon-cutting dedication and reception. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Wounded Warriors Program has been selected as...
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming beloved family musical Annie. People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The show runs July 27 to Aug. 12, with the possibility of an extension through Aug. 19. Auditions will be held May 5, 7 and 9 at Three...
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The Silent Rank Sisterhood continues to expand its services and support our military troops. To help them carry out their mission, they will host a Spaghetti Dinner on April 29th from 5pm to 8pm at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In keeping with the Sisterhood’s endeavor to encourage others to eat locally,...
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The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the start of the Friday Night Farmers’ Market season. The market will be open every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., May 4, 2012 through October 26, 2012. As in the past years, your favorite vendors will be returning with bedding plants; fruits and vegetables;...
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Calvert County’s Green Team is showcasing a year’s worth of work on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center on Dowell Road. It will also be the grand opening of Annmarie’s new artLab in the Arts Building. It is Annmarie’s new upcycling center, where visitors of all...
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Whether you like to run or walk, make your steps count this June: Join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland. The CCSO will host the Torch Run on June 7 to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. Three routes – a 4-mile route...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities April 27, 2012 – May 4, 2012 Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe; Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Department of Aging Center...
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In satiric romp As Bees in Honey Drown, by Douglas Carter Beane, Evan Wyler, a young writer, is the latest “hot young thing” to hit New York City. He finds himself in the irresistible clutches of one Alexa Vere de Vere, who promises him fame and fortune — and takes him on a whirlwind...
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SOLOMONS, MD — Sail Solomons will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 5th from 12 – 4 pm at their new location at Zahniser’s Yachting Center (245 C St, Solomons). This is a great opportunity to climb aboard the Sail Solomons fleet of cruising yachts and daysailers. Prospective new sailors and salty sailors...
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Poodle skirts and letterman jackets will be all the rage at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Relay for Life Team’s 50’s Sock Hop Dinner & Dance. Join the team at Bowles Farms on Saturday, April 28 at 5 p.m. for a night of dinner and dancing. Enjoy a Fried Chicken dinner, cupcakes by Farmer’s...
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The Center for Children is hosting its 4th Annual Touch A Truck Festival on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Regency Furniture/Blue Crabs Stadium in conjunction with the Blue Crabs home opening weekend. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children over one....
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A steady stream of rockfish came into the Tackle Box on opening day for photos and citations. Trollers found the fish in the Potomac, lower and upper bay, using umbrella rigs, tandem rigs, daisy chains, big spoons and surgical eels. Terms like “wide open,” “jumping in the boat,” and “plenty of fish” were used...
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John Dennis (Denny) Murray lost his battle with cancer on February 3, 2012. He was a well known builder and developer in Calvert County and was instrumental in the development of Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and spent many hours and resources to see the vision of the Garden come to fruition. Denny’s...
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Leave your car behind and cycle to work on Friday, May 18, for Bike to Work Day 2012. This event last year drew a record-breaking 11,000 participants. The continually growing event has launched a new website and has opened online registration. The first 11,000 bicyclists who register and attend will receive a free Bike...
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Love Nature Time at Greenwell? Now your child can enjoy even more outdoor fun with Nature Time Camp! The Greenwell Foundation is offering two sessions of this new camp during the summer of 2012. Each session is four hours per day, three days a week. Sessions: July 10, 11 & 12 and July 31,...
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Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce a special gift for all mothers on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012. From Noon ~ 4 p.m., mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at HALF PRICE! We welcome you and your mother to stroll the exquisite blooming gardens, walk the plantation grounds...
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CALIFORNIA, MD – April 27, 2012 – 3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, an event planning company, recently announced information about the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo set for Saturday, April 28. WHAT: A first of its kind, the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo, is a regional, tri-county event focusing on women and...
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Summer is near! Today marks the 31st annual Solomons Tiki Bar opening. The annual rite of passage draws thousands from far and near to the iconic bar to kick off the summer long party at 12 noon. With an early morning fog and clouds giving way for bright warm skies, the crowds are...
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The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation is welcoming springtime with Spring Family Fun Splash Day on Saturday, April 28, 1-4 p.m., at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center located at 130 Auto Drive in Prince Frederick. The event will feature free activities with paid admission including an inflatable obstacle course, raft races,...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks is offering lifeguard training for those interested in becoming a lifeguard. The training will be held at the Great Mills Pool from May 2 – May 10, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and is a 25 hour course. Participants must first pass a swim test held on May...
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Students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School recently donated more than $3,600 to the American Heart Association through its Hoops for Heart fundraiser campaign. Participants gave donations at the school and through the American Heart Association’s website as a part of February’s National Heart Health month. Top donators included seventh graders Kalvin Mosley and...
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Enjoy specialty cruises all year long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic landmark....
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Volunteers giving over 100 hours of service in 2011 are pictured left to right: George Brstilo, Jan Turner, Mary Hyatt, Marilyn Grace, County Commissioner Cindy Jones, Duff Bailey, Eileen Amole, Delegate Johnny Wood, Shirley Leyland, Mary Jane Palmby, and Grace Hutchinson. The volunteers of the Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation...
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3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, an event planning company, recently announced the Southern Maryland Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo (SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo) is set for April 28, 2012, 10:00am-3:00pm at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD. A first of its kind, the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo, is...
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On April 7, 2012 St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center personnel took part, along with over 340 participants, in the Fifth Annual “Looking for Trouble 5K Race/Walk and Kids Fun Run” to benefit St. Mary’s Community Mediation Center. Runners of all ages arrived dressed in their favorite Easter or spring-themed costumes. Sheriff...
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Celebrate Earth Day 2012 in Leonardtown Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Get the whole family involved – Come spend Earth Day in Leonardtown, MD! Talk to experts in soil and water conservation, animal rescue, solar energy, gardening, and recycling. See painting and yarn spinning demonstrations and live animal exhibits....
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The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is asking for the community’s support and sponsorship for our “Luau with the Blue Crabs” fundraising event at a Blue Crabs baseball game. We are working with the team to help raise funds for the Forrest Center’s student organizations and programs. Several of our student...
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The College of Southern Maryland hosted a spirited day of robotics competition April 14 for area elementary and middle school students at its La Plata Campus that included 52 teams from 28 schools, hundreds of students and hundreds of parents, grandparents, siblings, judges and referees. Top performers for the day included, Esperanza Middle School...
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When Sotterley mansion fell into disrepair in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elizabeth Harman said “you can close a house; you can’t close a garden.” She and others got permission to work on the gardens while finances were sorted out to maintain the home. So they researched and worked to bring back the...
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What is the greatest benefit of donating to the Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run? Supporters of the Torch Run help give Maryland’s children and adults with mental retardation and/or closely related developmental disabilities the opportunity to discover their talents and gifts through the year-round programs of sport training and athletic competition offered by Special...
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To celebrate The Newtowne Players’ participation in the Eastern States Theatre Association Original Works Festival this April, the theater is pleased to host a send-off for the cast and crew of Headquarters. The Newtowne Players will perform Headquarters, an original one-act play by local author Peter E. Abresch, on Wednesday, April 18 at 7...
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The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce held breakfast with the Legislatures on Monday at the Holiday Inn at Solomons. In attendance were Maryland Senate President Mike Miller, Senator Roy Dyson, House Minority Leader Tony O’Donnell and Delegate Mark Fisher. Each of the politicians had their own take on the recent legislative session. Regarding the...
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this weekend. The...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools announces the selection of Ms. Bernadette Scheetz, a mathematics teacher at Esperanza Middle School, as its 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. “Ms. Scheetz is the model of excellence in education who will represent our school system well,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools. “Her passion for teaching...
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Marie Croke from Hollywood, Maryland was honored Sunday night, April 15th, at the 28th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The annual event celebrated the winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests (www.writersofthefuture.com) before a packed hall of...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) had 13 linemen competing in equipment operations, apprentice, and journeyman events at the 10th annual Gaff ’n’ Go Lineman’s Rodeo held at the Caroline County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Ruther Glen, Virginia, on March 31, 2012. More than 80 linemen from 13 electric utilities located in Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky,...
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The 2011 Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of two grants aimed at raising awareness and concern for the productivity of the Patuxent River and its life. The PRAD committee, through proceeds from its annual October festival, makes grant awards to non-profit organizations that either provide educational programs...
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Patuxent Habitat for Humanity has announced that the proceeds from its fourth annual ReStore Recycled Art Show on May 4 will be dedicated to funding its next home being constructed by Chief Petty Officers stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. “The Recycled Art Show is a great way for the community to support...
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Gardening Workshop #I at Sotterley Rick Davis: Flower Arranging & Design Saturday, May 5th – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. In the first of three gardening workshops, Rick Davis, Owner and Lead Creative Directorthe award-winning D.C. based floral and event design firm Amaryllis, Inc., brings his expertise to Sotterley. As an innovative leader in the field...
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Anchored – The Greatest Show of All Time! April 14, 2:00 & 6:00 pm Take a Bow Performing Arts will be performing ‘Anchored- The Greatest Show of All Time!’ on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. at North Point High School in Waldorf. A traveling circus complete with a ring master and...
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., The Town of North Beach will dedicate the new Department of Public Works (DPW) Building and Wetlands Overlook Park, both located at the northern end of Dayton Avenue. In attendance will be Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.; Delegate Mark Fisher; Sue Kullen representing Ben...
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The owner of Personalized Touch Catering, LLC, Patty Sparks after 15 years is having fun doing exactly what she enjoys, and owes it all to the support of the community. “I have been catering for 15 years but since Oct. 2011 have gone to full-time catering and gave up my 9-5 job during the...
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Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown to sign legislation to protect public education and improve Marylanders’ quality of life. The Governor signed into law the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) bill and the Maryland Health Improvement and Disparities...
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Getting what you really want is now a reality and so close to home in Solomons! A new Gift Registry program in time for Mother’s Day has been launched at the Calvert Marine Museum Store. It’s FREE and easy to participate – just stop by and have some fun choosing exactly what you want...
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The Blue Crabs have announced plans for their annual season-opening Fan Fest celebration at Regency Furniture Stadium, scheduled for Saturday, April 14. It will take place from 10a.m. to 2p.m. This year’s event will also feature the 2nd Annual St. Charles Running Festival along with the Charles County Youth League Opening Day Festivities. The...
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NTP Review of “As Bees in Honey Drown”
They go by many names: grifter, swindler, con artist, charlatan. Whatever the name, the game is still the same: the con. It is the oldest trick in the book, but somehow many still fall for it. Maybe it is because people are desperate for fame and fortune, or caught up in the moment and...
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