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Prince of La Plata Daryl Thompson Receives Third ALPB Pitcher of The Year Award

Prince of La Plata Daryl Thompson Receives Third ALPB Pitcher of The Year Award

(October 5th, 2022, Waldorf, MD) The Atlantic League’s highest pitching honor comes home to none other than the Prince of LaPlata himself, Daryl Thompson. This is Thompson’s third POTY award, the most of any pitcher in ALPB history! Thompson began his professional career when he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 8th...
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Leonardtown Halloween Movie Fest at Port of Leonardtown Park on October 22, 2022

Leonardtown Halloween Movie Fest at Port of Leonardtown Park on October 22, 2022

Calling all ghosts and ghouls, ninjas and ballerinas, join us for an exciting evening of Halloween fun at the Port of Leonardtown Park (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650) when the Town of Leonardtown and Port of Leonardtown Winery Presents The Leonardtown Halloween Movie Festival in the Park on Saturday, October 22nd from...
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Historic Sotterley Growing for Good Event Set for October 1st and 2nd is CANCELLED Due to Weather, Pumpkin Painting is Still a Go!

Historic Sotterley Growing for Good Event Set for October 1st and 2nd is CANCELLED Due to Weather, Pumpkin Painting is Still a Go!

Historic Sotterley is sad to announce that we need to cancel our volunteer Growing for Good event this weekend.  We were excited to have volunteers join us to sort, box, and distribute food to our food pantries, but our wonderful partners in the food pantries have let us know that many need to close...
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Rocktoberfest 2022 in La Plata Set for October 1st is Cancelled Due to Weather

Rocktoberfest 2022 in La Plata Set for October 1st is Cancelled Due to Weather

Due to the potential severe weather, we have made the decision to cancel Rocktoberfest 2022, scheduled for October 1st. The steady rain and winds predicted over the next few days would impact the event set up and could ultimately cause damage to our tents along with our stage and music equipment. The safety of...
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54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet is Cancelled

54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet is Cancelled

UPDATE 9/29/2022: The club leadership had a long meeting this evening regarding the Blessing of the Fleet. Cancelling this event is not something we take lightly since it is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It is very hard, almost impossible to post a rain date for the Blessing. We start planning this event...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Fair Traffic Plan for 135th Annual Calvert County Fair Starting Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Fair Traffic Plan for 135th Annual Calvert County Fair Starting Wednesday, September 28, 2022

For safety purposes, a special traffic plan will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022 (Youth Day), Saturday, October 1st, and Sunday, October 2nd. No vehicles will be allowed to turn left off of Rt. 231 into the fairgrounds during those hours. An alternate route would be...
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Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates 44th Year of Patuxent River Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Admission is FREE!

Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates 44th Year of Patuxent River Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Admission is FREE!

Patuxent River Appreciation Day (PRAD), one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals, celebrates its 44th year on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum admission is FREE all day. This year’s event will feature a weekend’s-worth...
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St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church’s 1st Annual “Blessing of the Beer” Festival on October 22, 2022 in Hollywood

St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church’s 1st Annual “Blessing of the Beer” Festival on October 22, 2022 in Hollywood

St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church’s 1st Annual “Blessing of the Beer” Festival is scheduled for October 22, 2022 from 12-6 pm on the St. John’s grounds in Hollywood, MD. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s School. In keeping with the Southern Maryland tradition of the Blessing of the Fleet, and in celebrating the...
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Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022!

Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022!

The Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will begin at 9 a.m. at Texas Roadhouse in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022. (located at 103 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646) We will assemble for our annual group photo at 8:45 a.m. No registration is required, just wear this...
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75th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is Back in Town! From September 22 – 25

75th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is Back in Town! From September 22 – 25

It’s that time again! Load the family in the car and head over to the 2022 St. Mary’s County Fair for four days of excitement with rides, food, vendors, and so much more! Take in the sounds and sights of livestock readying for judging, the enjoyment of dance troupes, the aroma of carnival food,...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 20, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 20, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners recognized Constitution Week, International Underground Railroad Month and National Senior Activity Center Month with Proclamations. John Richards, President of the St....
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October 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

October 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Let the festivities begin! Come join us in celebrating the Patuxent River during PRAD and help teach future generations of its importance. To commemorate CMM’s 50th Anniversary, we invite you to attend the glamourous Bugeye Ball on October 15th. For information on these events and more visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com  Wednesday through Friday, the month of...
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Local Nonprofit Hopes Upcoming Fundraiser Will Break Records for Cancer Patients – Event Held Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Local Nonprofit Hopes Upcoming Fundraiser Will Break Records for Cancer Patients – Event Held Wednesday, October 12, 2022

After a record-breaking fundraiser last year raising over $17,911 in donations, A Message of HOPE Cancer Fund is looking to raise the bar once again on donations. A Message of HOPE Cancer Fund, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Southern Maryland, will be hosting their 8th Annual “Bras and Drawers for the Cause” on...
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6th Annual Wheels and Wings Car Show at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on September 24, 2022

6th Annual Wheels and Wings Car Show at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on September 24, 2022

Join us for the 6th Annual Wheels & Wings Car Show at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Enjoy parking directly next to your favorite USN Aircraft. Registered car attendees get museum access for themselves and a passenger for the day of the show. To register, donate, buy t-shirts,...
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Aeropark Farmer’s Market to be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022

Aeropark Farmer’s Market to be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022

The next “Fly-In” Market will be help on September 11th, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive, bike, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop...
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Indigenous Heritage Day at Historic St. Mary’s City – September 10, 2022

Indigenous Heritage Day at Historic St. Mary’s City – September 10, 2022

Join Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) for Indigenous Heritage Day from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The annual event will be filled with ongoing demonstrations in the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit area of the outdoor museum. Indigenous Heritage Day will be a culturally enriching family event for all ages and a...
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September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Ahoy, Me Hearties! As we embark on a new month and welcome the fall season, we invite everyone to take advantage of the bountiful programs CMM has to offer. A complete listing of programs and activities is available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday through Friday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2...
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St Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Announces the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

St Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Announces the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament (formerly known as the Scott Verbic Golf Tournament) to be held Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. The event has generated over $185,000 in its 25-year history. Proceeds from the event...
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Comes Back to Southern Maryland at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 20, 2022

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Comes Back to Southern Maryland at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 20, 2022

The Budds Creek Motocross Park located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, is hosting the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on August 20, 2022 Schedule: 8:00 am Practice & Qualifying 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) 3:00 pm Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) Ticket Info: Saturday General Admission:...
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Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Back in Person for 25th Anniversary After Consecutive Virtual Events, This Local Favorite is Back at Port Tobacco Location

Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Back in Person for 25th Anniversary After Consecutive Virtual Events, This Local Favorite is Back at Port Tobacco Location

On September 10, 2022, the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction is back in person for the milestone 25th anniversary. All proceeds from this year’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will support the Emergency Department modernization project, which will expand the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center’s...
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Calvert County Department of Economic Development Invites Citizens to Celebrate Summer’s Bounty During National Farmers Market Week

Calvert County Department of Economic Development Invites Citizens to Celebrate Summer’s Bounty During National Farmers Market Week

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development invites citizens to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, now through August 13, 2022, by visiting one of Calvert County’s four farmers market locations for fresh, local produce, meats, seafood and other local value-added products. “Farmers markets play an essential role in communities by offering opportunities for connection...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Host New Activities – Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Host New Activities – Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

Families, children and adults of all ages can enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting either St. Clement’s Island Museum or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on select Saturdays of the month, August through December 2022. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning...
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Airport Farmer’s Market to be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022

Airport Farmer’s Market to be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022

Come shop local at the “Fly-in” Farmer’s Market for fresh summer-time goods. You don’t need an airplane to come, you can drive, walk, or bike also! There will be a bounty of unique, locally grown and produced items to make your summer cooking special. The market runs from 9am to 1pm and is indoors,...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Carnival 2022 – 5 Things You Need To Know

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Carnival 2022 – 5 Things You Need To Know

Stop by and support their annual carnival at Route 4 and Dares Beach Road in the heart of Prince Frederick, Md. There is no entry fee. Enjoy food, rides, games and plenty of F-U-N. The PFVFD food tent will be up and running. ➡️ HOURS AND DATES OF OPERATION: August 2 – 6, 2022...
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Calvert County National Night Out – August 2, 2022

Calvert County National Night Out – August 2, 2022

National Night Out is today!! Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Calvert County has participated in NNO since the early 1990s. Enjoy some photos from previous events and don’t forget to join this year’s participants. A list with all the details (location and time) can be found below, and at www.Hope4Calvert.org Bayside Forest 6 pm –...
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