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COUNTY NEWS Legislative Package Public Hearing Fails to Draw the Public The Calvert Gazette

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A joint public hearing with the Calvert Board of County Commissioners and local state senators and delegates on Dec. 3 for the proposed legislative package lacked one thing – the public.

Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R-29C) lamented the lack of attendance, saying the legislative package discussion used to “pack the room.”

In attendance were the Board of County Commissioners, Senators Thomas V. Mike Miller (D-27) and Roy Dyson (D29) and Delegates Mark Fisher (R-27B) and James E. Proctor, Jr. (D-27A), along with O’Donnell.

In the crowd were representatives from the Office of Finance and Budget and the Calvert

County Board of License Commissioners, aka the liquor board. The county health officer, Dr. Laurence Polsky, was absent, which drew comment from Fisher and O’Donnell because they wanted to ask him questions about an item he proposed for the legislative packet that would “authorize health departments to retain collected fees for provided services under certain circumstances.”

Commissioner Susan Shaw explained Polsky was at a training seminar in Baltimore, which O’Donnell said did not excuse him from sending a representative to the public hearing.

The liquor board proposedseveral of the items in the package, seven of 15 in total.

The board had representation at the meeting, board members Malcolm Funn and Beth Swoap along with board attorney Robert Da-

The Board of County Commissioners considers proposed law changes.

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Temporary Closure of Armory Road in Prince Frederick Scheduled as Improvement Project Progresses A portion of Armory Road in Prince Frederick will be closed to traffic during the evening and overnight beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, for the installation of a sewer line.

The work is part of the Armory Road/Chesapeake Boulevard improvement project. Temporary detour signage and barricades will be set up at the intersections of Armory and Dares Beach roads and Armory and Fairground roads. Motorists will detour along Fairground Road to travel between Dares Beach Road and Main Street. Armory Road will re-open before 5 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11.

The four-phase project will result in Armory Road improvements including wider shoulders, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and more. The road’s name will change to Chesapeake Boulevard and a traffic circle will be installed at its intersection with Dares Beach Road. The project is part of the larger Prince Frederick loop road.

Details of the project can be found at www.co.cal.md.us/roadproject. The website includes regular updates as the project progresses and features maps and information on its four phases.

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malouji, but O’Donnell questioned the lack of license holders in the audience. They would be directly affected by changes to the liquor laws proposed by the liquor board, he said, and asked if they had been informed of the changes. Swoap said the board intends to send a letter outlining the proposed modifications to the current liquor laws, which include eliminating bottle clubs, creating a refillable container license and creating a special type of special permit for events “conducted by an organization or group of individuals sponsoring a benefit for an individual or organization in dire need of financial assistance, wherein the sponsor receives none of the proceeds

from the sale of alcoholic beverages.”

Swoap explained some licenses were granted in the past that the board did not technically have the authority to grant and the current board is seeking to ensure the full legality of actions they take. Miller approved the changes, saying the current liquor laws in Calvert are “antiquated” and should be brought more in line with surrounding jurisdictions.

For more information, or to view the full legislative package, visit www.co.cal.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS Festival of Trees Celebrates Silver Anniversary The Calvert Gazette

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The Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center in Prince Frederick.

The event spanned two buildings, with 61 trees, dozens of vendors and more than 100 volunteers helping to make it a success. The Festival of Trees is a major annual fundraiser for Calvert Hospice, helping to offset the cost of running the Burnett Calvert Hospice House.

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COUNTY NEWS Southern Maryland Young Democrats Prepare for Legislative Session

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Southern Maryland Young Democrats are gearing up for the coming legislative session and election year.

Traditionally, each county has its own Young Democrats chapter, according to Southern Maryland Young Democrats President Duwane Rager.

Maintaining a steady membership has been difficult because the young adults in the area move away. By reaching out to the tri-county area instead of focusing on one county, the Young Democrats can build a strong base of members, Rager said.

Currently, the group has members from two high schools in Calvert County and one high school in Charles County and in addition to approximately 15 members ranging in age from their late teens to early 30s. Like the rest of the

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population, young adults are a mix of Republicans and Democrats. Most of them are looking for a way to get involved.

Joining Young Democrats, or one of the other young adult groups in the area, is a good way to be involved and be active, something the area needs, Rager said.

The young democrats goal is to raise awareness of politics among young adults at the county and state level, Rager said.

The current goal is to become familiar with issues that will come up during the 2014 legislative session, such as tax increases and environmental concerns.

The group won’t endorse any candidates until the primaries are over, Rager said, but they will be involved with campaigns. Rager himself is running the campaign for delegate candidate Sue Kullen.

For more information, visit www. calvertdemocrats.com/YoungDems.html. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Ian Mcclain Award Presentation by Congressman Steny Hoyer The Congressional Award Bronze Medal was presented to Ian McClain by Congressman Steny Hoyer on Nov. 19. The Congressional Award is Congress’ first and only award specifically for youth. It was established by Congress in 1979 by the passage of Public Law 96-114, The Congressional Award Act, to recognize initiative, service and achievement in young people, by recognizing the setting and meeting of goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition or exploration. Ian’s public service included planning and construction of five footbridges for the American Chestnut Land Trust along the recently opened Prince Frederick to the Bay Overlook Trail. Ian also participated in the restoration of coral reefs in the Florida Keys as part of his adventure requirement. Ian is a 2013 graduate of Congressman Hoyer, Ian McClain, and his father, Ron McHuntingtown High School.

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A Pre-Feast 5K

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Runners dusted off their turkey hats, braved freezing temperatures and got up at dawn on Thanksgiving Day for the second annual Project ECHO Strut your Stuffing Turkey Trot.

More runners pre-registered for this year’s event, according to Project ECHO Executive Director Trisha Gipson. With 450 participants, this year’s Turkey Trot had 100 more runners than last year.

The rainy weather during the days leading up to the Turkey Trot likely discouraged runners, she said. There

were fewer day-of registrations than last year, but everyone who came out was enthusiastic. Some even dressed up as turkeys in recognition of the holiday.

“I can never get over that event,” Gipson said. “Everyone is always so happy.”

She credited Project ECHO’s high school marketing committee for the increased participation, saying the young adults involved made a huge effort to advertise the event in the community.

For more information, visit www.projectecho.net. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Bonnie, left, Dorothy and Kim Zwissler came out to strut their stuff.

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COUNTY NEWS Hospital Foundation Board Welcomes New Members The Calvert Gazette

The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members – Maria Lubrano of Dunkirk, Bob Carpenter of Chesapeake Beach and Darren Rickwood of Port Republic. The 11-member board is comprised of local residents who volunteer their time and talents to raise funds for expansion projects, new technology and healthcare scholarships.

“We are thrilled to have them on board,” said CMH Foundation Director Dixie Miller. “Their experience and expertise will be a valuable asset in helping us to continually strategize the growth of the foundation that will benefit our community.”

She went on to add, “We look forward to their contributions, both as business leaders and as active and concerned community volunteers.”

Carpenter, who is currently serving his second term on the Chesapeake Beach Town Council, is president and founder of Chesapeake Beach Consulting, a full-service public opinion research and strategic consulting business and also owns Celebrate with Travel.

He has worked in politics and public affairs for over 30 years. Active in the community, Carpenter has served as president of the Beach Trolley Association and was on the board of the Calvert Marine Museum. Additionally, he has raised funds for numerous non-profit organizations including the Arts Council of Calvert County and in 2008 chaired the annual Cancer Gala with his late wife, Pat. Carpenter said he looks forward to working with fellow board members in supporting Calvert Memorial Hospital,

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which he considers to be vital to the community.

As a mortgage consultant, Rickwood specializes in providing financial services and loan options for homebuyers. “At First Home Mortgage, we understand the importance of being active community members who use our industry knowledge and practical skills to help local organizations advance their causes,” he said.

Lubrano, the mother of three, has owned and operated several restaurants in Maryland and nearby states. Over the past 32 years, she has trained, managed and mentored over 1,000 employees. Currently, she and her husband, Sal, own and operate Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurants in Dunkirk and Prince Frederick.

“Helping to support our community hospital makes all of us at Mamma Lucia feel good and we are honored to do our part,” said Lubrano, who also serves on the Foundation Harvest Ball Committee and co-chairs the sponsorship committee.

She went on to add, “The hospital is an important resource for all of us who live and work in the county. I use Calvert Memorial often for our three children, my mother and myself. So, we want to do the best we can to make sure that our community hospital has what it needs to provide excellent health care.”

They join board members Michelle Frazer, a retired learning specialist, Kathy Dickinson of Dickinson Jewelers, Karen O’Brien of Curtis Investment Group and Robin Henshaw of PraiseVoice Studio in Sunderland.

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Program 5th to 7th, December, 2013

his weekend we invite you to stroll through the candle lit streets of Solomons and experience the sights and sounds of the holidays. Follow thousands of luminaries to find businesses open to welcome visitors. Shop for gifts, dine, and enjoy refreshments.

Tonight, Thursday 5th December, don’t miss our Black & White Gala Christmas Party at the Back Creek Bistro, all welcome, RSVP. Tickets $30 per person plus tax & gratuities, payment at the door.

Friday 6th December at 6pm, enjoy the arrival of Santa delivered by the SVFD and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the River Walk pavilion.

Friday 6th December at 7pm, 7pm entertain the children at a puppet show at Our Lady Star of the Sea, and see the live Nativity scene.

Saturday 7th December, start out with Breakfast with Santa at Isaac’s Restaurant from 8am. RSVP. Saturday 7th December, come out to watch & cheer the Lighted Boat Parade around 6:15pm (weather permitting).

The parade will start in Back Creek and will end up in front of the River Walk.

See our printed programs available at several businesses around Solomons, also at the Solomons Information Center.

Toys For Tots bins at SMSA, West Marine, Spring Cove Marina, Community Bank of Chesapeake, Roy Rogers, Zahniser’s Yachting Center. Please bring unwrapped toys.

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attorney Mark Davis, president; Lynette Entzian of Locust Lane Farm in Lothian, vice president; Michael Cox of Calvert Wealth Management, treasurer and Cindy Parlett of Wilson & Parlett, secretary.

Established in 1989, the CMH Foundation organizes several major fundraisers throughout the year, including a casino night, a golf tournament and a black-tie gala. For more information about the foundation’s activities or to make a gift, call 410-535-8178 or visit www.calverthosital.org.

Pictured, from left, are new Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation board members Darren Rickwood, Maria Lubrano and Bob Carpenter.

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There’s a New Car Wash in Town

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With winter closing in quickly, there won’t be many good days to get your car washed before spring. Fortunately, there is a new car wash in town - Huntington Auto Spa. Huntingtown Auto Spa is the fourth Auto Spa location in Maryland for WLR Automotive Group, Inc. WLR Automotive Group Inc., is headquartered in Frederick, Md., and is celebrating 25 years in business.

The company operates 17 vehicle maintenance, repair, and car wash facilities throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Serving more than 300,000 customers each year, The Lube Centers, The Auto Spas, and The Auto Repairs are committed to the highest quality service and providing an exceptional experience for their customers.

“Opening this new location has been a wonderful and exciting opportunity,” said John Gay, Managing Auto Spa locations collect food for the holidays.

Partner of The Auto Spas, in a press release. “Huntingtown is a great community and we are thrilled to be a part of it! We couldn’t have done this without our excellent customers and staff.”

The Huntingtown Auto Spa celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 1.

In an effort to get involved in the community, WLR Automotive Group, Inc. organized a Feeding Families food drive, running Nov. 1 through 15, to help feed 20 families throughout their service area. The drive collected 1,159 food items. The food was distributed in baskets along with cutlery and Thanksgiving Day turkeys.

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“The amount of food was far more than expected,” said Randy Simpson, President and CEO of WLR Automotive Group, Inc, in a press release. “The touching part about all of this is to hear the stories of the people this food is going to help.”

This was the first year WLR Automotive Group held the Feeding Families event and they plan to participate again next November.

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Punishment Coast Guard Shows Appreciation for Sheriff’s Office and Special Operations Team On Thursday, Nov. 21, members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 23-06 Drum Point) presented a certificate of appreciation to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team for their continued support of the Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Safety Program.

Accepting the award was Captain Steve Jones, Patrol Commander, Lt. Dave Payne, S.O.T., and DFC Chris Sloane. Payne and Sloane are both members of S.O.T. and play a crucial part in implementing and adhering boaters to rules of the program.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

During the week of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,172 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Destruction of Property Case #13-69611: Someone broke the door on a barn at the Bennett Hughes Tree Farm on Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick sometime between Nov. 22 and 27. It did not appear that entry was made and nothing was taken. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Theft Case #13-69883: On Nov. 28 at 7:40 p.m. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky was advised by a Dunkirk Walmart Loss Prevention Officer that he had observed a woman shoplift a Garmin Nuvi GPS unit valued at over $70. Britny Lee Blankenship, 23 of Bowie, was cited with theft under $100.

Theft Case #13-69964: On Nov. 29 at 9:05 a.m. DFC J. Denton responded to the Prince Frederick Safeway for the report of a shoplifter in custody. Three women had been observed leaving the store, two of the women each had a cart full of groceries they had not paid for. One of the women was stopped before she exited. The second woman, Buffy Jo Wilson, 37 of Huntingtown, was detained after she left the store and was cited with theft less than $1,000.

CDS Violation Case #13-69991: DFC R. Wilson made a traffic stop on Nov. 29 at 12:06 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lusby Giant store. He found the driver, identified as Kevin Delonte Acord, 20 of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia. Acord was cited with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a pen tube used to inhale a controlled dangerous substance.

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Burglary: On Nov. 25 at 6:57 p.m., Trooper Matthews responded to the 900 block of Main St. in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. Investigation revealed that a door to an enclosed carport was broken into. The suspect then attempted to open a door to the residence but was unsuccessful. Investigation continues.

Possession of Oxycodone & Morphine: On Nov. 27 at 2:22 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle at Dares Beach Rd. and Armory Rd. for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed that Tammy A. Ross, 53 of Lexington Park, was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Ross was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On Nov. 28 at 10:14 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Kimberly L. Putt, 21 of Laurel, and Mario A. Meza Chavez, 21 of Hanover, were found to be in possession of marijuana. They were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Destruction of Property Case #13-69997: Unknown suspect(s) shot a dog in the yard of a home on Scenic Way in Port Republic on Nov. 29 between 10 and 10:13 a.m.

The owner reports that the dog came back inside bleeding badly and was taken to Prince Frederick Animal Hospital where he was not expected to live. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC W. Wells at 410-535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880 to report information anonymously.

Burglary Case #13-70072: A home in the 1000 block of Adobe Drive in Lusby was burglarized sometime between Nov. 28 and 29 and over $4,000 in property was taken and $1,000 in damage was done. Cpl. B. Gray is continuing the investigation.

CDS, Weapon Violations Case #13-70226: On Nov. 30 at 9:11 p.m. Cpl. B. Gray conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 and Southern Connector Boulevard in Lusby. Cpl. Gray, assisted by DFC R. Kampf, found the driver, Tammy Lisa Gatton, 53 of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs and a weapon. She was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device, and carrying a loaded shotgun.

CDS Violation Case #13-70720: On Dec. 1 at 1:55 a.m. DFC R. Cress made a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 260 and Mt. Harmony Road in Owings. He arrested and charged the driver, Noel Huston, 41 of Crofton, with possession of a schedule II drug: Methadone, and use of drug paraphernalia; a pill bottle.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In the light of a more than $2 million project funding gap for the 2014-2015 school year, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering a retirement incentive in an effort to save money.

When a similar incentive was offered last year, 59 employees took advantage of it and saved the public schools more than $1 million, according to Acting Director of Human Resources Victoria Karol.

The incentive will be offered during the month of December according to a notice sent to all Calvert County Public Schools employees. This is a one-time offer for the 2013-2014 school year.

According to the notice, Employees who wish to be considered for this offering must complete and submit the “Retirement Incentive Application Form” between Dec. 2 and Jan. 6, 2014 and indicate an effective date of retirement of July 1, 2014. “…Incentive offers will be made on a first-come,

first-served basis recorded at the time the completed application is submitted in person to the Human Resources Department,” the notice reads.

CCPS will provide a one-time payment equal to 7 percent of the eligible employee’s FY14 salary. In addition, CCPS will pay 100 percent of the cost of retiree health insurance benefits for an individual plan offered through CCPS for a maximum of one year beginning July 1, 2014 for retirees of any age.

Employees considering retirement must meet the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) eligibility requirements for normal or early service retirement and have a minimum of five years of creditable service with CCPS. The decision to offer a retirement incentive was made after the Nov. 21 Board of Education meeting, according to Board of Education president Eugene Karol. The incentive has two benefits, he said. The first is to encourage employees considering retirement to declare their intent early and allow CCPS to find the most qualified candidate to replace them. The second

is that employees who retire are often at the top of the pay scale. Their successors come in lower on the scale, which saves the public schools money, which can help close the projected funding gap.

Retirement is voluntary, Karol said.

“We’re not pushing them out by any stretch.”

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Patuxent Elementary Bands Together to Help Those in Need

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Patuxent Elementary School family is making sure everyone is taken care of during the holiday season.

During Thanksgiving, nine families, consisting of 16 adults and 21 children, received turkey dinners with all the fixings, said PES Counselor Guyle Glenn.

The turkeys were distributed already cooked, which proved to be a godsend for one father, Glenn said. He was trying to make a full Thanksgiving dinner for his two girls during their first holiday after he and his wife were divorced. He asked Glenn how to Photo courtesy of Guyle Glenn cook a turkey and started crying when she told him A single father was grateful for the donation of an already cooked they came pre-cooked. turkey to his family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

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During the drive, parents can come in and pick gifts for their children from the donations. More than 50 percent of Patuxent Elementary’s population is on the Free and Reduced Meal program, Glenn said.

Many parents would have to choose between food and a present for Christmas.

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The Huntingtown High School Dance Team is gearing up for their second annual Holiday Craft Show, Silent Auction and Dinner.

The silent auction items will include gift certificates, baskets of goodies and holiday décor, according to Dance Team Coach Rachel Dove. Instead of a silent auction with people placing bids on a sheet, the team will sell tickets and people can place as many tickets as they want in each items container. A winning ticket will be pulled at the end of the event, Dove said.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Tree Lightings and Celebrations Throughout Calvert County Celebrate Museums –Annmarie Style!

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Thanksgiving is over and December is officially here. It’s time to pack away the fall flowers and turkey decorations and bring out the trees, wreathes, tinsel and, for those who haven’t already set them up, lights. From Solomons Island to North Beach, Calvert County will be lit up this weekend.

29th Annual Solomons Island Christmas Walk Kick off the holiday season at the Solomons Business Association’s 29th annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 6 and 7. Weekend activities will include a Gala Dinner at the Back Creek Bistro, Breakfast with Santa and the lighted boat parade.

The Solomons Christmas Walk is held annually the first Friday and Saturday in December.

This year’s holiday party, the Gala Dinner at Back Creek Bistro, will be held on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This is a change from the traditional gala, which was held on Sunday evenings, according to Christmas Walk Volunteer Committee Chairperson Vandy Young. With the gala at the end of the weekend everyone was too exhausted to go, she joked, so the committee moved it to the beginning of the weekend.

Everyone is welcome to the Gala Dinner. The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing, complimentary adult eggnog, cash bar, plus a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Reservations are required. Call the Bistro at 410-3269900 or email reservations@backcreekbistro.com.

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Santa starting at from 8 a.m. Reservations are required.

Families are welcome to spend the day at Solomons after Breakfast with Santa. The Lighted Boat Parade will be on Dec. 7 starting at 6:15 p.m.

All boats, of any size, shape or make, will be most welcome. Come out and show the Solomons community your holiday spirit by decorating your boat.

All that is required is to decorate your ship’s starboard side, decorate more if the moment strikes you. Prizes are awarded for Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat, Best Power Boat, and Best of Show. All participating boat owners receive a gift.

The parade attracts captains from all over the east coast, Young said.

Throughout the entire weekend, visitors are welcome to walk the streets of Solomons and look at the lights decorating houses, businesses and event the pavilion. The Christmas Walk is a whole community event, Young said.

“There’s a lot of good will involved,” she said.

It’s that time of year again. Starting Dec. 5, Annmarie Garden will be awash in the glow of hundreds of light sculptures.

This year’s theme is Celebrate Museums – Annmarie Style!

Sculptures include themes from the Museum of Popular Culture, the Air and Space Museum, Annmarie’s Zoological Park, the Museum of the American West, Annmarie’s Art Gallery, the Aquarium, and the Botanical Garden, said Director of Marketing and Development Bill Stevenson.

The first Garden in Lights was in 1995, he said.

“The Annmarie Garden In Lights is all about creating joy for all the folks who visit the event. We want everyone to come and enjoy the various vignettes,” said executive director Stacey Hann-Ruff.

“Every year, staff gathers in a planning session and develops different scenes or visions they want to create. Several light sculptures from previous years are used but many new sculptures are created. All this is done to make people smile, laugh and bring some joy to everyone.”

The Garden in Lights tour starts in the Murray Arts Building with the Ornament Show and Sale. There will be nightly entertainment, exhibits and catering in the Dream Weaver Holiday Café.

Children are invited to get a “Holiday I Spy” guide for their walk in the woods.

The guide will help visitors find a variety of “light sculptures,” including a lucky Annmarie shamrock hidden in each museum scene.

Visitors will find superheroes and city scenes in Popular Culture, rockets and aliens in Air and Space, a jazz trio and dancers alongside famous works of art in the Art Gallery, sea creatures, pirates, and beach goers in the Aquarium, as well as fairies and butterflies in the Botanical Garden, to name but a few! Some special surprises inspired by popular television shows, fairy tales, and games will be hidden along the path between the museums.

Entertainment and special nights, including Visit with Santa and free Military Nights, are offered throughout the 22day event. Garden in Lights runs Dec. 6 through Jan. 5

Fourth Annual Lusby Business Association Tree Lighting The Lusby Business Association will celebrate the Lusby Town Center’s 4th annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lusby Center Shopping Center.

“We’re so excited to once again host the lighting of the Lusby Town Center’s

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holiday tree. This event is an opportunity to add a more personal touch in the Lusby Town Center. This event also affords us an opportunity to demonstrate our continued commitment to the community we serve,” said Nance Pretto Simmons, president of the Lusby Business Association.

The community event will include a visit from Santa Claus, who will arrive in grand style courtesy of the Solomons’ Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Santa, along with local business owners will kick off the holiday season with an official lighting of the town’s tree. Other activities include: live music, Christmas caroling, face painting, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa Claus. If the fire department is not called to duty, they remain at the tree lighting and give children tours of the vehicles, Pretto Simmons said.

The event is free and open to the public. The tree lighting is courtesy of the Lusby Business Association, Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

The business association purchased the tree from the SYB Optimist Club. Girl Scout Service Troop 10-10 will be caroling and serving hot chocolate provided by Dunkin’ Donuts of Lusby, according to Pretto Simmons.

The tree has moved around the Lusby Town Center during the years, Pretto Simmons said. The first lighting was at the Bank of America, but parking and safety became a problem. People were parking

across the street and crossing HG Trueman Road to get to the tree lighting. Now the lighting is held in the shopping centers, whicb offers plenty of parking.

The town tree will be on display until Jan. 1, 2014. For information on the tree lighting, or the Lusby Business Association visit www.shoplusby.com or contact Nance Pretto Simmons at nance@shoplusby.com.

Christmas on the Beach North Beach is preparing for the annual Christmas on the Beach Celebration on Dec. 6 and 7.

The lighting itself will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. North Beach residents are welcome to gather on the pavilion with elected officials and out of town visitors to flip the switch and light up the worn, said town employee Marsha Stiner.

The lighting is followed by a performance by dancers from Abigail Francisco’s School of Classical Ballet in Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The fun continues on Dec. 7 with a Holiday Craft and Food Fair on 5th Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade begins at noon followed by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at 1 p.m.

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ber 15, after 6 p.m. North Beach residents are welcome to decorate their homes or business for the holidays for a chance to win. There will be two categories. The first category is houses, apartments and townhouses. The second category is businesses. Gift bags will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in both

categories. For more information, call Sally Donaldson at 410-286-3988 or visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us.

“Then it’s kind of quiet until the Polar Bear Plunge,” Stiner said. The Polar Bear Plunge will be Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

April Michalko, 48 April Michalko, 48 of Port Republic, Maryland, passed away peacefully Nov. 23, at home in the arms of her husband Dave and surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 11. 1965 in Washington D.C., to David Scott and Kathleen Menas Scott. She was a 1989 Graduate of George Mason University, BS in Education.

April loved her faith, raising a family, finding a spiritual home at St. John Vianney, and making her house a home. She cherished family time in her pool on “staycation”, family camping and beach trips, watching Nascar, and participating in pool league with many friends.

She is survived by her husband, David E. Michalko, of Port Republic, Md., mother of Meghan Williams, Kelly Williams, Allen John, “AJ” Williams all of Herndon Va., and Kyle Michalko and Emily Michalko both of Port Republic, Md. Grandmother of Isaiah Lozada, of Herndon Va. She is also survived by her mother, Kathleen Scott of Fairmont W.V., and her father, David Scott of Palmyra Va., and her grandmother, Rosalie Menas of Idamay, W.V. Sister of Krista (Scott) Davis (Kenny) and Michael Scott, ( Kathy) nieces Amber Sweeney, Emma Davis and Michaela Scott; nephew/godchild Jacob Davis, and nephew Jack and Marshall Scott ; and grand-niece Molly Rae Morris. Her mother-in-law Beverly Michalko from Elmira, N.Y.; Sister-in-law Kathy Michalko from Lorton, Va. and her husband Robert Rhode III, currently deployed overseas with the US Marine Corps; Sisterin-law Tricia “Michalko”Lind and her husband Jeff from Syracuse, N.Y. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Fairmont, WV area.

A Funeral Mass was Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 11am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick (www.sjvchurch.net). The interment will be private at a later date.

The family will receive guests at a meal provided by the church, which will take place immediately after the service. April asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kyle and Emmy’s college fund. Envelopes will be available at the church with the address and information for anyone who wishes to make a donation. Those who are not able to attend but would still like to make a donation can mail it to the family’s home at 4830 Independence Drive, Port Republic, MD 20676.

Louise Baden Sansbury, 91 Louise Baden Sansbury, age 91 of Chesapeake Beach, Md., passed away November 29, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1922 in Upper Marlboro, Md., to Elmer L. and Elmyra (Duley) Baden. Louise was a 1939 graduate of Marlboro High School.

She was married to John Roger Sansbury in Upper Marlboro. She and Roger made their home in Forestville until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1975.

Louise was employed in the office of the Register of Wills in Upper Marlboro until retiring after 22 years of service.

She was a former member of St. Thomas’ Parish of Upper Marlboro and Epiphany Episcopal Church of Forestville and the Red Hat Society.

Louise enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, playing bridge and poker and working in her yard and garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger, a daughter Elizabeth “Bette Jane” Skiles and a brother William Baden.

Surviving are a daughter Rose Myra Grusholt and her husband Charles K. “Kenny” of Ocean City, Md.; son John R. Sansbury, Jr. and his wife Shelley of Upper Marlboro, Md.; eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

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Joseph Wise, 87 Joseph “Joe” Wise, 87, recently of Frederick, Md., died on Sunday, December 1, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born Oct. 10, 1926 in Berkeley Springs, W.V., Joe was the son of the late Andrew and Fannie Wise.

Joe left Berkeley Springs to enter the Navy during World War II, going through basic training at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County, Illinois before serving in the support effort after the Battle of Saipan, Mariana Islands. After the war, he worked for Giant Food based in Landover, Md., until retirement after 42 years.

He then spent his retirement years in Sarasota, Fla., until September of 2013 when he relocated to Frederick, Md. Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jean and their four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and David Bushman, Benson, Az.; Loraine and Alvin Long, Vail, Az.; Patricia Pratt, Asheville, N.C. and Jo Ann and Alan Wetzel, Chesapeake Beach, Md. and also their five sons and daughters-inlaw, Mary Wise (surviving wife of David), Wesley Chapel, Fla.; Richard and Pat Wise, Evans, Geo.; Thomas Wise, Sarasota, Fla.; Robert and Sandra Wise, Woodbridge, Va.; John and Farrah Wise, Middletown, Md., and Matthew Wise, Asheville, N.C.; 30 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Clara (Sis) Dunn and his brothers, Lewis, Frank, Robert, Henry, John Carl, Jake, Walter (Bud) and Charles (Dick). Joe’s oldest son, David Wise, grandson, Jeremy Wise and granddaughter Abigail Pratt also preceded him.

Family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, December 4,at Rausch Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 5. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to www.woundedwarriorproject. org or www.alz.org.

Walter Severn Jones, 82 Walter Severn Jones, 82, of Annapolis, Maryland formally of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away November 27, in Annapolis, Maryland. He was born

March 22, 1931 in Weems, Virginia to the late Virgil W. and Katharine E. Jones. Walter served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sons of Revolutionary War, Annapolis and Southern Maryland Chapters. He worked for 34 years at the Naval Sea Systems Command. He retired in 1986, and moved to Calvert County.

Walter enjoyed fishing and sailing on the Patuxent River, growing his vegetable garden and wood working. In 2004 Walter and his wife of 64 years moved back to Annapolis, Maryland.

Walter is survived by his wife, Martha Coleman Jones, of Annapolis, Maryland, father of Joy Lee Schoenbauer of Riva, Maryland, and Jill Lynn Cropper of Dunkirk, Maryland. Grandfather of Christopher R. Schoenbauer, Bradley D. Schoenbauer, Ryan M. Schoenbauer, and Jennifer N. Francisco and her husband Jesiel. He is also survived by a brother Jack Randall Jones of Hyattsville, Maryland The family received friends on Monday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, where services followed at 11 a.m. Interment was held in Waters Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, and Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Gerard D. Schmitz, 57 Gerard D. Schmitz of Owings, Maryland and Roanoke, Texas, suddenly passed away Friday, November 22, while on business in Queretaro, Mexico. He was born on May 18, 1956 to the late Donald and Ellen Schmitz.

Gerard was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, one of seven children.

Gerard graduated from Frederick Douglass High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland in 1974. He retired from IBM after 29 years of service and began working with Citibank. Gerard loved his family, his children, Christopher and Allison, his granddaughters, Ava and Reese, and his brothers and sisters. He loved being with his family, especially at the many family summer cookouts, chili cook-offs, camping trips, playing basketball and watching the Baltimore Ravens.

He is survived by his wife, Joanna of Owings, Maryland; children, Christopher and Allison Schmitz; stepdaughters Jessica Buckwalter, her daughter Ava, Amy Whittington, her daughter, Reese, and Sarah Buckwalter; brothers James Schmitz (Concetta) of Huntingtown, Maryland, and Peter Schmitz (Dawn) of Trumbull, Connecticut; Sisters Donna Diggs (Paul) of Frederick, Maryland, Ellen Munro of Odenton, Maryland, Ann Garner (Jeffery) of West River, Maryland, and Carolyn Symalla (Thomas) of Belair, Maryland and many nieces and nephews.

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Robert Allen Jenness, 79 Robert Allen Jenness, age 79, of Prince Frederick, Md., and a former resident of Dunkirk, passed away November 30, at his residence. He was born April 8, 1934 in Cambridge, Mass., to Harold A. and Madeline Mary (Goodwin) Jenness. His family moved to the Washington area when he was a child. Bob received his education in the Catholic Schools of the area. He entered the United States Army October 11, 1956 and was discharged from active duty October 9, 1958 as a PFC and completed his reserve obligation September 30, 1962.

He was employed as a letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service in Mt. Rainer and Brentwood, retiring in 1989. Bob married Stephanie Yurcic on January 12, 1963 at St. James Church in Mt. Rainer, Md. After their marriage, they resided in Lanham, Md., until restoring and moving to the Drury House in Dunkirk in 1976 and relocating to Prince Frederick in 2003.

Bob enjoyed gardening, watching sports; he was an avid Redskin fan, Clint Eastwood movies and reading about history. He received his greatest pleasure in attending and supporting

his children and grandchildren in all of their activities.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Charles and Harold Jenness.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years Stephanie C. Jenness; daughters Kristina M. Watts and her husband Steve of Prince Frederick and Quinn A. Ingemi and her husband Basil, Jr. of Woolwich Township, N.J.; seven grandchildren Stephen Clark and his wife Duffy of Sunderland, Brittany, Mathew and Zoe Clark of Prince Frederick, Bella Basil, III and Mira Ingemi of Woolwich Township, N.J. and a great granddaughter Tillie Marie Ruslander and the arrival of great granddaughter Olive Clark in March; brother William Jenness and his wife Barbara of Stuart, Fla. and sisters Barbara Summers and Madeline Echols both of Frederick, Md., as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a memorial service and celebration of Bob’s life will follow at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice or Association for Front Temporal Degeneration.

Elizabeth Rivera Corona, 81 Elizabeth Rivera “Betty” Corona, 81, of Rose Haven, Md., passed away at her residence on November 27, surrounded by family. She was born March 23, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to George M. and Marie (Buscher) Rivera. Betty attended St. Martins Grammar School and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame. She married Joseph Cahill in September, 1950 and they lived in Northeast Washington.

They later divorced. In 1960 Betty began working for Catholic University, retiring after 31 years as the executive secretary to the president of the university. Betty married Rudolph Corona, and they lived in Hyattsville and summered in Rose Haven, settling there after their retirement. Betty was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach. She enjoyed and was accomplished in quilting, sewing and knitting.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a brother George Rivera, and her husbands Joseph Cahill and Rudolph “Rudy” Corona. She is survived by six children, Christine Bauer and husband Larry of Frankford, Dele., Donna Donovan and husband

Jim of Thurmont, Md., Kevin Cahill of Beaumont, Texas, Mary Jean Kindrat and husband Pete of Glen Burnie, Md., Sean Cahill and wife Kathleen of Bethesda, and Brendan Cahill of Lusby, Md. Also surviving are twenty two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Family and friends were received Monday, December 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday December 3, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, North Beach, Md. A private entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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A bright sunny day greeted participants of the 13th Annual "Step By Step" 5K Fun Run/Walk sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA). Over 130 participants enjoyed an absolutely stellar day for a race around Solomons Island.

The "Step by Step" 5K Fun Run/Walk is held in memory of Michael Blackwell, a jogger who was killed while running on Broomes Island Road.

Bonnie Blackwell, Mike's wife, provided opening remarks for this year's event. CAASA sincerely appreciates the Blackwell family's continued support and involvement with this important fundraising event.

Since its inception, CAASA has been fortunate to hold the "Step By Step" race at the Calvert Marine Museum. The CAASA Board of Directors greatly appreciates the professionalism and support of the museum staff. Of course, volunteers are vital to our success. We are grateful to the CAASA Board members who volunteered their time and the Sheriff's Office Explorers and officers who assisted with monitoring the course. A special thank you to Maggie Hallstead, our Zumba instructor, for helping the racers warm up with some great dancing and to Stormi Heibel for designing this year's race t-shirt.

In addition, CAASA would like to thank the sponsors of this year's event: A.H. Hatcher, Inc.; American Legion Post 206, Atlantic Coast Title, Inc.; Bob Hall LLC; Calvert County Family Day Care Association; Calvert Elks Lodge #2620; Century 21 - Bare Enterprises; Chesapeake Grille & Deli; Chesapeake Pharmacy; Giant Food - Lusby; Holiday Inn - Solomons; Loch Less Farm; PNC Bank; Rausch Funeral Home; Sheriff Mike Evans; SMECO; Smith Printing, Inc.; Smoothie King; Sneade's Ace Home Center; and World Gym. CAASA's alcohol and other drug abuse prevention activities and programs benefit from the funds raised so thanks so much to all our participants and volunteers. Results of the November 2nd race can be found on CAASA's event page of www.co.cal.md.us/caasa.

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Most people – if they’ve heard of him at all – probably knew the late Charles Colson as a Christian prison outreach minister. That’s how our paths crossed – a letter writing campaign aimed at freeing one of the political prisoners that don’t exist in America.

What many people may not know is that Mr. Colson was one of the “Watergate Seven” who served time in federal prison during the early ‘70s.

The Watergate scandal is a nightmarishly complicated affair, which requires a flow chart to understand. To boil it down for young readers: There was a non-profit “think tank” known as the Rand Corporation, which played games of “What if” involving national defense. “What if the U.S. decided to invade Saudia Arabia? How many men would it take? How many losses could our side expect?” etc.

There was also, around the same time, a president who believed himself to be a King. In 1971, a peace-activist and Rand Corporation analyst named Daniel Ellsberg infuriated then-president Richard Nixon when he leaked papers to the news media concerning America’s strategy in Viet Nam. Ellsberg, overnight, went from analyst to the Edward Snowden of his day.

The Nixon White House began looking for anything it could use to discredit Ellsberg in the eyes of a potential jury.

Mr. Colson was President Nixon’s Special Counsel at the time. He cleaned up after Tricky Dick, stoked his ego, told him what a great King he was and how much the peasants all loved him.

When it was discovered that someone on the White House staff was “leaking” information to the press, Colson appointed a committee known as the “plumbers” to stop the leaks. In his zeal to make Ellsberg look like a flake in the eyes of the world, Colson did a little “leaking” of his own. He disclosed information from Ellsberg’s FBI file to the press.

For that, Mr. Colson spent seven months in a federal prison in Alabama on an obstruction of justice charge.

Fast-forward to the present. Director of Intelligence James Clapper stridently lied point-blank to Congress about NSA data collection practices. He admits he lied, but claims that it was one of those fuzzy, shades-of-gray questions which defied a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer.

Don’t look for Clapper to cool his heels in Colson’s old cell.

Perjury, wiretapping, warrantless search-and-seizure – all is justified in the wake of 9/11.

Truth isn’t the first casualty in time of war.

Justice and the rule- of-law are.

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To Supporters of the Kimberly Ann Stone Scholarship Fund We hope all of our supporters had an enjoyable & relaxing Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanks for all of your wonderful support this year - by coming to our dinners! We have raised a little over $3,000 so far this year, and our goal each year is $4,000 (so we can continue to give a $1,000 scholarship at each of the 4 county high schools).

Again this year we are not doing a December dinner, allowing you to have more time to enjoy your family and plan for the

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Dec. 5 Karaoke Applebees (4100 N W Crain Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.

Billy Breslin Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 7 The Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Holly Jolly Musical

Friday, Dec. 6

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer

Sarah Gray Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.

Gracie’s Guys and Gal’s dance studio will be hosting their 8th annual Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet on Dec 7. The event will be presented as a dinner theatre show, but with a twist.

There will be two performances- breakfast and lunch- where kids have the opportunity to meet with Santa. His friends, the Tooth Fairy, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Jack Frost, Mr. Jingles, Beethoven and more interact with guests before the show. After the meal, Jack Frost takes the audience on a journey of his life.

Each year, a different production is put on, with the same characters. This year the story follows Jack Frost.

As a kid, all Jack Frost wanted to do was be in show business.

His parents, however, had the idea of him being in the snow business and opinions about his singing career were strong on both sides. In the end, when Jack gets the opportunity to sing in the Holly Jolly Musical, his parents reluctantly attend. After seeing him perform, Jack’s parents decide that more than anything, they want Jack to be happy.

New characters are introduced to the performance this year with Fred and Ginger Bread making their first appearance. The production is put on with over 60 kids between the ages of nine and 18. The production, while a fundraiser for the 2014 season of the show troupe kids, is raising money and supplies for both Toys for Tots and a local food drive. The event is volunteer based and focuses mostly on the interaction between characters and kids.

The event is $15 which covers the cost of the meal and pictures with Santa. The Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet will take place at the Chesapeake Public Charter School, located at 20945 Great Mills Rd #501, in Lexington Park. The doors open for the breakfast performance at 10 a.m. and for the lunch performance at 2 p.m. The show runs about two hours. For more information, visit www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com/ or call 301- 475-5265 kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

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Sunday, Dec. 8 Annmarie Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Solomons, 6 p.m.

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Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10 Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Café (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m. $2 Tuesday Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 Trivia Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12 Songs of the Holidays Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m.

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Renovations Have Begun at the Calvert Marine Museum Oct. 1 marked the beginning of the Calvert Marine Museum's highly-anticipated Exhibition Building renovation. Due to the extraordinary growth of both the museum’s educational programs and the number of events taking place inside the museum, we are expanding our facilities to better serve our community.

Over the last 40 years, the Calvert Marine Museum has grown from a modest community-based operation created to preserve and celebrate Solomon’s history to a premier educational facility serving a regional and national audience. Since our founding in 1970, nearly two million visitors have passed through our doors, and in the next ten years, we anticipate one million more. With the overwhelming financial support from the state, Calvert County Government, our Board of Governors, and countless donors, we are now ready to embrace the future through this exciting renovation.

The main focus of the renovation is on the lobby and auditorium.

The auditorium will be transformed into a dynamic program and event space that will provide much needed flexibility. New retractable walls will allow us to open up the multi-purpose space into the lobby area for special events, educational activities, changing exhibits, and more.

The lobby will be redefined to be more visitor friendly by relocating the admission desk to face the new entrance, adding an orientation space behind the admission desk, and expanding the Museum Store.

The museum and Museum Store are open and will remain so until Jan. 1, 2014. The renovation is estimated to be completed in March 2014.

Stay up to date on the renovation and our reopening date through our Website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com and our Facebook at www. facebook.com/calvertmarinemuseum.

SCRAP TIRE DROP-OFF DAY

Even the museum otter is getting in on the fun of renovating!

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Saturday, Dec. 7

Appeal Landfill 401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Drop off up to 10 tires per vehicle free of charge; farmers are exempt from this limit.

• One visit per resident/vehicle.

• Passenger, light truck and agricultural tires accepted.

• Commercial vehicle and business tires prohibited.

This event is sponsored by the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Environmental Service.

For more information contact Bill Teter at the Calvert County Division of Solid Waste

410-326-0210 • www.co.cal.md.us/recycle

Children’s Theater Performances: College of So. MD - Prince Frederick Dec. 6-7th at 7PM Chesapeake Ranch Clubhouse Dec. 13th-14th at 7PM Dec. 15th at 2PM Tickets: $7 regular & $5 senior/military/student Group rates are available—see contact information below Produced by special arrangement with www.freedrama.net

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crafted holiday wreath. On Saturday, December 7, the public is invited volunteers for a wreath making workshop. Beautiful plant materials fro Thursday, December 5, 2013 26 Ma The Calvert located on the JPPMGazette grounds, will be used to create these wreaths. boxwood, holly, pines, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Participant with bows and other ornaments included in the price of the workshops.

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Artworks Two workshopsContinues will be offered onTheir Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m limited and reservations are required. Fee for the workshops is $25 or $ Annual Holiday Small Works of JPPM. Please call 410-586-8501, visitShow www.jefpat.org, or email jpp selection of handmade jewelry. reservations.

Artworks @ 7th will be holding a reception Dec. 7, 1 to

Santa's elves have been working non-stop at Artworks @ 7TH getting ready for the expanded Holiday Small Works Show running from Oct. 31 through Dec. 29. They have been hard at work creating unique, one-of-a-kind works of art and gifts. This year avoid being that person, once again, who races through the mall the week before Christmas grabbing anything in sight, hoping you haven't missed anyone on your list.

Artworks@7th is a cooperative gallery offering an everchanging collection of art from local artists. The gallery on the Boardwalk in North Beach, Maryland, offers a wide variety of original paintings and drawings in a variety of media, including photography, ceramics, glass, fiber art, and a wide

5 p.m. Stop by to see what the artists have been working very hard to produce this year, and enjoy homemade cookies and some specialty coffees. “We are offering the perfect opportunity to be original this Christmas,� says Suzanne Nawrot, President and longtime member of Artworks @7th. “Art is not only something that one can keep forever; it is a unique and original gift idea, which are so few and far between nowadays,� says Nawrot.

Money spent locally stays in the local economy and continues to strengthen the economic base of the entire commu-

nity. Small local businesses make indispensable contributions to communities and neighborhoods. Supporting local artists allows them the opportunity to continue to serve their communities. You will often see members of Artworks supporting local charities and organizations by participating in art shows, teaching workshops, and donating items for fundraisers.

So, don’t just buy for the sake of it and relish in the confused look on someone’s face while they are unwrapping their gift this Christmas. Put Artworks @ 7th at the top of your shopping destinations this Holiday Season.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, a state museum of archaeology Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. Pleas more information about JPPM.

1812 Don Shomette Lecture Music can be a powerful tool in telling the stories of our past. On Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the new auditorium at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, historical musicians Donald Shomette and Gary Rue and Company will perform 1812: Tide of War. This original musical presentation describes Maryland’s role in the events of the War of 1812. They worked together to shape into melody the stories of the Maryland heroes and heroines whose lives were caught up in the drama of the final wrenching of the fledgling America from the influence of Great Britain.

This lecture is part of the War of 1812: A Legacy of Division series which offers a wide range of perspectives on this “forgotten conflict.� The series is presented in celebration of the War of 1812 Bicentennial by Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum, and College of Southern Maryland. Funding is provided by the Maryland Humanities Council, Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park, Star-Spangled 200, Inc., and the Calvert Marine Museum. All talks will take place in the on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Post-lecture discussions led by either Dr. Ralph Eshelman or Dr. Bradley Gottfried will facilitate a dialogue between the presenter and the audience.

For more information on the series visit: www.jefpat. org or www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

This project was made possible by a grant from the Maryland Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Maryland Humanities Council.

This project has been financed in part with state funds from the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission; an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586- 8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.

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Beautiful plant materials from the Point Farm gardens, located on the JPPM grounds, will be used to create these wreaths. Materials include magnolia, boxwood, holly, pines, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Participants will complete their wreaths with bows and other ornaments included in the price of the workshops.

Two workshops will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Fee for the workshops is $25 or $20 for members of the Friends of JPPM. Please call 410-5868501, visit www.jefpat.org, or email jppm@mdp.state. md.us to make reservations.

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Holiday Hours at the Calvert Marine Museum Still have last-minute shopping to do? Don’t worry; the Calvert Marine Museum Store will be open until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve! Although the museum will be closed to the public on Dec. 24 and 25, the museum store will open its doors at 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve and stay open until 3 p.m. The museum will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26 and is offering special events the rest of the week such as Focus on Fossils and Maritime Day. To learn more about the schedule of special events, visit our calendar here: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/events/calendar.php?mo=12&yr=2013.

Stop by the museum on Christmas Eve for last-minute gifts like these!

United Way House Spruced Up for the Holiday Open House Just in time for United Way of Calvert County’s Holiday Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 18, volunteers from throughout the community pitched in to restore the hardwood floors and revive the conference space of the 1950’s era home at 530 Main Street in Prince Frederick.

“I feel like the holidays came a little early for us this year,” says Kelly Chambers, President & CEO of United Way of Calvert County. “We are so fortunate to receive a gift that keeps giving back to the community.” United Way has provided rental office space for several nonprofit organizations over the years, and it also opens the doors of its conference space, free of charge, to partner agencies for their board meetings, special receptions, etc.

Starting with the United Way Day of Caring on Sept. 11, United Way Board Member Steve Sanders recruited and led a crew of volunteers from Constellation Energy, Christmas in April of Calvert County, and David Michelson of Michelson Hardwood Flooring to take out all the damaged carpeting and restore the home’s original hardwood floors to a unified sheen. Michelson Hardwood Flooring, a family-owned business serving the DC metropolitan area, was especially generous, donating all supplies and labor.

United Way supporters of all kinds – whether they give, volunteer or advocate- are welcome to experience the updated conference space firsthand at the Holiday Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy holiday fare and the sounds of the season with a community of people that give back and live united. RSVP to United Way of Calvert County at 410-286-0100 or e-mail uwadmin@unitedwaycalvert.org if you are able to attend.

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Senior Citizen News

Senior Centers Closing Early The senior centers will be closing early for staff training, Wednesday, December 11. North Beach and Southern Pines will close at 1:30 p.m. Calvert Pines will close at 2 p.m.

Ceramics Classes Ceramics are offered at all three senior centers from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the following days: Mondays and Tuesdays at North Beach Senior Center; Wednesdays and Fridays at Calvert Pines Senior Center; Tuesdays (without instruction) and Thursdays at Southern Pines Senior Center. Small fees apply for purchasing pieces and firing.

Get Moving and Stay Fit this Holiday Season Regular exercise improves your body and your mind! Calvert County senior centers offer fitness programs for any fitness level. Programs are open to anyone 50 and older. Here is a sample. Calvert Pines offers Walk to the Beat classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. North Beach offers an aerobic exercise class, Mondays, 9 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Southern Pines offers a Bone Builders class, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:45 a.m. All three sites offer an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at varying times and days of the week. Contact your local senior center to find out more about these fitness opportunities.

Holiday Parties Good food and entertainment will be provided at this year’s holiday parties, Friday, December 13. Contact your local senior center for times. Pre-register by December 6.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Lend your voice to the Christmas Sing-Along, Wednesday, December 11, 11:30 a.m.

Brush up on your spelling and compete at the Spelling Bee, Thursday, December 12, 1 p.m. A prize will be awarded to the winner!

Enjoy a night out with a delicious chicken dinner followed by the hilarious, holiday movie, Christmas with the Kranks, featuring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, Thursday, December 19, 5 p.m.

Sign up by December 12. Fee: $7 North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Learn about the different Jewish holidays, Thursday, December 19, 10:30 a.m. Explore their significance and how they are celebrated. Pre-registration required.

The Scribblers Writing Group will meet Thursday, December 19, 1 p.m. If you enjoy writing short stories or poems, join this group.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Join in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” Sing-Along, Thursday, December 12, 12:30 p.m.

Sign up early for the Holiday Cookie Bake, Thursday, December 19, 1 p.m. Make delicious cookies to share with your friends and family! Fee: $20

EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, Dec. 9: Meatloaf, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, Dec. 10: Pasta Alfredo, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Sliced Peaches w/Cottage Cheese Wednesday, Dec. 11: Oven Baked Fish Sandwich, Black Bean Salad, Pears, Peanut Butter Cookies Thursday, Dec. 12: Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Fresh Fruit Friday, Dec. 13: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Dinner Roll, Christmas Cookies

Out&About Thursday, Dec. 5 Sea Squirts presents Hoppers and Ploppers: All About Frogs Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Come sing songs, dance the frog dance, play some games, and meet the museum’s frogs to learn more about these jumpy little critters. Free drop-in program for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their care givers.

Leadshare Holiday Open House Davis, Upton, Palumbo Dougherty LLC, 132 Main Street, Prince Frederick, 5 to 7 p.m.

Register at www.calvertchamber.org Holiday Spectacular and Expo 3150 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, 4 to 9 p.m.

Bring a new or gently used toy to donate to Safe Harbour. Moon bounce, holiday games, scavenger hunt, and other activities for students and children of all ages. Visit Santa and the Holiday Elf at our winter wonderland. 5x7 pictures available for purchase at $7 . First 100 people receive goody bags with discounts and give away from Local businesses. Exhibits sponsored by local businesses.

PRISM Holiday Party The Striped Rock, Solomons, 3 to 5 p.m.

Join the Public Relations Individuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) at a holiday party and networking event. Appetizers and special drinks will be served, and a cash bar will be available. This event is $20 for PRISM members and non-members. To register and pay, go to www.prismonline. info. For more information about this and future events, visit the PRISM Web site at prismonline. info.

29th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk Gala Dinner Kick-Off Back Creek Bistro, 14415 Dowell Road, Solomons, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

410-326-9900 All are welcome to the Solomons Christmas Walk Gala Dinner kick-off event at the Back Creek Bistro. The evening features heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing, one complimentary adult eggnog, cash bar, plus a 50/50 raffle and door prizes Friday, Dec. 6 Solomons Island Christmas Walk Calvert Marine Museum, 6 to 9 p.m.

The annual Solomons Island Christmas Walk lights up the museum with luminaries and holiday decorations. The museum is open and free.

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment, holiday crafts, and refreshments. The Museum Store will be open with original gifts for everyone in the family and members will receive 20% off for the entire weekend of the Christmas Walk starting on Friday. Santa and the museum otter will also be there to join in on the fun.

Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach,5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner in the lower-level dining room. Commander Jack will be whipping up his World-Famous Jambalaya Dinner as only he can and, with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including salad and beverage. Public Welcome. Call for more information 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org Field Trips Myrtle Point Park, St. Mary’s County, 8 to 9 p.m.

“Winter Owl Prowl”. Leader: Bob Boxwell (410610-5124, bobboxweel@hotmail.com) This trip attempts to attract owls by having them respond to recorded calls. Youths are especially welcome. Dress for the weather, but avoid noisy clothing. Meet in front of the park gates at the end of Patuxent Boulevard off Rt. 4.

Tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 1 p.m.

410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free

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behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a stateof-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. Visitors can get up close and personal with conservators and collections.

Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. Call or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Reservations are not required.

Light Up the Town The Town of North Beach, 9032 Bay Ave., North Beach, 7 to 8 p.m.

301-855-6681 • www.northbeachmd.org North Beach begins the festive holiday season by lighting up the town. Onlookers gather on the pavilion as town officials flip the switch to light up the town Christmas tree and holiday displays. Don’t forget to stop by Tan’s Cycles & Parts to view the holiday train display.

29th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk Various locations around Solomons www.solomonsmaryland.com Visit Solomons for the 29th annual Christmas Walk. Events abound for all ages. It’s a fun-filled weekend of special children’s activities, a live puppet show, open houses at many businesses and the lighted boat parade. The Solomons Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m., leaves from Solomons Yachting Center, heads up Back Creek and then travels back down the creek for judging at Zahniser’s Yachting Center. The parade will proceed up the Patuxent River along the boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. Watch the parade from many of the restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or the Patuxent River boardwalk. The Calvert Marine Museum is free and open to the public from 6-9 p.m. both nights.

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Community Events Annual Christmas Concert Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 6 to 8 p.m.

The Unclouded Day, The Choirs from Trinity UMC, Huntingtown UMC, and Patuxent UMC, Huntingtown UMC’s Bell Choir, Justin Riddle and Shorty Kirby and Katie Trego will be featured. Refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact the church office at 410-586-1716.

CAWL’s Joyful Paws Holiday Open House 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday decor in our second chance shop. Photos with Santa, vendors, Raffles, Silent auction and buy it now items suitable for gift giving, great food and baked goods. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Calvert Animal Welfare League. 410 535 9300/ www.cawlrescue.org 4th Annual Holiday Photos With Horses!

Hampton Plantation, 7940 Flint Hill Rd., Owings, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1 photo for $10 or 3 photos for $15. Fundraiser for Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Come support your local community and get professional portraits taken of you and your family with our horses at beautiful Hampton Plantation. Horses and barn will be decorated in holiday finery. Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and baked goods available as well as local vendors at the Holiday Market. Santa will be visiting Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 3pm! Contact 410-474-7662 or 301-466-5613 for more info or go to www.freedomhillhorserescue. com

29th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk Various locations around Solomons Garden In Lights www.solomonsmaryland.com Visit Solomons for Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, the 29th annual Christmas Walk. Events abound 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons for all ages. It’s a fun-filled weekend of special chil410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org. Gar- dren’s activities, a live puppet show, open houses at den In Lights is a magical tour that takes visi- many businesses and the lighted boat parade. The tors of all ages on a beautiful journey through Solomons Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m., the glittering woods. As you walk along the leaves from Solomons Yachting Center, heads up protected path, you will be transported to a fan- Back Creek and then travels back down the creek tastical place of spectacular lights and amazing for judging at Zahniser’s Yachting Center. The pa“light sculpture.” Guests will be surrounded by rade will proceed up the Patuxent River along the superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer Watch the parade from many of the restaurants and space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” establishments on Back Creek or the Patuxent Rivare designed and made at Annmarie Garden; er boardwalk. The Calvert Marine Museum is free nothing in this show is commercially available. and open to the public from 6-9 p.m. both nights.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, CMH Thrift Store 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons Dunkirk Market Place, 10366 Southern Md. Blvd. 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org. GarDunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. den In Lights is a magical tour that takes visiAll proceeds benefit the Sheldon Goldberg Center tors of all ages on a beautiful journey through for Breast Care. New winter items on display the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing Solomons Island Christmas Walk “light sculpture.” Guests will be surrounded by Calvert Marine Museum, 6 to 9 p.m.

The annual Solomons Island Christmas Walk superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, lights up the museum with luminaries and holi- princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer day decorations. The museum is open and free. space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” Come and enjoy live musical entertainment, holi- are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; day crafts, and refreshments. The Museum Store nothing in this show is commercially available. will be open with original gifts for everyone in the family and members will receive 20 percent off for ACLT Greens Sale and Beach Hayride the entire weekend of the Christmas Walk starting Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary, American Chestnut on Friday. Santa and the museum otter will also be Land Trust, Scientists’ Cliffs Road, Port Republic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there to join in on the fun.

410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Purchase fresh cut evergreens for holiday deco49th Annual Winter Festival Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., rations, drink hot cider and take a hayride to the beach. Greens sale benefits Warrior’s Rest Prince Frederick, 12 to 6 p.m.

Ham & Oyster Dinner - Adults $18, Children 12 Sanctuary. and under $9, Children 6 and under Free. Dinner includes: Fried Oysters, Ham, Candied Sweet Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade and Santa on Potatoes, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Hot Home- the Beach made Biscuits, Dessert, Coffee or Iced Tea. Carry The Town of North Beach, 9032 Bay Ave., North Out available. Check out the Country Store, At- Beach, 12 p.m. tic Treasures, Book fair and Craft tables. Also for 301-855-6681 • www.northbeachmd.org The ansale Gourmet cupcakes, wreaths, fruitcakes and nual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade, sponsored by nuts! Take home a special treat from the bake sale Bay Business Group, draws spectators from afar. room or make a craft to take home for the Advent The best part is when the jolly old fat man arrives season. Information 410-535-1782. www.trini- by fire truck. After the parade, join Santa and Mrs. Claus on the beach at 1 p.m. as they visit with the tyumchurch.org

children and give them a special treat. Warm up around the campfire and enjoy refreshments. The Santa meet-and-greet is sponsored by North Beach House & Garden Club and Town of North Beach.

Sunday, Dec. 8 4th Annual Holiday Photos With Horses!

Hampton Plantation, 7940 Flint Hill Rd., Owings, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1 photo for $10 or 3 photos for $15. Fundraiser for Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Come support your local community and get professional portraits taken of you and your family with our horses at beautiful Hampton Plantation.Horses and barn will be decorated in holiday finery. Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and baked goods available as well as local vendors at the Holiday Market. Santa will be visiting Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 3pm! Contact 410-474-7662 or 301-466-5613 for more info or go to www.freedomhillhorserescue. com The Chesapeake Community Chorus, Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, 5 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all volunteer chorus that raises money for local charities.

Contact Larry Brown, Director, at lbrown9601@ verizon.net or call 301-855-7477 for more information about the chorus.

Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org. Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculpture.”

Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available.

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Holiday Open House Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 2 to 4 p.m.

410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org The train depot is dressed up for the holidays.

Monday, Dec. 9 Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading Beltway church of Christ, 12 p.m.

Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading provides a positive sports experience for every child.

Children in grades K5-3rd grade are encouraged to participate. Please call 1-888-609-2296 for more information. beltwaychurchofchrist.org upwardsportsbeltway@gmail.com Tuesday, Dec. 10 Tween Holiday Craft Night Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Crafts are fun to make, and even more fun to give your friends and family! Tweens, join us for a festive event that will get your creative juices flowing. We will make three different types of crafts; folding paper into origami ornaments, making felt monster key chains, and designing recycled locker organizers. Join us and discover your inner DIY gift-maker! Materials are free but registration is required. Visit www.calvert.lib.md.us; or call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Casual Tuesday Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach,5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner, in the lower-level dining room. Under the supervision of Chef Clarisse, the menu for Casual Tuesday Dinner will include that ever-popular Tex-Mex with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including beverage.

Public Welcome. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. www.ALpost206.org

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Library Events Thursday, Dec. 5 • De-Stress your Dec. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Let’s face it, the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Try something new this year. Give yourself the gift of learning how to unwind in the midst of the seasonal chaos. Bring the joy back into your holidays! Join us for this interactive and informative event featuring local organization Barefoot Holistic Studio. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, Dec. 6 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Dec. 7 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses.

For children in K – 7. Please register., 410-326-5289 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag

of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in grades K - 7. Please register.

410-257-2101

growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.

(Potluck dinner off-site). 410-257-2411

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Tween Night - Holiday Craft Night Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Get crafty at this fun-filled event. We will provide the materials for the makings of a variety of holiday ornaments and crafts including felt monsters, origami and locker organizers. Give your crafts as gifts for the holidays or make them just for fun! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2 to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses.

For children in K – 7. Please register.

410-326-5289 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in grades 1 - 7. Please register.

410-257-2101

Monday, Dec. 9 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

An American Childhood by Annie Dillard. A poignant, vivid memoir of

Tuesday, Dec. 10

• Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities. 410-326-5289

Wednesday, Dec. 11 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource.

This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Yes! You CAN Use a Computer!

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2 to 3 p.m.

Participants will learn the basics of formatting a resume using Microsoft Word. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Partici-

pants must be able to use a mouse before signing up for this class. Please register.

410-326-5289 • Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Dec. 12 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new!

410-257-2411 • Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities. 410-257-2411 • Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities. 410-257-2101

Friday, Dec. 13 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Dec. 14 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K – 7. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Gingerbread Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house.

Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K – 7. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome!

410-257-2411 • Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

From my Backyard to our Bay A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

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Streams in Your Neighborhood Need Help From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources.

Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team.

FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org.

If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.

Streams flowing through suburban areas need special care. As urban areas develop, natural stream channels are forced to handle a higher volume of stormwater due to the new expanses of impervious surfaces (roofs, parking lots, and streets). This destroys the natural state of the stream and causes the stream channel to increase in size.

High, turbulent waters scour stream channels and undercut the banks until the tops of the stream banks cave in and are carried away, degrading the stream with tons of sediment.

Stream banks should be protected with vegetation and trees. Streamside vegetation acts as a filter for runoff flowing from upland areas and is very effective at trapping and absorbing runoff and associated pollutants. The shade from trees and shrubs whose canopies overhang the stream keeps the water cool to protect streamdwelling organisms. Buffers also provide excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Landowners should bear in mind that any grading or significant change within the stream channel that would affect the flow or cross-section of the channel requires a state permit. This permit is granted only if the landowner can prove that the proposed change will not negatively impact the environment or the stream’s ability to convey stormwater.

The best protection for streams is a riparian buffer, a protected area extending beyond the stream banks that is densely planted in grasses, shrubs, and trees. Many nonprofit organizations have stream buffer cleanup projects. You can volunteer to help with these projects. Contact Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning for more information on installing buffers.

Want to volunteer?

On the Bay side, contact Project Clean Stream, organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, cleanstream. allianceforthebay.org/.

On the river side of the County, Patuxent Riverkeeper organizes the only watershed wide clean up, paxriverkeeper.org/get-involved/annual-patuxentcleanup/.

Or you can contact Citizens Green Team at calvertgreenexpo@gmail.com, and they will put you in contact with the right person.

This is the seventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!

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CLASSIFIEDS Placing An Ad

Email your ad to: cindijordan@countytimes.net or Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All private party ads must be paid before ad is run.

Real Estate for Sale 2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.

Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room is great place to spend the holidays. The kitchen has many stainless upgrades and over looks the family room. Separate dining room and living room. Large master with a room that could be used for an office. Large detached 3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price: $439,000. Call 240-561-2144.

Real Estate Rentals Rambler for Rent in Mechanicsville: Freshly painted clean home, country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors. Non smoking home, no pets, no section 8 please. Please call Janette at (301) 884-3853. Rent: $1,250.

Publication Days

The Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.

Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm

Apartment Rentals Large 2BDRM apartment with sep kitchen and living room area. 20mins from Waldorf and Lexington Park.

Electric included with monthly rent.

Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com.

Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert County). Nice room in private home with 2 closets and storage area. Less than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM. Public transportation across the street.

Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable.

Available immediately. Call Rick 443968-4727. Rent: $600.00

Important Information

The Calvert Gazette will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The Calvert Gazette reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert Gazette. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.

Employment

Employment

Drivers: Start up to $.41/mi., Home Weekly or Bi-Weekly, 90% No-Touch, 70% D&H. CDL-A 1yr.

OTR exp. Req. 877-705-9261

Wine & Craft Beer Position

SALES – commercial/industrial to users of diesel equipment – truck, equipment, ship.

Commission starts at 10% with additional volume bonus.

Sales, marketing and sales call support provided.

You get paid at the same rate as long as customer buys product.

Customers consume the product each day.

No territories.

Call Chuck 214-316-2711

(Calvert County)

Maryland Wine & Craft Beer distributor looking for qualified and experienced sales person for Calvert County territory. We offer comprehensive salary with eventual conversion to commission (when territory generates more commission than salary). We offer monetary support for cell phone and car use. We offer medical and dental insurance and a 401K plan with generous matching funds.

Please email resume and salary history to Lax422@aol.com ATTN H/R Sales

TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • sales@countytimes.net

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