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Calvert Hospice Hosts 26th Annual Festival of Trees
Calvert Hospice held its biggest fundraiser of the year Nov. 28 through 30 – the 26th Annual Festival of Trees. The festival involved a number of vendors, including Calvert Kettle Corn and ice cream from Mrs. Moo’s Corner from Spider Hall Farm. Tree sponsors and decorators included Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Noah’s Ark Learning Center, and local Girl Scout troops. Planning for the Festival of Trees began as early as March and April 2014. Sponsors and donors stepped up throughout the year to contribute to this year’s successful festival. For more information, visit www.calverthospice.org.
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The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizens to provide input on the policies that shape local government. There are several vacancies to fill on the many boards, commissions and committees that offer Calvert County citizens an avenue to actively participate in the county commissioners’ decision-making. These boards deal with health and welfare, social programs, environmental issues, agricultural preservations, economic development, tourism, architectural review, women's issues, elderly issues and others. Calvert County residents who are registered voters may apply. Applications may be obtained from the Commissioner’s Office (175 Main St., Room A203), any Calvert County public library or online at www.co.cal.md.us/ GetInvolved. Find Calvert County Government on Facebook. Calvert County Government Press Release
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Chesapeake Beach Kicks Off the Holiday Season
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Town of Chesapeake Beach welcomed the holiday season with its annual “Light Up the Town” event, Sunday Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.
The annual tradition took place at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall, where Mayor Bruce Wahl welcomed guests to the festivities and introduced Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Wahl thanked the Public Works committee; the Chesapeake Beach water park manager, Marilyn VanWagner and her staff; and Connie O’Dell, who organized the entire event. Wahl also thanked Lester King, owner of Windmill Farms, and his crew who put all the decorations up in the town. After Wahl thanked all those who contributed to making the event possible, the fifth grade band and strings from Beach Elementary School provided musical entertainment to attendees inside the town hall. “Another part of the tradition of lighting up the town of Chesapeake Beach is the fifth grade band and strings from Beach Elementary School right here in town to come and provide us with some musical entertainment under the direction of Ms. Beeson and [principal] Dr. Shisler,” Wahl said to the large crowd. After the band played some holiday favorites, guests made their way outside for the annual lighting, where Mrs. Claus “flipped the switch” to light up the town for the 2014 holiday season! Guests were able to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus after the lighting ceremony; enjoy caroling; glitter art; and free refreshments. The town will continue the holiday festivities with its annual “The Brightest Beacon on the Bay” contest from Dec. 1 through 12. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes, townhouses, businesses, and boats in order to
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Photos by Lauren Procopio compete in the contest. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place contestants in each category, as well as, the grand prize of the “Brightest Beacon,” according to the Town of Chesapeake Beach’s website. Judging will take place Monday Dec. 15 after dusk, according to the website. If you wish to enter into “The Brightest Beacon on the Bay” contest email Connie O’Dell at codell@chesapeakebeach.md.us or call the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall at 410-257-2230.
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Solomons Christmas Walk Celebrates 30 Years of Family Fun The 30th annual Solomons Christmas Walk will be bigger and better than ever, with the addition of a Christmas Bazaar and an extra day of festivities. The holiday tradition, presented by the Solomons Business Association, will be the weekend of Dec. 4 through 7 and will feature candlelit streets, festive storefronts and homes, a lighted boat parade and breakfast with Santa. “For 30 years, this has been our gift to the community,” said SBA Board Member and Christmas Walk Chair Vandy Young, with BlueShift Marketing. “This favorite event for many is a signature event of the SBA, and this year we are adding a Christmas Craft Bazaar in addition to all the time-treasured traditions we’ve always enjoyed.” The weekend of activities will kick off with the announcement of the winners of the best decorated Solomons’ homes and businesses at the Solomons Ice Castle Gala, which will benefit the local HeartFELT efforts of Solomons United Methodist Church. This is a ministry for Feeding Empty Little Tummies in the area, and the event will include a canned goods drive. The Gala evening is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m., Dec. 4 at the Kingfisher’s Restaurant. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations are requested by Dec. 3 at 410-394-0236. Friday’s events will include Santa arriving by fire truck, provided by Solomons Volunteer Fire Department, for the annual lighting of the tree located at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion. The Christmas tree from Chesapeake Bounty is decorated and maintained by the Solomons Civic Association and the Solomons United Methodist Church. In addition, luminaries filled and staged by Boy Scout Troop 451 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Youth Group will line the streets. Friday’s opening ceremony will be followed by children’s activities and Christmas crafts at Calvert Marine Museum from 6 to 9 p.m. A free puppet show, “Pigs at the Pole,” presented by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre will begin at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Saturday’s evening activities begin at 6 p.m. Weather conditions permitting, the Lighted Boat Parade, coordinated by the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron, Solomons Island Yacht Club, Solomons Yachting Center, Sail Solomons and Zahniser’s Yachting Center, will begin at dusk at the Solomons Yachting Center and end along the boardwalk at approximately 7:15 p.m. Sail and power boats are welcome, and a captain’s meeting covering the route, safety issues and rules for judging will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Solomons Yachting Center. The parade can be easily viewed from many of the restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or the Patuxent River boardwalk. For information, contact Lisa Batchelor Frailey at lisa@ sailsi.com or 410-326-4917. Offered both Dec. 5 and 6, in addition to the holiday shopping atmosphere at Solomons’ businesses will be P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery and a live nativity scene weather permitting at Our Lady Star of the Sea. The Calvert Marine Museum will be open and free to the public both evenings as well, from 6 to 9 p.m., with holiday delights, entertainment, Santa and holiday crafts. Families can enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights, opening Dec. 5 at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. The light show continues nightly through Jan. 3 except for Dec. 8-10 and 24-25. For information, visit www.annmariegarden.org. Sunday’s events begin with Breakfast with Santa at Isaac’s Restaurant from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult and reservations are required by calling 410-326-6311. The Christmas Bazaar will be open midday, Dec. 5 and be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Other activities occurring in Solomons over the weekend include the 2014 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis as well as a Christmas Pub Crawl to benefit the United Way of Calvert County. The race/walk will be at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 6, with walkers and runners encouraged to wear a holiday themed costume and to tie bells to their shoelaces as they raise funds to fight arthritis. For information contact Lisa Boccia at lboccia@arthritis.org or 1-800-365-3811. The Christmas Pub Crawl is hosted by Kingfishers and Solomons Pier, Dec. 7, with the opportunity to cast ballots for United Way of Calvert County Mardi Gras candidates Eric Faughnan and Stephanie Corley. For information, contact Kingfishers, 410-394-0236. For a complete map, showing parking and the schedule of events, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmaswalk.html. For information on activities in Solomons as well as local shopping, dining and lodging, visit http://www.solomonsmaryland. com/. Sponsorships are available by contacting SBA Board Member Thomas Bird with Wells Fargo Advisors at 410-897-5718 or thomas. bird@WFAdvisors.com. For vendor information on the bazaar contact Jenn Stotler at 301-247-7611 or somdmarketing@gmail.com. Solomons Business Association Press Release.
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Fire in Lusby By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Dec. 1 at 1:40 a.m., six volunteer firefighters from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded to 277 Chestnut Drive in Lusby for a report of a shed on fire. The blaze caused $750 in damage to the 10 by 10 wood shed, which authorities confirmed was owned by Marvin Buck. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within five minutes, according to a report from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. According to officials, the origin of the fire was the
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interior of the shed and the preliminary cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. According to Deputy State Fire Marshal McMahon, who responded to the scene, the “small shed and contents inside were completely destroyed by the fire.” No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Region, at 443-550-6831. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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During this time, beneficiaries can either join or make changes to their existing Prescription or Medicare Advantage Plan coverage in three ways: Call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227 and speak with one of their representatives who can assist in your plan search.
Go to Medicare’s Interactive Website: www.medicare.gov and use the Prescription Drug Plan Finder, which will allow you to enroll online, once you complete your search for the best plan.
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News Neighbors Helping Neighbors Partners in Care Promotes Community Building By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
homes. If a Partners in Care member begins to show signs that they are no longer capable of caring for themselves, there are The Calvert Pines Senior Center re- procedures in place to connect them with cently welcomed the newest branch of Part- resources and contact members of their ners in Care to Calvert County. families, Williams said. Site Coordinator for Partners in Care Partners in Care facilitates door to door Pamela Williams said the senior center was ride services, among other things. Meminstrumental in getting Partners in Care an bers don’t pay for the services. Instead, office in Calvert County. Williams helps members who receives serPartners in Care started in Anne Arun- vices find a way to repay the favor to the del County and has expanded to include community using their own talents. branches in Frederick, Caroline and Talbot “To be a member means you’ll give counties. The organization’s mission is to and you’ll receive,” Williams said. help seniors age independently in their own Everyone has a skill they can use, she said. One woman she met recently was no longer able to drive and needed help with transportation. She said she had no hobbies she could use to give back to the community, but she did have a background in administration and very neat handwriting. She now writes and sends birthday cards to local Partners in Care participants, Williams said. Williams’s position is funded through a Ride Partners grant, which pays for 20 hours per week. Williams is in the Photos courtesy of Pamela Williams office Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rotary Club of Prince Frederick rakes leaves for a Partners in and spends the rest of her time Care member.
making connections in the community and getting people the help they need. “All it takes is one connection, then it’s like a ripple effect,” Williams said. One such connection was with a local Rotary Club. Williams reached out to Rotary Club of Prince Frederick President Phil Campbell asking if they would be interested in offering some helping hands to do yard work for a Partners in Care member. Campbell “rallied a group of his fellow Rotarian’s who helped by raking and blowing all of the leaves out of the member’s yard. Our member greatly appreciates this help since working in his yard is not as easy as it used to be,” Williams said. She is looking for volunteers to staff the office on additional days and times. For more information, call 410-535-5305 or email pamwilliams@partnersincare. org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Publication Granted
By Emily Charles Contributing Writer A lot of people love to read, and local authors like Em Perna are doing their best to make sure that those people never run out of books. Perna’s book “Grant Me,” promises an interesting adventure filled with characters you’ll enjoy. “A single mom to a son with special needs, Neva Mathews relies on her wit and best friend to survive—and never dreamed she’d find romance after losing her childhood love. But as she lowers her defenses, will it cost her her life? ‘Grant Me,’ the debut novel by Prince Frederick author Em Perna, intertwines laughs with suspense and crafts endearingly flawed characters. Through the story’s twists and turns, each struggles to move beyond violence in their past that threatens once again,” reads a synopsis provided by Chief Copywriter/Publicist of Bohlsen Group, Mandy Bray. Perna, proud to have published her first novel, still considers herself a largely accidental author. “I’m a reader, I never considered myself a writer, but one day I had all these people in my head and I came home and instead of picking up my Kindle I picked up my computer and I ended up writing this story…It was a total accident,” Perna said.
While her talent in writing may be accidental, it also comes very naturally to Perna. “I didn’t have an inspiration for writing it [“Grant Me”]. Literally, these people came into my head, this story, and these people evolved out of nothing. I don’t know how to explain it any better than that! It just flows how I want it to go, and I write a few chapters and I go back and I say, ‘Wait a minute, she shouldn’t have said that.’ My characters seem to speak for themselves and I just plunk it out.” Perna holds a sturdy position as a self published author, but that isn’t the only position she holds. She is also the mother to three children, including one set of twins, and worked hard to balance her motherly duties with her passion to write. “I wrote this book over the summer, and that was challenging because there were days when I had this feeling, where I just had to get my thoughts down onto paper—or computer— and you know, it’s summer, so my kids are like, ‘Mom, let’s go! Let’s go play!’ There were a few days where I kept going, ‘Go play, go play, I have to finish this!’ I had to get it out,” Perna stated. Her balancing act paid off, as “Grant Me,” the first in a series, was published by AuthorHouse in September of this year. “I started in June and it was published in the beginning
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of September. I finished the actual writing of the book at the beginning of August, but I found an editor and we worked on fixing a few issues together, so that took time,” Perna said. Perna took time writing and editing, but she also took a little time to worry. Would publishing her book be difficult? Perhaps not! “It was easier than I thought it was going to be. I think I spooked myself out quite a bit as far as the publication process. I had asked several people how you do this, and everybody said, ‘Oh, you’re never going to get published, it’s never going to happen,’ but I found this company that self-publishes books. So they took it and published it!” The publication of her debut novel has been a surreal, door opening experience, especially concerning the relationships Perna has since made. “It’s a surreal feeling. It’s hard to explain the feeling that I got, because they send you your first book, before it’s actually on the shelves, and I remember opening the mailbox and holding it and being like, ‘Wow, this is my story, I created this.’ It’s a surreal feeling to know that others are out there reading my work,” Perna said, “It has opened doors in making relationships with other people that are in the same boat that I’m in.” Currently, Perna is in the process of writing her second and third novels, one of which will be part of the “Grant Me” series. “This is a series, but there are no cliff hangers. There’s a set of characters in this book, and a set of characters in this book, but there are also supporting characters that are the same. There is a happily ever after in each book. The third book that I’m writing is more of a personal book, kind of about personal things that I’m going through, but it’s going to be a love story,” Perna said. Perna is looking forward to her future in writing, and encourages other aspiring writers to follow their dreams of publication. “If you want to do it, do it. You can do it! It’s doable! If it’s something that speaks to you and it’s something that needs to be written, do it. It can happen, it’s really not a hard process once you’ve got your book written. I think that was my biggest issue, I was so afraid of the censure or the negative feedback, and I had to get over the fact that if someone doesn’t like it, it’s okay, not everybody’s going to like it,” Perna said. “Grant Me,” Perna’s first novel, is available on amazon. com and in Barnes & Noble. Be sure to pick up a copy! To learn more about Em Perna or her novel “Grant Me,” visit Perna’s Facebook page: Author Em Perna, or contact Mandy Bray at 317-602-7137. news@countytimes.net
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Man Sentenced to Six Years
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee sentenced Lyle Stepney, 23, of Huntingtown, to six years at the Division of Correction (DOC) in Hagerstown. Police charged Stepney with attempted robbery, first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary and second-degree assault. Stepney accepted a plea deal; exempting all charges, except seconddegree assault. Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh requested Judge Chandlee sentenced Stepney to seven years at the Division of Correction given his five prior assaults. “The fact is Mr. Stepney loses control and assaults people on the streets of Calvert County,” she stated to the judge. Marsh stated the victim in the assault sustained severe injury to the face and head and the blows to the face caused the victim to lose complete vision in his eye.
She stated the victim was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital, but was then flown to John Hopkins for further treatment. She stated doctors said the lost of vision was due to a rupture in the eye. “This is life-changing,” she argued. C.T. Wilson, Stepney’s attorney, stated the seven-year sentence was “over-kill.” “I don’t believe justice is locking him up for seven years…he shows remorse on a daily basis; he’s not a danger to the community,” Wilson argued. Wilson then stated his client was constantly bullied and “decided to fight back.” “My client is worth saving,” he continued. During court, Judge Chandlee gave Stepney a chance to speak for himself. Stepney stated he completed an anger management program and said he has been changing. “I did not strike him to hurt him or to beat him down. I just wasn’t in the right mind-set,” Stepney stated. “I’ve never been a fighter, but getting beat
down my whole life, I’ve become one. I don’t want to be a fighter anymore; I just want to be a normal person. I just want to live; I never meant to hurt anyone.” “I want someone to help me and I don’t think jail is going to help me. In my mind, I’ve been in jail my whole life,” he continued. Judge Chandlee stated he does feel some sympathy for the defendant, but he said he could not overlook the injury that occurred in the assault. “The fact of the matter is, regardless of the situation, you were unable to control the rage you had. You’ve been in bad situations and handled them wrong,” he explained. Upon his release from the Division of Correction, Stepney will be on five years of probation; the first three years will be supervised. Stepney was order to pay court costs of $145 during his probation period. Judge Chandlee put a hold on the payment of the restitution, which was the victim’s medical bills, totaling $26,997.28. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Woman Denied Early Release By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee denied the early release of inmate Dorothy Mundy. Mundy is currently serving an 18-month sentence at the Calvert County Detention Center for conspiracy to distribute a narcotic; she was sentenced on Sept. 26. Brendan Callahan, Mundy’s attorney, requested Judge Chandlee suspend the remainder of her sentence in order for her to return to Wisconsin to live with her parents. “She has been significantly punished…I’d advise you suspend the remainder of the sentence,” Callahan argued. Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh requested Judge Chandlee “stick with the sentence on Sept. 26,” she argued it was best for the community for Mundy to remain incarcerated. Marsh also stated Mundy was not a resident of Wisconsin and claimed the state could deny her entry. Mundy claimed she received a telephone call Monday, Nov. 24 and stated to the court her two children are no longer living with her ex-husband and claimed, “he’s beat my kids and broke my daughter’s ankle.”
Mundy claimed her mother is currently taking care of her two children, ages 16 and 14, but said her mother cannot gain permanent custody of the minors. “I have to return home to gain custody of my kids or they will put them in foster care,” she stated to the court. “All I’ve done is cry since Monday…I may never get them back,” she pleaded to the judge. Judge Chandlee told Mundy if Wisconsin was not deeming her mother an appropriate guardian for her children then he is hesitate to return Mundy to Wisconsin. “I’m extremely worried about that,” Chandlee stated. “I understand what you’re telling me about the problems you’re having, but these problems are your own doing,” he continued. “I think it would be appropriate for you to remain incarcerated.” Mundy has a reset date on Feb 2, which gives her another opportunity to request an early release. Judge Chandlee told Mundy her parents have to be present in court for him to consider an early release. “I would like some assurance you’re going back to Wisconsin,” he explained.
Cops & Courts Man Denied Early Release By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee denied the early release of inmate Michael Richardson. Richardson was sentenced to 18 months for seconddegree assault at the Calvert County Detention Center. Richardson is scheduled to enter into the Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP) this week, which is a rehabilitation program provided through the Calvert County Detention Center, but the defendant requested to enter into a different rehabilitation program. “I’m not asking you for a way out of jail,” he stated to the judge. “Today I’m just trying to address my issues and I’m trying to get back into my kid’s life,” Richardson said. Richardson stated he completed JSAP three times and felt the program would not help him stay sober. Richardson stated during a stint at the Division of Correction he became addicted to heroin. “If I don’t fit the drug criteria I don’t know who does. I’m just trying to save my life. I don’t know how we can do this – I just want rehab,” Richardson stated. “I want to get clean for me and finish my life with my children…my son graduates this year and I want to be standing outside that building,” he pleaded. Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh argued if Richardson “was serious about getting sober he will complete the JSAP program and do the aftercare program.” She also argued Judge Chandlee gave Richardson “the greatest gift” of sentencing him to 18 months in order for him to get into the JSAP program. Judge Chandlee ultimately agreed with the assistant state’s attorney and stated he wanted to see how well Richardson does in the JSAP program. “You need some long-term help and I’m going to let the JSAP program do its thing; I have some confidence the JSAP program can help you,” he explained. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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The Nightmare Before Christmas A Kafkaesque Tale for the Holidays
‘Twas the early morning hours in Port Republic when a charter bus lumbered to a halt outside the cottage rental office. Gomez, acting as the advance man for the occupants, climbed down from the all-coach bus and rapped on the office door. Presently, a sleepy-eyed woman named Sue appeared with a kerchief covering her hair, holding a lit candle. “Howdy!” Gomez exclaimed. Sue looked bewildered. “Do I know you?” she asked. “I’m your cousin,” Gomez replied. “My friends and I are here for our rooms.” Sue eyed the 60-seat bus with disbelief. “My husband and I can’t possibly accommodate everyone in your party,” she said. “That’s what the haters in Congress have been saying,” Gomez replied. “How will you be paying?” Sue asked. “We accept all major credit cards.” “I have an Executive Order signed by President Barack Obama,” Gomez said, as he reached into the pocket of his denim jacket.
“The cottages are ours now. You and your husband have 30 days to vacate.” Sue stared incredulously at the parched document Gomez was proffering. “But . . . You didn’t build this business!” Sue sputtered. “Weren't you listening to Obama’s speech?” Gomez countered. “According to him, you and your husband didn’t build it, either.” “You didn’t develop Port Republic, you didn’t pave the roads. A State Highway crew – people just like me – did that. This is land the white man stole from the indigenous people. So, how can you charge rent on it?” About that time, Sheriff Mike Evans arrived. “Sheriff Evans, thank God you’re here!” Sue said. “Tell these people our cottages are not FLOPHOUSES! “Some people thing this country is a flophouse, Mam’'” Evans replied. “This Executive Order appears to be valid. ” “We have rights,” Sue insisted. “Apparently you haven’t been reading the new
Common Core curriculum,” Evans said. “According to the worksheets the teachers here in Calvert County are handing out to students, rights are really privileges the government extends to citizens that can be taken away if they misbehave or don’t clean their rooms. This Executive Order trumps any deed you have on file at the courthouse.” Just then, Marcus Brooks, the bank loan officer who moonlights as a Dejay arrived in his station wagon, lights flashing. “Where’s the party?” Marcus asked. “It’s at Jack R. Smith’s crib in Annapolis,” Gomez replied. “My man, Obama, is crafting another Executive Order as we speak. Old Smith doesn’t know it, but his free dental, health insurance, and unbelievably generous benefit package are about to be ours. Let’s roll!" Edward C. Davenport Drum Point, Md.
Project Echo What Can Happen with 5,000 Hours and 365 Days a Year? Project EHCO, the homeless shelter in Calvert County recently celebrated its 5th Anniversary in their new building on Main Street in Prince Frederick. We are thankful to the community that not only support us during the Holiday Season, but also those who support our mission throughout the rest of the year. As Thanksgiving draws near, we reflect on those whose generous hearts and happy spirits encourage and inspire us to continue our mission of sheltering the homeless and help them to regain their footing in life.
The ECHO House relies on our community partners in different capacities. We are privileged to be a focus of the generosity of many concerned hearts in the community. Here’s to Mrs. Charlotte Wilkening, the Scotts, the VanReese family, and others who make regular and unscheduled donations of paper products and household goods, the 22 faith communities who provide over 27,000 terrific meals a year, civic organizations, Boys and Girl Scouts and Clubs, our all-volunteerdedicated Board of Directors, the small group leaders and the
volunteers who read to the children, those who attend to support our traditional Empty Bowl Supper and/or 5K Turkey Trot, the former resident of ECHO who donates the services of his landscaping company, the local media who promote our events and publish our editorials, community schools both private and public, Community Resources and it’s Agency affiliates, our Corporate sponsors, The United Way of Calvert County, the partnering agencies and ministries who co-sponsor events by donating their space and accommodations, and the count-
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At their Annual Meeting and Awards Program held on October 27th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 2014-2015. CAASA will be led by Debbie Mister, President; Janet Bateman, Vice-President; William Smith, Treasurer; and Barbara Brown, Secretary. These outstanding volunteers were chosen by the board of Directors and members to assist CAASA in attaining its mission of “involving the entire community in promoting a healthy environment free of alcohol and other drug abuse.” In addition, CAASA honored over 60 individuals, local businesses, and community groups for their alcohol and other drug prevention efforts in Calvert County. CAASA’s highest honor, the Eagle Award, was rewarded in four categories and presented to: • Business Eagle Award- Floral Expressions • Bateman Community Eagle Award – Southern Maryland Young Marines • Education Eagle Award – Jen Bruno, Patuxent High School • CAASA Board of Director’s Eagle Award – Debbie Mister All award recipients are leaders in our community who worked tirelessly to promote CAASA’s prevention efforts in Calvert County. This was done through numerous program partnerships and volunteer efforts. For more information regarding the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. or to become a member, please call 410-535-3733.
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Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Announces Mini-Grant Recipients for 2015 The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) is pleased to announce this year’s Mini-Grant recipients. These recipients received approximately $3,500 in funding to implement alcohol and other drug prevention activities or programs in Calvert County. As a method to encourage the community to become involved in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, CAASA awards funds to local community organizations/groups. Applicants must show they will implement an activity or program that will address the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse. The Board of Directors is excited that this year’s recipients will take a proactive stance against substance abuse in Calvert County by sponsoring programs or providing educational materials for the county’s youth and adult populations. For more information regarding the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. or to become a member, please call 410-535-3733.
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2014 Mini Grant Recipients • Beach Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Second Step” Program, which focuses on enhancing social emotional learning. • Barstow Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Second Step” Program, which focuses on enhancing social emotional learning. • Collaborative for Children and Youth – Funding for the “F.U.E.L. Youth Empowerment Rally”. • Calvert Middle School – Sponsor Red Ribbon Week activities • Calvert Optimist Club – Sponsor “Shop with a Cop”. • Huntingtown Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Why Try” Program, which focuses on increasing a student’s ability to be resilient.
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Bayside Chevrolet Donates $7,200 to End Hunger in Calvert County Donation will provide meals for 360 Calvert County Families
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Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. (FCCS) FCCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for qualified Calvert County seniors by providing funds which assist them to remain independent when government or grant funds are insufficient. FCCS is seeking board members. FCCS is also seeking a volunteer to update their website. If interested, contact Susan Justice at the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Visit their website at http://friendsofccseniors.googlepages.com. Ceramics Classes Ceramics classes 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. Holiday Parties Good food and entertainment will be provided at this year’s holiday parties, Friday, December 12. For more information and to register, call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. Preregister by December 5. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Bid on purses, jewelry and accessories at the Purse Auction, Friday, December 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. A preview of auction items will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Enjoy an Eggnog Happy Hour and holiday cookies, Wednesday, December 10, 12:30 p.m. Get into the spirit of the holidays and watch the classic movie, A Christmas Story, Thursday, December 11, 12:30 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Watch the movie, Pearl Harbor, which depicts the attack that led to WWII, Friday, December 5, 10 a.m. Enjoy some Holiday Fun and Games, Tuesday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be given to the winners! Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a homemade Christmas quilt. Drawing will be held Friday, December 12. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Proceeds benefit the North Beach Senior Center.
Bayside Auto Group in Prince Frederick donated $7,200 to End Hunger In Calvert County. This donation came from their month long fundraiser to support the organization. For every car sold during the month of October, the dealership donated $50 to feeding local families. This donation will provide 360 meals for Calvert County families. “Back in July, End Hunger In Calvert County purchased over 3,000 turkey’s for the upcoming holiday season,” says Rev. Robert P. Hahn CEO of End Hunger In Calvert County. “At the time we didn’t know how they would get paid for but we knew that families would need them. This donation just answered the question, and now families will be able to have dinner together - not a soup kitchen - but in their own home.” “Over the years, community involvement and participation has been one of the biggest motivators for myself as well as our entire team at Bayside Auto Group,” says Andrew
Wanamaker Controller for Bayside Auto Group. “Our team was extremely excited to partake in End Hunger in Calvert County month because we not only understood that every car we sold represented a local family, but we got a chance to show how passionate we are for our community in Calvert County. We are very proud to be in this community and love being able to make a real difference for real people.” About End Hunger In Calvert County: EHCC is an association of over 50 businesses, 23 Feeding Organizations, 26 churches and community groups united behind the goal of ending hunger in our county. For For more information visit us online at www.endhungercalvert.org End Hunger In Calvert County Press Release
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Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Test your knowledge and learn interesting facts about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Monday, December 8, 11 a.m. Don’t struggle through the holidays alone. Join Melinda from Hospice for support and strategies for managing the holidays, Tuesday, December 9, 1 p.m. Laugh with us as we watch the hilarious movie, The Santa Claus, and enjoy a yummy dessert, Wednesday, December 10, 1 p.m. 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. 8 Lemon Herb Chicken, Wild Rice, Wheat Bread, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, Dec. 9 Pork BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Lemon Bar Wednesday, Dec. 10 Tuna Salad Sandwich, Wheat Bread, Vegetable Soup, Banana, Brownie Thursday, Dec. 11 Fried Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, Whole Wheat Bread, Jell-O with Fruit Friday, Dec. 12 Chicken Cordon Bleu, Wild Rice, Salad with Veggies, Navy Bean Soup, Green Beans Almandine, Christmas Cookies
On Saturday, Dec. 6, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in St. Leonard will host a Holiday Wreath making workshop. Plant materials from the estate gardens of Point Farm, located on the grounds of JPPM, will be used to create the wreath. The materials will include magnolia, boxwood, holly, pine, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Finishing touches such as ribbons, bows and other ornamentation are included in the price. There are two sessions being offered, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Session size is limited and advance reservations are required. Fee for the workshop is $25 or $20 for members of The Friends of JPPM. For information or registration, please call 410-586-8501 or email m.parlett@maryland.gov.
Christmas in Washington Bus Trip with Calvert Library
Have you always wanted to visit the National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. but worried about where to park? Worry no more! Calvert Library On the Go is sponsoring a bus trip to experience Christmas in Washington on Sunday, December 28, 3-8 pm. The cost per person is $15. Pick up will be at the Sunderland Park N Ride at 3 pm. The first stop will be at Union Station to see the Norwegian Christmas Tree and the Train Display. The food court has many options for meals! Then on to the National Christmas on the Ellipse and the Pathway of Peace, which consists of 56 smaller, decorated trees representing all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia. While there, you can also enjoy a Yule log, a large-scale model train and a Christmas manger. The library must register 34 people by December 20 for the trip to happen. Please register in person at any Calvert Library.
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Factors to Consider Before Selling Your Home Selling a home is no small undertaking. It often pays to be patient when putting a property up for sale, but waiting for an acceptable offer can be stressful, especially for those homeowners who have already found their next homes. Because so much tends to be riding on the decision of whether or not to sell a home, homeowners would be wise to consider the following factors before putting that “For Saleâ€? sign in their front yards. • Motivation: Many homeowners sell their homes because their families are growing and they have outgrown their current residences. Others may recognize a seller’s real estate market and want to strike while the iron is hot, while still others might be moving for a new job. The factors that motivate homeowners to sell their homes vary with each individual case, but prospective sellers should keep in mind that moving can be expensive, and finding a new home may not be so easy, nor is the grass necessarily greener on the other side. When deciding if now is the best time to sell your home, make sure you will be selling for the right reason. That can make the often trying process of selling a home a lot easier to handle. • Market: The local real estate market is another factor to consider when deciding whether or not to sell your home. A home is a significant investment, and you want to earn as substantial a return on that investment as possible. Selling when the market is struggling will make your investment less valuable. Research recently sold homes in your neighborhood to get an idea of how much you can expect to get if you sold your home in the current market. It might be worth it to sell now, or it might pay off to be patient and wait until the market rebounds. • Kids: Selling your home will impact your family just like it will impact your bottom line. Unless you plan
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to move down the street or to another home in your community, selling may mean you and your family no longer see your friends and neighbors. That can be a difficult adjustment, especially for school-aged kids who will have to adjust to a new school. The potentially negative impact that selling can have on your children may not be worth the financial benefits of selling, so the decision of whether or not to sell should not be taken lightly by homeowners who also happen to be parents. • Quality of life: It can be difficult to turn down an opportunity to make a lot of money on your real estate investment. But if you plan to sell and move further away from your office and your friends and family, the financial windfall you earn when selling your home may not be worth the sacrifices you have to make in order to earn that money. Studies have shown that longer commutes can elevate stress levels, and even the most affordable property may not be worth moving to if you won’t be able to enjoy the home with your friends and family. When deciding whether or not to sell their homes, many homeowners make the decision a strictly financial one. But there is more than money to consider when deciding if now is the right time to sell your home.
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Proposed Legislative Package Raises Concerns
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Following the General Election, more than 50 sitting senators and delegates statewide were defeated by challengers, who will be sworn in at the General Assembly on Jan. 13, 2015. In Calvert County, there are two brand new commissioners to be sworn in on Dec. 16. Despite all the changeover, some things still need to get done. Preparing for the 2015 Legislative Session is one of those things. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with Delegates Tony O’Donnell (R-29) and Mark Fisher (R-27C), Delegate Elect Michael Jackson (D-27B) and Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D-27) on Dec. 2 to discuss the 12 proposals on the 2015 Legislative Package for Calvert County. One of the proposals is a $25 excise tax to be added to the annual property tax bill of each property in the County not served by public water or paying the minimum service charge for water service in the instance of an unimproved property. The tax would go toward improvements for fire suppression systems, according to Department of Public Works Deputy Director of Enterprise Fund Operations Mark Willis. Calvert County has 700 fire hydrants, some of which are 70 years old or more. It can be costly to bring hydrants up to modern standards and make them safe, Willis said, and the hydrants are just a small part of the fire suppression system. Funding from the excise tax would also be used to add redundancy to water mains so if there is a problem with one main it can be isolated and fixed without interruption to water availability. One example he gave was at Calvert Memorial Hospital – the hospital is served by one water main and the shopping center across the street is served by a different main. The problem is if there is any sort of issue south of the hospital that requires the main to be shut off, the hospital and all hydrants in the area would lose water availability. A project the tax could help fund would be connecting the two water mains, creating a redundant system.
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The tax would not pay for fire department equipment, but it will give them a more reliable fire suppression system to work with. “They could have the best fire trucks in the world, if we don’t have the best infrastructure, what good is it,” Willis asked. The majority of water fire suppression comes from town centers, which make up a small geographic percent of Calvert County, Willis said. Anybody paying to be on public water and sewer or a community system, such as in North Beach, Chesapeake Beach and the Chesapeake Ranch Estates would be exempt from the new excise tax because they already pay into the maintenance of fire suppression systems. There are roughly 20,600 lots that would be affected by the bill, according to Deputy Director of Finance and Budget Joan Thorp, and the tax would bring in approximately $515,000. Both O’Donnell and County Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. are against the proposed excise tax. During the General Election, all the candidates just stood before voters and promised to hold taxes level if they couldn’t find ways to decrease tax rates, O’Donnell said “[The tax is] not happening with this delegate’s support,” he said. Slaughenhoupt said he is concerned that not all options have been considered before levying a new tax. There are other revenue streams available, he said. Another proposal that raised a few questions, especially from Fisher, was a request from Department of Public Works Director Rai Sharma to condemn property for road construction and widening using Quick Take. Quick Take is a faster process than Eminent Domain, Sharma said. Using Quick Take, he can get a piece of property appraised and offer the landowners the appraised price, which they have the right to refuse. The money can then be deposited with the courts and work can begin. Quick Take will not replace procedures already in place, Sharma said. He intends to use it as a last resort only to make safety improvements to existing roads. It will not be used to take away people’s homes, he said, but strips of land bordering the road. He is asking for the authority because there are
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projects planned for narrow roads, such as Dowell Road in Solomons, which have been on hold for two or three years because one property owner won’t deal with the county. According to the legislative package, Quick Take can be used for improving existing roads only, not for new road construction. “This will be our last ditch effort,” Sharma said. The proposal received unanimous support from the BOCC. During the public meeting, Fisher said he would never support such a bill because it essentially gives the county the right to steal property. “I don’t trust government,” he said. “I trust property owners.” If Calvert were to receive Quick Take authority, it would be one of only five jurisdictions with that power. The four jurisdictions already with Quick Take are Baltimore City and Baltimore, Cecil and Montgomery counties. The Department of Public Works wasn’t alone in bringing forward topics that sparked a debate. Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Laurence Polsky requested a change in legislation that would allow for civil penalties to be levies against store owners caught selling tobacco to minors. According to the legislative package, “current law in Calvert County only permits criminal arrest for illegal tobacco sales to minors. Criminal prosecution is seen by some as too drastic a penalty and therefore discourages enforcement of the law.” The goal of the proposal is to stem the growing number of underage smokers, Polsky said. O’Donnell asked why there was no penalty for underage customers who try to purchase tobacco, adding that this legislation is a way to punish business owners but not the person who committed a crime. Fisher called the proposal hypocritical, because the county is making steps every year toward legalizing marijuana, but this proposal seems to criminalize something that is already legal. For more information, or to see the legislative package, visit md-calvertcounty.civicplus.com. The 2015 Legislative Session begins on Jan. 14, 2015. 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.
James P. Maruca, 90 James P. Maruca of Dunkirk, 90, Md., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. He was born on Oct. 13, 1924, in Gallitzin, Pa. to the late Sophia (Farbo) and Anthony E. Maruca. James was a U. S. Army Veteran and retired after 45 years of federal service as the Director of Small Business for the U. S. Department of Commerce. He also proudly served on the Board of Directors for the Department of Commerce Federal Credit Union for many years. James enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, sports – especially the Washington Redskins and college basketball, and spending time with his family. For 55 years, James was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Squashic) Maruca. He was the loving father of Connie Zambelli and her husband Lou, Jr., James Maruca, Jr. and his wife Lisa, Don Maruca and his wife Shari and Christopher Maruca and his wife Susan. He was the devoted grandfather of Louis, III, Dominic, Mariel, Brittany, Angie, Amanda, Caroline, Sam, James Paul and Christina. He is also survived by one sister Lucy DeHaven, one brother Dr. Edward Maruca, nieces, nephews and other family members. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, on Monday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m., at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd, Owings. Interment took place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in St. Mary’s Cemetery Resurrection Mausoleum, Gallitzin, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University.
Violet Enola Pitcher, 91 Violet Enola Pitcher, nee Dove, 91, of Broomes Island, Md. passed away Dec. 1 in Harwood, Md. She was born on Sept. 1, 1923 in Broomes Island, Md. to the late Elmer Merton and Genevieve Elliott Dove. Besides her parents, Violet is predeceased by her husband, Alan T. Pitcher, Sr., son Michael Wayne Pitcher, great granddaughters, Michele and Amy Pitcher and her brothers, Elmer Dove, Jr., Monroe Dove and Marcellas Dove. Violet was a lifelong member of Broomes Island Wesleyan Church and head of the missionary field for many years. Past President of Broomes Island Civic League for 8 years, she loved to go to church, crab and fish, and help people. Violet was a great entertainer and loved to cook for her family and company. She is survived by her children,
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Gwen Willingham and her husband Allen of Davidsonville, Md., and Alan T. Pitcher, Jr. and his wife Alice of Broomes Island, Md. Grandmother of Kevin, Dean, and Kristy Willingham, Michael Jr., Timothy, and Chris Pitcher, great grandmother of Ryan Forrester and Chase Allen Willingham. She is also survived by her brothers, Jack Dove of Lusby, Md., Norman Dove of Broomes Island, Md., Douglas Dove of Prince Frederick, Md. and Donald Dove of Huntingtown, Md. The family will receive friends on Thursday Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, Md. Funeral services will be held on Friday Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church. Interment will follow in Broomes Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Broomes Island Wesleyan Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake.
Robin Jean Butler, 57 Robin Jean Butler, 57 of Lusby, Md. formerly of Montross, Va. passed away suddenly on Nov. 25 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 29, 1957 in Washington, DC to the late Joan Marie Kessinger and Joseph Robert Ritchie. Robin, also known affectionately as Buggie and Maw Maw, moved to Calvert Co. in 1999 from Colonial Beach, VA and was a Pharmacy Tech for a number of years. She met her true love Roy “Ed” Warring in Oak Grove, Va. 24 years ago. They had a special kind of love that many people will never experience. Robin loved her children, grandchildren, and family more than anything. She loved being around people in general, always calling everybody “Baby”, and would do anything she could for them. She was always a happy woman and it was the little things that made her so happy. Robin is survived by her fiancé, Roy “Ed” Warring of Lusby, MD; children, Tammy Butler of Strasburg, VA, Tommy Butler of Fredericksburg, VA,
and Shawn Butler or Nanjemoy, Md.; siblings, Christine Nance of Barstow, Md., Content Ritchie of Broomes Island, Md., Vicki and Bobby Ritchie or Leonardtown, Md., Brian Kessinger of Cappin Bridge, WV and five grandchildren. The family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. A Funeral Service was held at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Barber officiating. Interment was private. The family request in lieu of flowers for donations to be made in Robin’s memory to The Hope Lodge, 636 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. 21201.
Josiah Jon “J” Nugen, 30 Josiah Jon “J” Nugen, 30 of Lusby, Md. passed away on Nov. 21 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 27, 1984 in Haverford West, Wales, he was the son of Gail G. (Orwiler) Nugen and Tom Nugen of Bremerton, Wa. Josiah graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 2002. He was an HVAC service technician. Josiah is survived by his parents, Gail and Tom Nugen of Bremerton, Wa.; brothers, Sterling Nugen (Sheena) and Isacc Nugen of Lusby, Md.; six uncles; four aunts; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eloise and Sterling T. Nugen, Jr., and Tom and Edna Orwiler. Family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belford Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fl. 32256. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Library Events December – All Month • Dec. Art in the Stacks-Sue Belmore Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Watercolor, scenes of southern MD, such as blue crabs, Allen’s Fresh, Charles County, old local tobacco barns, blue herons, and wild flowers. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Dec. Artist of the Month: JAX, Medium: Photography Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Jax Photography is based in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. They are a husband and wife team that has been photographing weddings together for many years. They are award winning and published worldwide. They pride themselves in the ability to creatively document one of the greatest moments in your life. Their background in photojournalism gives them a unique and very natural approach to the art of wedding photography. 410-257-2411
Thursday, Dec. 4 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Get Your Craft On! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feeling creative? Or just looking for some DIY gift ideas? Come hang out for a night of Minecraft papercrafts, duct tape wallets, bracelet-making, and other handmade-by-you stuff. Come get your craft on… we’ll bring all the supplies and snacks! Space is limited so sign up early. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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! 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 grades K – 8. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 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 K – 8. Please register. 410-257-2411
Monday, Dec. 8 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters. Potluck dinner off-site, costumes optional. 410-257-2411
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Saturday, Dec. 13
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 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! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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 – 8. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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 • 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 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • De-Stress Your December 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. There will be giveaways and samples. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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Tuesday, Dec. 9
• 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
• Library Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411
• Elder Care Series: Fall Prevention Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hear the statistics, contributing facts and more importantly, tips and products to prevent falls. Learn about physiology and exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• The New Job Hunter’s Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join popular hiring specialist Rich Ball as he presents a workshop for new job hunters. Learn about online applications, networking and interviewing in today’s work world. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289
• Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1 and up. Please register. 410-326-5289
Saturday, Dec. 6 • 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 grades K – 8. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, 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 grades K – 8. Please register. 410-257-2411
• Manga Otaku Creators Night Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, - 7 to 8 p.m. Create your own mini-manga, writing and drawing your own short manga story! Please register. 410-257-2411
Friday, Dec. 12 • 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
• Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to noon Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library. All ages and levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411 • 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 – 8. Please register. 410-257-2101 • 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 • Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 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 – 8. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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 K – 8. Please register. 410-257-2101
Monday, Dec. 15 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Mother, Mother by Koren Zailckas. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411 • Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us
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Making Musical Opportunities
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Local musician Daniel Warren Hill wanted to be in a band since he was young. In 2011, he decided to make that dream a reality, co-founding Yellow Tie Guy. One of the first challenges the fledgling band encountered was recording and releasing their debut album. Hill did some research and found that an independent band could release under their own label. The band decided that was the route they wanted to take – Alchemical Records was born. The name came from the practice of alchemy, Hill now runs Alchemical Records, now based in Waldorf, Md. The label currently has four artists - Yellow Tie Guy, Andrew Ullman, Spencer Joyce and The
Collaterals. “I don’t believe we need as much separation in genres as we believe,” Hill said. The label is meant to bring together a wide range of artists. Hill looks for people and groups who are passionate about what they do and are willing to work hard. “I don’t preach or believe in overnight success,” Hill said. The label holds events to showcase its artists and offer newer bands a chance to plan. Every Wednesday Alchemical Records offers a venue for entertainers of all types at the at the Treehouse Lounge in Washington D.C. Past participants have included musicians, comedians, dancers, sword swallowers, poets, painters. Entry is $10. The next event will be on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Bands from Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., will gather at the Battle of the Bands scheduled on Dec. 13 from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., also at the Treehouse Lounge. Yellow Tie Guy is currently recording their next release, which will be out in summer 2015. The band’s first music video is slated for release this month. In the interim, Hill has been playing acoustic solos, including one at ArtsFest at Annmarie Gardens. His next performance will be on Dec. 11 at the Garden in Lights at Annmarie Gardens. For more information, visit www.alchemicalrecords.com. For a full listing of musicians to perform at the Garden in Lights, visit www.annmariegarden.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
“Gifts of Wonder” Holiday Show The Artists of CalvART have been as busy as Santa’s elves making new, small, beautiful and highly affordable work to brighten the holidays. Many of us will be on hand for our reception with lots of good holiday treats on Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. to greet you and help you start the season’s festivities. Gifts of all varieties, including jewelry, paintings, pottery, glass and sculpture about throughout the gallery for you viewing and gifting pleasure. We hope our local citizens and their visitors can join us and celebrate our new work and enjoy the warmth and beauty of our Gallery and the lively company of the artists who will be there to welcome you. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe . The gallery is Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28, the
gallery will be open every day until Christmas. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. CalvART Gallery Press Release.
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Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Get Your Craft On Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5 Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 8 p.m. Holiday Bazaar Windy Hill Elementary School (9550 Boyds Turn Road, Owings) – 5 p.m.
(13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 Tipsy Tuesday Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m. Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Saturday, Dec. 6
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30
Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Supper Break String Band Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.
Pirates and Princesses Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) – 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Sunday, Dec. 7
Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Lusby Annual Tree Lighting Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6:30 p.m.
Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.
John Shaw Lusby Commons Shopping Center – 5:30 p.m.
Ladies Night and Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8 ArtLAB Moms’ Club Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Trudy and the Falcons Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
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Out&About December Month Long Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons - 10:30 – 11 a.m.; Dec. 4, 11 Surviving Winter: We survive the cold by turning up the heat and putting on more clothes. What do animals do? Investigate different ways animals use to survive the cold, play games and pretend to be a bird flying south or a bear hibernating for the winter. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months – 3 years old and their caregivers. “Light Up the Town!” The Town of North Beach – Dec. 5 to 6 North Beach will “Light Up the Town!” for the holidays starting Friday, Dec. 5. Gather at the pavilion at Fifth Street and Bay Avenue for holiday carols as they light the town for the holiday season. Then on Saturday, Dec. 6, Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance at the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade in North Beach. Parade watchers should be in place along the boardwalk by noon to see bands, floats, antique cars and motorcycles, kids on bikes and pets with their owners march along Bay Avenue from First to Seventh streets. After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet with each child to listen as they share their wish lists. Enjoy roasted marshmallows over a bonfire on the beach then walk along the decorated streets and enjoy “hassle-free” shopping at the many charming stores and antique shops offering unique gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. New Job Hunters Workshop Is the job hunt wearing you down? Have you found it challenging to navigate the world of online applications and pre-employment screening? Hiring specialist Rich Ball will share useful tips for networking and getting the needed “edge” when it comes to applying and interviewing for jobs. Please register to attend the New Job Hunters Workshop at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The focus of this event will be networking and preparing for your interview. You can also attend the Resume and Cover Letter Workshop led by Sandra Holler on Thursday, Dec. 4 or 18 at 1 p.m. Visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center at Twin Beaches Branch on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick or Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Interim Southern Branch. And if you find you just need to de-stress, be sure to put the De-Stress Your December event on your calendar for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. You can call (410) 535-0291 or register online for any of these events at calvertlibrary.info. Christmas Antiques Festival Spices Up Seasonal Shopping 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 6 to 7 The members of the Calvert County Antique Dealer Association invite everyone to their annual Christmas Antiques Festival throughout Calvert County on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 to 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stores offer novel antiques, quilts, unique gifts, china, tools, furniture, glassware, books and other collectibles. Participating stores include Chesapeake Antiques Center, Nice Fleazy Antiques Center, Willetta’s Antiques, A-1 Antiques and Collectibles, Grandmother’s Store Antiques Center, Island Trader Antiques and Grandmother’s Too. The stores will offer complimentary refreshments and special discounts. For more
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information, please call (410) 867-3277 or (410) 326-3582 “Babes in Toyland” by The Twin Beach Players North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach - weekends through Dec. 14 The Twin Beach Players will present “Babes in Toyland” at the North Beach Boys and Girls Club weekends through Dec. 14. This all-children’s musical performed by the Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe will put you in the holiday spirit. On Fridays and Saturdays, the show begins at 7 p.m. On Sunday, matinees are at 3 p.m. For more information please visit their website. Feast Your Eyes: The Art of Food Annmarie Sculpture Garden Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 28 For more information on this event, please call (410) 326-4640. “Small Works” Fine Art Unique Gifts Holiday Show Artworks@7th Fine Art Unique Gifts, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays, Dec. 8, 15, 22 29 For more information please call (410) 286-5278. Women’s Spiritual Breakaway Weekend East-John Youth Center, 11835 Mill Bridge Rd., Lusby – 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 12 Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 10 Fairground Rd., Prince Frederick – 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 13 This event is sponsored by the Lusby Charge Women’s Ministry under Rev. Marvin R. Wamble, Pastor and First Lady Anita Wamble, Ministry Chair. (Part I) Ladies Night Out with Music, Spoken Word, Food, and Fun will be held at the (Free Admission) (Part II) Living My Life as a Purpose Filled Woman of God – Workshop Sessions with Dynamic Speakers as they teach about God’s purpose for your life. Drama, sessions, dancing, praise, prayer will take place. There is a small registration fee of $25 per person, includes lunch. For more information contact Francine Clark at (410) 326-2987 or lusbycharge@gmail.com. Home for the Holidays Join us on Dec. 13 and 14 for our annual Home 4 the Holidays celebration. Our annual holiday shop will be open and refreshments will be available. This is the perfect time to find a fantastic furry family member or pick out a gift for the existing furry family member! For more information, please visit humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org The Humane Society of Calvert County is a non-profit no kill animal shelter located in Sunderland, Md. We are dedicated to improving the lives of animals in the Calvert County area. Monday Memories House Tours Jefferson Patterson Park Museum 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 For more information please call (410) 586-8501. Ornament Show Sale Annmarie Sculpture Garden Arts Center 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 For more information please call (410) 326-4640 Monday, Dec. 1 - Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Community Events Compass Skills: Candy Cane Hunt Flag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Pwy., Lusby, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 14 and 21 For more information please call (410) 586-1477. Holiday Spirit Solomons Style Waterside Town Salutes the Season The Town of Solomons - Dec. 4 to Dec. 7. Solomons will be celebrating its 30th annual Christmas Walk Thursday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Events abound for all ages on this long, festive weekend. Stroll the luminarylit streets, enjoy holiday decorations and activities. It’s a fun-filled time of special children’s activities, a live puppet show and open houses at many businesses. This year the Solomons Christmas Walk will feature a Christmas Craft Bazaar Dec. 5 to 7. Vendors will offer a wide range of arts and crafts, food, clothing and items that will make great Christmas gifts. Santa Visits the Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, - 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 5 to 6 Enjoy live music, refreshments, Santa, holiday crafts and shopping at the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 to 6. Santa’s Coffee House will be open on Saturday with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa and holiday cookies. The museum is open free on both days from 6 to 9 p.m. Museum members will save 20 percent off in the museum store all weekend! Solomons Christmas Walk Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m.; Dec. 5, 6 The museum is open and free to the public from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments, Santa, the Otter, holiday crafts, and shopping in the Museum Store on both nights. Santa’s Coffee House will be open on Saturday with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. Museum members will save 20% off in the Store all weekend! Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshop Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons – 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 21 Register at the admissions desk on program day. Space is limited; $4 fee per child. Winter Wonders by Patuxent Voices Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella group, will perform Winter Wonders, a selection of holiday music to celebrate the season. Performances are: Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Sunderland Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at Christ Church, Chaptico Sunday, Dec.14, 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Performances are free, but donations are welcome. See website for details: patuxentvoices.org. Artworks@7th “Small Works” Holiday Show Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach – Nov. 28 to Dec. 28 As the Holiday season approaches, the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-a-kind “Small Works” trinkets, stocking stuffers, and other unique works of art to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving superstar. The results of these efforts will be on display as the Gallery’s December “Small Works” Holiday Show. This special show will run from Nov.
28 thru Dec. 28 with an opening reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself! While you’re at it you can also get a look at works of photography and hand-made jewelry by our newest member artists, see the works our other artists have been producing or just get out of the house and do something that’s free, visually appealing, and fun. Beautiful silk dyed scarves; jewelry for the young and the not so young; still life, landscape, and abstract paintings of various styles and techniques; photographs of the familiar and not so familiar; and ceramics with some new glaze explorations, are just a few of the artworks available for you to peruse and enjoy. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Mondays, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 24. Our telephone number is (410) 286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com. Transient Epiphanies Art Gallery College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Fine Arts Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd. - Nov. 17 to Dec. 20 CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Kathryn Myers, Transient Epiphanies. Nov. 17 to Dec. 20. Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the art, culture and religious traditions of India in her work. She has recently integrated video in her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architecture and activities found in sacred spaces. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk at noon on Nov. 18. This event is free. For more information please email bxoffc@ csmd.edu, call (301) 934 7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html. “Look Through Any Window” Photography Gallery calvART Gallery, 110 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 to Dec. 25 “Look Through Any Window”, November’s group show at the CalvART Gallery, features three photographers: Lonnie Harkins, Kevin Higgins, and Alyson Schwartz. This photographers’ group show at the gallery in Prince Frederick will be on display from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28th, the gallery will be open every day until Christmas. For more information, go to calvartgallery.org, or call (410) 535-9252.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 Writers by the Bay at the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. For more information call the Calvert Library at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
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Community Events Wednesday, Dec. 3 Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for this classic romantic comedy set in Seattle about a boy who tries to find a new wife for his sleepless father. When he thinks he’s found the right one, Jonah must convince his dad, Sam, that he and Annie are made for each other. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served. For more information please call (410) 535-0291, (301) 8551862 or visit calvertlibrary.info. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present a classic romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Find out if fate, with a little help from a young boy, can bring them together at the top of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day. Lights go down at 6 p.m., and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30. Popcorn and coffee will be served. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
Thursday, Dec. 4 8th Annual Piney Point Lighthouse Holiday Exhibit Piney Point Lighthouse, 44701 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point – Noon to 4 p.m. The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park presents a holiday exhibit you won’t want to miss during this holiday season. Military exhibits will fill the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and feature the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, War of 1812, World War II and the U. S. Civil War. The keeper’s quarters are not normally open to the public so this is a chance to look inside! Admission is $7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, and students 6 to 18, free for children 5 and under. Admission includes the holiday exhibit, and tour of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit and Piney Point Lighthouse tower.
Friday, Dec. 5 Holiday Bazaar Windy Hill Elementary School, 9550 Boyds Turn Rd., Owings – 5 to 8 p.m. Come join us for an awesome shopping event. We will have over 40 vendors, fun for the children and a special guest in a red suit will be joining us as well. For more information you can visit whespta.com. Town of Chesapeake Beach Holiday Lights 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Throughout The Town of Chesapeake Beach. 410-257-2230 Friday, Dec. 5
Saturday, Dec. 6 Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard - 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 6, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, will host a Holiday Wreath making workshop. Plant materials from the estate gardens of Point Farm, located on the grounds of, will be used to create the wreath. The materials will include magnolia, boxwood, holly, pine, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Finishing touches such as ribbons, bows and other ornamenta-
tion are included in the price. There are two sessions being offered, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Session size is limited and advance reservations are required. Fee for the workshop is $25 or $20 for members of The Friends of JPPM. For information or registration, please call (410) 586-8501 or email m.parlett@ maryland.gov. Humane Society Adoption Day Calvert Village Shopping Center, 198 W Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Humane Society of Calvert County will be joining Echo Reality for an event at the Calvert Village Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs will be available for adoption and the first adoption of the day will be sponsored by Echo Reality. The 9:30 screening of Scooby Doo will be at no charge in honor of the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Breakfast with Santa Isaac’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina, 155 Holiday Dr, Solomons, 20688 – 8 a.m. Reserve your place for “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Isaac’s Restaurant, located in the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina. Solomons Lighted Boat Parade Solomons Yachting Center , 255 Alexander St., Solomons - 6:15 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 6, come out to watch the Solomons Lighted Boat Parade. The parade kicks off at 6:15 p.m. at Solomons Yachting Center and heads up Back Creek, then 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. Prizes are awarded for Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat, Best Power Boat and Best of Show. Visit online for a full schedule of events Holiday Sale and Hay Ride! Southside Trailhead, 1985 Scientists Cliffs Rd., Port Republic – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids and your holiday spirit! Enjoy a hay ride and holiday cheer while you shop for fresh decorating greens, wreaths and swags at this year’s annual Greens Sale to benefit the Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary. Please visit ACLTWEB.org for more information. Annual Winter Festival Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick - Noon to 6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will host its 50th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday Dec. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. Ham & Oyster Dinner - Adults $19, Children 12 and under $10, Children 6 and under Free. Dinner includes: Fried Oysters, Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Hot Homemade Biscuits, Dessert, Coffee or Iced Tea. Carry Out available. Youth group will also be selling ice cream sundaes. Check out the Country Store, Attic Treasures, Baked Goods and Craft tables. Also for sale Gourmet cupcakes, wreaths, fruitcakes and nuts! For more information please call (410) 5351782 or visit trinityumchurch.org.
Sunday, Dec. 7 Members’ Only Yule Party at the Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons - Noon to 4 p.m. Noon to 4 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Spend time with friends; shop in the museum store, and visit with special guests, Squeak the River Otter and Santa. Admission to the party is a contribution of your favorite holiday fare on a disposable dish. The museum will provide drinks and sweets. Chesapeake Community Chorus Sign-Ups Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown – 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. The chorus will hold a practice session on Dec. 7, Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., Huntingtown United Methodist Church. Contact Larry Brown, director, at (301) 855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Santa Comes to Prince Frederick Fox Run Shopping Center, - 2 p.m. The Optimist Clubs of Calvert County and the Calvert County Fair Board team up to welcome Santa to Prince Frederick Sunday, Dec. 7. The parade, held at Fox Run Shopping Center, begins at 2 p.m. and includes marching bands, ROTC and scout groups, 4-H clubs, floats and fire trucks. Of course the big man himself will be there to bring joy to all the little girls and boys.
Monday, Dec. 8 Book Disussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters. Potluck dinner off-site, costumes optional. For more information please call (410) 257-2411 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 First Friday MAC Lab Tours Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard – 1 p.m., Dec. 9 For more information, please call (410) 586-8501. Elder Care Series: Fall Prevention Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hear the statistics, contributing facts and more importantly, tips and products to prevent falls. Learn about physiology and exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. For more information please call (410) 535-0291, (301) 855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 De-stress Your December at Calvert Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Grownups and kids alike love the holiday season, but sometimes grownups feel a little stress along with their holiday spirit. Try something fresh this holiday; keep the joy, ditch the stress. Grab your friends and join us for a free, informative, and interactive evening. Local professionals will present methods and tips to guide you peaceful-
ly through this season and beyond. Topics/ stations include: massage, skincare, yoga, chakra dance, nutritional scans, meditation, music therapy and more. There will be door prizes and giveaways! The workshop is at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required. Gift this event to yourself. For more information please visit us at calvert.lib.md.us or call (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.
Thursday, Dec. 11 Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1 and up. Please register. Please call (410) 326-5289 or visit calvertlibrary.info for more information.
Friday, Dec. 12 CSM Latin Ensemble Concert College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata – 8 p.m. CSM’s Latin Ensemble Ritmo Caché, directed by Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform a power-themed concert, entitled “Energía: An Evening of Salsa and 1970s Power Pop.” $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu. For more information please call (301) 934-7828 828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts.
Saturday, Dec. 13 1st Greene Turtle Annual Toys For Tots Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick, 98 Solomons Island Rd. S, Prince Frederick – 1 to 4 p.m. 1st Annual Toys For Tots drive at the Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick on Saturday, Dec. 13. We have the Superheroes of Southern Maryland there along with Redskins Gary Clark, Ken Harvey, Brian Mitchell, Darryl Grant and Chief Zee signing autographs for the drive. Provide one unwrapped toy for the drive worth more than $10, and get a free autograph! Provide three gifts worth more than $10, and get 5 autographs! Contact Monk Wells for more information at (443) 975-2261 or monkwells@hotmail.com. CSM Chorale Concert College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick All day For more information please call (443) 550-6000 The Chesapeake Community Chorus Concert Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 50 Clyde Jones Rd., Sunderland – 7 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the chorus will perform a concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at (301) 855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for further information regarding the Chesapeake Community Chorus.
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From my Backyard to our Bay A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
Environmental Issues in Your Backyard 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.
Rain Gardens Can Help During a one-inch rainstorm, more than 750 gallons of water fall on 1,200 square feet (about half the space of ground covered by the average Ameri-
can house). All of that water moves rapidly into storm drains, saturates lawns and heads for the Bay and its tributaries. Rain gardens are gaining popularity as a way to control stormwater runoff on residential properties. A rain garden is more than just a bed of pretty plants; properly sized and installed, it can collect and filter large quantities of water.
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This helps keep pollutants such as fertilizers, motor oil, and heavy metals out of our streams, and saves time and money that may otherwise be spent watering a lawn or flowers.
odic flooding. Luckily, many attractive native plants fit these requirements. A two- to three-inch layer of mulch keeps the plants moist and provides additional Want more information or filtration. help building a rain garden
The difference between a traditional garden and a rain garden lies underground and in the plant selection. A rain garden is positioned slightly down slope of a gutter in order to catch the rainwater. The ground is dug to a depth of about 6 inches and refilled about halfway with a mixture of topsoil and organic material, compost, or shredded leaves and sand. If heavy clay soils are present, other techniques (such as vertical cores of gravel) may be needed. To receive more information on soils types, visit the web soil survey found at: websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov.
Tips for Planting a Rain Garden
Rain gardens are generally best situated in sunny locations, and the plants that thrive in them prefer full to partial sun. Plants selected for rain gardens must tolerate drought as well as peri-
• Pick the location: Sunny areas where the land slopes slightly away from the house are best. • Determine size: Measure the area of roof that will drain to the downspout. The garden should be about 20% of the size of the area to be drained. • Keep your distance: Plant the rain garden at least 15 feet away from the house so infiltrating water doesn’t seep into the foundation. • Don’t fear the mosquitoes: Their larvae take seven to ten days to mature. A well-designed rain garden should drain in three days or less. It will also attract predators such as birds, toads, and dragonflies to keep bugs at bay. More tips next week…
This is the sixteenth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) 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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Check out the booklet Rain Gardens Across Maryland. It offers more details as well as constructions, planting and maintenance tips. Available online at: http://www.rainscaping. org/_ccLib/attachments/ pages/Rain+Gardens+ Across+MD_screen.pdf Calvert County Master Gardeners holds workshops on rain gardens throughout the county. Please email them at ccmg@umd.edu or contact the Calvert County Office of the University of Maryland Extension at 301-855-1150 or 410-535-3662 to find out when their next workshop is, or go online at https://extension.umd.edu/calvert-county/ master-gardeners to find out more about becoming a Master Gardener!
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