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“The American dream seemed harder and harder to attain. There was always some new tax or new fee.”

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Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Regulations to Address Impaired Driving Ignition Interlock Program Expanded

Governor Larry Hogan announced an expansion of Maryland’s Ignition Interlock program, which will help save lives by reducing the number of drunk drivers on Maryland roads. Beginning in 1989, Maryland’s Ignition Interlock program instituted a device that prevents a car from starting when it detects a certain level of alcohol on the driver’s breath. Under current regulations, drivers who register a 0.15 blood alcohol level or higher are allowed to opt-in to the program and keep their license without having an administrative hearing, while those who register 0.08 to 0.15 are not allowed to opt-in to the program.

Governor Hogan’s proposed regulations will allow all of these drivers the option of participating in the ignition interlock program and therefore, the ability to keep their license without an administrative hearing.

In addition to expanding the number of people that can opt-in, the new regulations also will bring Maryland in compliance with ignition interlock device standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Our administration is committed to protecting all Marylanders by taking the common sense steps that will help to prevent drunk driving,” Governor Hogan said.

“These proposed regulations will make our roads and communities safer by ensuring that past drunk driving offenders cannot start their car after they have been drinking.”

On average, there are 7,884 impaired driving crashes across Maryland in any given year. In those crashes, 170 people die every year due to impaired driving. All of these fatalities are preventable. In Maryland, drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and those with a BAC of .04 are charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

“Every life lost is one too many,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn. “Expanding Ignition Interlock is a giant step forward in eliminating impaired driving fatalities on Maryland’s highways!”

Maryland’s ignition interlock program has approximately 11,000 participants and is monitored by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The MVA has implemented an automated comprehensive ignition interlock program, which efficiently monitors participants and allows the MVA to take action against program violations.

“It took a number of partnerships to pull the event off,” explained Uunila, pointing to the contributions made by the Calvert County Chapter of the NAACP, the Calvert County Historical Society, Preservation Maryland, the Calvert County Historic District Commission, Bayside History Museum, Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church and the Maryland State Archives. “It was great to work with our community partners to first research, and then creatively share, our county’s rich history and involvement in the War of 1812,” she added. “This award goes to all of us.”

For more information about the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, call 410-535-4583 or 301-8551880; send an email to info@ecalvert.com; or visit online at www.ecalvert.com. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development won tops honors for its Lower Marlboro Freedom Day event that commemorated 14 slaves who fled the county during the War of 1812. The 2014 event earned the “Best Small Event” award during Maryland’s 35th Annual Tourism and Travel Summit held Nov. 3 in Ellicott City and sponsored by the Maryland Office on Tourism and the Maryland Tourism Coalition.

Researched and organized by Calvert County Historic Preservation Planner Kirsti Uunila, the day-long event explored the story of the men and women who left slavery, boarding British boats in the Patuxent River in the summer of 1814, and their struggle to decide “whether to stay or go.” Their stories were told through walking tours around the town of Lower Marlboro, living history storytellers, musical performances, displays, photographs and presentations.

Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Names New President

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Local Planning Commission Member Robert Reed was named the president of the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) during their annual conference Oct. 29 to 30.

“I’ll find out what’s going on faster than anyone,” Reed said, explaining that the MPCA educated local appeals boards and planning commissioners on changes to regulations and statewide trends.

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Being the president of the organization will give Reed access to information as soon as it is available, which will give the county an edge.

“Information is very important.” Reed said. “You live and die by it,” sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Funding to Fight Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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Over $2 Million in Federal Grants Distributed to 57 Agencies Statewide

encouraged to forge lasting partnerships between the criminal justice system and victim advocacy organizations, and to look beyond traditional resources by partnering with community and faith-based organizations to respond more vigorously to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.

“The grant funding we are announcing today is vital to Maryland’s continuing efforts to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes against women,” said Christopher Shank, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention. “Organizations from every region in the state will use this funding for programs in Maryland courts, state’s attorneys’ offices, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations to hold offenders accountable, protect victims, and help families rebuild their lives.”

A table of the Violence Against Women Act grants can be found here.

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention has awarded a total of $2,290,583 in federal Violence Against Women Act grants to fund endeavors to help protect women and families from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking crimes.

This federal funding is from the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice, and is authorized by the Violence Against Women Act. “Our administration is committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Governor Larry Hogan.

“These efforts and resources will save lives and give many families the ability to get the treatment and support they need to heal after the trauma of domestic violence and sexual assault.”

The Violence Against Women Act was reauthorized in 2013 and is a grant that allocates its funding to services, training, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors. Agencies are

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1. Consumers can get help by contacting one of the regionally located Connector Entities across the state. See a complete list of hours and locations.

2. A directory of authorized insurance brokers who provide free help to enroll on Maryland’s state-based health insurance marketplace can be found online at MarylandHealthConnection.gov. See our full broker directory.

3. Beginning this Saturday, a slate of weekend enrollment events will be held throughout the open enrollment period, which ends Jan. 31. For a full list of events, visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov/enrollment-events/ Enrollment must be completed by Dec. 15 for health or dental coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2016. Enrollments completed Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 will begin coverage on Feb. 1, 2016. And enrollments completed Jan. 16 to Jan. 31 will have coverage beginning on March 1, 2016.

“More than 1,500 trained experts are ready throughout the state to help Marylanders enroll,” said Carolyn Quattrocki, executive director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. “They succeeded in helping tens of thousands of consumers this past year and are well equipped to help people sign up for the first time or renew for this 2016 enrollment.”

In 2015, nine in 10 Marylanders who enrolled through the state marketplace were eligible for federal subsidies or qualified for Medicaid. For example, individuals who have an annual income of less than $47,080 or a family of four whose household income is less than $97,000 may qualify for coverage with financial assistance that begins Jan. 1, 2016. So far this year, more than 60,000 Maryland households have received more than $190 million in tax credits — an average of more than $3,000 per family — to help reduce the cost of health coverage.

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The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Elects Officers for 2015-2016 and Honors Community Volunteers for their Prevention Efforts At their Annual Meeting and Awards Program held on October 26th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 20152016. CAASA will be led by Debbi Mister, President; Janet Bateman, VicePresident; William Smith, Treasurer; and Julie Mulligan, 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 awarded in four categories and presented to:

• Business Eagle Award – Small Business Interest Group • Bateman Community Eagle AwardFarming 4 Hunger • Education Eagle Award - Erica Gunther – Patuxent /Appeal Elementary Campus • CAASA Board of Directors' Eagle Award- JoAnn Faber 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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CSM, Local Agencies Test Emergency Preparedness Working with MEMA, College Runs Drill on La Plata Campus procedures, as well as to identify areas in need of improvement,” said CSM Public Safety and Preparedness Executive Director Don Frick. More than 150 CSM students, faculty and community volunteers, as well as evaluators and observers from Calvert and St. Mary’s counties participated in the drill.

For photos from the emergency drill, visit www.csmphoto.zenfolio.com / emergencyexercise11-15.

For information on CSM’s public safety and preparedness efforts, visit http://ready. csmd.edu/.

In partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency as well as with local and regional emergency management and public safety agencies, the College of Southern Maryland conducted an emergency exercise Nov. 7 on its La Plata Campus.

The exercise was designed to test the college’s preparedness in collaboration with local first responder and emergency management agencies.

“The drill was the culmination of more than a year of planning among many partners, including Maryland Emergency Management Agency, Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Fire and EMS, and the college to test emergency notification systems, communication and response

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Volunteer fire and rescue personnel provide a mass casualty response as part of an emergency drill at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.

Tiny Elves & Santa’s Workshop Kicks Off Holiday Season As a kickoff to the holiday season the Department of Recreation and Parks has invited Santa to visit St. Mary’s County early!

The Tiny Elves Workshop & Santa’s Workshop will take place on Saturday December 5 from 9 – 11 a.m. Geared toward children ages 14 years and younger, the event will be held at the Hollywood Recreation Center. Santa’s helpers

will transform the center into a Winter Wonderland. All children will receive a professional photo 5x7 photo with Santa.

All children must pre-register as space will be limited. The cost will be $35 per child, $25 for each additional sibling.

All Tiny Elves are welcome to Santa’s Workshop! Children will have a chance to tell Santa what they would like for the Holiday. Holiday themed activities will

be available, including a bubble wrap dance floor! Parents are required to attend this event with their tots.

This will be a unique experience for children. Santa’s Workshop will provide parents a chance to enjoy a kid-free shopping day. Children will participate in holiday themed crafts, gift making, games, and activities. Pizza and other snacks will be provided. The big man

himself, Santa, will make an appearance. Every child will have their picture taken with him.

To register online go to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate or in person at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown. For more information call 301475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.

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Announces $10 Million in Grants for Crime Victims Awarded to State and Local Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $10,087,503 in federal grants will be awarded to state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide assistance, services, and treatment for citizens who have been victims of crime. The grants are funded through the federal Victim of Crime Assistance Program, administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention. Funds are used to support services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing, criminal justice support, and advocacy.

“One of our duties as citizens of this great state is to watch out for each other,” Governor Larry Hogan said. “I can think of no higher calling than to ensure that victims of crime are cared for with dignity and respect. Making sure they have access to the necessary services is essential to our goal of safe neighborhoods for every family in Maryland.”

“Victims of crime often suffer for a long time,” said Christopher Shank, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention.

“The trauma of the crime itself can have

far-reaching effects, leading to a sense of isolation and a loss of a sense of normalcy. As a state, we have a moral duty to reach out to crime victims, treat them with compassion, and offer them a full range of services to help them regain their footing and take the steps they need to heal after their trauma.”

Victims of Crime Assistance grants are awarded to organizations that provide direct services to a wide array of crime victims. These agencies include sexual assault and rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs and shelters, child abuse programs, mental health services, and programs for underserved victims. Hospitals and emergency medical facilities that offer crisis counseling, forensic examinations, and other victim services are also eligible for the grants.

Criminal justice agencies such as police departments or state’s attorneys’ offices use these funds for victim crisis units, victim advocates, victim registration and notification, and victim-witness programs.

In an effort to raise money for Calvert County Hospice, Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109 are working together during “No Shave November.”

Sheriff Evans has advised his personnel he would relax the agency grooming standards from Nov. 7 through Dec. 7.

In exchange for the standards being relaxed personnel wishing to participate will pay a $50 donation. Things will be

getting a little hairy around the Sheriff’s Office during the next month for those who have decided to give their razors a much needed rest.

If you’d like to assist the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with our efforts to raise money to support Calvert Hospice please contact Lt. Dave Payne at 410-535-2800 X2593.

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carmen’s gallery Hosts Exhibition Of Work By Renowned Valley Lee Artist Carolyn Egeli

carmen’s gallery proudly hosts an exhibition and sale of works by acclaimed Maryland artist Carolyn Egeli, daughter of Norwegian portrait painter Bjorn Egeli. The opening reception will be held Saturday, November 21 from 6 – 9 p.m. at carmen’s gallery on Solomons Island. Carolyn Egeli will be in attendance at this high profile event to speak with her fans and collectors. Egeli will also present a painting demonstration on Sunday, November 22 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the gallery.

Egeli’s paintings on display vary in subject matter. “Portraits, marines and landscapes are all favorites for different reasons,” says Egeli. “People are interesting. Their life stories are meaningful to me. People are inherently good, and if they are not, they want to be known that way. I try to know them at their best.”

Carolyn has painted portraits for many important figures of our day including Cardinals Egan and McCarrick and Dr. Albert Sabin, who is credited with developing the vaccine for Polio.

But Egeli’s current focus is on marine paintings. “I love the light on sails, water and skies,” she remarks. Her father, Bjorn Egeli was well known for his marine paintings before he began painting portraits of Washington’s politicians and social elite. Born in the picturesque town of Horten, Norway on the shores of the North Sea, Bjorn Egeli’s family little dreamed that he would become one of America’s most sought-after portrait artists of the 20th century. After moving to the U.S., he began studying at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC in 1932, where he met and married Lois Baldwin, a fellow student at the Corcoran.

Together, Bjorn and Lois had five children, all of whom have pursued successful careers as artists. As a child, Carolyn traveled with her father when he painted some of his prestigious subjects. “I remember being on the floor coloring with the secretary at her desk, while my dad was in a supreme court justice’s office painting.” In his later years, Carolyn Egeli escorted her father to sittings with

several high profile figures. “We’d stop along the way for lots of apple pie and coffee. Dad was good company. The people he painted loved him too.”

Egeli recalls her family and life on the farm fondly. “We spent hours discussing world events and art many mornings on Glebe Farm.” Egeli still lives on the farm, painting in her studio and home she built on the property. When you turn down the long tree-lined lane, you feel that you are entering a very special place where art is a way of life.

You can see across the lawn shaded by mature trees to the headwaters of the creek, the wild shore, a dock or two jutting out, eagles defining their territory to the osprey, and blue herons gliding across the expanse of water. Then, you see the work on the walls around you, and sense clearly how Carolyn Egeli’s reverence for beauty and its relationship to light reveals itself in the masterfully rendered portraits, landscapes, sailing ships, and still-life studies.

Says Egeli, “Taking care of the art spirit is a full time job. I feel gratitude for the beauty that is so bounteous right at hand. Then the art spirit can come forth! It is inevitable. Love is the key component of art, I feel. Love keeps us open and productive for all sorts of reasons we can’t fathom. The poet said truth is beauty and beauty is truth. I am a beauty junkie! The more of beauty you recognize, the more you see everywhere.

This is what keeps me going.”

This exhibition and sale will be a highlighted event in Solomons in the month of November. With the Egeli artistic legacy shining through Carolyn’s work, this is certain to be a notable exhibition in Southern Maryland. Refreshments will be provided and the artist will be in attendance. Meet the renowned artist and purchase a painting to hang in your home. If you’ve been looking for a painting of the Chesapeake region among others, this is your unique chance to find one. Visit www.carmensgallery.com for more information.

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you could say, he was looking down on her to win it. Congratulations to Debra; and also to Linda Davis, who won the second prize and donated it back.

Special thanks to all of the local Southern Maryland talent: “The Norris Brothers”, David & Joe; Recycled Bluegrass; Bluegrass Gospel Express; Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek; and Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass. Joe Mullins & Junior Sisk, the headliners indefinitely made it a “Hall of Fame Bluegrass Extravaganza”!

Thanks to the many dedicated sponsors that Bluegrass For Hospice has and thanks to the new ones that joined this year: Jan Barnes, RealtorCentury 21-New Millennium; Mr. John Felicitas & Ms. Christine Wray; Southern Maryland Oil Co.; ABC Liquors; Chiefs-Your Neighborhood Bar; BOB TAYLOR ENGINEERING, INC; Salsa’s Mexican Café; CMI General Contractors; Toyota of Southern Maryland; Rotary Club of Leonardtown; St. Mary’s County Arts Council; CHICK-FIL-A; Dr. Luke Morgan; Guy Distributing Co Inc.; C & C Plumbing & Septic, Inc.; Dr. Amit Khanna, DMD; Quality Built Homes, Inc.; Marrick Homes; John R Bean Construction & Home Improvements ‘N’ Stuff; Hearing Professionals; Stanley & Joanie Williams; A & T Enterprises; IAMAW William W. Winpisinger Education Center (Placid Harbor); PNC Bank; Dr. John Scott Tidball, M.D., P.C.; Associated Insurance Centers; Anne & Ernie Bell; Taylor Gas Company; Cedar Point Federal Credit Union; Dugan, McKissick, & Longmore, LLC; Dyson Building Center; Community Bank of the Chesapeake; Take It Easy Ranch Campground; Ridgell Oil Co, Inc.; Delegate Matt Morgan; Lil Margaret’s Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival; The Dorsey Law Firm; Breton Veterinary Hospital; St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Patuxent Music; PJ’s Auto Body, Inc.; Caldwell Banker-Jay Lilly Real Estate; Rita B. Catering; Stephen D. Mattingly Insurance, Inc.; Peter Verburgt; Kieyos, LLC; Southern Maryland Women’s Healthcare, PA; Hancock Refrigeration; Three Mules Welding Supply’s; Dr. Steven C. Platt/Sterling Optical; J.F. Taylor, Inc.; Dr. Charles C. Reel, M.D.; Pamela Oertly McKay; State Farm Insurance-Phil Riehl, Agent; Indian Bridge Kennels and Suites; Parran’s Flooring Center; and Patuxent Pump & Well.

Now for the good news, just shy of $2,100.00 from last year, this year’s Bluegrass for Hospice brought in $27,450.59. The first set back since the inaugural event in 2009. After this year, Bluegrass for Hospice has raised over $153,700 for the Hospice House. This event has become one of the biggest fundraisers for the Hospice of St. Mary’s.

Again, thanks to everyone for making this event what is has turned out to be and for supporting live bluegrass music!

On Saturday, Oct. 24, throughout the day, nearly 500 people attended Bluegrass for Hospice-2015 at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, Md. Everyone who attended the one day event walked away happy, complementing the good time they had and how organized the event was. I appreciate all of the kind words that were given and the words of encouragement given in person and through social media.

There is a lot of work that goes into this event. It would not be possible if it weren’t for the many volunteer’s that contribute their time each year, the sponsors, and the businesses in St. Mary’s County who so generously donated items for the silent auction and door prizes. Many individuals made and donated items for the silent auction as well. It’s great to see how the community of St. Mary’s County comes together with generosity.

There are so many people that I need to thank and I’m sure I will forget someone. Thanks to: the Amish/ Mennonite Community; my Mom & Dad, Johnny & Lorraine Armsworthy; Jim & Martha Bailey; Tony & Cindy Beakes; Joe & Denise Bragg; Michael Bragg; Synda Buckmaster; Wendy Burch; John Cameron; Nina Campbell; Chesapeake Wholesale; Jeanne Davis; Linda Davis; Kimberly Dennis; Larry Dorsey; Pam Ferris; Laura Goode; Suzanne Henderson; Barry Hillian; Michael Hoopengardner; Toni Long and the IIIrd District Optimist Kruzin Kafe’; Emily Jackson; Debbie Johnson; my number one sound man, Troy Jones; Bubby Knott for letting me invade the Flat Iron Farm for a day!; Max McConnell; McCormick Spice Company; Tami McGinnis; Ashley Morgan; Debra Morgan; Nga Nguyen-Felton; Charles Nickless; Elisa Norris; Woody Norris; Old Line Bank; Jesse & Kerry of the Printing Press for their continued support and dedication to this event; Vince & Pat Roche; Barbara Robinson; Sheetz in Great Mills; Jonathon Skrabacz; Jack & Peggy Tippett; Ed Vogt of Eastern Shore Bluegrass; Tina Williams; Matthew Won; Frannie Woodburn; Mickey at Flat Iron Farm; and last but certainly not least, my wife, Michelle for standing behind me through it all and helping to pull it together during the final days.

As I write this, I’m thinking back to how so many friends offered to help, that I find it very touching and to see the support that is given to an event that I began doing in memory of my Grandfather’s, William Armsworthy & Bubba Copsey. It’s an event that I’m very passionate about.

What you did for the event, weeks before, and the day of is very much appreciated. With the success that the event has grown into, it’s hard to do it all and couldn’t do it without your help.

On behalf of the Helping Hands Food Pantry, they certainly appreciated the amazing amount of food donations that were collected. Thank you.

This year, I dedicated the event in memory of Billy Morgan, who, each year, sold the most raffle tickets. Coincidently, his wife Debra won the money raffle this year. Since he couldn’t be with us to sell them,

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Federal Transportation Authority requirements for public safety, and oversees its preventive maintenance Program.

Besides participating in local, regional and statewide planning activities, developing long-range objectives, transportation maintains and oversees a safe and efficient Bus wash facility, maintains knowledge of federal and state public transportation requirements; attends federal and state meetings and disseminate information as required ensuring compliance, and keeping a liaison with regional agencies.

Transportation does have a cost and to minimize the impact upon the local General Fund, it oversees, prepares and maintains Federal/State Grants, agreements and MOU’s. Staff completes all requirements necessary to continue to receive grant funding ensuring proper documentation by preparing and maintaining monthly statistical reports; monthly subsidy reports; quarterly statistical and fiscal reports; and submits yearly grant applications.

So, when you see the various county buses travelling around Calvert County, now you know there is more than simply hopping upon a bus.

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To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must be delivered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement for that week. After that deadline, the Calvert County Times will make every attempt possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so.

Letters may be condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Calvert County Times and its licensees may freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The Calvert County Times cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints.

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

During the week of November 2 through November 8 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,352 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the

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

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/

Burglary Case #15-59237: On November 2 Deputy B. Robinson responded to a report of tools that were stolen from a business under construction on Main Street in Prince Frederick.

The missing tools include 2 (two) Dewalt Miter Saws, 2 (two) Dewalt Chop Saws and a Panasonic Radio. This burglary took place sometime between October 29 and the morning of November 2.

CDS Violation Case #15-59508: On November 3, while Deputy C. Idol was investigating a possible burglary on Joanna Court in Prince Frederick, he observed paraphernalia (syringes, spoon) within the home. He later arrested Vallandingham Emily Vallandingham, 22, of Prince Frederick for possession of these items.

Theft Case #15-59401: On November 3 Deputy N. Buckler responded to a home on Joanna Court in Prince Frederick where a suspect, who had just committed a theft at the Prince Frederick Wawa, may have fled.

The investigation revealed Emily Vallandingham, 22, of Prince Frederick was responsible for the theft and was also found to be in possession of CDS-Not Marijuana (Alprazolam/Xanax). She was ultimately charged and arrested for obstructing and hindering, theft and for the drug charges.

Destruction of Property Case #15-59831: On November 5 Deputy P. Mosely was dispatched to a home on Gregg Drive in Lusby for the report of a disorderly subject. ChiGarner cago Garner, 21, of Lusby was placed under arrest for destruction of property and transported to the Detention Center for processing.

Destruction of Property Case #15-59331: On November 2 Deputy M. Velasquez responded to Bandera Lane in Lusby for a report of rocks thrown through the window of a house and also a vehicle parked in the driveway. The damage was caused around 6:40 pm on November 2.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410535-2880. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Theft Case #15-60087: On November 6 Deputy B. Robinson took a report of a theft from an unlocked vehicle on South Creek Court in Huntingtown. A wallet, credit cards and license were taken between the hours of 7:00 pm on November 5 and 6:00 am on November 6.

Theft Case #15-60085: On November 6, at approximately 2:30 pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded to a report of a theft of an IPhone 6, which took place while the victim left a restaurant in Prince Frederick.

Theft Case #15-59915: On November 5 Deputy J. Wahlgren was called to a home on Cayuse Circle, Lusby, for the discovery of missing jewelry. Several rings had been taken from the home; it is believed the theft to have taken place on multiple occasions over the last several months. At this time there are no suspects.

Theft Case #15-59914: On November 5 Deputy N. Barger was called to Olympia Sports, located on West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a shoplifter who stole an item of clothing. The investigation is continuing.

Theft Case #15-59771: On November 4 Deputy B. Wood responded to the Sally Beauty Supply store in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. An unknown person cut open several packages and removed hair products. The investigation is continuing.

Theft Case #15-59285: On November 2 Deputy B. Robinson took a report from a victim who reported that their credit card was stolen and fraudulent transactions were made. It is unclear where and when the card was actually taken.

Theft Case #15-59277: On November 2 Deputy B. Robinson responded to a farm on Turner Road in Lusby for the report of a stolen deer camera. The theft took place sometime between October 7 - October 14. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office, as the investigation is continuing.

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Violation of Protective Order: On 11/2/15 at 1:46 pm, Trooper Megelick responded to the Calvert Auto Body in Prince Frederick for a suspicious vehicle.

Troopers contacted the driver and identified him as Joshua L. King, 29 of Lusby.

Investigation revealed that he was violating an active Protective Order. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Destruction of Property: On 11/3/15 at 2:29 pm, Trooper Megelick responded to the MSP Barrack to handle a complaint for destruction of property.

The victim reported that he encountered Tavaughn A. Weeks, 22 of Lusby, at Stamper Court in Prince Frederick and, during the encounter, Weeks punched the rear driver’s window shattering it. Charges are pending.

Possession of Cocaine: On 11/4/15 at 8:13 am, Trooper Megelick stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Fox Run Blvd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations.

Both occupants in the vehicle displayed suspicious behavior and a K-9 search was requested. The search revealed positive results and several grams of powder cocaine and crack cocaine were located. Elston H. Harvey, 49 of Sunderland, and Frances G. Johnson, 55 of Port Republic, were arrested for possession of cocaine. They were incarcerated at Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft from Vehicle: On 11/5/15 at 7:42 am, Trooper Kaitz responded to the 4000 block of Robinson Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that cash was stolen from a wallet inside the unlocked vehicle. Investigation continues.

Burglary: On 11/5/15 at 3:42 pm, Master Trooper Gill responded to the 400 block of Chestnut Drive in Lusby for a reported burglary. The victim reported two firearms and numerous jars of coins had been removed from the residence. Investigation continues.

Disorderly Intoxication: On 11/6/15 at 9:07 pm, Trooper First Class Newcomer while patrolling in North Beach observed a person stumbling and falling off the sidewalk into the roadway.

Upon contacting the person, found that he was extremely intoxicated. During the encounter, Christopher J. DeSousa, 21 of Chesapeake Beach, became highly agitated and began to yell profanity causing vehicles to slow down and a crowd to gather. It was determined he was a danger to the public and himself and was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Calvert Recognized At NLEC Awards In Chicago

The National Law Enforcement Challenge Highway Safety Awards Breakfast was held On October 27th at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was recognized for being second in the nation for Highway Safety amongst Sheriff’s Offices nationwide having 21 to 250 sworn deputies. The entry was submitted by Deputy First Class Mark Robshaw of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT). The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office won first place recognition in the state of Maryland for the entry.

The Sheriff’s Office received a $5000.00 award from the Maryland Highway Safety Office to be used for the purchase of traffic safety related equipment.

The National Law enforcement Challenge (NLEC) recognizes and awards excellent law enforcement traffic safety programs, focusing on impaired driving, occupant protection, and speeding. The NLEC is supported through a cooperative agreement between the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the

From left: Sheriff Mike Evans, Dfc. Mark Robshaw, Cpl. Jason Dean, and Capt. Todd Ireland

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, working collaboratively with the National Sheriff’s Association, Governors Highway Safety Association, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

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Extortion Crimes Being Investigated In Calvert The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating extortion crimes in which callers are claiming to have abducted family members for ransom. No persons have been abducted or injured and anyone receiving such calls are urged to

contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.

Citizens with information on the following crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through

the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880.

Information leading to the arrest and

conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

The Calvert County Times 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.

Patsy Alice “Pat” Ellis, 72

Patsy Alice “Pat” Ellis, 72, of Chesapeake Beach, Md., died on Oct. 30, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 16, 1943 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late John William Huffer and Annie Catherine Johnson. She was raised by the late Charles W. Ellis and Edith Irene Fennel Ellis. Pat married her beloved husband, Brian Lester Ellis on Sept. 19, 1980 in Prince George’s County. Md. Together they celebrated over 22 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in Nov., 2002. She was employed by various grocery stores, including Giant and Grand Union, until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and most recently took a trip with two of her friends across the United States. She also enjoyed playing BINGO and playing the slot machines. She was an avid football fan, always cheering on the Baltimore Ravens. She was kind hearted, had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed

being with people. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, enjoying dinners, vacations and shopping for and with them. Pat is survived by her brothers, Donald Huffer, Mike Huffer, and Bobby Huffer; her step-son, David Brian Ellis of Mooresville, N.C., her sister-inlaw’s, Judith Rosemary Rubcich of Hollywood, Md., and Diane Leslie Longo (Joseph) of La Plata, Md.; her brotherin-law, William Clayton Ellis, (Lynn) of Baden, Md.; her grandchildren, Hannah Lindsay Ellis and Cameron David Ellis of Mooresville, N.C.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Huffer and brother-inlaw, Charles Edwin Ellis. A Graveside Service was celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando on Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:15 a.m., at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md., 20623. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

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Jean Darnall Rose, 91 Jean Darnall Rose, 91, of Solomons, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 8, at Asbury Health Care Center in Solomons, Md. Jean was a former resident of Leisure World in Silver Spring, Md. She was born on Aug. 6, 1924 in Washington, D.C. to the late Francis Hall Darnall and Anna Margaret Baumann. Raised in Washington, D.C., Jean married her beloved husband, Scott Ellis Rose, on June 19, 1946 at Christ Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated over 47 wonderful years together before his passing in April 1994. She was employed as a Financial Clerk for the Prince George’s County Board of Education until her retirement in 1984.

In retirement she was an avid traveler, enjoying vacations and Elder Hostile trips to Germany, Austria, Scotland, England, France, Canada, Hawaii, Alaska and Bermuda. She was a life-long music lover, and particularly enjoyed classical music as well as the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein. A Cancer Survivor, Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 and declared cancer free in 2004. She was a member of Interfaith Chapel in Silver Spring, Md.,

the P.E.O. International Sisterhood, Kiwaniannes, and an Associate Member of the White House Historical Society.

Jean is survived by her children, Martha Jean Wiles (Jerome) of Calabash, N.C., and William Scott Rose (Linda) of Lexington Park, Md.; her grandchildren, John Edward Dodge, Brian William Rose, Rebecca Jean Rose, and Carrie Ann Rose; and her great granddaughter, Patience Amber Northedge. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Francis Hall Darnall, Ruth Martha Olson and Anna Mae Collinson. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Asbury Solomons, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Md., 20688. There will be a reception with fellowship and remembrances immediately following. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Md., Route-3, Gambrills, Md., 21054 and Asbury Foundation Benevolent Care Annual Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Md., 20688. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Szeliga, Republican Whip, Enters U.S. Race

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In a national race that has been dominated by Democrats, GOP candidate and state house minority whip Del. Kathy Szeliga has officially announced her bid to run for the seat soon to be vacated by retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski.

Szeliga, who represents Harford and Baltimore counties, made her second announcement stop in Leonardtown Tuesday afternoon to a small gathering of Republican supporters in the town square.

Szeliga, who won re-election to her second term last year, said she wanted to run partly because the federal delegation to Washington D.C. was lopsided towards Democrats.

Only U.S. Rep. Andy Harris from District 1 represents the GOP in the Maryland Congressional Delegation currently.

Also, as a newlywed 36 years ago, she and her husband had to struggle to make a living on minimum wage jobs before they could finally start their own construction business.

Americans were struggling in much the same way today, she said, and new leadership in Washington, D.C. was needed to get the economy moving again.

“The American dream seemed harder and harder to attain,” Szeliga said of when the recession hit her family’s business. “There was always some new tax or new fee.”

She touted her work with Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration to curb spending and reduce regulations as a blueprint for changing the situation at the national level.

She said she fully supported Hogan’s move to reinvest in roads and repeal the “rain tax.”

“Things are finally moving in the right di-

rection,” Szeliga said. “Now my focus will shift to Washington.”

Her platform consisted of three main positions.

The first was improving quality of life, which included pushing to reinvest in the nation’s infrastructure.

“Our nation’s roads are falling apart, bridges are crumbling and airplanes are using 1970s technology,” Szeliga said. “Health care costs keep rising, but doctors, instead of spending time with patients, must spend half their time on government regulations and filling out forms.”

Second on her agenda was improving national security.

“Terrorism is real,” she said. “Whether it’s a foreign or domestic threat, we must remain vigilant and strong.”

She said one of her first priorities as a senator would be to push for a secure border.

She also said the recent nuclear proliferation deal with Iran energized her to seek election to federal office.

She said she was “passionately opposed” to allowing Iran to have even nuclear power plants, which she said would in turn allow them to develop nuclear weapons.

“Why are we giving Iran nuclear weapons?” she said.

On abortion, Szeliga recognized it as the law of the land but said she would support defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood if they were found to be harvesting and trafficking in fetal organs and tissue.

The controversy over the practice exploded earlier this year when a set of undercover videos of Planned Parenthood staff purported showing them admitting to the practice.

“I believe in life from conception,” Szeliga told The County Times. “I don’t think taxpayers should pay for abortions.”

“The American dream seemed harder and harder to attain. There was always some new tax or new fee.”

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Kathy Szeliga announces her Senate run in Leonardtown.

Szeliga also said the country placed too much emphasis on pushing high school aged students towards college when the military or trade schools offered training for in-demand skills as well as significant pay.

There were too many examples of college graduates unable to find jobs with degrees in majors that were no longer in demand.

Moreover, there were construction contractors with empty positions and no one to fill them with the necessary qualifications.

“It’s a lack of connecting jobs to people,” she said. “Our schools have become factories were students feel pushed into attending a four year college.

“Trade schools and even the military are sometimes denigrated and looked down upon.”

Todd Eberly, political scientist at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said Szeliga’s entry into the race made her the highest profile Republican with actual electoral experience.

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But with the election in 2016 a presidential one, Eberly expected Democrats to be far more energized and ready to vote for Hillary Clinton in the primary and general elections.

“Any senate candidate is probably going to ride in on her coat tails,” Eberly said.

Szeliga acknowledges she is in engaged in an uphill political battle since Democrats still enjoy a two-to-one advantage and candidates like U.S. Representatives Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards have dominated much of the conversation from the political left.

Still Szeliga was confident in her ability to capture the primary slot.

She has been endorsed by both Harris and Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh.

“With the support I’m getting I’m sure I’ll win,” she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Szeliga with Mayor Burris.

Szeliga with Delegate Deb Rey.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

CSM News Bytes: CAE2Y Designation, NCMPR Awards, Men’s Cross-Country to Nationals

CSM Men’s Cross-country Heads to National Championship Nov. 14 Members of the 2015 College of Southern Maryland Men’s Cross-country team, from left, Head Coach Chris Tuttle, Thomas Jones of Waldorf, Alejandro Smith of Prince Frederick, Jack Prewitt of Charlotte Hall, Jacob Mwonthie, Patrick Jones and Mike Fray of Waldorf, River Rains of La Plata, Volunteer Assistant Coach Chris Jones of Waldorf and Assistant Coach Josh Trice were named Region XX Champions Oct. 24 at Hagerstown Community College.

“Last year, in the first year of the program, we finished runner-up to Hagerstown at the Region XX meet. Our goal this past year was to continue to build the team, work hard and win the Regional Championship. Sophomores Patrick Jones and Alejandro Smith stepped up to help guide the team to victory. Jacob Mwonthie has steadily approved and taken more than two minutes off

determine how the data will be used going forward.

The assessment uses a five-point score scale set by Maryland educators and others: • Level 5 - Exceeded Expectations • Level 4 - Met Expectations • Level 3 - Approached Expectations • Level 2 - Partially Met Expectations • Level 1 - Did Not Yet Meet Expectations At this time, MSDE defines scores at Levels 4 and 5 as demonstrating readiness for college or careers.

On the English assessment, over half of Calvert County Public Schools 10th graders—51.5%—scored at a Level 4 and 5 combined, which are the two highest levels on the PARCC five-point score scale, compared to 39.7% in Maryland.

Calvert County Public Schools continues to align its curriculum with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. In math, the process began at the elementary

Today the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released local high school data from the 2015 administration of the PARCC assessments. This release follows the public presentation of state-level data on October 27, 2015. The results set a new baseline that will help to determine if students are on track to graduate ready for college or careers.

Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are so glad to finally receive the results of the tests that we saw for the first time last spring. Our teachers, principals and subject area specialists are eager to dig in to the details and make adjustments so that we can improve our performance next year.”

Students enrolled in English 10, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 took the PARCC assessments last spring. Students will receive individual scores, but scores will not be used for student or educator accountability this year.

In the coming months, the State Board will

CSM Earns District Awards for Design, Public Relations Staff from the College of Southern Maryland’s Marketing Department, from left, Web Services Director Kristen Titsworth, Creative Services Director Lisa Jones, Junior Graphic Designer Katherine Reyes and Interactive Media Coordinator Marika Taylor, and the Community Relations Department were recognized by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for creativity, design and public relations efforts at the organization’s District Conference in Hershey, Penn., Oct. 6.

Reyes earned a Gold Medallion for the design of an invitation for the “Splash for Scholarships” fundraising event. She also earned recognition for the “Oliver!” theatrical production poster and for pull-up banners for the college’s “Beyond” campaign. Jones earned recognition for the fall 2015 credit course listing and the 2015-16 arts season rack cards.

CSM Community Relations team earned recognition for a feature article on the “Engineer Like A Girl” summer program.

During the conference, Jones presented,

“Beyond the Name Field: Developing a Highly Personalized Viewbook” and Titsworth presented “From Audience to Offerings: Overcoming the Challenges of a Community College Website Redesign” with a colleagues from VisionPoint Marketing.

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his time from last year. They worked hard and it paid off—it was a complete team effort,” said Tuttle.

The team will head to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship Nov. 14.

tain a bachelor’s degree with a cybersecurity track. For information on CSM’s associate degree in cybersecurity, visit, www.csmd. edu/cybercenter.

CSM Earns Second National Center for Academic Excellence Designation from NSA, DHS The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been designated a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education (CAE2Y) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the second time. The college joins 23 out of the more than 1,200 community colleges across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the quality of the college’s cybersecurity educational practices and curriculum.

According to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, the global shortage of skilled security practitioners is predicted to reach 1.5 million by 2020. In the United States there are more than 209,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs and the demand for information security professionals is expected to grow by 53 percent through 2018, according to an independent analysis of numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The cybersecurity associate degree program will provide the training necessary for graduates to apply for entry-level cybersecurity technician jobs. For entry into higher-level cybersecurity jobs, students should pursue associate degrees in either computer science or computer engineering and transfer to ob-

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Maryland Releases High School PARCC Results level and is progressing through the high school courses. This sequence of alignment was chosen to ensure that students have the prerequisite knowledge prior to beginning a course.

“It’s important to note that we did not fall behind in the curricular transition,” said Dr. Curry. “Math is a foundational subject, and it was most responsible to build a curriculum with students in mind. We have not yet introduced a revised Algebra 2 curriculum aligned with Common Core, which explains our Algebra 2 results. The new sequence calls for Geometry to follow Algebra I, and that is our focus this year. Our plan, established a few years ago, introduces the revised Algebra II curriculum in the FY17 school year.”

On the Algebra 1 assessment, 29.4% of students scored at a Level 4 and 5 combined, compared to 31.2% in Maryland.

On Maryland’s first-ever Algebra 2 as-

sessment, 6.5% of students scored at a Level 4 and 5 combined, compared to 20.2% in Maryland.

In future years, PARCC results will be available in early summer. That timeline will provide educators with more opportunities to make instructional adjustments based on the data.

PARCC results cannot be compared with the Maryland School Assessment (MSA), which the State used for a decade, both because this is a new test and a different test.

PARCC is the first assessment aligned to Maryland’s College and Career Ready Standards, which set a higher bar for student learning.

Results for PARCC assessments in grades 3-8 will be made available by MSDE in December.

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CSM Earns ‘Military Friendly’ School Designation The College of Southern Maryland has earned the 2016 Military Friendly® School Designation from Victory Media for attracting and supporting student veterans and spouses who are transitioning from the military to civilian workforce.

“It is an honor for the College of Southern Maryland to be recognized with this designation for the second time for services and support that we provide active-duty military and veterans, as well as their families in reaching their academic and career goals,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.

With more than 786 students using Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits, CSM ranks fourth in the state for colleges serving current and former military service members and their families, according to Chris Zimmermann, director of the college’s financial assistance department which oversees its veteran affairs office.

To learn about how CSM supports activeduty and military veteran students, the college’s Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator Robert Henry and a representative of the CSM Veterans Organization will be available to answer questions from 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 9 at the La Plata Campus, Nov. 11 at the Leonardtown Campus and Nov. 13 at the Prince Frederick Campus.

The college is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission, so that eligible veterans, servicepersons and certain dependents of veterans can receive VA educational benefits for credit certificate and associate degree programs as well as some Workforce Development programs.

According to Victory Media, the Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation.

CSM’s outreach includes an active student veterans’ organization, which is a chapter of Student Veterans Association, a non-profit

coalition of more than 700 student veteran organizations on college campuses globally with a mission to provide military veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. The organization is an inclusive, non-partisan group that supports all CSM student veterans and their dependents associated with all branches of the uniformed military services.

The college is involved in and supports community partnerships and events such as the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown or sponsoring Annmarie Garden’s Military Night to provide free admission for active duty military personnel and their immediate family during its annual Garden in Lights.

The Military Friendly® Schools designation process includes extensive research and a data-driven survey of schools nationwide approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding. The methodology used for making the Military Friendly® Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more transparent, and has played a significant role over the past six years in capturing and advancing best practices to support military students across the country. The school survey, methodology, criteria and weightings are developed with the assistance of an independent Academic Advisory Board comprised of educators from schools across the country. The survey is administered for free and open to all post-secondary schools who wish to participate. Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned business serving the military community since 2001.

Criteria for consideration are at www.militaryfriendly.com.

CSM also offers a 15 percent discount of tuition for individual fitness and pool memberships for veterans. Details are available at www.csmd.edu/go/fit.

For information on Veteran and Military Support Services, visit www.csmd.edu/ veterans.

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Homeschooling Day is October 28

By Skylar Broome Contributing Writer What’s an ornithologist? Children aged 5 to 12 that attended the Calvert Marine Museum’s Homeschooling day were quick to find out the answer: a person dedicated to the research of birds. The Southern Maryland Audubon Society partnered with the Calvert Marine Museum for this unique biannual event that grants homeschooled children the ability to attend hands-on workshops to learn special topics of interest. This year’s fall day was all about the various animals that migrate through the Chesapeake and the importance of those migrations.

“Partnering up with outside organizations is what makes it memorable,” says Traci Cimini of the Calvert Marine Museum. “It ties everything together and it’s

fun.”

Ernie Willoughby, an ornithologist from the Southern Maryland Audubon Society came down for the day in order to go through the different patterns that birds migrating through the Chesapeake Bay would take, using the specific birds that are modelled in the museum itself.

It wasn’t a lecture, according to Laurie Cole of the Educator Department of the CMM, but rather a more personal talk that described exactly what his job was as one who studied birds exclusively.

Admission fee was the museum admission and the event lasted from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Onsite registration began at 10 a.m. in the lobby. The next homeschooling day will take place in the spring, and the topic will be decided closer to the date. contributing@countytimes.net

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Shine the Light: Ms. Boggs Her love of children has drawn Joella Boggs, third grade teacher at Calvert Elementary, to two careers. After working as a pediatric nurse for thirteen years, Ms. Boggs returned to school to become an elementary teacher. It was a lucky day for students in Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) when Ms. Boggs walked into a classroom twentyone years ago.

Ms. Boggs has a sign in her room that reads, “In this classroom we don’t do easy.

We make easy through HARD WORK and LEARNING!” Her growth mindset is evident in everything she does to encourage effort, achievement, and a love of learning. “I believe children should have choices,” she said. “What child doesn’t love to have a choice to do something that’s a personal interest?”

A recent CCPS initiative supports her philosophy of empowering children through choice and learning. GoQuest, an inquiry and project based learning online program,

was instituted in all elementary schools last year as a component of the Advanced Learning Program in grades 3, 4, and 5. GoQuest features personalized instruction matched to student interests and learning preferences.

Students begin by taking an online interest survey that generates categories of preferences for both content and expression. From there, students complete engaging units based on their preferences.

Ms. Boggs has been a district leader in the implementation of GoQuest since it was introduced last year. She has found that her role has shifted to being a facilitator of learning, and she believes that GoQuest allows teachers to use classroom time flexibly and efficiently.

GoQuest, she said, “motivates children who don’t have self-confidence. I’ve watched children become writers as they work through the unit that best suits their preferences, whether it’s science, history, or the

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arts.” In addition to practicing writing and research skills, students hone their speaking and listening skills. Her students’ families love it, she said, “because it promotes such excitement about learning.”

One needs to be in Ms. Boggs classroom for just a short time to see children thriving.

Her enthusiasm is infectious. Her classroom has efficient processes to maximize learning time. She is skillful and knowledgeable. And children are respected and valued.

“Shine the Light” is a monthly feature about educators in Calvert County Public Schools.

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SMECO Launches Patriot Connect Program to Assist Veterans Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is launching a new program called Patriot Connect to help veterans and active military personnel who may be having a difficult time transitioning back into the community.

As reports in the media indicate, the high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among returning military personnel has been at the root of an

increased number of suicides. Nationally, as many as 22 veterans commit suicide every day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“For returning vets who may be unable to cope, dealing with a termination notice from SMECO could be the last straw,” said Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO. “If we can help prevent just one tragic death by reaching out to the men and women who have

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served our country, then this program will have been worthwhile.”

For starters, SMECO’s customer service personnel will be empowered to waive the service application fee and deposit for new customers, or grant a payment extension to existing customers, for veterans or active military personnel in need of assistance. Beyond that support, customers will be directed to work with Tami Gardiner, SMECO’s Credit and Collections Director. According to Gardiner, “We’ve been contacting local agencies that provide services to veterans and military personnel, as well as organizations that provide funds to support veterans, and they have been enthusiastic about SMECO’s new initiative.

We are reaching out to agencies because they can promote this program to the people who need it.”

Gardiner continued, “Our goal is to help someone who is suffering from a stress disorder get one step closer to a normal life. But, I’ve learned that many people with a military background are reluctant to ask for help. Friends and family members may know someone who needs assistance, and they can help by making eligible customers aware of SMECO’s Patriot Connect program.”

Slater added, “By making it easier for people with PTSD, combat stress, or related trauma to accomplish everyday tasks, we hope to help customer-members—people who have risked their lives

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in service to our country—with reintegrating into the community.”

SMECO provides electricity to more than 160,000 services in southern Prince George’s County, and in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County.

Co-ops are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities because co-ops are owned by their customers, and these members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors.

Co-ops also issue capital credits to their members. What are capital credits? They are the member’s share of the co-op’s margins, based on how much electricity the member purchased and the rate at which the account was billed.

SMECO’s margins—revenue less expenses—are used as working capital for new construction and system improvements. When SMECO’s Board of Directors determines that a percentage of the capital credits can be distributed to members through a general refund, capital credits will be issued by check or credited to members’ electric bills.

Follow SMECO on Facebook at www. facebook.com/SMECO.coop and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/somdelectric . The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is available at www.smeco.coop/ourservices/smeco247.aspx.

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13th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer After a rain delay due to Hurricane Joaquin in early October, Sotterley was at last able to hold their 13th Annual Riverside WineFest last weekend.

On Nov. 7 and 8 from noon to 5 p.m., participants drank wine and beer, ate food, listened to music, and browsed the creations of local artisans.

Around 20 Maryland wineries poured their wines on Saturday and Sunday, including five to six local wineries such as Slack Winery and Vineyard, Solomons Island Winery and Port of Leonardtown Winery. There were two beer vendors as well.

Food was provided by an array of vendors including Lenny’s, Mike’s BBQ and Catering, and Lexington Park Rotary Club’s Oysters.

While sipping wine and beer and eating food, participants listened to the four bands that played on the two stages.

The bands included The Piranhas, Come Back Iris, The John Luskey Band, and HydraFX. A collection of around 30 different local artisans, including the Color and Light Society, a yarn guild, and Teach-

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Senior Citizen News Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

MEAP assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in December. You must be income-eligible to apply. If eligible, certain forms will need to be provided. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; Southern Pines Senior Center on Thursdays, 410-586-2748; North Beach Senior Center on Fridays, 410-257-2549.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Training

The Calvert County Office on Aging in partnership with Asbury Solomons is seeking individuals interested in becoming trained to lead Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups in Calvert County. The Alzheimer’s Association staff will hold a training session, Friday, Nov. 20, 12 – 5 p.m. at the Southern Branch Library, Solomons. If you are interested in this initiative, please contact Susan Justice, Division Chief for the Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170 or by email at justicsa@co.cal.md.us.

Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer!

The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2015 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2016. Volunteers can give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. Training will be offered in late 2015 and/or early 2016.

If this volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Join us for a fun geographical game, Where in the World Wednesdays, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Celebration, Thursday, Nov. 19, 12 noon. Pre-registration required by Nov. 16.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Be Thankful and Celebrate Life at the Thanksgiving Party and Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration required by Nov. 16.

Do you or someone you know need motivation to get started toward enhancing daily function? Start here at the Grease the Wheels for Inactive Seniors, Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. Fun exercises and lunch will be available.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Auction and Lunch, Thursday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. Pre-registration required by Nov. 16.

Join local musicians, Jim and Kathy, for Folk, Country and Blues, Friday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m.

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ers with Cameras, displayed their work.

Customers could also walk the trails or take advantage of the free tours of the 1703 Plantation House and the Colonial Revival Garden.

Tickets were $25 for regular admission, $20 for designated drivers, $15 for members, $5 for children 6 to 20 and free for children under 6. For more information on Sotterley, visit www.sotterley.org or call 301-373-2280. crista@countytimes.net

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 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, Nov. 16 Chicken Chow Mein, Pickled Beets, Rice, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, Nov. 17 Creole Macaroni and Beef, Mixed Green Salad, Italian Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Pears

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Wednesday, Nov. 18 Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce, Corn Chowder,

Winter Squash, Coleslaw, Wheat Bread, Apricots Thursday, Nov. 19 Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Creamy Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Split Top Dinner Roll, Pumpkin Pie Friday, Nov. 20 Stuffed Peppers, Pea Mint Salad, Lima Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit

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Congratulations, Ludmilla & Andrew Mr. & Mrs. Steven Garland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ludmilla Charlotte Garland to Andrew Thomas Wheatley.

Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kegley. Ludmilla is a graduate of CSM with a class A CDL, she currently in employed at NAPA Auto Parts in Prince Frederick, MD. Andrew works as a Department Manager at McDonald at Westover in Morgantown, WV and he is also in the Army Reserves.

The couple will be married in August 2016 and will reside in Morgantown, WV.

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Shop Locally Till You Drop On Small Business Saturday

Beat The Crowds And Shop In Solomons For Everyone On Your Holiday List!

Make those holiday wishes come true for everyone on your list on Saturday, November 28 at the Calvert Marine Museum Store. The store is open from 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. and has gifts to please all ages and tastes. Shoppers can even get a 20 percent discount on purchases if they ask on this day.

The Museum Store has operated for over forty years and is packed full of merchandise including stemless wine glasses etched with anchors, new stemless crab glasses, fun pillows, Carvel Hall crab knives, stunning jewelry, hooded anchor sweatshirts, unique styled apparel, Clay Born Pottery, wood crab trivets and cutting boards, hundreds of books and wonderful selection of educational toys and activities for kids.

The store is also stocked with great stocking stuffers like hilarious “Passing Wind” boxers, leather journals, crab socks, gourmet snacks, specialty teas, hatchin grow turtle toys, critter cards, Maryland flag and crab magnets, custom towel “Love on the Chesa-

peake”, Chesapeake Bay candles, car coasters, crab ornaments galore, crab towels, activity books for kids, turtle lip gloss, otter tape dispenser, sea salt caramels, and more!

“Our store is a fun and relaxed place to shop. We enjoy showing off the new items that are arriving daily - many of them made in America. Not only are you supporting the ‘shop local’ movement when you make a purchase, but you are also supporting the programs and activities at the museum,” said Maureen Baughman, Calvert Marine Museum Store Manager/Buyer.

Small Business Saturday is sponsored by American Express. The Museum Store is open daily from 10:15 a.m.

– 4:45 p.m. and CMM members enjoy a 10 percent discount at the store every day and 20 percent off on the 20th of each month. For more information about the CMM Store or to place an order, please call 410-326-2750 or email Maureen at baughmmp@co.cal.md.us..

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Tom Hodges celebrated 25 years in business this week with a three-day red tag sale event and a car giveaway. The two events were held in order to honor the customers that helped Hodges in all of his progress and success over the years.

A raffle for a used 2005 Honda Accord EX was open to all Tom Hodges’ customers. The raffle started on July 27 and lasted until Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. before the drawing at 6 p.m. on the same day. Tom Hodges had close to 400 raffle tickets to choose from. The rules required that the winner had to be present on the day of the raffle in order to win the car.

This gathered a large crowd on Tuesday night.

At the event Jim Hodges, Tom Hodges’ father, spoke about the history of the family and the business.

The property on which Tom Hodges Auto Sales, Tire and Service Center sits was once part of a farm owned by Alexander and Leona Hebb, Hodges’ grandparents. Their house, known as The Hebb House, still sits on the property and serves as the auto sales office.

Tom Hodges, his parents and his siblings lived over the hill on the north side of the farm.

He would visit his grandparents almost daily.

At age 18, Tom Hodges started his career in auto sales at the Ken Dixon Automotive Group in Waldorf.

His grandfather Mr. Hebb died in 1963 and his grandmother Mrs. Hebb in 1985.

Tom always wanted to live in his grandparent’s house, so in 1986, he bought the Hebb House and the land surrounding it from his mother Mary Lee Hodges and his three aunts.

In 1990 at the age of 29 he opened Tom Hodges Auto Sales. He and his family lived on the property until 1996 and then moved a mile and a half down the road.

The 2005 Honda Accord EX

In 2008 Tom built Tom Hodges Tire and Service Center and in 2011 he built Tom Hodges Drive.

He has sold over 15,000 used cars and trucks to date. Jim Hodges calls Tom an extreme talent in the car business.

While the crowd listened to Jim and waited patiently until 6 p.m. on the dot, hot dogs and chips were offered.

Two names were pulled out of the box until a present winner was called. Joyce Mudd, a long time customer of Tom Hodges and a survivor of ovarian cancer, won the raffle. Mudd said she was ecstatic and couldn’t stop shaking.

The next step for Tom Hodges will open in the spring. A 7,000 sq. ft. “used car super center” as Tom Hodges calls it, will replace the Hebb House.

The new building will hold a showroom, a sales office and a customer lounge.

For more information on Tom Hodges, visit www. tomhodgesauto.com or call 301-373-8747 for sales or 301-373-4900 for service. crista@countytimes.net

Tom Hodges with winner Joyce Mudd.

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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The brand of the Dallas Cowboys, among the greatest in sports, was forged during the 1970s. Dallas won less than 10 games only once, missed the playoffs but a single time, played in five Super Bowls and won two championships during the decade of polyester, disco and Watergate.

But the story wasn’t just the winning. The Cowboys carried themselves with professional elegance.

Tom Landry, Dallas’s stoic, classy and fedora-adorned head coach, roamed the sideline with palatable regality. In Roger Staubach, a squeaky-clean Naval Academy graduate and Heisman Trophy winner, Dallas essentially had Captain America playing quarterback. They had the sleekest uniforms, most famous cheerleaders and the coolest nicknames – “Doomsday Defense” and Ed “Too Tall” Jones. The iconic single blue star on side of their helmets came to symbolize the team’s fame as much as the state of Texas.

The franchise even transcended sports: The television show Dallas included a flyover of Texas Stadium.

By the late 70s, all of it – the threads, the logo, the characters, the panache and the winning – earned Dallas the moniker “America’s Team”, an outrageously grandiose handle that was impossible to dispute, even by Dallas’s staunchest detractors.

Everything had changed by the late 1980s. After several losing campaigns, the Cowboys were sold to Jerry Jones, Landry was fired and a new business model was implemented, one that has proven to be less dignified. For the last 26 years, Dallas has been an extension of Jones’s prodigious, Trump-like ego.

It worked early on, to the tune of three Super Bowl championships, but the last two decades have mostly fallen victim to Jones’s failure to arrest his confidence in himself as supreme football pooh-bah and his lust for victory, a primal urge that has birthed many dubious decisions.

The “Jones Way” led to the hiring of Jimmy Johnson and the acquisition of players like Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Larry Allen and Darren Woodson. That’s good Jerry. Bad Jerry, the one of more recent vintage, jettisoned Johnson after a fatal ego-struggle, foolishly traded for wide receivers Joey Galloway and Roy Williams, recklessly acquired malcontent Ryan Leaf and willfully

gambled on Terrell Owens and Dez Bryant, two emotional volcanoes.

Win at all cost. Talent trumps character. Social responsibility is a minority aspect of decision making. That’s Jerry’s style. In the ultra-competitive, testosterone fueled world of professional football, it’s a widely accepted approach. However, in signing DE Greg Hardy, Jones crossed an admittedly gray line.

In July 2014, Hardy was convicted of assaulting Nicole Holder, a former girlfriend. Court testimony revealed the incident’s brutality. Hardy tossed Holder on a bed full of guns, threw her into a bathtub, dragged her around by her hair, slammed a toilet seat on her arm and threatened to kill her. The post-assault photos of Holder are extremely disturbing and consistent with an unconscionable beating. Hardy’s sentence was overturned on appeal after Holder failed to show in court. There is strong indication a civil settlement was reached.

Hardy spent all but one game last season on the commissioner’s nonexempt (suspended) list. After the court findings, Hardy was initially suspended for 10 games this year; the suspension was reduced to four games on appeal.

Dallas, with its typical disregard for anything but talent, inked Hardy to a one-year deal in March. His brief, but predictably eventful Cowboys career, has included a sideline shouting match with Bryant, insensitive comments about Tom Brady’s wife and no evidence of remorse for assaulting Holder. Jones has defended his employment of Hardy, stumping it as a deserved second chance.

He even spun Hardy’s passion as evidence of his “leadership.”

To expect anything different from the myopic, self-serving Jones would be foolish. But what about the rest of us, those who pad his capitalistic pockets? What say you, sponsors of the Cowboys? And you, Cowboys fans? Are you comfortable supporting the star and, indirectly, Hardy?

It’s a personal choice, I suppose.

But let’s be clear: Dallas is no longer America’s Team. Not this Greg Hardy-version. Domestic violence is too important and the NFL carries too much social weight for this Dallas team to represent America in any way.

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“Small Works” Holiday Art Show As the Holiday season approaches, once again the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-akind “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 at the Gallery’s December “Small Works” Holiday Art Show. This special show will run from Nov. 27 through Jan. 17 with an Opening Reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1-4 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!

Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach, Md. Gallery Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Artworkat7th.

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Thursday, Nov. 12 Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street-On-the-Square, Leonardtown) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Mixed Business Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 7:30 p.m.

American Legion Bluegrass American Legion (Rt. 231 & Rt. 381) – 2 p.m.

Wine and Design District Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee) – 3 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 16

Operation Warrior Refuge PowWow 21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, Md. – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13 Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 8 p.m.

The Johanssens Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 8 p.m.

Special Needs Family Fun Night Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) – 5 p.m.

Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Burger and Pint Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 4 p.m.

Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Saturday, Nov. 14 Vintage Flea and Farm Market 13215 Edelen Rd., Bryantown – 8 a.m.

Craft Fair Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville) – 9 a.m.

Veteran and Military Appreciation Day Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm Rd., Benedict) – 10 a.m.

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Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 6 p.m.

Pizza Night American Legion Post 206 (Rt. 260, 3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 George Dunn Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Bingo Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) – 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.

Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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“Artworks@7th & Friends” Arts Exhibit Artwork@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach) – Gallery Hours For the November Gallery Art Show, Artworks @ 7th Fine Art & Unique Gifts is offering our customers and visitors something special… and a little different. Instead of featuring the works of a current Gallery member, the November Gallery exhibit will showcase the artistic skills and creativity of some of the talented friends and acquaintances of our Gallery members. The show, aptly titled “Artworks@7th & Friends,” will feature works submitted by local artists, not currently affiliated with the Gallery, who were invited to participate by Gallery members. So come on out and explore the assortment of distinctive and creative works representing a variety of artistic media that will be on exhibit.

CalvART Gallery Prince Frederick Shopping Center, Rt. 4 and 231 – Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CalvART Gallery artists Lonnie Harkins and Dave Wardrup step outside their comfort zones and produce art that is different from their usual creations. Lonnie has jumped out of his zone and created a body of work encompassing minimalism, abstract, and macro photography bordering on micro photography. The subject matter will be apparent in some images and not so apparent in others. All are fresh new images designed to stimulate your mind! Dave has gone from turning large pieces of wood into things such as cheese platters, bowls, and natural edge pieces to working with small pieces of wood. He takes these small pieces of wood and turns them into works of art known as “Segmented Turnings”. These pieces show off the different grains and colors of the woods used, making them both artistic and visually appealing. This method of turning wood is technical, precise, and beautiful. Much time and attention to detail are lovingly expended to create each work of art. An opening reception will be held at the calvART Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run through Nov. 30.

For more information, go to www.calvartgallery. org, or call 410-535-9252.

Thursday, Nov. 12 Calvert Hospice Veteran to Veteran Training Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick) - 6 to 8 p.m.

Calvert Hospice is offering a training seminar for Veterans who are interested in being volunteers for veterans in hospice care. Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteering is an essential part of the Veteran Administration and National Hospice & Palliative Care initiative to raise awareness and deliver the best possible care to our nation’s Veterans and their families as they near the end of their lives. The Veteran to Veteran Hospice Training is a two hour block of training and orientation. Training facilitators include members of the Calvert Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and representation from the Maryland Veteran Administration Hospice program. To register: Contact Amanda Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-535-0892 or email apeterson@calverthospice.org.

Friday, Nov. 13 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) - 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Join Special Guest, Robert Gatton, from Solomons Public Library. Story Time theme is Leaves, Leaves, Falling Down.

Special Needs Family Fun Night Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) - 5 to 7 p.m.

The museum is open and free exclusively for families with special needs. The museum otter mascot will visit from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., seated massage provided, courtesy of College of Southern Maryland’s Massage Therapy Department. Family fun night is offered in cooperation with Calvert County Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Baked Porl Loin Dinner- Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206, Rt 260 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

A tantalizing Pork dinner with trimmings, salad,

and beverage for this informal dinner will impress your taste buds. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. Public Welcome. www.ALpost206.org.

Pub Quiz Calvert Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 6:30 to 10 p.m.

For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the winning team! Limited space, register early at any Calvert Library location! Must pay to be considered registered. $5 per spectator by separate registration. Only 20 spaces for spectators! Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free.

Quizmaster is Robbie McGaughran. Please register. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Saturday, Nov. 14 Indoor Yard Sale Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 (1015 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick) - 8 a.m. to Noon The Calvert Elks Lodge has started back up their very popular and well-attended series of monthly indoor yard sales. The next event will be on Saturday...mark your calendar! Tables (8 ft) and two chairs are available for $20. They sell out fast so if you are interested in a table, please email kdevore51@yahoo.com or call 240-412-4898 for more information. There will be breakfast sandwiches, coffee and juice available for sale as well!

Zumba at the Beach NE Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 9 to 10 a.m.

This class combines all of the step toning and strengthening for your legs and glutes and all of the Zumba fitness-party fun you love. Try it once and you will be hooked. No experience necessary. Aerobic step boards will be provided. When the weather is warm, we hold class under the gazebo outside. For more info, email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.

Holiday Extravaganza North Beach Fire Department (8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach) - 9 a.m. to Noon A fundraiser with crafters and somevVendor participants. Christmas items, pictures, food, and more.

Veteran and Military Appreciation Day Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm Rd., Benedict) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Second Annual Veteran and Military Appreciation. All veteran and military organizations are cordially invited to send in the registration form.

Deadline for returning businesses is July 15.

Sept. 1 for sponsors and October for all businesses. Fee: $75 “for profit businesses”, free for non-profit and veteran organizations. Please contact fralafra93@md.metrocast.net to get the registration form or to ask a question.

Itchin’ to Scratch: Intro to Scratchboard Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Member cost: $50 and nonmember cost: $55.

Materials fee: $25 due to instructor at class.

Instructor: Carmelo Ciancio. Sometimes called “the art of taking away,” scratchboard is a medium that allows for amazing detail. In this class, you will learn the basic techniques for working on scratchboard. Learn to use knives and abrasives to remove the black ink to reveal the white surface and how to achieve textures and subtle details in your work. Open to all levels. Drawing skills are helpful, but not necessary, as students will be focusing on technique and using images supplied by the instructor for reference. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Bull and Oyster Roast American Legion Post 274 (11820 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 2 to 8 p.m.

All you can eat Bull and Oyster Roast and Vegas night. Fried, steamed, 1/2 shell and stew, Fresh Roast beef served with potato salad, coleslaw, fresh veggies, and all the trimmings.

Free draft Coors light and Soda’s. Prices for advance ticket sales: $25 members/seniors, $30 non members, $15 kids 5-15. Door sales

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Texas Hold’em Tournament North Beach VFD (8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m. $100 buy in with no re-buys. Snacks provided with registration. Cash bar.

Country Dance American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m. to Midnight For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach in the Upper Level Ballroom. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction.

One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight.

The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies.. Public welcome. Make reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org.

Sunday, Nov. 15 Intro to Zentangle: Meditative Drawing Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 10:30 a.m. to Noon Member cost: $20 and nonmember cost: $25. Materials Fee: $5 due to instructor at class. Instructor: Jill Smithson.

Let’s explore Zentangle—a meditative drawing style using structured patterns in a mindful and relaxing way to kindle creativity, build self-confidence, and create beautiful artwork.

Learn the basics in this morning workshop, then continue building your skills in the afternoon session! Materials fee provides everything you need to get started.

To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Luscious Illuminated Letters: A Zentangle Continuation Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Member cost: $30 and non member cost: $35. Materials fee: $5 due to instructor at class. Instructor: Jill Smithson.

Allow your creativity and intuition to take flight as you explore the process known as Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA). Our ZIA’s will be based on the art of illuminated letters. We will create colorful, gilded illuminated cards to give or frame.

To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Play in Clay: Family Holiday Gift Making Workshop Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 1 to 4 p.m.

Adults and children six and up. Member cost: $50 adult/child couple; $15 extra family member. Nonmember cost: $60 adult/child couple; $15 extra family member. Materials fee: all materials included. Instructor: Emily Davis.

Make mugs, coasters and ornaments in this f un family workshop. Learn pinch and slab construction and paint your creations with colorful underglazes. Each person creates 3 items to keep and display or give as gifts this holiday season. Projects take 2-3 weeks to fire in kiln. Families will be called when ready for pickup.

Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Session North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus is looking to add singers to its all-volunteer chorus.

The chorus sings to raise funds for Calvert County charities. No auditions. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301-855-7477 or email at lbrown8601@verizon.net.

Monday, Nov. 16 Zumba Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd., Dunkirk) - 7 to 8 p.m.

This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/ fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No ex-

perience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info, email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Holiday Cards & Miniatures Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Series: 2-class series. Age Group: Adults (15 and up). Member cost: $140 and nonmember cost: $150. Materials Fee: $10 to use instructor’s materials, due to instructor at class.

Instructor: Nancy Thompson.

It’s a holiday extravaganza! Create beautiful watercolor greeting cards and artsy acrylic miniature paintings to give away this holiday season. Join us for a fun 2-day workshop while learning new techniques and tricks to create original cards and paintings to spread holiday cheer. Bring your own supplies-- including watercolors, acrylics, and miniature canvases-- or pay the $10 fee to use the instructors supplies. Materials list available upon registration for those who wish to bring their own supplies.

To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Steak Dinner - Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. The $15.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-855-6466. www.

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Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones Rd., Sunderland) - 7 p.m.

This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class.

Membership Meeting American Legion 206 American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach)- 7 to 8 p.m.

Begins in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake Beach Stallings-Williams Post. All members are encouraged to attend and bring their ideas to share. For information, call President Marcellas at 301-399-7995. www.ALPost206. org.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 Pizza Night- Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will host their Wednesday Pizza night in the Lower Level Dining Room at the Chesapeake Beach Post. Cost is $8 plus $1 per extra topping. For information, call 301-855-6644. www.ALPost206.org.

Thursday, Nov. 19 Calvert Hospice Veteran to Veteran Training Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick) - 6 to 8 p.m.

Calvert Hospice is offering a training seminar for Veterans who are interested in being volunteers for veterans in hospice care.

Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteering is an essential part of the Veteran Administration and National Hospice & Palliative Care initiative to raise awareness and deliver the best possible care to our nation’s Veterans and their families as they near the end of their lives. The Veteran to Veteran Hospice Training is a 2 hour block of training and orientation.

Training facilitators include members of the Calvert Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and representation from the Maryland Veteran Administration Hospice program.To register: Contact Amanda Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-535-0892 or email apeterson@ calverthospice.org.

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November, Month Long • HERBLOCK Political Cartoonist Exhibit on Democracy Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Herb Block believed in the greatness of America. His life and work was, in itself, an exercise in freedom of speech, freedom of the press and equality. Herblock used his talents to present important questions and challenges that words alone cannot: We must vote, meet our civic responsibilities, pay taxes and expect the best of our elected government officials to work on behalf of all the people. The clarity of his message and artistic style were perfectly fused, providing transparency, a humorous and telling look at our leaders, ourselves and the world.

Thursday, Nov. 12 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., 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!

• Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun.

• Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5 to 6 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

• Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

• Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: At the Library.

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

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

• Minecraft Freeplay Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other customers. Please register.

• Pub Quiz Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 10 p.m.

For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions.

Pre-register for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the winning team!

Limited space, register early at any Calvert Library location! Must pay to be considered registered. $5 per spectator by separate regisration. Only 20 spaces for spectators!

Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free. Quizmaster is Robbie McGaughran. Please register.

Saturday, Nov. 14 • Chess Saturday at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., 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 the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register.

• Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., 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!

• Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

• Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

Monday, Nov. 16 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

“Persuasion” by Jane Austen. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids!

• Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story!

• On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

• Drop-in Minecraft Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings – 3:30 to 4:40 p.m.

Try your hand at building and participating in special projects using minecraft.edu. No registration!

• Calvert Eats Local at Dream Weaver Café Dream Weaver’s Café, 114 Solomons Island Rd. N, Prince Frederick - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot at Dream Weaver’s eat local celebration. Price is $26/person and includes tax and tip. Register and pay at any Calvert Library. Checks should be made payable to Dream Weaver Cafe. The menu is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but the last year included pork chops from Windy Willow, sausage from Windy Willow, herb roasted chicken with sausage stuffing, butternut squash soup, pommes anna (potatoes), apple/cabbage/onion/cheese casserole, apple cobbler and sweet potato pies. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food!

Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult.

• Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 6 to 9 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.

• Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson. On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual.

For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Ursula’s world is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil of the two greatest wars in history. What power and force can one woman exert over the fate of civilization -- if only she has the chance?

Wednesday, Nov. 18 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings – 2 to 3 p.m.

Join us for a lively discussion about “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter.

• Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 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.

• Doc-Talk: Salt of the Earth Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us at Calvert Library Southern Branch for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed film based on the life of photographer Sebastião Salgado. The documentary gracefully straddles the line between moral and aesthetic paradoxes. Salgado’s photographs depict some of the worst horrors of the modern world: refuges, famine, war, and poverty, they are also stunningly dramatic visual artifacts giving their power double effect. As a viewer you are drawn into the examination of appalling truths, but at the same time your attention turns to the photographer and his art. Come see this transformative and affirming documentary.

• Full STEAM Ahead Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).

Full STEAM Ahead is for kids ages 4-8 & parents. Registration is required and opens one month before each event.

• Teen Time Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 9 p.m.

Time to relax and hang out with your friends at the library. Play games, listen to music, or just chill.

Thursday, Nov. 19 • Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun.

• Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m.

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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.

One printed copy helps. Please register.

• T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5 to 6 p.m.

T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting!

• Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5 to 6 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

• Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

• Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science.

Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack!

• Family Night Lego Mania Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings – 7 to 8 p.m.

Fun family activity! For parents and kids K-7! The theme for this month is: Outer Space.

• Family Book Buffet Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us as we discuss “The Mischievians,”

by William Joyce, over a delicious meal provided by Mission BBQ. Please register.

Friday, Nov. 20 • 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.

• 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 bRd.casting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access.

Saturday, Nov. 21 • International Gaming Day Mario Kart Tournament Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to noon

Compete against friends to win prizes and become the ultimate Mario Kart champion!

For ages 8-12. Please register.

Contact your Local Library!

Fairview: 410-257-2101 Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411 Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Southern: 410-326-5289 www.calvert.lib.md.us

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