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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer An on-line real estate service that tracks the numbers of homes that have gone to foreclosure nation wide shows that there has been a significant spike in those kinds of properties in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties up to the end of October.

According to RealtyTrac one in every 481 homes in St. Mary’s Couty is in some stage of the foreclosure process, while in Calvert one in every 321 homes is either nearing or at the point of foreclosure.

What’s more is that in both counties, as in most of the state of Maryland for the month of October, there was a massive increase in foreclosure filings from one month to the next.

RealtyTrac statistics show that there was a 131 percent increase in the homes receiving a foreclosure filing in October over September but that was still 31 percent lower than the same time last year.

In Calvert County there was a 76 percent rise for October of this year for homes in foreclosure, but that number was still 29 percent lower than the same time frame last year.

RealtyTrac stated that Calvert’s foreclosure rate was .30 percent, higher than the state’s average of .21 percent.

The national average is just .09 percent, according to RealtyTrac.

For St. Mary’s County Jan Barnes, a local realestate agent with Century 21, said that despite claims every year that the economy was making a comeback, the evidence was less positive.

“The market is not what it used to be,” Barnes told The County Times. “I remember when foreclosures were unusual now they’re an everyday thing.”

She said the current housing market had some bright spots, not great but not bad either.

“I think it’s fairly stable,” she said. “ There are plenty of homes selling in the $200,000 range but the higher priced homes are a lot harder to move.”

Many of those homes are sold at far

less than what they were originally paid for, she said, even eight years after the crash of 2007.

“We’ve had a lot of short sales, the banks don’t want those houses back,” Barnes said.

She said the spikes in foreclosures, often seen month to month, had become part of the new normal in the real estate market.

“It comes in waves, we just had another wave this last year,” Barnes said.

“And I know there are properties that are going to foreclosure than haven’t been advertised yet.”

Steve Paul, a realtor with the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors, said the housing market was simply a tough one.

“It is in our area, though you see much more activity in the Washington, D.C. area,” Paul said. “Sales are up a bit but it’s not like it was.”

He and his fellow realtors had also seen scant evidence of an economic recovery locally.

“It’s still kind of stagnant, the one increase we have seen is in rentals,” Paul said.

That meant more homeowners who would normally be trying to sell are realizing the slump in the market means they need other options to recoup their losses.

“I’ve got clients who have become landlords,” Paul said.

With the stagnant housing market and the continuing problem of foreclosures, local governments might feel the crunch from declining property tax revenues, he said.

Charles County was already looking at ways to increase their revenue streams from properties, he said, including raising taxes.

He said such a move would only make the housing market worse.

“We hope legislators won’t look at our homes like cash cows,” Paul said. “That would hurt everybody.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Staples Law Group to Support Faculty Growth and Development at The Calverton School Dan Rocha, Head of School at The Calverton School, announced today that Ted Staples and his law firm, Staples Law Group, LLC, has made a challenge gift of $25,000 to the school. The gift is to be used to support professional development for the teachers at Calverton and to motivate others to do the same.

In making the gift, Mr. Staples said, “The backbone of any college prep school is its teachers. Hopefully, this challenge will inspire others to enable the teachers at Calverton to have access to best practices in their fields of study and to bring those practices to their own classrooms for the benefit of their students.”

To maximize impact, the challenge will run over a three year period.

“We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from a member of the Calverton community,” said Mr. Rocha. “Since my arrival here in July, I have heard consistently from all seg-

ments of the community praise for a dedicated group of professionals that choose to teach at Calverton. This is a chance for others in the community, particularly alumni, to designate gifts for faculty professional development and meet the challenge by the Staples Law Group. It is particularly meaningful that Mr. Staples makes the gift today, on #GivingTuesday, as a way to inspire others to give back.”

The Staples Law group is is a boutique litigation firm based in Annapolis. Mr. Staples is a Calverton parent (Ryan ’22 and Gavin ’23) and the managing member of the Firm.

For questions regarding the School’s Annual Fund, or other types of giving, please contact Kristie Scott, Associate Director of Development, at kscott@calvertonschool.org or 410535-0216 x 1127.

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‘Southern Maryland Gives’ Features 2 Additional Fundraisers

The Southern Maryland community has provided more than $10,000 to local organizations through the online giving portal, Southern Maryland Gives, an initiative of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland. The online hub, available at www. southernmarylandgives.org, highlights nonprofits addressing our region’s needs through the environment, historic preservation, humanitarian aid, health, education, arts and culture, youth services and programs, animals and more.

In addition to the many local nonprofits that are accepting general donations, Southern Maryland Gives has added two projects for a total of eight featured projects during December. Projects are: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Hope for Life Fund, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, St. Mary’s Adult Day Care, LifeStyles of Maryland, Center for Children, and Humane Society of Charles County.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc., project goal $5,000 Dedicated to preserve, educate, and inspire—the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum’s vision is to celebrate and preserve the past, present and future of Naval Aircraft. The museum is creating an exceptionally enjoyable and educational experience in their new building. This project is to raise funds for creating interactive, high-tech exhibits.

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Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc., project goal $5,000 Post-traumatic stress is a significant barrier to employment for our nation’s veterans.

Operation: Tohidu is a retreat program for veterans and active duty military. Tohidu is a Cherokee word meaning peace of mind, body, and spirit. These retreats are designed to address the specific needs of veterans and active duty service members who are dealing with deployment-related trauma. Operation: Tohidu has helped more than 125 veterans and has had a remarkable impact on participants.

Additional funding is needed to support more veterans.

Hope for Life Fund, Inc., project goal $1,500 Hope for Life was created to provide support to individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide and/or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The rising rate of suicide and attempted suicide is heartbreaking. Suicide is the 10th cause of death for all ages, and the No. 2 cause of death for ages 15-24. All funds raised for Hope for Life will go back into the Southern Maryland community. These funds will create more youth programs and support groups, or provide funeral expenses for families who recently lost a loved one to suicide and can’t afford the cost.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, project goal $3,000 There are many veterans in Southern Maryland with a critical need. “Healing Those Who Serve” is a project to aid in the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is unique in that volunteers are teaching classes on an ongoing, long-term basis. For many participants, particularly disabled veterans, the socialization and camaraderie of the classes are just as important as the fishing outings.

St. Mary’s Adult Day Care, project goal $1,500

The elderly and people with disabilities of St. Mary’s County have a safe place to be during the day at St. Mary’s Adult Day Care. This organization needs a wheelchair accessible bus to transport its clients to and from the day care center to receive services. The center also provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, recreational activities and shopping. The bus is a critical part of operations, allowing the organization to serve St. Mary’s residents and provide relief to families who are caring for aging parents or loved ones with disabilities.

LifeStyles of Maryland, project goal $5,000 Safe Nights is a united and compassionate response to serving the homeless in our community. It provides overnight shelter to individuals and families from October 1 to April 15 of each year. The program rotates to a different host site each week. Participants are provided with meals, cots, linens and toiletry items. Supportive services and enrichment activities are conducted nightly to encourage the journey towards self-sufficiency. Donations will help pay for 50 sturdy, heavy-duty cots for the homeless in the tri-county area.

Center for Children, project goal $5,000 Children who have been subjected to abuse urgently need help, not just for physical harm but also for damage to their mental health. As the largest provider of children’s mental health services in Southern Maryland, the Center for Children serves 4,500 people every year. Crisis intervention, court advocacy and psychiatric testing are just some of the many critical services the center provides. Many parents cannot pay for the services and are without insurance. The center’s project assures help to just such families. Donations can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Humane Society of Charles County, project goal $2,500 Dogs at this shelter need long-term, loving families who know how to take care of them.

To make that happen, a professional trainer is now on staff to work with pets and their future owners. Unfortunately, there is no space to conduct evaluations or counsel adoptive families. The trainer has been working in the parking lot, as potential adopters stand under the open tailgate of her minivan. A shed is a dire need, giving the trainer space to ensure successful adoptions. The structure requires siding, flooring, and other supplies—the Humane Society needs funding for all of these things.

The Southern Maryland Gives online portal is powered by Razoo and sponsored by the Nonprofit Institute at CSM. Any size donation is appreciated, but a minimum $10 donation is required to donate online.

Southern Maryland Gives supporters include Charles and St. Mary’s county governments, Southern Maryland Oil, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Southern Maryland Publishing, The BayNet and the College of Southern Maryland.

For information about the Nonprofit Institute, visit www.csmd.edu/NonprofitInstitute.

To view the latest projects or search local nonprofits to support, visit www.southernmarylandgives.org. For information on adding a local nonprofit to Southern Maryland Gives, visit http://southernmarylandgives.razoo.com/ giving_events/smg/nptoolkit or email nonprofit@csmd.edu.

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Prince George’s County. Her previous experience includes private practice and service in Prince George’s County Government. Judge Hotten graduated from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Kevin Joseph Mahoney will fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court for Harford County.

Kevin Mahoney has practiced law for 28 years almost exclusively in the state circuit and district courts, and is currently a shareholder at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A. His previous experience includes private practice and clerking for a Baltimore County Circuit Court judge. Mr. Mahoney graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.

These appointments will take effect immediately.

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), in conjunction with Charles County elected officials, will hold a ribbon cutting to officially open MTA’s new Commuter Bus Park & Ride in Waldorf.

The $10.5 million facility includes parking for more than 500 vehicles and will accommodate the growing number of Commuter Bus riders in Southern Maryland.

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Fills Vacancies on the Maryland Court of Appeals, Circuit Court for Harford County

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Judge Michele Hotten to the Maryland Court of Appeals, and Mr. Kevin Mahoney to the Circuit Court for Harford County. The governor made the appointments after reviewing submissions from the judicial nominating commissions.

“After conducting a thorough vetting process, I am confident in Judge Hotten and Mr. Mahoney’s ability to be strong advocates for the law and our citizens in their respective courts,” said Governor Hogan. “Their extensive legal experience in our state has well-prepared them and I offer my sincere congratulations.”

Michele Denise Hotten will fill a vacancy on the Maryland Court of Appeals. Michele Hotten has been a judge for the past twentyone years, serving on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, and the District Court for

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Maintenance One of many reasons Calvert County looks so nice is the maintenance performed by the staff in Public Works. They perform tree trimming of all county roads for site distance; remove, install, and relocate signs; perform drainage control by maintaining all county ditches and drainage systems; perform roadside mowing, maintain street scopes, spray guardrails for weeds and maintain ponds and dams as well as roadside trash removal to ensure all county roads are free of trash and debris.

Administrative support ensures telephone calls and emails are received and transferred to the appropriate person. Short and long range plans are made, modified and adopted. Administrative staff members confer daily to maintain an efficient work flow and avoid excessive vehicle and equipment down time. Frequently used parts are stocked in inventory along with commonly used tire. Less frequently used parts are ordered as requested by the mechanic performing the repair. Inventory is tracked by a Fleet Maintenance software program and monitored daily. Parts are issued and charged to a vehicle repair work order as the work is performed. Stocked inventory is checked daily.

The fuel system is monitored daily for proper function and the diesel tank is treated with a lubricant additive before each delivery. They ensure vendors comply with all Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) compliance issues with Stafford Road and Appeal Landfill fueling sites.

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mendations to the Finance and Budget Division. Staff members research contracts to purchase new vehicles with the old vehicle either reassigned or placed in surplus to be sold at auction. Fleet Maintenance Administrative Staff members schedule vehicles for service or repair, research parts and repairs, obtain quotes from vendors; and transport vehicle to vendors for outside repair. They purchase fuel, and provide coordination of contracted services - office supplies, purchase road supplies, purchase materials, purchase road salt, and purchase staff uniforms.

Such extensive works requires tracking invoices, monitoring and processing accounts; handling all financial aspects for expenses and budget. The process monthly expenditures and reports; prepare financial reports for staff, purchase orders and budget adjustments.

To support all fleet and highway maintenance, this organization also reviews and resolves customer concerns and complaints, to include on-site meeting citizens to resolve issues.

You also see them providing assistance for special events such as Tiki Bar opening, Christmas Parade, County Fair, assisting the Sheriff with 4th of July traffic control; and of course performing Snow Removal and Storm Damage Repairs.

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Hunt Continues For Killer Of Lusby Woman

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Maryland State Police say they are still actively looking for the person or perpetrators who murdered Sandra R. Long five years ago and left her body at Calvert Cliffs State Park.

Long, 41, was found Nov. 30, 2010 at about 2:30 p.m. in her car at the intersection of Camp Canoy and H.G. Trueman roads in Lusby.

The car was parked in the hunter’s parking lot of Calvert Cliffs State Park, state police said.

Police said that the evidence shows Long died as a result of multiple stab wounds and that the car she was found in may have been moved to the location she was found after she had died.

Investigators with the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit have taken the lead on the investigation.

Laura Martin, State’s Attorney for Calvert County, said the case was a source of continual frustration.

“I have a picture of her on my desk,” Martin told The County Times. “I completely share the victim’s family’s frustration that this case has not been solved.”

Martin said it has been difficult to get information from the State Police regarding the investigation.

“They had persons of interest at the time,” Martin said. “But I don’t know what new evidence or progress they have made, because they haven’t communicated with my office, except for a brief e-mail ex-

change, in over a year.”

Sheriff Mike Evans said he wanted his agency to follow up on the case.

“They are [state homicide unit] a professional unit and they do a good job but I thought maybe we could do a little better,” Evans said. “I always believed this should’ve been a combined case with our joint unit [Calvert Investigative Team] but that no longer exists.”

Both CIT and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations in St. Mary’s County ceased to exist after the state police pulled their detectives from those units and reassigned them to the state’s Criminal Enforcement Division.

Evans was eager to try to solve the case.

“I don’t know if it can be solved but I’d like to give it a shot,” Evans said.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide is eligible for a $1,000 reward from Calvert County Crime Solvers if their tip leads to the arrest of the perpetrators of Long’s murder.

Law officers say they believe that persons in the area have information regarding who murdered Long but have yet to come forward. They are urging them to come forward now with whatever information they have no matter how insignificant it may seem.

Anyone with information on Long’s killers can contact Sgt. David Sexton of the state Homicide Unit at 410-5355520 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880.

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Follow-Up on Reported Needles in Halloween Candy: Through extensive investigation, Trooper First Class Matthews was able to obtain a confession from the complainant stating she had placed needles in the Halloween candy. The case is being reviewed by the State’s Attorney’s Office.

This clears any wrong doing by the residents of the Patuxent View neighborhood.

Armed Robbery / Theft / 1st Degree Assault: On 11/23/15 at 6:46 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews received a report regarding an armed robbery, theft, and assault that had occurred at the Central Square Drive Car Wash in Prince Frederick. The victim reported he was robbed at knife point while preparing to wash his vehicle. The suspect stole his jacket, cash, iPhone and keys to his car. The victim reported the suspect then got into a Kia Rio, with two other occupants. Units with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Prince Frederick Barrack began looking for the suspect’s vehicle. The suspects were found driving in the Yardley Hills neighborhood. During the investigation, the items taken from the victim were located. Douglas T. Hayes, 28 of Prince Frederick, Cordell T. Sollers, 30 of Lusby, and Jeffery L. Myers, 30 of Lusby were charged appropriately.

Theft from Vehicle: On 11/29/15 at 5:02 pm, Trooper Warrick responded to the 4000 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Huntingtown for a reported theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported a Remington 12 gauge shotgun was removed from his unsecured vehicle during the previous evening. Investigation continues.

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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.

Frank William Baines, 30

Frank William Baines, 30 of Lusby, Md. passed away suddenly at his home on Nov. 26, 2015. He was born on Aug. 23, 1985 in Norfolk, Va. to Frank Baines and Darshell Glee-Baines. Most of Frank’s years were spent in Maryland, where he played baseball. Frank was well known for his skills as a catcher for his travel team, parks and recreational team, and for his school team, Chopticon Braves. Frank won many baseball awards and trophies; the most important being a scholarship to Delaware Tech. Frank graduated from Delaware Tech and earned associates in business; where he applied his skills to work in retail.

Frank was also known for his personality. He always had a big smile and a pocket full of jokes. He was very outgoing and made friends easily. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and building things with his father. He also enjoyed being an uncle to his nephew; Frank promised Brayson would play baseball just like him someday.

Frank is survived by his parents,

his grandparents, William Baines and Teresa Baines, his two sisters, Amor Feliz Glee, and Ashley Baines Cox, stepmother, Virginia Lee Baines, his nephew Brayson Parker Cox, and his many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family received friends on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment was private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.

Edward W. Robeson, 81 Edward W. Robeson, 81, passed away suddenly on Sept. 29, 2015, at his home is Lusby. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, and stepchildren, Scott Smith and Lynnette Greenhut (Fla.) and her children Hannah (Id.) and Jarrett (Fla.). Ed is also survived by his loving ex-daughter-in-law, Nancy Robeson (Ca.) and her son Tim (Ca.). Ed left behind his “Furry Feline Children”, Saigon, Feather, Ming, Ko, Flip Flop, Marshmellow, Magic, Montana, Cherokee, Sassy, Patty, Guinness, Bandee and Meo. Ed is also survived by his children, Robby (N.C.), Chris (Ariz.), and Patsy (Pa.) and their children.

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Ed was predeceased by his father, William Robeson and his mother, Genevieve Neelen Robeson Bollenbach and his stepfather, Fred Bollenbach. Born June 3, 1934, and raised in McKees Rocks, Pa., Ed joined the U.S. Navy after high school (1950) and spent the next 25 years serving his country. He retired honorably in 1975 separating at the Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, Md..

After retiring from the Navy, Ed found a second career at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. He retired in 1994 after 17 years. He also worked at the Navy Lodge at Pax River NAS and Lowes until he quit work to spend time with Nancy and their furry feline children. He loved walking on the beach, Flag Ponds, having breakfast at the Frying Pan, attending many Naval reunions with his “brothers”, or at the American Legion Post 274 where he was a member for 42 years.

A Celebration of Ed’s Life was held at the American Legion Post 274 on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. He may eventually be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to a Military Charity of your choice or to Nancy Robeson FBO Fund of Ed’s Furry Feline Children and sent to PNC, P.O. Box 192, Solomons, Md. 20688. Con-

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Bonnie Denton Arnold, 74 Bonnie Denton Arnold, 74, of Broomes Island, Md. passed away at her home on Nov. 21. She was born in Broomes Island, Md. on Jan. 27, 1941 to the late Wilson Edward and E. Lorena Jett Denton. Bonnie is also preceded in death by her sisters Mary Louise Humphreys, Betty Ann Shea and Patricia Freeland.

Beloved mother of Donald Edward Zindorf and his wife Amy, Grandmother of Ryan, Eric, Bailey, Brandon, and Emily Zindorf and great grandmother of Flynn Zindorf.

The family received friends on Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, Md. where services were held at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Broomes Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Folds of Honor Foundation 5800 N. Patriot Dr., Owasso, Okla. 74055.

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Putting College at Your Fingertips

SoMD CAN Helps High School Juniors and Seniors Prepare

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

With the end of summer and the start of the new school year in August, high school juniors and seniors need to buckle down and get college on their minds.

The college application process can be daunting and confusing, but the Southern Maryland College Access Network is here to help.

SoMD CAN is a 501(c)(3) that helps high school juniors and seniors through the college application process, working directly with all four of the Calvert County public schools. The staff provides insider tips, step-by-step assistance, money saving techniques, personality tests and more. They help edit essays, write resumes, speak with parents and students individually, and help get SAT fee waivers and college application fee waivers.

SoMD CAN’s staff works a great deal with first-generation college bound students and underserved students, but all high school juniors and seniors are welcome to their services.

“I think they really appreciate having someone walk them through it step-bystep and help them understand how it all works, especially the financial aid piece,”

said pre-college advisor Dana Langley about all of the parents, guardians, and students she meets with.

Since its beginnings in 2005, SoMD CAN has served over 10,000 people through community seminars and workshops and, according to information provided by SoMD CAN founder Sonia Wagner, has helped SoMD CAN participants receive an estimated $7,294,032 in financial aid.

According to the same information, last year they reached 254 participants in

“There is so much great information out there and you have to find it and pull it together for the students, because it can be so overwhelming for them to try and find it all...”

their weekly programs and 1,325 separate encounters with students and parents.

“The guidance counselors at all the schools I think are key to our success and connecting us with students and with parents,” said Langley.

“They’ve got 300 or 400 students,” said pre-college advisor Pam Anderson.

“When they’ve got students that really need specific help, they come to us.”

All of this work by SoMD CAN is done with a staff of just three pre-college advisors.

Langley is the pre-college advisor for Northern High School and Patuxent High School. She has been working six years for SoMD CAN. She specializes in college transfers and working with the students after the acceptance process is over.

Michelle Kidwell is the pre-college advisor at Calvert High School for her second year. She specializes in applying for military academies like the Naval Academy and West Point, as both of her sons went through the same process and her husband is retired military.

Anderson is the pre-college advisor at Huntingtown High School and the curriculum specialist. She also specializes in helping students apply for the elite schools. Besides the step-by-step college advice, she makes sure to provide new information to the advisors so the students in Calvert County can be up to date in the college process.

“There is so much great information out there and you have to find it and pull it together for the students, because it can be so overwhelming for them to try and find it all,” said Anderson. “I just try and keep up with all the new things happening.”

For example, the SAT and the PSAT has a new format and the FASFA has changed from using a pin code to using an ID. The nationally recognized curriculum the advisors teach spans 32-weeks. The advisors meet with students during their lunch periods and discuss different topics week by week. They are formatted to follow how the student is going through the college process during the year.

The curriculum takes two forms, one

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for juniors and the other for seniors, covering topics that are relevant in the fall and spring.

SoMD staff would like to stress that juniors are just as important to this college process as seniors.

“A lot of them don’t get why they should come as juniors because they’re not really in the depths of the process yet,” said Langely.

Getting a jump on writing resumes, getting teacher recommendations, filling out applications over the summer and applying for scholarships can help make for a relaxing senior year.

Besides the sessions they hold from September to May, SoMD CAN advisors hold assemblies and have guest speakers.

They are also the creators of the Calvert Local Scholarships application that allows students to fill out one application for over 43 local scholarship providers. They also hold events outside of the schools like the upcoming financial aid nights.

SoMD CAN is a free program that can be found at all four Calvert County public schools. You can contact SoMD CAN via the high school guidance counselors or directly at somdcan.org. crista@countytimes.net

UPCOMING EVENTS Huntingtown High School Financial Aid Night Thursday, Dec. 3 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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'Thank Yous' Abound as CSM Students Meet Donors Scholarships For 2015 Fall Semester Total More Than $400,000

classes at CSM and I made the soccer team. I was 27 years old, which was about nine years older than most of my teammates. I was taking seven classes and working part time.” She knew that she couldn’t keep up the pace of working to support herself, pay for college tuition and attend CSM full-time in the nursing program. She applied for several scholarships and was overjoyed, she said, when she received the funds to continue her studies as CSM. “I have learned if you try your hardest you will accomplish what you have set your mind to... it just takes time. You cannot plant a seed today, and expect flowers tomorrow,” she said.

Jenkins, valedictorian of Henry E. Lackey High School’s class of 2014, said that CSM was the best option for him. “While my initial decision to come to CSM was based on finances, I soon realized that CSM offered me so much more. Scholarships at CSM enabled me to concentrate on academics rather than finding a part-time job. This seriously improves the quality of my life. Also by receiving the funding I do, I am able to be a part of the CSM VEX robotics team--which was ranked 10th in the world last year--as well as a part of the math team and the engineering club. The scholarships enable me to enjoy the full college experience and have time to give back to the community through the VEX Robotics team by volunteering with elementary and middle school children,” said Jenkins.

“Many of you are hearing in the news daily the staggering statistics about student loan debt and how more than 70 percent of college students have debt averaging $27,000. The most unfortunate statistic is that more than 30 percent of the students who take out college loans never finish college and have nothing to show for that debt,” said Gottfried. “This is why CSM is taking great strides to educate our students, their spouses and parents about the opportunity and wise decision to save more than $29,000 by starting college here at CSM for your freshmen and sophomore years.”

Last year 1,762 CSM students transferred to 226 different four-year colleges in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Scholarship recipients at the College of Southern Maryland began their Thanksgiving holiday a little early by showing their thanks and appreciation to donors at the Nov. 6 CSM Foundation Scholarship Reception at the La Plata Campus. For the 2015 fall semester, the foundation awarded more than $400,000 to students through 351 scholarships. Spring scholarships will be awarded in January 2016.

CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried acknowledged scholarship donors for the difference they make in the lives of CSM students.

“I am honored to recognize the many scholarship donors who are making an impact in our Southern Maryland community. They have chosen to partner with the CSM Foundation in keeping education affordable and accessible, which in turn enhances the health and welfare of our local economy.”

Speaking to scholarship recipients, CSM Foundation Chair Rané Franklin said, “As an active member of the Southern Maryland community, I see the impact of CSM. Everywhere I turn there is something CSMrelated: a campus, a student, a program or an employee. That says a lot about CSM and its presence and you are now a part of this great tradition. On behalf of the CSM Foundation, I would also like to thank all of our donors for their strong support. You are providing a lasting impact on the lives of these students.?”

Two scholarship recipients spoke at the reception, Kara Merritt of Indian Head, who received the Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship, the GRPA Foundation scholarship and the Thomas Goldsmith Scholarship, and George Jenkins III of La Plata, who received the Albert L. Elder Jr. Family Memorial Scholarship, the CSM Alumni Association Scholarship, the Helen and Mickey Todd Scholarship, the International Systems Safety Society, Washington D.C. Chapter Scholarship and the CSM STEM Scholars Program Scholarship.

Merritt, a nursing student, told donors that she always wanted to help others and that even as a child, she would care for her brothers and neighborhood kids when they had scraped knees. She served in the Navy and then decided to go to nursing school. “I moved to Southern Maryland, started taking

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cpcs) and can be submitted electronically or in hard copy between December 1 and December 31. The lottery will be held in January with parents being notified of their status in February.

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Burnt Oaks North Apartments is one of the only market-rate, non-subsidized housing in Calvert County.

In a previous article in the County Times, President of Built Rite Home Developers, Inc. Anthony Williams said, “We have plenty of subsidized housing in Calvert. What we don’t have is affordable housing.”

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Burnt Oaks may just be it.

The apartments they offer are perfect for recent college graduates, people not wanting to purchase their own home, and seniors.

Burnt Oaks North is a short commute to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, northern Virginia, and Andrew’s Airforce Base. Best of all, it is located just outside of the beaches, shopping, and restaurants that the town of North Beach has to offer.

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Their market-rate pricing is $1,300 a month for a one-bedroom, one-bath, $1,415 a month for two-bedroom, one-bath, and $1,505 for a two-bedroom, two-bath. Monthly rent includes water and sewer, maintenance and trash. They also offer a rental partnership

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In order to qualify, persons within the apartment must make a combined or individual salary of $46,000 a year or more.

Burnt Oaks North Apartments are located at 9845 Sea Maid Court in North Beach. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www.burntoaks.com or call 301-855-3394. crista@countytimes.net

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Senior Citizen News Legal Aid Attorney services are available by appointment regarding SSI, benefit denials, disability payments, Social Security and SSI overpayments, debtor and consumer problems, advance directives, and tenant issues.

A Legal Aid attorney will be at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Call Calvert Pines for an appointment, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

The Library at Mount Char, Scott Hawkins Carolyn and the other orphans have grown up under the tutelage of Father, an eons-old figure who’s amassed a library filled with the kind of information that ruins; once he’s gone missing it is up to Carolyn to restore order amongst the clan of his dangerous students. From first-time author, Scott Hawkins, The Library at Mount Char is a brooding fantasy unfolding against the backdrop of modern America, this library will remind you that knowledge is power.

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In Our Community

Holiday Closings Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed, Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday and Jan. 1 for New Years Day. No Meals on Wheels will be delivered. The centers will close at noon, Friday, Dec. 31. Meals on Wheels will be delivered.

Are You Interested in Volunteering for Your Community?

Friends of Calvert County Seniors (FCCS) and the Commission on Aging (COA) are seeking new members. FCCS is a non-profit organization which helps qualified Calvert County seniors by providing funds to assist them remain independent when government or grant funds are insufficient. The COA is an organization that advocates for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Calvert County. Submit an application to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the COA. For more information, call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Trips Remember to sign up early for trips and events. They may be cancelled if there are not enough participants registered in advance.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Make a fun Christmas Craft for the holidays with Sally, Friday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy holiday shopping at the Senior Council’s Purse and Jewelry Sale, Friday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Enjoy a Christmas variety show by the South County Christmas Showstoppers, Thursday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Come to a Holiday Evening Out at On the Dock in Deale, Monday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. Pre-register by Dec. 7.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a seasonal show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with the Charles County Show Troupe, Monday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Create Chocolate Candy Stocking Stuffers, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required by Dec. 8.

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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.

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The Princess and the Pony, Kate Beaton Princess Pinecone doesn’t want another cozy sweater for her birthday. She wants a cool warrior horse! But what she gets instead is a pony, who doesn’t appear impressive, in any way, shape, or form. Until the day of the Great Battle, when this princess and pony prove to be an unexpected force to be reckoned with!

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2016 Trip Brochure Next year’s Trip Brochure will be available at the end of this month. New York City, NASA Goddard and the National Cathedral are just some of the exciting trips scheduled. Stop by your local senior center to get your copy.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Raisin Salad, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges

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Breakfast With Santa At HSMC

On Saturday, December 12, 2015, Historic St. Mary’s City will host a breakfast with Santa in the Inn at Brome Howard. Reserve your seat to enjoy a light breakfast, a reading of Clement C. Moore’s A Visit from St. Nicholas, and receive a professional holiday picture with jolly old St. Nicholas. Seatings are available at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Reservations are required, seating is limited. $18 per person ($15 Friends members) For reservations, call (240) 895-4990 or info@

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George Dunn Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 7:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents “A Rutter Christmas” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 7:30 p.m.

Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.

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CSM Barbershop Concert CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 7:30 p.m.

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Celebrate your favorite Christmas traditions with Historic Sotterley Plantation! Come out between 10 am and 4 pm on December 12th, 2015 to enjoy: Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal Music, Walkthroughs of our decorated Plantation House and more!

There will also be many shopping opportunities for everyone on your Christmas list: Sotterley Museum Shop! Santa’s Secret Shop! Elves’ Mall! And Sotterley Garden Guild’s Seasonal Greens Sale! Join Sotterley in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets at the gate are $8 a person, children under 2 are free!

Kick-off the day early with Breakfast with Santa! We offer three seatings; 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. Enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus without having to wait in a long line! Advanced reservations required, as those seats go fast! The cost of Breakfast with Santa is $18 per person (which

Nightcap Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Jody’s Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd.. Dunkirk)

Free Holiday Choral Concert Leonardtown Baptist Church (23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) - 2 p.m.

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents “A Rutter Christmas” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 3:30 p.m.

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Breakfast with Santa and Family Plantation Christmas

Friday, Dec. 4

Sunday, Dec. 6

Saturday, Dec. 5 CSM Jazz Ensemble Concert CSM La Plata (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 2 p.m.

includes general admission for the day’s events) and requires advance reservations: www.sotterley.org.

Make this Christmas event part of your family tradition!

Proceeds from this event directly support Sotterley’s important educational programming.

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Music Holiday Concert St. Luke UAME Church (45000 St. Luke Ct. Piney Point) - 5 p.m.

Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

CSM Dance Performance: “The Magical Sounds of Winter” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 7:30 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!

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

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Annmarie Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, in Solomons, presents their award-winning holiday light show, Annmarie Garden In Lights, Friday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 2; 6 to 9 p.m. each evening (weather permitting). The show is closed Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 24, 25. New this year, the light show will include musical lights and new walking paths, plus it will snow every Friday and Saturday night in the Winter Wonderland (weather permitting). Bring your camera for incredible family photo opportunities! The event also includes 23 nights of great bands and performers, along with the “Holiday I Spy” game for kids, great shopping, a Visit with Santa, the Hardesty Haven Holiday Café, and so much more! Special nights include: a Visit with Santa, Holiday Shopping Markets, Golf Cart Tours, Holiday Sweater Night, and Pet Night. Admission is $6; free for children (4 and under); members free. For detailed information and a discount coupon, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410326-4640.

Semi-Senior Sale Shoppe for Hospice (Huntingtown) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Thursday. All Seniors age 55 and older received 50 percent off on all clothing. Proof of age required. Discount only applies to person named on discount card. Visit www. calverthospice.org for more info.

Exploring Wheel-Thrown Ceramics: Winter Session Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Additional Dates: Dec. 7, 14, 21, Jan. 4, 11, 18, and open studio Jan 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Time(s): 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Open Studio Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Series: 7 class series. Member cost: $265 and nonmember cost: $275. Materials fee: all materials provided. Instructor: Ray Bogle. Learn to use the potter’s wheel to make stoneware items such as cups, bowls, and vases. No experience necessary. Experienced students can expect to focus on specific forms and refine their techniques. Up to 25 lbs of stoneware clay included. Additional clay available for purchase prior to class each week. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640.

For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Snowy Scenes in Watercolor Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Additional dates: Dec. 9. Series: 2-class series. Time(s): 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days Member cost: $140 and nonmember cost: $150. Materials fee: Bring your own or use the instructors supplies for $15 at class.

Instructor: Nancy Thompson. Learn techniques to create wonderful snow scenes in watercolor-- how to make the painting feel cold and snowy using color and value. We will create a snow scene from start to finish.

This workshop is for all levels. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden. org.

Saturday, Dec. 5 Zumba Step at the Beach NE Community Center (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.

Oyster and Bull Roast (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 5 to 10 p.m.

The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Stallings-Williams Post 206 will host a Bull and Oyster Roast from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by dance music provided by DJ Stephen Varney from 7 to 10 p.m. This “all you can eat” event costs $30 per person in advance and tickets may be purchased from any SAL Member or the Bartender. Tickets are $35 at the door.

The price also includes draft beer and sodas.

It will take place in the Upper Level Ballroom at the Post. Public warmly welcomed. For information call 301-855-6466.

Annmarie Garden In Lights (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Winner of Maryland Life Magazine’s Finest Holiday Tradition Award, Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods.

As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.”

Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, circus performers, dinosaurs, and more. Admission: $6 per person; Children (4 and under) free; Annmarie Members free. For more information, please call 410-326-4640, or email: info@annmariegarden.org.

Solomons Christmas Walk Solomons Island - 6 to 9 p.m.

Celebrating 31 years at the Calvert Marine Museum. Stroll the luminaria lit streets and begin your holiday celebrations with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to all of the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages and admission is free!

On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertainment. Santa will be visiting both nights and watch for an appearance from the museum otter to join in on the holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa’s Coffee House on Saturday offering complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at: http://solomonsmaryland. com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.

Sunday, Dec. 6 Dowell Elem. PTO Vendor and Craft Fair Dowell Elementary School (Lusby) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dowell Elementary School PTO will be conducting a Vendor and Craft Fair. During this event we will have Vendors and Crafters selling their wonderful products. We will also have a bake sale, used books sale and a silent auction. Mr. Tom, the Reptile Man, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Chick-fil-A cow will be visiting us. Proceeds from this event will help fund all the DES PTA planned activities this year including: Reflections Art Contest, Spelling Bee, Field Day events, cultural arts assemblies, beautification, Teacher, Staff and Volunteer Appreciation, Week of the Young Child and much more.

NJROTC Breakfast with Santa all you can eat American Legion Post 274 (11820 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 8 a.m.

All you can eat breakfast with Santa, $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and under 5 are free.

Sponsored by Patuxent High NJROTC. CMM Member’s Only Yule Party Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - Noon to 4 p.m.

In the Harms Gallery. Spend time with friends; shop in the museum store, and visit with special guests, Squeak the River Otter and Santa. Admission to the party is a contribution of your favorite holiday fare on a disposable dish. CMM will provide drinks and sweets. The Museum Store is open

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. to the public all day with 20 percent off for CMM members. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4 for children ages 5 to 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410326-2042.

Prong Set Wire Ring Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 1 to 3 p.m.

Member cost: $25 and nonmember cost: $30. Materials fee: $40 due to instructor at class. Instructor: Jerry Garnsey. Learn basic wire-working skills as you create two wire rings with prong-set cubic zirconia or labcreated gems. Using .935% sterling silver, each student will make two rings. No experience needed! Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Blue Christmas Worship Service Friendship Methodist Church (Friendship) - 5 to 6 p.m.

Christmas is a bright, festive celebration of Christ’s birth, but for many it is sad, dark, and lonely due to personal struggles or life circumstances or losses. The pastors and Stephen Ministers of Friendship United Methodist Church recognize that these emotional and spiritual feelings are raw and real. We would like to embrace those who need a “grace lift” during this Advent season.

A Blue Christmas service is offered for those who wish to find solace. No strings, just come as you are. Friendship UMC is 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2; 1-/13 miles north of the traffic light at the jct. of Routes 2 and 260 in Owings. For more information, call 410-257-7133, bsuedean@ comcast.net.

Annmarie Garden In Lights (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Winner of Maryland Life Magazine’s Finest Holiday Tradition Award, Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods.

As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.”

Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, circus performers, dinosaurs, and more. Admission: $6 per person; Children (4 and under) free; Annmarie Members free. For more information, please call 410- 326-4640, or email: info@annmariegarden.org.

Monday, Dec. 7 Zumba at Dunkirk Fire Department Dunkirk Fire House - 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 experience 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, Dec. 8 Fried Chicken Dinner (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 206, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 invites you to a Fried Chicken Dinner with all the sides, roll, and beverage for $10. Dinner will be served in the Lower Level Dining Room. Public Welcome. Questions may be directed to 301-855-6644. Visit www.ALPost 206.org for more information.

Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School - 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.

Sons of American Legion 206 Meeting (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 206, Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m.

The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its November meeting at 7 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. For more information, call Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. www.ALPost206. org.

Legion County Council Meeting (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Members of the Legion County Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

The Long Sleep. Free program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.

For more information about the museum visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042.

Pizza Night (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 206, Chesapeake Beach) - 5 to 8 p.m.

The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will host their Wednesday Pizza night from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Lower Level Dining Room. Cost is $8 plus $1 per extra topping. For information, call 301-8556644. www.ALPost206.org.

Thursday, Dec. 10 Annmarie Garden In Lights (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Winner of Maryland Life Magazine’s Finest Holiday Tradition Award, Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods.

As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.”

Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, circus performers, dinosaurs, and more. Admission: $6 per person; Children (4 and under) free; Annmarie Members free. For more information, please call 410-326-4640, or email: info@annmariegarden.org.

Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School - 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.

Christmas Party and Meeting Greene Turtle (Prince Frederick) - 7 to 10 p.m. $25 or $15 if you bring an unwrapped toy.

Please respond to Thomas at 410-414-3660 or Marie at 443-624-8864 or mredffd@gmail. com.

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• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- noon to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your

• Poets’ Circle Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m.

Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register.

• Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 7 to 8 p.m.

Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities.

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 2 to 3 p.m.

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

• Clean Up Your Record Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Do you or a relative have a minor criminal charge on your record which you would like removed? Learn what criminal charges are eligible for expungement/shielding and learn about the policies that impact you. The State’s Attorneys office will explain the application process to clean up your record. Co-sponsored

by Calvert Library and Calvert County NAACP.

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Friday, December 11

• JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce ap-

• 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.

• Zentangling, ZenDoodling, Coloring Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 12:30 to 2 p.m.

It’s the new craze...meditative drawing, adult coloring, zentangle…basically using writing implements to scribble away the stress. If you like or want to try zentangling or coloring, join retired art teacher Lynn Gauthier, to learn new techniques or just meet up and share art together. The library will supply regular copy paper, colored pencils and a few sharpies. If you would like to bring your own supplies, they are welcome! Please register.

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 1 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us!

Please register.

• On Pins and 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.

Wednesday, December 9

• Introduction to Finding Grants Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 1:30 a.m.

Are you new to the field of grantseeking?

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this newly revised class. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations; What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach. Please register.

• Deck the Hall with Natural Materials Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Gardening Club will demonstrate techniques in creating festive holiday centerpieces with natural materials found outdoors.

Bring your vase, basket or container and you will receive specific ideas that you will be able to implement before the holidays.

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group. For all ages. Please register.

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches at Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each participant is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. Open to all ages, but each person making a house must be registered.

• Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Please join us for a special Holiday Evening Storytime, featuring favorite stories and holiday dancers, at the Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, 4110 3rd Street in North Beach.

• 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!

• 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.

• Chess Saturday at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 10 to noon Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts— please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register.

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

Have fun learning the languages of computers.

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

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 10 to 11 a.m.

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

• 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.

• Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly 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.

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m.

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

Thursday, December 10

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group. For all ages. Please register.

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Saturday, December 5

• Song Circle / Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe.

great gifts for the reader and library-lover in your crowd! We’ll have like-new books and other gifts that readers would love for sale. A Friends membership makes a thoughtful gift as well!

• JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access.

• On Pins and Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.

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

• On Pins and 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.

Friday, December 4

• Memoirs and Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing.

Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500 to 800 words, to work on and share with the group.

Monday, December 7

• 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.

• Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches at Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 2 to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each participant is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. Open to all ages, but each person making a house must be registered.

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• 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.

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

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

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

Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register.

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Please register.

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Saturday, December 12 • Shop with Friends Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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*Instant Savings amount available as mail-in savings for non-Ace Rewards members. Where applicable by law, tax is charged on the sale price before application of Instant Savings. Instant Savings or mail-in savings available from 11/23/15 through 12/24/15. Must present Ace Rewards card to receive Instant Savings. **Over 80% energy savings is based on the difference between using an LED bulb and a standard incandescent bulb of equivalent brightness.

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Prices good November 23, 2015, through December 24, 2015.

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Ace stores are independently owned and operated; offers and/or Ace Rewards® benefits are available only at participating stores. The prices in this advertisement are suggested by Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, IL. Product selection/color, sale items, prices and quantities may vary by store. This advertisement may also contain clearance and closeout items and items at Ace everyday low prices. Red Hot Buys listed in the advertisement will extend through the end of the month. Instant Savings or mail-in savings listed in this advertisement are valid from November 23, 2015, through December 24, 2015. Cannot redeem Instant Savings and mail-in savings on same products. Some items may require assembly. Return and “rain check” policies vary by store; please see your Ace store for details. Product selection and prices at acehardware.com vary from those in this advertisement. Ace is not responsible for printing or typographical errors. Prices are valid through December 7, 2015, while supplies last.

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