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CAASA Invites All Communities To Neighborhood Watch Training”
If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch Program in your community, please join the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) for a free training session on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The training will be held in the Courthouse Square, Lower Level Conference Room, located at the corner of Main and Duke Streets, Prince Frederick.
Financially supported by CAASA and taught by DFC Andrew Clas of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, this specialized training will provide neighborhoods with the necessary information to set up a crime watch program. Registration is required. If you are interested in participation, please contact CAASA Coordinator, Candice D’Agostino, at 410-535-3733 by Dec. 30.
Join a Neighborhood Watch Program and receive a great sense of community, security, and well-being. Do your part to fight crime in your neighborhood and support local law enforcement agencies. Put the neighbor back in the neighborhood! Press Release
Calvert County Government Announces New Year’s Holiday Schedule
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced that county offices will close Thursday, Dec. 31 at noon and close Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. In addition: The three county senior centers will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31 and Meals on Wheels will be delivered. The centers will close Friday, Jan.1 and there will be no Meals on Wheels New Year’s Day. Mt. Hope, Northeast and Southern community centers will close Thursday, Dec. 31 at noon and close New Year’s Day. County bus service will end at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and close New Year’s Day. Normal operating hours resume on Saturday,
Jan. 2. Flag Ponds Nature Park will close Thursday, Dec. 31 and New Year’s Day. Kings Landing Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31 and close Jan. 1. Calvert Marine Museum will close at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and close New Year’s Day. All county convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill will close Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. and close New Year’s Day. Normal operating hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2. ~more~ Calvert County Government Announces New Year’s Holiday Schedule Dec. 16, 2015 Page 2 Edward Hall Aquatic Center
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Health Share Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Planned for Feb. 26
Pay for much-needed health care or buy groceries for the family – it is a choice some individuals in our community make on a daily basis. For the past 25 years, Health Share of St. Mary’s County, a local nonprofit organization, has been helping to make that choice a little easier. To help raise funds for its mission, Health Share will hold its annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, Maryland. The Masquerade Ball is one of Health Share’s largest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds from the event help St. Mary’s County residents who need assistance paying for medical services and medications. This year’s Masquerade Ball will feature: A Cajun, New Orleans-inspired dinner Music and dancing with DJ Marc Shubrooks Contests and prizes for those dressed
in masks or costumes The opportunity to purchase chances to win a five-day Bermuda cruise leaving from Baltimore, Maryland. Only 200 chances will be sold and the winner must be present to claim the prize. Sponsorship packages are still available. Tickets for the cocktail/black-tie affair are $125 per person and must be purchased by Feb. 15, 2016. For information, call Holly at 301-475-6010. Health Share works in partnership with local physicians, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, the St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services. Participation and sponsorship of this event directly support our community members allowing them to receive the medical treatment they need without becoming impoverished. Press Release
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will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and be closed New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2. Calvert Library locations will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and close New Year’s Day. The libraries will open with normal hours Saturday, Jan. 2. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open regular operating hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at www.co.cal.md.us. Find Calvert County Government on Facebook. Press Release
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Celebrating the Arc’s Longest Full-Time Employee
By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Mary Jane Smith is the longest full-time employee and the daughter-in-law to the first employee of the Arc of Southern Maryland. She has been working with the Arc of Southern Maryland since 1978, a full 37 years. “You can’t tell the story of the Arc without Mary Jane,” said Nkeshi Free, Development and Public Relations Manager at the Arc. Smith has been in Maryland all of her life, but moved to Calvert County when she started high school in 1965. Smith started at the Arc as a part-time van driver in 1978, picking up and dropping off the clients of the Arc, which at the time was in Mount Hope. After five years, she started full time as the transportation coordinator. Smith hopped around a few other jobs within the agency before landing as the property manager in the mid-80s. This was her job for the next 25 years. Smith held many responsibilities as the property manager. She took care of all the homes in all three counties, which grew to be around 30 properties. If a house was purchased to be used as a group home, Smith went in and brought it up to code. She would renovate the house, fix what needed to be repaired and bring the house to a standard that the clients from the Arc would be safe and comfortable living within. After the house was brought up to code, it was Smith’s responsibility for the general upkeep of the house. This meant painting walls, buying new furniture, carpets, appliances, etc. and writing the budget every year to get these needs in
order. In her care was also the fleet of vehicles. Among all of these responsibilities, she still found time to serve on the safety committee. Last October, Smith took over her current job as the Quality Assurance Specialist. Although she still takes care of the homes, it is in a different manner. Smith goes out to all of the homes and look for issues that licensing would catch. This means keeping program books up to date, making sure the clients’ goals are met and overall insuring that the clients are being treated fairly. Smith also organizes the emergency equipment in the houses, like shelter-in-place kit and first aid kits, and does emergency preparedness drills in all of the homes. She still takes care of the vehicles, which now total to 23 vans, and teaches defensive driving. Smith believes that her biggest accomplishment is taking care of the clients and their homes and making them what they are today. She describes the homes as clean, top-notch houses, with beautiful furniture. “They live in a well-kept home,” she said. Smith says she has stayed with the Arc for so long because of the people she has met along the way. “The people, absolutely the people. I love working for them, and doing things for them and making things better for them. That’s it in a nutshell,” Smith said. In her spare time Smith enjoys spending time with her husband Ron Smith, who has his own insurance business in Huntingtown. Together they love to go boating, go on cruises, take vacations, and spend time with their seven grandchildren. crista@countytimes.net
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Dr. Jessica Chambers Named to Lead CSM Enrollment Team
The College of Southern Maryland has named Dr. Jessica Chambers as associate vice president of Enrollment Management. In this position, Chambers will oversee the areas of admissions, advising, financial aid, student success and registration, and lead many committees and initiatives on campus. She will also manage the Title III Strengthening Institutions grant that assists with retention, success and completion for CSM students. With more than 17 years of working in higher education, mostly at community colleges, Chambers brings a wealth of experience to the college. Most recently Chambers served as dean of student affairs at Hagerstown Community College. She has worked for institutions in Ohio, Florida and New Jersey. Chambers earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Development and Administration at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., and a Doctorate in Education in Higher Education Administration from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. “I am thrilled to continue my career in the great state of Maryland at an outstanding institution like CSM. I enjoy working with the staff, students and community to encourage the pursuit of higher education in an attainable way for
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Juvenile Struck By Lusby Man Sentenced In St. Mary’s Sex Offense Vehicle In Prince Frederick By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced a convicted sex offender to 15 years in federal prison this week for attempting to entice a minor to have sex with him. Nicholas Edward Seskar, 41, of Lusby must also submit to lifetime supervision as one of the terms of his sentence, according to information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Federal authorities stated that between March 23 and April 2 he used the Facebook social media site to communicate with an undercover police officer posing as a juvenile female named “Tiffany” who purported to be 15 years old. The undercover officer was a member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. During a period of a little more than a week Seskar stated in graphic detail the kinds of sex acts he wanted to perform on “Tiffany” in his online posts, federal authorities stated.
Seskar eventually told “Tiffany” he wanted to meet to have sex and even told the undercover officer that he had had sex with a 15-year-old girl almost a decade ago. When Seskar arrived at a meeting place April 2 he was arrested by sheriff’s office deputies. Back in 2006 Seskar admitted to having sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was twice the victim’s age, federal authorities stated. He pleaded to the charge of thirddegree sex offense and received a sentence of three years in prison08 which was suspended down to just 18 months served in the county detention center. Upon his release from prison, Seskar must also register as a lifetime sex offender in the place he resides, works and even attends education classes under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. guyleonard@countytimes.net
December is Designated Driver Month “How will you get home after your holiday party?”
On December 15, 2015 at approximately 1458 hours members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Radio Drive and South Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland for the report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Chevy Sonic was traveling Southbound on Solomons Island Road in the area of Radio Drive. The vehicle was in the right turn lane for West Dares Beach Road. Traffic in Lanes 1 and 2 were both stopped when a 14 year old female juvenile attempted to cross all lanes of traffic from the North Side of Solomons Island Road. The juvenile was struck by the Chevy Sonic when she entered the turn lane. The juvenile impacted the 2013 Chevy Sonic on the driver’s side front panel.
For a safer holiday season, here are a few simple reminders:
Plan ahead: Whenever you plan to consume alcohol, designate your sober driver before going out and give that person your keys. If you’re impaired, have someone call a taxi or a sober friend or family member to get you home safely. Promptly report drunk drivers by calling 9-1-1. If you know someone who is about to drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they need to go safely. Do not make alcohol the focus of your holiday parties. If you are hosting a party, make sure your guests have a Designated Driver. Sponsored by: Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. 410-535-3733 https://www.facebook.com/CAASAmd
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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of December 7 through December 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,358 calls for service throughout the community. If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can
The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving.
The juvenile sustained critical injuries and was transported to Johns Hopkins Medical Center by the Maryland State Police Aviation Unit. The 2013 Chevy Sonic was operated by Tami M. McDowell, a 39 year old female of Prince Frederick. McDowell was uninjured and remained on the scene to be interviewed by Sheriff’s Office personnel. There is no indication that speed or driver error contributed to this crash. DFC. Fox of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is conducting the investigation into the events leading up to the collision. Anyone with additional information regarding the incident are asked to contact Dfc. Fox at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at foxch@co.cal.md.us
CDS Violation Case #15-66806: On December 12, 2015, while Deputy V. O’Donnell attempted to assist a motorist on Long Leaf Lane, in Dunkirk, he discovered the driver, William King, 39, of Dunkirk to be under the influence. He was charged with two (2) counts of CDS possession (Alprazolam and Suboxone), possession of paraphernalia (glass smoking device) and multiple of traffic offenses. CDS Violation Case #15-66281: On December 10, 2015, while Deputy K. Williamson was on routine patrol at the 7-11 on Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, he observed a customer to be in possession of illegal paraphernalia. Christopher Radzyniak, 28, of Lusby, was transported to the Detention Center and charged with possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia (spoon). Disorderly Conduct Case #15-66039: On December 8, 2015, Deputy C. Callison was called to the Applebees Restaurant in Prince Frederick, for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon his arrival, Tremayne Pride, 39, of Prince Frederick continued to act disorderly. He was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest. While being processed at the Detention Center, he was found to be in possession of Carisoprodol, which he was also charged with. Theft Case #15-66636: On December 11, 2015, Deputy R. Kreps was dispatched to Fairwood
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Drive, Huntingtown, for the report of a stolen 10’ basketball goal. The goal was later discovered abandoned on the side of a nearby road and fortunately, was not damaged. Theft Case #15-66137: On December 9, 2015, Deputy K. Williamson was dispatched to Buckler Road, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft. Someone had stolen two (2) copper grounding strips from the cell tower located on Buckler Road. It is unknown when the theft took place. Theft Case #15-66729: Deputy J. McCarroll was dispatched to Ashwood Drive in Dunkirk for the report of a Fed-Ex package having been stolen. An outdoor hooded work coat was to be delivered on December 11. If anyone has information, they are asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office. Theft Case #15-65784: On December 14, 2015, Deputy S. Moran was called to Williams Wharf Road, St. Leonard, for the report of a stolen gun. The victim stated that around October 4th he set out his Browning BPS 10 gauge shotgun, in anticipation of the upcoming hunting season. He did not realize it was missing until early in November when family and friends had reported not seeing the gun. Press Release from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
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Gone But Never Forgotten Jan Messick got the idea for her tree called “Gone but Never Forgotten” in a dream. After having a conversation with her husband one evening about sponsoring a tree at the 27th Annual Festival of Trees, Ms. Messick didn’t know what she was going to do… until she woke up the next morning with an idea she dreamed about - she would create a tree in memory of loved ones lost. She even knew what she was going to call it and who she needed to talk to about making it happen. Ms. Messick, who owns Tax and Accounting Services, started contacting her friends, family, and clients to see if they would be interested in purchasing a commemorative ornament to represent their loved one, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. She asked for a $10 donation to cover the cost of sponsoring her tree. It didn’t take long once word spread about what she was doing. She purchased the ornaments and the decorations to personalize each one (stickers and other small doodads) and got to work printing out photos and names on cardstock and decorating the ornaments with items that meant something to each person who died. She ended up with a tree that represented 76 people in the community and abroad. All the ornaments will be given to the family members who ordered them. One ornament will make its way all the way to Australia! The response to her idea has been positive, and Ms. Messick believes that she has even received appreciation from those who have passed. She has been involved with the Festival of Trees since 2008 when Calvert Hospice helped care for her mother. She and many other community members
are sad to see such a long running event end, but they are hopeful that Calvert Hospice will replace it with something that continues the tradition of honoring loved ones during the holiday season. Amanda Peterson
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Stopping The Overdoses I’m writing regarding the medical marijuana article. I’ve read several articles about the heroin problem in Calvert County and personally know two different people whom died of heroin overdose. Medical marijuana gets the opiates off the streets. I think that should be a factor in the decision. Maryland is in the throes of a real heroin epidemic. My dad sent me an article from the
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Mr. Richard Carter, Jr., (http://wecke.com/hermann/ israel/why.php3) writes about the difference between Holiday and Holy Day. A Holy Day is a major religious festival, viewed as especially holy; whereas a holiday is a day of freedom from labor; day set aside for leisure and recreation. Expressions of positive wishes often occur this time of year from formal to personal. “Holiday is almost always used as it has no real religious context any more (and we here in America are big on being non-secular). In general, “holy day” is used only in a strictly religious context -- for example, when writing about church, or the laity. It can get confusing in regards to those holidays which are holy days: Christmas, Chanukah, Easter, Rosh Hashana etc.” I’ll add Easter to that list of Holy Days as Christians consider that day to be the holiest of Holy Days. Remember hearing some say the intention is as much if not more important than the message itself? Be not surprised to hear me say “Merry Christmas” as that is an expression based upon my faith in delivering a message of Good Tidings, Peace on Earth, and Good Will to Everyone. Such a positive message is freely given regardless of the recipient’s faith or lack thereof. Yet, I’m just as pleased to receive Holy Day or Holiday greetings from individuals whose faith is different than my own. For example, should someone wish me Happy Chanukah, I typically say thank you. See? No offense intended in the delivery of the message; hence no offense taken in receipt. Far too long, societal influence beat upon those who express a positive religious based message under the thought control means of Political Correctness. This upcoming election season, we may be seeing a rejection of Political Correctness emerge as the quench for Freedom and Liberty still yearns in the hearts and minds of humans. As many go about to various holiday events, prepare for holiday gatherings, conduct various holiday rituals developed over the years; take a few moments to remember during this holiday season there are also Holy Days; and some choose to express their belief. Your Calvert County government will continue providing services to our citizens throughout this holiday season while closing some days enabling staff to share their holidays and Holy Days with their families or however they choose. I wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Board of County Commissioners Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. (R) 3rd District Representative
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Thank You Calvert Memorial Hospital By Crista Dockray Staff Writer As the holidays come along, workers from a variety of different jobs have to give up time with their friends and family in order to provide vital public services to their community. Whether it’s EMTs, police officers, fire fighters, business owners, retail workers or hospital
employees, they all have their own story to tell. This year we shine the spotlight on Calvert Memorial Hospital, which has a full staff 24/7 in order to keep the community healthy and happy. Here are only a few of the many we would like to thank. crista@countytimes.net Photos by Crista Dockray
Wendy Dalrymple Occupation: Telecommunications Supervisor Years with Calvert Memorial: 10 Shift: Christmas Eve- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dalrymple will be spending Christmas Day with all of her family who will come over and enjoy a day together. She has spent many years working on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so she is happy to be able to do this. On Christmas Day, some of her family members will include her four children and her six grandchildren. Dalrymple says she does all of her shopping on Christmas Eve, and because she has to work, her presents will be limited this year.
Audrey Gross Occupation: Dietary Years with Calvert Memorial: 20 Shift: Christmas Eve- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gross’ job is to go upstairs from the cafeteria to take food orders of patients and make sure they get what they need. She does this multiple times a day. Gross’ sister will be working with her on Christmas Eve and her son will be with friends. Her grandchildren will be coming to visit her on both days. Gross is happy to work at the hospital because she says, “This hospital is my family.”
Sandy Lindquist Occupation: Telecommunications Operator Years with Calvert Memorial: 2 Shift: Christmas Day- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lindquist will be working on Christmas Day, but she has volunteered to do it. “There are some people that have small children and they need to see that excitement from their kids,” said Lindquist. Lindquist said she and her family will be doing their Christmas morning at 4 a.m. so nobody has to wait for her and she can watch her children and grandchildren open presents. Lindquist’s daughter and husband will be cooking Christmas dinner so that she has a meal to enjoy when coming home from work. Lindquist is on call for Christmas Eve, meaning she may have to work, but she says she doesn’t mind. “I enjoy my job,” she said.
Matthew Christianson Occupation: ER Doctor Years with Calvert Memorial: 8 Shift: Christmas Eve- 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Dr. Christianson works the overnight shift every Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately, this means that he misses Thanksgiving every year, and since Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday this year, his shift will bring him to Christmas morning at the hospital. “You kind of get used to planning to celebrate things on different days,” said Christianson, adding that his family now celebrates Thanksgiving on Fridays instead. Christianson said he plans to go home after his shift, open a few presents with his wife and his nine-year-old daughter, sleep for a few hours then eat Christmas dinner. He said that he will miss Christmas Eve dinner with friends that are in town, but this is a normal happening as he has worked many Christmas Eves and Days. Every few years Christianson said he does try to take off during the holidays to go visit his family that lives out of state.
Betty Martin Occupation: Dietary Years with Calvert Memorial: 29 Shift: Christmas Eve- 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Martin works with the Meals on Wheels program within the hospital, serving areas like the daycare and the nursing home. Her shift starts early in the morning on Christmas Eve, “when you are still rolling over in the bed,” Martin said. On Christmas Day Martin will be spending time with her mother and her sister, but has no plans for Christmas Eve.
Lisa Curl Occupation: X-ray Tech Years with Calvert Memorial: 13 Shift: Christmas Eve- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lisa has been with Calvert Memorial for 13 years but has been doing x-rays for 27. She will be working on Christmas Eve into the evening and plans on spending Christmas day with her family members. Although her shift takes her into the evening on Christmas Eve, she says, “I love being here.”
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Tomorra Ramlings Occupation: Dietary Years with Calvert Memorial: 44 Shift: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ramlings and her family will be getting together at her house after her shift on Christmas Day is over. Although Ramlings is the only one of her family members that works on Christmas and Christmas Eve, her family made sure they planned the get together so that she would be there too. Ramlings says she works Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every other year, so this is a normal occurrence for the family. On Christmas day Ramlings will be meeting family members, including her two nieces and their husbands and her grandchildren. She says she has most of her Christmas shopping done so she is not worried about working on Christmas Eve. She wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Heidi Crouch Occupation: ER Nurse Years with Calvert Memorial: 2.5 Shift: Christmas Eve- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every year Crouch and the employees at Calvert Memorial pick and choose which holidays they will work and which holidays they will take off. This year Heidi worked Thanksgiving and will work most of New Year’s weekend in order to be able to spend Christmas Day with her family, which includes her husband, a 3-yearold girl and a 1-year-old boy. Crouch, however, must work on Christmas Eve. “It is always hard knowing that you are missing out on a little bit of your kids’ childhood,” Crouch said. Not only that, but Dec. 24 is her birthday as well. Although Crouch works until 7 p.m., she plans to go home and eat dinner with her family. She will then spend Christmas day with her husband’s family who is coming down to celebrate. About working on the holiday, Crouch says, “We have our family away from home, which is the rest of our staff…everyone really is a family here. It’s wonderful.”
Pamela Magruder Occupation: Telecommunications Operator Years with Calvert Memorial: 8 Shift: Christmas Eve- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thomas Mackall Occupation: Lead Floor Tech Years with Calvert Memorial: 20 Shift: Christmas Eve- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Magruder plans on spending her Christmas with her family. Although she has worked many Christmas Eves and recognizes that it is just part of the job, she says, “I wouldn’t mind being home because I could be home with the grandkids, because they are out of school,” she said.
Mackall says on Christmas Eve he does not have any plans because he has to work, but he says on Christmas Day he will spend time with his family and friends and this will be his time to have all of his fun.
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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.
John Benson “Johnny” Bowen, Jr., 79 In the early morning hours of Dec. 14 John Benson “Johnny” Bowen, Jr. passed away from an illness that had plagued him for almost a year. One month prior to his passing he was finally diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). As most of you know, ALS is a neurologically degenerative disease, with the onset up to five years or more prior to death. As tiredness and weakness became a part of his life he was determined to keep going… and did…for a very long time. Not once did he ever complain. Johnny was a man with a heart that had no boundaries. He made everyone feel as if they were his special friend… his only child. No one was ever more important than who he was with at the moment. And, if there were more than one of his children, or more than one of his friends around, no one ever felt over-shadowed by anyone. Johnny had the capacity to love and give freely and equally to all. He had a short marriage to Suzanne Latimer, which produced three children but ended in divorce. He found true love and friendship with Barbara. Together they forged a bond… blended their families and marched for-
ward with the thought “mine are yours and yours are mine”. It worked. Their interests were the same. They loved to laugh. They shared and cared. He called her my “good girl”. She made him smile. She was the love of his life. They were a unit. His work originally entailed working as a mechanic, then the excavation arena as well as commercial fishing and crabbing. One of his special interests was the garden he prepared each year. He was such a competitor…particularly with his father, to produce the first red tomato. He was a man that could do most anything. He was born on March 24, 1936 in Prince Frederick, Md. to Benson and Virginia H. Bowen. They preceded him in death, as well as his stepson, Mark D. Robertson. Johnny is survived by his wife Barbara E. Bowen, his children, Monica Kilsheimer, John Benson Bowen III, Candis Bowen, Milton Robertson, Mitchell Robertson and Matthew Robertson as well as ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and sister Barbara Bowen Elliott. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Ln., Lusby, Md. on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A service celebrating his life followed at 1 p.m. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Calvert Hos-
pice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 would be appreciated. They were very kind to him. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Thomas “Tommy” Joseph Tayman, 65 Thomas “Tommy” Joseph Tayman, 65, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, at home in Lusby, Md. He is survived by his
wife, Wendy Tayman; children, Christina (Michael), Erika (Brian) and Emily (Terry); siblings, Beverly, Fran, Theresa, Diane and the late Donald; mother-inlaw, Betty Beech and 12 grandchildren. Family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Ln., Lusby, Md. where a Memorial Service was held at 2 p.m. Interment wasprivate. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Report Details Hours Students Spend On Local Tests By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A study released by the state that shows just how much time students in all of Maryland’s jurisdictions spend taking locally mandated tests, excluded PARCC assessments and any federal tests, shows that St. Mary’s County students spend some of the longest hours taking tests while in neighboring Calvert County some students spend much less. By the time a student reaches the third grade in St. Mary’s, they are spending nearly 20 hours taking classroom level tests and that number remains steady until they reach the sixth grade, the start of middle school. By that time they are taking a little more than 22 hours-worth of tests up through the eighth grade. In high school the hours taking tests drops off somewhat to 21.5 hours for freshmen and 19.5 hours for sophomores and juniors. Senior students spend just 17.5 hours taking classroom tests, the report showed. Calvert students spend a little more time taking tests in high school, according to the report. Calvert freshmen spend 19.5 hours taking tests while sophomores and juniors take up 22.5 and 21 respectively. Calvert seniors can expect to take 21 hours-worth of testing as well. But testing for Calvert middle school children is less intense than in St. Mary’s with all three grades taking between just nine and 10
hours of tests in their grade levels, according to the report. The report was compiled by the newly formed Maryland Testing Commission with assistance from staff with the Maryland Department of Education in an effort to decode whether more testing equals better student achievement. The data showed that there was a wide variance in the amount of time spent on local testing. In Dorchester County students in elementary and middle school had to endure among the highest amounts of time taking tests. Students in third grade spent nearly 43 hours taking tests, while middle schoolers spent between 34 and 36 hours taking tests. High school students there, however, spent just about 19 hours taking tests. In Montgomery County, where schools are regarded as among the best in the state, the hours students spent taking tests were comparable in middle school and high school, though somewhat higher, than in St. Mary’s. But in Howard County, one of the most affluent counties with equally well regarded schools, students in nearly every grade level had almost no testing compared to many other counties. In Howard middle school children spend less than six hours each year taking tests and high school students spend even less time, just two to three hours, on testing. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
CSM Closes for Winter Break
The College of Southern Maryland will close for its winter break at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22. All offices and facilities at all campuses will be unavailable until the college resumes normal operations on Monday, Jan. 4, including Continuing Education courses. CSM’s January term for credit courses begins Jan. 6 and concludes on Jan. 20. Over the winter break, registration and access to all online services is available at www.csmd.edu through my.CSMD services. The following offices will monitor email during the break: Admissions at askme@ csmd.edu, Bursar’s Office at bursarsoffice@ csmd.edu, Financial Assistance at finaid@ csmd.edu, Registrar at webreg@csmd.edu and Veterans Benefits at veteransbenefits@ csmd.edu. There will be in-person opportunities at each campus to enroll and register for the Spring Semester on “Friendly Fridays” Jan. 15 and 22, and “Super Saturday” Jan. 9. To schedule a meeting with an advisor, visit www.csmd.edu/friendlyfridays or contact 301-934-7765, option 9. The college will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 and classes for Spring Semester term and for Spring Mini I will begin on Jan. 25. All College Stores will be open for Super Saturday Jan. 9, and will offer a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases of new and used textbooks. Textbook Discount Day will be on Jan. 20, at all campus’s College Stores and online at http://www.csmcollegestore.
com/. A complete calendar for CSM is available at http://calendar.csmd.edu/main.php. Press Release Calvert County ‘Super Saturday’ at CSM. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 9. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Room 203, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. “Super Saturday” is an opportunity for students to fast-track enrollment to CSM by completing an application, taking placement tests, meeting an advisor, registering, paying for spring semester classes and purchasing books in one campus visit. Students wishing to take placement tests should arrive by 9 a.m. For information, contact 301-934-7765, option 9, or visit http://www.csmd.edu/calendar/ admissions/2016-01-09_supersaturday. ‘Friendly Friday’ at CSM. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 15. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Room 203, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. “Friendly Friday” is an opportunity for students to fast-track enrollment to CSM by completing an application, taking placement tests, meeting an advisor, registering and paying for spring semester classes in one campus visit. Students wishing to take placement tests should arrive by 9 a.m. To register, contact 301-934-7765, option 9, or www.csmd.edu/friendlyfridays.
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Time to Think About Your Garden! With the wacky weather this winter, you might have volunteer cilantro sprouting in your garden and are still eating broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and greens! Usually, this is the quiet time of year for gardeners when you are perusing seed catalogs and planning your layout. Regardless, it is a great time of year to take advantage of the Garden Smarter series hosted at Calvert Library and led by the Calvert County Master Gardeners. The first session is Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick and Lucy Muehleisen will be teaching “Companion Planting.” No, that’s not growing
your own soul mate…but it is creating synergy for your plants. You will learn about positive symbiotic crop relationships, how to keep insect pests away while attracting beneficial insects, how to enhance the health of garden soil and generally how to grow great tasting vegetables. Each Garden Smarter workshop is free to the public and there are often wonderful giveaways. For instance, on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a seed swap. Whether you saved seeds from your garden, have leftovers from seed packets, or are looking for seeds, the 2nd Annual Calvert Seed
Swap is the place to be! Plants and cuttings welcome. Heirloom seeds especially welcome. Please be sure to carefully label your gathered seeds with as much detail as you can. Back by popular demand, Bill Santiff will host a workshop on how to build an Herb Spiral on January 30. This is just the first month of a year of great workshops held in various locations throughout the county. Check out the library website (calvert. lib.md.us/gardensmarter.html) for the whole schedule and put your favorites on the calendar.
If you are growing your own food, you are probably a foodie and possibly a locavore so you might also be interested in joining Calvert Eats Local. You can join for free by contacting Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291. The winter potluck is Monday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly “green” experience! For details, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Press Release
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Did you get your Star Wars fix and need another science fiction film to get you through winter? Join Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 6pm for the award-winning film companion to Kip Thorne’s book The Science of Interstellar. Thorne recommends seeing the movie before reading the book since the book is full of spoilers as it explains how the movie’s astrophysical phenomena were really supposed to work. If you have read the
book and want to join the discussion, please do! The film tells a story of interstellar travel prompted by drought and famine on Earth. Themes of family, ethics, science, time limitations, faith and love make this an eminently discussable movie and an overall great film to watch. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. Press Release
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Senior Citizen News Holiday Closings Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will close at noon, Thursday, Dec. 31. Meals on Wheels will be delivered. Lunches will be served early. The centers will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for New Years Day. No Meals on Wheels will be delivered. Contact your local senior center for more information. Choosing a Nursing Home Choosing to put a loved one into a nursing home is a heart rending decision for most people. When failing health or dementia demand that someone needs care day and night, a nursing home may be the only option. Some ways to make sure the facility you choose gives the best care are: visit the Medicare website which shows which nursing homes are approved by them; visit the facility; ask about staff-to-resident ratio; trust your instincts; stay involved after loved ones are moved into the nursing home. For more information, contact the Calvert County Ombudsman at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Calvert Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Needs Volunteers CMOW is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals for the northern end of Calvert County. Contact Bob Robertson at 410271-1274 or Patti Ryon at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Do You Need Help Paying for Heat or Electric? The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (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. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170; Southern Pines Senior Center on Thursdays at 410-5862748; or North Beach Senior Center on Fridays at 410-257-2549. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy a morning of CREATE! Bingo and win prizes, Monday, Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. Say goodbye to 2015 and welcome in 2016 with a New Year’s Eve Toast, Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. Please note the time change from previous advertisements. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Enjoy a New Year’s Eve lunch celebration, Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. Come in out of the cold and enjoy cards, scrabble and games daily. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy the movie, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, about an 11 year old’s misadventures, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m. Come to toast in the New Year and make light-hearted predictions for 2016 about our senior center, Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Dec. 28 Beef Stew, Whole Wheat Bread, Fruited Gelatin Tuesday, Dec. 29 Hamburger, Coleslaw, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Fruit Compote Wednesday, Dec. 30 Mustard Chicken, Corn, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges
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Are you a fan of Japanese manga, or comics in general, and between the ages of 10 and 17? Do you love to draw? Would you like to learn to draw? Manga Otaku Artist Nights take place on the first Tuesday of every month of 2016, at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Artist, illustrator and Calvert librarian McNevin Hayes will guide you through the basics of sto-
ry layout, thumbnails and character construction. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 to draw, talk and share our love for our favorite titles and characters! Be sure to register for each night, though; space is limited! For information contact McNevin Hayes at 410-257-2411. Press Release
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Solomons TUBACHRISTMAS By Crista Dockray Staff Writer TUBACHRISTMAS is an event that spans across the world and has for 42 years. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church brought TUBACHRISTMAS to Southern Maryland last Sunday, Dec. 20 for its fourteenth year. TUBACHRISTMAS is a chance for players, composers, and teachers of the tuba and instruments in the tuba family to play Christmas carols for their community. Local musicians from Southern Maryland came together from 4 to 5 p.m. to play Christmas carols and give the audience a chance to sing along to their favorite tunes. The event was free and open to the public.
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Annmarie Garden In Lights Annmarie Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m. 30th Annual Doll and Train Holiday Exhibit St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point)- 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 Photos provided by James Browne, Jr. and event attendee
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Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28 Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m. Makhni Monday The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 McArthur Blvd., California) Tuesday, Dec. 29 Team Trivia The Lounge at Bollywood
(22576 McArthur Blvd., California)- 6:30 p.m. Burger and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m. Free Latin Dance Classes The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 McArthur Blvd., California)- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 8 p.m. New Years Eve Party American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach)8 p.m. NOON Year’s Eve Party Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 a.m.
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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. 24 and 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). Annmarie Garden In Lights features hundreds of handmade “light sculptures” arranged in spectacular scenes, including a wild animal disco party, a galactic space adventure, a tribute to Maryland, ferocious dinosaurs, a glittering tour under the ocean, a colorful garden, as well as beautiful princesses and evil villains. Bring your camera for incredible family photo opportunities! Annmarie Garden In Lights 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 410-326-4640. 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 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. 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 stone-
ware 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 410326-4640. For more information, visit www.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. Dates: Dec. 10, 15, 17, and 29. 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. Dates: Dec. 12 and 19. Zumba at Dunkirk Fire Department Dunkirk Fire House 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. Dates: Dec. 14, 21, and 28.
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Pizza Night (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 260, 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 at the Chesapeake Beach Post on Route 260 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East. Cost is $8 plus $1 per extra topping. For information, call 301-855-6644. www. ALPost206.org. Dates: Dec. 16 and 23. Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service Middleham Chapel (10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 10 to 11 a.m. Christmas Day Service. Saturday, Dec. 26 Build A Toy Boat Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 2 to 4 p.m. Make your own toy boat in the Maritime History Hall with sessions starting on the half hour. $2 donation requested with museum admission. 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 410-326-2042. Monday, Dec. 28 Snow Globe Workshop Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 1 p.m. 1 p.m. and every 30 minutes on the half hour. Make snow globes out of recycled jelly jars. Create your own winter wonderland in a jar, while supplies last. Each session limited to 20 children. Sign up in the Discovery Room. Fee is $2 per child with museum admission. 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 $4.00 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 410-326-2042. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Chesapeake Critters Program Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Learn about the amazing animals in our aquarium. Free with museum admission. Check the daily events schedule at the admissions desk. 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 410-326-2042. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Winter Wishes Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m What are your hopes and wishes for the New Year? Make a paper ornament with your secret wish written inside to hang in the Discovery Room. Ongoing program throughout the day; free with museum admission. Thursday, Dec. 31 CMM NOON Year’s Eve Party Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m The Harms Gallery for all ages. Make a party hat and New Year’s wish ornament, hear a special story, enjoy Nicolo Whimsey, the juggler, and join the dance party with Bubbles. Toast in the NOON Year with sparkling ginger ale and fishy snacks when the ball drops at high noon. Fee is $2 per child with museum admission. 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 410-326-2042. New Years Eve Party (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring the Hubcaps. The Sons of the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 will host The New Years Eve Dance Party. Dance to the tunes of the Fabulous Hubcaps from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Price includes Champagne toast and Continental Breakfast. PUBLIC WELCOME with open arms. Price $60 per person in advance. Cash Bar. Buy tickets at www.SALsqd206.org. Come to the Upper Level Ballroom at the Post. For more information call 301-855-6466.
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Sunday, December 27 • On the Go to National Harbor Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 4 to 9 p.m. With a $10 bus ticket, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the season at National Harbor! Visit shops, restaurants, shows of your choice. Visit www.nationalharbor.com to make your reservations. Depart Sunderland Park and Ride at 4 pm, return by 9 pm. Please register. Monday, December 28 • On Pins and 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.
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Tuesday, December 29 • 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. Saturday, January 2 • 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 Scrabble
skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Monday, January 4 • Monday Morning Movies and 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 and 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 5 p.m. Try your hand at building
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and participate in special projects using minecraft.edu. No registration! • Zentangling, ZenDoodling, Coloring... Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join guest teacher Kathleen Werwath, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)to learn the art of Zentangle at this month’s Zentangle, ZenDoodling, and Adult Coloring meetup. 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! Learn more about Zentangle at www.Zentangle. com. 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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