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County Commissioners Vote Down All Changes to County’s Healthcare Plan By Crista Dockray Staff Writer At the regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, Tim Hayden, the Director of Finance and Budget, and Sherrie Myers, Benefits Coordinator presented the Board of the County Commissioners with possible healthcare changes to the county’s current healthcare plan. According to documents, on March 15, CareFirst, the County’s healthcare provider, presented information about the county’s healthcare plan and made recommendations for changes. County Staff presented this information again on March 22. The changes covered three different categories, a medical plan change, a prescription plan change, and a change to the emergency room co-pays. The medical plan change claimed to save the county $110,000, replace the PPO plan with Blue Choice Advantage, and it said the participants of the plan would see no change. “I really believe that anyone who understands this change would be in favor of it,” said Hayden. However, all county commissioners expressed dislike in the idea right off the

bat. Commissioner Mike Hart said that he had talked to a lot of people and there is a lot of animosity and nervousness around the issue as people feel they have not received enough information about the possible change. “Basic rule number one for change management, there are three words that come out; communicate, communicate, communicate. I don’t think this happened here,” said Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt. “I think when you change something and you say there’s really no change, it’s hard for me to swallow that,” said Hejl. The motion to keep the PPO the same passed five to zero. The prescription plan change would move the county to a Formulary 2 program, eliminate certain drugs, but offer alternatives, and save an estimated $83,210. Slaughenhoupt expressed his worry on making such a serious decision. “None of us are physicians and were being asked to make some decisions that are medically related…this is very serious, we take this very, very seriously on behalf of the employees. It’s not just dollars I think,” said Slaughenhoupt.

Calvert County Takes Steps to Help Residents Lower Flood Insurance Premiums Residents of Calvert County who live in the 100-year floodplains are reminded that they may qualify for a 10 percent reduction in their flood insurance premiums thanks to mitigation efforts made by the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building. This news came after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized Calvert County in August of 2015 for exceeding floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The reduction in residents’ floodplain insurance premiums applies to new or renewed policies in effect on and after May 1, 2015. FEMA oversees the NFIP, which administers a program called the Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. Calvert County is within an elite group of 13 Maryland communities to receive this recognition. With the continued steps taken by the county to protect its citizens and increase its resiliency, it has entered the CRS program as a Class 8 participant. The Class 8 rating qualifies eligible NFIP policy holders for an average of $138 in savings annually. In total, the

upgrade in ratings accounts for a savings of more than $37,000 annually for Calvert County citizens. Under the CRS, local officials are asked to meet three goals: (1) reduce flood losses; (2) facilitate accurate insurance rating; and (3) promote the awareness of flood insurance. Communities can earn a CRS rating by submitting an application explaining the projects they have in place or in development. For each “class” that a community moves up to, it provides its residents with an additional 5 percent reduction in their flood insurance premiums up to the 45 percent reduction that a Class 1 community receives. As a Class 8 community, Calvert County enables its residents to receive a 10 percent reduction on eligible flood insurance premiums. For information about flood insurance, property owners should contact their insurance agent, visit floodsmart.gov or call the NFIP’s toll-free information line at 800-427-4661. To learn if you live in a designated floodplain, visit www.co.cal. md.us/floodmap. Learn more about the CRS by visiting www.co.cal.md.us/CRS or floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/crs/ community_rating_system.jsp. Press Release

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The motion to keep the prescription plan the same passed five to zero. The emergency room co-pay changes would increase emergency room co-pays to $100 (currently $0 PPO, $25 HMO), with emergency room co-pays added it would urge participants to use Urgent Care facilities which are materially less expensive and often more convenient, and it would waive the co-pay if the participant is admitted to the hospital. Hart said he believed that adding a co-pay for $25 for the PPO would urge citizens to use Urgent Care instead of the emergency room, which is currently costing the county roughly $500,000 per year. The other commissioners said that adding a co-pay would have a lot more side effects than they are aware of and disliked the idea to change. The motion to keep the emergency room co-pays the same passed four to one, with Hart against. According to the board, next year after more information is circulated to the commissioners and the government employees, changes may be recommended once again and voted on. crista@countytimes.net

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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) signed an articulation agreement March 30 to provide a seamless transition from Associate of Arts in General Studies or Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences to bachelor degree programs in Building Construction or Real Estate. “We are privileged to be the first out-ofstate institution that has an [undergraduate] agreement with Virginia Tech. Why this is so important is that as a transfer institution, over half of our students—close to 60 percent—expect to transfer. It is our responsibility to have a pathway for them [to complete their bachelor’s degree],” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. The agreement stemmed from Chaney Enterprises CEO Frank Chaney’s desire to create a pipeline for Southern Maryland students to pursue careers in the building industry. Chaney’s own experience as a student at Virginia Tech led him to contact and ultimately bring together administrators from his alma mater and CSM in 2013 to discuss the possibilities of a transfer agreement. “[The College of Southern Maryland] speaks to the words ‘Transforming Lives.’ We all agree at Virginia Tech that we need to form that pathway to higher education to transform lives,” said Virginia Tech Vice Provost for Enrollment and Degree Management Wanda Hankins Dean, who, along with Myers-Lawson School of Construction Associate Director Dr. Andrew McCoy and Building Construction Department Head Yvan J. Beliveau traveled to Southern Maryland for the ceremony. Over the past two years, CSM has been collaborating with colleges and universities to make bachelor’s degrees affordable and accessible for residents of Southern Maryland, and as a result has more than 50 guaranteed articulation agreements in place for students to start locally and transfer seamlessly to the college of their choice. Last year, more than 1,700 CSM students transferred to 226 different four-year colleges and universities located in 45 states and the District of Columbia, with Virginia Tech among the top-20 colleges and universities who receive CSM students. This agreement with Virginia Tech provides opportunities that are appropriate for students who have completed an associate degree, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and plan to pursue a major in construction management or real estate. The real estate degree integrates all components of the real estate industry from conceptualization of a project, through financing to asset management of developed projects. Kevin Boyle, director of the Program in Real Estate, said, “We are pleased to provide a path for CSM graduates to enter successful careers in the real estate industry.” “We are always looking forward at Virginia Tech. The Department of Building Construction is one such innovative department—just look at their motto, ‘Change the World, Build the Future.’ That means always striving to find the new technologies needed, new skill sets, new best practices to make certain we are preparing students to emerge into the world as engaged citizens not only in their local communities but nationally and globally. That’s what we look for when we are looking for students who desire to attend Virginia Tech,” Dean said. Students in the Virginia Tech Building and Construction Program work on community service projects throughout the country and the world, including rebuilding refugee camps

or towns devastated by natural disasters, said Dean. Referencing U.S. employment projections, Virginia Tech reports students with a bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management or construction/ civil engineering, coupled with construction experience, will have excellent job prospects. Virginia Tech’s Department of Building Construction has reported 100 percent job placement by its graduates for the last five years in various traditional positions such as field engineers, project managers, estimators and field superintendents as well as jobs in development, IT and others. The median starting salary for these graduates is $60,000. “What a great opportunity this is for all of us. A lot of times, construction is just considered a two-year degree and then there is going to be a job at the end of that pathway. With this agreement, there is a great opportunity for students to be able to finish a bachelor’s degree and pretty much have a job guarantee on the back side of it,” said CSM Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel. “Congratulations, to you in the audience for what you have accomplished,” said Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary James C. Fielder Jr. “Thanks, also to Frank for the long-term commitment he made to get this started. You saw the barren field and said, ‘Okay, what can we put there?’ You had this vision, and now we’re getting ready to pour the foundation.” Fielder said that higher education in Maryland should focus on what students really want and what industry really needs. “When you put those together, that is what we need to be doing on a regular basis.” Reading from an email that Chaney sent to Virginia Tech’s provost explaining his idea, Chaney said, “Since the 1980s I’ve had a dream to create an articulating career path for the overall construction, building and mining industries. …With my dream, at least the industries would have an easy map to show how diverse, exciting and flexible these industries are. A high school student should be able to intern in these industries, jump from one blue collar segment such as carpentry to one white collar segment such as engineering with ease. All in all, they should have the ability to find a job they love in order to achieve the American dream.” “A 1979 graduate of Virginia Tech, Mr. Frank Chaney is a good friend of the College of Southern Maryland,” Gottfried said. “As chairman of the board at Chaney Enterprises, Frank has been a strong advocate of the college and a believer in supporting educational opportunities for the community through scholarships, equipment donations for training purposes and the essential funds to further develop our programs. We are especially grateful for his focus on partnering with his alma mater, offering our students an opportunity to partner with a standout division I research institution.” For information on the CSM and Virginia Tech articulation agreement, as well as more than 50 other transfer articulation agreements, visit http://www.csmd.edu/student-services/ advising/transfer-services/. For information on the Virginia Tech Building Construction Program, visit http://www.bc.vt.edu/about. For information on the Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate, visit http://www.realestate. vt.edu/. For photos from the signing ceremony, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/csmvatech. Press Release

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Re-Stepping Of The Dee Of St. Mary’s Mast

The Dee of St. Mary’s mast was re-stepped (re-installed) thanks to the collective teamwork of many people and local businesses. Because a large crane was necessary to lift the 76-foot-mast, the Calvert Marine Museum reached out to SMECO for help. SMECO enlisted the assistance of Southern Maryland Crane Rental, Inc. and their contribution made this re-stepping possible. Hours of tender loving care from the Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Dee captains, and crew members over the winter have this historic skipjack another step closer to raising sail for the 2016 season. While safety compliant Coast Guard inspections are conducted yearly, pulling the Dee’s mast out for a physical inspection is only done every 10 years. Work began back in November when SMECO and Southern Maryland Crane Rental assisted with removing the Dee’s mast. The Patuxent Small Craft Guild members, Dee of St. Mary’s captains and crew members worked diligently over the winter to clean and refinish the wood, and replace most of the rigging and the hardware. Their work also included repair and refinishing of the boom. The Dee of St. Mary’s was commissioned and built in 1979 in Piney Point, Maryland. Originally used as a commercial oyster fishing boat for 10 years, she is now a floating classroom educating children about the history of the Chesapeake Bay. Public sails aboard the Dee begin in May and will go throughout the summer; public charters are available. Press Release

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Calvert County Farmers Markets Seek Vendors It’s that time of year when winter’s thaw makes way for spring’s abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s local farmers and agri-businesses. The farmers markets will open in May and now it is time for local farmers, vendors and watermen to sign up to sell their wares. The Calvert County Farmers Market Association is seeking vendors for three locations: Calvert Memorial Hospital, Calvert County Fairgrounds and Solomons. These are “producers-only” markets. All vegetables,

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Calvert Library Art in the Stacks Features Local Artists Local artists Jane Connor, Deborah Harkins, and Edward Davenport will be exhibiting their works at three Calvert Library locations in April 2016. Painter Jane Connor was delighted to be stranded in Iceland for three days during a blizzard – she was inspired to paint its beauty. Formerly from England where she studied Spatial Design for four years, Jane enjoys creating with different media. The Icelandic paintings on display at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch in April are primarily done in oils and acrylics. Currently an Artist on Wheels, Jane will soon be opening a North Beach Wine and Design. Jane’s exhibit at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch opens April 1 and runs through April 30, 2016. Edward Davenport will exhibit his photographs of the Drum Point community, animals and landscapes at Calvert Library Prince Frederick April 1 through June 2, 2016. Deborah Harkins has been making art since she was a child. In addition to photography, she designs and creates beaded jewelry and fused glass jewelry. Deborah’s interest in photography began when she started to shoot with her

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Calvert County Public Schools will host a Community Job Fair on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Brooks Administration Building. The community is invited to stop by anytime during the event; preregistration is not necessary. Information about job opportunities and the application process will be available for many departments in the school system, including Instruction, Special Education, Student Services, School Facilities, Transportation, Child Nutrition, and Finance/

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House Bill 1013 House Bill 1013, euphemistically called “Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016” is actually a continuation of the War on Rural Maryland. Recently, Feb. 22, I wrote an article about this legislation “Not Transparency, Solely Politics” and explained that, “it clearly smacks of political favoritism towards more highly density populations (which tend to vote Democrat) while ignoring valid needs of the more rural areas (which tend to vote Republican”.) Both the Rural Counties Coalition (which is an affiliate of Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and MACo opposed this bill. It would appear the bill was NOT based upon the purported way Virginia operates; and was only crafted to counter a highly popular (70% approval rating) Republican Governor. Acting like children who have much power, not only did the Democrats ram though this legislation, they also prevented restoration of Highway User fees. Why is restoration important? Well, those who live in the rural (lower density) areas tend to drive more miles, meaning they pay a disproportionate amount of gasoline taxes. A portion of those taxes are supposed to be provided to the counties to assist with local road repairs. Several years ago, as part of the Democrat War on Rural Maryland, Governor O’Malley cut those fees going to the counties and squandered the money elsewhere. For Calvert County, we suffered a huge loss of revenue for our roads (from approximately $6 million/ year to $500 thousand/year.) Our roads have suffered in spite of tremendous and creative ways our Public Works responded. As a result, for the first time ever, Calvert County will be taking out a loan to pave roads. This is a sad state of affairs as typically; road repair is expected to be done using collected revenue on an ongoing basis. Elsewhere and it is becoming more apparent, pot holes and unsafe road conditions exist and will continue as such throughout Maryland. While Governor Larry Hogan is righting many wrongs; and being a popular Governor, he is countered by a Democrat party who simply cannot have a popular Republican Govern be successful. So, while the War on Rural Maryland no longer exists in the Executive branch, it is very strong as led by the Democrat Party who is in power and uses any nasty and deceptive technique they can contrive. You can thank the Democrat leaders and their minion followers in the Maryland Senate and House for the sad state of affairs in our state. Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. President, Board of County Commissioners

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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.

Lowell Horace Bowen, Sr., 83 Lowell Horace Bowen, Sr., 83, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on April 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on June 7, 1932 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Alvin and Etta Sheckells Bowen. Lowell was a lifelong resident of Calvert County. He was a tobacco farmer who also loved quail hunting, baseball, playing the organ, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Lowell is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole H. Bowen, father of Barbara Foshee and her husband Douglas and Skip Bowen and his wife Nora. Grandfather of; Jody and Chrissy Yontz, Shawn Yocum and Katy Ogle, Todd and Cassie Duley, Joshua and Kim Bowen and LJ and Megan Roberts. He is also survived by great grandchildren; Olivia, Abby, Alayna, Chase, Mason, Kami, Shelby, and Bryce. The family will receive friends on Monday April 4, 2016 from 10 till the time of the service, 11 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 50 Church Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.

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Dr. Richard McGuire Auld, 94 A life well lived and loved best describes Dr. Richard McGuire Auld. He was born on April 5, 1922 to Vernon Shields Auld and Cleo Shoffner Auld in Washington, DC, joining brother Don. Dick graduated from Georgetown University in 1943 and then served as a Captain in the US Army until 1946, stationed in China and Formosa (now Taiwan) with the OSS, Office of Strategic Service.  Dick married the love of his life, Mary Jane Gorman Auld, in 1949 and together they raised six children: Stevie (Rob Brinkerhoff), Tina (Dennis McKay), Rick (Marion Murphy Auld), Theresa (Bill Brockway), Dan, and Maureen (Mike Wolfe).  While raising a young family in Baltimore, Dick graduated from John Hopkins Medical School and moved to Bethesda to open a private practice in Pediatrics and then Family Medicine in Rockville, MD from 1956-1981. His family is especially proud of a weekly free pediatric clinic Dick operated for needy families in Washington, DC. Many former patients wrote of fond memories from those days in the Facebook Group, “You Know You Grew Up in Rock-

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ville MD If You…”  Jane and Dick moved from MD to Charlottesville, VA where he worked as medical director at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center from 19811987. At the same time, he acquired the title of “Poppa” as he introduced grandchildren to his hobbies at Hedge Hall Farm and later University Village: growing acres of grapes for wine, hunting for arrowheads, gardening, building a barn for the “Whirling Bear Tavern”, creating a nature trail for University Village and always planning the next family reunion.  Dick and Jane moved to Asbury in Solomons, MD in 2011 to enjoy the memories of a life well lived and loved. Dick’s family appreciates the dedicated care of the Asbury staff and the friendship, care and love from Shawna Rubenstahl.

Rene Clifford Couleman Sr., 90 Rene Clifford Couleman Sr., Lusby Md, affectionately called “Cuckoo” by those who loved him, passed away on March 11, 2016 at age 90. Rene was preceded in death by his sister Yvette Flanagan of Fairfax, VA, his son Rene C. Couleman, Jr., and his wife and mother of his five children, Nancy M. Couleman. At the time of his death Rene was married to Blanche Carrington Couleman of Bradenton, Florida.  Rene was born to Ray Howard Couleman and Cesarine Lorenzetti Couleman in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and was raised in Arlington, Virginia. At age 17, upon graduation from St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., he proudly enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. He was initially on a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II until he was selected to join the staff of Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey, Jr., and became a radioman (RM3) on the USS New Jersey (BB62). It was there his job was to decode and report the weather. During that time, he experienced nine kamikaze attacks and multiple battles at sea. Following the war, Rene served as a motorcycle police officer with the Arlington County Police Department, and later worked with the Arlington County School Board as a supervisor in the Department of Transportation. Later, as a self taught and talented builder, he ob-

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tained his Maryland Home Improvement and Construction License and remains well known throughout southern Maryland for anything from minor repairs to the construction of additions and homes including the home of his daughter, Nan, in Lusby.  Rene was a very active member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and took part in many emergency calls from boats in the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent and Potomac Rivers around southern MD. He earned his Captain’s License and was also an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary while living in the Gulf Coast area of Florida. He is a Past Commodore and lifetime member of the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club in Maryland.  On April 16, 2016, at 1:00 pm, a memorial mass will be held at the Saint John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland.  Rene is survived by four of his five children Toni Coleman (Michael) of Norfolk, Virginia, Alice Owens (Ralph) of St. Mary’s City, Maryland, Ray Couleman (Terri) of Norman, OK, and Nancy R. Couleman of Lusby, Maryland. Rene is survived by 11 beautiful grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Jeanne Wait Cooper, 88 Jeanne Wait Cooper, 88, of Prince Frederick passed away April 1, 2016. She was born September 19, 1927 in Edgington, IL to William and Hadessa (Elliott) Wait. Jeanne was raised in Illinois and moved to Maryland in the mid-‘60’s. She was employed as a legal secretary for various law firms. In her leisure time she enjoyed true crime novels, the Miami Dolphins and listening to Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. She also loved lighthouses and Portland, Maine, as well celebrating all of the holidays, especially Christmas. She was also known as an excellent cook to her family.   Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband Jack McCoy Cooper. She is survived by her son Jack M. Cooper and his wife Rose of Dunkirk and her daughter Sherre Dodson and her husband Bob of Marietta, GA. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 2 great-great grandchildren.

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Calvert County’s First Daycare Center Expands By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Huntingtown Early Learning Center, once known as Kiddy Coral, is Calvert County’s oldest continuing operating childcare center. It will be running for 39 years this July. Two women opened up the center in July 1979, but in June 1995, asked the current owners Robert and Maria Loveless to take over the business. At that time, Maria was running two other daycare centers, one out of her house called Kiddy Care and the other in Owings called Little Flock Learning Center. Maria said that the parents at her two centers kept asking if she was going to do summer camps, before and after school care, and preschool and kindergarten. However, in her two locations she did not have space to do all she wanted. “Our numbers kept growing and growing and growing, so we were trying to facilitate the needs of the public at that time,” said Maria about she and Robert’s decision to take over their third business. Robert explained that the shortage in daycares was due to the fact that in prior generations mothers usually stayed home with their children, and if they did work, a next-door neighbor or a nanny would watch the child. “It was not very popular to leave your children in a daycare center,” said Maria. Robert explained that over time, more mothers have started to work and that’s where the need for childcare centers became a reality. Maria said the location of the Huntingtown Learning Center was great for expanding her summer camps and to take on more children for daycare because it had a wonderful area with a playground and it had lots of trees, which gave children the ability to be outdoors for a long time without being in the sun. They nicknamed this area the Enchanted Forest. After they took over, they kept up their summer camps and daycare and slowly phased out their other two locations. In 2013, they hit a mile marker and became a licensed pre-school. “You have to go with the times and we knew that we needed to add a curriculum and be certified so the children will benefit and be ready for elementary school,” said Maria. A year later, they started their renovation and expansion project. “We always dreamed about having a facility where people could actually come in and use it for more,” said Maria. On the weekends and after they closed, the place remained unused and they wanted to change that. So two years ago they lifted the building up in order to expand the basement, which was basically just a tall crawlspace. After the building was raised, over the course of two years, they replaced all the windows, the siding, the heating and air conditioning, and the kitchen. They have started the renovations in the basement, which will be finished in six months, and upon completion, will be used for a multi purpose room.

“It’s been a long time coming and we’ve worked really hard. It’s become what it’s meant to be.”

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Owners, Robert and Maria Loveless.

Construction of the building being lifted up to expand the basement in 2014.

In the fall, they will be opening their doors to the community. Some of the people that will be using the new space will be the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and home schooled children. They will also open up the space for afterschool clubs, tutoring, Spanish classes and jiu jitsu classes. They will also have Spanish classes and tutoring for adults per request. Maria said that these clubs and programs don’t really have a place to meet, they are mostly meeting in homes. She said that this expansion is meant to give the community a place to go. Huntingtown Early Learning Center accepts children ages 2 through 12 and have an average of six children per teacher. They use the Houghton Mifflin curriculum, but have been asked by the Office of Childcare under the Maryland State Department of Education to update it. Next summer, they will be holding fundraisers to raise money to buy their new curriculum, the InvestiGator Club which, according to their website, is an inquiry based learning system. Currently employed are three certified preschool teachers, one of them being Robert, the owner and administrator of the center. According to Robert, they do expand their numbers in the summer. Along with their pre-school they offer an afterschool program. They have three different elementary schools they have service to, Huntingtown, Plum Point, and Sunderland. They offer before and after school care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in order to tailor to the growing community, which holds many parents that commute to and from Washington, D.C. everyday for work. During the summer they offer extensive summer programs for both preschool and school age children. Huntingtown Early Learning Center partners with agencies around the area

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in order to expose the children to more opportunities. In the morning, the center will have themes in like pirate week, science, engineering and space week, and going around the world in five days week. Then in the afternoon, the children will take field trips to go horseback riding, swimming, to do rope courses, learn about nutrition, go to fitness centers and more. Some of the organizations they have partnered with are Melwood Recreation Center, Poston Fitness, and the Sailing Academy. This Friday, they are having an open house in order to show the community

their improvements and what they have to offer. “It’s been a long time coming and we’ve worked really hard,” said Maria. “It’s become what it’s meant to be.” The open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Huntingtown Early Learning Center is located at 4425 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. For more information, visit www.huntintownearlylearningcenter.com or call 410-535-4858. crista@countytimes.net

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The Arc of Southern Maryland Golf Classic Has a New Home

Pat Collins Golf Classic To Be Held May 26 at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course The Arc of Southern Maryland will hold its 14th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic, May 26 at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. It starts at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. For more than a decade the tournament was held at the Twin Shields Golf Course. The popular golf course, which was located in Dunkirk, MD, closed its doors in 2015. This year the tournament will be held at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, MD. Jennie Parran, the tournament coordinator, expressed excitement about the new venue. “The Arc has a wonderful relationship with the county’s parks and recreation department. Holding our tournament here reflects that history,” she said. Chesapeake Hills is owned and operated Calvert County Parks and Recreation.

This year’s tournament reflects another milestone. This year, The Arc is celebrating 40 years of service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families living in Southern Maryland. The goal of the committee is to raise $40,000 in commemoration of the agency’s years of service. The tournament is held in honor of Pat Collins, a former Arc board president. Collins worked tirelessly for years to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern Maryland. “The Arc of Southern Maryland sponsors this tournament as a living memorial to my father,” said John Collins, son of Pat Collins. He continued, “Those who serve as sponsors, players and supporters allow The Arc to carry-on the mission to which my father was committed.” Arc of

Southern Maryland, Executive Director Terry Z. Long said, “This tournament is successful because of the continued community support. The Arc looks forward to strengthening existing community relationships and partnerships while building new ones. These partnerships enable The Arc to create awareness and opportunities for the individuals we support. ” The tournament includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch and various putting contests with prizes. Golfers can purchase mulligans and will receive a gift bag for playing. Tournament proceeds will be used to support The Arc’s residential, community supported living, day support, employment support and respite care programs. The Arc supports individuals with intel-

lectual and developmental disabilities living in Southern Maryland. Sponsorship and team registration opportunities are still available. For information on the tournament, to register a team or sponsorship call 410-535-2413, ext. 123, or visit www.arcsomd.org. The Arc of Southern Maryland founded in 1975, is proudly celebrating its 40th Anniversary with yearlong events dedicated to providing quality support and programs aimed at creating opportunities for independence and personal success for people with different abilities in inclusive communities. For information about The Arc of Southern Maryland, call 410-535-2413 or visit www.arcsomd.org.

Calvert County Public Schools invites prospective employees to attend a Teacher Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Brooks Administration Building, located at 1305 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Dr. Victoria Karol, Director of Human Resources, said, “The Teacher Recruitment

Fair is an opportunity for us to get to know candidates and for candidates to see all that Calvert County Public Schools has to offer both new and experienced teachers. We are looking for highly effective and diverse teachers to complement our excellent existing staff.” Candidates will have an opportunity to interview with school principals and cen-

tral office supervisors. Prior registration is required, and all interviews will take place at a scheduled time. Please register by April 17, 2016 by contacting the Department of Human Resources by phone at 410-535-7223 or by email at hutchinsl@calvertnet.k12.md.us. With starting salaries of $45,496 for new teachers with Bachelor’s degrees and

$48,557 for those with Master’s degrees, Calvert County Public Schools offers competitive pay in high-achieving and safe schools. The school system provides high-quality professional development and a supportive new teacher mentoring program.

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Children’s Aid, Inc. To Hold Online Auction Children’s Aid, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their annual Bids for Kids online charity auction April 12 - May 1, 2016. The online fundraiser features over 100 auction items including many items that would make fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Portrait packages, theatre, symphony and concert tickets, wine tastings, autographed sports items, hotel getaways as well as retail and dining gift certificates will be available for bidding beginning April 12, 2016. All auction proceeds go directly to fund the programs Children’s Aid, Inc. operates within Calvert County. “Through our programs, we strive to promote the importance of education and literacy. We also provide children with opportunities to play recreation level sports, which not only helps keep kids active, it also helps promotes selfdiscipline, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, trust and respect. Currently, our volunteer-driven organization operates several programs: Operation Backpack

provides new school supplies; The Great Book Giveaways provide books to local children and encourages parents to read aloud to their young children; Christmas stockings and new books are distributed through the Christmas Cheer Program; and our Youth Sports Scholarship Program provides registration fees for recreation level youth sports,” said Krista Brezina, Executive Director. Interested shoppers can start their bidding on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at www. ChildrensAidAuction.com. Bids will be accepted until midnight on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Similar to other online auctions, bidders will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite items, and will be notified via email if they have been outbid. At that point, bidders will have the opportunity to submit a new bid before the close of the auction. For more information about Children’s Aid, Inc., visit www.TheChildrensAid. org Press Release

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Senior Citizen News Caregivers Conference Personal and professional caregivers are invited to attend the 24th Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference to be held Friday, April 22, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center, La Plata, Md. The fee of $30 includes conference materials, continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Contact Tunya Taylor at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information. Calvert County Heritage Committee 2016 Photo Competition Senior Division The Calvert County Heritage Committee is sponsoring a photo competition to support awareness of the historical and cultural heritage of Calvert County. Photos must be the original work of the person, accompanied by an enrollment form that includes a brief statement explaining the significance of the photo. Three certificates will be awarded in the Senior Division. The rules and enrollment forms are available at all three senior centers. Return the enrollment forms to Keri Lipperini at Office on Aging, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 no later than May 16. For more information call 301-855-7007. Trips Enjoy walking around the historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District and the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, Wednesday, May 18. There will also be a guided tour of the Baltimore Basilica. Lunch will be at the restored Garrett-Jacobs mansion. Fee: $65 per person. Names are being taken for standby list. Take a trip to the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, June 1. A tram will take participants on a tour highlighting the 446 acres of the arboretum’s gardens, collections and natural areas. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Rips Country Inn, Bowie. Fee: $60 per person. Register at your local senior center. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Let’s Play Croquet outdoors, Thursday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you. Join in on the Musical Jam, Friday, April 15, 12:30 p.m. Instruments will be provided if you don’t have your own. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Get your nutrition questions answered during Ask the Expert – Dietician, Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to the Senior Council Auction, Friday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Southern Pines accepts gently used donations for the gift shop. All donations benefit the Southern Pines Senior Council. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Listen to an informative presentation about Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, Tuesday, April 19, 1 p.m.

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CO. 7 Alarmers Friday Night Bingo St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue (200 Calvert Beach Rd.) Bingo every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird at 7 p.m. Regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Food available for sale. Help support your local fire department.

Friday, April 8 Calvert Middle School Craft for Relay for Life Calvert Middle School (Prince Frederick) - 5 to 8 p.m. Check out many local crafts vendors. No admittance fee for buyers. Door Prizes! All money raised goes to the CMS Relay for Life team: Creating More Survivors. Lasagna Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E onRoute 260, Chesapeake Beach) 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner hosted by the Sons of American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, in the lowerlevel dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. Call for more information 301-855-6466. Annmarie After Hours: Fairies in the Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center - 6 to 8 p.m. This magical fairy house and gnome home exhibit kicks off with the familyfriendly Annmarie After Hours Reception on Friday, April 8, from 6pm to 9pm in the Main gallery of the Murray Arts Building. There will be appetizers provided by Maryland Country Caterers and live music performed by Port Tobacco Pickers. Be sure to come back to the garden with your children and enjoy a magical exhibit of more than 50 handmade fairy and gnome homes that will be settled through the sculpture garden and the wooded path, following the opening. To learn more call 410-326-4640 or visit www. annmariegarden.org.

Saturday, April 9 All Ford Powered Car Show Solomons Vol. Fire Dept. (13150 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an All Ford Powered and Bodies car show, presented by Southern Maryland Mustang Club (SMMC) in conjunction with the Solomon’s VFD. Proceeds to benefit SVFD and local charities. Event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost of event per entrant $15 pre-register, $20 day of event. Spectators free. Dash plaques for first 125 entrants, trophies, door prizes will be awarded. DJ, Food and vendors will be on hand. So come out and enjoy this family fun event. This is an alcohol free event. Rain date Sat, April 16, 2016. Info can be obtained from our club Facebook or website. www.somdmustang.org.

Chance, Necessity, and the Origins of Life Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 3 p.m. In the Harms Gallery. PEM Talks presents Dr. Robert Hazen speaking on Chance, Necessity, and the Origins of Life. Dr. Robert M. Hazen, a Senior Staff Scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington’s Geophysical Laboratory, shares his research showing that over a billion years, the chemical richness of Earth’s early environment contributed to bringing about the origin of life. Free talk. Country Dance American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m. to Midnight For a fun time, come to the American Legion Country Dance in the Upper Level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. For information call 301-855-6466.

Sunday, April 10 All You Care to Eat Breakfast Chesapeake Beach American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach) - 8 to 11 a.m. Start this Spring Sunday with a yummy breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301-8556466. www.ALPost206.org. Preschool STEAM - Awesome Astronomy Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 1 to 4 p.m. Injecting creativity and fun into STEM--Encourage your little one to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play! We’ll investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM--science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative sessions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Bringing a large group or moms’ club? Please email programs@annmariegarden.org so we can be ready to better accommodate your group! Learn more at www.annmariegarden.org. Meeting of the Cocoons American Legion Stallings Williams

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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. Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 2 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors (Cocoons) Stallings-Williams Post 206 will hold its April meeting commencing in the Post upper level Meeting Hall. Questions may be directed to Clarisse Choux at 443-964-5461.

Monday, April 11 Calvert GOP Men’s Club Speaker Calvert Elks Club (Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick) - 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sheriff Candidate to Speak to GOP Men’s Club. The Calvert GOP Men’s Club has invited Craig Kontra to its April 11 meeting. A Huntingtown resident, Kontra has been in law enforcement since 1983, first as a correctional officer in Charles County. In 1985, he became an officer for the Town of North Beach, and two years later, he joined the force in Riverdale. He was hired by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office a year later. During his distinguished career, Kontra worked his way up to Sergeant, and is currently assigned to the Warrant Unit as supervisor. In 2014, Craig was the Democrat candidate for Sheriff. Following his loss to Mike Evans, he switched to Republican and announced that he would be running for Sheriff in 2018. A $10 fee covers light refreshments (sandwiches, cookies, beverage) and room rental. For more info, email racebeat@ aol or call 410-610-8666.

Tuesday, April 12 Family Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner of Pizza ($8 +for extra toppings), Chicken Fingers and Fries ($6), Fries ($2). Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, in the lower-level dining room. Public Welcome. Call for more information 301-855-6466. Cbl Science for Citizens - Blue Crab Abundance CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams Street, Solomons) - 7 to 8 p.m. Blue crabs support vital fisheries and play a crucial role in the coastal and estuarine ecosystems of Maryland as well as throughout the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North and South America. In the Chesapeake Bay, the number of crabs varies from year to year, and this fluctuation is only partly understood by scientists. This presentation will discuss some of what scientists know and don’t know about crab abundance and mortality, and a new factor that may help explain some of the variation. Legion County Council Meeting American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) 7:30 p.m. The Members of the Legion County Council will meet in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206.

Wednesday, April 13 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) 10 a.m., 11 a.m. O is for OTTER! Visit Squeak, our playful river otter, listen to a story, and have fun with an otter obstacle course. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers. Town Hall Meeting Bishop Sutton Presentation on Gun Violence Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, the Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland, will speak to our community regarding his views on gun violence. Bishop Sutton is the co-founder of the national organization, Bishops Against Gun Violence. Bishop Sutton will present his perspective on the systemic problems that cause gun violence and our Christian response to these problems. In a town hall format, he will take direct questions from the audience. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the nation’s leaders on the topic. This event is open to the entire community: encourage your friends and neighbors to attend.

Thursday, April 14 Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (Chesapeake Beach) - 7 to 8 p.m. The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting 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. LECTURE: “Needed : Skilled - Caver Archaeologist” Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (St. Leonard) - 7 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) Speaker Series brings together luminaries as diverse as the topics they teach for five evenings of profound insights, informative presentations and fascinating discussion on a broad scope of topics. The lectures are held at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) at 7 p.m. The lectures are free and open to the public. The speaker series kicksoff on April 14 with a lecture from Becca Piexotto entitled “Needed: SkilledCaver Archaeologist.” Other lectures scheduled include on May 5: “Tidal Wave: The Mallows Bay Story,” Donald G. Shomette; June 23: “Exploring the Legacy of African Muslims in 19th century D.C.,” Mia L. Carey; September 22: “Whiskey in America: an Archaeology Lecture and Tasting Event,” Luke J. Pecoraro; October 27: “Advances in Human Bone Research at Jamestown and St. Mary’s City,” Douglas Owsley. Registration is required for the September 22 talk and attendees must be at least 21 years of age. For lecture details or additional information visit www.jefpat.org, call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland.gov.

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Thursday, April 7 Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Asbury Book Discussion Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10:30 to noon A lively book discussion every other month on the 3rd Thursday. This month’s title is Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain(Samuel Clemens). Next book to discuss is decided by the group. Tween Choice Night: Vine and Dine Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8 p.m. You voted and we heard you! Tweens in grades 5-7 join us at Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a fun night of pizza and videos! Request clips from pre-selected Vine and YouTube videos in a Karaoke style on our big screen. While we watch, we will be busy creating artistic and delicious candy sushi! Space is limited. Register today! Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 4th to 6th grade eyes only! 4th to 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Isn’t It Ironic? Please register.

Friday, April 8

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. Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach5:30 to 7 p.m. Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other customers. Please register.

Saturday, April 9

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! Website Creation with Wix Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Charles Gauthier will teach the basics of using the free service WIX to design your own website. Please register.

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Lego Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 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. Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Planet Earth.

Monday, April 11

Monday Morning Movies and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Zentangling, ZenDoodling, Coloring Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 12:30 to 2 p.m. Join guest teacher Kathleen Werwath, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) to learn the art of Zentangle at this month’s Zentangle, ZenDoodling, & 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. Drop-in Minecraft Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5 p.m. Try your hand at building and participate in special projects using minecraft. edu. No registration! Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. Book Discussion What Have You Read Good Lately? Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join in the fun, informal discussion of books to recommend to others!

Tuesday, April 12

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 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. Connect With Your Children Using Minecraft Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Do your kids LOVE Minecraft? Are you not quite sure what the hullabaloo is all about? Join us and learn the basics of playing Minecraft, Internet Safety for Children, and how to connect with your children using Minecraft.

Wednesday, April 13

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 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 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. Colorful Conversations Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 2 to 3 p.m. Do you like coloring? This group allows adults to create pictures, share ideas and conversation while offering an outlet for relaxation, stress relief and creative expression. Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Watch the most recent Star Wars film on the library’s big screen! If you didn’t get to see it in the theaters or want to see it again, free including popcorn, don’t miss this showing!

Thursday, April 14

Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920

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H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 10 to 11 a.m. Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Planet Earth. Alzheimer›s Caregivers Support Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Please register.

Friday, April 15

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. Coding with Minecraft! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers using minecraft! Try your hand at programming a computer-generated robot to build special projects. Let’s see what creative things we can do. Please register.

Saturday, April 16

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. Children›s MakerSpace Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 4 p.m. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations.

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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