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“We need to grow our own food.” - Eric Lewis, self-declared plant enthusiast, on the importance of gardening and cultivating our own food.
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Celebrate Maryland Archaeology Month Historic St. Mary’s City – 50 Years of Sharing Our Past
Help honor Maryland Archeology Month by attending our annual Archeology Month lecture that is free and open to the public on April 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane). This year’s lecture features Mr. Silas D. Hurry, Curator of Collections and Archaeological Laboratory Director for Historic St. Mary’s City. A Brief History of Historical Archaeology in Maryland’s First Capital will show how for the better part of fifty years, Historic St. Mary’s City has been exploring the archaeological treasures of Maryland’s founding
site and first capital. However, for many years before the state established the museum, an intriguing cast of individuals had undertaken “archaeological” excavations in St. Mary’s City. These explorers ranged from dilettantes to antiquarians to architectural historian and all made their own unique contributions to our knowledge of the City. This presentation will summarize and discuss these early explorations and also describe the birth and development of the research efforts led by the museum’s archaeologists in the five decades since our founding. Many intrigu-
ing characters from the past and more recent times will be discussed. The presentation will be highly illustrated with images of past work. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-8954990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@ hsmcdigshistory.org. Press Release from Historic St. Mary’s City
Calvert County Prescription Medication “Take-Back” Day DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2016 TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Rockfish Season Opens on the Chesapeake Bay April 16
The state’s spring rockfish season begins this Saturday, April 16, and anglers are encouraged to set out for the Chesapeake Bay. Calvert County is home to the bay’s largest charter boat fleet that is guided by experienced boat captains standing by to help fishing enthusiasts reel in “the big one.” Just ask Garn Godwin V, of Aquasco, Maryland. Last year, during the height of the season, Godwin arrived at a Solomons Island check-in station with an award-winning rockfish that measured 52 inches and weighed 53 pounds. The fight earned him the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Spring Tournament’s $65,437 purse. Also known as rock, striped bass and stripers, the rockfish is Maryland’s official state fish and is widely known for its size and fighting ability. The rock can grow as long
as 6 feet and weigh as much as 125 pounds. The record for a striped bass stands at 67 pounds, 8 ounces for a fish caught off Bloody Point in 1995. Are you ready to break some records? The 2016 trophy season runs through May 15. Anglers may catch one striped bass per day measuring 35 inches or larger. Learn more about Calvert County’s charter boat opportunities, or where to launch your own boat, by visiting www.choosecalvert.com/water. For more information, contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 or via email at info@ecalvert.com. Press Release
Residents Asked to Reduce Mosquito Population by Eliminating Standing Water The best way to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases is to get rid of their breeding habitats. In preparation for the upcoming mosquito season, the Calvert County Department of General Services Mosquito Control Program asks residents to assist in the control of the pests by inspecting their yards and eliminating standing water. Any area or container that holds water for a week or more has the potential to produce hundreds or even thousands of mosquitoes. The county Mosquito Control Program team urges residents to take the following steps to help reduce the mosquito population: • ������������������������������������� Drain or dump water from tarps, buckets and flower pots. • Keep roof gutters free of leaves and other debris. • Fill in tree stump holes from blown over trees as soon as possible. • Dispose of cans, plastic containers and anything else that can hold water. • �������������������������������������� Cover or drill holes in recycling con-
tainers or outside trashcans. • Turn over wheelbarrows, wading pools, children’s toys and other similar items or put them away. • Store boats covered or upside down. • Clean and put fresh water in birdbaths or wading pools regularly. • Make sure your home’s windows and doors have proper screening. • When outdoors wear light colored long pants and long sleeves. • ������������������������������������ Use an approved insect repellent according to manufacturers’ instructions. The Calvert County Mosquito Control Program provides countywide integrated pest abatement of nuisance and vector (disease carrier) mosquitoes. Learn more about the program by visiting online at www. co.cal.md.us/MosquitoControl. If you have questions about the program, please email mosquitocontrol@co.cal.md.us or call 410- 535-6924. Press Release
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increasing awareness about pregnancy and infant loss. The seminar is intended for bereaved parents and loved ones who have lost infants through pregnancy, stillbirth, pre-natal fatal diagnosis, and neonatal loss. For more information and to RSVP, contact Melinda Ruppert at 410-5350892 ext. 2201 or mruppert@calverthospice.org. Press Release
Celebrate Southern Maryland Traditions
Solomons Maritime Festival
Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s 11th annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and marine engines, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, and boat rides offer something for every member of your family from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum is FREE. On Saturday, the museum waterfront comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs, shuck oysters, and stuff a ham like the pros, enjoy local gospel and old time music, see Chesapeake Bay retrievers in action, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin, talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Children will enjoy toy boat building and more! Don’t miss free rides aboard the historic bugeye, the Wm. B. Tennison. Traditional crafts are also celebrated on Saturday. Around the carving shed, visitors can see how crab and eel pots are constructed, see model boat makers in action, and watch traditional carvers at work. Come try your skill inside the museum! Demonstrations of embroidery, knitting, and other textile crafts will be
on-going. Home baked goodies will be available for sale and food vendors will be on-site. New activities this year include oyster growing and tasting demonstrations with Southern Maryland Shellfish Growers Association (SMSGA), waterfowl calling and beekeeper demonstrations. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 16th year, is a popular component of the festival. Enthusiasts from across the country set-up camp in the parking lot to show off their vintage boats and engines. The unofficial engine swap is a great way to expand your collection. The Patuxent Small Craft Guild will also host a Nautical Flea Market with all proceeds supporting the Guild. The Solomons Maritime Festival is sponsored by Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert County Watermen’s Association, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Holiday Inn Solomons, McCready Boat Yard, Papa John’s Pizza, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Spring Cove Marina, Washburn’s Boat Yard, and Zahniser’s Yachting Center. For more information, please call Sherry Reid at 410326-2042 x 19, or visit the museum website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Press Release
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Calvert County 100-Year Floodplains Residents May Qualify For A 10 Percent Reduction In Their 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 & 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.
The Arc of Southern Maryland consumers and the staff will enjoy a day of baseball, food and fun with players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball team at Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick. This is the fourth year in a row, The Arc has partnered with the Blue Crabs. What: Arc of Southern Maryland consumers and staff from all three counties, will play baseball with players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team. Each year, the team sponsors a day of service, with players and coaches volunteering in the community. After the game, everyone enjoys traditional baseball food of hot dogs, chips, soda and water. Who: The Arc of Southern Maryland consumers, staff and players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
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The Arc Partners with the Blue Crabs for a Day of Service
When: Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. *Blue Crabs Players will be in attendance between 9:30 a.m. and leave by 11 a.m. for practice* Where: Hallowing Point Park, 4755 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD
Media Contact: Nkeshi Free Public Relations Manager development@arcsomd.org 410-535-2413, Ext. 113 443-684-9693 571-331-2731 For information about The Arc and its services call 410-535-2413 or visit www.arcsomd.org. The Arc of Southern Maryland founded in 1975, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. For 40 years, The Arc has provided 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. Press Release
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The CMM Orientation Video Won a Silver Telly Award The Telly Awards named the Calvert Marine Museum Orientation video as a Silver winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards are one of the most prestigious in the video/film production (second to the Emmys). Pictured from left to right is Tanya Spann Roche - Think Speak Act, Doug Alves - CMM
Director, Sherrod Sturrock - CMM Deputy Director, J. Michael Roche – Think Speak Act View the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PiALnVqfE. Press Release
The Telly Awards named the Calvert Marine Museum Orientation video as a Silver winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards.
Manga Otaku Artist New Nights New nights have been added to the “Manga Otaku Artist Nights” program at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Starting in May, due to its huge popu-
larity, the program “Manga Otaku Artist Nights” will expand to twice a month! We will meet both on the first Tuesday and on the third Monday of each month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Events go from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come on in to draw, to talk and to share your love for your favorite titles and character—and discover new ones! Artist and illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin Hayes will guide you through the basics of story layout, thumbnails, and character construction. Be sure to register for each night, though; space is limited! For information contact McNevin Hayes at 410-257-2411. Press Release
PUBLIC AUCTIONS April 29, 2016 – 6 PM and May 7, 2016 – 9 AM Friday, April 29th - 6:00 pm
Large selection of Coca-Cola Items/Collectibles; Over 200 top-quality Dolls; NASCAR Items; Model Cars; Sports Memorabilia; Furniture; Glassware; Advertising Signs; Few New Handcrafted Quilts; Singer Sewing Machines; Items from several estates!
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Sheriff's Office Honored By Dept. Of Defense For Extraordinary Support Maryland Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, announced today Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was honored with an Above and Beyond Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. “The ESGR Above and Beyond Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize American employers providing extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve, said Jean Hulet, Maryland ESGR state chair. “Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.” Calvert County Sheriff’s Office joins thousands of American employers who have reviewed and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Many employers provide support far beyond what USERRA requires to include pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extension of health care benefits which complement coverage provided by the military when their employees are mobilized.
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Calvert County. Their mission is to protect and serve the citizens by enforcing the laws of the land. ESGR seeks to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers and their service members, and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DoD. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call 1-800-336-4590 or visit www. ESGR.mil. Press Release
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Maryland State Legislature concluded its 90-day session Monday, April 11, 2016, with Senators and Delegates patting themselves on their own backs; but miserably failing a basic function of ensuring safe roads for the citizens of all 23 counties. Historically, gasoline purchases send tax dollars to the state. The state uses that money for transportation projects, but also forwards some (known as Highway User Revenue – HUR) to the various local jurisdictions for local road repair and maintenance. This logical arrangement is especially important for the more rural less densely populated areas, such as Calvert County. Rural commuters tend to drive many more miles than high density areas, contributing a disproportionally large amount of this revenue. Because of pure raw politics in 2010, then Maryland Governor O’Malley supported by his Majority Party Bosses in the State Legislature drastically cut the state-wide $555 million funding for local transportation funding to $167 million. For Calvert County, this equated to an immediate and continuing cut from $5 million/year to $500 thousand/year. Recognizing this disparity and resulting deterioration of local roads throughout the state, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan submitted a balanced budget that included restoring the HUR funding for the local governments; both municipal (towns, cities) and county. Restoration passed separately both the Senate’s version of the budget, and the House version. During a conference committee to resolve these two budget bills, funding for the counties ‘magically vanished’.
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There is no coincidence that the municipal jurisdictions (high density – tend to vote for Democrats) had HUR restored, but not the counties (most of which are lower density – tend to vote for Republicans). The state legislature Majority Party Bosses, because they have the votes simply told the rural areas (to include Calvert County) to drop dead. Roads and their needed repair to ensure safe commuting, safety for school transportation, safety for our first responders; a basic governmental responsibility all take a back seat to the whim of the Majority Party Bosses. Calvert County this year for the first time ever, is forced to take out a loan to pave local roads instead of paying as we go – disgusting. Rather than instructing the conference committee members to include the restoration of HUR for the counties, the Majority Party Bosses wasted time on ‘scoring of transportation projects’ legislation (touted as transparency improvement). Not assisting transparency, this scoring legislation was a childish reaction to having a Republican Governor making transportation decisions. It can cause shifting state project funding from rural areas to higher density areas. Through much effort by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this legislation was improved though remains purely political. Nothing less than raw childish politics by the Majority Party Bosses in Annapolis during this latest legislative session demonstrated yet another failure to serve the citizens of Calvert County. Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr., President, Board of County Commissioners
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Tuesday, May 10 11:30 a.m. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 The community is invited to join the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the Department of Aging & Human Services, and the Triad/SALT Council to thank this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to their community. The Officer of the Year from each agency will receive citations from the Office of the Governor, the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates, as well as plaques and/or certificates of appreciation from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the Department of Aging & Human Services, and the Triad/SALT Council. The community is invited to congratulate the Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and join them for lunch, free of charge, following the ceremony. For more information, contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or at sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of Calvert Hospice, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the generosity of our community in making our Third Annual Culinary Event a truly wonderful evening of caring, friendship, and support. Over 170 guests turned out in support of our organization, making this not only our most financially successful Culinary Event to date, but also a special evening of both connecting with old friends and making new ones as well. Guests enjoyed tapas and other culinary treats from Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers, savored award-winning wines from Running Hare Vineyard, and danced to the ever-energetic NightLife Band. Because of everyone’s commitment to our work and mission, we were able to raise over $45,000 to support the Burnett Calvert Hospice House and our other hospice programs. In addition to our guests, a successful evening such as this was possible only with the generosity and support of our sponsors. We are truly grateful to our first “Hospice Partner,” Medart Galleries, for their sustaining commitment and collaboration with us, and to our event sponsors: Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc., Dr. Stephen Peters & Mr. Alan Wilson, Floor Systems, Anchor Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Production Management Group, Len the Plumber, PNC Bank, SMECO, Calvert Memorial Hospital, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, ProCare Hospice Care, Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Marrick Homes, Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa, and Absolute Quality Contractors. We can’t begin to adequately thank Running Hare Vineyard and Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers for their incredible generosity and guidance. Simply, we could not have held such an incredible event without them. Our fun and very successful live auction would also not have been possible without donations from the following businesses and individuals, and we are extremely grateful they chose
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to share their talents and opportunities with us: King Street Blues, Calvert Brewing Company, Running Hare Vineyard, Ray Bogle, Jeri Kalins, Ann Crain, Pamela Callen, Abbey Griffin, Dr. Raymon Noble, Randy Estabrook, Marie Bundy Estabrook, The Mermaid’s Cottage, Mamma Lucia’s, Brick Wood Fire & Bistro, Stoney’s Prince Frederick, Charles St. Brasserie, , Stoney’s Kingfishers, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, Fiesta Grill, Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill, Bobby and Lynn Bennett, Evolution Training Athletics, Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts, and Mike Scarborough. Additional valued supporters who contributed to the evening’s success include Bill Chambers, Beth Graeme Photography, Bob Carpenter and The Arts Council of Calvert County, AAA Transport, the Explorers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, Copper Fox Distillery, and Buehler’s Market. A new option for providing much needed funds also proved very successful! Instead of our usual silent auction, we introduced our “Fund A Need” initiative, which provided our guests an opportunity to donate funds directly to a specific need, such as supporting our bereavement programs for children and our We Honor Veterans ceremonies. We look forward to making this opportunity a traditional part of our future events. And a final special thank you goes out to Torben Huge-Jensen and Dr. Raymon Noble, who provided the original inspiration for this event and who continue to give of themselves, their time, and talents in support of Calvert Hospice. As the community’s hospice, we are grateful for everyone’s sincere caring, generous support and personal involvement. All of us remain committed to being the hospice you need us to be, whenever you need us. Jean E. A. Fleming Executive Director
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P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636 The Calvert County Times is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calvert County. The Calvert County Times will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The Calvert County Times does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage. To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must be delivered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement for that week. After that deadline, the Calvert County Times will make every attempt possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Calvert County Times and its licensees may freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The Calvert County Times cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Bountiful Tips from Expert Gardeners By Crista Dockray Staff Writer
“We need to grow our own food.”
Eric Lewis, a plant enthusiast, and Will Kreamer, Owner of Chesapeake’s Bounty held a class entitled How to Grow More Food: Edible Landscaping, Forest Gardening, Perennial Vegetables, Composting, and Wild and Medicinal Plants. Lewis has been a plant enthusiast for many years and has spoken at Chesapeake’s Bounty before. Owner Kreamer took over Chesapeake’s Bounty in 2007 from his grandfather Greg Ciesielski and his mother Marci Kreamer who had started the business in 1994 and ran it until 2006. He opened their current location in St. Leonard in 2009. Lewis premised the class around the idea of the importance of gardening and the idea of permacul-
Eric Lewis examines the progress on a Black Cherry tree found in the forest across from Chespeake’s Bounty.
ture. He explained that permaculture is a way of creating what can be described as literally a permanent culture. He says that in this day in age as industry takes over, the end of fossil fuels in sight, and as climate change takes effect, we need to start creating a culture that cares for the earth and that needs to continue infinitely into the future. “We need to grow our own food,” said Lewis. He warns against the farming industry with its pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and even sheds light on the organic farm industry, which still has some allowance for chemicals. Lewis said that now is the time to develop a relationship with plants and what better place to do that than in Southern Maryland. Kreamer described the goal for his all natural farming to be, “less work, more food” and to use old technologies and new technologies in farming that are Earth based. As summer approaches and with planting season in the works, Lewis and Kreamer are here to share their tips and tricks with the county. Chesapeake’s Bounty is located at 6415 St. Leonard Rd. in Saint Leonard. They are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit their website at www.chesapeakesbounty.com, call 410-586-3881 or find them on Facebook. You can also visit their second location in North Beach at 9124 Bay Ave. or call 443-646-5700 for more information.
Will Kreamer and Eric Lewis explain the value of composting for your garden, big or small, before the guided edible plant walk.
Many visitors of all ages visited Chesapeake’s Bounty for a seminar called “How to Grow More Food: Edible Landscaping, Forest Gardening, Perennial Vegetables, Composting and Wild and Medicinal Plants”.
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If You Are Creating A Garden...
Plant the tallest trees on the north end of the property. Plant the vegetable patches and smaller plants on the southern end of the property.
This will prevent the taller plants from shading the smaller growth. Information provided by Eric Lewis
Soil Tips For Further Reading
Eric Lewis, a self-declared plant enthusiast, guided visitors on a nature walk, explaining the values of several edible plants, native or invasive, such as pawpaw trees, black cherry trees, and Japanese wineberries.
When you pick up a handful of soil, you can tell the state of the soil with these easy tricks: • If you squeeze the soil and water comes out, it is too saturated • If you squeeze the soil and it crumbles apart in your hand, the soil is too dry • If you squeeze the soil and it stays in formation and no water comes out, it is ideal Information provided by Will Kreamer
What You Can Grow In Different Soils: Dry Soils ‘7 Year’ Lima Bean Bull Nettle Cassava Chaya Daylily Lablab Bean Moringa New Zealand Spinach Nopale Cactus Saltbush Sheep Sorrel Spurge Nettle Sylvetta Arugula Turkish Rocket Wet Soils Achira Arrowhead Belembe
Canebrake Bamboo Chufa Daylily Fuki Groundnut Ostrich Fern Ramps Skirret Tannier Taro Violet Stem Taro Water Celery Water Mimosa Water Spinach Watercress
Poor Soils Achira Basul Cassava
Chaya Chicory Dandelion Daylily Goldenberry Groundnut Haitian Basket Vine Mashua Moringa New Zealand Spinach Pitpit Pokeweed Saltbush Sweet Potato Sylvetta Arugula Ulluco
Information taken from Perennial Vegetables by Eric Toensmeier
Wild Edibles
Japanese Wineberry
Dandelion
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• Will produce in shade • Can grow up to 50 to 60 ft. • Produce fruit about the size of mangoes • Takes over four years to begin to produce fruit • Inner Bark can be used to make rope • Bark can be used to make friction fire
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• Bitter berries can be cooked into jam • Bark can be used as a cough remedy
Information provided by Eric Lewis
soil is suffering. Lewis explained that when you till the soil, you bring up all the microbes in the soil that are giving nutrients to the plants. When they are exposed to the sun, they dry out and die. “It’s mind boggling all that happens in a pinch of soil,” said Lewis. “Soil is a living thing, we are trying to create a habitat for the microbes to move in.” When the microbes die, the soil be-
Facts About Composting
Mesophilic Composting
• Low temperature composting. The compost pile gets between 55 and 90 degrees
Thermophilic Composting
• High temperature composting. The compost pile gets between 90 to 200 degrees • Finishes the compost more quickly • Kills off pathogens • Will not stink
• It’s important to have organic inputs in your compost. This means kitchen/vegetable scraps, eggshells, grass clippings, even crabs • Avoid meat in your compost, it could rot and become health hazardous • Make sure the pile doesn’t dry out • Turn the compost pile so that every part of the pile has a chance to get hot in the center • It’s good to have woodchips
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comes less useful. A good replacement for tilling is to actually employ chickens or ducks. They will help eat any unwanted plants, their manure will fertilize the soil, and they can help get rid of unwanted pests. “Chicken tractors are our future,” said Lewis. Another option is to plant in raised beds, which don’t require tilling.
Flowers, vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, meats, eggs, milk, and much more can be purchased from the market at Chesapeake’s Bounty.
Will Kreamer, Owner of Chesapeake’s Bounty, discusses compost tips in front of a large compost mound at the farm.
or mulch in the pile because it helps aerate the soil and it adds nitrogen that will cook down your organic materials • Using leaves that neighbors collect during the fall is a good thing to add to your compost pile. Straw is Eric Lewis, a self-declared plant enthusiast, explains the benefits of chickweed, an annual plant that can be also very helpful. Information provided by Will Kreamer
used as an herbal remedy or eaten as a salad green.
Photos By Kasey Russell
Lewis’ Favorite Plants
Some Plants Love Shade
Partial Shade -Achira -Arracacha -Basket Vine -Belembe -Bitter Gourd -Camass -Chinese Artichoke -Clumping Bamboos -Cranberry Hibiscus -Daylily -Edible Hibiscus -Groundnut -Lovage -Mountain Sorrel -Musk Mallow -Nettles -New Zealand Spinach -Okinawa Spinach -Papaya -Perennial Cucumber -Perennial Sweet Leek -Pokeweed -Running Bamboos -Scorzonera -Sea Beet -Sissoo Spinach
Image from Plant Conservation Alliance
Black Cherry Tree
Tips For Building Soil
Topsoil is being depleted throughout the world, said Lewis. If topsoil were completely lost, this would mean no plants could grow at all. It can be helped, however, and we can do it. Lewis said we can create an inch and a half of topsoil a year by employing methods such as composting. “As conscious individuals, we need to be creating soil,” said Lewis. Tilling is one of the reasons that top-
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• Spreads easily • Can grow in full shade • In Asia they believed it to improve vision • Can harvest berries gallons at a time
• Nutrient dense, roots can be eaten too • Liver tonic
PawPaw
Feature Story Obituaries
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Basswood Tree
-Skirret -Sorrels -Tannier -Taro -Turkish Rocket -Udo -Violet Stem Taro -Walking Onion -Water Celery -Wild Hyacinth -Wolfberry -Yellow Asphodel
Full Shade -Fuki -Giant Solomon’s Seal -Katuk -Linden -Ostrich Fern -Ramps -Ramson -Wood Nettle Information taken from Perennial Vegetables by Eric Toensmeier
• Leaves are Edible • Grows to be 120 to 150 ft. tall • Can tap them for sap • Can be used to filter water • You can use them for fire and rope • The flowers are amazing medicine • Can be used to make shelter • The tree can be coppiced, which means it will grow back in the places it was cut down
Hazelnut Tree
• Can produce 30 to 50 pounds a year of hazelnuts a year
Service Berries
• Can get a couple of gallons a year • Taste like a mix of blueberries and apples • They are a tough plant that can withstand droughts and cold weather
Stinging Nettle
• They are full shade tolerant • The sting holds seven different neurotransmitters • They are cold hardy • They are good ground cover • They can be used to make a good pesto and taste good steamed
Asparagus
• Good for digestion • Grows in full sun
Artichokes
• It is a perennial plant that can last anywhere from three to seven years • Grows in full sun • Good medicine for the liver
Jerusalem Artichoke
• Tolerates all conditions • Exceptionally productive • Good molasses crop, was a favorite of the moonshiners • Good alternative to potatoes • Spreads • Harvested in the fall
Chayote
• Native to Mexico • You can the entire vegetable including the skin, flesh, roots, seeds, flowers, and shoots • Helps the urinary tract and the kidney • Oldest cultivated vegetable in America • Needs 120 days before producing
Chickweed
• Can eat the whole plant • Can rub on your eye to get rid of sty Information provided by Eric Lewis
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
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 gazetteobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Robert Eugene “Bob” Laughery, 79 Robert Eugene “Bob” Laughery, 79, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away on April 7, 2016 at his residence. Born September 9, 1936 in Newark, OH, he was the son of Delbert H. Laughery and Mildred M. Laughery. Bob graduated from Newark High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 until 1959. He married Sharon Joan Smith on August 4, 1956 in St. Paul, MN. Bob worked for the Washington Metropolitan Police Department as a Police Officer from 1961 until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and photography and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the FOP. Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon Laughery; his children, Colleen Thomidis of PA, Lori Ruble (Tom) of Clinton, MD, and Doreen Laurent-Hunt (Bob) of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Pat Moore, Charles Laughery, Delbert Laughery, Sharon McCray, and Tim Laughery. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandy Meier and Lisa Huffman. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 where a service
will be held at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Tom Ruble, Robert Ruble, Larry Thomasson, P.J. Curtis, Walter Logan and Richard Osman. Robert Laughery lived his life to be a good person, he worked hard and provided for his family. He was a genuine, goodnatured man and role model. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Betty Kern Robinson Freesland, 87 Betty Kern Robinson Freesland, 87, of North Beach, MD passed away April 15, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Betty was born May 15, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to David Kern and Thelma K. (Soper) Robinson. She was raised in The Willows community in Calvert County, attended public schools and graduated from Calvert High School in 1946. She attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, and was later employed as a typing pool supervisor with the FBI in Washington. She married Jacob
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Thomas A. Rymer, 91 Thomas A. Rymer, 91, retired Circuit Court Judge and Legislator, died on April 15, 2016 after a short illness. Mr. Rymer was born in Asheville, NC. where he lived until 1939 when the family moved to Washingon, DC. He graduated from Western High School (now Duke Ellington School of Music) and entered Maryland University in the V-12 program and was commissioned an Ensign at the age of 19, said to be the youngest Seabee officer in the Navy at that time. He left the service as a Lt. J.G. and graduated from Cornell in 1948 with a five year BCE degree. He worked as an engineer with WSSC, designed and built houses in Montgomery County, held various government positions in the Navy, Air Force and the Secretary of Defense’s office. He left the Secretary’s office in 1964 as head of the Air Force Military Construction Program where he travelled extensively to world-wide airbases, including one two-month long around the world tour of bases in 1959. During that time, he had married the former Louise Carpenter of Calvert County and had three sons, Gary C.
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Rymer, Thomas A. Rymer, Jr. and Ronald C. Rymer. He attended Georgetown Washington University Law School in the evening and passed the Maryland Bar in 1957. Upon leaving the government he began the practice of law in 1964 in Prince Frederick and was elected State’s Attorney of Calvert County in 1966. In 1970, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates where he served with distinction. In 1977, he married Grace Mead Garrett, who worked as a paralegal in his law office and as his Legislative Aide. During his 17 years in the House if Delegates, he served as Majority Whip, Chairman of the Joint Ethics Committee, chaired several commissions, served on the Economic Matters and Judiciary Committees and was Chairman of the Environmental Matters Committee. Also during that period, he served as Chairman of the TriCounty Council of Southern Maryland and two terms as Chairman of the three state Chesapeake Bay Commission. In 1987, Governor William D. Shafer appointed him Judge of the Calvert County Circuit Court where he served until his mandatory retirement date in 1995. For 10 years after that, he continued to sit when needed in the Circuit and District Courts in Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s Counties. Shortly after his 1995 retirement, he was appointed an alternate Federal Land Commissioner in Baltimore and later served as a full member of that three-judge panel until 2006. Mr. Rymer was a faithful member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church where he served for 17 years as superintendent of Sunday School and later as Chairman of the finance Committee. He stayed active in the community serving two fiveyear terms on the Calvert County Library Board and for a time as a board member of the ARC of Southern Maryland. As a “duffer”, he enjoyed golf with his wife who was a good player and they were among the original members of the Old South County Club. He was also the token male on the Ladies Bridge Club. He is survived by his wife, Grace Mead Rymer, and children Gary C. Rymer, Thomas A. Rymer, Jr. and Ronald C. Rymer, his step-children Grace Mary Brady, Robert Manual Garrett, John Michael Garrett, Nell-Marie Chaney and William Francis Garrett, all of Calvert County, Allan Garrett of Baltimore, Thomas J. Garrett that passed away a year ago, 15 grand and step-children and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John Rymer of Fenwick Island, Delaware.
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Elementary Math Challenge Winners
Elementary school students demonstrated their mathematical prowess at the 19th Annual Elementary Mathematics Challenge held at Calvert Middle School on April 9, 2016. The event, co-sponsored by Calvert County Public Schools and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), promotes early mathematics and problem solving. Supervisor of Elementary Mathematics Jennifer Young said, “A true understanding of mathematical concepts is essential for students as they progress through higher levels of math. The Elementary Math Challenge is a fun and collaborative opportunity for our students to develop their skills.” The twenty-two teams were comprised of 191 fourth and fifth graders from eleven elementary schools in the district. The winners are: Grade 4 Team Winners 1st Place – Sunderland Elementary School 2nd Place – Mt. Harmony Elementary School 3rd Place– Calvert Elementary School 4th Place – Windy Hill Elementary School
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5th Place – Huntingtown Elementary School
Grade 5 Team Winners 1st Place – Barstow Elementary School 2nd Place – Sunderland Elementary School 3rd Place – Mt. Harmony Elementary School 4th Place – Mutual Elementary School 5th Place – Windy Hill Elementary School Grade 4 Individual Winners 1st Place – Reese Staudinger (Sunderland Elementary School) 2nd Place – Isaiah Roux (Sunderland Elementary School) 3rd Place – Tony Colosi (Mt. Harmony Elementary School) Grade 5 Individual Winners 1st Place – Brook VanEsselstyn (Mutual Elementary School) 2nd Place – Riley Sydnor (Sunderland Elementary School) 3rd Place – Antonio Struhar (Barstow Elementary School)
Grade 5 Team 1st Place Winners: Barstow Elementary School Photo Provided with Press Release
Press Release
SkillsUSA State Competition Winners Thirteen students from Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) brought home medals from the annual SkillsUSA Maryland State Championship held on April 15-16, 2016. Thirty-six CCPS students competed in twenty events held at venues around the state that provide authentic settings for the competition. SkillsUSA is a leadership organization that provides students in various career and technology education programs with opportunities to demonstrate their skills and knowledge through competitions in their chosen field.
Many of the SkillsUSA competitors attend programs based at the Career and Technology Academy (CTA) in Prince Frederick, and the criminal justice program is taught in CCPS comprehensive high schools. Mark Wilding, principal of CTA, said, “Our students represented CCPS very well. They all worked very hard and demonstrated a great deal of dedication and perseverance. The students, their parents and especially their teachers should be very proud.”
The award-winning students are: John Threlfall – Fire Fighting, Bronze Austin Garner – Technical Drafting, Silver Leann Fung – Job Interview, Silver Caitlyn Lynch (Model Shelby Brubaker) – Esthetics, Silver Annmarie Norfolk – Cosmetology, Silver Lynn Mockabee – Job Skill Demo Open, Gold Annastasia Henson – Power Equipment Technology, Gold Philip Fink – Criminal Justice, Gold Amber Tucker (Model April Watts) – Es-
thetics, Gold Brittni Dix – Graphic Dye Sublimation, Gold Britaya Ringler, Wilbur Robinson and Brandon Zickefoose – Crime Scene Investigation, Gold The gold medal winners qualified to participate in the SkillsUSA National Skills Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky this summer. Press Release
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In Our Community Education
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Middle And High School Summer Camps Looking for something to keep those middle schoolers and young high schoolers busy this summer? CMM has the perfect opportunity for a week-long experience of fun and learning. Visit the website for complete details and to sign-up today at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com. Entering Grades 6 – 8 CMM Jr. Paleontologist July 5 – July 9; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Become a junior paleontologist, and hunt local beaches for fossil shark teeth, whale bones, and the shells of ancient snails and clams. Work with professional paleontologists to uncover the mysteries of these ancient animals and the environments in which they lived. Learn collecting techniques and how to properly preserve specimens. Take a tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park. On Saturday, campers and their families are invited for a river cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison. The final day of camp is Sharkfest, where campers can share what they’ve learned all week! FEE: $135.00/ CMMS members $120.00. Location: Cove Point Lighthouse/Calvert Marine Museum.
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In Our Community
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Senior Citizen News Intergenerational Summer Camp
This year’s Intergenerational Summer Camp will be held July 18 to 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. You can select two classes each day. A brochure with class selections is available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person. Fee includes all supplies and one DVD. This camp is extremely popular and fills up fast. Registration forms must be received by May 27. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Luis Santiago or Sally Schofield at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Senior Art Show and Sale
Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Senior Art Show and Sale, Friday, May 6, 4 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. The show is open to the public. Vendor participation is open to any person 50 or older who lives in Calvert County. Vendors should register with Luis Santiago at Calvert Pines Senior Center or by calling 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170.
Elder Law Pro Bona Day
Lawyers will be available by appointment for this year’s Elder Law Pro Bona Day, Monday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Come for a free information session about financial powers of attorney and medical advance directives and the free preparation of these forms. To schedule an appointment, call Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. This event is sponsored by the Maryland State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council.
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Thursday, April 21 “Wicked Weekend” Duo- Ladies Night Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 11 p.m. Mike Damron Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m. David Flood Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell)- 5 to 9
Monday, April 25 Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 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. Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which raises funds for Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301 855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Thursday, April 21 Calvert Toastmasters Club 205 Main Street, 1st floor conference room (Prince Frederick) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Spring Membership Special: Free new member kit ($20 value) for the month of April. For more information seehttp://calvert. toastmastersclubs.org. Friday, April 22 “Once Upon A Crime” Dinner Theater and Silent Auction Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 6 p.m. Enjoy a great evening event, “Once Upon A Crime” Dinner Theater,and Silent Auction, and support Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish. You do not need to be a parishioner to enjoy this evening out, so order your tickets now. Tickets are $65. Contact the parish office @ 410–326-4948 to reserve a spot, seating is limited. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., event starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is Catered by Thompsons Seafood. Saturday, April 23 ACLT’s Earth Day 5k (676 Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick) - 8 a.m. to Noon Celebrate Earth Day by getting out on ACLT’s beautiful Parkers Creek Preserve at our 5K Fun Run! Take in beautiful views of Parkers Creek and enjoy the spring weather while helping to raise awareness and support for Calvert County’s own American Chestnut Land Trust. Run is not TAC certified but
will be timed. Walkers welcome & free! Online registration and more information at acltweb.org and aclttrailrun.wordpress.com. The American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) is a member-supported, non-profit organization that protects the natural lands, waterways, cultural landmarks, and wildlife habitats of the Parkers Creek and Governors Run Watersheds. We care for nearly 3,000 acres of land and maintain 20 miles of trails that are free to the public. We also offer guided hikes and canoe trips to explore the pristine creek located just east of Prince Frederick on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. http://acltweb.org. Otter Mania Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us in celebrating our favorite museum mammal! Dance “the Swim” with our otter mascots, get your face painted, participate in a scavenger hunt, take photos to document our otter’s favorite habits, examine otter stomach contents to see what different otters from around the world eat, and listen to otter tales from an “otterly” terrific story teller. A $2 donation is requested for face painting. Museum admission applies; FREE for CMM members. Best Foot Forward (Only Girls) Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center (Prince Frederick) - 10 a.m. to Noon Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will host “Best Foot Forward” group (only Girls). If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Sisk, Family Navigator at The Family ACCESS Center at 443-975-7357 or email dsisk@tcysb.org. Texas Hold’Em American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 4 p.m. $100 Buy-in. Public Welcome. Doors open at 3 p.m. April 23. Games start at 4 p.m. Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in the Upper Level Hall. Questions may be directed to Karen Miller at 301-855-0188. www.ALpost206. org. Bugeye Ball: Discover the Sea of Beauty Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of mystical delights with gourmet food, live entertainment, gaming tables, elegant décor, and many other surprises at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball. All proceeds will support the maintenance of the Wm. B. Tennison. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 16 to reserve tickets today.
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Sunday, April 24 Fairy and Gnome Home Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - Noon to 4 p.m. You are invited to a magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, bubble magic, music, crafts, and more! Along our enchanted Wooded Path, you will find a Fairy Lolly, the Troll’s Treasure Trough, Gnome Games, Fantasy face painting, strolling entertainers, and a delightful Pettying Zoo full of baby animals! Build your own fairy house or gnome home, and engage in a variety of imaginative activities! It’s an unforgettable day in the garden! Food and drinks will be available as well! Free for members; $5 for non-members; free for ages 2 & under. Cornhole Tournament At. Anythony’s Padua Hall (North Beach) - 1 p.m. Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Knights of Columbus-Calvert Council. Benefitting the Council’s Charity Fund. Doors open 1 p.m./play begins at 1:30 p.m. Cost by April 17: $40/2-player team or $20/Individual. Cost after April 17: $50/2-player team or $25/Individual. Limited to first 48 teams (Double elimination format). Players must be at least 18 to enter. Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, Food & beverages for purchase. Info: David (202)437-6170 or Ray(301)5204696. Pre-registration checks can be made out/address to: Calvert Council Charity Fund(please include names of participants and email). Monday, April 25 Safe Boating Class County Services Plaza (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 6 p.m. The course is The MD Boating Safety Course. There are three fourhour sessions. Instruction will be on April 25 and April 26 with a final test on April 28. Preregistration is requested but walk-ins are welcome space permitting. For more information and to preregister contact R.T. West at 410-535-2035. For those born after 1 July 1972 this course satisfies the requirement for operating a vessel on Maryland waters. A DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Education will be issued on satisfactory completion of the course. Tuesday, April 26 Eco-Explorations: Earth Day Celebration! Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center (Solomons) - 10 to 11 a.m. Have a little Eco-explorer at home? Come along on an eco-exploration as our staff naturalist, Hester Burch, leads youngsters and their caregiv-
ers on a hands-on exploration of the natural world of Annmarie Garden. This month’s theme: Earth Day Celebration. No registration required; free with regular admission. Follow us on Facebook to learn the topic for each week’s Eco-Exploration! www.facebook.com/annmariearts. Family Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring the Kids! The American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will host a Family Dinner consisting of Pizza ($8 + $1 for each extra toppings), French Fries ($2). and Chicken Fingers with Fries ($6) Dinner will be served in the Lower Level Dining Room. Public Welcome. For information, call 301-855-6466. CBL Science for Citizens - The Gathering Storm Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams Street, Solomons) - 7 to 8 p.m. The Gathering Storm: Flooding the Chesapeake Bay Presented by Dr. William Boicourt. The enclosed nature of Chesapeake Bay protects us from most hurricanes moving from the tropics up the east coast. But for certain storms, such as Isabel in 2003, the Bay area is especially vulnerable. Recognizing that hurricanes are heat engines that feed off warm ocean temperatures is leading toward improvements in forecast warnings. As our surface waters in the ocean warm, the present understanding leads scientists to predict fewer hurricanes in the coming years. But when they come, they are going to be intense. Wednesday, April 27 Substance Abuse - Wednesday Evening Presenatation Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 7 p.m. A speaker from the Health Dept. will talk about Substance Abusein Calvert Co. and many of the aspects we should know about. More information is coming soon. An optional pot luck begins at 6:15 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Presented by the Parish Health Ministry. Thursday, April 28 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 to 11 a.m. Earth Day Celebration! Children 3 to 5 years old will learn about recycling and discover how Earth recycles too. Discover what compost is and does, and visit the museum’s composting site and rain garden. CMM members are FREE; $5 for non-members (cash only).
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Thursday, April 21 Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons10 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. T.A.C.O.S. Meeting! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5 to 6 p.m. T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting. Teen Open Mic Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sign up to perform music, poetry, performance art, monologues, comedy, or dance. Or, come to listen, hang out, support your performing friends! Coffee, tea, snacks provided. Performers will have 10 minutes each with additional slots as time allows. Please register. Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Jane Goodall. Please register. Kids Tech Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons7 to 8 p.m. Coding with Minecraft! 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. Friday, April 22 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
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for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Saturday, April 23 Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this newly revised class. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations; What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; and how do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.. Please register. 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. Monday, April 25 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. 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! 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, & 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. Tuesday, April 26 Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
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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., Solomons6 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. Wednesday, April 27 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. Colorful Conversations Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons2 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. Song Circle / Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons7 to 8:30 p.m. Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. Thursday, April 28 Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons10 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. JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons1 to 3 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get
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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. Wiz Kids Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3 to 5, Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Friday, April 29 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 Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers using minecraft! Try your hand at programming a computergenerated robot to build special projects. Let’s see what creative things we can do. Please register. Saturday, April 30 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. Monday, May 2 Monday Morning Movies and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m. Join us at 10 a.m. for dancing, stories, movies and fun.
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