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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Garden Club has been quietly supporting the community for more than 70 years, according to club vice president Alice Galligan. In an effort to broaden the scope of their efforts, the club is offering a mini grant program for the first time this year. The mini-grant program is designed to focus on natural resource preservation and conservation. Grants can be awarded for amounts between $100 and $1,500, Galligan said. Funds for the grants and other garden club activities are paid for through fundraisers, including the annual cookbook sale and the yearly plant sale at Linden in Prince Frederick at the end of April. Mini grant applicants must be local to Calvert County Maryland, be a non-profit organization and the project focus must be on conservation of natural resources and the environment. To apply for a mini grant, go to the Garden Clubs web site www. calvertgardenclub.com and complete the Mini Grant Application. The application may be downloaded at the CGC Mini Grants tab. Completed applications are due by Feb. 1, 2014. Grant awards will be announced in March, 2014.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Board of County Commissioners considered ordinance changes that would allow the county to more strictly enforce property maintenance regulations during their Dec. 10 board meeting. Chapter 92, as it is written today, only allows enforcement of property maintenance in Residentially Zoned areas, and the property owner is given 30 days to abate the nuisance. If the nuisance is not abated within the 30 days the County may abate such nuisance, said Zoning Enforcement Office Chief Christopher Breedlove during a presentation to the county commissioners. The proposed changes are to expand the areas of enforcement to properties zoned Rural Community District (RCD), Rural Commercial (RC), Farm and For-
est District (FFD), and any Town Center (TC), in addition to amending the notice to abate section. The proposed changes will mirror the County Zoning Ordinance for enforcement. Current regulations state it shall be unlawful for the owner of any lot, tract or parcel located in a zoned Residential District to permit, within 100 feet of any house, mobile home or other residence whether occupied or unoccupied, any accumulation of debris, decayed vegetable matter, filth, dangerous trees, rubbish or trash, abandoned vehicles, refrigerators or other household articles, or any excessive growth of weeds or underbrush, or growth of noxious plants. Excessive growth is defined as growth of more than 12 inches in height. For more information, visit www. co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The residents of Chesapeake Beach have had their say and the Town Council will have to agree on an alternative water and sewer rate structure during their Dec. 19 meeting. Voters in Chesapeake Beach held a petition against a new rate structure, charging residents a flat sewer use rate of $11.28 per thousand gallons and water use rate of $4.28 per thousand gallons. With enough registered signatures on the petition, the matter went to a special vote on Dec. 7. I didnt know what to expect, so nothing would have surprised me, said Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. The majority of residents voted to reject the flat usage rates, meaning the Town Council will have to consider the matter again during their Dec. 19 town hall meeting. Before the meeting, Wahl said he will meet with council members individually to discuss alternative plans, some of which were tentatively approved at the town hall meeting in August and involve loans from the towns general fund. He hopes to have a proposition for water and sewer usage fees that the town council can agree upon at the next meeting. For more information, visit www.chesapeake-beach. md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the holiday season come a lot of parties. In an effort to make sure everyone gets home from their parties safely, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) and other local government agencies have partnered to promote Designated Driver Month. As a part of the awareness campaign, Sheriff Mike Evans and Maryland State Police Barrack U Acting Commander First Sgt. Shane Bolger have partnered with CAASA to distribute more than 5,400 designated driver wine bags to local liquor establishments, according to CAASA Coordinator Candice DAgostino. The bags will be used
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to remind customers of the importance of designating a driver when celebrating this holiday season, she said. December has been Designated Driver Month since DAgostino joined CAASA in 1999, and most likely before then, she said. In addition to the wine bags, CAASA is distributing brochures with alcohol free recipes and tips for staying safe on the road during the holiday season. For more information about CAASA and Designated Driver Month, visit www.co.cal.md.us or call 410-535-3733. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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The CMH Palliative Care team includes palliative care doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses and social workers as well as the hospital chaplain, pharmacist, nutritionist and case managers who meet weekly to collaborate on patient care. Bruney said that palliative care services are available to all inpatients at Calvert Memorial Hospital. If a patient, family member or caregiver thinks this is a service they need or could benefit from any of them may ask for a visit from the palliative care team. Once a consult is requested, she said, the palliative care navigator will meet with the patient and their family to determine their needs and then will forward this information to the palliative are team. Together, they address emotional, spiritual and cultural needs while working closely with the patients own doctor regarding treatment options. Bruney stressed that palliative is different than hospice care, which is specifically meant for those ap proaching the last stages of life, while palliative care is appropriate for any stage of a serious illness. The most important thing is not to wait, said palliative care navigator David Free, NP. Early palliative care has been shown to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families. Free is a nationally certified Hospice Palliative Care nurse practitioner and
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They lived with relatives, but resources were scarce. Woodford is nearly seven feet tall and, as a child, his brothers hand-medown clothing didnt fit well and he never had enough to eat. He made it his mission to prevent children from going to bed hungry. After receiving food, he said schools have seen improvements in the children HeartFELT Ministry serves. The have improved attendance, improved attitudes, and improved grades, Woodford said. Currently, Trinity UMC has distributed 4,380 pounds of food and more than 5,000 meals to children at Barstow Elementary, Woodford said. HeartFELT Ministrys goal is to get a sponsor for every school to ensure that no child goes hungry, Woodford said. For more information about HeartFELT, including opportunities to get involved, email Woodford at jwoodford@ trinityumchurch.org or call Trinity UMC at 410-535-1782. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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up 39 percent of the teacher population. The majority of teachers, 82 percent, are female, Karol said. The county is making strides in diversifying the teaching force, she said, adding there are more male and minority teachers in schools than last year. Thirty percent of the new hires attended high school in Calvert County. In other news during the meeting, Board of Education members considered minor changes to the county schools EpiPen policies and allergy auto inject training. Every school carries two auto-injectable epinephrine (EpiPen) devices for cases of severe allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. Calvert County schools carried the devices long before the state regulations began requiring schools carry them, according to Calvert Director of Student Services Kim Roof. Students with known allergies that could result in anaphylaxis often carry their own medication, which must be reported to the school nurse with a doctors note, Roof said. For more information, including documents presented at the board meeting, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Calvert Hospice Thanks Everyone for Their Help with This Years Festival of Trees
Everyone at Calvert Hospice sends our warmest holiday greetings to all those who helped make our 25th Anniversary of Festival of Trees held at St. John Vianney Family Life Center a huge success. We are happy to report more than $116,000 in revenues; making the bottom line the most profitable ever. The 2013 Festival of Trees featured a record number of 73 beautifully decorated trees; Memo rial Service; VIP Reception, 64 vendors, model train displays, Hospice Boutique, photos with Santa, Santas Workshop, community musical, choral, and dance groups, and multi-hundreds of volunteers. The beautifully decorated trees created by volunteers sparkled and inspired everyone who saw them. We are grateful for the hours and hours of time spent to make the magic of Festival of Trees come to life! Festival of Trees was sponsored by Marrick Homes, Crow Entertainment, M&T Bank, Kelly McConkeys Tree Service and Landscaping, Sneades Ace Home Center, Bais2, College of Southern Maryland, Lee Funeral Home-Calvert, P.A., ProCare Rx, S.J. Johnson, Inc., Tax Depot, LLC, Beretta USA, SMECO, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store, Pamela Meador in Memory of Frank Meador, Chesapeakes Bounty, Rene Cunningham & Gerry Van de Velde, Patty and Ed Me hosky, and John & Laray Schaffner. Many other local businesses and individuals sponsored trees, placed ads in the program, or donated items for sale at the Hospice Boutique where 100% of the proceeds benefited Calvert Hospice. Festival of Trees supports the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, bereavement programs for all Calvert County residents, our We Honor Veterans program, and programs for children and teens: Bridges and Camp Phoenix. We rely on the community to ensure that we can keep the doors to our hospice house open and ready to serve our community in their time of greatest need. In this season of giving, we are grateful for all we have received. Brenda Laughhunn Executive Director, Calvert Hospice
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In a letter published in the Calvert Gazette and two others, Ms Amy Dent presumes to speak for all of Calvert County by declaring Sue Kullen too liberal for Calvert. Dent cant imagine a worse outcome than to have Kullen back in office to pursue her liberal agenda. Such extreme statements may energize those who think like Dent but turn off many others, including those who cant imagine a BETTER outcome than to have Kullen back in office. The Dent letter, similar in negative tone to mailings by the Fisher campaign four years ago, only polarizes voters. The 2010 Fisher mail blitz was the most egregious case of smear campaigning I can recall from my 45 years in Calvert County. To her credit, Kullen eschews negative campaigningthe fact that that probably cost her re-election does not speak well for our practice of democracy. Dent focused her letter on one bill introduced by Kullen more than six years ago. This bill seemed to be at first thought a creative attempt to finance MD storm water management (thus saving taxpayers money) by imposing fines for building in wetlands or dumping fertilizer, thus also deterring some from exacerbating the long-known chronic over-fertilization of Chesapeake Bay. I have been following Chesapeake-related legislation for yearshaving personally observed the Bays and Patuxents decline since I moved here in 1969. However, I had never heard of this bill until reading Dents letter. So I read the bill online, picked up the phone and called Sue Kullen herself. Yes, she is in the phone book, and very approachableone of many reasons she served Calvert well for more than six years. Ms. Dent could have done what I did. Had she contacted Sue, Ms. Dent would have learned as I did that Sue herself had voluntarily withdrawn the bill, for several reasons. Yes, the fines and penalties WERE too draconian, and the bills intended focus on the most vulnerable wetlands could not be properly defined. In the end, the funding problem for the storm water program was solved in another way. The problems of fertilizer dumping and wetland destruction remainso what do we do about it? Unfortunately there will always be some who spoil things for all of us and are only deterred by fines or even prison terms. Penalties for abusing our common US waters go back to the Refuse Act of 1899, which prohibits throwing, discharging or depositing any refuse matter of any kind into the water of the United States. Back then navigation hazards were the main concern. Today its a federal law, with up to $5000 fine, for discharging oil or oily water. State laws impose fines up to $2000 for discharge of untreated sewage from boats. Because even treated sewage is badits fertilizer!! there are fines up to $1000 for emptying holding tanks in No Discharge Zones. Meanwhile on land, in Maryland anyone who dumps even non-commercial amounts of trash along our highways can be fined up to $1500, perhaps sent to the klink, and required to clean up the litter and perform public service. Would Ms Dent suggest we abolish any of these laws or lighten the penalties as being the work of liberals? Isnt disposal of fertilizer into the Chesapeake watershed or eliminating wetlands in fact stealing from the Bays productivity (fin and shellfish), and thus a theft from our economy, from our numerous businesses that depend on the Bay? If so, which political party is being softer on crime? Sure, Delegate Sues 2007 bill imposed fines which were too severeone of the reasons she withdrew the bill. How does Ms. Dent suggest we solve the problem? With 2014 an election year, how about a New Years resolution to campaign in a civil mannerno more propaganda blitzes, please! Lets all, no matter your political persuasion, work to restore the Chesapeake to the best it can be, given 17 million of us now share the watershed. Ideological shouting matches and negative campaigning will never restore the Bay: How about dialogues, not diatribes! I invite Ms. Amy Dent to suggest how best to deter and motivate those who would otherwise do preventable damage to the Bay. Its many seemingly small impacts that cause the big problem. Contact Sue Kullenas I did upon reading Dents letterand share your constructive ideas while listening to hers. Sue is truly committed to restoring the Bay- as each of us should be- but shes also pragmatic and listens to voters. Thats why this former Republican (me) intends to help send her back to Annapolis to represent our great little county. Peter Vogt Port Republic, Md.
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2
All the Commissioners are getting a lot of panicked calls, emails and Facebook messages (not a good way to communicate with a Commissioner if you want a quick response) from constituents who live in the neighborhood of the proposed Dominion Cove Point LNG Liquefaction Project. Most of the concern is related to blatant misinformation being widely disseminated by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network or C-CAN. Two of their staff members even lied about being from the same organization at a recent public hearing. The public seems unaware of the C-CAN agenda: to ONLY promote wind, solar, and bio-mass energy sources. I would have NO problem with that agenda, except their methods are reprehensible, which is to lie, distort, misinform, and spread half-truths, panic and fear to promote their agenda. So, here is a PARTIAL list of FACTS about the proposed project to answer C-CAN allegations: The U. S. Department of Energy said the export of natural gas resources is having a transformative impact on the U. S. ability to improve our energy security while spurring economic development in this country. President Obama encourages the development alternative fuels such as LNG in
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noise from the site. Tall and long sound walls will be hidden by the current over 60 tall tree line. Any off-site area that needs to be temporarily disturbed will be restored. Any trees removed from the Cove Point site will be replanted elsewhere. If Cove Point were not to be built, the natural gas, jobs and economic benefits will go elsewhere. There are more than 20 other natural gas export facilities proposed in the U. S., along with others in Canada. They may not all be built, but certainly some of them will. They are ready to take Cove Points place in the queue if Cove Point were to falter. In that case, the people of Calvert County and the rest of Maryland would lose out. The Federal Energy Commission (FERC) docket contains well over 12,000 pages of documentation of the facts I just shared above. Any one can read that documentation by going to the FERC website. Approximately 50 regulatory permits and approvals are still required. The approval process is thorough, arduous, and comprehensive. A complete Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was required for Cove Point prior to the relatively recent construction of the new pipeline and other improvements at Cove Point. An Environmental Statement or ES is a thorough and extensive update to the previous EIS and will answer any remaining environmental questions. Calls for a new EIS are merely attempts to delay the project to allow the project to occur elsewhere. They are not constructive. I could go on and on, but you get the picture.
Alimony Payers
Actor/singer/director/political activist Barbra Streisand can soon add another title to her growing list: alimony payer. Welcome back from Pluto if you havent hear that Streisand and husband James Brolin are divorcing. Life without Barbra will, no doubt, be a difficult period of adjustment for Brolin, who will have to re-aquaint himself with how to dress, where to stand, what to do with his hands, what and how to think. Once he regains his independent thinking skills, he might even discover those people in the fly over states between New York and Los Angeles are decent folk. Under ordinary circumstances, Id say that a woman paying alimony the scourge and frequent lament of the Odd Couples Oscar Madison and the motive for countless murders - to an able-bodied man is nothing less than an obscenity. But in the case of Streisand v. Streisand, Id also have to say that Brolin has more than earned his $390 million settlement. Only in recent years have women been compelled to pay support to lazy, good-for-nothing ex-husbands, and, to say theyre not happy about it would be an understatement of epic proportions. Log onto a support group for women alimony-payers, and youll be greeted with hyperbole like worse than slavery! and bond without end. So great has been the outcry that several states have revised their laws to end permanent alimony entirely. The fairer sex has gotten a taste of how millions of men in our society began a new month and gagged. But, when only men paid through-the-nose, nobody complained. As a lifelong bachelor, I have no pony in the alimony race. Being unfettered means sleeps single in a double bed, but it also means your meager income is your own to keep. My friend, Stan has been charged with failure to pay his alimony and released so many times, hes known locally as Walkin Stan. Last year around this time, Stans ex-wife gave him the Christmas gift of a lifetime. With one felled swoop of an ink pen, she relinquished any claim to future alimony, freeing Stan from nearly thirty years of involuntary servitude. Walkin Stan can finally move out of his sisters house and buy a car he can be proud of. If only Stans ex-wife owned real estate. Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point
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search integrity. In retirement, Tina continued to indulge her other passion: interacting with the worlds people by traveling to every US state, to every continent, over every ocean. She visited the polar ice cap and the South Pole. Even with her all consuming responsibilities, Tina made huge contributions to her communities as well. She was an active member of ZONTA mentoring young women on their way to success. She served as the President of her Community Association at Scientists Cliffs. She was active in the American Chestnut Land Trust, Ann Marie Gardens, and several honor societies. And, she served on the board of the University of Michigans School of Public Health. She is survived by her husband of more than 48 years, Colonel Daniel Boesz and numerous cousins across the four corners of the world. Her many friends will sorely miss her lavish gourmet dinners, and lively tales of her beloved world travels and the countless people she met along the way. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Donation may be made to the National Cancer Society or to the American Chestnut Land Trust. ACLT, P.O. Box 2363, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
grandsons Grant and Kyndle Harris; one great Va. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch grandson; Jayden Dennis; one daughter-in-law; Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, Md. For more inforSherrion Gray; two sons-in-law; Tony Holland mation or to leave condolences please visit www. and Clarence Harris, two sisters; Gertrude Plater rauschfuneralhomes.com. and Barbara Beverly; six sisters-in-law; Edna Hicks, Lena Stephenson, Ruthann Hicks, Dorothymae White, Joyce King, and Evelyn Harris; Garland Lee Dillon, 86 three brothers-in-law; Malcolm Beverly, Travis King and Allen Stephenson; several nieces, Garland Lee Dillon, 86, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cous- of Chesapeake Beach passed ins, and a host of other relatives and friends. away Dec. 3, at Charlotte Hall He was preceded in death by his father; Rus- Veterans Home. He was born sell Gray, mother; Rebecca Gray, wife; Malinda March 25, 1927 in Greensboro, Gray, five brothers; Joseph, Calvert, Thom- N.C. to Leroy Columbus and as, Donald, and Reynold Gray, three sisters; Callie Belle (Harris) Dillon. Russeline Alston, Helen and Rosalind Gray. Garland was raised in Lanham, Funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 2, at Md., and attended public schools. He served in 11a.m., at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Fred- the United States Navy from April 8, 1946 unerick, Md., with Rev. Jesse W. Plater, eulogist. til February 6, 1948, when he was honorably The interment was at Hol- discharged as a Seaman Second Class. He was land Cemetery, Huntingtown, Md. married to Naomi Dillon and Marjorie Dillon, The pallbearers were Howard Booth, both of whom preceded him in death. Garland Rydell Gray, Tony Jones, Byron Gray, was employed as a train operator with the Metro Wardell Gray and Galand Wallace. Transit Authority in Washington, D.C., retiring The honorary pallbearer was Calvert Gray, Jr. in the mid 1980s after forty years of service. In Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Fu- 1999, he moved to Chesapeake Beach with his neral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. devoted friend and companion of twenty two
years, Shirley M. Anderson. Mr. Dillon has been a resident of Charlotte Hall Veterans home for the past two years. He enjoyed watching westerns and listening to country music. He is survived by his devoted friend and companion, Shirley M. Anderson of Chesapeake Beach, children Michael Lee Dillon and wife Shelia of Lusby, Shirley Jean Dillon of Crofton, Elaine, Stephen, Betty Jean, Leroy, Billy and Ronnie Dillon, a sister Patricia Prickette of New Smyrna, Fla., and step children Sharon and Charles, whom he raised. Family and friends were received Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 and 6to 8 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Mr. Dillons life was held Monday, 11 a.m. Interment in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham was held 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Memorial donations in his name may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Community
Boat Parade Winners
Best of Show - Sweet Sue
By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer From Dec. 5 to the 7, the Solomons Business Association invited the community to its 29th Annual Christmas Walk. With thousands of candles lighting the path from Roy Rogers to the end of the pier, hundreds of people walked the streets, finding new business, vendors and forms of entertainment throughout Solomons Island. Several venues offered refreshments and special games and events throughout the weekend. There were also Santa sightings and Christmas music galore. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Lighted Boat Parade also took place as several sailboats lined up and flowed down the Patuxent River. The event was hosted by the Solomons Business Association (SBA), the Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC), Solomons Yachting Center
(SYC), Zahniser's Yachting Center (ZYC), Sail Solomons and the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS). There were prizes given out for Best Theme, Best of Show, Best Sailboats and others. In addition to that, Our Lady Star of the Sea entertained the public with puppet shows each night. This years Christmas walk was sponsored by the Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Solomons United Methodist Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Sail Solomons, Solomons Towne Centre/JBG Rosenfeld Retail Properties, LLC, Back Creek Bistro, Solomons Civic Association, Roy Rogers Restaurant, Calvert Marine Museum and Grandmothers Antiques. For more information, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com or contact President Lisa Frailey at 410-326-4917 kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
The Black & White Gala Dinner at Back Creek Bistro kicked off the weekend Thursday evening.
Community
By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer On Saturday, Dec. 7, The Calvert Animal Rescue League hosted their Joyful Paws Holiday Open House to help raise money for the league by benefiting the animals. This year, the league held raffles, silent auctions and buy-it-now items as well as baked goods. In addition to that, several vendors including Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe and Leias Treats, participated in the event by selling their items at the open house. Photos with Santa were one of the main events as Santa appeared and took pictures with animals and their human friends. Also at the event, several animals were available for adoption and some ended up finding new homes. The Calvert Animal Rescue League is located at 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., in Prince Frederick. The league is part of a 5013 pet rescue organization. For more information, visit www.cawlrescue.org or call 410-535-9300 kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Community
SENIOR LIVING
Oh Christmas Tree
By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Lusby Business Association held its fourth annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in front of the Lusby Food Lion. The events were free and open to the public and featured Santa Claus, courtesy of the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. In addition to Santa, there was face painting, hot chocolate, and Christmas caroling thanks to the SYB Optimist club, the Girl Scouts Troup 1010 and DunkinDonuts. The business was founded in 2009 as a way to provide a local forum for businesses in Lusby to improve and stabilize the local economy by participating on collaborative endeavors that include but not limited to community events, cooperative advertising, promotions and special events, according to their website. The tree will stay lit until the first of January, 2014. The Lusby Business Association holds monthly meetings and seeks to help the local businesses of the community to grow. For more information, visit www.shoplusby. com, or email president Nance Pretto Simmons at nance@shoplusby.com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Holiday Closings Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Meals on Wheels will be delivered Dec. 24. The senior center staff would like to wish you a very happy holiday! Get Moving and Stay Fit this Holiday Season Regular exercise improves your body and your mind! Calvert County senior centers offer fitness programs for any fitness level. Programs are open to anyone 50 and older. Here is a sample. Calvert Pines offers Walk to the Beat classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. North Beach offers an aerobic exercise class, Mondays, 9 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Southern Pines offers a Bone Builders class, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:45 a.m. All three sites offer an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at varying times and days of the week. Contact your local senior center to find out more about these fitness opportunities. Office on Aging Snow Policy If the Calvert County Courthouse is open, the Office on Aging will be open. You will need to listen to the local radio stations to hear whether County services such as Public Transportation will be available. If schools are delayed or closed, the Office on Aging will make every effort to have meals available for the Eating Together program at all three senior centers. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Have some laughs at the Gift Exchange, Friday, Dec. 20, 11:45 a.m. Bring in a wrapped gift, $5 or less, and play the Right/Left game. You never know where your gift will end up or what gift youll end up with! Enjoy a New Years Eve Luncheon, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 12 noon. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Learn about the different Jewish Festivals, Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Explore their significance and how they are celebrated. Pre-registration required. Come to the New Years Eve Bingo and Party, Tuesday, December 31, 10:30 a.m. Join in the fun of bingo with bigger and better prizes. Register by Dec. 23. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Sign up early for the Holiday Cookie Bake, Thursday, December 19, 1 p.m. Make delicious cookies to share with your friends and family! Fee: $20 Bring a wrapped gift, $5 or less and join the fun at the Crazy Gift Exchange, Monday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Enjoy the Noon Years Eve Party, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m. EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Dec. 16: Baked Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad, Corn Bread, Warm Sliced Apples Tuesday, Dec. 17: Salmon Casserole, Broccoli, Black Beans, Wheat Bread, Pineapple Tidbits Wednesday, Dec. 18: Meatball Sub, Cauliflower/Broccoli, Salad, Apple Sauce, Eclairs Thursday, Dec. 19: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Bean Pasta Salad, Pineapple
Photos courtesy of Vicki Geneva Calvert Garden Club members (clockwise from left to right) Janet Cosh, Terri Waller, Maricarol Cloak, Carol Frederick and Joyce Murphy working on roping for courthouse brick entrance wall
Friday, Dec. 20: Braised Liver and Onions, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail
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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, Dec 12
Joe Martone Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
The Musician Protection Program The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. 4 Friends Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m. Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Jazz Brunch Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
he was, surrounded by encouragement. Ganz said that he is excited to perform the works of Chopin and said that, it is possible that no one has ever done this before. He said that it has always been a dream of his to play every note that Chopin ever composed. I feel I can communicate most precisely when I am speaking the language of Chopin, Ganz said, adding that, there is something so mysterious and soulful about his music that resonates the soul and depths of my being. Being a teacher at St. Marys College of Maryland as a one on one repertoire piano class instructor as well as giving lecture recitals has given Ganz a way to share his love of music with others. He said that he loves being an artist in residence and while he plays basically classical pieces, he feels that he can give people and undersanding of music tht they may not have had before. Ganz;s next concert will be performed on Saturday, Dec 14 at the Michael P. PBrien Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC) along with the St. Marys College Choir, and the St. Marys College Orchestra, with Larry Vote conducting as they perform Handels Messiah. For more information about Brian Ganz or his music, visit www.smcm.edu/ music/b_ganz.html or www.brianganz. com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Caf (1120 Smalllwood Drive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m. $2 Tuesday Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Trivia Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 6:30 p.m. Wolfs Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Rd., Edgewater) 8 p.m. Team Trivia Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Karaoke Applebees (4100 N W Crain Hwy., Bowie) 9 p.m. B & B Express Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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Library Events
Thursday, Dec. 12
Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m. An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new! 410-257-2411 Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities. 410-257-2411 Holiday Evening Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 7 to 7:45 p.m. Join us for a wide variety of holiday stories and activities. 410-257-2101 Gingerbread Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m. Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K 7. Please register. 410-257-2411 Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, 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! 410-326-5289 Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 2 to 3 p.m. Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K 7. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Gingerbread Workshop Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 2 to 3 p.m. Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K 7. Please register. 410-257-2411
Monday, Dec. 16
Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 11 a.m. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m. Share a local ingredient holiday snack and/or bring your extra seeds, pickles or whatever you have too much of! Greg Bowen will share a short presentation on behalf of the American Chestnut Land Trust about whole communities and how county organizations can network to maintain/improve quality of life. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Dec. 19
Yes! You CAN Use A Computer! Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of formatting a resume using Microsoft Word. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2101 Tell Us Your Story About ... Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 2 to 3 p.m. Talk it up with good conversation and coffee at Calvert Library Southern Branch. This months topic is Paying it Forward. Share your stories and hear others. 410-326-5289 Holiday Concert & Sing-along Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring the family to enjoy Fathers & Sons barbershop quartet singing holiday songs and join in a sing-along of fun holiday favorites. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Yes! You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 2 to 3 p.m. Learn the steps to setting up a Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2411 Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 2 to 3:30 p.m. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory. Elizabeth Woodville is a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, who secretly marries the newly crowned Edward IV. Elizabeth rises to the demands of her position and fights for her familys dominance. Despite her best efforts, her two sons become pawns in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London. 410-257-2101 Book Discussion Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8 p.m. Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. When his sister tricks him into taking her guru on a trip to their childhood home, Otto Ringling, a confirmed skeptic, is not amused. Six days on the road with an enigmatic holy man who answers every question with a riddle is not what hed planned. Come along for the adventure. 410-326-5289
Friday, Dec. 13
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Yes! You CAN Use a Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn the steps to setting up a Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wild by Cheryl Strayed. At twentytwo, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mothers death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, alone, with no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike
Friday, Dec. 20
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Dec. 14
Gingerbread House Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m. Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K 7. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Dec. 21
Yes! You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m. Learn the steps to setting up a Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation has published a booklet, Living Shorelines, and you can download a copy at: http://www.cbf.org/Document.Doc?id=60 In that booklet, you will find 8 different types of grants up to $75,000 that will help you create a living shoreline on your property. Even if you dont live on the water and have an erosion problem, it is a very interesting publication for those that are interested in the Chesapeake Bay. In that same website, also check out: http://www cbf.org/landscaping and http://www.cbf.org/join-us/ more-things-you-can-do/ with-your-family/in-youryard/native-plants for more information on helping the Bay in your backyard!
shorebirds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms. Living shorelines can also increase property value. People are attracted to natural settings with aesthetic beauty and plenty of wildlife. The deep roots of marsh grasses, shrubs, and trees help to stabilize the shoreline and reduce erosion. Living shorelines help filter nitrogen and phosphorous from upland landscapes to prevent pollutants from flowing into streams and rivers.
Where to get help with STREAMS & SHORELINES Calvert County Dept. of Planning and Zoning 410-535-1600 ext. 2356 Calvert Soil Conservation District 410-535-1521 ext. 3 Maryland Department of Natural Resources dnr.maryland.gov/criticalarea/pdfs/Living%20shorelines-FN.pdf
This is the eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next weeks Calvert Gazette!
Out&About
Thursday, Dec. 12 Sea Squirts presentsHoppers and Ploppers: All About Frogs Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Come sing songs, dance the frog dance, play some games, and meet the museums frogs to learn more about these jumpy little critters. Free drop-in program for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their care givers. Business After Hours College of Southern Maryland 115 Williams Road, Building B, Prince Frederick, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org. Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing light sculpture. Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the light sculptures are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available. HolidayMeeting Adams, The Place for Ribs, Prince Frederick, 6:30 p.m. Democratic Club of Calvert County. Holiday buffet, $25 - Cash bar. Please bring non-perishable food or a cash donation to End Hunger in Calvert. Join your fellow Democrats in ushering in the holiday season. RSVP: By phone: (410) 535-1873 or by e-mail calvertdems@gmail.com. Friday, Dec. 13 Patuxent Voices performs: A Musical Journey through the Season All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices, Southern Marylands premiere womens a cappella group, presents A Musical Journey through the Season during this holiday;. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. To learn more or see additional performance dates, visit www.patuxentvoices.org or friend us on Facebook. Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach,5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner in the lowerlevel dining room. The menu will feature Open Face Roast Beef and Gravy Sandwich. Public Welcome. The cost is $10, including salad and beverage. Call for more information (301) 8556466. www.ALpost206.org 17th Annual Christmas Open House 132 Main Street Prince Frederick, 4 to 9 p.m. Please join us forLight Fare Holiday Cheer. Donations will be accepted to benefitThe Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation. Field Trips Myrtle Point Park, St. Marys County, 8 to 9 p.m. Winter Owl Prowl. Leader: Bob Boxwell (410-610-5124, bobboxweel@hotmail.com) This trip attempts to attract owls by having them respond to recorded calls. Youths are especially welcome. Dress for the weather, but avoid noisy clothing. Meet in front of the park gates at the end of Patuxent Boulevard off Rt. 4. Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org. Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey
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light sculpture. Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the light sculptures are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available. Sunday Afternoon with the Pattersons Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Chesapeake Choral Arts Society announces Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the Christmas Concert state in honor of her late husband, creating College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 7:30 p.m. for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 ColoThe Chesapeake Choral Arts Society nial Revival brick house and gardens designed presents: A Renaissance Christmas with guest by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer performance by the Schubert Singers. Tick- and Rose Greely. For reservations call 410ets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, mili- 586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us. tary, and youth. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash/check/credit card) or reserved 1812 Tide of War by calling Carol Charnock at 301-642-0594 College of Southern Maryland, Auditorium, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick, 3 p.m. FUEL Empowerment Rally 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum. Patuxent High School, auditorium, 9:40 a.m. to 1 com p.m. War of 1812: A Legacy of Division speaker seF.U.E.L. Empowerment Youth Rally, a free ries presents Donald Shomette and Gary Rue faith-based rally with live music, motivational and Company performing 1812: Tide of War. speakers, dancers, and pizza lunch afterward This original musical presentation describes will be held. Teens come and fuel up your fu- Marylands role in the events of the War of 1812. ture; Fire, Unite, Empower, Leadership. Student They worked together to shape into melody the Learning Credits available with participating in stories of the Maryland heroes and heroines an Asset Development workshop. whose lives were caught up in the drama of the final wrenching of the fledgling America from Sunday, December 15 the influence of Great Britain. A facilitated discussion will follow the program. This series Donald Shomette and Gary Rue and Company: is made possible by the Maryland Humanities 1812: Tide of War Council, Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, 3 p.m. the Calvert Marine Museum. This original musical performance, also available on CD, describes Marylands role in The 14th Annual Holiday Highlights Contest the events of the War of 1812. Shomette and Rue North Beach, 6 p.m. Decorate your home or business for the worked together to shape into melody the stories of the Maryland heroes and heroines whose holidays for your chance to win! There will be lives were caught up in the drama of the final TWO categories. The first category is houses, wrenching of the fledgling America from the apartments and townhouses. The second category is businesses. Gift bags will be awarded influence of Great Britain. to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories. Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! For Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshops Calvert Marine Museum, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. more information, call Sally Donaldson at For children ages 5 and older. Taking place 410.286.3988. throughout the day. Fee is $4 per child. Sign up at the admission desk the day of. Space is lim- Chesapeake Choral Arts Society announces ited first come, first served. This program is in Christmas Concert high demand, so come early to secure your spot. College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 3:30 p.m. War of 1812 Speakers Series presents Donald The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Shomette and Gary Rue & Company perform- presents: A Renaissance Christmas with guest ing1812: Tide of War performance by the Schubert Singers.TickCollege of Southern Mary- ets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, mililand, Prince Frederick, 3 p.m. tary, and youth. Tickets can be purchased at This original musical performance, also avail- the door (cash/check/credit card) or reserved able on CD, describes Marylands role in the by calling Carol Charnock at 301-642-0594 events of the War of 1812. Shomette and Rue Monday, December 16 worked together to shape into melody the stories of the Maryland heroes and heroines whose lives were caught up in the drama of the final wrench- ArtLAB Moms Club ing of the fledgling America from the influence Annmarie Garden, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Discover your little ones creative potential of Great Britain. The fourth in a series of lectures on the War of 1812 will take place at the in the artLAB! These lightly guided sessions College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick will help your child make great art, fun toys, campus in the new Leed Certified building. This creative costumes, and new friends. Perfect for series is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with parent. Council, Star Spangled 200, Friends of Jefferson Tuesday, Dec. 17 Patterson Park and Museum, and The Calvert Marine Museum. Admission is FREE. Steak Dinner Garden In Lights American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach,5:30 to 7 p.m. Particular about your Steak? At the Ameri13480 Dowell Road, Solomons can Legion in Chesapeake Beach, you order it 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes vis- directly from the Grill-Master and you get what itors of all ages on a beautiful journey through you order. The $15.00 price tag includes sides, the glittering woods. As you walk along the salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For protected path, you will be transported to a fan- information call (301) 855-6466. www.ALtastical place of spectacular lights and amazing post206.org ing light sculpture. Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the light sculptures are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available. Luminaria Event Chesapeake Village Community, Chesapeake Beach, 6 to 8 p.m. Drive through the community of Chesapeake Village and enjoy the beautiful luminaria event.
through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing light sculpture. Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the light sculptures are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available. Saturday, Dec. 14
Freeze your Bucc off Regatta SMSA, 14490 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons We are now entering the absolute best time of year to sail. If you havent been out all summer because youre waiting for cooler air, warm water, sunshine & wind....its here...it will last the next two months..dont miss it. There is no better time to get out.... Christmas Market All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Terrific craftspeople will help with your Christmas shopping. Baked goodies, cocoa & glhwein add to holiday spirit! Rain, snow or shine! No admission fee. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. Patuxent Voices performs: A Musical Journey through the Season All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices, Southern Marylands premiere womens a cappella group, presents A Musical Journey through the Season during this holiday;. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. To learn more or see additional performance dates, visit www.patuxentvoices.org or friend us on Facebook. Country Dance American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach,8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For a fun time, come to the Country Dance. If you cant dance,teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301855-6466. www.ALpost206.org ENCORE Chorale of Southern Maryland Holiday Concert Great Hall of Middleham & St. Peters Parish, 10210 H. G. Trueman Road Lusby, 3 p.m. The 35 member Chorale is directed by Krystal Rickard McCoy. Come and enjoy the holiday tunes prelude on the piano played by Debra Tallarico, an alto in the Chorale. The concert accompanist will be Erin Tennyson. The guitar is played by Daniel Morgan during Ocho Kandelikas a Ladino Song for Chanukah by Flory Jagoda. Daniel is the grandson of bass Ron Hillard. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Phyllis Campbell, alto and Eunice Butler, tenor who passed away this Fall. The chorale is part of the over 650 voice ENCORE Creativity for Older Adults, founded by Jeanne Kelly.Rehearsals are weekly on Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of Asbury Solomons. The Spring season begins on January 8th. Contact Richard Staley at (410) 394 3174 about membership or on line atwww.encorecreativity.org. Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org. Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amaz-
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Wine & Craft Beer Position
(Calvert County) Maryland Wine & Craft Beer distributor looking for qualified and experienced sales person for Calvert County territory. We offer comprehensive salary with eventual conversion to commission (when territory generates more commission than salary). We offer monetary support for cell phone and car use. We offer medical and dental insurance and a 401K plan with generous matching funds.
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