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Planners Take
Key Master Plan
Update Votes
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Editor the zoning
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The Calvert County Planning Com- update made
mission has voted to request the county more sense.
commissioners provide funding for an Willis sad
updated transportation plan. The decision the zoning
came at the commission’s April 18 meet- ordinance re-
ing after a request from Director of Plan- vision is still
ning and Zoning Mark Willis. 18 months Calvert County Planning
The issue of the lack of a current trans- away. “I want Director Mark Willis
portation plan has been consistently the transportation plan to be done before
Saturday,
Saturday, May 26,2017
May 27, 2018 raised in comments on the revision to the the zoning ordinance,” he said.
8:30 AM
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lighted by former planning director Greg consultant working on the comprehensive
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Calvert County Commissioner Presi-
While the contract for the new main dent Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr., who also
community outpatient clinic (CBOC) for heads the Tri-County Council’s Regional
veterans in Charlotte Hall has yet to be Veteran’s Advisory Committee, said the
awarded, a satellite clinic will soon be group was “pleased” that the new clinic
coming to Great Mills Road. would be coming to Southern Maryland.
The presence of the CBOCs mean that But, he said, complications with the
local veterans will not have to travel to contract negotiations between the U.S.
either Baltimore or Washington D.C. for Veterans Administration (VA) and the
medical care. potential developer have continually de-
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interview with The County Times. point of departure for a state analysis. She
The town commissioned their own wrote: “The analysis took into account
study last year that concluded that traffic existing and future traffic volumes along
lights were needed. That study was for- all approaches, vehicular speeds, road-
warded to the state. way geometrics, accident history, existing
Mahoney reported at the April 19 town traffic control devices, and sight distances
“Something for Everyone” council meeting that he had received a along all approaches. As a result of our
Now Accepting SATURDAY, MAY 12 @ 9 am call from a state highway official bear- review, we found that we concur with the
Consignments!
ing the good news. Mahoney announced study’s recommendation to install a traf-
Charles County Fairgrounds – La Plata, MD
a special town public meeting for May fic signal as two signal warrants were
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to 3 at 7 p,m. to inform citizens on what’s met, and the installation of a traffic signal
individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for a variety of purposes. happening. would be beneficial to the overall traffic
OPTIONS - SOLUTIONS - RESULTS Since the town council meeting, Ma- operations at the intersection.”
honey has received a letter from Assistant Mahoney told The County Times that
www.FarrellAuctionService.com District Engineer for Traffic and Access the installation of the signals by the stare
Management Kimberly M. Tran, P.E. would probably take about two years.
301.904.3402 confirming that phone conversation.
Tran referred to the town’s study as the dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, April 26, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 7
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Each year the Calvert County Board land Small Business Development
of County Commissioners dedicates a Center
Now ScheduliNg For SpriNg iNStallatioN full week to celebrating the contribu- College of Southern Maryland,
tions of local businesses. Calvert Coun- Building B, Conference Room 104, 115
call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427 ty’s 13th annual Business Appreciation J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick
Week, May 7-10, will salute the coun- Noon-2 p.m.
ty’s major employers. Gwen Schiada, Psy.D., president and
During Business Appreciation Week co-founder of Career Puppy, Inc., pres-
the first full week of May, the Calvert ents this session on creating a business
County Department of Economic De- and life on your own terms by clarify-
velopment presents a series of events ing personal values and vision, and un-
focusing on the vital role major employ- leashing your inner compass to guide
ers have in our local economy. Join fel- the way. Are you moving your life/
Azaleas low business owners, county staff and business in a way that is consistent with
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reg. $39.99
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procurement and federal resources. For more information on Calvert
This is an open forum and includes op- County’s Business Appreciation Week,
portunities for Q & A. Visit online for including updates on planned activities
Cambridge Edge Stone & more information or to register. and events, or to learn about the many
Curb Stone Edging Tuesday, May 8: Board of County services the county offers the business
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11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 535-4583 or 301-855-1880, or email.
Wentworth Nursery
Prices Good Thru May 15th, 2018
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ness Roundtable and W2W Network- Facebook.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 9
A Sedwick Av-
enue house fire in
Solomons that oc-
curred Monday
just before 8:30
a.m. was caused by
an electrical issue,
Maryland State
Fire Marshals
reported.
The fire de-
stroyed an in-law
suite attached to
a single-family
CalvertHealth Medical Center on Participants learned a great deal dur- home, investiga-
April 15 hosted an armed intruder/active ing the drill, and the after-action “Ho- tors stated, though
shooter drill. Several weeks of plan- twash,” in which everyone involved there were no
ning culminated into a full scale exer- shared personal experiences and lessons injuries.
cise with nearly 100 participants from learned in a group setting, was just as The owner of the
CalvertHealth, Calvert County Sheriff’s beneficial. First Responders were able to property was away
Office, Maryland State Police, Calvert answer questions and provide additional at work.
Advanced Life Support, and several ci- feedback while the situations were still The loss of the
vilian “actors.” The drill tested the re- fresh for the participants. Sheriff Mike structure was esti-
sponse of all participating agencies in Evans stated, “The police learn as much mated at $70,000 with loss of contents Solomons Volunteer Fire Department
accordance with the protocols and pro- from the public as the public learns from factored in, according to fire marshal and Rescue Squad took 15 minutes to
cedures that are set in place to handle us, we need to continue these drills and estimates. put out the fire.
them. While an active shooter event the natural dialogue that comes with The fire was discovered by a neigh-
is usually a police-driven incident, the them.” bor who saw the fire in the bedroom of guyleonard@countytimes.net
staff of the CalvertHealth Medical Cen- the suite, responding firefighters from
ter gained insight into what a real active Press Release from CCSO
shooter situation would involve.
Meet Baxter!
rived on scene to gather evidence and to Charles County Detention Center. De-
photograph the scene. Det. Buck teamed mar Mason was located and served an
up with Det. Mudd and Det. Jernigan arrest warrant on April 19, 2018.
and worked diligently to solve this case.
Several investigative leads were devel- Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Spring is here! Are you searching for a
oped in this case which led detectives on
SPECIAL COMPANION with a real ZEST
Board of Directors
The Arts Council of Calvert County invites all to come and enjoy a delightful
walking tour of the three newest squares on the Calvert Barn Quilt Trail, located in
the lovely town of North Beach, MD. The squares will be unveiled on Friday, April
20, 2018. The barn quilt plaque is a replica of one square from a quilt, painted on
plywood and mounted on the side of a barn, building or free standing frame. For
more information on locations and quilt designs, please visit the website http://www.
calvertbarnquilttrail.org/.
1. Maple Leaf, Chesapeake’s Bounty, 9124 Bay Avenue
The classic Maple Leaf quilt design is a perfect fit for Chesapeake’s Bounty. Cho-
sen and painted by Veronica Cristo of Chesapeake’s Bounty, the Maple Leaf reminds
us that trees help sustain life as we know it. Veronica and Will Kreamer, founder of
Chesapeake’s Bounty and a third generation farmer, believe in the health and eco-
nomic benefits of local food, supporting local farmers, watermen, and other produc- Newly elected 2018 board of trustee members for the Southern Maryland Regional Library
ers and paying fair market prices for their products. The new North Beach Market is Association, from left to right: James Hanley (St. Mary’s); Beth Roth (St. Mary’s); Delores
an ideal complement to their local food system vision in that it brings local food from Brown (Calvert); Martha Grahame (Calvert); Carolyn McHugh (Calvert); Marge Rhoden
throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed right to the doorstep of the community. (Charles); Janice Walthour (St. Mary’s); and Sharan Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Southern
Maryland Regional Library.
2. Trip Around the World, The Wheel Store, 4109 7th St. The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association welcomed a new member
The Trip Around the World quilt block hanging on the back fence at The Wheel to its board of trustees during the annual corporation meeting on April 10. Delores
Store was first designed by Marilou Winkler, age 87, as a quilt to be raffled off at a Brown joined six other board members who are elected annually to serve a three-
fundraiser at The Wheel for the National Parkinson’s Foundation, to honor Marilou’s year term. The other six who were elected are returning members, including the
school principal who was diagnosed with the disease. The Wheel, established in newly elected board officers: James Hanley, President; Marge Rhoden, Vice Presi-
2011 by Celia Molofsky, is a “Boutique-Gallery-Tavern” whose goal is to support the dent; and Martha Grahame, Treasurer. Two additional board member positions are
community through the Arts. Hosting the fundraiser for Parkinson’s research is one vacant at this time.
of the ways she is doing just that. The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association is a regional resource cen-
ter for the public libraries in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties; providing
3. Sister’s Choice, Sisters’ Corner, 8905 Chesapeake Ave. library services for the staff and customers of public libraries throughout Southern
With a multitude of quilt block patterns available, the decision to pick this one was Maryland. The board of trustees is composed of three members from each of the
an easy choice for sisters Kathy Brookes and Carol Koenig, owners of Sisters’ Cor- three Southern Maryland counties.
ner since 2007. Their research led them to the naming of the Sister’s Choice block The regional library was formed in 1959 to enhance the services provided by the
by the Ladies’ Art Company in St. Louis about 1890, in honor of British novelist county libraries. It is part of a state-wide resource network of three regional resource
Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra. They were devoted sisters and lived as single centers, working in collaboration with the State Library Resource Center, to provide
women in their family home their entire lives. Cassandra lost her fiancée early in efficient, economical and coordinated library services that the county library sys-
her life and never married. Jane died while Cassandra was in her forties. Kathy and tems cannot adequately provide themselves.
Carol knew that the Sister’s Choice block was an ideal reflection of their lifelong love For more information about the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association,
of reading, needlework and floral design. visit smrla.org or call 301-884-0436.
Press Release from The Arts Council of Calvert County Press Release from SMRLA
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If you are one of the many people who crew, “ added Flaherty, who is a past
6:35 PM APPEARANCE BY BUCKET RUCKUS
BASEBALL’S ROCKSTARS
live in Southern Maryland and think you commodore at SMSA. “Newbies are OPENING DAY JERSEY AUCTION
don’t have access to the water, boats, or welcome and encouraged. We have a lot
sailing friends, think again. of skippers in our club and in the area POST-GAME FIREWORKS
On Saturday, April 28th from 4:30 – who love to teach new sailors. The Crew PRE & POST GAME PERFORMANACE
6:30pm, The Southern Maryland Sailing Listing is a terrific way to meet new BY GLAMOUR KITTY
Association (SMSA) will host its annual friends and learn new skills.”
SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew List- The SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew
ing Party Presented by Miller LIte at the listing party is also partially sponsored
SMSA clubhouse on Solomons Island. It by MUSTO, who will give away prizes
is a chance for non-boat-owners to meet to selected sailors who register for the
with skippers who need crew to race,
cruise or just go out for a day sail.
“The idea of crew listing parties, at
party on the spinsheet.com website. No
purchase is necessary. MUSTO is a
sponsor of the entire series of four par-
APRIL 28 TH APRIL 29 TH
least in our area, was invented by Dave
Gendell and Mary Ewenson in Annapo-
ties up and down the Bay that SpinSheet
is sanctioning this year. Harken is also a 6:35 PM 2:05 PM
lis about 20 years ago,” according to Tim series sponsor. Buck Distributing of Up- APPEARANCE BY XPOGO BARK IN THE PARK 1
Flaherty of SMSA. “Dave and Mary are per Marlboro is the official beer sponsor EXTREME STUNT TEAM
TENNIS BONE DOG TOY GIVEAWAY
the founders of SpinSheet Magazine, a of the Solomons event. FOR FIRST 100 PUPS
sailing publication focusing on Chesa- “If you don’t register in advance, don’t POST-GAME FIREWORKS
peake Bay. I attended a bunch of the worry,” adds Flaherty. “You can just KID’S DAY
early parties, and they were a blast! A show up. And if you have a boat and
few years back, I thought: ‘We need to are looking for people to crew for you or
do this in Solomons.’ So now, we are just have fun with, you are encouraged
doing our 8th annual!” to come, too!” Kids 12 & Under $10
The idea is simple: Sailors who want SMSA will feature inexpensive bev-
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18 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, April 26, 2018
In Remembrance
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
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
at Perpetual Savings Bank in the District Albert “Al” Richard Gulizia, 74,
for over twenty years, primarily in loan passed away on April 18th, 2018 in
collections. Mr. McFarland passed away Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on
and she married Allen Hyder and they July 5th, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Al-
lived in Virginia and Florida during the phonso and Frances Gulizia.
winter months. Allen passed away in Al graduated with honors from Alex-
1998 and Meldora later moved to Hun- ander Hamilton Vocational High School
tingtown to live with her son. She was in Brooklyn, NY in 1961. After high
a member of the Toastmasters and was school, he moved to Staten Island, NY
very involved in her children’s activities with his family and met his future wife,
and sports. She enjoyed BINGO, trav- Judy in 1963. He graduated from Staten
eling and living in her RV in Florida, Island Community College in Staten
watching baseball, and was a Washing- Island, NY in 1969 with his Associates
ton Redskins fan. Most of all, she loved Degree in Applied Science and then later
spending time with her grandchildren. graduated from Thomas A. Edison State
College in Trenton, New Jersey with
his Bachelor of Science degree in 1982.
Al’s career began in 1961 at the Brook-
“Country Roads.”
lyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY as an
Alex studied abroad in Italy his se-
Electronics Technician and ended in
nior year and often referred to his time
Fort Monmouth NJ as a Logistics Spe-
spent traveling Europe as “the best three
cialist in 2000. During his 39-year long
months of my life.”
career, working for the Federal Govern-
band and father. He enjoyed spending He graduated cum laude in 2013 and
ment, he received many awards and ac-
time with his family at home and even most recently worked at G&G Outfitters
colades including the superior civilian
on fishing and hunting expeditions. He in Lanham, Maryland.
service medal.
also enjoyed building stuff around the A Pickles Pub regular, Alex enjoyed
Al served in the Army National
house to make things more enjoyable living in Baltimore and participated in
Guard from November 1964 through
for the entire family. In addition to fish- many rec sports leagues. He was a die-
July 1970 where he worked as an au-
ing and hunting, Theodore also loved hard Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and
tomotive maintenance helper. He also
to play the lottery. He had his special Washington Nationals fan, and watched
worked part time for the New Jer-
numbers that he played to the very end. the Penguins win the 2016 Stanley Cup
sey Special Police Department for 20
Theodore was predeceased by his par- on his birthday -- June 12.
years, achieving the rank of Sargent.
ents and his brother John David West- Alex was beloved by his family,
Al and Judy (Frey) married in 1967 in
man. He is survived by his wife Martha friends and coworkers. He was always
Staten Island, NY. The couple moved
E. Westman. He is also survived by his willing to drop whatever he was doing to
to Brick, New Jersey shortly after their
children, Theodore Michael Westman help his family -- no task was too big or
marriage and raised two children. He
(Michele) of Sunderland, MD; Daniel too small. His crooked smile was infec-
Meldora was preceded in death by her enjoyed fishing for fluke or flounder,
Thomas Westman (Michelle) of Prince tious and could brighten anyone’s day.
husbands, a son Barry McFarland and making wood crafts and spending time
Frederick, MD; Maria Lynn McNamee He enjoyed spending time with his
brother Steven Felty. She is survived by with his family. Al and Judy moved to St.
(Brian) of Dunkirk, MD. Theodore also family and friends at his parents’ pool
son Randall “Randy” McFarland and Leonard, MD when he retired to be clos-
leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Hannah, in Dunkirk and during many family va-
wife Cheryl of Spokane, WA, daughter- er to their children and grandchildren.
Noah, Hunter, Olivia, Jacob, and Trevor. cations to the beach in the Outer Banks
in-law Claire McFarland of Hunting- They were happily married for over 50
He also survived by his sisters Bev- of North Carolina and in Dewey Beach,
town, daughter Brenda Linkenhoker years until Judy’s death in January 2018.
erly Keele of Arkansas; Patricia Koon Delaware.
Williamson of Kentucky, grandchildren Al was preceded in death by his
of Bowie, MD; Jeanette Middledorf of Alex is survived by his parents, Ron-
Christina McCall, Sean, Matthew, Mi- wife, Judy, his parents, Alphonso and
Edgewater, MD; and Sharon Westman ald and Carola Wilson of Dunkirk; his
chael, and Shea McFarland, and Allison Frances and his sister, Barbara Brower.
of Bladensburg, MD. brother and sister-in-law Matthew and
Leporati, and three great-grandchildren. Al is survived by his daughter, Christine
Memorial contributions may e made Kaitlyn Wilson of Crofton, Maryland;
Funeral arrangements were made by (John) Roberts of Huntingtown, MD, his
to American Cancer Society, 7500 Gre- his grandmother Kathleen Galdi of
Rausch Funeral Home. son, Brian (Lea) Gulizia of Manassas, VA,
enway Center Drive Suite 300m Green- Cary, North Carolina; and many aunts,
four grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael,
belt MD 20770; Phone: 301-982-2161; uncles and cousins.
website: http://www.cancer In lieu of flowers, please consider Albert “Al” Richard Sara and Emily, brother Charles (Regina)
Gulizia of Forked River, NJ and brother-
Funeral arrangements were made by making a donation to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, where Alex was a
Gulizia in law Neal (Connie) Frey of Hunting-
Rausch Funeral Home. ton Station, NY. Al is also survived by
Partner in Hope.
his niece Heather and nephew Charlie.
Alexander Jacob Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests me-
Wilson morial donations be made to the Asbury
Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solo-
Alexander Jacob Wilson, of Baltimore
Meldora Dorcas Hyder mons, MD 20688. Condolences may be
City, died suddenly April 16. He was 26 left on the Rausch Funeral Home online
Meldora Dorcas Hyder, 85, passed guest book at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
years old. away April 17, 2018. She was born De-
Alex was born in Washington, D.C., com
cember 5, 1932 in Falls Mills, VA to Funeral arrangements were made by
and spent most of his life in Dunkirk, Marion and Irene (Sturges) Harry. She
Maryland. He attended Northern High Rausch Funeral Home.
was raised in Falls Mills and graduated
School where he was a captain of the from Bluefield High School in 1950.
soccer team his senior year and the start- Meldora married Robert McFarland in
ing goalie. He graduated in 2009 and at- 1951 and they lived in Falls Mills until
tended West Virginia University where moving to Washington, D.C. in the late
he studied business administration and 1950’s, and to Oxon Hill, MD in 1961.
attended many Mountaineer football She worked as a telephone operator for
and basketball games, proudly singing C&P Telephone and was later employed
20 Calendars The Calvert County Times Thursday, April 26, 2018
and lunch. Hope to see you there. ride horses, enjoy refreshments. $10, 12
Thursday, April 26 will perform a concert of salsa, Latin and Under Free. Tickets at https://www.
jazz and Latin rock hits. Admission is $5 Spring Bazaar eventbrite.com/e/around-the-world-with-
Gills Club in advance, $7 the day of the concert; $5 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic horses-tickets-43555345210 or at the door.
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons seniors/military with ID/youth of high School, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons
5:30 – 7:00 PM school age and younger. bxoffc@csmd. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free program for girls ages 7–12 inter- edu, 301-943-7828 or visit www.csmd. About 50 craft and specialty vendors, Sunday, April 29
ested in learning about sharks. Gills Club edu/Arts. a silent auction, raffle, fresh baked goods,
is a STEM-focused program from the hot dogs, pizza, sodas, coffee, hot choco-
May Day Basket Contest
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Pre- late and more! In the Chesapeake room
Town of North Beach
registration is required. Register at www. Saturday, April 28 we will be featuring “Grandma’s Base-
10:00 AM
bit.ly//GillsClubRegistration. ment,” gently used, donated items priced
Residents and businesses are asked to
to sell!
40th Celtic Festival and Highland display cut flowers in a basket container
Gathering and place it outside on a door, railing,
Friday, April 27 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum,
Mental Health First Aid 8-hour
fence to be observed from the street.
Course
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Judging is being conducted by members
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
GrooveSpan Duo 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM of the North Beach House & Garden
Church, 10210 HG Trueman RD, Lusby
Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road, A celebration of the common celtic heri- Club.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
St. Leonard, tages goes on rain or shine until 6:00 when Participants: Sign up at NBGarden-
A 5-step action plan to offer initial help
5:00 PM the after party, or Ceilidh, continues with Club@comcast.net. Prizes will be award-
to people with the signs and symptoms
The Southern Maryland Celtic Festi- music and dance until 10. ed at the May 10 Town Council Meeting.
of a mental illness or in a crisis. Take the
val is the oldest gathering of its kind in The event includes: sports, dance, ge-
course, save a life, strengthen your com-
Maryland, Perigeaux is proud to be the nealogy, crafts, living history, information Movie “Hidden Figures”
munity.
exclusive winery of the festival. Join us to throughout “Clan Row,” as well as shop- Chesapeake City of Praise, 4100 3rd.
To register, please contact: wendy.yow-
kick-off the festivities with live music, ap- ping and food opportunities. St., North Beach
ell@maryland.gov. or, Calvert County
petizers, and award winning wines. (410) Plenty of music on three stages and two 4:00 PM
Behavioral Health, Attn: Wendy Yowell
586-2710. www.perigeaux.com Massed Bands featuring bag pipes and The story of a team of female African-
or Ann Ueno, PO Box 980, Prince Fred-
drums. even a Brass Band. American mathematicians who served
erick, MD 20678. Online registration is
Chile & Baked Potato Bar Admission is $25 at the gate or online a vital role in NASA during the early
available: portal.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
American Legion Post 206, Chesa- at www.cssm.org/TicketLeap. Children years of the space program. More info:
instructors/
peake Beach under the age of 13 are free. Information: 410-257-5913
5:30 – 7:00 PM www.cssm.org.
Calvert Artists’ Guild
This unforgettable dinner is hosted by Movie “The Wonder”
Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100
the American Legion Stallings-Williams End Hunger Bike Ride 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach
Asbury Circle
Post 206 (Venturing Crew 429). Lower Will be cycling through Chesapeake 5:00 - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - Noon
level dining room. $12 includes beverage. Beach on Bayfront Rd. (Rt. 261) during This inspirational film will be shown at
After a brief business meeting, join
Questions? 410-257-9878. Public Wel- the Bayfront Park Clean up and through the Interdenominational Union Church. A
Mary Blumberg for a demonstration on
come. www.ALpost206.org North Beach along the Boardwalk during free event offered with the compliments
“Pouring Watercolors.” See the excite-
the Plant the Town event. Please be care- of the Congregation. All are cordially
ment of pouring watercolor and the
Raise the Woof Shrimp Fest ful as they ride through the towns. invited. Questions may be directed to 410-
beauty of mingling colors with a step by
Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Dept., 3170 W. 257-3555. www.NBUC.org.
step demo.
Ward Rd. Plant the Town
Free to the public. For more info,
6:00 - 10:00 PM Town of North Beach, Welcome Center,
please contact: Jan Barr 443-404-5746,
Hosted by Humane Society of Calvert 5th St. & Bay Ave.
fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood Tuesday, May 1
County. A fun-filled evening of music 8:00 AM
301-863-9663, gbwood2@verizon.net
with DJ by Crow, 50/50 raffles, photo Everyone is welcome to help plant the
Bids for Kids Online Auction
booth, deals for dollars and silent auction! flower beds along the Boardwalk. Free.
Nature Walk Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit orga-
All you can eat shrimp and buffet present- Register at the Welcome Center. Comcast
Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Pre- nization, provides assistance to Calvert
ed by Calvert Crabs. Cash bar with beer, is excited to be part of this community
serve, Lusby County children in need. The online
wine and signature cocktail. event and has designated the Boys and
10:00 AM – Noon charity auction featuring over 120 auction
Calvert’s own ‘Rockin Elvis” will per- Girls Club as their Charity of Choice!
An exploration of the season! See items ends on May 1.
form at 7:30 and host a Cake and Dessert Questions: NB Town Hall,
what new fauna and flower have emerged www.CAIAuction.com
Auction. Tickets $45 in advance, $50 at 301-855-6681.
from a winter that just doesn’t want to
the door. Call Jill Lee 410-353-7670. quit. Bring cameras, binoculars and bug Calvert County Democratic Wom-
Bayfront Park Community Clean-up
spray. en’s Club
Al Petteway Town of Chesapeake Beach
Take Rt. 2/4 to Coster Rd. in Lus- Adams Taphouse, Prince Frederick
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
by. Turn right on Clifton Drive and fol- 5:30 – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM In support of Earth Day (End Plastic
low to sign 11785 and left there. Park at Social and dining before the business
The Maritime Performance Series and Pollution) help prepare the beach and
the sign at the end of the driveway. meeting. First Tuesday each month.
Southern Maryland Traditional Music & boardwalk for the summer season. Meet
Call Bob Boxwell for more details at
Dance present Grammy and Indie Award- at the Bayfront Park beach parking lot.
410-394-1300 or e-mail cpnht@comcast. Bingo
winning guitarist Al Petteway in concert. Water, gloves, rakes, trash grabbers, and
net. North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept.,
$15 in advance and $20 at the door and trash bags will be provided. Dress for the
Chesapeake Beach
available at www.smtmd.org. Doors open weather. Questions? Contact Keith Par-
Around the World with Horses 7:30 PM
at 6:00. with beer and wine for sale. dieck (kpardieck@chesapeakebeachmd.
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue Hampton Doors open at 5:00. $5000 jackpot.
gov).
Plantation $8/person. Bingo starts at 7:30. Food and
CSM Concert: Ritmo Caché 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Owings drink available for purchase. For more
College of Southern Maryland, Prince SPRING BAZAAR
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM information please call 301-855-0520.
Frederick Campus, Building B, Multi- Deale VFD, 6007 Drum Point Road
Celebrate Help A Horse Day. Meet our
purpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
horses and get your passport stamped.
Prince Frederick. First Spring craft/vendor event. Tons of
View live demonstrations, play games,
8:00 PM things to choose from. Serving breakfast
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