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They did this developing a survey which identified 40 assets youth need to become successful. The survey went out to 60 local organizations serving the community. The goal was to identify and close the gaps in the assets. It takes a county to raise a county, said Andrews. This is the most prestigious award a county can receive. It is evidenced by the number of corporate benefactors who find this important enough to support, said Calvert County Public School Board of Education President Bill Chambers. This positive recognition will be attractive to businesses looking to do business in our county. corrin@somdpublishing.net
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Attorney: Controversial ATM Decision Ridiculous
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In a Nov. 16 decision of the Calvert County Planning Commission, the Bank of America at 55 Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick will be allowed to keep their new ATM without submitting architectural review, but they will be required to paint the structure a similar shade to the brick building behind it. The Bank of America was in front of the planning board on Oct. 19 to discuss the placement of an ATM at their location in Prince Fredrick and whether a permit should have been issued a permit without a variance. When the permit was issued, the Bank of America was not required to go through the architectural review committee, an oversight that was discovered later. The boards decision was to get an official definition of the difference between and building and a structure, and which category the ATM falls into. The official finding was that the ATM meets both the definition of a structure and building per Article 12 of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommended approving the ATM as constructed, even though there are precedents that conclude that a permit issued in error can be revoked by the county and can not be relied on by the recipient. The Planning Commissions decision was to allow the ATM to stay as constructed and act as a sign for the building, as there is no Bank of America sign on that side of the bank, with the stipulation that the bank paint the ATM. Mark Davis, attorney for the Bank of America, said the requirement is ridiculous but his client is willing to paint it, lets be done with it. sarahmiller@countytimes.net By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer The Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees Steering Committee invites everyone to join them after Thanksgiving to remember and celebrate those who died during the year. Its not about the money. Of course we will take the money and use it. (The Festival) started off and really has been about the community. The funds are the cherry on top, said Ann Lavezzo, Director of Community Services. The event boasts being the true beginning of the holiday season in Calvert County. The 23 year-old festival started off with a concert the week prior to the traditional opening activities. On Saturday, the Hospices largest fundraiser of the year started with a Rock Opera at Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center. Our future goal is for it to be a weeklong celebration, said Lavezzo. The organization which provides quality care to terminal patients and support to their families, hopes to enlist other community organizations into holding fundraisers during Thanksgiving week. It would be nice if people could play Bingo at the firehouses and eat at a different restaurant each night, she said. We all feel the economy. We are trying to find different ways for everyone to be able to participate, said Janel Young Community Relations. For this reason there are a number of raffles available this year. Those people who cant afford to make any kind of payment can volunteer in a number of ways. It takes over 1,000 volunteers to pull off the event. The Steering Committee promises volunteers will have plenty to do. Lavezzo said they are trying to be more green and more electronic. The result is the Festival of Trees is on Facebook. Their online presence is making them aware how far reaching the event is outside the county borders. A woman who donates a Redskin afghan for raffle moved to Colorado two years ago but still sends her donation. A family
Photos by Sarah Miller SMILE volunteers Peggy Duffy and Joan Silvester hand out bags of Thanksgiving fixings to families.
give back because a person never knows when they will be the one in need. God has blessed us to bless others, Stewart said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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On Nov. 16 at 10:42 am, Trooper Esnes responded to the 1300 block of Sark Court in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. The victims residence was entered and Percocet medication was stolen. The investigation continues.
Overnight between Nov. 16 and 17 someone stole two Garmin Nuvi GPSs and a wallet from inside two unlocked vehicles parked outside a home on Coster Road in Lusby, police reported. An unlocked vehicle on McCready Road was also entered and a Garmin Nuvi was stolen. An unlocked vehicle at another home on Coster Road was entered and rummaged through but nothing taken. An unlocked vehicle on Lake Drive had a Magellan GPS stolen from within. DFC J. Smith is handling all of these investigations. Dep. C. McDonough took a report from another victim on Lake Drive who advised that during the same timeframe, their unlocked vehicle was entered and a Pioneer satellite radio and three CDs were stolen. DFC C. Johnson took a report from a victim on Laurel Way in Lusby who stated that during the same timeframe his unlocked vehicle was entered and a Radio Shack brand fire department scanner and a Samsonite briefcase were stolen. Anyone with information regarding any of these thefts is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 410-535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880.
A home on Daylily Road in Port Republic was burglarized sometime between Nov. 2 and 16. Nothing appears to have been stolen. Sgt. J. Hollinger is handling the investigation. On Nov. 19 at 2:45 p.m. DFC P. Wood responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart store for the report of a theft. The store security officer had two suspects in custody for allegedly stealing items and also squirting liquid dishwashing soap on the floor throughout the store. Sophia Marie Burgos, 18, of Huntingtown, was arrested and charged with theft under $100, maliciously defacing the personal property of Walmart causing damage less than $500, recklessly engaging in conduct creating a substantial risk of death or physical injury, and possession of marijuana, police reported. The second suspect was identified as a 16-year-old male from Dunkirk. He was charged on a youth report with theft under $100, reckless endangerment and destruction of property and released to a parent. He was also cited for possession of tobacco products by a person under the age of 18, police said.
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Steve Waugh, Son, Flown From Plane Crash at Ranch Estates Airport
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Sunday evening, Stephen Waugh and his son Phillip Waugh-Merkley made their final approach to the airport in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates, the end of a four-hour journey from Chicago, when something went wrong. According to John Eney, Chesapeake Ranch Estate volunteer airport manager, said he witnessed the entire event. At approximately 6:15 p.m. he heard a small aircraft pass low overhead, a cue that an airplane is about to make an approach and land. He said he took his radio and went outside to watch the landing approach and advised the pilot that the wind conditions were calm. He said Waugh sounded calm when he acknowledged the radio. He said when he went out, Waugh had activated the runway lights with his radio, as is standard procedure, and he was coming at the landing strip from the wrong direction and getting lower. I heard the frightening sound of him clipping trees, Eney said, adding that is sounded like branches being fed through a wood chipper. Like when a car hits a guardrail, Eney said when a propeller hits tree branches, the aircraft isnt going much further. For some reason, he didnt make it on the runway, Eney said. He said the plane hit the grassy part at the north end of the runway, and slid off the east end onto Double Tree Lane, landing in a wooded ravine at the side of the road. Eney said the lights should not have been a problem, especially if the pilot lined up his craft properly. Because of vandalism after Hurricane Irene, the first 400 feet, or 20 percent, of the runway is lit by dim solar powered lights that are designed to be vandal proof. The remaining 80 percent is brightly lit with the normal lights. He said for a normal approach, there should be no issue lining the aircraft up with the runway. Waugh is very familiar with the landing strip, and has made numerous landings both during the day and at night, Eney said. Waugh is a former pilot for the U.S. Marines and attended the U.S. Naval Academy. Eney said he cant say what went wrong. I dont know what make him choose the course he did, Eney said. The airport has a continuous problem with vandals, who tear the lights out of the ground and disrupt the underlying wires, Eney said. There are 18 lights in the first 400 feet of the air strip. The Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Quad was the first on the scene and Chief Jim Taylor assumed command, a press release from SVRFD states. The press release states Taylor confirmed one small private aircraft down in the woods with two patients with serious injuries. Patients were packaged by Solomons and St. Leonard EMS crews and were transported to a landing site at the CRE airport, the press release says. MSP Trooper 2 flew both patients to Prince Georges Hospital Center in serious but stable condition. Two volunteer firefighters were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The Maryland State Police, along with
These photos from the scene have appeared on several websites on the Internet on Sunday and Monday with conflicting attribution. The Calvert Gazette was unable to confirm the photographer on the scene with emergency responders as of presstime this week.
the FAA and the NTSB are continuing the investigation into the accident. Waughs craft, a Beech single engine fixed aircraft, has since been cleared from the crash site. Lt. Randy Stephens, commander of the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack confirmed that Waugh overshot the runway and went into the woods. Waugh suffered a broken leg and his son only had minor injuries. Attempts to get in touch with Waugh or his family were unsuccessful. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After four years at a location that has gone from perfectly sized to too small, Peppers Pet Pantry is preparing to move to a larger location just down the street. The new location will be in Solomons Towne Centre behind the CVS, in what used to be Blairs Video. The 4,000 square foot building will be almost twice the size of the current location. Peppers owner Mary Beth Gates said they are looking at an early December opening date, once all the paperwork has gone though Calvert County Planning and Zoning. The new location will allow Peppers to offer wider selections and better service its customer base. There will also be three self-serve dog wash stations in the store. Ive always wanted to own a self serve dog wash, Gates said. She said the shampoos, conditioners, aprons and hairdryers will be supplied for the customers. They come in with a dirty dog, leave with a clean dog and leave us the mess, Gates said. While customers will be able to wash their dogs, Gates said they will not be offering grooming services. She has groomers that she is willing to recommend for things like nail trimming and coat maintenance. She said Peppers prides itself on catering to the customers, and carrying products that are requested by people shopping there. The store specializes in cats and dogs, as well as carrying non-pet related gifts. Peppers will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Nov. 25. For more information, visit www.pepperspetpantry.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Bradley Bohrer, 18
Bradley David Bohrer, 18, of North Beach, MD passed away November 11, 2011 at Childrens National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Bradley was born April 30, 1993 in Washington, D.C. to Terri Marie (Reatherford) and Sean D. Bohrer. He lived in Lothian, MD and attended Lothian Elementary, and moved with his family at age 6 to North Beach, MD. He attended Windy Hill Elementary and Middle Schools, and Northern High School. Bradleys many interests included motorcycles, fishing, his PlayStation, watching movies and television, especially Animal Planet, Sons of Anarchy, Intervention and Survivor, listening to music, eating crab legs, animals, especially his three dogs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bradley was preceded in death by his mother Terri. He is survived by his father Sean D. Bohrer of North Beach; grandparents Elizabeth and Buddy Ricketts of Lothian and Margaret and Finley Reatherford of Owings, MD; an aunt Christina Ricketts of Tampa, FL and uncle Matt Bohrer of North Beach; cousins Troy, Todd, Tazz, and Brandi Bohrer of North Beach; and numerous Reatherford family aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family were received on Thursday November 17 from 7-9 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. A funeral service and a celebration of Bradleys life was held at AM 11:00 on Friday November 18, 2011 at Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church, Lower Marlboro, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Bradleys name may be made to Elizabeth T. Ricketts, Trustee, Bradley D. Bohrer Memorial Fund, 1040 Lower Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711.
Dorothy Jones, 90
Dorothy A. Jones, 90, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on October 27, 2011 at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1921 in Calvert County, MD to the late Magnolia and Houston (Hance) Jones. Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to the late Benjamin L. Jones on November 28, 1939. From this marriage they were blessed with 6 children. Dorothy was educated in the public schools of Calvert County, MD. She joined Patuxent United Methodist Church, Huntingtown, MD at an early age and was a faithful member and then recently joined the Church of God in Huntingtown, MD. She was a faithful worker at the Church. Dorothy was wonderful and she was known for her potato salad, cabbage, rice pudding, coconut cake and sweet potato pie. She also taught many others how to cook, she never went by a recipe, she would tell you in minute, just put a little of this and a little of that and then taste it! She was a hard worker and helped many people retain work. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, baking, talking on the phone, and she loved gardening. She also enjoyed Gospel music, riding out, and entertaining family and friends. She was known as Dorothy, Doris, Mama, Grandma Dottie, Grannie, Sister, Grammie, and Grandma Dorothy, Mother Hen and Time Keeper. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and met no strangers. Dorothy leaves a legacy of love, generosity and devotion that will be missed but never forgotten. Those that know her will miss her love and giving spirit. Dorothy leaves to cherish fond memories, 3 sons: John William (Deceased), Sidney (Cynthia), Timothy (Deceased), 3 daughters: Margaret LaRose, Novena Jones Gross (Irvin-Deceased), and Robin Jones Holland (George). Ten grandchildren: Ronnie Jones (Shelly) , Towanda Wallace (Wayne), Keith, Renada Gross Ferguson (Tony), Shannon Jones, Trina Gross Williams (Raymond), Sidney Jones, Jr., LaTisha Jones, America Gross, Tiffany Holland. Sixteen Great-Grandchildren: Shanaee, Nadine, Wayne, Jr., Destiny, Melania, Tranae, Taylor, Aryanna, Journey, Justin, Keonia, Aniya, Moses, Kavon, Trishcana, LaZheri. One Great-Great-Grandchild:Ekundayo. One Sister: Vivian Brown (Chick-Deceased), 5 brothers: Sidney (Deceased) (Ethel), George (Clara), Leslie (Marie-Deceased), Carroll (Gloria), Vernon/Butch (Sylvia). Butch was her baby brother but she raised him as her very own son. Vivian was her sister and her close friend. Alice Parran was her best friend (Deceased) and her special nieces were Ruby and Zara Jones. They faithfully visited on a weekly basis and would take her on joy rides on the weekend. And a close cousin Benjamin Jones that called everyday (twice a day). Special thanks to her daughter-in-law, Cynthia for her dedication and love, and being with her until the end. an thanks to special and faithful friends Emma Santifer and Mary Claggett and Phyllis Fletcher Moreland. Many thanks to all the In-home Care Givers: Phyllis Fletcher Moreland, Monica Steward, Rochelle Jones and Cherie Duley. Funeral service was held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM at Church of God Christian Bible Center, Huntingtown, MD with Elder Leonard Graves officiating The interment was at St. Edmonds UM Church Cemetery, Chesapeake Beach, MD. The pallbearers were Russell (Buddy) Reid, Archie Gorman, Larry Brown, William Edward Jones, Harold Jones and Paul Jones. The honorary pallbearers were Todd Jones, Rodney Brown, Michael Brown and Lorenzo Jones. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
with his family to Marlow Heights, MD. He graduated from Crossland High School in 1965, and worked as an electrician for several years. He began a career as a mailer and forklift operator with the Washington Post newspaper, retiring in 2010. He was married to Patricia Mangum and they lived in Shady Side, MD. After the death of his wife Frank lived with his brother Bill until moving to Chesapeake Beach in the early 1990s. Frank was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Washington Nationals, was fond of raising tropical fish and his dog Leroy, and had enjoyed bowling and playing American Legion softball in his youth. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Pat, and is survived by siblings William W. Bill Mangum and wife Karen of Shady Side, and sisters Susan J. Nebeker and her husband Gary of Alexandria, VA, Evelyn McGuire of York, PA and Doris McArthur and husband Duncan of Pensacola, FL. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation was held Friday November 18, 2011, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD will be private. Memorial contributions in Franks name may be made to the American Lung Association, 211 E. Lombard Street # 260, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Springfield, VA, and Frances Fairbrother and her husband Blair of Forest, VA; a sister Libby Mathieson of St. Marys City, MD and two sisters-in-law Mildred Tobin and Barbara DeVerna of Rhode Island. She also leaves twelve grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous loving friends. A celebration of Esters life was held Sunday November 20, 2011 with Pastor Rick Hancock officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Esthers name to Calvert Community Churchs Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1334, Huntingtown, MD 20639 or to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www.calverthospice.org.
Inez Sullivan, 93
Inez Althea Sullivan, 93, passed away November 17, 2011 at the Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD where she had resided for the past six years. Inez was born August 20, 1918 in Washington, D.C. to Valerie (Germann) and Harry Waters. She was raised in Takoma Park, MD where she attended public schools. She married George A. Sullivan and lived in Takoma Park and later in Chillum, MD. She was employed as a presser at a dry cleaning facility in Takoma Park, and in her leisure time enjoyed ceramics, Bingo, reading, board games, word search puzzles and spending time with family. Her husband George W. Sullivan Sr. passed away in 1976, and Inez had resided with her son George, Jr. in Friendship, MD from 1984 until 2002, and then had moved to Kearneysville, WV where she lived with her daughter Shirley for three years. Inez had been a resident of Calvert County Nursing Center for the past six years. She is survived by her daughter Shirley L. Bonifant and husband Paul of Kearneysville, WV; a son George W. Sullivan, Jr. and wife Debbie of Friendship, MD. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-greatgrandson and one great-great-granddaughter. Friends and family were received at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings on Monday November 21, 2011 from 11:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 12:00 Noon. Interment followed at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD at 2:00 PM. For information visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD
Esther Mowry, 97
Esther Gertrude Day Mowry of Huntingtown died on November 17, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born November 15, 1914 in Washington D.C. to Clarence and Della (Curry) Day. Esther spent her early years in Congress Heights, Washington D.C., until marrying Howard Francis Mowry of Rhode Island on July 17, 1931. They then moved to San Diego, CA before returning to the Washington area in 1934. After Howards retirement as Deputy Chief of Police, MPDC, they lived in Abell, MD before settling in Huntingtown in 1976. Esther devoted much time to her church before losing her sight in 1983. She could always found in the kitchen of Congress Heights Baptist Church helping with the dinners. She led the youth groups and taught the toddlers. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church From 1976 until transferring to Dunkirk Baptist Church in 2005. Esther was devoted to her family, who lovingly knew her as Gram. At large family gatherings she and her husband would marvel at what they had started. She was preceded in death by her husband who died in 1992 after 62 years of marriage, and one daughter Mary Louise Mowry Wright, who died in 1987. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara Taylor of Huntingtown, Ellen Wright of Ft. Meyers, FL, Sally Moore and her husband John of
Ralph Buckmaster, 74
Ralph Vivian Buckmaster, 74, of Owings, MD passed away November 3, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Ralph was born March 28, 1937 in Prince Fredrick, MD to Bessie (King) and Ralph V. Buckmaster, Sr. He was raised in Calvert County where he attended public school. He was employed as a carpenter in homebuilding and general construction, and retired in 2009 from Herrington Harbour in Rose Haven where he had worked for 18 years. Ralph enjoyed working, fishing, attending yard sales, and spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ruth Buckmaster and Catherine Lamphere, and brothers Herbert and Julius Buckmaster. He is survived by daughters Sandra Lynn Buckmaster and Carol Anne Buckmaster, both of New Smyrna, FL; sisters Mary Shifflett and Bessie Conner, both of Prince Frederick; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; step-children Jimmy Carroll of Huntingtown, MD, Nancy Sears of Lusby, MD, and Linda Peifer of Delaware; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Friends and family were received on Monday November 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Ralphs life was held Tuesday November 8 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Robert Mayes of the First Baptist Church of Deale officiated. Interment followed the services at Wesley Cemetery, Prince Frederick, MD. Pallbearers were Micky Shifflett, William Shifflett, Jr., Josh Shifflett, Sam Roa, Shane Peifer and Thomas Peifer. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Carroll and Jack Chaillet.
Frank Mangum, 64
Frank Leroy Mangum, 64, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away November 15, 2011 at his residence. Frank was born January 19, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Lois Ruth (Violett) and William Walter Mangum, Sr. He was raised in Anacostia, S.E. Washington, D.C. and later moved
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was a computer programmer for the government and I was building a house for retirement, said Abresch. Without knowing the basics of writing it takes a lot longer than knowing the footsteps on the path. After he retired he took a couple of classes at Georgetown. As he learned about writing he started sending out a Book Marc to fellow writers. A publisher in Texas saw them and talked Abresch into compiling his Book Marcs into a book. This lead to Easy Reading Writing which all the Calvert Library branches have a copy available along with his other titles, some hes made his own audio recordings. When hes not writing, hes taught writing, hes reading or listening to books from other authors and co-leading Writers By The Bay, a local writing critique group. Abresch is selling and signing copies of his latest book at the Prince Frederick Library on Dec. 1 starting a 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and Abresch will answer any questions about writing and publishing. corrin@somdpublishing.net
Local author Peter Abresch, 82, said his ninth book is his best yet. The book entitled Me and Snack McGhee is five different novellas interconnected with one another. The characters have names such as Chance, Snack McGhee, Jinx, and a female cat called Al Capone. One adventure starts at the local librarys Books and Bubbly with a murder that sends the characters looking for stolen feet and stolen body parts used to make the Peter Abresch perfect woman. Another tale is about Happy Tomatoes and a millionaire recluse who resembles Chance. Or is it that Chance resembles the recluse? Either way, the two team up for Chance to pretend he is the millionaire. Abresch worked on the novella for about three years. He wanted it to have local sites that Calvert County residents would recognize. For example, the woman, whose boobs and butt are being targeted for theft, lives in Scientist Cliffs. Two of Abreschs characters conspire to break into the Drum Point Light House. Readers will also see references to Chapline Place, Solomons and the Prince Frederick library branch. The novella is about a regular guy and things happen around him. But he always rises. Chance is a character from a previous book Abresch book called If They Ask For A Hand, Only Give Them A Finger. Abresch started writing in the 1960s. He sold his first novella to Analog Magazine in 1968. He originally started looking for an agent, but went with a small publisher first. After he established a fan base, he decided to self publish. It takes a lot to learn how to write novels. I wasnt building characters. I didnt know what I didnt know. I
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Last weeks article in The Calvert Gazette featuring Sam Grow neglected to give proper photograph credit for the live shot of Sam Grow. The photo was courtesy of Mike Batson Photography.
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Light Up the Holidays at North Beach
On Friday, December 2nd at 7 pm: Gather on the pavilion as we light up the town for the holiday season. Enjoy Christmas carols and sip on hot chocolate! On Saturday, December 3rd from 12 to 3 pm: Watch the annual Christmas parade from the boardwalk as we await the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Children can sit on Santa's lap and share their wish list. Each child will receive a special treat! Also, on Saturday, December 3rd from 5 to 6 pm: Celebrate the Season: An Evening with the Arts. Gather at Town Hall to watch the performance of The Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet Youth Performance Ensemble and Students and to listen to the songs of Calvert High School Chorus, Windy Hill Elementary School Choir, and Wyatt Garrett performing on the piano. On Saturday, December 10, at dark, there will be the 2nd Annual Luminary Holiday Walk. Join the Town of North Beach and the North Beach Business Loop for an evening of holiday shopping, caroling and cheer. The streets will be lined with candles and businesses will be open late with specials, holiday refreshments and more. Sing along with local carolers and let the holiday spirit take over. On Sunday, January 1, 1 pm - Polar Bear Plunge. Take a dip, splash or swim in the frigid Chesapeake Bay with fellow plungers! All participants receive a t-shirt and a certificate of participation and can warm up by the bonfire, drink hot cocoa and roast marshmallows. This event draws hundreds of brave participants and spectators.
Town Hall by our own "Mother Christmas. Ride through Town to enjoy the holiday sights which will be displayed until the week after the New Year. www.chesapeake-beach. md.us. Tans Cycles and Parts will once again put together an incredible Lionel model train display. These amazing exhibits draw people from afar; we are lucky to have them right in our backyard! The Halloween Train Display runs thru Nov. 20, weekdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. The Holiday Train Display begins Nov. 25 and runs thru January 14, weekdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m.; special times on December 24 and 31 (noon to 5 p.m.) and December 27 thru 30 (noon to 8 p.m.). Tans is located at 9032 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. For more information, call 410-257-6619. Can You Eat, Shop, & Give to Charity All At The Same Time? Yes you can. In Nov., Olde Bay Tavern will host a shopping party each Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. During this time you can come to eat, shop or purchase raffle tickets for amazing drawings. All raffle proceeds will go to End Hunger in Calvert County. In addition there will be collection boxes for End Hunger in Calvert County where you can donate nonperishable items. The collection boxes will be available throughout the month of Nov.. Sunday shopping details include: - Nov 6 Thirty One (handbags, purses, accessories). Raffle: Thirty One bag full of OBT goodies pickles, applesauce, peaches, jam, and an OBT tee shirt. - Nov 13 Lia Sophia (jewelry). Raffle: Two homemade peanut butter pies made with love by Colleen. - Nov 20 Avon (makeup, jewelry, home, & more). Raffle: Cute coin purse filled with an OBT gift certificate worth $25 - Nov 27 Scentsy (wickless candles). Raffle: Dinner cooked for you and three of your friends by Chef Norman Griese and OBT Owner Doug McClair at your house. Olde Bay Tavern is located at 4114 7th Street. For more information, please call 443-964-5261. View great art at Annmarie Sculpture Garden with the exhibit Toys: Re-Invent, Re-Imagine, Re-Discover which continues through January 8, 2012. This exhibit showcases toys and childrens playthings as the inspiration and subject matter for the artwork displayed. In the Mezzanine Gallery, the Imagine a World exhibit takes people on a journey of personal expressions and global issues. Made up of three woman artists, each piece tells a story such as family traditions, cooking, natural habitations, or sailing. The Imagine a Worldexhibit is currently open and continues through January 29, 2012. (www.annmariegarden.org) There is still time to make special holiday gifts. Annmarie Sculpture Garden offers great classes for adults and children. The Nov. schedule includes classes on rag rugs, Nuno scarves, mosaic tiles, pocket sketching, sea glass and clay. Bring a friend to a Girls Night Out: Wine & DISH! A complete schedule of classes can be found at their website www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. For more information on events in Calvert County visit www.ecalvert.org.
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Michelangelos Hair Salon & Day Spa: December 7th 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Special Rates on Sunkissed Tanning: December 10th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Memberships Express Fitness of Lusby: December 10th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Tanning
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Drop in on the second Wednesday of any month or call 410-326-3171 to schedule a visit and sit in on classes.