March Events in Calvert County, Md., Will Blow You Away

Date: March 3, 2008

Contact: Danita Boonchaisri, Marketing/Communications Specialist
410.535.4583 E-mail: danitab@co.cal.md.us


March Events in Calvert County, Md., Will Blow You Away
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. March 3, 2008 Looking for something to do as the days grow longer and warmer and the long winter comes to an end? Finding entertainment is always a breeze in Calvert County.


March 8 (9:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm)
Volunteer Training Workshop
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – Old and new volunteers are invited for a fun training session and an introduction to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. www.cbrm.org or 410-257-3892


March 13 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Sundaes with the Easter Bunny
Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Aenue, Chesapeake Beach – Enjoy a sundae with your choice of toppings and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening. www.co.cal.md.us/residents/parks/ or 410-257-2554


March 15 (3:00 p.m.)
Basket Bingo
Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Barstow – Basket Bingo fundraiser for Calvert County Fair. www.calvertcountyfair.com or 410-535-0026


March 15 (11:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Easter Egg Hunt
St. Leonard Vision Group, Historic Polling House, St. Leonard – Children 10 and under enjoy this Easter tradition. Refreshments will be served. Free event. 410-586-0109


March 16 (1:30 pm to 4:00 pm)
Annual County Easter Egg Hunt
Hallowing Point Park, 4755 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick Guaranteed fun for all ages! Egg hunts, games, crafts and entertainment. Hunts will begin at 1:30 pm for ages 3-5; 2:00 pm for ages 6-8; 2:30 pm for ages 9-12. Don’t forget the camera as you never know when and where the Easter Bunny will show up! 410-535-1600, ext. 2225


March 22 (Noon to 1:30 pm)
Easter Parade
Town of Chesapeake Beach The Easter Bunny will start the annual parade at 17th Street and the boardwalk. Hop on down to Bayfront Park where games and treats await the children.

301-855-8398 or 410-257-2230


March 22 (10:00 am)
Fossil Egg Hunt
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons Discover hidden fossil eggs throughout the museum. For ages 3-7. Please bring a basket. Participants will be awarded prizes and they get to keep the fossils. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042


March 24 (9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Breakfast with the Otters and Otter Day
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons – Eat with Bubbles and Squeak from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. For ages 8 and up. Fun activities throughout the day. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042, ext. 41


March 29-30 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Calvert Artists Guild Spring Show
Calvert Artists’ Guild, Annmarie Garden Gallery, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons – Creative arts exhibit and sale. Artist’s reception to be held March 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. www.calvertartistsguild.org or 410-586-3516 or 301-863-9663


For more information on the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com, or visit our Web site at www.ecalvert.com.


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Danita Boonchaisri
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
Courthouse
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-4583 (Phone)
1-800-331-9771 (Toll-Free)
410-535-4585 (Fax)
http://www.ecalvert.com