April in Calvert County, MD.

April in Calvert County, Md.


PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – April 1, 2008 – April is finally here and it is time to enjoy the many family activities that Calvert County has to offer this spring.

April 4 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
First Free Friday

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons – Museum is open and free to the public on the first Friday of the month. Local high school talent will perform jazz, swing and madrigals. At 7:00 pm, hear Dr. Ralph Eshelmen’s talk “Sinking Lands and Rising Seas: Evolution of the Chesapeake Bay.” www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042, ext. 41

April 5 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Heritage Tour

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – Explore a section of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway with staff and historians from the museum. www.cbrm.org or 410-257-3892

April 5 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Family Fun Fest

Sponsored by “Success by 6,” Calvert Elementary School, Prince Frederick – Free event that fuels young children with the tools they need to prepare for school with hands-on early learning activities, entertainers, resources from over 20 local agencies, giveaways and more. 410-286-0101

April 12 (9:00 am – noon)
Spring Guided Hike on Gravatt East

American Chestnut Land Trust, Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic – Enjoy a guided scenic hike to view spring flowers and migratory birds on ACLT’s southside trails. www.acltweb.org or 410-414-3400

April 18 (7:00 pm)
The Calverton School Theater Production

Calverton School, 300 Calverton School Road, Huntingtown – See the Upper School Theater’s presentation of “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard. 301-855-1922 or 410-535-0216

April 19 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Opening Day and Earth Day Celebration

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – Join us as we celebrate our 25th season of fun! Fly a kite, take a hike, tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, and learn about the environment. New this year: Native Dance Workshop by the Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians, Inc. www.jefpat.org or 410-586-8501

April 26 (8:00 am – noon)
Calvert Nursery School Yard Sale

Trinity United Methodist Church, Main Street, Prince Frederick – Yard sale to benefit Calvert Nursery School. There will be something for everyone with donations from dozens of families. 410-610-3736

April 26 (9:00 am - noon)
Calvert Garden Club Plant Sale

Linden on Main Street, Prince Frederick – Calvert Garden Club will offer plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, white elephant goods and baked goods. 410-586-3345 or 410-586-9353

April 26 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
30th Annual Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum – 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – Family event with Celtic music, dance and craft demonstrations, reenactments, kids’ games and storytellers. Highland athletics, bagpipe dancing, fiddling and harp competitions. www.cssm.org or 443-404-7319

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland, 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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Please see the linked notification re-registering for the Code Red telephone notification system. This system is operated by the Calvert County Government to notify residents in case of emergencies or unusual situations. In order to receive these notifications, you must be registered. Please see the attachment for easy instructions for registration.

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Best regards,,

Linda Kelley