PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., - April 16, 2008 – George W. Owings, III, former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for Maryland, will serve as honorary host for the Calvert County Literacy Council’s 12th Annual BEE for Literacy on Friday, May 9, 2008, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Kings Landing Park’s Patuxent Hall. PNC Bank is gold sponsor for the event.
Owings, a lifelong resident of Calvert County and long-time advocate of adult literacy, returns this year to offer his support to the annual event. Maria Birnkammer, Executive Director of the Calvert County Literacy Council, is thrilled that Owings will be on hand to liven up the event with his special flair of wit and humor. “George has hosted our event in the past and we know he will make the evening special, both for the spelling teams and for the spectators,” she said. “We’re so happy he will be with us again to help create the awareness that adult literacy tutoring in Calvert County needs.”
The annual event pits teams of four adult spellers against each other in an elimination-type competition. Like traditional spelling bees, there are a number of rounds with the words becoming progressively harder throughout the evening. However, these adult teams come in costume which helps keep the evening light hearted and not too competitive. Last year’s winners, The Letterheads, sponsored by Second Looks Books, will return this year to defend their title. In addition to the spelling entertainment, there will be food, wine and beer. A silent auction will be ongoing throughout the evening.
Owings said he looks forward to a rousing evening of entertainment, good food and good spelling. “The Literacy Council’s annual spelling bee is always a fun evening and of course the proceeds go to a worthy cause,” he said. “I’m happy to serve as honorary host because this is a unique and entertaining evening. Besides, unless I decide to join a team, the pressure will be on the contestants, not me – and that’s much easier than being put on the spot to spell a word like ‘raconteur,’” he joked.
For more information on the Calvert County Literacy Council’s 12th Annual BEE for Literacy, including opportunities to donate, team sponsorships or entering teams, e-mail Maria Birnkammer at calvertliteracy@somd.lib.md.us or call 410-535-3233. Tickets are available for $30.00 and may be purchased directly from the Calvert County Literacy Council’s office in Prince Frederick or at the door.
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The Calvert County Literacy Council is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve the literacy of adults through one-on-one tutoring provided by volunteer tutors. Funding for CCLC’s free services is provided through the generous support of the United Way of Calvert County, the Calvert County Government, corporate grants and donations and private contributions.
Monday, April 21, 2008
General Membership Mtg - 1 May
PRESS RELEASE
April 10, 2008
The Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) will hold a General Membership meeting Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7 p.m. at the Dunkirk Firehouse. Mary Beth Cook, Deputy Director Calvert County Planning & Zoning will give a presentation about the Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Water & Sewerage Plan. A separate presentation by Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross will provide information about their Disaster Service training. Visit DACCA on the web at www.daccamd.com
Evan Slaughenhoupt
President, DACCA
April 10, 2008
The Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) will hold a General Membership meeting Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7 p.m. at the Dunkirk Firehouse. Mary Beth Cook, Deputy Director Calvert County Planning & Zoning will give a presentation about the Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Water & Sewerage Plan. A separate presentation by Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross will provide information about their Disaster Service training. Visit DACCA on the web at www.daccamd.com
Evan Slaughenhoupt
President, DACCA
Special Olympics Calvert County
The annual Inspiration 5K Run/Walk is the primary fundraiser for Special Olympics Calvert County and all donations and funds raised are used to support year-round sports programs for intellectually challenged youth and adults in Calvert County.
Community Letter
2008 Inspiration Walk Brochure
Community Letter
2008 Inspiration Walk Brochure
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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.
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.
Re-register for Code Red telephone notification system (Click here)
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.
You are requested to share this information with your personal or organization email lists, congregation members, homeowner and citizen association membership, or other interested parties and family members who reside in Calvert County.
Remember, you have to register in order to receive these notifications.
Thanks for your help in distributing this important information.
Best regards,,
Linda Kelley
You are requested to share this information with your personal or organization email lists, congregation members, homeowner and citizen association membership, or other interested parties and family members who reside in Calvert County.
Remember, you have to register in order to receive these notifications.
Thanks for your help in distributing this important information.
Best regards,,
Linda Kelley
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Calvert Career Center to Host Job Fair on April 3, 2008
Calvert Career Center to Host Job Fair on April 3, 2008
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. March 10, 2008 - On Thursday, April 3, 2008, the Calvert Career Center will host its annual Job Fair. This event provides Career Center students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from businesses, unions and professional organizations to discuss potential employment. Additionally, the business representatives have the opportunity to inform students what qualifications are required for employment.
Many Calvert Career Center students have mastered entry level skills in their programs, such as graphic arts, the construction trades (CAD, carpentry, electricity, home improvement, masonry, welding, plumbing, heating and air conditioning), cosmetology, food production and management, health and biosciences, information technology, engineering technology and automotive technology. Last year, nearly 1,000 students met with 35 employers during the day-long event.
Interested persons may call Carolyn Hobbs, Job Placement Coordinator at the Calvert Career Center, at 410.535.7465 or e-mail her at hobbsc@calvertnet.k12.md.us for registration information. If you are unable to participate in the Job Fair but would still like to obtain information on how your business could benefit by employing a Calvert Career Center student, contact Ms. Hobbs.
For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development 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
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. March 10, 2008 - On Thursday, April 3, 2008, the Calvert Career Center will host its annual Job Fair. This event provides Career Center students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from businesses, unions and professional organizations to discuss potential employment. Additionally, the business representatives have the opportunity to inform students what qualifications are required for employment.
Many Calvert Career Center students have mastered entry level skills in their programs, such as graphic arts, the construction trades (CAD, carpentry, electricity, home improvement, masonry, welding, plumbing, heating and air conditioning), cosmetology, food production and management, health and biosciences, information technology, engineering technology and automotive technology. Last year, nearly 1,000 students met with 35 employers during the day-long event.
Interested persons may call Carolyn Hobbs, Job Placement Coordinator at the Calvert Career Center, at 410.535.7465 or e-mail her at hobbsc@calvertnet.k12.md.us for registration information. If you are unable to participate in the Job Fair but would still like to obtain information on how your business could benefit by employing a Calvert Career Center student, contact Ms. Hobbs.
For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development 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
Monday, March 10, 2008
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