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The Pet Stop – Come and Meet MonZoo

This gentle giant will need a home with large dog experience. If you have any questions, please contact the kennel at 410-257-4908. If interested please fill out an online application and you will be contacted regarding your application. Meet … Read Full Article

Steamers Seafood Shack Food Review

The latest place for lunch or dinner is a food truck, called Steamers Seafood Shack! Seating for patrons of the food truck was on the opposite side of "No Thyme to Cook". The venue is beautiful with an inlet view, sandy beach seating in Adirondack … Read Full Article

The Island of Sea Women Author To Tour Maryland Virtually

Maryland Humanities’ Statewide Reading and Discussion Program Enters Thirteenth Year This year, 2020 One Maryland One Book author Lisa See will make virtual visits to Maryland to discuss her book, The Island of Sea Women. Maryland Humanities, … Read Full Article

Project Echo Empty Bowl Supper & Picnic

October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $20.00 – $37.00 Project ECHO’s 20th annual Empty Bowl Supper has now become the first annual Empty Bowl Picnic! After the past 6 months of quarantine and closures, … Read Full Article

CSM in Restricted Operations Through Academic Year

Operations at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center; the Fitness Centers; Libraries and Theater Remain Closed The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it will remain in Restricted or … Read Full Article

Fair Food Drive Thru at Calvert County Fair Grounds

The Fair Food Drive-Thru is BACK with lots of exciting additions and improvements!! We can't wait to see you for Southern Maryland's FINAL opportunity to enjoy classic, creative, and crazy fair foods … Read Full Article

October Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

This October, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) celebrates its 50th Anniversary! Join us for a variety of activities for all ages … Read Full Article

Champions for the Chesapeake Hosts Virtual Race

From September 26 through November 14, Chesapeake Conservancy will host its first virtual race, “Champions for the Chesapeake.” Launching on National Public Lands Day (Sept. 26), funds from the … Read Full Article

“Step by Step” 5K Fun Run/Walk Hosted by CAASA

Kids' Half Mile Super Hero Dash Location: Anywhere you want This run is held in memory of Mike Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was a runner killed while jogging on Broomes Island Road. All proceeds … Read Full Article

Fire Marshal Reminds “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

Next week, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote … Read Full Article

Lane Shift Begins October 5 at Nice/ Middleton Bridge

During the week of October 5, 2020, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will implement lane shifts on US 301 between the toll plaza and the existing Nice/Middleton bridge. Specifically, the … Read Full Article

Two Communities Receive Main Street Maryland Designations

Additions of Reisterstown and Williamsport Bring Statewide Total to 33 Main Streets Governor Larry Hogan today announced that two new communities have received Main Street Maryland designations: … Read Full Article

Gov Hogan Tours Novavax Headquarters

In Gaithersburg For Vaccine Update Visits Frederick County Schools Conducting In-Person Learning and Continues Promotion of Maryland restaurant Week and National Small Business Week As Maryland … Read Full Article