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2019 Jingle Bell Run Solomons Island

Saturday, December 7, 2019 Holiday Inn Solomons Race Begins – 8:30 a.m. Get your jingle on at the MOST FUN & FESTIVE holiday fun-run around – all to battle the #1 cause of disability! The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in […]

Winter Sports Registration Now Open to County Residents

Youth wrestling registration is open now through Dec. 31. Children ages 4 through 14 are eligible. Age eligibility is determined as of Nov. 11, 2019. Parks & Recreation offers youth wrestling in the southern/central part of the county. Registration is $80 for the first family member with each additional family member receiving $5 off the […]

Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning for Project Echo

Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019 Race starts at 7 am. (Arrive 15 min early for parking and yoga warm-ups) Race-day registration opens at 6 am – closes at 6:45 At The Arc of Southern Maryland 355 West Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick, MD Rates: $30 “Early Bird Special” through Nov 21 $35 “Race Day Rate” […]

Sponsor the Coolest Event of the Year

The Annual Polar Bear Plunge in North Beach is the coolest event of the year! This event draws hundreds of brave participants and thousands of spectators each New Year’s Day at 1:00 pm. It is guaranteed exposure and advertising for your business. We are excited to announce that net proceeds from the 2020 POLAR BEAR […]

Owl Prowl at North Beach Wetlands

How do owls hunt at night?  What owls live around here? Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 7pm-8:30pm at Wetlands Overlook Park for a walk on the woodland trail to learn these answers along with these nocturnal creature’s amazing adaptations to survive living at night. Plan on an hour and a half program […]

Junior Deer Hunting Days Set for November

Young Hunters Can Learn Sporting Skills and Traditions The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to introduce youth to the time-honored cultural and sporting tradition of deer hunting during two Junior Deer Hunting Days in November. The hunts will be held Nov. 16, on private and designated public land in all counties, […]

Black Bear Hunt Concludes in Western Maryland

145 Bears Harvested in Four Counties Favorable weather conditions helped bear hunters enjoy success during Maryland’s 16th annual black bear hunt. Official results reported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources show that 145 hunters harvested a bear during the five-day hunt held in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The largest bear taken weighed […]

Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center to Close for Swim Meet

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick will be closed to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 for a high school club swim meet. The center will reopen Monday, November 4 with normal operating hours. A listing of scheduled high school […]

Nature Walk at Wetlands Overlook Park

North Beach Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10-11am come explore the fall colors, acorns and wildlife along the woodland trail.  We will be meeting at the parking lot at the Visitor’s Center. This is not suitable for strollers, dogs are allowed on a leash and please dress for the weather.  Free family nature program. For […]