There won’t be any ponies paddling from Assateague Island to Chincoteague this year thanks to COVID-19, according to a spokeswoman for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. The 2020 Chincoteague Island Pony Swim set for July 29 has officially been scrapped, as well as the Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival and the pony penning celebration. “It’s ALL […]
Harry the Hospice Hog Raises $7,000 for Calvert Hospice
The Irelands are a family of farmers, raising hogs for several generations. Sons TJ, age 16, and Colby, age 14, are active in 4-H and show their animals at the Calvert County Fair each year. In August of this year TJ told his parents that he was interested in donating the proceeds from one of […]
FOP Lodge #109 Holds Cash Bash Fundraiser
On October 19, 2019, Fop Lodge #109 along with the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 held a fun event at the Elks Lodge in Prince Frederick. It was their First Annual Cash Bash to benefit the Benevolence Fund. Not only were cash prizes awarded, but the event also included a cornhole tournament, 50/50 raffles, a silent […]
7th Annual Breakfast at Sniffany’s
Brunch & Benefit Auction On May 19th, 2019, Breakfast at Sniffany’s will be celebrating their seventh annual fundraiser brunch for people and their pooches. To date, this event has raised over $55,000 for local animal rescue groups in Southern Maryland. With your help, we hope to make this our biggest year yet. Breakfast at Sniffany’s […]
Bids for Kids Auction Begins April 15
Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their seventh annual Bids for Kids online charity auction April 15 – May 1, 2019. The online fundraiser features over 120 auction items including theatre, symphony and concert tickets, wine tastings, hotel getaways, tickets to sporting events, retail and […]
Children’s Aid 2018 Holiday Auction
Children’s Aid Inc excited to offer a Holiday Auction for the first time! This “mini” event will be run December 1 – 9, 2018. Bidders can bid on the items online from the comfort of their home for themselves or for gifts. Winners will have the option of picking up their auction items in Prince […]
Bids for Kids Auction Begins April 12, 2018
Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their annual Bids for Kids online charity auction April 12 – May 1, 2018. The online fundraiser features over 130 auction items including many items that would make fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Theatre, symphony and […]
Park Hosts Annual 18th Century Market Fair
Fort Frederick State Park Hosts Annual 18th Century Market Fair Shoppe until Ye Drop April 26-29 History fans will delight in visiting the 18th century Market Fair at Fort Frederick State Park. The annual event features entertainment, food and merchants from the colonial time period adjacent to the park’s historic stone fort built during the […]
Gala in the Garden: The Summer of Love
June 10, 2017 at 6:30 pm It’s the 50th Anniversary of that fateful summer that brought us Jerry Garcia & the Grateful Dead, and Grace Slick & the Jefferson Airplane. Channel your inner hippie when you join us for an incredible evening celebrating the Summer of Love! Enjoy incredible live auction items and delicious food, […]
Bids for Kids Auction Ends May 1, 2017
Children’s Aid, Inc, a non-profit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their annual Bids for Kids online charity auction April 12 – May 1, 2017. The online fundraiser features over 100 auction items including many items that would make fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Theatre, symphony and […]