During Virtual Graduation Ceremony Watch Party The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 470 candidates for 462 associate degrees and 214 certificates during its 61st Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 29. The 2020 graduating class boasts several unique characteristics, chief among them that they are the first CSM graduates to turn their tassels in a […]
Learn the Facts About Fire Behavior in Maryland
Wildfire Statistics Wildfires are a common occurrence in Maryland. In an average year, the Maryland Forest Service responds to an average of 325 wildfires that burn more than 3,200 acres of forest, brush, and grasses. Fire departments respond to over 5,000 wildfire incidents per year. While some wildfires in Maryland can burn hundreds or even […]
Wildfire Risk Heightens as Spring Approaches
Maryland on Alert for Dangerous Conditions Spring wildfire season has begun in Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents across the state to prepare and help prevent wildfires. Wildfire occurrence is highest in the spring when forest fuels are the driest and weather conditions — warm, dry, and windy — are most […]
CSM Spring Choral Concert Prince Frederick
7:30 p.m., May 3. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The CSM Chorale and CSM Chamber Choir will perform a spring concert of traditional, contemporary and popular choral pieces. Admission is $5 in advance, $7 the day of the concert; $5 seniors/military with ID/youth […]
Visitor Center Expands Spring and Summer Hours
Spring and summer is when visitors begin streaming back to Calvert County for vacations, day trips and a variety of fun activities for the entire family. To help tourists, motorists and boaters with travel plans, directions and general information, Calvert County’s visitor information center is expanding its hours of operation beginning May 1 through Sept. […]
Southern Maryland Bulldogs Holding Tryouts
The Southern Maryland Bulldogs are holding open tryouts for their Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 team. We are looking for player ages ages 7 U to 19 U We are also looking for coaches. If you’re interested in joining an already fantastic organization and coaching staff let us know. Dog Pound Address: 50 Jibsail Drive Prince […]
Another Record Spring Turkey Harvest in Maryland
Garrett County Lead State with 429 Birds The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that hunters reported harvesting 4,175 wild turkeys during the 2017 regular spring and junior hunt turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 8 percent higher than 2016 (3,874) and marked the third consecutive record harvest in the state. It is also […]
Statewide Spring Turkey Hunting Takes Off April 18
Youths Offered Preseason Hunting Weekend The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites young hunters to kick off the spring turkey season with a statewide Junior Turkey Hunt Day April 15. The regular spring turkey season for all hunters will run from April 18 through May 23 statewide. “Wild turkeys are generally abundant throughout most of […]
Grower’s Weekend: April 30th and May 1st!
Celebrate Spring at Sotterley! Garden Guild Plant Sale – The Garden Guild is proud to invite the public to the 18th annual Plant Sale, running on April 30th from 9am to 2pm and on May 1st from noon to 3 pm! Their invaluable support keeps this wonderful National Historic Landmark open to the public and […]
Spring Art Classes Now Available
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, offers a variety of classes for both adults and children. Advance registration is required, so please call (410) 326-4640, email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org, or visit www.annmariegarden.org for detailed information. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Members receive a discount! Adult Classes: Sewing The Sea Join instructor Erica Daley […]