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Tuesday-Wednesday, March 1-2
Artists in Action: Temporary Studio Experience
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Friday, March 4
First Free Friday
5-8 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
Friday, March 4
Bees are Not Optional
7-9 p.m.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Saturday, March 5
Insect Hotels
10-11:30 a.m.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Live Music
7:30-10 p.m.
The Westlawn Inn Restaurant
Friday, March 11
Chesapeake Oyster Book Talk and Signing: Katie Livie
7-8:30 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
Saturday, March 12
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2-8 p.m.
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
Friday-Sunday, March 18-April 24
Artists in Action 2016: Gallery Show and Sale
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Friday-Sunday, March 18-April 24
Art Exhibit: Color & Light Society
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Friday-Sunday, March 18-July 24
Threads: A Sampling of Fiber Art
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Saturday, March 19
Barking at the Moon: Coyotes in Calvert
1-2:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Sunday, March 20
Discovering Spring Poetry Reading
2-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Mondays, March 21 & 28
Monday Memories Tour
10 a.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Monday-Thursday, March 21-24
Spring Has Sprung! Bring Your Sprouts!
Noon
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Tuesday, March 22
School's Out Adventure: Mud Monsters!
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Wednesday-Thursday, March 23-24
Spring Bio Blitz: Teen Overnight
10 a.m.-9 a.m.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Thursday, March 24
Little Minnows with special guest Elaine Ann Allen
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
Tuesday, March 29
Prothonotary Warbler Information Session
9-11 a.m.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
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Calvert Library offers complimentary or reduced-price passes to more than 20 participating community partners, including museums, wineries, parks and more. All you need is a library card!
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Discoveries Along the Patuxent Wine Trail
As the Maryland wine industry matures, Calvert County is  proving to be a
compelling destination for wine lovers. The local climate - comparable to Italy's Tuscany region - and the talents of the county's wine makers are yielding some of the state's best offerings.
Explore the unique venues and distinct flavors produced by Calvert County's five wineries along the Patuxent Wine Trail. Do not miss new vintages highlighting the Italian
 Barbera grape beginning in March at Fridays Creek Winery in Owings. W
hile you are there, amble through the gallery of local art. At Cove Point Winery, sample from among 30 different varieties of wines. Taste the award-winning releases at Solomons Island Winery. Stay a while at Running Hare Vineyard or Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery to listen to local musicians perform. There is something for everyone in this thriving wine scene.
Visit Calvert County's wineries in person or online.
775 Cove Point Road, Lusby
3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings
8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
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Planning the Peerless Wedding
Love is in the air as we look toward spring and the start of  wedding season. Now is the time to make plans, book venues and check out the latest trends at bridal shows. These shows are great opportunities for getting inspired, learning about local vendors and finding bargains.
Southern Maryland Bridal Showcase
Sunday, Feb. 21, 12-3 p.m.
Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center & Marina
155 Holiday Drive, Solomons
410-326-6311
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Meet local vendors and enjoy a strolling fashion show by Today's Bride & Formal Wear. Features food and cake tastings, live music, door prizes and a grand prize all-inclusive wedding reception at the Holiday Inn Solomons for up to 75 guests.
Calvert Bridal Expo
Sunday, March 6, 12-3 p.m.
Hall at Huntingtown
4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown
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Attend the fastest-growing and most comprehensive bridal show in Calvert County. Meet with the best in local wedding professionals. Door prizes given out every 15 minutes beginning at 1 p.m.
Bridal Show
Saturday, March 19, 2-5 p.m.
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach
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Plan your wedding while sampling champagne, delicious hors d'oeuvres and exquisite foods at Maryland's favorite waterfront resort, just 25 minutes south of Annapolis. Preview the new South Beach wedding site. Purchase tickets online.
The Perigeaux Bridal Experience
Saturday, April 24, 1-4 p.m.
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-2710
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This inaugural is a boutique wedding experience for newly engaged couples featuring curated vendors. See the region's top emerging wedding professionals to create a unique bridal experience. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with in an intimate, fun and relaxed setting. Advance ticket purchase is required; general admission and VIP admission options are available.
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Time to Eat
Restaurant Week 2016 Is On 
Bring your appetite to Calvert County for Restaurant Week 2016. From February 19-28, local restaurateurs will be offering new dishes and special pricing to entice and surprise. Visit online for full details, menus, prize drawing information and more.
And There's More ...
Still hungry? Head to the Calvert Marine Museum Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., as author John Shields features his book "Chesapeake Bay Cooking." Shields, the chef at Gertrude's in the Baltimore Museum of Art, will give a cooking demonstration and offer samples of Pauleen's Seafood Gumbo and cornbread. Visit the Museum Store for cookbooks, home décor, jewelry, wearables, specialty food items and more.
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