October 2016

Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr.,

Steven R. Weems and Vice President Tom Hejl. 

 


Fast-Paced Calvert County Citizens Academy Launches January 2017

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the launch of the first Calvert County Government Citizens Academy for residents interested in learning more about the inner workings of local government. 

From public safety, recreation programs and road maintenance to water service, senior programs, building codes and more, county government performs a vital role in the well-being of our community. The Citizens Academy will offer residents an in-depth look at how government works through an informative, fast-paced, seven-week program starting January 2017. The free initiative features site visits and discussions with county employees who will give residents a unique insight into their daily work.

The 2017 Calvert County Government Citizens Academy program is accepting applications now for up to 25 county residents 18 years of age or older. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-selected basis. Sessions will be held Thursday evenings, Jan. 12-Feb. 23, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. Learn more about the academy schedule and application process online at www.co.cal.md.us/CitizensAcademy or call 410-535-1600, ext. 2201. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.
 

Health Fair Has Free Flu Shots, Rabies Vaccines and More
 
The Calvert County Health Department will host a health fair offering free flu shots to elementary school children and free rabies vaccinations for county pets. Several other services and resources will be available during the Oct. 22 event held at the Calvert County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to noon. 
 
Flu vaccines will be free for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. There will be a $20 fee for all other residents receiving the flu vaccine, and your cats, dogs and ferrets three months and older are eligible for free rabies vaccination. Pets should be in carriers or on leashes and muzzled if necessary. Proof of prior rabies vaccination is required to receive the three-year vaccine. 

Calvert County pet licenses will also be available at the event. Pet licenses are $7 for spayed or neutered pets (proof required) and $20 for those not spayed or neutered. A Calvert County pet license must be renewed every year and is required for all cats and dogs five months and older. Many other resources will be on hand. For more information, call the Calvert County Health Department at 410-535-5400 or 410-535-3922 or visit online at www.calverthealth.org.


Calvert You Are Beautiful Ceremony Recognizes Local Volunteers   


The Board of County Commissioners last month recognized 12 county residents during the Calvert You Are Beautiful awards program. The annual event celebrates Calvert County residents who give generously of their time to charities, museums, hospices, homeless shelters and other service-based agencies in our community. 

Pictured here with their certificates from left are honorees Rhonda Thomas, Thomas Smith, Ruth Mora, Walter Gutowski, Jada E'lyse Scott, Robert Pfeiffer, Catherine Tyler-King, Terri Justin, Rev. Margaret Van Auker and Brian Kimball. Not included in the photo are honorees Veronica Granados and Barbara Mogel. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!


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Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. President
Tom Hejl, Vice President
Mike Hart
Pat Nutter
Steve Weems
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
 
Visitor Center Shifts to Seasonal Schedule

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Information Center returns to its fall/winter seasonal schedule this week. From October through April 30, the center is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  Don't miss your opportunity to shape the county's future. There is one more community workshop scheduled to garner public input on the Comprehensive Plan update process. 

Join your neighbors and let your voice be heard Monday, Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Calvert Marine Museum. Visit FutureCalvert to learn more about the process and participate.


Congratulations to the following new, expanded and relocated businesses in Calvert County. 

Calvert Controls, Inc.
2055 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown

Mrs. Laura's Little Gem's
1731 Lottie Fowler Road, Prince Frederick
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Tractor Supply Co.
3150 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown 

231 Performance and Customs
2520 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick

A Touch of Fiberglass
151 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick 

SJ Johnson, Inc.
5601 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown

151 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick

Marshall's Seafood LLC
2853 West Chesapeake Road, Dunkirk 
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Pal's Daycare
970 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick
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Mrs. Angie's Family Daycare
6130 4th St., Chesapeake Beach
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131 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins
174 Village Center Drive, Lusby




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