Lots of people showed up on January 1, 2012 to take the plunge! Click on the following link to view a photo show of the annual Polar Bear Plunge sponsored by the Town of North Beach!  http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Xn4hw3zb

The Calvert Investigative Team is requesting assistance from the public in regards to an ongoing problem associated with theft of metal from businesses.

Beginning in December 2011, unknown suspects have unlawfully removed copper and other metal from heat pumps and/or air conditioning units.   Once the metal is stolen from the heat pump / air conditioner it is usually taken to a scrap metal recycling location and sold.  With the recent increase in the price received for scraped copper, it is anticipated that additional similar type crimes will occur. 
 
To date, at least five business, located between Prince Frederick and Dunkirk have been victimized. Senior Trooper Keith Greggs, of the Calvert Investigative Team, is handling these ongoing criminal investigations.  
 
The Calvert Investigative Team warns all business owners to be on the look-out for any suspicious behavior.  The individuals committing these types of crimes usually strike during the cover of darkness. 
 
Anyone seeing suspicious behavior is asked to report it immediately to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office at (410) 535-2800, or the Maryland State Police at (410) 535-1400.  Individuals wishing to report information anonymously can do so by telephoning Calvert Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880.   

The Town of Chesapeake Beach has established an Automated Speed Enforcement Program.

This Program includes the use of a speed monitoring system which monitors vehicles in violation of Maryland law TA 21-809, which covers speed violations in designated school zones. 

Chesapeake Beach will begin operation of its Automated Speed Enforcement Program with a 30-day warning period starting on Thursday, January 26th, 2012. The location of the Speed Enforcement System will be within the School Zone associated with Beach Elementary School on Maryland State Highway 261. In accordance with State Law, beginning on Monday, February 27th, 2012, Chesapeake Beach will issue $40.00 civil citations to vehicles that exceed the posted speed limit by twelve (12) miles per hour or more.   

North Beach Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch Meeting
February 20 at 7pm
North Beach Town Hall

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting an electronics recycling collection day on Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two county locations: the Appeal Landfill at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby and Huntingtown High School at 4125 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown.

The event will give Calvert County residents and businesses the opportunity to safely dispose of consumer electronics items free of charge.Common electronics items accepted include computers and printers, cable and satellite receivers, stereos, televisions and monitors, battery backups, fax machines, DVD players, cash registers and point-of-sale systems, scanners, game systems, cell phones, printer cartridges and rechargeable batteries. Collection is limited to Calvert County residents and businesses only. For more information, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, at 410-326-0210 or visit the Calvert County website at www.co.cal.md.us. 

It's not too early to start thinking about your Valentine! 

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and Celebrate is ready to help you surprise your special someone with flowers...roses, tulips, whatever you wish.  Call Pat Carpenter at 703-980-2143 to place your order!

Saturday, February 11, 7pm

Honey's Harvest

7150 Lake Shore Dr, Rose Haven

www.HoneysHarvest.com

Dinner and a Show

Four Course Gourmet Dinner & Performance of "Love Letters" with Karen Lambert and Tim Sayles

Small Plates Dinner Featuring:

Fresh Shucked Oysters on the half-shell and Baked-Crab Imperial stuffed Shrimp served with Rosemount Hunter Valley Chardonnay 

Filet Migon Satay with Chimichurri served with 5 Vinas Tempranillo

Miniature Cheesecake, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Bark served with Chesapeake Roasting Company Gourmet Coffee

$39 per person plus tax and service

And at the Inn at Herrington Harbour...

STILL TIME FOR A FREE JANUARY 2012 EVENING!

In honor of Dr. King, reserve an evening for the month of January 2012 and get the second consecutive evening in January 2012 FREE.  Not valid with any other promotion.  Call to receive this special.

And a Romantic Evening..

Includes Hot Tub Room Saturday Night, Valentine's Dinner, "Love Letters" performance, and breakfast special on Sat-Sun, Feb 11-12 

Package price: $275 for 2 people Call to RSVP! 800-213-9438 x245

Also Coming Up At Honey's Harvest in February:

Muffin Mondays ~ an assortment of muffins for $1.99 each

$2 Buck Cup  Tuesdays ~ Any Cup of Homemade Soup for $2

Wine Wednesdays ~ 15% off all Wine

Thursdays ~ Homebaked Artisan Bread

Fridays ~ 10% off all Liquor, Beer and Wine (stock up for the weekend!)

Saturdays ~ Weekly Special Events

Sundays ~ Build your own Bloody Mary featuring Absolut Vodka $5.99 each

AND!!

Sunday, February 12, 7am-3pm ~ Breakfast Special: Red Velvet Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze and Candied Pecans ~ $6.99

Market Hours: Sun-Thurs 7-7, Fri-Sat 7-8  Deli Hours: Serving breakfast and lunch daily 7-3

410-257-7757

CalvArt Gallery Welcomes Visiting Artists
 
Mary Ida Rolape
& Rose Beitzell
 
"Open Sesame"
This show takes you into the magical world of art freed from the boundaries of realism. It explores fantasy and dreamscapes, and literally sparkles with light and pixie dust!
 
January 4 thru 29

110 S. Solomons Island Road
Prince Frederick, MD

Open Wednesday thru Saturday
11:00 - 5:00 pm

Training for Fruit and Veggie Producers 

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Maryland (UMD) will conduct training for fruit and vegetable producers who want to learn more about implementing good agricultural practices.

Farmers are invited to learn about the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program at a training session to be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, in Barstow.

Training session topics include:·        

Why a GAP program is for ALL fruit and vegetable producers;·        

How implementing a GAP program can assist producers;·        

The basics of GAP including water quality and wildlife issues, compost/manure use, worker hygiene and basic sanitation, and;·         MDA/UMD programs to assist producers in implementing a GAP program.

The training registration fee is $20 per person which includes lunch and training materials.

The GAP training for fruit and vegetable producers is sponsored by the Calvert County Sustainable Agriculture Work Group, the Calvert County Agriculture Commission and the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission.

To RSVP call 410-535-1600, ext. 2337, or email penfieca@co.cal.md.us. For a registration form, visit www.calvertag.com. In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, please call 410-535-4583 to hear a recording on the status of the workshop. 

The College of Southern Maryland's 2012 Leading Edge Awards program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by businesses in Southern Maryland.

The judging panel for the Calvert County Business of the Year Award is comprised of representatives of the Calvert County Economic Development Commission. Nominations must be received by Friday, January 27, 2012, and the winner will be announced by the College of Southern Maryland in May, 2012. Winners will be presented with their awards at the annual awards dinner on June 13, 2012, in Waldorf, MD.

Nominees must: 1) Have a permanent business location with employee(s) in Calvert County, Maryland. 2) Be a business in good standing (properly licensed, up-to-date on all statutory state and local tax liabilities and no outstanding regulatory issues). 3) Have been in operation for a minimum of two years. 4) Submit a nomination package that addresses the award criteria

Applications must be received by January 27, 2012.

The 2012 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available!

The Visitors Guide contains information on shopping, restaurants and county visitor attractions like Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Annmarie Garden, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, historic churches, five local wineries and many other places of interest.
 

The guide also features contact information and details on charter boating, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses, accommodations and biking/hiking trails as well as a listing of major events throughout the year.

To receive free copies of the 2012 Visitors Guide or for more information on county attractions and events, please contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 or 800-331-9771 or via email at info@ecalvert.com. Visit online at www.ecalvert.com