February 15th our speaker will be Maria Dorsett, Business Retention Specialist, Department of Economic Development, Calvert County.  She'll be telling us about the latest programs that Economic Development has and is involved in to help businesses!  We'll be at Herrington Harbour at 8am.
 
March 21st our speaker will be Connie O'Dell, Chair, Chesapeake Beach Stars & Stripes Committee.  This is the group that is organizing the first annual Stars and Stripes celebration of Memorial Day. We'll be at the Rod 'N' Reel at 8am.

Celebrate Love Your Library Month with Friends of Calvert Library!

The Friends are supplying a chocolate KISS for you and postcards that you can send to legislators to TELL them what you love about your library. They will even get the postcards to the legislators for you.
Postcards will be available from February 11-18 at all Calvert Library locations and the Friends will be manning a table all day on Saturday, February 11 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

ALSO there's still time to read the book before Monday for the Twin Beaches sponsored Book Club! 

Monday, February 13
7:00-8:30pm
Contact the library for location of gathering 410-257-2411

With spring just around the corner, it is time once again to let journalists know what's new around the Chesapeake Bay. 

The AAACCVB will be compiling a round-up news release that talks about events, attractions, accommodations, restaurants, retail establishments, and services that are new to the Chesapeake Bay area. If you are affiliated with a new business or an established one that is doing something new, please take a moment to let me know about it.

Please include your street address, website address, and phone number for publication. Information received by Wednesday, February 22, will be considered for inclusion in the release that will be disseminated to approximately 700 travel writers, journalists and media outlets. If you have high resolution images that help to further tell your story, please send them to me as well.

Thank you for all that you do to help promote the Chesapeake Bay area. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best regards,

Susan Steckman
Vice President, Communications
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau
26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-280-0445, Ext. 103
www.visitannapolis.org

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 TODAY!

For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the WWII "On Watch" Memorial Statue in Solomons.

The commemorative bricks are available to memorialize those who served the country during World War II.

The cost of each memorial brick is $100 and all contributions are tax deductible. Bricks will be installed in the fall of 2012 and purchasers will be notified when they are available for viewing.Information on the program and an application are available online at www.co.cal.md.us/News/OnWatch.asp  To learn more, contact Melinda Wood at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565.

The World War II "On Watch" memorial statue is an 8-foot-tall bronze statue by Maryland artist Antonio Tobias Mendez commemorating the people and work done at the Solomons Amphibious Training Base during World War II. This, the nation's first amphibious training facility, was active from 1942 to 1945 and its effect on the area continues to be felt today. The statue was unveiled in August 2007. 

Chesapeake Beach Oysters & You FREE presentation - This is an opportunity to learn about the ongoing efforts of Chesapeake Beach to help restore the Bay through oyster cultivation and reef restoration.  Come learn why this project is so important and what you can do to help. The presentation starts at 2:00 pm at the Northeast Community Center on Sunday, February 12, 2012 and is sponsored by the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum

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...

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

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