Friday, May 4th -- Start the month off right with our ever popular Acoustic Jam on the deck, a blazing fire & refreshments.  Bring your favorite instrument and/or beverage and stay local with us. You don't play an instrument...that's OK...just join us on the deck and enjoy the music of new and experienced musicians.
 
Friday, May 25th -- Starts the beginning of the Memorial Weekend Festivities and the highly anticipated North Beach Art Fair (7th Street Art Fair featuring local juried Artists). Additionally, on the deck of The Wheel come and relax to the magical touch of Christine Webb's (LMT) seated neck and back massages ($5/10 minutes total relaxation & bliss).  Of course, as always, if the excitement is too much, just enjoy the deck with it's blazing fire and refreshments.
 
So if all of the fun and festivities are not enough to entice you to the shop then consider the quality and comfort of our clothing for both men & women and all of the unique and different gifts that we offer.  Let's also mention that here at The Wheel all of our Art & Jewelry is locally produced -- one of a kind pieces by local artists. We will continue to support local businesses because we are a local business. 
 
Some of our newer merchandise: Coolibar Hats/Coverups, Ship Bells, Woodstock Chimes, Hawaii Pali Sandals, our exclusively designed North Beach Tees, Stetson Hats, Bimini Bay Clothing, soft/sustainable bamboo tees, Folkmanis Puppets, greeting cards, spring-line FLAX, Cutter & Buck Polos, Hook & Tackle Silks, Gunther's salsa, Chesapeake Bay Crab Nuts/Spices...etc.
 
 4109 7th Street, North Beach http://www.wheelclothing.com/
 
Sincerely,
 
Your Haberdashers
Celia /Janel
The Wheel Clothing Store

Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes on Saturday, May 19th at 10am.

There will be a dedication for the newly installed Firefighters/EMS Memorial.

The Calvert County Fire and EMS Pipes and Drums will perform the song "Amazing Grace". Reception will follow. Rain or shine.

Location is 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD

Direct all inquires to Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens at 410-257-0544 www.chesapeakehighlands.com

The Town of North Beach is currently gauging interest for a community garden. Community gardens are springing up nationwide as communities transform vacant lots into green spaces. They can be designed to grow flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Community gardens provide numerous benefits, including community development and producing fresh, nutritious food. Email your thoughts and interest on having a community garden in North Beach to drichardson@northbeachmd.org 

Thursday, May 10
10:00-11:00am
Twin Beaches Branch

An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new!

Save The Date 

Saturday Evening, May 5th, 2012 

5:00pm to 10:00pm 

Please join Herrington on the Bay on Cinco de Mayo for a night of great music, auctions, food, and fun on the Chesapeake Bay!!!

Bands on the Bay is a concert and auction fundraiser honoring Jenna Heck and benefiting the Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center. This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 5th from 5-10pm at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven, MD and will feature The Doug Segree Band.

To purchase tickets, make a donation, or sponsor the event, please visit  www.bandsonthebay.org

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards.     

This project recognizes individuals whose volunteer service improves the quality of life for Calvert County citizens and visitors.  Nominated volunteers might be a tour guide at a museum or historic landmark, someone who organizes a local fair, festival or parade, or the person committed to making a difference by giving generously of their time to hospices, hospitals, homeless and other social service agencies.  All nominees must be residents of Calvert County.        

Nomination forms are available online by visiting www.ecalvert.com or by calling the Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to Calvert You Are Beautiful c/o Tammy Loveless, Department of Economic Development, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department of Economic Development by July 13, 2012.        

All Calvert County nominees will be honored at a local awards ceremony sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners in fall 2012; one special nominee will be chosen as the volunteer of the year.  For more information about the Department of Economic Development and services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583, 800-331-9771 or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

Mark your calendars for Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28 for the Town of Chesapeake Beach's first annual Stars & Stripes Festival!

All three days will be jam-packed with free community events honoring the men and women who give so much to protect our freedom. Click for iinfo on the many events scheduled.

Businesses and individuals are encouraged to help support this effort to bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring military personnel. Sponsorships range from just $25 to $2,500.

Everyone is also asked to consider donating supplies for care packages that will be given to wounded warriors.

For more info, please contact Connie O'Dell, Special Events coordinator for the Town of Chesapeake Beach at with any questions at (301) 938-4061.Email: special-events@chesapeake-beach.md.us All donations and sponsorships are needed before April 20.

Seventh Annual Business Appreciation Week Scheduled for May 7-11

This year Business Appreciation Week (BAW) will be held May 7-11 and will feature a host of special events and activities to thank businesses of all sizes for their contributions to the county's economy and quality of life.This year's theme, "Celebrating Calvert County's Local Treasures," will highlight restaurant and retail businesses and their employees.

The week will include special events, workshops and networking activities and personal visits with county business owners by the BOCC and staff from the Department of Economic Development.Schedule of Events (Please note that seating is limited at most events and advanced online registration is required at www.ecalvert.com

Monday, May 7 BAW Evening Kick-Off Reception, invitation only, Boardwalk Café at the Chesapeake Resort & Spa, Chesapeake Beach.

Tuesday, May 8 12:30-4:30 p.m., Company site visits with Ambassador Teams, including BOCC, various locations. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Open House Networking Event, hosted by the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance and the Wilson Ennis Clubhouse; free. Wilson Ennis Clubhouse, 3150 Solomons Island Road North, Huntingtown. Call 866-517-0477 or email info@calvertcountymba.org

Wednesday, May 9, 2012  6-8 p.m., Women's Business Roundtable Networking Event, co-hosted by the Small Business Development Center; free, but seating is limited. College of Southern Maryland, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Room 119, Prince Frederick. Call 301-535-4583 or email kmacadams@csmd.edu

Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:30 a.m.-noon, "Social Media Marketing Made Simple," hosted by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development; free, but seating is limited. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-4583 or email stephejt@co.cal.md.us. ·         5:30-7:30 p.m., Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer, hosted by Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, 132 Main Street, Prince Frederick. Fee: $5.00. Call 410-535-2577; www.calvertchamber.org