CalvART Gallery Presents:  Music from the Soul

Paintings by Mimi Little
Glass Art by Ray & Phyllis Noble
Opening Reception Saturday, May 12
 5:00 - 8:00 pm
 
Show Runs
 May 10 - June 3
  
CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick, MD presents "Music From the Soul" opening May 10th. Ray Noble, Phyllis Noble and Mimi Little use their mediums of glass and paint to explore their feelings and their love of music. Sensational hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Kevin Brooks will be providing soulful music for the evening.
More Info: (410) 535-9252

 110 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick

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 Women's Business Roundtable is an open forum where professional women network and learn from each other.  Everyone in attendance has an opportunity to speak about the following theme...

Theme: Future trends and technology in marketing, is your business ahead of schedule or living in the past
 
Sponsored by the Southern Region Small Business Development Center and the Calvert County Economic Development Office 
 
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick
Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road
Prince Frederick, MD  20678
 
Cost:  FREE
Light refreshments will be served
 
Seating is limited.  Contact: Kathy MacAdams to see if there is any room left.
Small Business Development Center - Southern Region
410-535-4583
kmacadams@csmd.edu 

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!

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 info on the many events scheduled.

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

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