Have you ever wanted to captain or crew an iconic skipjack? Come and join the crew of the
Dee of St. Mary's at the Calvert Marine Museum! Join us for an information session on Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the boat basin.

No prior sailing experience is necessary for crew as training sessions will be conducted on board. We'll cover the basics of sailing a classic skipjack, as well as handling weather and accommodating passengers. Captains who are rated as Masters with sailing endorsement are encouraged.

Training will begin in just a few short weeks! If you are interested, email Mindy Quinn at quinnmk@co.cal.md.us or call 410-326-2042, ext. 23.

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Calvert County Planning Commission are seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Huntingtown Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Two upcoming events will give residents opportunities to learn more and offer input.

An informational meeting Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m., at Huntingtown High School will offer details on the proposed amendments. The BOCC and the Planning Commission will then hold a joint public hearing on the amendments Tuesday, April 1, 7 p.m., also at Huntingtown High School, where official public comment will be solicited.

Proposed Huntingtown Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance changes could modify the extent and location of the wooded buffer along the town center's eastern boundary, setbacks from roads, and setbacks for principal structures and accessory structures. For a more extensive description of the proposed amendments, visit the county website's Public Hearings page.

At the March 26 informational meeting, county staff will present the amendment options and be available to answer questions.Oral comments for the official public record may only be provided at the April 1 public hearing. Written comments may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. April 1 to the Department of Community Planning and Building by email to pz@co.cal.md.us or fax to 410-414-3092; or to Planning Commission Chairman Maurice Lusby, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

The Calvert County Health Department is sponsoring rabies clinics in the coming weeks, offering free rabies vaccinations for county pets.

Free clinics will be held at Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings, on Saturday, April 5; Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, on Saturday, April 12; and Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby, on Saturday, May 3.

Clinics will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. Proof of prior vaccination is required to receive the three-year vaccine. Eligible pets include cats, dogs and ferrets in carriers or on leashes and muzzled if necessary. Feral or stray animals cannot be accommodated.

Calvert County pet licenses will also be available at the rabies clinics. Pet licenses are $7 for spayed or neutered pets (proof required) and $20 for those not spayed or neutered.

Does someone in your community do a great job of recording its history and memories of longtime residents? Has a homeowner you know completed an impressive restoration project?

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners wants to recognize the people who have worked to preserve Calvert County heritage and historic properties with the 26th annual Calvert County Historic Preservation Awards.