May 8, 2014

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New and Renewing BBG Members
  

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Stars and Stripes in Chesapeake Beach - take part!
  

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The Stars and Stripes Festival is coming right up in Chesapeake Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Chesapeake Beach and North Beach businesses and community members are encouraged to decorate their businesses and homes in a patriotic manner for the weekend (and prizes!) Decorations should be up by Friday, May 23rd for judging.

 

 

CLICK HERE for information on all the activities going on that weekend!

 

 

  
  

 

Pitch your business to Shark Tank
  

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Pitch Your Business to the Shark Tank

  
On Friday, May 9, Shark Tank will hold an open casting call at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University in partnership with the School of Business and 47 ABC (WMDT).  Entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to do a one-minute pitch of their business/product/idea.
  
The taping will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Perdue Hall, South Salisbury Boulevard (Business Route 13), Salisbury, Md.
  
Entrepreneurs should bring a completed application packet. The packet, along with business advice and Q&A interviews with the Sharks, can be found online.
  
For further information, call Kathleen McLain at 410-742-4747, ext. 303.

 

 

 

Remembrance Ceremony at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens
  

 

Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes on Saturday, May 17th at 10am. The event will be held at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens located at 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD.

 

Reception will follow. Rain or shine. Direct all inquiries to 410-257-0544. www.chesapeakehighlands.com

 

 

MyCalvertMaps



Take a virtual tour of Calvert County's natural resources, plan a weekend hiking trip or see how the county has changed over the last 100 years using MyCalvertMaps, a new online, interbusiness_people2.jpgactive geographic information system featuring powerful maps that easily run on any desktop computer, tablet or mobile device.

 

MyCalvertMaps include a wealth of information available at the click of a mouse or tap of a mobile device screen. Users can find historic sites, demographics, flood plain information and even the locations of recreation areas like boat launch sites, sports fields and parks.

 

Historic Sites Map

Property and Topography Map

Facilities Guide

Critical Area Map

Flood Hazard Map

Recreational Facilities Map

Demographic Map

Voter Map

 

For information on MyCalvertMaps, call the Calvert County Department of Technology Services at 410-535-1600, ext. 2511, or visit the Calvert County website.

 

 

 

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SIGN UP FOR A SEAT IN THE BBG BOAT OR BE A VENDOR AT THE 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Races!

  

The 2nd Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival is back in North Beach on Saturday, June 21st!

700 paddlers and 3,000+ spectators will line the boardwalk for a day of fun and excitement. You will enjoy a family friendly atmosphere, local vendors, and more! Best of all, you will be part of our community coming together to support End Hunger In Calvert County.
  • TEAM REGISTRATION:
     Registration for the BBG Team HERE!  We're looking for an athletic volunteer to take a spot in the BBG Dragon Boat for a BBG member who will need to be working in her own business that day. If you - or someone you know - would like to be a rower (she has already paid for the slot, so this would not cost you anything) please email president@baybusinessgroup.org

 

 

 

North Beach House and Garden Tour - June 1st
  

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The 29th Annual House and Garden Tour and Art Show will be held Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 1 to 5 pm. The tour begins at St. Anthony's Church parking lot on Chesapeake Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets in North Beach. Parking is free and a free air-conditioned shuttle will be available for transportation between various tour stops. Tour guides/brochures ($10 per person) may be purchased in advance at Nice & Fleazy Antiques and Sisters' Corner, both in North Beach, and at St. Anthony's parking lot the day of the tour. For further information, please call Sally Donaldson at 401.286.3988 or Norma Jean Smith at 443.964.4087.

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival
  

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Adult Day Care of Calvert County invites you to the Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival - This is Fun, Southern Maryland Style! June 7-8, 2014

 

Come out and help us celebrate 2 days of great fun while supporting Southern Maryland's Local charities, Wineries, Artists and Musicians.

Activities include Maryland Wine Tasting, Craft Beers, BBQ, Arts and Crafts, a Kid's Zone, Hot Air Balloon Rides and much more.

 

All wrapped around some of the greatest music from National, Regional and Local Musicians.

 

Use code: ADULT when buying tickets (2-day pass before May 15 = $25, then $40) to send a portion of the ticket sales to Adult Day Care of Calvert County. Thank you! http://somdsunmusicfest.org/tickets/ 

 

 

 

 

 
  

 

 National Women's Health Week Expo - Free Screenings

 

 

  
  

 

 BBG Meetings - New Year, New Locations!

 

 

 

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Save the Dates!
  
In 2014, the Bay Business Group will be holding meetings at North Beach Town Hall and the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach in addition to the Rod 'N' Reel, Herrington on the Bay, and Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Hotel. 
  
Here's the complete BBG meeting schedule for 2014.: http://www.baybusinessgroup.org/2014-bbg-meetings/
  
Please add these dates and times to your calendars now and watch the BBG website, Facebook page and Twitter for agendas and updates!

BBG Members - get your info into the BBG E-News for FREE
  
Current BBG Members can list business information, specials and upcoming events for FREE in the BBG E-news. Email your info to thebaybusinessgroup@gmail.com or hilarydailey@gmail.com to get your info in next week's issue!