This year marks the 20th anniversary of United Way of Calvert County's Day of Caring, a community wide volunteerism event, held on Wednesday, September 10th.

Every second Wednesday of September, local businesses show their commitment to being a good neighbor by donating a paid workday for their employees to engage in meaningful volunteer projects at United Way partner agencies. The annual Day of Caring began in 1994 with only 100 volunteers, many of them from the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, and since then it has nearly tripled in size.

Projects can involve painting, replacing flooring, distributing food, or assisting elderly or disabled clients, among other tasks. Volunteers demonstrate their company's dedication to serving the community while they learn more about the impact of the agency's work.

This year, Bayside Toyota will be hosting a 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration event on September 10th at 8:00 a.m. at the Bayside Toyota showroom in Prince Frederick. The celebration will include a continental breakfast courtesy of Maryland Country Caterers, recognition of local corporate partners, giveaways like Live United t-shirts and an official send off from the Calvert County Commissioners.

Day of Caring is made possible by the support of underwriting sponsors Bayside Toyota and Mar-Ber Development Corp. To find out how your business or organization can get involved in Day of Caring or to sign up for this year's event, visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org/day-caring, email uwadmin@unitedwaycalvert.org, or call 410-535-2000. In just one day, you can make your community a brighter place for everyone to live and work.

As summer winds down to a close, it is time to start thinking about our Calvert Conversations!

The first one will be Thursday, Sept. 4, 10-11 am.

The rest will all fall on the 2nd Thursday each month:

Oct.9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar 12, Apr. 9,  May 14.

On Sept. 4, we will be talking about "Back to School"!  Please bring your memories of heading back to school!  We will also talk about education in Calvert County, particularly in the Twin Beaches .

Joanie, Manager, Calvert Library, Twin Beaches Branch

On August 8, 2014, the Chesapeake Beach Water Park Aquatics Team received its final Unannounced Operational Audit for 2014 from their Aquatic Safety Management Company, Ellis & Associates Incorporated. Both Mayor Bruce Wahl and General Manager, Marilyn VanWagner are proud of the Aquatics Team. This Season the lifeguards were led by Aquatics Safety Manager Billy Saunders and the team received a facility score of "EXCEEDS" for the third time this season. This qualifies the Chesapeake Beach Water Park for the first time ever to receive this Safety Award, which only comes with a season of perfect Operational Audits.

If you or someone you know would like to join this Aquatics Team for the 2015 season, visit chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com to apply starting December 1st. When you visit the park next year look for the Safety Award, which they will proudly display! Safety is the #1 priority for this park and it shows!

I cordially invite you to join us for "Mayor's Night Out" on September 8, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall. "Mayor's Night Out" is an informal gathering of citizens and Town Staff members held monthly on the first Monday.

This is an excellent opportunity for learning what is new and current in Town affairs. Staff department heads are available if you have specific questions about procedures, utilities, events, etc. Beginning with the September meeting, we will include short visual presentations that highlight Chesapeake Beach "Happenings".

We are anxious to hear what local business owners as well as homeowners think about our Town; what can we do to help you? These meetings are perfect networking opportunities. The informal atmosphere allows one to just sit around and chat as opposed to the formality of the monthly Town Council Meetings.

The topic of general discussion at the September meeting will be, "What can be reasonably done during the next year to enhance the image and reality of the Town as one of the best places in Maryland to live, work or visit?" Please join us.

Sincerely,

Bruce A. Wahl

Mayor

Christmas in April Calvert County repairs and improves homes for low-income homeowners, particularly those of the elderly, disabled and families with children.  This year the organization worked on thirty-four homes.  There is no cost to the homeowner who is approved for the program, but they encourage able-bodied residents and family members to assist.  Eligibility criteria and applications are available on their website:  www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org and their phone number is (410) 535-9044.  The deadline for receipt of applications is September 30, 2014.