Mothers' Day Outing in Myrtle Point Park

Annual Mother's Day Outing at Myrtle Point Park, Sunday, May 11th 1 p.m - 3 p.m. Bob Boxwell will lead his traditional Mother's Day Walk. Take a leisurely stroll around Myrtle Point Park. A chance to look for birds, wildflowers, animal tracks, and whatever else catches your eyes, ears or nose. Meet in the grass parking lot on the left as you enter the park. For more information call Bob at 410-394-1300

First Free Fridays at Calvert Marine Museum

Summer Fun Skating Camps at Capital Clubhouse

Department of Community Services

Nature Nuts at National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden

NATURE NUTS
3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to Noon
April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$5.00 Members, $6.00 Non-Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5
Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm’s Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Each month has a different theme, such as Earth Day or Rain Gardens.
The Museum Garden is an educational garden designed for learning about the crops of Maryland, and how these crops relate to both the natural environment and the people of many cultures. In this small garden, there are hundreds of different vegetables and herbs. Some were garden plants brought here from cool areas of Europe and were treasured by the English settlers. Others originated in Africa and were known to African-Americans who played a large part in the agricultural history of Maryland, sometimes as slaves and then as farmers and farm laborers.
There are a number of interesting points to be considered when visiting the Museum Garden:
§         Heirloom crop varieties are grown and their seed is saved to preserve priceless genetic diversity.
§         In some places, modern varieties of crops are grown adjacent to heirloom varieties to demonstrate plant biodiversity and how people have selected and developed crop varieties to fit the changing needs of farmers and consumers.
§         The main part of the garden is divided into three sections: “Crops of the Americas,” “Crops Brought from Europe” and “Crops Brought from Africa.” There are also smaller beds planted in groupings of specialty herbs and flowers, medicinal, and culinary and plants used for dye and sundry purposes.
§         The crops in each of the larger plots are cultivated differently, to suggest variations in cultivation practices that may have been used by the different peoples who originally grew the crops. The crops of the Americas are grown in hills as the native peoples of this region grew their crops. The crops from Europe are grown in raised beds in straight rows to note gardening trends in that part of the world. The crops of Africa are grown in different patterns including a circle, as is done in some parts of Africa to this day.
“We are excited to be offering a children’s gardening program this year. Nature Nuts will allow children to learn about the environment in a hands-on way, and they’ll each take home a craft project as a memento of their day,” says Kathy Talbot, Manager of Special Events and Training at the Accokeek Foundation. Themes will vary monthly and each program will provide a truly unique and engaging learning experience.
Please contact Kathy Talbot at ktalbot@accokeek.org or at 301.283.2113 to register. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about this and other events or classes, please visit the Accokeek Foundation’s web site at www.accokeek.org.

Belly Dance Cruise

Ever wanted to go on a cruise and take belly dance classes. Well here is your chance to do both. Husbands or boyfriends are welcome to join us on the cruise. The cruise sails from Port of Miami , FL with stops Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Ocho Rios and 3 Full Days of Dance Workshops!! Workshop Information: Beginner classes will be offered for anyone wishing t o learn the awesome art of belly dance! This class is strictly for beginners…no experience necessary!! Each day at Sea we will offer dance programs which include: *belly dance workshops each day at sea (beginner and Advanced Skills) *private casual dance party Wednesday evening *Friday night Hafla Show with solo and group performances - all are welcome to perform! Exact workshop & Hafla schedule will be provided prior to sailing. Please bring your own hip scarves, veils, zills and other costuming. Visit http://bellydancecruise.smdsinglessocial.com/index.htm for more info.

Quality Street Kitchen and Catering - New Cooking Class Schedule

Where in St. Mary's County can you find Italian, Indian, Vegetarian, Spanish, Mexican, and classic and elegant American dishes all at the same location? Quality Street Kitchen and Catering at 41675 Fenwick Street in historic Leonardtown would be the answer. Quality Street is offering a series of instructional cooking classes for whatever skill level you may be at. We have invited chef's from a number of local businesses including the Back Creek Inn B&B, Blue Heron B&B, Corbel's (The new restaurant opening in Leonardtown!), the Broome-Howard House, Vincenzo's, Casey Jones in La Plata, Jaycees in Waldorf, Ruddy Duck, CD's Café, The Dry Dock and the Woodland's Grille to name a few. We also have cooking enthusiasts from various walks of life that have approached us, spent time in our demonstration kitchen showing us their skills who are included in a very robust spring/summer schedule. Don't forget Teen's Night where 13 to 18 year olds take over the kitchen and learn from the best! We are offering our first lunchtime class as well!

We have a comprehensive schedule posted at our web site which includes themes, a detailed menu, and information about our guest chefs, along with dates, time and cost. These are designed that whatever gets prepared is served accompanied by a suitable beverage. If you are hands-on, you can assist in the preparation, or you can sit back, ask questions and enjoy watching as the meals unfold. Please take time to go out to our web site to review the current listing of classes: www.qualitystreetcatering.com. You can reach us at 301-997-0700. We will gladly answer any of your questions and provide you with a class schedule if you stop by the store between 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday, or Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Quality Street Kitchen & Catering is a multi-dimensional business serving Southern Maryland with kitchen culinary products, classes to advance your food preparation skills, and catering for you or your place of business. We look forward to an opportunity to serve you!

Cheers, Jumps & Stunts Cheerleading Class

Department of Community Services Announces

Competitive Cheerleading at Elite Gymnastics & Dance Recreation Center

Department of Community Services Announces

COSMIC Symphony Set to Begin 2007-2008 Season

COSMIC Symphony, Southern Maryland’s only community orchestra, announces its twelfth concert season. Under the direction of world renowned conductor, Vladimir Lande, COSMIC combines performances featuring the best in local talent with renowned guest artists.   Highlights of the season include music from Harry Potter, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, winners of the Young Artist Competition, and guest performances by National Symphony cellist Jorge Espinoza, and classical saxophonist Gary Louie.

COSMIC’s Opening Night Hospice Benefit entitled Some Things Divine, will be presented in St. Mary’s County at 7 pm on Saturday, November 3, at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, and at 4 pm on Sunday, November 4, in Calvert County at Huntingtown High School. The concerts include John Williams’ Harry Potter Suite, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto (featuring National Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jorge Espinoza), Steven Gerber’s Spirituals for String Orchestra and Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, as well as the premiere performance of the COSMIC Flute Choir.  Mr. Gerber will be on hand to sign copies of his recent CD featuring Spirituals, recorded in Russia by the St. Petersburg Symphony conducted by Vladimir Lande. Children dressed as a Harry Potter character will be admitted free of charge.  Special pricing for this concert is set at $35.00 for family, $20 for individuals and $18 for seniors (55+), students, special needs and military patrons.  A $10.00 donation from each ticket sold will benefit St. Mary’s Hospice House. 

Sunday, December 2, COSMIC Symphony presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker featuring Donetsk Ballet National Ballet of the Ukraine, and local Southern Maryland dance company, Ballet Caliente.  This full cast full stage production includes lavish costumes and sets. Performance times are 1 pm and 6 pm at Huntingtown High School.  Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 if purchased at the performance.

February brings Family Fare with a Youthful Flair when winners of the fourth annual Young Artist Competition perform with COSMIC Symphony. Join COSMIC for two family favorites, Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals and Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice.  The performances are at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County on Saturday, February 23, at 7 pm, and at Huntingtown High School, Sunday, February 24, at 4 pm.

COSMIC’s grand finale, To B & B & B!, features Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Bizet’s Carmen Fantasie for Solo Saxophone featuring the world’s preeminent classical saxophonist Gary Louie, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).  COSMIC will continue its tradition of combining the visual arts with performance with its “Do You See What I HEAR?” project showcasing artworks created by area students.  The performances are at Great Mills High School, Saturday, May 17, at 7 pm, and at Huntingtown High School, Sunday, May 18, at 4 pm. 

Season tickets are $75.00 family, $35.00 individual, $30.00 for seniors (55+), students, special needs and military patrons.  Nutcracker performances are a separate ticketed event.  Tickets for all performances are on sale now and are available online at http://www.cosmicmusic.org or by calling 301-373-5277. Individual concert tickets are also available at local businesses: in St. Mary’s County at Musically Yours, Strings, Allegro Music and Stevens’ Studio and in Calvert County at Maerten’s Fine Jewelry, Dickinson Jewelers and Educate and Celebrate. 

For more information on COSMIC and the 2007-2008 Season, visit www.cosmicmusic.org.

Sea Scout Ship 548 Meeting

Sea Scout Ship 548, for teen boys and girls in Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert Counties, meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Avenue. Youth and adults interested in fun, adventure and water related activities are encouraged to attend. Visit www.SeaScoutShip548.com for upcoming activites and info or call Doug at 410-326-4291. Transportation can be provided from Solomons and along the route.

Hard Bargain Players present "Proof" by David Auburn

HARD BARGAIN PLAYERS presents PROOF by David Auburn directed by James D. Watson at the Hard Bargain Farm Outdoor Amphitheatre 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, Maryland Fridays and Saturdays, August 10 through 25, 2007.

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Proof is a captivating story of family, love, loss and numbers. When math protégé Catherine has to drop out of school to look after her mentally ill father, Robert - the mathematical pioneer of his generation - opportunities for study and exploration seem to be slipping through her fingers. But the arrival of Hal, a former student who is determined to extract any bit of leftover genius from the scribblings in Robert's papers, draws them into a complex and consuming problem that will lead Catherine either to self discovery or madness.

cast Catherine: MISSY BELL Robert: BILL GRAVES Claire: KAREN LANGE Hal: TREY THOMAS production team Director: JAMES D. WATSON Stage Manager: MEL GILPIN Set Designer: JAMES D. WATSON Costume Designer: MELODY SCIARRATTA Lighting Designer: APRIL D. WEIMER Performances are at 8:00 p.m.; seating begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Reservations are not required but are available by phone at (301) 392-9901 or online at www.hbplayers.org. HBP is an outdoor amphitheatre and the players perform rain or shine. Shows are only cancelled in the event of severe weather conditions. Umbrellas are encouraged. In the event of rain, the amphitheatre now has covered seats available -- so be sure to arrive early to sit under cover! Comfortable clothing and bug spray are also highly recommended. Getting to the Farm is easy -- it's just minutes from the Beltway and the Indian Head Highway. Use one of the below links to get you there. Google Maps : http://www.google.com/maps?q=2001+Bryan+Point+Rd,+Accokeek,+MD+20607,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title Directions: http://www.hbplayers.org/hbp-directions.html See you at the Farm!