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"Passionate Broadway" With Clare O'Shea Postponed

(10/10/2008) Posted By: Janine Naus

Dear Friends of Twin Beach Players, Clare O'Shea has postponed her Oct.10, and Oct. 11, "Passionate Broadway" performances due to a bronchial infection. Her vocal production is impaired as a result. She expressed to me how disappointed she is to make this announcement but is hopeful to reschedule possibly in early November. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates (to be announced soon). Please check www.twinbeachplayers.org for the latest information. Ticket holders who are unable to attend the rescheduled date(s) may obtain a refund by contacting Janine at info@twinbeachplayers.org. Twin Beach Players will announce the venue and rescheduled dates as soon as the information is available. Let's send some warm and bright wishes to Clare...in hopes that she blooms into good health soon. Thank you so much for your continued support for arts and culture in our community! Sincerely, Janine Naus President, Twin Beach Players (443) 624-1451

Craft Fair

(10/4/2008) Posted By: M. Chaney

The Sewing Seeds of Kindness ministry group is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lexington Park United Methodist Church on Great Mills Road just outside Pax River Gate 2. There will be numerous crafters, a silent auction, a white elephant sale, and a bake sale. Admission is free and all are welcome!

SevereWeather Warnings

(9/29/2008) Posted By: St. Mary's Department of Public Safety

St. Mary's County now has a Weather Warning System that can alert residents when a Weather Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. It can allow you time to protect your family and home from the oncoming severe weather. To receive Severe Weather Warnings for Tornado's, Flash Floods and Severe Thunderstorms on your home or cell phone go to http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycodered.asp or call the Department of Public Safety at 301-475-4200 Option 6 Option 3.

CERT Trainers Needed

(9/29/2008) Posted By: St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety

St. Mary's County is in the process of starting Community Emergency Response Team's to help prepare yourself, your family and neighbors in the event of a disaster. We are in need of individuals who would like to become CERT Trainers. These trainers will help to create a team within their area of expertise or within their community/neighborhoods. Please contact Stanely Williams at 301-475-4200 Extension 2113 for more information or visit our web-site at http://www.stmarysmd.com/Emergencycomm/cert.asp.

"Return to the Forbidden Planet" showing @ TNT!

(9/21/2008) Posted By: The Newtowne Players

The Newtowne Players Present Rock Musical Return to the Forbidden Planet by Bob Carlton, November 7-23, 2008 LEXINGTON PARK, MD - The Newtowne Players Announce Upcoming Production of 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' Return to the Forbidden Planet, an award winning musical by Bob Carlton, is often referred to as Shakespeare's forgotten Rock and Roll Masterpiece. It is loosely based on the 1956 film Forgotten Planet, while the plot is derived from The Tempest. This journey into hyperspace is set to classic 1950's and '60's hits, such as: Great Balls of Fire, Wipeout, and Good Vibrations. This zany musical adventure is sure to delight and entertain the entire family. The Newtowne Players will perform Return to the Forbidden Planet Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 7-23, 2008. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Performances are held at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park, Md. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students, senior citizens and military, and $10 for children. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Light refreshments and beverages are also available for purchase at the theatre. You can make reservations for the show by calling 301-737-5447 or visiting www.newtowneplayers.org. The Newtowne Players is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit community theatre run by volunteers. For more information on volunteering, auditioning, sponsoring the theatre, information on upcoming events, or to reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447, or visit our website at www.newtowneplayers.org.

Conference Gives Voice to Young Women at the Young Women of Color Conference

(9/20/2008) Posted By: Stefanie Magness

Conference Gives Voice to Young Women at the Young Women of Color Conference Discover Your Greatness and Live Your Legacy is the message of the day for more than 200 girls, grades K - 12th, expected to attend the Young Women of Color Conference on October 25, 2008 at the College of Southern Maryland, in La Plata, Maryland. In partnership with Hip Hop Education, the Young Women of Distinction will welcome young women, community leaders, and women mentors. The conference will help young women discover their greatness so they can begin to live their legacy. Maryland has the 13th highest teenage pregnancy rate in the nation. (Guttmacher Institute, 2006). More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be on diets (Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.). Black and Latina girls and young women ages 10-14 and 15-19 were more likely to be infected by STDs. News media and pop culture surround young women with stories of violence, poverty, and urban decay. Young women of color are faced with challenges that threaten their future including poverty, poor self-esteem and body image, teen pregnancy, and high drop-out rates. The Young Women of Color Conference was created as a forum for young women of color to voice their opinions about the issues and challenges they face and to create a safe place for networking with peers and adults, while celebrating their culture. This conference is part of an ongoing commitment to help support girls of all cultures and backgrounds as they grow in to adulthood. Conference participants include: Alisha Jones, Miss Black Maryland 2008 ~ Maryland Job Corps ~ Washington Women's Journal ~ Delegate Joanne Benson (Prince George's County, District 24) ~ Ambre Anderson (model, actress, and artist) ~ Priscilla Clarke (Publicist to Congressional Black Caucus, Beyonce, Steve Harvey, Shaquille O'Neal, National Council of Negro Women, the Urban League, Boy's and Girl's Club of America, and Tuskegee Institute). ~ Members of the DC Divas, Washington DC's woman's football team ~ Eloise Greenfield, Author of over 40 children's books ~Girls Scouts - National Capitol Area ~ Remarks by Charles County NAACP ~ Other notable speakers and presenters Both Young Women of Distinction and Hip Hop Education are deeply committed to reaching and working with all communities to provide youth with the resources they need to succeed. The Young Women of Conference is another away to help girls develop confidence and character-values they'll use to make a difference. For more event details and/or for vendor/sponsorship opportunities go to www.youngwomenofdistinction.org or www.hiphopeducation.us. Conference registration is available online on at www.regonline.com/iamgreat. Stefanie Magness, Executive Director, Young Women of Distinction, P.O. Box 324, Cheltenham, MD 20623 Sabrina Wiggins, Executive Director, Hip Hop Education, P.O. Box 31004, Capitol Heights MD 20731

Relay For Life St. Mary's County

(9/11/2008) Posted By: Sue Lyddon-Hayes, Communications & Publicity Chair

The next planning meeting for the 2009 Relay For Life, St. Mary's County will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be at Leonardtown Middle School, Media Center, Rt. 5 South. All ages welcome. We had over 1300 participants in 2008 and we're growing; join our dedicated team of volunteers. If cancer has touched your life in some way, please support our Relay For Life as we head into Relay's 25th Year of Hope.

Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles County