With the holidays behind us and the cold, dark winter in full swing, families are eager to find relief from cabin fever. Calvert County has a number of solutions; attend one of these many special events guaranteed to blast the winter blahs.

Friday, January 1, 2010 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
Polar Bear Swim
5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
Take a dip in the icy cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay, then enjoy hot apple cider and roast marshmallows over a roaring fire on the beach as you warm up. www.northbeachevents.com or 301-855-6681 or 410-257-9618
 
January 8 – 9, 2010
Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale
Calvert Library
850 Costley Road, Prince Frederick
Thousands of gently used books for sale at great prices! Sale is from noon – 4 p.m. on January 8, 2010, and from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on January 9, 2010. www.calvertlib.md.us or 410-535-0291
 
Saturday, January 9, 2010 (7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
Jack Frost One Mile Family Run
Cove Point Park
750 Cove Point Road, Lusby
Parks and Recreation Southern District offers this 1-mile early morning run to jump-start your day.  Pull your family out of bed, get on board, get in shape and join us for an exhilarating fun run. A healthy family activity!  First, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each of the following age categories: 6-11, 12-17, 18-29, 30-49 and 50 and up. 410-586-1101
 
Friday, January 15, 2010 (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)
Satisfaction – A Rolling Stones Experience
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
Celebrate the world’s greatest rock and roll band of all time at the Calvert Marine Museum indoor auditorium. Honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy, A Rolling Stones Experience will host 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. performances. Fee. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042
 
Saturday, January 16, 2010 (5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Celtic Society of Southern Maryland’s Robert Burns Dinner
13100 Dowell Road, Dowell
Wear your kilt or favorite formal attire in the Celtic spir

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