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DNR Secretary’s Message – January 2022
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – While it was a rainy start to 2022, I could not let a little rain get in the…
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Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Calvert And St. Mary’s Counties During January 18 Episode
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Crafts & DIY

Seasonal Elements Works To Make Backyards A Space To Remember
Backyards are often a neglected area in many homes but can add immense value to a property.
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Building a dream by the ocean
Northern High grad Marnie Oursler to host DIY’s “Big Beach Builds.”
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Willows Kids Summer Camps
Willows Kids Summer Camps
Willows Kids Summer Camps offers full-day, half day, full-week and partial week summer camps all summer long. We offer lunch with a morning and afternoon snack prepared in our restaurant, […]
2022 Waterside Music Series
2022 Waterside Music Series
We are excited to welcome you back to the PNC Waterside Pavilion for our 2022 Waterside Music Series! Brothers Osborne tickets will be on sale to CMM members. Tickets for The Beach […]
3 events,
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Cost: Supplies (Purchase kit from us for $5 or bring your own) Judy Mattingly will continue hosting four Wednesday sessions of this relaxing craft each month. Work on your project side-by-side with friends! You can purchase a kit for $5 in advance from the receptionist desk or simply bring your own. Diamond painting is like […]
4 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
6 events,
16th Annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races
Scrapbooking Day
Scrapbooking Day
Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Do you like to socialize? Come join others who love to scrapbook and papercraft here at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every first Friday of the month. This is a FREE group and only requires that you bring your own supplies. The program will be held in the beautiful, bright Art […]
Loffler Book Club
Loffler Book Club
“The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore The true story of one woman, her incredible fight for freedom, and the men who tried to make her disappear- in an insane asylum. Each month members of the book club read an assigned book and discuss it on the first Friday of the following month. […]
8 events,
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
Head to Piney Point for a fun open house weekend in recognition of National Lighthouse Day, which is celebrated each year on August 7th. Enjoy tours of the museum, Potomac River […]
Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s
Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s
From local farmers to your plate! The first annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s Program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community. At each event, attending families will be given a box filled with fresh produce, such as corn, tomatoes, squash, and more! Produce available on the day of each event may vary. Family […]
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
Head to Piney Point for a fun open house weekend in recognition of National Lighthouse Day, which is celebrated each year on August 7th. Enjoy tours of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, lighthouse tower and grounds. -The keeper’s quarters and lighthouse will offer tours where visitors will learn more about life at the lighthouse. […]
Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House
Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House
Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses one Saturday of each month. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. The Museum Division also […]
6 events,
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
Head to Piney Point for a fun open house weekend in recognition of National Lighthouse Day, which is celebrated each year on August 7th. Enjoy tours of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, lighthouse tower and grounds. -The keeper’s quarters and lighthouse will offer tours where visitors will learn more about life at the lighthouse. […]
Dinner & A Cruise Series at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Dinner & A Cruise Series at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Enjoy cool breezes during a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, delicious dinner at local waterside Morris Point Restaurant, and dessert reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum during this series of themed cruises throughout the season! **BOOK SOON at 301-769-2222 - THESE WILL SELL OUT! ONLY 20 seats are available […]
6 events,
Willows Kids Summer Camps
2022 Waterside Music Series
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Nutrition Presentations by Donna Taggert
Nutrition Presentations by Donna Taggert
Donna presents nutrition topics at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. The topic for August will be “Let Food Be Your Medicine”. Register for this talk by going to www.stmarysmd.com/Aging. If you do not have access to e-mail and the internet, you can still leave a […]
Seasonal Well-being: 5 Element Qi Gong & Yoga Workshop
Seasonal Well-being: 5 Element Qi Gong & Yoga Workshop
$20 Judi Lyons and Paty Masson delightfully transform the 5 Element concepts into a lovely movement practice of Qi Gong and Yoga, to invite more radiant health - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The Traditional Chinese Medicine 5 Elements represent what is in Nature, and we are part of it. Water flows down the mountains and […]
7 events,
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
Cost- $25 per session August- Jamie will again be offering her regular art classes on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beginner, intermediate and advanced level students will all […]
Luau Luncheon with Island Music
Luau Luncheon with Island Music
Doors Open: 11:30 a.m. Lunch Served: 12 p.m. Music: 12:30 p.m. Grab your best Hawaiian shirt and join us for a trip to the islands to enjoy Island Breeze Live […]
Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Cost: $25 Come learn the basics of watercolor painting in a relaxing, informal setting. No experience or drawing skills are necessary and everything you need is provided. For August, the theme of the painting will be Summer Seascape. The cost for each class will be $25. You can now use the online registration at www.stmarysmd.com/aging and […]
7 events,
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
We want you to join us. If you have a love for reading and are enthusiastic about sharing your thoughts about what you’ve read, this is the group for you. August, the group will discuss “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry about two best friends, ten summer trips and one last chance to […]
Burgers & Bingo – Intergenerational Fun
Burgers & Bingo – Intergenerational Fun
Meal contribution required Let’s celebrate the end of summer break with food, games, and family! Grandparents and their school-age grandchildren are invited to a kid-friendly hamburger lunch and a special game of Bingo afterwards. Bingo is free and lunch is by donation for those over 60 years of age, $6 for those under. Registration opens […]
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Cost: Supplies (Purchase kit from us for $5 or bring your own) Judy Mattingly will continue hosting four Wednesday sessions of this relaxing craft each month. Work on your project side-by-side with friends! You can purchase a kit for $5 in advance from the receptionist desk or simply bring your own. Diamond painting is like […]
7 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Educational Video: The Codebreaker: Wife, Mother, Secret American Hero
Educational Video: The Codebreaker: Wife, Mother, Secret American Hero
American Experience Presents the story of Elizabeth Smith Friedman, a suburban American wife whose work as a cryptanalyst sent gangsters to prison and brought down a Nazi spy ring in Argentina in World War II. Register for this video by going to www.stmarysmd.com/aging. If you do not have access to e-mail and the internet, you […]
Greeting Card Workshop
Greeting Card Workshop
Cost: $4 per class Join us in the Art Studio to make one-of-a-kind cards for your family and friends. This is a great way to interact with others while making cards for holidays, birthdays and more. Everything is included for you to make your cards. You will be given the opportunity to use rubber & […]
7 events,
Art Studio Hours
Art Studio Hours
Is there an art project you would like to work on, but don’t have the space at home or would like to socialize with others? The Art Studio will be open to use at your leisure. Bring your own supplies. This is a self-directed opportunity; no instruction provided. No sign up is required; space is […]
Live Jazz
Live Jazz
Never miss a live jazz concert in California, Maryland. Live jazz performance by singer, Dian Daly and a jazz band, playing classic jazz standards on Friday, August 12 at 8 pm at Studio Twelve Twelve. Ticket price is $10 per person. Diane Daly is a local jazz vocalist who performs in the smokey, emotive style […]
7 events,
Dragon Boat Races
Dragon Boat Races
Saturday August 13,2022 830am - until race is finished: approx 3pmhttps://somdcr.org/dragonboat/ The annual Solomons Dragon Boat Festival is a fun, family-oriented event featuring 17 teams of paddlers competing for glory on the Patuxent River! Saturday, August 13, 2022 will be a full day of dragon boat races complete with a parade of teams, entertainment, caricature […]
Conversation & a Cruise
Conversation & a Cruise
Enjoy summer breezes on a fun, educational and family-friendly morning of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi during this series of themed cruises throughout the season! **BOOK SOON - THESE WILL SELL OUT! ONLY 15 seats are available per cruise. (301-769-2222)** Saturday, June 11, 2022, | 9AM-10AM Conversation & a Cruise: Fish of […]
7 events,
Willows Kids Summer Camps
2022 Waterside Music Series
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education
Join us for Nutrition Education with Donna Taggert, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician. In August, the topic is “let food be your medicine,” exploring the medicinal benefits of certain foods. Registration opens on June 20 at 8 a.m. for all July/August programs. To sign up for this event, click on the "Online Senior Activities […]
8 events,
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
Cost- $25 per session August- Jamie will again be offering her regular art classes on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beginner, intermediate and advanced level students will all benefit from these enjoyable classes learning different techniques and the use of various mediums. Each art session is $25 and covers all materials needed to […]
Basic Introduction to Leather Working with Sophie
Basic Introduction to Leather Working with Sophie
Cost: $25 Have you ever wanted to try leather working? Sophie Newbury, Senior Office Specialist, will be offering basic instruction on leather working. By the end of the program, you will have a small handbag that you’ve created using basic lacing, dyeing, and stamping techniques. No experience is necessary, and supplies will be provided. Registration […]
8 events,
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Cost: Supplies (Purchase kit from us for $5 or bring your own) Judy Mattingly will continue hosting four Wednesday sessions of this relaxing craft each month. Work on your project side-by-side with friends! You can purchase a kit for $5 in advance from the receptionist desk or simply bring your own. Diamond painting is like […]
St. John’s Catholic School: Spirit Night @ IHOP
St. John’s Catholic School: Spirit Night @ IHOP
Come out and support St. John's Catholic School. We are hosting a fundraiser in partnership with IHOP on Wednesday- August 17th from 3 PM to 10 PM. Please bring this flyer, so the school can receive a portion of the sales profit.
8 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Church Revival
Church Revival
It’s time for Revival! First Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its Church Revival on August 18 – 19, 2022, at 7:00pm nightly, followed by an Evangelism Workshop on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00am. Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr., Manuel Scott, Jr. Ministries, Inc., Los Angeles, CA is our guest preacher for the occasion. The […]
10 events,
Encore Craft: Painting and Decorating Shells
Encore Craft: Painting and Decorating Shells
Thanks to volunteer Beverly Martin, we had so much fun painting and decoupaging local oyster shells last February that folks are asking to do it again! Since we are now looking toward the end of summer and preparing for autumn, how about we have a sunflower/autumn approach to decorating these lovelies? This class will be […]
Intergenerational Ice Cream Social
Intergenerational Ice Cream Social
Cost: $4 per adult Treat the grandkids to ice cream before school begins! Bring your grandchildren, children, and friends to take a break from the heat. Relax inside or enjoy the weather by taking advantage of our patio seating. Vanilla or chocolate ice cream in a cup will be served and toppings will be available. […]
Church Revival
Church Revival
It’s time for Revival! First Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its Church Revival on August 18 – 19, 2022, at 7:00pm nightly, followed by an Evangelism Workshop on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00am. Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr., Manuel Scott, Jr. Ministries, Inc., Los Angeles, CA is our guest preacher for the occasion. The […]
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Evangelism Workshop
Evangelism Workshop
It’s time for Revival! First Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its Church Revival on August 18 – 19, 2022, at 7:00pm nightly, followed by an Evangelism Workshop on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00am. Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr., Manuel Scott, Jr. Ministries, Inc., Los Angeles, CA is our guest preacher for the occasion. The […]
Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Join us for a FREE day of kid-friendly fun on the beautiful waterside lawn of St. Clement's Island Museum. Families can enjoy lots of kids’ activities including games, crafts, outdoor fun and lots more throughout the day. The St. Clement’s Island Museum will be open FREE to all eventgoers. The Water Taxi to St. Clement’s […]
Reggie Rice’s “FOOL OF ILLUSIONS” Comes to PTP
Reggie Rice’s “FOOL OF ILLUSIONS” Comes to PTP
After Almost 15 Year Reggie Rice is coming back to PORT TOBACCO Theatre with his Award-Winning family-friendly show “FOOL OF ILLUSIONS”!Saturday, Aug 20, 2022 @ 4:00pm & 7:00pm The Magic of Laughter will bring its 90-minute theatrical Ride back the the PTP Stage. This Show is full of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy and foolish antic’s […]
The Beach Boys at Calvert Marine Museum
The Beach Boys at Calvert Marine Museum
The Beach Boys are a pop and rock music group formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961, who are widely considered to be one of the most influential bands in rock and pop music history. They have recorded dozens of Top 40 hits (including four US #1 singles), many best-selling albums, and were inducted into the […]
7 events,
Willows Kids Summer Camps
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
9 events,
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
Cost- $25 per session August- Jamie will again be offering her regular art classes on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beginner, intermediate and advanced level students will all benefit from these enjoyable classes learning different techniques and the use of various mediums. Each art session is $25 and covers all materials needed to […]
Game Show Showdown on Nintendo Wii: Jeopardy!
Game Show Showdown on Nintendo Wii: Jeopardy!
What is…a good time at the Northern Senior Activity Center? Correct! “Wii” now have the Jeopardy! videogame. Join us for trivia fun based on the hit TV game show. If you’re unfamiliar with how the game works, it's “…a classic gameshow with a twist. The answers are given first, and the contestants supply the questions.” […]
First-Time Home Buyer Seminar
First-Time Home Buyer Seminar
Are you a First Time Home Buyer? Do you want to know the benefits of buying a home vs. renting? Dipping your feet in? Ready to buy, but unsure of financing options? The Mark Frisco Team of Century 21 New Millennium is holding FREE First Time Home Buyer Seminar in person and on ZOOM! Stop […]
7 events,
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Diamond Painting at Loffler
Cost: Supplies (Purchase kit from us for $5 or bring your own) Judy Mattingly will continue hosting four Wednesday sessions of this relaxing craft each month. Work on your project side-by-side with friends! You can purchase a kit for $5 in advance from the receptionist desk or simply bring your own. Diamond painting is like […]
8 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Diabetes Self-Management Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a community-based workshop to help people better manage their diabetes. This program is recommended for those who are managing Type 2 Diabetes or are Pre-Diabetic. Adult-age caregivers, family members, and other members of a support team are highly encouraged to attend as well. The Diabetes Self-Management Program is based on […]
9 events,
Encore Craft: Painting and Decorating Shells
Encore Craft: Painting and Decorating Shells
Thanks to volunteer Beverly Martin, we had so much fun painting and decoupaging local oyster shells last February that folks are asking to do it again! Since we are now looking toward the end of summer and preparing for autumn, how about we have a sunflower/autumn approach to decorating these lovelies? This class will be […]
Art Studio Hours
Art Studio Hours
Is there an art project you would like to work on, but don’t have the space at home or would like to socialize with others? The Art Studio will be open to use at your leisure. Bring your own supplies. This is a self-directed opportunity; no instruction provided. No sign up is required; space is […]
8 events,
Jazz In The Country Jazz Fest
Jazz In The Country Jazz Fest
Jazz In The Country 3rd Annual Benefit Jazz Fest Jazz festival on the Potomac in King George VA, supporting the Historic Mt Bethel Retreat Center. Starring Billboard-charting Flutist Kim Scott; acclaimed Jazz Keyboardist Matthew Whittaker and inspirational sax player Tony Craddock & Cold Front will grace the stage - along with local faves the Brencore […]
9 events,
Ministry Expo
Ministry Expo
You are invited to come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship at the Ministry Expo immediately following the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 28th in the Patuxent Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Take the opportunity to learn all about the ministries within 'Pax Pres,' as well as those we support in the local community... and […]
Ministry Expo
Ministry Expo
You are invited to come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship at the Ministry Expo immediately following the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 28th in the Patuxent Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Take the opportunity to learn all about the ministries within 'Pax Pres,' as well as those we support in the local community... and […]
9 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Canvas Crafting with Helene
Canvas Crafting with Helene
Spend time with Northern’s favorite Office Specialist! Helene has a simple, yet beautiful, canvas painting craft planned for this month: a sunflower meadow created using mystery materials. Registration opens on June 20 at 8 a.m. for all July/August programs. To discover the secret behind the artwork, sign up for this event by clicking the "Online […]
9 events,
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
Cost- $25 per session August- Jamie will again be offering her regular art classes on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beginner, intermediate and advanced level students will all benefit from these enjoyable classes learning different techniques and the use of various mediums. Each art session is $25 and covers all materials needed to […]
12 events,
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
2022 Free Quit Tobacco Classes
Free Quit Tobacco Classes - cigarettes, cigars, chew, & vapes. Classes are held at the Calvert County Health Department.
Cycling Without Age
Cycling Without Age
We are pleased to announce that the international program, Cycling Without Age, will now be offered at our center. Once per month, Christina Allen will bring her trishaw bicycle to provide rides on Three Notch Trail. These rides are by appointment only with limited availability. To secure your appointment slot, click on the "Online Senior […]
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Diabetes Self-Management Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a community-based workshop to help people better manage their diabetes. This program is recommended for those who are managing Type 2 Diabetes or are Pre-Diabetic. Adult-age caregivers, family members, and other members of a support team are highly encouraged to attend as well. The Diabetes Self-Management Program is based on […]
Reiki & Reflexology with Sarah Strain
Reiki & Reflexology with Sarah Strain
$45 for 45 minutes The Garvey Senior Activity Center is excited to welcome back Sarah Strain who is ARCB Board Certified. She will be offering Reflexology and Reiki sessions the first Thursday of the month, starting on September 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cancellations will be accepted with 24-hour notice. If cancellation is made day […]
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Loffler Book Club – Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber
Loffler Book Club – Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber
Nestled in the mountain shadows of Alabama lies the little town of Wicklow. It is here that Anna Kate has returned to bury her beloved Granny Zee, owner of the Blackbird Café. It was supposed to be a quick trip to close the café and settle her grandmother’s estate, but despite her best intentions to […]
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Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House
Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House
Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses one Saturday of each month. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. The Museum Division also […]


