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Dillon’s Power Washing Offers An All Around Service
Dillon’s Power Washing has been serving the community for 21 years. Keith Gross, the owner/CEO, has been with the company…

Honey Cove Landscaping & Tree Services Ramping Up For Spring
As the weather continues to get nicer and spring starts to return, you might find yourself in need of some…

Southern Maryland Housing Market Inventory Low As Spring Approaches
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – It is no secret that finding a home in Southern Maryland these days has likely been a struggle.…
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Gardening

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
Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its ninth season, will feature farms and locations in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties…
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Local Farmers And Conservation Experts Tell Their Stories In New Conservation Video Series
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has launched a new video series that spotlights Maryland farmers who are making a…
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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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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 […]
Choral Auditions
Choral Auditions
Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Announces Auditions for 2022-2023 Season Do you like to sing? The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Leroy Pressley, will be conducting auditions […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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Yard Sale Extravaganza
Yard Sale Extravaganza
Yard Sale Extravaganza is back at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville, MD. Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 from 7 am to 1 […]
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 […]
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts is ready and set to go. Join us weekly as we search for the queen and have some fun. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. […]
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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 […]
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Mosaic Art
Mosaic Art
In this workshop, led by Cheryl Hiller, you will create a beautiful, tempered glass mosaic artwork printed imagery, shiny tempered glass, and plenty of sparkle. This workshop guides you step-by-step […]
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
This calm and tranquil experience offers benefits for inner awareness as well as physical balance and flexibility, improving muscle strength and tone while learning ways to reduce stress and relax. […]
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Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education
Donna Taggert, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician, will be at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to help answer your healthy eating questions. The topic for discussion in September is […]
St. John’s Catholic School: Spirit Night @ The Greene Turtle
St. John’s Catholic School: Spirit Night @ The Greene Turtle
Bring come out and join us at The Greene Turtle in California, MD on Wednesday- September 7th. Please present this flyer to your server, so SJS can receive part of […]
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
This evidence-based group exercise class improves flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, and decreases your risk of falling. Each class includes a 20-minute cardiovascular workout of a low to moderate impact […]
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St. Francis Xavier Annual Golf Tournament
St. Francis Xavier Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday September 08, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. Breton Bay Golf & Country Club Four Person Team - Best Ball Scramble $125.00 per player $500.00 foursome Sponsors: $175.00 watering hole, $125.00 […]
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. […]
Greeting Card Workshop
Greeting Card Workshop
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 […]
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Handpan Music and a Guided Relaxation
Handpan Music and a Guided Relaxation
Get your Zen on! Joel Tuminaro will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to introduce us to a recently invented musical instrument- the handpan. It has a mesmerizing sound […]
Football Kickoff: Favs, Fans & Fun Day
Football Kickoff: Favs, Fans & Fun Day
Show your spirit for the start of the season and dress up in your favorite football team’s jersey or colors for a day of football fun. Start the day off […]
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The Return of the Southern MD Wine Jazz and Funk Festival
The Return of the Southern MD Wine Jazz and Funk Festival
The Original Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk Festival returns to bring you the phenomenal music experience you've become accustomed to. With an all new music lineup, get ready […]
LFS PATRIOT DAY 5K!
LFS PATRIOT DAY 5K!
This year on September 10, 2022, as we commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Little Flower School will be hosting its 7th Annual LFS Patriot Day 5K. At Little Flower School, […]
LFS PATRIOT DAY 5K!
LFS PATRIOT DAY 5K!
This year on September 10, 2022, as we commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Little Flower School will be hosting its 7th Annual LFS Patriot Day 5K. At Little Flower […]
Linden Farm Craft & Farm Festival
Linden Farm Craft & Farm Festival
All local and homemade! Crafts, art, authors, and other goods and gifts. Food vendors The Tap Truck Linden Farm Produce Stand Face painting pony petting area Kids crafting table (Kids […]
7th Annual Gun Bash
7th Annual Gun Bash
Waldorf Elks Lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 In-Door & Out-Door Pavilion In Person $50 or Ticket Only $45 Purchase Tickets at: https://waldorf-elks-lodge-2421.square.site/?source=qr-code Nonparticipating guest with ticket holder […]
St. Michael’s 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop
St. Michael’s 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop
Please join St. Michael's School for our 2nd Annual Golf Ball drop. First place is $25,000! Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at smsgolfballdrop.org. All proceeds benefit Sr. […]
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Sunday School for Kids (SS4K) Kick-off!
Sunday School for Kids (SS4K) Kick-off!
Sunday School for Kids (SS4K) Kick-off! What better way to kick-off SS4K than with a super fun (and safe) obstacle race! Meet us in the Fellowship Hall at Patuxent Presbyterian […]
Parish Picnic/Potluck
Parish Picnic/Potluck
Our Lady Help of Christians, 100 Village Street, Waldorf, will hold its annual picnic/potluck on Sunday, Sept. 11, immediately following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided […]
Choral Concert: America’s New Day
Choral Concert: America’s New Day
Continuing our celebration of 25 years of amazing choral music in Charles County, The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society presents our annual POPS concert: America’s New Day St Joseph Catholic Parish […]
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 […]
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Nutrition Presentations by Donna Taggert
Nutrition Presentations by Donna Taggert
Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Donna presents nutrition topics at the Loffler Senior Activity Center usually on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. Register for this […]
Choral Auditions
Choral Auditions
Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Announces Auditions for 2022-2023 Season Do you like to sing? The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Leroy Pressley, will be conducting auditions on […]
4 events,
AARP Smart Driver Safety Course
AARP Smart Driver Safety Course
$20 for AARP Members or $25 for Non-Members The AARP Smart Driver Safety Course will be held with an hour lunch break at 11:30 a.m. This program includes emphasis on […]
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
$25 per session This month participants will do oil painting on canvas. It will be a three-week process on the same project as we allow the oils to dry between […]
Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Watercolor with T.L. Ford
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. The theme of the painting […]
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
This calm and tranquil experience offers benefits for inner awareness as well as physical balance and flexibility, improving muscle strength and tone while learning ways to reduce stress and relax. […]
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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. […]
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
This evidence-based group exercise class improves flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, and decreases your risk of falling. Each class includes a 20-minute cardiovascular workout of a low to moderate impact […]
2 events,
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. […]
Making Greeting Cards
Making Greeting Cards
Make lovely greeting cards using simple materials. Each month will have a different theme. We will supply everything you need to make up to 3 cards. Register and pay in […]
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Basket Weaving: Antique Bobbin Handle
Basket Weaving: Antique Bobbin Handle
Experienced basket artisan, Pam King, will show you how to make a decorative basket using a repurposed, antique wooden bobbin as the handle. If you’re unfamiliar, a bobbin is commonly […]
Luncheon with Patricia Armstrong
Luncheon with Patricia Armstrong
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is happy to present the musical stylings of Patricia Armstrong. Patricia is an avid member of the Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc. She plays […]
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Come join us at OE Realty, your local independent real estate brokerage, for drinks and lite fare. Chamber sponsored ribbon cutting will be held at 3:30pm.
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Pirate Day at CMM!
Pirate Day at CMM!
Ahoy Scallywags! Throw on your best pirate outfit and head to the museum for some jolly good fun. Make a pirate flag, build a toy pirate boat, get a pirate […]
Giant Yard Sale at Summerseat Farm
Giant Yard Sale at Summerseat Farm
Big Yard Sale at Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Road , Mechanicsville, on Saturday, Sept 17. Field full of household, yard, gardening, collectibles, furniture, garage, barn, tools, antiques, decor, holiday, […]
Summerseat Farm’s Annual Yard Sale
Summerseat Farm’s Annual Yard Sale
GIANT yard sale benefitting Summerseat Farm. Household, yard, gardening, collectibles, furniture, garage, barn, tools, antiques, decor and so much more.
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Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults Kick-off! September 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. Leaders: Jim and Janice Dixon. Location: Room […]
Quarter Auction at Benedict
Quarter Auction at Benedict
Paddles up for an fun filled afternoon at Benedict Fire Dept for their annual quarter auction. Doors open at Noon, auction starts at 1pm. Where something fall themed and get […]
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Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education
Join us for Nutrition Education with Donna Taggert, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician. To celebrate National Fruits & Veggies Month in September, Donna will explain the importance of including […]
Watercolor Painting with T.L. Ford
Watercolor Painting with T.L. Ford
Come have fun with watercolors! Using professional grade supplies, learn wet-in-wet and other techniques for the soft, feathery effect that is the trademark of watercolors. You can also learn color […]
Dungeons & Dragons at Garvey!
Dungeons & Dragons at Garvey!
Are you a fan of storytelling? Have you ever wanted to be a character in Lord of the Rings? Are you looking for something new to try out? Have you […]
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Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
$25 per session This month participants will do oil painting on canvas. It will be a three-week process on the same project as we allow the oils to dry between […]
National Voter Registration Day at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center
National Voter Registration Day at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center
Head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park where the Unified Committee on Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), and other non-partisan organizations, will be on hand to help […]
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
This calm and tranquil experience offers benefits for inner awareness as well as physical balance and flexibility, improving muscle strength and tone while learning ways to reduce stress and relax. […]
1 event,
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
This evidence-based group exercise class improves flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, and decreases your risk of falling. Each class includes a 20-minute cardiovascular workout of a low to moderate impact […]
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Car Free Day 2022
Car Free Day 2022
Car Free Day is a free event recognized internationally every year on September 22. Residents and commuters across the region are encouraged to take the free pledge to get around without […]
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. […]
September Health Watch: Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance
September Health Watch: Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance
This is National Fall Prevention Day so we would like to focus on one of the elements that can deteriorate as we age. Mary Tennyson will be showing you some […]
Wills and Advance Directives
Wills and Advance Directives
Don’t miss the chance to get updated on what you need to know related to wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney. This will be a free presentation from Maryland […]
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Autumn Bazaar – Craft Sale
Autumn Bazaar – Craft Sale
Our crafty seniors are taking over the Social Room to display and sell their creations! Support a local artist by purchasing handcrafted items such as crochet hats and paintings. The […]
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The Journey High School Pilgrimage to St. Clements Island MD
The Journey High School Pilgrimage to St. Clements Island MD
The Pilgrimage is for high school-aged children. They will experience a music concert featuring Joe Melendrez, K-9 Demonstrations, State and County Police, Fire, Rescue, DNR, hands-on safety prevention activities, keynote […]
Wheels and Wings
Wheels and Wings
The museum is happy to be hosting the 6th annual Wheels & Wings Car Show on September 24, 2022. Registered cars can enjoy parking next to a selection of 27 […]
2 events,
Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults Kick-off! September 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. Leaders: Jim and Janice Dixon. Location: Room […]
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4 events,
Art with Jamie
Art with Jamie
$25 per session This month participants will do oil painting on canvas. It will be a three-week process on the same project as we allow the oils to dry between […]
Wii Game Show Showdown: Wheel of Fortune
Wii Game Show Showdown: Wheel of Fortune
I’d like to solve Pat… IT’S GAME SHOW TIME AT NORTHERN! “Wii” now have the Wheel of Fortune videogame. Join us for friendly competition based on the hit TV game […]
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
New Evening Time! Mat Yoga
This calm and tranquil experience offers benefits for inner awareness as well as physical balance and flexibility, improving muscle strength and tone while learning ways to reduce stress and relax. […]
2 events,
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
New Evening Time! EnhanceFitness
This evidence-based group exercise class improves flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, and decreases your risk of falling. Each class includes a 20-minute cardiovascular workout of a low to moderate impact […]
2 events,
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. […]
1 event,
2 events,
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 […]
3 events,
Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults (SS4A)
Sunday School for Adults Kick-off! September 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. Leaders: Jim and Janice Dixon. Location: Room […]
Craft & Vendor Fair benefitting Clements Cuties in memory of Peyton Greer
Craft & Vendor Fair benefitting Clements Cuties in memory of Peyton Greer
Over 40 crafters & vendors. There will be a couple games outside for kids and kids at heart, food for sale, basket raffles to take a chance on. Proceeds for […]
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