Thursday, June 24, 2010

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ST. MARY’S NURSING CENTER

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ST. MARY’S NURSING CENTER

7/22/2010 – Wicomico Shores Municipal Golf Course – Shotgun Start 9:00 AM

The second annual St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2010. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the Putting Contest starts at 8:15 AM. Cost is $75 per player which includes greens fees, cart, beverages on the course and lunch. Tournament format is Captain’s Choice.

The tournament will feature a Hole In One prize, gifts for men and women closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest winners, first, second and third place teams and door prizes. Players may purchase Mulligan’s and 50/50 raffle tickets. A delicious buffet lunch will be provided.

If you do not play golf, you may sponsor lunch for $400, a hole for $100, a golf cart for $75, a tee for $50, or a business card sponsor – for $20, we will distribute your business cards in the gift bags for the golfers. You must provide the business cards. A donation of any denomination is appreciated and needed. Sponsor signage will advertise lunch, each hole, golf cart and tee. All proceeds and donations will purchase equipment for St. Mary’s Nursing Center to care for our residents. We need you to help us help them. Your donation is tax deductible. Please make checks payable to SMNC Foundation and the address is P.O. Box 904, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

If you have any questions or wish to register, please contact: Brenda Pruett 240-298-5019. Registration deadline is July 16, 2009. # # #


St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, Inc.

www.stmarysnursingcenter.com

Patricia Bowles-Buckler, President
21585 Peabody Street,
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Contact: Brenda Pruett, Telephone: 240-298-5019
Vice President Fax: 301-475-9425

E-mail: stmarysnursingcenterfoundation@yahoo.com

Downtown Tunes - Acoustic Music

Downtown Tunes - Acoustic Music

Acoustic Music on the Square in Leonardtown, Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Featuring The Eds, and Hamm-It-Ups. 6 pm to about 9:15 pm.

Admission is free. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Construction Mangement Services for Church Street Water Tower Bid Opening CANCELLED and Rescheduled to a Later Date

The Bid opening scheduled for June 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. for the Construction Management Services of the Church St. water tower will be rescheduled to a later date.

All interested bidders will be notified as soon as a new date is set. If you should have any questions please contact Tony Wheatley / Capital Construction Coordinator at 301-904-3962.

River Concert Series Brass Ensemble on the Square in Leoanrdtown, Saturday, July 10 @ 7 pm

The River Concert Series Brass Ensemble will perform on Saturday, July 10 at 7 p.m. on the Square in Leonardtown.

Unfortunately the performance scheduled for Saturday, July 17th has been cancelled.

Come on out with your family and friends in the soft evening time to enjoy the muscial sounds in the square.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

CSM Tunes up for Summer’s Twilight Performances


The Twilight Performance Series sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) returns this summer with a new line-up to include a bit of history and music. The free family-friendly series will feature artists performing a variety of music from bluegrass and folk to blues and rock and roll, to Latin Jazz at campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick.

Performers will be at the Leonardtown Campus on Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27; at the La Plata Campus on Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28; and at the Prince Frederick Campus on Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29. All performances will begin at 6:45 p.m.

The annual Chautauqua program will kick off the series July 6-8 with each of CSM’s campuses featuring a different historical character. An educational program of the Maryland Humanities Council, Chautauqua is presented in partnership with CSM and includes opening musical acts at 6:45 p.m., followed by performances from Chautauquan actors who portray historical figures.

The theme for this year’s Chautauqua is “Borders, Boundaries and Barriers,” and features the historical portrayals of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall on the Leonardtown Campus, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead Sr. on the La Plata Campus and Native American guide and explorer Sacagawea on the Prince Frederick Campus.

Twilight performances continue the subsequent weeks with the Fitzmaurice Band, Terence McArdle and Big Trouble, and Alegria.
Formed in 2006 by identical twins Maria and Sarah Fitzmaurice, Brandon Snelling and Mike Simms, the Fitzmaurice Band has a unique style with influences from bluegrass, country, jazz, classical and international folk and classic rock. In addition to providing vocals for the group, Maria Fitzmaurice plays the guitar and Sarah Fitzmaurice plays the bass. Snelling plays the mandolin, with Simms on the banjo and Aaron Malone on the fiddle. The Fitzmaurice Band performs on July 13, 14 and 15.
Based out of Washington, D.C., Terence McArdle and Big Trouble started in 1992 evolving from a harmonica- dominated Chicago Blues style to an infusion of blues, swing, be-bop and classic rock and roll. The members of band have shared the stage with artists such as James Cotton, Little Jimmy King and Smokey Wilson. Terence McArdle and Big Trouble perform on July 20, 21 and 22.

Alegria, a Virginia-based trio consisting of guitarist Peter Richardson, bass player Bob Bowen and drummer Drex Weaver, infuses Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, Latin and African drum beats in its eclectic style. Richardson, an alumnus of the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts, studied under classical guitarist Eduardo Campolina to develop knowledge of the Brazilian Bossa Nova sound. Bowen holds a music business degree from Radford University and has performed with artists such as Royce Campbell, Jeff Decker and the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. Weaver, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music where he learned African percussion techniques, has worked on the West Coast as a studio musician and freelance drummer. Alegria closes out the series with performances on July 27, 28 and 29.

Sponsors for this year’s Twilight Performance Series are premier event sponsor Maryland Bank & Trust; grand sponsors All American Harley-Davidson, Comcast Bay Shore Group and Computer Science Corporation (CSC); and major sponsors Bayside Toyota, Buddy Sprague, Community Bank of Tri-County and the CSM Foundation. The series is also sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council and is made possible in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, the Arts Council of Calvert County, the Charles County Arts Alliance and awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council.

For information on sponsorships of CSM’s arts programs call 301-934-7649 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6169, Ext. 7649 or visit www.csmd.edu/foundation/events/.

In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors. On the La Plata Campus performances will move to the Fine Arts Center, on the Leonardtown Campus to the Building A, Auditorium, and on the Prince Frederick Campus to Room 119.

For information on the Twilight Performance Series call 301-934-7828 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499, or 443-550-6169, Ext. 7828 or visit www.csmd.edu/arts.

Chautauqua is a program of the Maryland Humanities Council presented in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland. The Maryland Humanities Council, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, corporations, foundations and individuals.

A regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy economy and community, the College of Southern Maryland is a two-time silver level recipient of the Maryland Performance Excellence Award. CSM, founded in 1958, is the fifth largest community college in Maryland with campuses in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. For information about CSM, call 301-934-7765 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or visit www.csmd.edu.

CSM’s campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two week advanced notice. If you are interested in these services, please contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.

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St. Mary’s County

CSM Twilight Performance Series: Chautauquan Thurgood Marshall. 6:45 p.m., July 6, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM’s Twilight Performance Series kicks off with Thurgood Marshall., one of the historical figures featured as part of the Maryland Humanities Council’s annual Chautauqua program. The night begins with musical entertainment followed by the evening’s historical performance. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.


CSM Twilight Performance Series: Fitzmaurice Band. 6:45 p.m., July 13, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The Fitzmaurice Band will perform as part of CSM’s Twilight Performance Series. The band plays original compositions influenced by a variety of musical genres such as country, folk and jazz. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.


CSM Twilight Performance Series: Terence McArdle and Big Trouble. 6:45 p.m., July 20, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Terence McArdle and Big Trouble will perform as part of CSM’s Twilight Performance Series. Terence McArdle and Big Trouble perform blues and classical rock and roll cover songs along with original compositions. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.


CSM Twilight Performance Series: Alegria. 6:45 p.m., July 27, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Alegria, a Latin jazz trio, will close out the 2010 season of CSM’s Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Leonardtown Board of Zoning Appeals - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8th

Leonardtown Board of Zoning Appeals
Tuesday June 8, 2010 - 5:00 pm

Meeting Agenda

Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2008


New Business:

• Case # 13-10 – 22635 Washington Street – Request for a BOA approval for a special exception to build a new single family home in the C-B (Commercial Business) district.

Adjournment

River Concert Series Brass Ensemble on Location Leonardtown Square

The River Concert Series Brass Ensemble will perform on Saturday, July 10 at 7 p.m. on the Square in Leonardtown.

Unfortunately the performance scheduled for Saturday, July 17th has been cancelled.

Come on out with your family and friends in the soft evening time to enjoy the muscial sounds in the square.

Monday, June 07, 2010

Community Health Awareness & Monitoring Program

For Immediate Release

The Community Health Awareness & Monitoring Program
2901 Druid Park Drive/Suite 103 Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 669-6340 phone (410) 669-9291 fax

Contact: Landas Lockett Ina Glenn-Smith
Walk Coordinator Asst.Director
240-925-4769 410-669-6340

Innovative Project to Promote Physical Activity Using
St. Mary’s County’s Role in the Underground Railroad

St. Mary’s Co., Maryland –April 12, 2010 Health Freedom: A Path to Wellness is an innovative project promoting increased physical activity and making creative use of St. Mary’s County’s role in the Underground Railroad. Participants will walk a section of the historical route connected with the plight of slaves seeking freedom and become motivated to achieve their own freedom from the bondage of poor health habits.

Participants will walk in honor of both those who walked for freedom and those who assisted in the struggle. Everyone who walks will be given the name of an Abolitionist, Quaker or Freedom Seeker who made it to freedom. All walkers will receive a t-shirt and a “Freedman Slave Tag Replica key ring” to symbolize their freedom from sedentary lifestyle.

The goal of this event is to encourage our communities to free themselves from the bondage of a sedentary lifestyle and become more active. By doing this, individuals can begin on their journey to wellness and potentially live healthier lives by continuing to participate in some form of physical activity.


The 5-K walk will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010. Registration at 5:30 p.m., Walk at 6:30 p.m. rain or shine. The walk will begin and end at the St. Mary's Historical Society, 41680 Tudor Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland. All ages are welcome. There will be a variety of health screenings, educational presentations on the Underground Railroad, entertainment, a manumission ceremony, to name a few.

© Obesity in Maryland causes health care costs to be 37% higher,
outpatient care 36% higher, and medication costs 77% higher.
(R. Sturm.Rand Corporation, 2001).


© Many Marylanders are not physically active on a regular basis.
4 of every 5 Maryland adults do not get regular physical activity.

© Heart disease was the number one killer of Marylanders in 1999, accounting for almost 40% of all deaths.

© There are a number of diseases related to obesity and from
being overweight such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure, cancer, and arthritis. These significantly affect various
communities of Baltimore.

© An estimated 300,000 deaths a year are attributed to problems of
being overweight and obese.

Health Freedom, Inc., C.H.A.M.P. (Community Health Awareness & Monitoring Program), the American Heart Association – Maryland Affiliate, American Diabetes Association and local health departments around the state are sponsors of this project for the citizens of Maryland.

To get more information or to register for the walk and other yearlong activities, call 410 669-6340 or 1 888- 511 WALK (9255) or visit www.healthfreedominc.com.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010