2022-12-15 Calvert County Times
2022-12-15 Calvert County Times
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ON THE COVER 4 WHAT'S COMING TO
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LETTERS 7 CALENDAR 9
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Right of BuRial
These questions regarded gender, race under represented based on the afore-
demographics, and the sport or sports the mentioned statistics.
students participated in. Unfortunately There are a total of 33 girls and 164
my questions went unanswered. I was boys selected by the principals across the
then instructed to speak to Dr. Johnson
who provided the information last week.
schools for this program. Girls represent
ONLY 16.75% and the boys represent SoutheRn MeMoRial gaRdenS
The BOE voted for the program with
the exception of Mr. Pat Nutter who was
83.24% of the student participants. This
is a huge under representation of girls
dunkiRk, Md
absent. The playbook program consists of in this program.
50 students selected by the principals from Ladies, you are the majority. You
each of the four high schools. The follow- voted for this program. And it is not
ing is a gender breakdown by each school: equitable! You keep talking about equity
• The student’s selection at NHS is but you missed a golden opportunity.
comprised of eight girls and 40 You have the obligation when voting on
boys (two girls dropped out of the
program). Girls represent 16.67%
a program such as this—to make sure
girls are equally represented.
2 gRave SiteS + 2 vaultS + 2 caSketS
while boys represent 83.33%. with inteRnMent fee’S $10,700.
• At HHS, eight girls and 41 boys Thank you,
were selected. Girls represent
16.33% and boys represent 83.67%,
Beth M. Bubser.
contact doReen | 702.275.2507c.
8 Calvert Local News Calvert County Times Thursday, December 15, 2022
event. https://CalvertLibrary.info. Santa Claus is Cruisin’ the Town Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, December 15 North Beach, 1-3 p.m., Calvert Library 6-9 p.m.
Santa will trade in his sleigh for a day Come have fun with D&D, a role
Sea Squirts Saturday, December 17 to golf cart around town. Come out to playing game for adults of all experience
Calvert Marine Museum, 10:15 a.m. visit when you see him making his way levels. Please register. https://CalvertLi-
& 11:15 a.m. Free Paper Shredding Event down your street. brary.info.
This month’s theme is Dinosaurs. Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweet-
Children 18 months to 3 years, with an water Road in Lusby, Saturday, Dec. 17
adult, are invited to discover the museum at Monday, December 19 Thursday, December 22
together through music, stories, and spe- The Calvert County Department of
cial activities. Join us for story time and a Public Works, Solid Waste Division, Mechanical Mondays Little Minnows
takeaway craft, available while supplies will host free paper shredding events for Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Calvert Marine Museum, 10:15 a.m.
last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Cost is county residents and businesses to help Costley Way, 6-7 p.m. & 11:15 a.m.
free with museum admission. Sign up at prevent identity theft by destroying con- Become a scientist and explore top- This month’s theme is Dinosaurs are
the Admissions Desk when you arrive. fidential or sensitive documents. ics related to STEAM on the first and Fossils Too. For preschoolers ages 3 – 5,
For more information, visit: Sea Squirts Proof of residency or business location third Monday each month! Build, code, with an adult. This program focuses on
| Calvert Marine Museum, MD - Official is required. All paper must be removed count, and create with different activi- one of the museum’s three themes. Join
Website from plastic bags and cardboard boxes ties each session. Registration required. us for story time and a takeaway craft,
prior to shredding. Paper clips and sta- Intended for scientists in grades K-2, available while supplies last. Sessions
S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS ples are acceptable. Binders and binder 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. https:// are 25-40 minutes. Capacity is limited.
Calvert Library Southern Branch, clips are not acceptable. CalvertLibrary.info. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, Businesses are allowed up to five you arrive. Cost is free with admission.
6-7 p.m. banker boxes of paper per business (or Monday Night Movie Musings For more information, visit: Little Min-
Question, Discover and Explore! Ex- the equivalent volume of five banker Calvert Library (Zoom): Four Sheets nows | Calvert Marine Museum, MD
perience new technology and techniques boxes in alternate containers). There is to the Wind, 78 p.m. - Official Website
as we adventure with science, engineer- no limit for residents. Certificates of de- The film is available on Hoopla
ing, math and the arts! This month we’ll struction will be provided if requested. through Calvert Library. Watch the
be doing some intergalactic exploring movie prior to the Zoom event and ONGOING
and getting inspired by what we see in Christmas Movie join us for a lively discussion on Mon-
the stars! For astronauts in grades 2 to Upstairs at North Beach Town Hall, day night. Please register to receive an Annmarie Garden in Lights
7. Registration required. 410-326-5289. 5:30 p.m., Saturday, December 17 emailed link to the Zoom event an hour Annemarie Garden, 13470 Dowell
https://CalvertLibrary.info. Watch a special Christmas movie in- before it begins. https://CalvertLibrary. Road, Solomons, MD 20688, Nov. 25-
side the town hall. info. Jan. 1 (closed some evenings); 5-9 p.m/
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of nightly
Students Campfire Dazzling light show - festive exhib-
In person and on Calvert Library’s On the beach at North Beach, 5:30 Wednesday, December 21 its - holiday shopping - food trucks.
Discord Server 6:30pm-7:30pm. p.m. Admission: ADVANCE TIMED-EN-
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! Warm up around the campfire and Working Wednesdays, Resumes and TRY TICKETS REQUIRED! Members
We want the library to be a safe space enjoy hot chocolate while you roast Cover Letters FREE (must reserve tickets); Non-mem-
where teens can hang out and freely ac- marshmallows . Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 bers $15; Ages 2 & under FREE; SNAP
cess books and information. TACOS Costley Way, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. card holders, call 410-326-4640 to re-
meets monthly to help us with our events Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & Offered by Maryland Department of serve your reduced price tickets
and services planning. Join us on the More Labor, American Job Center, this is an
third Thursday! You can receive 1 Ser- Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 interactive workshop for resume and Santa Sundays @ Annmarie Garden
vice Learning hour for each meeting Costley Way, 12-3 p.m. cover letter writing help. https://Cal- In Lights
attended. Register for the invite to our Hope to make your Scrabble skills vertLibrary.info. Annemarie Garden, 13470 Dowell
Discord server. Sign up to join Calvert killer? Games are a great way to keep Road, Solomons, MD 20688; Nov. 27
Library’s Discord server, Email Tori for your brain sharp while having fun! Join Scrabble and Dec. 4, 11 and 18; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
more information. https://CalvertLi- us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Join us for an evening with Santa at
brary.info. Costley Way,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Annmarie Garden In Lights. Santa will
Do you love to play Words with be greeting guests from the Front Patio
Sunday, December 18 Friends on your device but want to of the Arts Building; in the event of in-
Friday, December 16 meet people IRL (in real life)? Or are clement weather, Santa will greet guests
An Old-Fashioned Christmas you hooked on the newest word sensa- in the Arts Building.
On Pins & Needles One-Room Schoolhouse, 3080 tion Wordle? Games are a great way to Guests will be able to take a fam-
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, 11 keep your brain sharp while having fun! ily photo with Santa and other holiday
Costley Way, 1-4 p.m. a.m.-1 p.m. Come play Scrabble with us! Please reg- characters.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- Come and celebrate an Old Fashioned ister so we know how many boards to Please note that Santa may take warm-
ting, crocheting or other project for an Christmas in the original Port Republic put out. Register to receive a reminder, up breaks at 6:00-6:15 and 7:00-7:15.
afternoon of conversation and shared One-Room Schoolhouse, which will be 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. https:// Thank you for your understanding. This
creativity, 410-535-0291 or 301-855- decorated for the holidays. Visit with CalvertLibrary.info. is a first-come, first-served activity.
1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info. Santa and Mrs. Claus. Make popcorn/ Included with cost of admission.
cranberry strings and Christmas stars, Book Discussion
Writers by the Bay and help to decorate the Christmas tree. Calvert Library, (Zoom), 2-3:30 p.m. Holiday Magic
Calvert Library (online), Have fun making seasonal Christmas Join us this month to discuss “Aris- ArtWorks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake
7:00pm-9:00pm. crafts. Enjoy Christmas music and our totle and Dante Discover the Secrets of Avenue (near 2nd street), North Beach;
Looking for a writers’ group? All writ- guest flutist. There is no charge, ev- the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Saenz. December 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023
ers and would-be writers are welcome to erything is free. For more information, Join us this month to discuss Aristotle Open House December 3, 1-4 p.m.
come for critique & camaraderie. Please please visit our website at calverton- and Dante Discover the Secrets of the
register by the day before the event in or- eroomschool.org/. Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz.
der to receive the link the evening of the https://CalvertLibrary.info.
22 The County Times Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Chesapeake Orchestra Open for the Winter
series coming up next developed connections to bring in people orchestral experience.
summer, Silberschlag from the greater music business.” It’s part of a larger concept of bringing
will be conducting a Silberschlag’s son Nathaniel, the prin- more musical culture — and a chance for
concert Dec. 18 with a cipal horn of the Cleveland Orchestra, the community to grow closer through
Christmas and winter will also play during the concert. sharing it — to the county all year round.
seasonal flair. The auditorium of the Dodge center “We hope the people will embrace it,”
“We’re trying to see if seats 700 and ticket sales go to fund the Silberschlag said.
an indoor concert series Chesapeake Orchestra, Silberschlag said.
will work,” Silberschlag The Chesapeake Orchestra, through the [email protected]
told The County Times. River Concert Series,
“I call this our HVAC has long sought to bring
[heating, ventilation and that sort of arts and cul-
air conditioning] series ture to St. Mary’s.
because we’ve been “That was the origi-
performing in summer nal vision of a lot of
weather so much.” the community lead-
The performance, ers during the BRAC
which will take place at [base realignment and
St. Mary’s College of closure] re-alignment
Maryland’s new Dodge of the ‘90s,” Silbersh-
Performing Arts Cen- lag said. “St. Mary’s
ter, will feature a mix of County is this unique
holiday themed songs, place where you have
including selections just as much chance to
from famed composer speak to an admiral as
and song writer Steven you do a waterman.
Sondheim. “Over the years,
Jeffrey Silberschlag Sondheim passed away it’s become more cos-
last year and the concert mopolitan and the
By Guy Leonard is in part a memorial salute to his work. Chesapeake Orchestra
Staff Writer Headlining the event will be Melissa is a part of that.”
Errico, a Tony-nominated Broadway With Errico taking
The Chesapeake Orchestra, long singer and actress; Randy Waldman, center stage this week-
known for its summer time River Con- who has played piano for famous per- end, Silberschlag said,
cert Series of great popularity, is trying formers such as Barbara Streisand will the atmosphere should
something different, said its conductor also perform, Silberschlag said. feel “like going into a
and musical director Jeffrey Silberschlag. “This guy is a major L.A. [Los Ange- New York [City] club”
With the 25th year of the River Concert les] superstar,” Silberschlag said. “We’ve rather than the typical Melissa Errico
Gather all of your family and friends Pictures with Santa Police & Fire Rescue
that would enjoy an antique and collectible Admission: Free
dolls and train exhibit inside the museum. Location: St. Mary’s Square
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The holiday exhibit continues all Visit a beloved site from the past and
December long until January 1, 2023 join the people in this famous square to
(except Christmas Eve and Christmas commemorate the day. Families may
Day). Great for visiting family and kids. enjoy the colorful Christmas vendor vil-
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Please share to get the word out Date: 12/17/2022 Church Choir presents “Canticle of • Gigi’s treats
6 p.m. to midnight Joy” on Sunday, December 18th at 9:30 • Nativo Spices (Empanadas & take
Texas Hold’Em at Hollywood Vol a.m. in the Sanctuary of Patuxent Pres- home pizza!)
Fri, Dec 16, 2022 Rescue Squad. $85.00 buy-in for $20k byterian Church. (If you are unable • Sotterley (Growing for Good)
in chips. Rounds are 20 minutes each. to attend in person, you may view via • Achterberg Acres
SMTMD Acoustic Open Mic Doors open at 5 pm, tournament starts livestream at: www.youtube.com/ • The Garden (Mushrooms)
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LOCAL NEWS 7 CALENDAR 16
CONTRIBUTORS 10 COUNTDOWN TO
COMMUNITY 12 CHRISTMAS 17
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