Come out to watch the Solomons Boat Parade Tonight Dec 4th, 2010. The Solomons boat parade starts at 6:15 from Solomons Yachting Center and heads up Back Creek, then down the creek for judging at Solomons Yachting Center. The parade will proceed up the Patuxent River along the boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. Enjoy the show on the Patuxent River from Solomons Island Boardwalk!

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Customer Appreciation Day!

Southern Maryland Events!

“Solomons Towne Centre” would like to show their appreciation by hosting a Customer Appreciation Day! Please join us in a day of fun on October 31, 2009. The local business in “Solomons Towne Centre”  would like to give back. Some wonderful prizes like the vacation give-away from Century 21 New Millennium (details day of drawing), gift cards, food, activities & more.. The Fun starts at 12:00 noon. Don’t forget your costume!

If you have any questions please call (443)532.5407 Monique Hailer – CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Don’t forget to bring a non perishable food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank!

 Solomons Town Center Links! Solomon’s Town Center Papa John’s, EmbroidMe Subway Burger King Spyro’sBagels Movie Gallery  Century 21 New Millennium  Food Lion  Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts Inc Spirit Halloween Stores 

Southern Maryland Events

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Colorado Boy Safe After “Homemade Flying Saucer”Scare

What Do You Think?

Richard Heene The father of a 6-year-old Colorado boy whose disappearance held the country in thrall when it was believed he was trapped in a 20-foot “homemade flying saucer” that floated thousands of feet into the air. The boy, Falcon Heene, was found hiding in a cardboard box in an attic above the family’s garage. Richard Heene, a storm chaser, and his wife Mayumi Heene, twice appeared on the ABC show “Wife Swap.”

I am very glad Falcon is safe!

What do you think about this crazy event today?

Do you think it is a plot for a reality show? Do you think these parents are irresponsible? Do you think it was an unfortunate mistake and kids will be mischievous?

In a couple of days the truth will come out, so lets see who will have the correct answer!

Here are the videos, just in case you haven’t seen them and live under a rock! Lol! If you do live under a rock and would like to buy a home in Southern Maryland please fee free to visit my website to search for homes is Southern Maryland Real Estate. Please feel free to call me anytime with any questions you may have: Monique Hailer: (443)532.5407

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Solomons Island Events!

 Patuxent River Appreciation Days
Coming Columbus Day Weekend 2009 

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October 10-11, 2009

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is a festival, which creates awareness, recognition, and promotion of the economic, social, recreational, cultural and historical impact of the tributaries and environs of the Patuxent River and the basin through which it flows. The festival is held annually on Columbus Day Weekend. Located in Solomon’s Island, MD.

The festival brings together, and reflects the continuing commitment of, the community, county and state government agencies, the Calvert Marine Museum, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, and other historical and environmental groups, which share a desire to preserve the Patuxent River and to celebrate its positive influence on the area’s quality of life, in the past, present, and future.

By bringing these people together in a public forum annually, PRAD hopes to continue the interest in and support of the environmental programs and tourism activities surrounding the Patuxent River and its tributaries. via Calvert Marine Museum

   See schedule for detailed event times

This year’s festival will take place on October 10th and 11th. The festival runs from 10am-5pm and includes science and history exhibits, children’s activities, a craft fair and food court, musical performances, an open house at the Calvert Marine Museum,and a Parade at 2:00 on Sunday. Free harbor cruises will be offered on board 2 historic vessels: the 109 year old bugeye, Wm. B. Tennison, the sailing skipjack the Nathan of Dorchester.

Admission to the event is free; financial support is given by Calvert County Government, and monies brought in by the food court and craft show booth fees. Excess funds are returned to the community in the form of grants.

2008 PRAD Grant recipients were the Calvert County Master Gardeners, the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivaion Society, Historic Sotterley, Inc., Morgan State University Estuarine Research Center, and the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron. All monies received will help benefit the health of the Patuxent River.

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Register now for participation in the parade on

 Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m.  by emailing burajda@verizon.net

Your organization can also enter a float for a chance to win up to $300.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days Links

The Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Government PATUXENT RIVER dot ORG Guide to Southern Maryland Patuxent River Commission  Solomons Environmental and Archaeological Research Consortium

PRAD Grants 

 If you are interested in sellling or buying a home in Southern Maryland; Calvert County please fee free to contact me with any questions you may have or search my webite to search for homes in Southern Maryland or obtain a “Free Market Analysis: Solomons Island Real Estate

  Buying Southern MD Homes?
You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will receive immediate information on ALL new listings that match your criteria emailed directly to you. Click on “VIP Buyer’s Program” now! You’ll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in SoMD easily as a VIP BUYER. If you need help with military relocation or are looking for waterfront property please let me know.As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market, or finding that perfect home here in Maryland, please let me know!

Selling Southern Maryland Homes?
If you’re thinking of selling your home in Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties or other surrounding communities, the first thing you should ask is “How much is my home worth?” Knowing up to date info on MD real estate gives you the best chances of selling your home or condominum quickly and for the best price possible. Click on “Free Market Analysis

Solomons Island Events – Breakfast at Sniffany’s

Satuarday September 26, 2009

Location: Solomons Island Yacht Club

Time: 10am – 1pm

Buying Solomons Island Homes?
When there are a lot of homes for sale and it takes a long time to sell them, that’s a “buyer’s market.” In most of the country, that’s the current situation, even though it’s a buyers market finding the perfect new, golf course and gated communities, condos, land, vacation homes, investment property, foreclosures, bank owned property, etc., in Calvert County and surrounding areas in Maryland can sometimes be a challenge. You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will receive immediate information on ALL new listings that match your criteria emailed directly to you. Click on “VIP Buyer’s Program” now! You’ll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in Solomons Island, easily as a VIP BUYER. If you need help with military relocation or are looking for waterfront property please let me know.As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market, or finding that perfect home here in Maryland, please let me know!

Selling Solomons Island Homes?
If you’re thinking of selling your home in Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties or other surrounding communities, the first thing you should ask is “How much is my home worth?” Knowing up to date info on MD real estate gives you the best chances of selling your home or condominum quickly and for the best price possible. Click on “Free Market Analysis” to request a free (C.M.A.) Comparative Market Analysis of your Norfolk County area home. Remember, I also take advantage of the latest technologies to make sure your property has a strong presense on the Internet. For example, if someone is looking for homes for sale in Southern Maryland or a Realtor in MD they have a much higher chance of finding this site, and YOUR listing. Contact me today and I will be happy to give you more information about our services to sellers.

Please fee free to browse through all current properties for sale on Solomons Island Maryland!

Solomons Island Events!

 Patuxent River Appreciation Days
Coming Columbus Day Weekend 2009 

_________________________________________________________

October 10-11, 2009

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is a festival, which creates awareness, recognition, and promotion of the economic, social, recreational, cultural and historical impact of the tributaries and environs of the Patuxent River and the basin through which it flows. The festival is held annually on Columbus Day Weekend. Located in Solomon’s Island, MD.

The festival brings together, and reflects the continuing commitment of, the community, county and state government agencies, the Calvert Marine Museum, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, and other historical and environmental groups, which share a desire to preserve the Patuxent River and to celebrate its positive influence on the area’s quality of life, in the past, present, and future.

By bringing these people together in a public forum annually, PRAD hopes to continue the interest in and support of the environmental programs and tourism activities surrounding the Patuxent River and its tributaries. via Calvert Marine Museum

See schedule for detailed event times

This year’s festival will take place on October 10th and 11th. The festival runs from 10am-5pm and includes science and history exhibits, children’s activities, a craft fair and food court, musical performances, an open house at the Calvert Marine Museum,and a Parade at 2:00 on Sunday. Free harbor cruises will be offered on board 2 historic vessels: the 109 year old bugeye, Wm. B. Tennison, the sailing skipjack the Nathan of Dorchester.

Admission to the event is free; financial support is given by Calvert County Government, and monies brought in by the food court and craft show booth fees. Excess funds are returned to the community in the form of grants.

2008 PRAD Grant recipients were the Calvert County Master Gardeners, the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivaion Society, Historic Sotterley, Inc., Morgan State University Estuarine Research Center, and the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron. All monies received will help benefit the health of the Patuxent River.

 _________________________________________________________

Register now for participation in the parade on

 Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m.  by emailing burajda@verizon.net

Your organization can also enter a float for a chance to win up to $300.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days Links

The Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Government PATUXENT RIVER dot ORG Guide to Southern Maryland Patuxent River Commission  Solomons Environmental and Archaeological Research Consortium

PRAD Grants 

If you are interested in sellling or buying a home in Southern Maryland; Calvert County please fee free to contact me with any questions you may have or search my webite to search for homes in Southern Maryland or obtain a “Free Market Analysis: Solomons Island Real Estate

 Quick Property  Search by City!

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Prince Frederick Saint Leonard Solomons Sunderland Lusby

Buying Southern MD Homes?
You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will receive immediate information on ALL new listings that match your criteria emailed directly to you. Click on “VIP Buyer’s Program” now! You’ll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in SoMD easily as a VIP BUYER. If you need help with military relocation or are looking for waterfront property please let me know.As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market, or finding that perfect home here in Maryland, please let me know!

Selling Southern Maryland Homes?
If you’re thinking of selling your home in Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties or other surrounding communities, the first thing you should ask is “How much is my home worth?” Knowing up to date info on MD real estate gives you the best chances of selling your home or condominum quickly and for the best price possible. Click on “Free Market Analysis

  Monique Hailer – CENTURY-21 New Millennium

Mobile: (443)532-5407

Email: moniquehailer@mris.com

Cove Point Community & Homes For Sale!

To Search for Homes and waterfront in Cove Point please feel free to visit my website: www.somdforsale.com

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Cove Point is a beautiful site on the Chesapeake Bay where one can look back at the Calvert Cliffs, see across to the Eastern Shore, and observe the LNG (liquid natural gas) platform to the north. There is a small observation platform that lets one look over the fence for an unobstructed view of these sights, as well as maritime traffic going up and down the bay.

A museum interpreter is on site to greet visitors and answer questions. Interpretive wayside panels tell the story of the lighthouse, its keepers, and the Cove Point area.

Visitors can enter the base of the lighthouse tower and look up the spiral staircase. Since the light will continue to shine as a U.S. Coast Guard aid-to-navigation, the lantern room is off limits to the public..

IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Cove Point Light Station Commission provides an avenue of communications between the museum/county and area residents. We are also maintaining and expanding our relations with the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society, the Cove Point Heritage Land Trust, and Dominion Cove Point LNG. The Chesapeake Chapter of the USLHS has been active for years in the maintenance and preservation of area lighthouses. With nearly 800 members from around the Bay, they are a great source of support for Cove Point and many of them have been active in physically maintaining the site.

HISTORY OF COVE POINT LIGHT

Cove Point Lighthouse was built in 1828 to mark the shoal that extends outwards toward the shipping channel. A total of four acres was purchased at a cost of $300. Today only two acres remain (the other two were given to the liquid natural gas terminal for a safety zone). The light tower and the keeper’s house were constructed of locally manufactured brick. The cost of the entire project was $2000.

In 1857 a fourth-order Fresnel lens was installed with a weight driven rotation mechanism. In 1928 the light was converted from kerosene to electricity. At that time, the beacon was visible for twelve nautical miles.

Throughout the years the keeper’s house was expanded from a simple dwelling for the keeper and his wife to a two-and-one-half-story duplex to house two keepers and their families. Around 1950, a smaller two-bedroom house was built for a third keeper and his family. An office building was added at the same time to house an emergency generator and radio communication equipment.

March 1986 marked the end of the keeper’s job, as the orders for automation were received. By August 16, 1986, Cove Point Lighthouse was officially automated. The new equipment included an automated lamp-changer in the lantern to change burned out lamps and a computer to monitor operations. The beacon is now controlled from Baltimore.

Ownership of the Cove Point Light Station was officially transferred from the U.S. Coast Guard to the Calvert County Government in September 2000. The Calvert Marine Museum began offering tours of the light station in 2002.

Tour Cove Point!

Access to the Cove Point lighthouse grounds is provided at the following times:

June through August:
Grounds are open 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. daily, interpreter on site.

May and September:
Grounds are open weekends and holidays only 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m, interpreter on site.

October through April: Grounds are closed.

Lighthouse Links

To Search for homes in Cove Point please feel free to visit my website: www.somdforsale.com

If you are interested in sellling or buying a home in Southern Maryland; Calvert County please fee free to contact me with any questions you may have or search my webite to search for homes in Southern Maryland or obtain a FREE market Analysis: Southern Maryland Real Estate

 Quick Property  Search by City!

Long Beach Barstow Broomes Island Calvert Beach Chesapeake Beach Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Cove Point Dares Beach Dowell Dunkirk Huntingtown Lower Marlboro North Beach Owings Port Republic
Prince Frederick Saint Leonard Solomons Sunderland Lusby

Buying Southern MD Homes?
You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will receive immediate information on ALL new listings that match your criteria emailed directly to you. Click on “VIP Buyer’s Program” now! You’ll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in SoMD easily as a VIP BUYER. If you need help with military relocation or are looking for waterfront property please let me know.As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market, or finding that perfect home here in Maryland, please let me know!

Selling Southern Maryland Homes?
If you’re thinking of selling your home in Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties or other surrounding communities, the first thing you should ask is “How much is my home worth?” Knowing up to date info on MD real estate gives you the best chances of selling your home or condominum quickly and for the best price possible. Click on “Free Market Analysis

 Monique Hailer – CENTURY-21 New Millennium

Mobile: (443)532-5407

Email: moniquehailer@mris.com

                                         Website:  Southern Maryland Real Estate

St. Mary’s County Events! National Night Out!

On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “26th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out (NNO) is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, close to 35 million people are expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’ on August 4th. National Night Out 2009 is supported in part by TARGET, the national corporate sponsor.

From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on August 4 residents in neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and local law enforcement. Many neighborhoods in St. Mary’s will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, ice cream and cake socials, flashlight walks, youth activities and anti-crime and drug rallies.

Neighborhoods who would like to participate or wish further information on the 26th Annual National Night Out in St. Mary’s County should contact Corporal Chad Hartzell, 301-475- 4200 x9024 or fax the registration forms or community information to 301-475-4047 no later than July 27, 2009 to allow for the scheduling of deputies to visit in the participating communities.

 Search for Homes: St. Mary’s County Homes       St. Mary’s County Waterfront

 If you’re a waterfront buyer, or a real estate seller, although this particular post is not about real estate, you’ve still come to the right place. If you’re interested in buying or selling waterfront real estate CharlesSt. Mary’s  County in the cities of 

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 LA PLATA, Md. – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, residents of more than 100 neighborhoods and about 40 businesses are preparing for the largest crime prevention event of the year, National Night Out. As always, the event is scheduled for the first Tuesday in August which falls on August 7 this year.

Many residents will participate in National Night Out by hosting neighborhood block parties, while some residents choose to demonstrate their support for the fight against crime by leaving their porch lights on. Businesses have offered to display messages on their marquees, provide giveaways, hang banners or serve as coloring contest depots. Celebrations typically last between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

This is the 24th annual National Night Out! The event was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch in 1984 to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts. The first year, 400 communities in 23 states participated in National Night Out. This year, more than 34 million people in 10,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide are expected to participate, according to the National Association of Town Watch. If your interested in buying or selling property in Charles County please feel free to visit my Web site: Charles County Real Estate

For more information about participating in National Night Out, contact Community Organizer Connie Gray at 301-932-3080. Charles County Government                 

Monique Hailer – CENTURY-21 New Millennium

Mobile: (443)532-5407

Email: moniquehailer@mris.com

 Search for Homes:  Charles County Real Estate      Charles County Waterfront

 If you’re a waterfront buyer, or a real estate seller, although this particular post is not about real estate, you’ve still come to the right place. If you’re interested in buying or selling waterfront real estate Charles County in the cities of  ,Benedict, Bryantown, Hughesville, Indian Head Ironsides La Plata Middletown Nanjemoy Newburg Riverside Port Tobacco Rock Point Waldorf White Plains Wicomico

Please feel free to visit my website: Charles County Real Estate 

I write many posts about things to do and places you can visit in Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles Counties . Sit back and relax and browse my blogs.  Southern Maryland Real Estate Blog

 Click on “VIP Buyer’s Program” now! You’ll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in SoMD easily as a VIP BUYER.