2008 Blessing of the Fleet  
http://www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/blessing.html

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2008
St. Clement's Island Museum Grounds This fun two-day event will feature the just completed Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clements Island. Enjoy free boat rides to the island and lighthouse tours. With live entertainment, exhibits and great food, this annual event is fun for the whole family so DON'T MISS IT!. Congratulations to our winners, who each won two tickets to the Blessing of the Fleet: Carole Johnson of Great Mills; Michelle Baker of Avenue; Christina Deneale of Great Mills; and Tim Kinder of California.

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2008 Christmas Holiday Guide is Here!  
http://somd.com/holidays/christmas/

Christmas is almost upon us. We have compiled a guide filled with local activities and performances (including photos from previous years), Santa's schedule, shopping and gift ideas, and a list of locations where you can buy a fresh, locally grown tree. For the philanthropists, we have a guide to local organizations that need donations and volunteers. If you are in need of assistance, we tell you where you can go for help.

[ Last Updated: 29-Dec-2008 | Hits: 336 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Can't Get a Vacation This Summer?  
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Take a Virtual Vacation! Go diving in the Caymans, ride the Griffon at Busch Gardens, go white water rafting in California and more without ever leaving your seat. Heck, we won't even make you go through security or ask you silly questions about your luggage!

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Can't Get Enough of Somd.com?  
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Sign up to receive Southern Maryland news and happenings right to your email box! In addition to our monthly newsletter, we have 3 new mailing lists to keep you up on what is happening around town and at somd.com. And remember that somd.com NEVER sells, rents, or loans our mailing lists to any other organization for any reason. You can read our Privacy Policy for more information.

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County Times 12 Feb Edition: Crime & the Economy  
http://countytimes.somd.com/

This week we look at crime and the economy in the County. Download a PDF of the County Times in our all new format or try our all new online reader. Hardcopies are also available free on news stands throughout St. Mary's County.

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CSM Friday Lecture Series  
http://leonardtown.somd.com

A Photo Presentation of Life in Leonardtown: Yesterday and Today
October 3, 2008 - 7 p.m.
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
As part of its Friday Lecture Series during CSM's 50th anniversary year, the College of Southern Maryland and the Leonardtown 300th Committee in conjunction with the St. Mary's County Public Libraries present Frankie Tippett in lecture. Using old photos, some of which date to the 1880s, and current photos, he will provide a pictorial guide of Leonardtown through the years. Free.

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Did you know...  
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...that this weekend is the 13th Annual Spring Festival at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds? There will be rides, attractions, entertainment and, of course, great food! Subscribe to the Southern Maryland Happenings Newsletter and NEVER miss another fun local event again.

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Early Voting for Maryland Primary  
http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting.html

For the primary election, early voting centers will be open starting Friday September 3, 2010 through Thursday, September 9, 2010, except for Sunday, September 5th when early voting centers are closed. Early voting centers will be open from 10 am until 8 pm each day of early voting. Anyone in line at 8 pm will be allowed to vote. Click here for early voting locations for your county.

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Fall Back  

Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, November 7 at 2am. Set your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night!

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Farmer's Markets Mean Fresh Produce!  
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What could be better than local produce, grown in southern Maryland soil and picked fresh the day you eat it? When you buy local, you support farming families and help to promote and preserve the agricultural heritage of the area. Download a copy of The Southern Maryland Farmer's Market to find out where the good eats are. And ask your favorite restaurant to join Cafe des Artistes in offering locally grown fruits and vegetables.

[ Last Updated: 19-Jun-2008 | Hits: 112 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem