CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK

Visit Southern Maryland’s renowned cliffs in Calvert Cliffs State Park which dominate 30 miles of the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Location:  1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway in Lusby which is located right off Routes 2/4 and H.G. Trueman Rd.

The cliffs which dominate the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for 30 miles in Calvert County, were formed over 15 million years ago when all of Southern Maryland was covered by a warm, shallow sea.  Over 600 species of fossils have been identified from these cliffs, with the teeth of various species of shark as the most abundant fossils.  The park is 14 miles south of Prince Frederick on Maryland Routes 2&4.

Along with interesting cliffs, that park offers nature trails, picnic areas, playground equipment, fishing and many interpretative programs. 1079 acres of the park are designated as a wildlands area.  Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, fossil hunting, picnicking and wonderful outdoor discovery.

Park Hours:  Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset daily, year round. 

A donation of $5 per car applies.

Calvert Cliffs State Park is operated  and maintained jointly by the “Friends of Calvert Cliffs State Park” and the State Forest and Park Service.

For additional information, call: (410)-394-1778

 

If you are looking to Buy or Sell a home in Calvert County, please contact us to help you with your real estate needs. We are happy to be of service and welcome your inquiries.

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Event: Cattails and Cocktails Art Reception

Location: College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus

 Date: May 15, 2009

Time: 6 PM to 10 PM

Annual Potomac Wildlife Art Show on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2009 hosted by the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus.

Celebrate wildlife along the Potomac River with artists from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, the Eastern Shore, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Waterfowl carvers, wildlife painters and photographers, clay workers and jewelers will be at hand.

Cost is $35/person and admits one to Friday’s, Cattails and Cocktails Reception – includes all beverages(wine and beer), dinner by Outback Steakhouse, a program, and the opportunity to purchase art directly from artists.

Saturday –  free admission– artist demonstrations to be arranged.

Proceeds support Community Foundation of Charles County, its Community Grant Fund and an arts scholarship for College of Southern Maryland.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the event at (301)-885-0108.

Visit: Charles Community Foundation

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Fabulous Waterfront Estate on Almost 60 Acres!

Charm, dignity and charactor best describes this fabulous waterfront estate on almost 60 acres of land.

This 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home offers 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, full unfinished basement and an enclosed glass porch overlooking the water.  

10 acres are now being farmed.  Tobacco barn and several sheds are on the property.

Pier conveys with 3′+ MLW on St. Clements Bay. 

Waterfront Home/Farm on Almost 60 Acres

Location:  St. Mary’s County

List Price:  $1,900,000

Body of Water:  St. Clements Bay

Boat Dock:  Pier conveys with 3′+ MLW

Waterfront Home on St. Clements Bay

For additional information or to schedule a personal tour, contact Rita Minion or Chris Minion.

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Air Expo ’09 will take off when Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, hosts the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, the Army’s Golden Knights, and the F-16 Viper East Coast Demo Team on May 23 and 24.

Parking and admissions are free.  No advance tickets are required.  Gates open at 9 am. The show will start at approximately 11:30 am, with the Army’s Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, followed by an exciting line up of civilian and military performers.

Blue Angels

The Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will awe Air Expo ’09 guests with a flight demonstration that exhibits the choreographed refinements of Navy trained flying skills. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned six-jet Delta Formation. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18 strike fighter, a single-seat, twin engine, multi-mission aircraft capable of speeds over Mach 1.7, or speeds in excess of 1,200 miles per hour. The fastest speed flown during an air show is about 700 mph and the slowest speed is about 120 mph, both flown by the solo pilots. For more information on the Blue Angels, visit http://www.blueangels.navy.mil

In addition to the wide variety of military static displays, the
following aircraft will be here for Air Expo ’09.

• Ryan PT-22 Recruit
• Stinson L-5 Sentinel
• Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1
• Stearman N75NM

Golden Knights

In 1959 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving.  The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. For 50 years the “Golden Knights” have been wowing audiences at air shows, competitions and most recently, with high profile tandems. The two demonstration teams of the Golden Knights travel all over the country performing aerial demonstrations at air shows and special events in support of Army recruiting goals. The two competition teams travel, competing nationally and internationally at various skydiving competitions, continuously bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals.  They are the most successful U.S. Department of Defense sports team.

For more information on the Golden Knights, visit http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/GoldenKnights/index.htm

 

F-16 Viper East Demo Team

The F-16 Viper East Demo Team will perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of this multi-role fighter during Air Expo ’09 May 23 and 24.

Team members also exhibit the professional qualities that the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The team flies the F-16CJ, a single-seat aircraft which has the ability to switch from an air-to-ground to air-to-air role at the touch of a button. With its lightweight airframe and powerful General Electric engine generating 31,000 pounds of thrust, the F-16CJ can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 2.

For more information on the team, visit  http://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f16east/index.asp

 Parking

Parking is free

Handicap parking is available

Those who have Department of Defense identification cards and DoD automobile decals, or DoD identification cards only, enter the air station through Gate 1. All others should enter the air station through Gate 2. 
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O’Brien Realty’s Food Drive for Southern Maryland’s Food Bank

The Southern Maryland Food Bank’s supply is running critically low.  O’Brien Realty Offices in the Tri-County area  are all accepting donations of canned and dry goods, or checks and will deliver them to the food bank.  Peanut butter (small jars),  jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna, macaroni & cheese, cereal & soup are items that are requested.  O’Brien Realty is accepting donations for the food bank until May 30, 2009.

Drop off your donations at any of the following O’Brien Realty offices:

St. Mary’s County:  California Office  
Calvert County: Solomons Office or Huntingtown Ofice 
Charles County: Waldorf Office or Charlotte Hall Office

Please call 410-326-3133 Ext. 214 - if you need additional information or directions to any of the offices. 

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The fifth annual SMAWL Animal Fair will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds from 10 AM – 3 PM.

What is the SMAWL Animal Fair?

The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League is an annual festival attended by over 1,100 people and their pets. It is a day for people and their pets to play and shop together. The fair features non-stop demonstrations, pet games, vendors, microchipping, a pet pageant, equine demonstrations, a pet parade and much more.

The purpose of the Animal Fair is to create interest and generate support for local animal welfare and rescue groups and their supporting industries. Their goal is to stage a quality event in order to help SMAWL raise much needed funds to continue their no-kill rescue and adoption program.

100% of the profits benefit animal rescue.

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The homeless and neglected animals of our community count on us to be their voice. Hoping that you will join in speaking for the animals this year. 

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Animal Fair is right around the corner!!  Join in on the fun!

Date:  Saturday, May 9, 2009

Time:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:  St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds

Admission Fee:  $5 and Children Under 12 – $1

PETS ARE WELCOME!!

For additional information, visit:  SMAWL

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10:00 am - Fair Opens

10:30 am – Musical Dog Sit

11:00 am – Crowning of the 2009 Animal Fair King & Queen, Sponsor Recognition & Youth Art Show Awards

       Noon – Parade of Pets

12:30 pm – Blessing of the Pets

  1:00 pm – Pet Pageant

  2:00 pm – Woof it Down, Owner/Pet Pie Eating Contest

  2:00 pm - Silent Auction Closes 

  2:30 pm – Musical Dog Sit

Other Events Throughout the Day:

Rabies Clinic

Silent Auction

Vendors – All Day

Microchipping

Animal Communicator

Children Activities

and much more!

 

Help spread the word!

Download the Animal Fair 2009 flier

Circulate the flier through e-mail

Print and hang the flier up at your work or daycare or library or just about anywhere that you get permission to hang it!

 

 PET ADOPTIONS

Have you been thinking about adding a pet to your family? Why not save a dog or cat in need of a home by adopting from the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League?

All of their animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on shots. The adoption fees are as follows: Dogs-$150, Cats-$125. This tax deductible donation helps to cover the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations, health checks and other medical needs. Download an application at www.smawl.org and email it to the contact address for the pet you are interested in adopting.

Please be patient as their response time may be slow. Their entire organization is run by volunteers. They  have no paid staff, so they must return phone calls and emails around their full time jobs and families. They will be in touch as soon as possible though. If you do not receive a response in 48 hours, feel free to email them again in case your previous message was not recieved.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as they work hard to save the homeless animals of St. Mary’s County!

 

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Joyce Darrell, along with her husband Michael Dickerson, founded the Pets with Disabilities organization in 2000. Their lives were changed forever after their rescue dog Duke broke his back playing as a puppy. 

Having nowhere to turn for help in caring for him, they started the organization Pets with Disabilities – a rescue and resource that provides information and support to families caring for pets with disabilities. The story of Duke (and later Misty, another wheelchair-bound dog)  has helped raise awareness about disabled pets and has reached thousands of people worldwide.  The grassroots organization and Web site, www.PetswithDisabilities.org  provides support and information to animal caretakers whose pets suffer from birth defects or have become disabled due to illness or injury. 

Mike and Joyce travel all over the country with Duke and several other dogs, promoting their mission: “Provide a positive voice for dogs and cats with disabilities that desperately need homes”

Powerful spokesdogs Duke and Misty have been featured on NBC’s Today show, as well as in Prevention and Dog Fancy magazines. They are always the center of attention at every pet exposition they attend!

Please visit their site and if you have time to volunteer, help fundraise or donate supplies, it all benefits a wonderful and worthy cause. Adoption and Fostering opportunities are available too!  Please view their website and pass on the information.

 

   Pets With Disabilities Founders, Joyce Darrell and her husband Michael Dickerson

Pets with Disabilities   is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of dogs and cats with disabilities. The organization serves as a shelter and an adoption placement aid for animals that have been injured through trauma or disabled by illness. Pets with Disabilities provides invaluable support and resources for the families of disabled pets and for shelters attempting to place special-needs animals into loving homes. 

Pets With Disabilities is a bridge to a better life; for the few that that they cannot place, Pets With Disabilities is a lifelong home.  Disabled animals show a special kind of devoted loyalty to their caregivers, so if you have room in your home and in your heart, adopt a disbled animal, it just might be the best pet you will ever have.

Thank you for your support.

Pets With Disabilities: Adoptable Dog Named Farley

  

 
  
Farley needs some Special Angels….  Farley,  a  blind 2 year old St Bernard.  Farley was rescued by a kind couple from a West Virginia pound.   Farley was extremely underweight when rescued,  back in October  he weighed only 40 pounds.  Since coming into rescue he has blossomed to about 80 pounds;  which still makes him a fairly small St Bernard.  

When Farley arrived at PWD, they noticed he was drinking  water in excess.  He has been under extreme vet care since January.  He was treated for a very bad bladder infection hoping this was the cause of his excessive water drinking.  They are in the process of ruling out other serious diseases, such as diabetes, addisons and cushions. The water drinking could all be stemming from his lack of food and water during the first year of his life. Farley is a wonderful dog and navigates his way around the rescue through touch and smell.  He has a great temperment around all people and dogs.  

4/09 – Medical Update on Farley:  They took Farley to an internist, specializing in kidneys. They unfortunately found out Farley has severe kidney disease.  His kidneys are the size of a cats kidneys.  Farley’s life expectancy will be most likely shorten.  They will give him the best care and love at PWD.   Farley, definitely needs some angels to help PWD help him live as many years as possible.  They are looking into special diets and holistic vet care for him.

Events  Donate Supplies  Pet Visitation  Voluteer, Foster, Adoption

PLEASE ASK US ABOUT OUR GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE WE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  ALSO, CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND.

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CAPE COD HOME FOR SALE IN LEXINGTON PARK – BAY RIDGE ESTATES

Cape Cod Home For Sale in Lexington Park

Property Address:  20770 Wolftrap St., Lexington Park

County:  St. Mary’s County

Community:  Bay Ridge Estates

List Price: $256,999

MLS# SM7042012

View of Rear Deck

Kitchen with Breakfast Bar/Counter & Pantry

This lovely “Cape Cod” style home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bath with 1.984 sq. ft. of  living space. A few of the many features include wood flooring throughout main level, ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, open floor plan on main level, ceiling fans throughout home, decorator paint on main level, kitchen breakfast bar, rear deck & patio, fenced rear yard, landscaping & a one year HMS Home Warranty too!

Entrance Area

Livingroom

Main Level Bedroom

Kitchen breakfast/counter and pantry in kitchen, all appliances convey – refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, range & washer & dryer.

French door in dining room leading to rear deck that overlooks yard, garden and nature. Home is situated on a great level lot that backs to woods.

Upper Level Bath

Main Level Bedroom

Upper Level Bedroom

Convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, shopping & restaurants.

For additional information or to schedule a viewing appointment, contact Rita Minion or Chris Minion today!  To view additional photos and listing information, visit: St. Mary’s County Homes

Home & area is approved for 100% Financing with Rural Development. No monthly mortgage insurance and 0 down payment!! First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8,000 too! Now is an opportune time to buy! To obtain more information and to see if you qualify, contact us today!

We welcome your inquiries!

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WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF LUSBY!

THE TOWN OF LUSBY…….is located in Calvert County in Southern Maryland.  The resort town of Solomons Island is only 4 miles away.  Lusby is located approximately 55 miles south of Washington, DC and Annapolis, Maryland.

A few of the Lusby communities are:  The Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Drum Point, Whites Sands, Cove Point, The Soundings, Rousby Hall Woods, Cove Point Woods, Cove Lake, Cove of Calvert and Spring Cove.

Many of the neighborhoods’s in Lusby are “water privileged” communities, meaning the resident’s have access to the water such as the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Lake Lariat, Fresh Creek and beaches to enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, canoeing, crabbing and relaxing.

Lusby also features a community park, Cove Point Park, which has numerous baseball fields and a public swimming pool, and a public golf course, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course.  There is also a private air field owned and operated by the Chesapeake Ranch Estates community.

Lusby is bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and the Patuxent River on the west.  Steep cliffs and woods predominate on the bay side, while along the Patuxent….rolling fields slip gently down to the river.

From the water sports to the hiking, fishing, birding, fossil hunting and camping….Lusby, Maryland offers a refreshing choice of outdoor activities&scenic; views.  It’s a wonderful place to visit and even a better place to live.

Many residents in the Lusby area commute to the Andrews Air Force Base or the DC/VA area.  The Patuxent River Naval Air Station is nearby and is very convenient to the Lusby communities.

Lusby’s business distric has been growing rapidly in recent years.  Several shopping centers have been built, bringing in new grocery stores, restaurants, post office,&many shops for personal services.  One of which is the brand new “Lusby Town Center”.

Lusby has one public high school, Patuxent High School, which opened in 1998.  There are also two public middle schools and two public elementary schools in Lusby.

Lusby offers a variety of home styles&prices, search for all real estate listings of homes&waterfront properties, visit my website:  Southern Maryland Real Estate

Learn more about Lusby & the area and what makes it stand out as being a great place to call home!

Please feel free to contact us, if you would like to discuss how we can best assist you with your real needs in the Southern Maryland area.  We specialize in Waterfront Properties, Vacation Homes, First Time Home Buyers & Relocation Services.  Our local expertise & extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are Buying or Selling a home in Southern Maryland.

We welcome your inquiries!

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WELCOME TO THE CHESAPEAKE RANCH ESTATES!

The “Chesapeake Ranch Estates” (CRE) is a private, “water privileged” community in Lusby, Maryland which is situated on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, just north of the mouth of the Patuxent River, in Calvert County.  Located approximately 55 miles south of Washington, DC and Annapolis, Maryland.  The resort town of Solomons Island is only 4 miles away.

There are over 4,000 private homes, on lots ranging from a quarter acre to over one acre, with privately owned and maintained roads.  No two homes are alike….there are weekend retreats&year; round living homes on the Chesapeake Bay and Lake Lariat, log style homes, Split Foyers, Ramblers, Colonials, Split Levels, Bi-Levels, Cape Cod homes, Contemporary homes and a private airpark with surrounding homes having adjoining aircraft hangars.

The residents can enjoy the wonder community amenities&facilities….wooded campgrounds, 2 beaches on the Chesapeake Bay – Seahorse Beach & Driftwood Beach, Horse Stables, Lake Lariat & beach – a man-made fresh water lake for swimming, fishing, sailing & canoeing, boat ramp, clubhouse, gardens, airpark with a paved & lighted 2,550 ft. runway, playground & ball field.  The residents can also join the Horseshoe Club, Scrapbooking Club, Vacation Club, Garden Club & Fishing Club.  The community also has their own roving Security Force & plow their own roads.

Conveniently located to shopping in the brand new Lusby Town Center, which is just minutes away and features a wide selection of restaurants, banks, post office & many shops for personal services.  Excellent schools are close by for families with children.

Easy commute to DC/VA, Anapolis & Baltimore areas.  Convenient to the nearby Patuxent River Naval Air Station & Headquarters of the Naval Air Systems Command.

Visit the “Chesapeake Ranch Estates” by land, sea or air!

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Southern Maryland Living & the “Chesapeake Ranch Estates” or would like to discuss how we can best assist you with your real estate needs, please contact us.  We have lived in the community for the past 15 years! 

We welcome your inquiries!

Rita Minion & Chris Minion
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