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rom St. Leonard to Solomons, longer and warmer days mean more time for exploring the many outdoor activities, events and attractions that Calvert County has to offer visitors and residents alike. Families, adventurers, day trippers, treasure hunters and curious couples can find something to occupy their time – without emptying their wallets – on any given weekend. Below is a sampling of what’s happening in Calvert County in the coming weeks. Create your own adventure and spend an afternoon discovering something new right here in your own back yard.
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Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, Dowell This 30-acre park features an arts center, shady walking paths and beautiful outdoor sculptures. Bring Dad to the Garden on June 20th for two special events: the Tobacco Trail Antique and Classic Car Meet and Father’s Day Fling, where kids and Dads build catapults to “paint” their own masterpieces. Visit www.annmariegarden.org for details. Cove Point Pool, Lusby The pool is now open for the season with a wading pool, leisure pool with slides and water features and a 25-meter, eight lane
lap pool with diving boards. For schedule and fees, visit www.co.cal. md.us/residents/parks. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Stop by on June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. for First Free Friday when the Museum opens its doors to the public at no charge. And cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison with the summer kick-off cruise on June 13 or bring Dad for a special river tour on June 20. Check www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/ for more information.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, St. Leonard This 560-acre archaeological playground has a full schedule of activities in June. Bring the whole family to Children’s Day on the Farm on June 7 and celebrate Southern Maryland’s rich agricultural heritage. Find out more at www.jefpat.org. Plus, there is charter fishing, sailing, hiking, Bay and river kayaking, waterside restaurants, Montgomery Gentry at the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department on June 5 and a multitude of shops and galleries that provide even more opportunities for fun and relaxation. Make plans now for a Calvert County summer to remember. BY GERALD “JERRY” CLARK, DISTRICT 1
When your kids are climbing trees, make sure they watch out for power lines. Help your children to understand these safety tips to keep themselves and their friends safe in trees:
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Never climb in or play in trees that are growing next to power lines.
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Never touch a power line with a hand or with any other object, whether the line is in a tree or on the ground.
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Don’t build a tree house, fort, or anything else in a tree that is next to power lines.
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Children should tell an adult if they see trees growing close to high-voltage power lines or touching these lines.
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If children see a power line that has fallen into a tree or onto the ground, they should stay away and tell an adult immediately.
For more safety tips, visit Electrical Safety World on SMECO’s Web site - www.smeco.coop/esw/
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