Things to do this weekend in Calvert County!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas!

Saturday, April 18
Calvert Marine Museum
Bay Smarter Workshop for a Healthier Bay
Sponsored by the Calvert County Master Gardeners, this workshop provides in-depth information about living shorelines, rain gardens, and dealing with critical area regulations. Join us from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon with afternoon workshops following the presentation. Pre-registration is required; $10 fee to cover workbook. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
DuskNo FeeMonthly meeting with short talk and night sky observations. For information call 301-602-5251 or email tom_dugan@hotmail.com.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Discovering Archaeology
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Free Admission. Ever wonder what archaeology really is? Join us for a day of hands-on activities, Public Archaeology, tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, primitive technology in the Eastern Woodland Indian Village, and the grand opening of JPPM's brand new permanent exhibit: "Archaeology FAQs". For additional information please call 410-586-8501.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
2nd Annual Appeal Elementary School Vendor Fair & Craft Show
11655 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657
Vendor & Craft Show:Come & see what Local Business & Craft Vendors have to offer you! Get your Mother's Day & Father's Day shopping done early. Door Prizes!This event is for the AES Playground Fund.Table spaces still available: email vendorfair08@yahoo.com for info.

Sunday, April 19th
Relay for Life Yard Sale
Whimzy Eco-Boutique, 830 Solomons Island Road
Outdoor yard sale to benefit Relay for Life. Local businesses & craftsmen are showing their support by making a $25 donation to participate. This will be a family friendly event with bake sales, crafts, games and raffles. Aria Spa, located in Huntingtown, MD, will have seated massages. The Humane Society of Calvert County will have animals available for adoption. And, many local craftsmen and artists will have their merchandise on display.

Sunday, April 19, 2009
Village Day
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM No Fee All Ages. Visit our Indian Village to see what village life was like for the Patuxent people. We will be working on a variety of projects as the season demands: taking care of the longhouses, making and repairing the kinds of tools the Patuxent people might have used, and practicing other daily life activities and skills. For additional information visit the website, www.jefpat.org, or call 410-586-8501.