About Calvert County, MD

Today's Tech Project became iGoogle after seeing a demonstration on the newest MRIS or MLS Website features this morning. That was fascinating to see the new interactive features plus to learn about the latest version of Settlement Express which is a Closing Estimator. But what also caught my attention is that the Instructor used iGoogle. Of course, anything Google or Twitter catches my attention, so I had to explore it. It can be set up as your home page plus customized with a graphic that personalizes it. I wanted a Golden Retriever Theme and I found some great ones. This page has news channels, the tv guide, maps, movie and music information, youtube videos of the day, and whatever you select as your main interests in the very first selection window or later when you want to add or change gadgets. It even has weather and time. Everything you need to know at a glance is on iGoogle. I try to tackle a Tech Project a day along with regular Real Estate Projects, so this was a great discovery. You find it on the www.google.com page in the top right corner. Just click iGoogle and then customize. While there, you may want to check into Google Voice and Google Wave!

I have not decided whether I want it as the home page, but it's a very strong possibility. I may have to explore more and find out if I can have blog feeds but that's looking good . I just found Twitter and Facebook feeds. Now that's cool! Tweetdeck rocks with the LinkedIn capability, but a Home Page with everything??? That's Golden Tech Results!

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RE/MAX Agents: RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN) Sponsors Short Sales and Foreclosure Class on Dish Satellite channel 9611 this Thursday. The class is sponsored by REBAC and runs about six hours. You recieve the exam in a few days. They are waving the $175.00 Yearly dues for this NAR Endorsed Designation Program provided you take it by the end of the year. The class is $75.00 and I believe you have to take three NAR elective webinars also. The CDPE program runs two days but this one adds more knowledge and more accreditation. There's also a RE-Build USA Class coming up this week with FHA 203b instruction plus a new affilaiton with Lowes to implement the program. See you in class!

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The latest Friends of the Calvert Library Newsletterincludes the yearly membership renewal form. It's $10 per individual and $15 per family. The Gently Used Book Sale PREVIEW will be Thursday Jan 7 from 5-8PM and the Open to the Public Sale will be the following two days- Friday 1/8 from 12-4 and Saturday 1/9 from 9-3. Their website is www.folcalvert.org for more information. The Gently Used Book Sale is a really special and fun event for Southern Maryland book lovers!

There's also a Books and Bubbly Event sponsored by the Friends of the Calvert Library on Friday Jan 29 form 7-9PM.

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COLONIAL HOME SHOWS GREAT!

Location: Saint Leonard

County: Calvert

Community: Kings Creek Estates

Lot Size: .95 Acres

Finished Square Footage: 2,358

List Price: $385,000

Year Built: 2001

Quality Built home - Patterson Model with side load garage. Fabulous condition inside and out. Lots of great landscaping on a .95 acre lot in lovely Kings Creek Estates.

Home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, full unfinished basement for future expansion, rear deck, front porch and more.

Convenient to shopping, restaurants, hospital, Patuxent River Naval Air Station & the resort town of Solomons. Easy commute to DC/VA, Annapolis and Baltimore areas.

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We consider Southern Maryland an excellent place to reside and would love to share with you our enthusiasm for the many neighborhoods that encompass it. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service & look forward to developing a long term relationship with you. Our local expertise & extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home in Southern Maryland.

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Covering CALVERT COUNTY and ST. MARY'S COUNTY, to include the Solomons, Lusby, Saint Leonard, Port Republic, Broomes Island, Prince Frederick, Dowell, Lexington Park, California, Hollywood, Great Mills, Leonardtown, Piney Point, Huntingtown, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Mechanicsville & surrounding areas.

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This weekend, enjoy some family fun in Calvert County, MD. The Prince Frederick branch of the Calvert Library system (850 Costley Way) offers a Teen Movie Night on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 6:30-9pm. Teens get to enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching "A Nightmare Before Christmas".

On Saturday, December 5, 2009, bring your 1st through 7th graders and a bag of candy to the Calvert Library-Fairview Branch (Rte 4 and Chaneyville Rd) in Owings, MD to participate in a Gingerbread House Workshop. All items to build the gingerbread houses will be provided. The bag of candy is just meant to be shared with the group to enjoy while decorating the houses. There will be two different times to participate: 10-11am and 2-3pm.

The Calvert Library in Prince Frederick will be offering a session of Brain Games on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10-11:30am as well. The library has Scrabble, Chess and other great games to encourage healthy brain activity. Bring a friend, bring your family. It's guaranteed fun for all.

Play Wii as a Family at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick on Saturday, December 5th from 3-4:30pm. Whether you're a parent or grandparent, spending time with the kids and engaging in active Wii games is a great way to spend some time.

The Mary Harrison Cultural Center (2950 Chaneyville Rd) in Owings, MD is hosting a free Navy Band Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6th, at 3pm. Channel 7 news anchor Doug McElway will bring his banjo and narrate the festivities that include performances by the Navy Sea Chanters Chorus as well as the Country Current C/W & Bluegrass Band. To get your advance tickets, please call 240-994-6526.

For more information or to register for events at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. For more information for the Fairview Branch, please call 410-257-2101. Go ahead and enjoy family fun in Calvert County this weekend.

Bonnie Augostino, your Southern Maryland real estate expert