Santa's Workshop is at the Calvert Country Market

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- December 14, 2004 --The Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development invites residents to the Calvert Country Market (CCM) on Saturday, December 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to make toys, trinkets and baubles in Santa’s Workshop. Everyone loves receiving hand-made gifts and, at the CCM Santa’s Workshop, there are many things for children and adults to make for their friends and family:

• Candy Crafts at Sweet Dreams Candy Store
• Ceramic Ornaments at Diane’s Ceramics
• Candy Cane Reindeer with The Gourd Man
• Wreath and Bow Making Demos with Jenny Humphries
• Wool Lamb Ornaments with Something Special
• Poinsettia Napkin Rings with Fix-it-Myself Alterations
• Candy Cane Ornaments with DayDreamerDebbie (3D)

Some activities will require a small supply fee but there is plenty of festive holiday fun to go around. Plus – children won’t want to miss a chance to visit with Santa Claus as he supervises the goings-on from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

CCM offers a wide selection of unique gifts and treats to liven your holiday celebrations. Located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center, at the corner of Routes 231 and 4, CCM offers locally grown fresh produce, berries, flowers, herbs, baked goods, certified organic products and local crafts. Additionally, CCM features a bakery, seafood, butcher, green grocer, delicatessen, antiques shop, fine jewelry, candies, essential oils and aromatherapy items and a gourd shop.

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com