Suffering from Cabin Fever? Calvert County Has the Cure

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- December 14, 2006 - After the holidays become a distant memory and the cold, dark winter is in full swing, families across the region will be eager to find relief from cabin fever. Calvert County has a number of solutions; attend one of the many special events in January guaranteed to blast the winter blahs.

January 1 (2:00 pm)
Polar Beach Swim
Beach at 5th Street & Bay Avenue, North Beach - Take a dip in the icy cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Then enjoy hot apple cider and roast marshmallows over a roaring fire on the beach as you warm up.
www.nbeachmd.com or 410-257-9618 or 301-855-6681

January 9 (7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Kindred Spirits
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - Using slightly altered nursery rhymes, traditional stories and toe-tapping tunes, the group opens the world of the imagination where animals talk and scarecrows run for Senator. Designed for family audiences.
www.calvert.lib.md.us or 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

January 12 -13 (7:00 pm - 8:00 am)
Family Trees & ZZZ's
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - An evening for parents and their 8-12 year old to make memories in the new library. Spend all night and learn more about your family tree.
www.calvert.lib.md.us or 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

January 13 - 14 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Winter Lights: A Celebration of Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons - Displays and tours of area lighthouses; gingerbread lighthouse making contest; musical performances by Bob Zentz & the Scurvy Crew; Cove Point by Candlelight; and more.
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042 X32

January 15 (8:30 am)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Rod 'N Reel Restaurant, Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach - Commemorate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sponsored by the National Congress of Black Women, CCCBW Chapter.
301-855-1458

January 20 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Author Extravaganza
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - Stop by for a chance to meet dozens of authors and musicians.
www.calvert.lib.md.us or 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

January 25 (10:00 am - 11:00 am or 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Picture This! Art & Story Session
Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons - Immerse your preschooler in a one hour art and story session in which basic art elements, styles and techniques are explored through wonderful children's books and innovative art projects. $5 per child ages 4-6; registration required.
www.annmariegarden.org or 410-326-4640

January 27 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Kathleen Jacobs & Puppets
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - Creatures GREAT and small: A Large Scale Puppet Spectacle: African and fantasy creatures confront their fears with help from the audience.
www.calvert.lib.md.us or 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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