Location:  California County:  St. Mary's Community: Wildewood Lot Size:  .26  Acres List Price:  $299,900 Year Built:  1996 This charming updated "Split Foyer" style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 1,943 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the features include open kitchen into livingroom with fireplace,, open dining area leading to deck.  Updated light fixtures, custom shutters, wainscotting, ceiling fans, finished family room in lower level, separate laundry room, 2 car garage and situated on a nice lot in private cul-de-sac location.     Conveniently located to shopping, restaurant, hospital, Patuxent River Naval Air Station & the resort town of Solomons Island. Easy commute to DC/VA and Annapolis areas. For additional information or to schedule a viewing appointment, conta... 10/14/2009

Here is my friend's John Gatton open house: "This is an incredible offering.  Convenient to Patuxent River, California, Hollywood, and Leonardtown.  Three BR, Two BA, fantastic kitchen, solar water heater, furniture conveys, riding mower conveys.  Over 1800 square feet. Indoor swimming pool with additional kitchen and bath in pool building.  Full home warranty, HVAC warranty, and pool warranty.   All of this for only $276,900.  Come visit our Open House to see for yourself!" $276,900 · Home Warranty · HVAC Warranty · Pool Warranty · Three Bedrooms · Two Bathrooms · Walk in Closet · Furniture Conveys · Riding Mower Conveys Indoor Pool · Second Kitchen · Solar Water Heater · Great Kitchen · Convenient Location If you have any questions or want to receive more pictures please contact me. 10/13/2009

Southern Maryland Events!  Southern Maryland Solar Tour 2009 The Southern Maryland Solar Tour is a tour of homes or business in Southern Maryland that use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies. This tour is one of many tours that will happen in October. The tour is assoicated with the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour  ASES This is the 2nd year for Southern Maryland Solar Tour. The 2009 Southern Maryland Solar Tour will occur on October 3, 2009 at 10 am to 4 pm. The tour is self guided tour through St. Mary's and Calvert County. Tour is Free!!! The Southern Maryland solar tour is educational tour!!! Southern Maryland Events!Rain or Shine, the tour is on! The tour is like an Open House but you get to see SOLAR! The booklet for the tour includ... 10/06/2009

California, Maryland Farmers Market! Visit California Md, Farmer's Market! Find fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, herbs and potted plants, baked goods, honey, and homemade products such as soaps and jellies. Support your local farmers! Open May - October Saturdays OnlyTime: 9AM - 1 PMat the BAE Building (Old Lowes Building) on Rt. 235 and Town Creek DriveFeaturing home grown produce and fresh flowers. California Farmers Market22810 Three Notch RoadCalifornia MD 20619301-475-4200 ext. 1404 Farmers Market in California, MD has 2 votes. - see this market's details on LocalHarvest.org. Vote now to help them win $5,000!  2009 Farmers' Market Directory  Restaurants or Caterers Carrying Local Produce View Larger Map 08/26/2009

Support your local Schools! Esperanza Middle School  Participating in Belk Charity Fundraiser Esperanza Middle School Symphonic band and Orchestra will be participating in "MUSIC IN THE PARK", in Williamsburg VA.  In order to reduce costs of students paticipation of $95 each, they are going to participate in "Belk" Charilty Fundraiser on Sat May 2, 2009. Each student received 10 tickets to sell for $5.00. The Buyer of each ticket is entered into a drawing for a shopping spree woth $1000.00. The store is only open to ticket holders and there are special sales just for the event. For More Information or to purchase ticket Please call: Esperanza Middle School: 301.863.4016 or contact Kelly Gatton: 301.866.1456. Email: kellygatton@verizon.net Monique Hailer - OBrien Realty M: (443)532-5407... 04/30/2009

Keeping It Local! California's Cheeseburger in Paradise located in the Wildewood Shopping Center is active in supporting local charities & school groups by joint efforts in fundraising. "Cheeseburger" is a fun restraunt/bar with great food. As you listed to the news and hear about small communities joing together to boost thier local ecomony, it is nice to hear that Cheesebuerger in Paradise is giving back to the local community. This has sparked "The Bay Net" (TBN) a local online newpaper to join in too. TBN now is giving away $200 a week in discounts and this will extend throughout the summer.  If you are looking to fundraise for a charity or school call(301)863-0489.       Monique Hailer  Cell: (443)532-5407  Email: moniquehailer@mris.com Web: www.somdforsale.com   04/15/2009

EVENT:  ANNUAL PATUXENT RIVER SPRING CLEANUP LOCATION:  Myrtle Point Park DATE:  April 4, 2009, Saturday (Rain Date:  April 11, 2009) TIME:  9am to Noon Hosted by:  Friends of Myrtle Point Park Site Leaders:  Frank Fox, Kellie Gofus & Dudley Lindsley Contact Phone:  (301)-373-2551 Email:  dlindsley@verizon.net Volunteer Registration Required Myrtle Point Park is located in St. Mary's County on the Patuxent River near the Chesapeake Bay.  The 192 acres was purchased with Maryland Open Space Program funds in 1997.  In addition to the magnificent water frontage and saltwater ponds, the Park provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife and migratory birds.  The Park contains numerous historic sites, some dating back more than 9,000 years.   On Saturday - April 4, 2009 9:00 a.m. to noon Plea... 04/02/2009

Feral Cat Rescue of St. Mary's County, MD            FERAL CAT RESCUE PET ADOPTION                Location:  PETCO, 45205 Worth Lane, California, MD            Date:  March 22, 2009 - Sunday            Time:  11 AM - 4:00 PM Feral Cat Rescue will be holding pet adoptions every Sunday at Petco in California in St. Mary's County, Southern Maryland.  They have kittens and older cats looking for a loving home.  All cats are up to date on all vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered.  They also have opportunities for fostering and volunteering.  For more information about adoption, fostering or volunteering, please contact:  Connie Petty at (301)-475-5059 or you can visit their website at Feral Cat Rescue.   A Few of the Cats Available For Adoption "Annie"  - A sweet little girl who looks S... 03/15/2009

 "SECOND HOPE RESCUE" ADOPTION DAY Location:  PETCO, Route 235, California - St. Mary's County Date:  March 14, 2009 - Saturday Time:  11 AM - 4 PM Come by and meet wonderful loving animals that are ready for a new home!  Talk to them about volunteer, foster and membership opportunities, and find out more about their monthly Low Cost Vaccination and Micro Chip Clinics.  For more information, please call (240)-925-0628 or Email About Second Hope Rescue They are a group of animal loving friends that have joined together to fill a niche in the Tri-County area of Southern Maryland (St. Mary's, Calvert & Charles Counties).  They are commited to give "Second Hope" to hard to place animals (due to breed or age) that are seaching for their forever homes. They are in desperate need for foster ho... 03/12/2009

SOLOMONS, MARYLAND - FOOD AND DRINK...... This special event occurs each year to celebrate the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay and region.  Event:  9th Annual Taste of Solomons Date:  Saturday, March 28, 2009 Time:  11:00am - 4:00pm The 9th annual "Taste of Solomons" on Saturday, March 28th is where you can sample what this vibrant little island has to offer.  This year along with the culinary delights of the island, there will also be offerings of cocktails, mocktails, art, artisans, vendors and services - a real taste of Solomon's lifestyle. Visit participating local restaurants to try samples of their finest fare accompanied by wine, beer, specialty drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Want to know what else Solomons has to offer?  Talk with Sail Solomons about boat rentals and sailing ... 03/10/2009

St. Mary's County Commission on the Environment's "Living Green Expo" The St. Mary's County Commission on the Environment's (COE) "Living Green Expo" is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo will feature display booths from environmental organizations and businesses. The expo will also feature several door prizes (each over a $75.00 value) and several speakers on environmental issues. Coffee and a small lunch will be available on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please visit: Green Southern Maryland Download the Flier     03/06/2009

SOUTHERN MARYLAND:  "FREE" FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER SEMINAR - TO BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 2009 ALL ARE WELCOME......Please join us in a "First-Time Home Buyer Seminar" Date:  March 24, 2009, Tuesday Time:  7-8:30 PM Location:  Chesapeake Ranch Water Company, 11560 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby Town Center To reserve your seat & register:  Email Us or Contact Us:  Rita Minion or Chris Minion and call (410)-326-9198 or (410)-610-2591   For all those who have been waiting.....NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY! Buy Now!  Beat the Spring Rush!  Spring showers typically bring spring buyers. In many communities, there is an over-supply of homes for sale with reduced prices, foreclosures and sellers shopping for short sale buyers, all make it an opportune time not to procrastinate. Interest rates are currently at ... 03/03/2009

APPLEBEE'S DINE TO DONATE  Location:  Applebee's Restaurant, California, MD - (St. Mary's County/Southern Maryland) Date:  February 24, 2009 - Tuesday Time:  11AM - 11PM Eat, drink and raise money for the "Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland'! It's easy......all you have to do is eat lunch or dinner at "Applebee's" and present a flyer to the server, and 15% of your bill will be donated to the rescue.  For a flyer, EMAIL - contact@goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org Hope to see you there with friends and family!         02/22/2009