Thursday, December 29, 2011

Garden Smarter and TEDx at Calvert Library (Press release)

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

More and more people are growing their own food and managing their own landscape.   Some are doing it for the exercise, some for the freshness factor, some to save money, some for the knowledge of what chemicals they can avoid, some to reduce their carbon footprint and others are doing it just because it is fun!  Whatever your reason, Calvert Library and the Master Gardeners of Calvert County want to help.  The Garden Smarter Series presented in partnership with Calvert Library won first place in the Workshop and Presentation category for the 2011 International Master Gardener Search for Excellence. 

 

In addition to the Garden Smarter Series, Calvert Library also hosts Calvert Eats Local each month.  This group invites you to join them at Calvert Library on Saturday, January 21 beginning at 10am to participate in a viewing party of the online conference “TEDx Manhattan: Changing the Way We Eat.”  We will have a potluck lunch and cooperative seed ordering so come with your food, your seed catalogs and your garden ideas.  The event is free but you need to register with Calvert Library. For more information about the conference, go online to http://tedxmanhattan.org/.

 

The new year’s Garden Smarter series will begin at 10am on Saturday, January 28, at Calvert Library Prince Frederick with “Starting from Seed.”  This free workshop will teach you how to get the full potential from a piece of ground and a handful of seeds.  The following Saturday be a workshop to teach the basic requirements for successful gardening like when to start planting, what tools you need, how to manage common weeds and pests and more. 

 

While most of the workshops are on Saturday mornings, there are a couple evening events as well.  On Wednesday, February 8, at 7pm, Herb Reed of the Maryland Cooperative Extension will give you strategies for managing those pesky hungry insects and even deer who make gardening a challenge. 

 

Other topics throughout the year will include Ponds and Water Features, Square Foot and Vertical Gardening, Water Conservation and Erosion Control, Composting, Homegrown Herbs, Beekeeping, Food Preservation and more!  This award-winning series has been offered for over six years with new and refreshed information each year.  New topics this year include “Cultivating Healthy Eating,” “Decorating with Natural Materials for the Holiday” and “Making Wreaths and Other Designs.” 

 

The Garden Smarter Series is one of several educational activities conducted by the Calvert County Master Gardeners for our county.  They also sponsor the Bay Wise Yard Certification Program, information booths at Children's Day at J. Patterson Park, Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), Green Expo, Youth Day at the County Fair, developing community gardens, and much more.  CCMGs are residents trained and certified by the University of Maryland Extension to provide public education activities in our county.  Their local website is http://extension.umd.edu/gardening/mastergardeners/local/calvert.

 

For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Workshop at Calvert Library (press release)

January 3, 2012                                                                              Contact: Robyn Truslow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library continues to offer great opportunities for lifelong learning.  The library is teaming up with Garrett Music Academy to offer a guitar workshop called “Beyond the Major Scale:  Workshop for Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Players” on Saturday, January 28 from 3:00-4:30pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.  Registration is free and can be accomplished online at calvert.lib.md.us or calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

This workshop is perfect for the passionate guitar player whose goals include playing songs by your favorite artists, writing and playing in bands, and taking what you currently know/play and organizing your skill to place you on the road to mastery.   This 1 ½ hour program will improve your playing and enhance your perspective regardless of skill level.  Free course material will be provided from Nick Garrett’s nationally distributed Guitar Lessons that Work DVD series.  Live demonstrations by Nick will include examples by Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Vai, Incubus, Sevendust, Foo Fighters, Led Zepplin, Hoobastank, Smashing Pumpkins, Eddie Van Halen, Parkway Drive, and dozens of other artists spanning five decades of famous guitar-driven music.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Workshop at Calvert Library (press release)

January 3, 2012                                                                                 Contact: Robyn Truslow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library continues to offer great opportunities for lifelong learning.  The library is teaming up with Garrett Music Academy to offer a guitar workshop called “Beyond the Major Scale:  Workshop for Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Players” on Saturday, January 28 from 3:00-4:30pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.  Registration is free and can be accomplished online at calvert.lib.md.us or calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

This workshop is perfect for the passionate guitar player whose goals include playing songs by your favorite artists, writing and playing in bands, and taking what you currently know/play and organizing your skill to place you on the road to mastery.   This 1 ½ hour program will improve your playing and enhance your perspective regardless of skill level.  Free course material will be provided from Nick Garrett’s nationally distributed Guitar Lessons that Work DVD series.  Live demonstrations by Nick will include examples by Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Vai, Incubus, Sevendust, Foo Fighters, Led Zepplin, Hoobastank, Smashing Pumpkins, Eddie Van Halen, Parkway Drive, and dozens of other artists spanning five decades of famous guitar-driven music.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Monday, December 12, 2011

Saving with Coupons Workshop at Calvert Library (press release)

January 3, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:    Robyn Truslow

 

Saving With Coupons

 

Does the economy have you down?  Is shopping becoming a headache?  Calvert Library is here to help!  With guidance from local coupon celebrity Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor, “The Girl Who Loves Coupons,” get ready to unleash a new set of money-saving tools to turn your shopping woes around.  

 

Kimberly is a 30-year coupon veteran who has been featured in The Washington Post, The Enterprise, County Times, Calvert Gazette, SMNewsNet, FM News New York, WHUR-AM, and many other international news, radio and TV programs for her couponing skills and classesA military spouse who has taught hundreds of military and civilian families for the past seven years, it was Kimberly's community work that gained her recognition in 2009 as one of 10 top military spouses by The Flagship Newspaper and WVEC-TV.

 

Kimberly now spends time teaching others throughout Maryland & DC how to coupon and runs a local Facebook forum called thegirllovescouponsCome learn her coupon clipping secrets and bring some fun to your finances!

 

Saving With Coupons is a free workshop that will be offered at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Saturday, February 11 from 2:00-3:30 pm.  Call 410-535-0291 or visit calv.lib.md.us for more information.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Friends of Calvert Library Book Sale Jan. 12-14, 2012 (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

December 12, 2011                                                                Robyn Truslow

                                                                                                 410-535-0291

 

Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale

 

It is that time of year again!  The Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Calvert Library will begin with a members-only preview night on Thursday, January 12 from 5-8pm.  You can join at the door with $10 for an individual and $15 for a family membership.

The sale opens to the public on Friday, January 13 from noon to 4pm and will also be held on Saturday, January 14 from 9am-3pm.  The event is in the meeting rooms at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick and there will be thousands of books in good to excellent condition. 

The books range from classic fiction and the latest best-sellers to non-fiction titles of all types: self-help, military, biography, cooking, politics, history, you name it.  The sale is also well-stocked with children's books and videos for all ages - toddlers to young adult - so this would be the perfect opportunity to pick up a bagful of books to encourage reading in the kids you know.

You can also buy your tickets for Books & Bubbly at the sale.  This event, held on Friday, January 27, 7-9pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, is an elegant evening with delicious food, great music, bubbly and other libations.  Tickets are a very reasonable $35 and can be purchased at any Calvert Library location.

The proceeds of the sale and Books & Bubbly are used by the Friends of the Library to provide financial support to many of the programs the library offers and to enable the library to offer services and products beyond the reach of tax dollars.   For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Mahjongg/Scrabble at Calvert Library (press release)

December 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library believes in lifelong learning and having fun.  We can all agree it is even better when you combine both!  On the first and third Saturday of most months, Calvert Library Prince Frederick hosts a Mahjongg and/or Scrabble event complete with an instructor.  The session begins at noon and usually runs for two hours though sometimes participants are keen to keep playing.  If you have always wanted to learn American Mahjongg rather than the matching game that calls itself Mahjongg online, this is a great opportunity to try it out with a patient group.  Or perhaps you want to surprise your aunt with your new two-letter word expertise in Scrabble.  Whatever your motivation, come have fun!  For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Resume/cover letter workshops January 2012 at Calvert Library (press release)

December 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Is your New Year’s resolution going to be “Get a new job”?  If so, you may want to register for the resume and cover letter workshops offered at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.  Beginning January 3, library volunteer and job counselor Sandra Holler will host small group workshops from 10am to noon  two Tuesdays a month, usually the first and third Tuesday. Participants will learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter and will get individualized help.  If you already have a resume started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot.  Registration is required and can be done through the library website at calvert.lib.md.us or by calling 410-535-0291.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Friday, December 9, 2011

FW: Holiday Double Header at Calvert Library (press release)

December 12, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

The kids get out of school early on Thursday, December 22 and your shopping will be done, so head over to Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a holiday double header beginning at 3pm.  The first film will be the classic 1966 Dr. Seuss cartoon featuring the villain everyone loves to hate, the Grinch!  It will be followed at 3:30pm by that 1984 Christmas gift gone wrong, a mogwai named Gizmo that you must keep out of the light, away from water and no matter how much he begs, do not feed him after midnight.  You can bring your dinner with you and we will have popcorn to completely ruin your appetite if you decide not to pack!  Just watch out for Gremlins!  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Cinema Cafe for February

January 5, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Contact: Robyn Truslow

                                                                                                                410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

 

 On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present a romantic drama starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem.  Based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat, Pray, Love, the film follows a married woman’s journey to “find herself” through food, prayer, and love after a painful divorce. Lights go down at 6:00 pm and this PG-13 rated film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30pm.  Light refreshments and coffee will be served.  For more information call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

 

Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Cinema Cafe in January (press release

December 10, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:    Robyn Truslow

 

On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, Calvert Library presents Cinema Cafe.  This feature film revolves around two teenaged children conceived by artificial insemination who seek out their biological father without their two mothers’ knowledge.  When the father is found, relationships are redefined and the household will never be the same.  The film is rated R.  The show starts at 6:00pm and will be followed by a discussion.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Calvert County History DVD to Premiere at Calvert Library

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Calvert County History DVD to Premiere at Calvert Library

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting “Changing Landscapes in Southern Maryland,” the first in a four-part series of local history events. The evening will begin with a presentation on the book Changing Landscapes in Southern Maryland, produced and edited by the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association.   The first twenty attendees will receive a free copy of the book. The remainder of the program will focus on a web-based tour of the county’s agricultural history produced by the Calvert County Historic District Commission (HDC). “Tourists” will learn about local history and hear about life in Calvert County in the actual words of people who shared their experiences with oral historians. The HDC plans to make audio tracks from the tour available for download as podcasts that can be used for self-guided driving tours.  Both the audio and video will be available on a DVD, which will premiere during the “Changing Landscapes” event, 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us or call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

phone:  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

fax:  410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us