({;@ikmJ.Jf @fJEw~[J[J1Jgf At Home in Leonardtownfeaturing . .. MARCH 28 th Disability Awareness Day 2008 - A Celebration ofLeonardtown's 300 Anniversary! Governmental Center APRIL 11 n 1634, Leonard Calvert andover 200 settlers Year 2008 marked a celebration of 300 years th Easter Festival aboard the ARK and DOVE ships, arrived of Leonardtown's history. Since December 17 , Governmental Center I at St. Clement's Island in Colton's Point, 1708, Leonardtown has experienced change, APRIL 18 Maryland. The colonists then sailed to St. Mary's growth and revitalization. The Town thanks Run & Fun Walk for Hospice City to establish freedom and a new kind of life the 300th Anniversary Committee members and Governmental Center ;n America. In 1708, Philip Lynes, Mayo, of -;'1 all who made the many facets of APRIL 19 St. Mary's City, donated 50 ~ this Celebration possible. The March of Dimes Walk acres of land to the . J - --- .' -." . Celebration was a huge success Leonardtown Square colony to be laid and many people experienced APRIL 19 as the county seat. Leonardtown's history through the Earth Day Celebration The land was called hard work and dedication of those Leonardtown Square Shepherd's Old Fields serving on this committee. As APRIL 26 and was located at the the 300th Celebration concludes, Spring Fling Classic Car Show head of Breton Bay. we would like to highlight the Leonardtown Square Seven commissioners activities and events throughout APRIL 30-MAY 3 were charged to layout 2008 that commemorated this So. Md. Spring Festival the town and set aside a milestone event. SMC Fairgrounds new lot for a new County A 4-part collector's se­ TH 4 SATURDAY, MAY-AUG. Courthouse, to be built ries featuring "Leonardtown Downtown Tunes at a cost not to exceed Leonardtown Square Memories" as told by many 12,000 Ibs. of tobacco. residents and friends was JUNE 14 On December 17, 1708, published in four issues of the County SMC Crab Festival the area was chartered as SMC Fairgrounds Times newspaper. Featured issues were: a Town and named Seymour Town in honor of JUNE 14 Governor John Seymour, the then Governor of • May 2008: Leonardtown Today, Businesses Flag Day Celebration Maryland. In 1728, the town was renamed Leonard & Revitalization Governmental Center Town after Governor Benedict Leonard Calvert, • July 2008: Leonardtown Services & Government JULY 4 the then Governor of Maryland. Leonardtown • October 2008: Leonardtown Volunteers, Freedom Fest became an incorporated town in 1858, and is the Churches, & Organizations SMC Fairgrounds only municipality in St. Mary's County. • December 2008: People & PersonalMemories JULY 11 & 18 The Town of Leonardtown served as a Concerts on the Town Square The Town is grateful to the County Times for their waterfront port that brought in steamships until Leonardtown Square coordination ofthe stories, design, and advertisers who the 1920's. The current Courthouse is in the same AUGUST 6-8 made the Leonardtown Memories series a collection Li'l Margaret's Bluegrass location as the Courthouse in 1708, and visitors of history for its readers. Contact the County Times if can still see the original cannon from the ARK Festival you would like a copy ofany of these issues. Goddard Farm which is mounted in front of the Old The Town also extends a hearty AUGUST 8 Jail Museum next to the Courthouse. Beach Party on the Square While many changes have been made "Thank You" to Bryan Miller of Miller Leonardtown Square to the Town over the years, several Media Design for donating many hours landmarks and yesteryears' small to create a remarkable logo for Leonardtown's Web Site: Leonardtown's 300th Anniversary. www.leo1Ul1.dtown.somd.com town charm still exist today. Continued on page 6 Mayor's Disability Awareness Day Come participate in activities designed to Message increase disability awareness at the Leonard Annual Suo Hall Recreation Center on Saturday, March 28 th Entertainmen 2008 was a between 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free kites given a parade, car show. z:;:-.c ;:-..n:--.---==: monumental year to the first 300 registrants. Sponsored by the Spring Festival, Th= for the Town of Commission for People with Disabilities. 301­ May 3'd. This annd ;c. Leonardtown as we 475-4200, ext. 1800. Fairgrounds and is -'? celebrated our 300th anniversary. Many Church. Admission. C, - .. exciting events marked this special milestone, Annual Easter Festival from the grand reopening of Leonardtown Enjoy the Easter Bunny, an egg Wharf on May 16th to the open house held hunt, egg decorating contests, carnival th December 17 • Many people played a attractions, face painting, prizes, role in making this a special year and I am and more on Saturday, April 11 th at grateful for their efforts. Several years ago Miedzinski Park beginning at 10 a.m. and ~ Becky Proffitt, my mother-in-law and former $1 hunt fee. All ages. 301-475-4200, on ou: :e, County Cr-..:.: ~_ Council member, was adamant that a fitting ext. 1800. Rain or shine. celebration take place in 2008 for the Town's Sunday, J=" _­ anniversary. She was not alive to see the 14'1' Annual Run & Fun Walk/or Hospice hot & tasty S:~ festivities; however I know that she would Southern Maryland's largest running event other seafooe. = =-.- ­ be proud of the efforts of so many wonderful will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 th, seafood items, lin·:::..-S volunteers toward a successful celebration. starting and finishing at the Governmental Center. entertainment, classic cars, crafts, and more~ -=-C~ Children, strollers, and pets are welcome. Pre­ Crab Festival will be held at the SMC Fairgro=-::'­ Overseeing the various events was from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is 55 -; a dedicated 300th committee made up register on-line at http://www.runforhospice.org/ or register on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. person over 12 years of age. (The cost of foo.:. of the following members: Carol Davis, at the Crab Festival is separate from admissio;:;. Teri Dimsey, Helen Dorsey, Nkeshi Free­ Your participation will help Hospice to continue its mission of providing in-home care, comfort Volunteers are needed. The annual SMC ern;;' King, Wendy Heidrich, Kelly Keller, Julie Festival is sponsored by the Leonardtown Lions Lemmon, Roger Mattingly, Laschelle Miller, and support to terminally ill patients and their families in St. Mary's County. 301-475-3610. Club. Visit http://www.stmaryscrabfestival.com Dan Norris, Linda Reno, Leslie Roberts, for more information. Phil Rollins, Mary Lee Russell, Ellen Duke March ofDimes Walk Wilson, Suzanne Wisnieski and Susan The March of Dimes will hold their annual Flag Day Celebration Wolfe. This group met for months carefully Southern Maryland "March for Babies" walk Celebrate our Nation's Flag by joining this planning, organizing and working the on Sunday, April 19th in historic downtown patriotic event that will include music, a parade, various events throughout the year. I extend Leonardtown. The 3-mile walk will begin at 9:00 flag-raising, and the Annual Pause for the Pledge my deepest appreciation for their efforts. a.m. in the Town Square Register online at www. of Allegiance. The program will begin at 6:00 th Another generous partner, The College marchforbabies.org or on Walk-Day beginning at p.m. on Sunday, June 14 on the of Southern Maryland, hosted a lecture series 7:30 a.m. Call 301-934-2235 Governmental Center lawn. For featuring Linda Reno, Pete Himmelheber, AI more information call 301-475- • Gough, Kennedy Abell, Frankie Tippett and Earth Day Celebration 4200, ext. 1341. " myself. I would like to thank the College and Celebrate Earth Day in the Town Square Freedom Fest . the great speakers for their time and effort. on Sunday, April 19th, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. R Many people came out to hear the talks and Enjoy live music, entertainment, puppet show, Celebrate Independence ';; t ~\, enjoyed the various topics. seated massage, face painting, children's crafts, Day on Saturday, July 4 h, 5:00 p.m.-lO:OO p.m. at the SMC The logo that was designed to represent animal rescue organizations, and more! Learn about organic gardening, pesticide-free produce, Fairgrounds. Plenty of entertainment, this accomplishment was generously donated exhibits, food and a fireworks display. Sponsored by the talented, young graphic designer Bryan recycling, conservation and other environmental tips to help save our planet. Sponsored by the by the SMC Dept. of Human Services. Call 301­ Miller. St. Mary's County school children 475-4200, ext. 1849 for details. participated in an art contest. Long time Leonardtown Business Association. For more residents shared personal memories from information call 301-475-9791. Beach Party on the Square their childhood in a four-part special series Spring Fling XXIV Classic Car Show Ahhhh summer! Time in the County Times. The staffofthe County for sun, sand, and Leonardtown's See a t~~~ Times worked closely with the committee annual "Beach Party on the fantastic display to publish a fantastic collector's series ~:-- ~~l Square"! Family fun highlights of classic and covering the last 300 years of Leonardtown ~: ~ an afternoon of live music, dancing, antique cars, history. The local businesses and residences sand volleyball play, magic shows, fire truck supported our activities at every turn. The trucks, and street hose-downs, jump rope and hula-hoop contests, rods around the ~ fact that so many wonderful people were children's crafts, games, and much more! Mark brought in to participate was truly inspiring. Town Square on th your calendar to join us in the Town Square on Sunday, April 26 , 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.