By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Slithering onto Naval Air Station Patuxent River for the third year in a row, the Grinch will flip the switch at the Dec. 20 tree-light- ing ceremony to officially kick off the holiday celebration at Who-ville, otherwise known as Mattapany Day Camp. Sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Rec- reation (MWR), this year’s Who-bilation includes caroling choral groups from three local schools, Christmas crafts, a bring-your- own-camera photo op with the Grinch, a post office for kids to mail their letters to Santa, colorful decorations and plenty of lights. “There are thousands and thousands,” said Jen Marchant Beavers, recreation direc- tor at Naval Recreation Center Solomons, of the lights that will illuminate a path from the front gate through the woods, decorate all six pavilions, most of the camp’s buildings and the trees that surround the activity. Marchant Beavers and Dave Cardinale, MWR’s marketing director, are busy coor- dinating the decorating efforts, trying each year to build on what’s been done before. Finding a few spare hours in their work day or putting in time during evenings and weekends, the team — with some helpers — began decorating the first week in Novem- ber and will probably continue right up until Who-ville’s opening. “Some of our decorations are shared with other departments and events around base,” Cardinale said, “which means we can’t use them until they’re finished with them.” One of those events is Cook- ies with the Clauses, Dec. 13- 15 at NRC Solomons, just one week before the Who-ville opening. “As soon as that event is over, we’ll transport those decorations to Mattapany,” Marchant Beavers said. “We’ll do it ‘Grinch style,’ by tossing the fully dec- orated trees into a van and driving them across the bridge that night.” The team is also working both nights of the event, selling tickets at the entry gate; and Solomons summer recre- ation aides — home from school for the holidays — are assisting with the arts and crafts in the Martha May cabin, and the Jin- gle Jinglers and Cindy-Lou Who rooms, said Marchant Beavers. But it’ll probably be Erich Engel, as the Grinch, who draws the most attention from the few hundred kids expected to attend. Engel, a recreation aide, isn’t new to the Grinch, having played the role in a St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation production of “Seussical The Musical,” a couple years ago. “I’ll be in costume, but I won’t be wearing a mask,” he said. “I’ll be doing my own green face makeup.” Who-ville, located at Mattapany Day Camp off Buse Road, is open from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec 21. Choral groups from Chopticon, Spring Ridge and Father Andrew White schools are performing Dec. 20. Tick- ets are $4 per person, ages 3 and older, paid at the Mattapany Day Camp gate. Parking is available at the Energy Zone or across from MWR’s administrative offices in building 467. Proceeds from Who-ville benefit future MWR special events. Small Business Council Page 2 Echoes From Our Past Page 6 NDW Sailor of the Year Page 8 VOLUME 70, NUMBER 44 Celebrating 70 years of community partnership December 5, 2013 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND By Emily Burdeshaw Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs A Naval Air Systems Command (NA- VAIR) employee at Naval Air Station Patux- ent River received an award for her work as the deputy assistant program manager for Systems Engineering on the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) program. Nicole Theberge received the Star of To- morrow award at a conference held by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) in Indianapolis on Nov. 2. Each year, SHPE presents the award to an engineer with three to seven years of experience in his or her field who exhibits a strong com- mitment to excellence and the potential to excel, according to the organization’s de- scription. “Nicole seizes opportunities and con- sistently produces positive outcomes,” said Andy Guy, NAVAIR Direct and Time Sensi- tive Strike Weapons Program (PMA-242) assistant program manager for engineer- ing, who received the call from SHPE and informed Theberge of her win. “When we need someone to step up to the plate, she does so without hesitation.” According to SHPE’s website, the orga- nization’s mission is to expose the Hispanic community to fields of study and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Growing up in a small Army town in Ari- zona, Theberge said she always appreciated astronomy and excelled in math and sci- ence. She took advanced placement courses at Buena High School and entered the en- gineering physics program at University of Arizona, Tucson, where she graduated in 2006 before moving to Pt. Mugu, Calif., to work as a contractor for the Navy. In 2009 she moved to China Lake, Calif., to work for PMA-242 as a civilian. Since then, she moved to work in acquisition at Pax River. Theberge quickly made a name for her- self among the AARGM team, coming to NAVAIR engineer recognized as rising ‘Star’ Courtesy photo From left, Claudia Goggin, District 6 vice president of the Society of Hispan- ic Professional Engineers (SHPE) pres- ents Nicole Theberge with the SHPE Star of Tomorrow award for her work within the Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Weapons Program (PMA-242). Nearly two dozen enlisted Sailors as- signed to Naval Air Station Patuxent River had an added reason to celebrate during the Thanksgiving holidays this year, hav- ing been on the Navy’s list for E-4, E-5, E- 6advancement, released Nov. 26. Navywide, promotees included more than 21,000 active-duty, 1,800 Reservists and 500 full-time support Sailors. For NAS Pax River they are: Petty Officers 1st Class Jovan E. Barber, fire controlman Tabitha Powers, air traffic controller Michael Sparhawk, naval aircrewman (helicopter) Petty Officers 2nd Class James I. Burgess, air traffic controller Jonathan Delair, master-at-arms Robert Magee, aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) Brand Petherick, air traffic controller Daniel Roberts, air traffic controller Samuel Rocco II, air traffic controller Juan Troncoso, aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) Noah Trumble, air traffic controller Matthew Wilson, master-at-arms Christopher Zamora, damage controlman Petty Officers 3rd Class Cody Ballinger, master-at-arms Anthony Jenkins, air traffic controller Rosalinda Orio, air traffic controller Michael Rhoads, air traffic controller Stephen Sawyer, air traffic controller Levi Springer, air traffic controller Orlando Washington, air traffic controller Results are out: Pax Sailors make the grade U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni Decorating the Who-ville tree are Naval Recreation Center Solomons Recre- ation Director, Jen Marchant Beavers, on ladder; Morale, Welfare and Recre- ation Marketing Director Dave Cardinale, left; Annie Backscheider, assistant recreation director at NRC Solomons; and Erich Engel, recreation aide. How the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas See Star, Page 10 See MWR inputs, page 4 For reservations and more information on Cookies with the Clauses, call the Adventure Zone at 410-286-8046.
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By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
Slithering onto Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver for the third year in a row, the Grinchwill flip the switch at the Dec. 20 tree-light-ing ceremony to officially kick off the holidaycelebration at Who-ville, otherwise knownas Mattapany Day Camp.
Sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation (MWR), this year’s Who-bilationincludes caroling choral groups from threelocal schools, Christmas crafts, a bring-your-own-camera photo op with the Grinch, apost office for kids to mail their letters toSanta, colorful decorations and plenty oflights.
“There are thousands and thousands,”said JenMarchant Beavers, recreation direc-tor at Naval Recreation Center Solomons, ofthe lights that will illuminate a path from thefront gate through the woods, decorate all sixpavilions, most of the camp’s buildings andthe trees that surround the activity.
Marchant Beavers and Dave Cardinale,MWR’s marketing director, are busy coor-dinating the decorating efforts, trying eachyear to build on what’s been done before.Finding a few spare hours in their workday or putting in time during evenings andweekends, the team—with some helpers —began decorating the first week in Novem-ber and will probably continue right up untilWho-ville’s opening.
“Some of our decorations are shared withother departments and events around base,”Cardinale said, “which meanswe can’t use them until they’refinished with them.”
One of those events is Cook-ies with the Clauses, Dec. 13-15 at NRC Solomons, just oneweek before the Who-villeopening.
“As soon as that event isover, we’ll transport thosedecorations to Mattapany,”Marchant Beavers said. “We’lldo it ‘Grinch style,’ by tossing the fully dec-orated trees into a van and driving them
across the bridge that night.”The team is also working both nights of
the event, selling tickets at the entry gate;and Solomons summer recre-ation aides — home from schoolfor the holidays — are assistingwith the arts and crafts in theMartha May cabin, and the Jin-gle Jinglers and Cindy-Lou Whorooms, said Marchant Beavers.
But it’ll probably be ErichEngel, as the Grinch, who drawsthe most attention from the fewhundred kids expected to attend.
Engel, a recreation aide, isn’tnew to the Grinch, having played the role ina St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation
production of “Seussical The Musical,” acouple years ago.
“I’ll be in costume, but I won’t be wearingamask,” he said. “I’ll be doingmy own greenface makeup.”
Who-ville, located at Mattapany DayCamp off Buse Road, is open from 6-9 p.m.Dec. 20 and Dec 21. Choral groups fromChopticon, Spring Ridge and Father AndrewWhite schools are performing Dec. 20. Tick-ets are $4 per person, ages 3 and older, paidat the Mattapany Day Camp gate. Parking isavailable at the Energy Zone or across fromMWR’s administrative offices in building467. Proceeds from Who-ville benefit futureMWR special events.
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NDW Sailorof the YearPage 8
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND
By Emily BurdeshawProgram Executive OfficeUnmanned Aviation andStrike Weapons Public Affairs
A Naval Air Systems Command (NA-VAIR) employee at Naval Air Station Patux-ent River received an award for her workas the deputy assistant program managerfor Systems Engineering on the AGM-88EAdvanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile(AARGM) program.
Nicole Theberge received the Star of To-morrow award at a conference held by theSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers(SHPE) in Indianapolis on Nov. 2. Each year,SHPE presents the award to an engineer
with three to seven years of experience inhis or her field who exhibits a strong com-mitment to excellence and the potential toexcel, according to the organization’s de-scription.
“Nicole seizes opportunities and con-sistently produces positive outcomes,” saidAndy Guy, NAVAIR Direct and Time Sensi-tive Strike Weapons Program (PMA-242)assistant program manager for engineer-ing, who received the call from SHPE andinformed Theberge of her win. “When weneed someone to step up to the plate, shedoes so without hesitation.”
According to SHPE’s website, the orga-nization’s mission is to expose the Hispaniccommunity to fields of study and careers in
science, technology, engineering and math.Growing up in a small Army town in Ari-
zona, Theberge said she always appreciatedastronomy and excelled in math and sci-ence. She took advanced placement coursesat Buena High School and entered the en-gineering physics program at University ofArizona, Tucson, where she graduated in2006 before moving to Pt. Mugu, Calif., towork as a contractor for the Navy. In 2009she moved to China Lake, Calif., to workfor PMA-242 as a civilian. Since then, shemoved to work in acquisition at Pax River.
Theberge quickly made a name for her-self among the AARGM team, coming to
NAVAIR engineer recognized as rising ‘Star’
Courtesy photo
From left, Claudia Goggin, District 6vice president of the Society of Hispan-ic Professional Engineers (SHPE) pres-ents Nicole Thebergewith the SHPEStar of Tomorrow award for her workwithin the Direct and Time SensitiveStrikeWeapons Program (PMA-242).
Nearly two dozen enlisted Sailors as-signed toNaval Air Station Patuxent Riverhad an added reason to celebrate duringthe Thanksgiving holidays this year, hav-ing been on the Navy’s list for E-4, E-5, E-6advancement, releasedNov. 26.
Navywide, promotees included morethan 21,000 active-duty, 1,800 Reservistsand500 full-time support Sailors. ForNASPax River they are:
Petty Officers 1st ClassJovan E. Barber, fire controlmanTabitha Powers, air traffic controllerMichael Sparhawk,naval aircrewman (helicopter)
Petty Officers 2nd ClassJames I. Burgess, air traffic controllerJonathan Delair, master-at-armsRobert Magee,aviationboatswain’smate (handling)
Brand Petherick, air traffic controllerDaniel Roberts, air traffic controllerSamuel Rocco II, air traffic controllerJuan Troncoso,aviationboatswain’smate (handling)
Noah Trumble, air traffic controllerMatthew Wilson, master-at-armsChristopher Zamora,damage controlman
Petty Officers 3rd ClassCody Ballinger, master-at-armsAnthony Jenkins, air traffic controllerRosalinda Orio, air traffic controllerMichael Rhoads, air traffic controllerStephen Sawyer, air traffic controllerLevi Springer, air traffic controllerOrlando Washington,air traffic controller
Results are out:Pax Sailors make the grade
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
Decorating the Who-ville tree are Naval Recreation Center Solomons Recre-ation Director, Jen Marchant Beavers, on ladder; Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation Marketing Director Dave Cardinale, left; Annie Backscheider, assistantrecreation director at NRC Solomons; and Erich Engel, recreation aide.
How the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas
See Star, Page 10
See MWRinputs, page 4For reservations andmore information onCookies with theClauses, call theAdventure Zone at410-286-8046.
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On base:NDW Launches News, Information Site:www.navdistwash.org
Naval District Washington recently launched a newweb-based, interactive communication tool to get you thenews and information you need to stay informed. The site isone-stop for all your region and installation news. Featuresinclude: subscriptions to deliver news to your inbox; basenewspaper feeds; Commandant’s Corner with a commentsection; submit questions anonymously or request a directresponse; see what’s trending on NDW social media. Helpmake NDW the most informed region in the Commander,Naval Installations Command enterprise and visit the site atwww.navdistwash.org. If you have questions regarding thenew site, submit them online or contact Chatney Auger at202-433-9714 or [email protected].
NMCI Unsolicited Telephone CallsNavyNMCI users are receiving unsolicited telephone calls
from agents reporting to be members of an HP/NMCI Win-dows 7 support team. The agents typically state that problemssuch as event viewer errors have been detected on the user’sNMCI workstation that will cause it to crash. The caller thendirects the user to awebsite asking him or her to allow remoteaccess to his or her computer in order to fix the problems. Us-ers who receive any unsolicited calls similar this should notgo to the website or allow remote access to their NMCI seat.Users should hang up the phone and report the incident to hisor her Information Assurance Manager.
Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the
gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can either email [email protected] or phone 301-342-4163 now through 4:30p.m. Friday. Be sure to include a brief description of wherehe’s located. All correct answers will be entered into a draw-ing and one name will be chosen to win a Center Stage The-ater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more thanonce per month. The winner Nov. 21, Chief Petty OfficerWilliam Surber, found Gnorman on the front page in theHome Place photo. There was no Tester Nov. 28.
Off base:Tuition Assistance Payments Resume
Following passage of Continuing Resolution Author-ity, Department of the Navy is in the process of resumingfunding of voluntary education programs, including tuitionassistance. Effective immediately, all military tuition assis-tance applications for courses starting on or after Oct. 17,2013, may be submitted.
USNA Seeks Navy Reserve InstructorsThe U.S. Naval Academy needs qualified Navy Reserve
officers, especially at the ranks of lieutenant and lieutenantcommander, with at least a master’s degree in an appropri-ate academic discipline to instruct in designated academicdepartments for fall 2014. Recall opportunities consideredfor: cyber security, information systems, and informationtechnology; electrical engineering, computer engineering,general engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical en-gineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, aerospaceengineering, and control systems engineering; mathemat-ics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and oceanog-raphy; political science, economics, English, history, andforeign languages, including Spanish, French, German,Russian, Arabic, Chinese or Japanese. For information onapplying, email [email protected] or call Cmdr. JohnSchedel at 410-293-6513.
‘Barefoot in the Park’ Open AuditionsDec. 6, 6:30-9 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Three Notch Theatre, Lexington ParkThe Newtowne Players are hosting open auditions for the
upcoming romantic comedy, “Barefoot in the Park,” writtenby Neil Simon and directed by Thomas Esposito. The showis April 25 to May 11. Emphasis is on vocal projection, vocalvariety, timing, body language and facial expressions. Thosewho cannot make these audition dates or times but wish towork either onstage or backstage, contact Esposito at 301-737-5447. For more information, visit www.newtowneplay-ers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers.
Volunteer Opportunities:Huntingtown Math Club
Huntingtown High School, Calvert County, Math Clubis looking for speakers to visit with students to discusstheir careers and how it relates to math. The club meets11:20-11:50 a.m. Mondays. This club also participates inthe Moody Mega Math Challenge and is looking for men-tors to help with technical writing. Contact Amy Oursler [email protected].
Book Fair at Carver ElementaryCarver Elementary, Lexington Park, is looking for vol-
unteers to help with the school’s book fair, Dec. 9-13. Du-ties would include helping students find books they haveon their wish list, and making sure they have enoughmoney. Volunteers needed Monday through Friday, anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact LisaMcCoy at [email protected] or 301-863-4076 ext. 1030.
News Briefs
Catholic ServicesMass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.Continuing CatholicDevelopment (CCD):Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Protestant ServicesWorship: Sundays at 11 a.m.Men’s Discipleship: Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the ReligiousProgramming CenterWomen’s Study: Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday,10-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Programming Center
St. Nicholas ChapelService Schedule
By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
The Coalition of Sailors Against De-structive Decisions, a peer-to-peer men-torship program established by the Navyin 2010, is looking for new members tojoin the newly formed Naval Air StationPatuxent River chapter.
Known as CSADD, the Navywide pro-gram is geared toward Sailors ages 18-25and strives to reinforce the culture of Sail-ors helping Sailors by avoiding destructivebehavior and thereby aiding in the devel-opment of future leaders.
“CSADD is a group of caring Sailorswho take the time and effort to put outthe word and let other junior Sailors knowhow important the decisions they makecan be,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd ClassEvan Desrosiers, who is an advocate forthe group. “Making the right decisionshelps avoid downfalls that hurt not onlythe individual, but also their career andthe team they work for.”
As the group’s enlisted adviser, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jared Chieco wants CSADD to be the orga-nization a young Sailor can turn to for help.
“If you’re a young Sailor who needs direction but doesn’twant a counseling session with your Chief, we’ve got youcovered,” he said. “If you need fellowship with shipmates ofthe same peer group, we’re the place. Or, if you’re an experi-enced young or junior Sailor and could impart your wisdomto your peers, we need you, too.”
Chieco serves only as a mentor to the chapter’s leader-ship, keeping the group in line with its true peer-to-peerintentions.
“If [an] MA1 is out there preaching to young Sailors,we’re not doing the program justice,” he said. “I have twostrong junior Sailors leading the charge on this —MA2 Des-rosiers and [Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class] Jamika Lewis.
They’re doing the hard work. I’m just men-toring them in the process andmaking surewe meet the group’s purpose.”
CSADD meets at 11 a.m. the firstWednesday of each month at the ReligiousProgram Center, building 401. Meetingscurrently focus on getting the chapter upand running and the different ways thegroup can put the word out about its ac-tivities. But, as membership grows, socialevents will be planned to encourage cama-raderie and fellowship.
“We might have an ice cream social or afun day in the park,” Desrosiers said. “We’lltry to get away from regular work to talkabout things but, each month, we’ll caterto our topic and keep it related.”
Each year, the Navy releases a list ofmonthly topics to be used by CSADD chap-ters in developing information Sailors canuse to make positive decisions. In 2013,some of those topics included the respon-sible use of alcohol, planning a family dur-ing your naval career, drug abuse preven-tion and awareness, off-duty recreation,domestic violence and motorcycle safety.
Young Sailors are invited to attend the meetings or talkwith CSADD representatives who plan to set up an infor-mation table at different commands across the installation,beginning in December.
Chieco believes CSADD is the answer to a need withinthe Navy’s culture and encourages young Sailors to get onboard, get involved and be part of the solution.
“Every suicide or DUI is one too many,” he said. “EverySailor separated for drug abuse is one too many. Every Sail-or who goes down a destructive path because no one waslooking out for him or her is inexcusable. CSADD is a bridgeconnecting to that need, and we require your help.”
For more information, visit www.navy.mil and searchCSADD; or search facebook.com/Coalition of SailorsAgainst Destructive Decisions.
Mentorship program seeks young Sailors
CSADD meetings11 a.m. the first Wednesday
of each monthReligious Program Center,
building 401Visit www.navy.miland search CSADD
Facebook.com/Coalitionof Sailors Against
Destructive Decisions.
Pax Pros of the Week are submitted to and select-ed by the naval air station’s command master chief,CMDMC William Lloyd-Owen. The certificates pre-sented serve as recognition for the “hard work anddedication” the individuals display on a daily basis.
Pax Pros of the Week
Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrea Bloomfield,port operations boatswain’s mate; presentedNov. 19.
Courtesy photos
Bev Jeffas, safety office; presented Nov. 19.
Thursday, Dec. 56:30 p.m.,
The Fifth EstateTriggering our age of high-
stakes secrecy, explosivenews leaks and the traffick-ing of classified information,WikiLeaks forever changedthe game. Now, in a dramaticthriller based on real events,the film reveals the quest toexpose the deceptions andcorruptions of power thatturned an Internet upstartinto the 21st century’s mostfiercely debated organiza-tion. Rated: R (2 hr, 8 min)
Friday, Dec. 66:30 p.m.,
Ender’s GameIn the near future, a hostile
alien race called the Formics,attack Earth, and if not for thelegendary heroics of Interna-tional Fleet Commander Ma-zer Rackham, all would havebeen lost. In preparation forthe next attack, the Interna-tional Military are trainingonly the best young minds tofind the future Mazer. EnderWiggin, a shy but strategi-
cally brilliant boy, is recruitedto join the elite. Arriving atBattle School, Ender quicklyand easily masters increas-ingly difficult challenges andsimulations, distinguishinghimself and winning respectamongst his peers. Ender issoon ordained by Graff as themilitary’s next great hope,resulting in his promotionto Command School. Oncethere, he’s trained by Rack-ham to lead his fellow sol-diers into an epic battle that
will determine the future ofEarth and save the humanrace. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 54min)
9 p.m., About TimeThe night after another
unsatisfactory New Year’sparty, Tim’s father tells hisson that the men in his fam-ily have always had the abil-ity to travel through time.Tim can’t change history, buthe can change what happensand has happened in his own
life so he decides to make hisworld a better place, by get-ting a girlfriend. Tim finallymeets Mary. They fall in love;then, an unfortunate time-travel incident means he hasnever met her at all. So theymeet for the first time againand tries to win her heart.Rated: R (2 hr, 4 min)
Saturday, Dec. 74 p.m.,
Free Birds (not in 3D)In this hilarious, adven-
turous buddy comedy foraudiences of all ages, twoturkeys from opposite sidesof the tracks must put asidetheir differences and teamup to travel back in time tochange the course of his-tory, and get turkey off theThanksgiving menu for good.Rated: PG (1 hr, 31 min)
6:30 p.m.,Ender’s Game
9 p.m., About Time
Sunday, Dec. 8
Free Sneak Preview
2 p.m.,
Lone Survivor
Monday and Tuesday
NoMovies
Wednesday, Dec. 11
6:30 p.m.,
Ender’s Game
For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxentand click on the Fleet and Family Readiness tab.
Drill Hall (recreation, fitness and sports) 301-757-3943Energy Zone 301-995-3869Liberty 301-342-3565Information, Travel andToursOffice 301-342-3648River’s EdgeCatering andConferenceCenter 301-342-3656CustomizedCreations 301-342-3569
Customized Creations36th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.More than 175 vendors, handmade crafts and no admis-
sion fee. This event is open to the public.
White House Christmas OrnamentsAvailable at Customized Creations for $20 each.
River’s Edge Cateringand Conference CenterBreakfast with Santa
Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m.Enjoy a hot buffet while Santa and Mrs. Claus visit your
table and interact with the children.Cost: $15, adults; $10, youths ages 3-10; free for children
age 2 and younger.
Nutcracker TeaDec. 8, 2-4 p.m.Featuring a performance from Ballet Caliente. Enjoy
light refreshments and then float on a snowflake to theMagical Land of the Sweets and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Cost:$15, adults; $10, youths ages 11 and younger.
St. Marie’s MusicaDec. 10This holiday tradition continues! Join us for a dinner
buffet and then be treated to a performance by St. Marie’sMusica in Renaissance period costume singing carols fromseveral different time periods. Bring the family and enjoythe concert following dinner. Dinner, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; per-formance, 7 p.m. Reservations required. Cost: $18.95, mem-bers; $21.95, nonmembers; $9.95, youths ages 6-11; $3.95,children ages 5 and younger.
Naval Rec. Center SolomonsCookies with the Clauses
Dec. 13, 6:30-8 p.m.Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.
and 5-6:30 p.m.Enjoy an afternoon of Winter Family Fun when the
Clauses come and visit NRC at its 5th Annual Cookies withthe Clauses. Arts and crafts with Santa’s elves, make a spe-cial cookie with Mrs. Clause, and a surprise visit and storytime with Santa.
Reservations for Cookies with the Clauses are required.Call the Adventure Zone at 410-286-8046.
Liberty CenterWashington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils Game
Dec. 21Cost: $35, includes $15 concession voucher. For E-1 to
E-6 single or unaccompanied active-duty military only. Reg-ister at the Information Tickets and Travel office by Dec. 19.
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By Cherie HuntingtonDefense CommissaryAgency Public Affairs
Applications for the 2014 Scholarships for MilitaryChildren Program are now available at the Naval Air Sta-tion Patuxent River commissary and online at www.mili-taryscholar.org.
This year’s award amount is $2,000 and at least onescholarship is awarded at each commissary with quali-fied applicants.
Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child ofan active-duty service member, Reserve or Guard mem-ber, retiree or survivor of a military member who diedwhile on active duty, or a survivor of a retiree. Applicantsmust also be younger than age 21, or age 23 if enrolled asa full-time student at a college or university.
Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsorare enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Report-ing System database, referred to as DEERS, and have amilitary ID card. The applicant must attend or plan to at-tend an accredited college or university, full time, in thefall of 2014 or be enrolled in studies designed to transferto a four-year program.
The application deadline is close of business Feb.28, 2014. For Pax River commissary applicants, that’s 7p.m. Applications can be hand-delivered or shipped viaU.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods; they can-not be emailed or faxed. The mailing address for the PaxRiver commissary is: 22155 Cuddihy Road building 2173,Patuxent River MD 20670.
For information on any class or program, call 301-342-4911.
Ready NavyGet a free information packet on how to prepare for win-
ter weather and other potential emergencies at the Fleet andFamily Support Center, 21993 Bundy Road, building 2090.
Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can directly improve the
quality of life of service members and their family by ad-dressing the stressors facing today’s military: family hard-ships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money con-cerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors,and many other difficulties. Make an appointment with acounselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs
of military families. It’s important for Sailors with an excep-tional family member, a family member with special needs,such as a medical or educational disability, are encouragedto enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring forEFM needs. Email James Lettner at [email protected].
Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator can help you and your
family in managing your finances, resolving financial prob-lems and to reach long-term goals. With the help of theFFSC Financial Educator, you can take control of your fi-nances. Make an appointment with a counselor by calling301-342-5442.
ClassesAll classes held at the Fleet and Family Support Center
in building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted.Classes are open to active duty, retired and reserve military.Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or bycalling 301-342-4911.
Playgroup at Glenn ForestThursdays, 10-11 a.m.Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their chil-
dren for playtime at the Glenn Forest Community Center.
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To ensure as many Sailors and Pax Pros are affordedthe opportunity to take leave and enjoy the holidays,the gates for Pax will operate on the following schedulethroughout the holiday period, Dec. 12 through Jan. 10.
Gate One:Open 24/7 throughout the holiday period.Lanes will have limited augmentation.Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station:Open 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays.
Gate Two:Open 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays.Closed weekends, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1Lanes augmented to expedite traffic: Dec. 13,Dec. 16-20, Dec. 23, Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3 and Jan. 6-10No augmentation: Dec. 24 and Dec. 26-27Normal staffing and operations resume
Monday, Jan. 13
Gate Three:Open 5:30-9 a.m. weekdays for inboundand outbound trafficOpen 3:30-5:30 p.m. weekdays for outboundtraffic onlyClosed weekends, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1Normal staffing and operations resumeMonday, Jan. 13
Webster Outlying Field:The main gate is open through the holiday periodThe back gate off Beachville Road is closedDec. 13 through Jan. 12Normal staffing and operations resumeMonday, Jan. 13
Naval Recreation Center Solomons:Open 24/7 throughout the holiday period.
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By Theresa HopkinsAtlantic Test RangesBusiness Communications
Once a solid beacon guidingmariners in and out of thePatuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, the CedarPoint Lighthouse remains an icon associated with
Naval Air Station Patuxent River.For 100 years, the lighthouse complex occupied more
than an acre of what was once a sandy point of land at themouth of the Patuxent River. In 1996, a lack of funding forrestoration and the impending collapse of the structureprompted its demolition. Today, its location is marked by aradar calibration tower.
Lighthouse of yesteryearIn 1894, the U.S. Coast Guard bought a 1.53-acre parcel
of land at the entrance to the Patuxent River for the light-house site. The lighthouse was built on a sandy point where
the Patuxent River empties into the Chesapeake Bay andbecame operational in 1896.
Once a peninsula, the point of land — now fully sub-merged and cut off from the mainland — was a victim oferosion, storms and subsequent dredging conducted by thesand and gravel operation that eventually bought the prop-erty from the Coast Guard.
The lighthouse originally consisted of the keeper’s dwell-ing, a three-story cottage style home built of wood and brick.From one corner rose a square tower supporting a lantern.The complex included a brick oil house, a fog-bell tower,a frame boathouse and a small outhouse on the property.
A fourth-order Fresnel lens, an intermediate sized lens,flashed red every five seconds with a fog bell that struck atintervals of 30 seconds during thick or foggy weather.
In 1928, the lighthouse was abandoned by the CoastGuard and all but a 10 feet by 10 feet parcel was sold to thesand and gravel mining company, Arundel Corp., for $2,100.The lighthouse was surrounded by water by this time, andan automated beacon was installed.
The Navy purchased the entire property in 1958. By thendredging had taken its toll on the foundation. Increased soilerosion and storms fostered rapid deterioration, while gov-ernment funds tomaintain the lighthouse were unavailable.
In 1981, the Navy approved the demolition of the remain-ing lighthouse structure. At the time, the Navy determinedthat stabilizing the structure was not possible because of se-vere damage to the foundation caused by erosion, but thatsalvaging some of it was possible.
In December 1981, the cupola was removed using fundsraised by the Friends of Cedar Point Lighthouse and brought
ashore to the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum, nowcalled the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, where Sailorsbegan its restoration.
Finding a New HomeOn May 24, 1985, the cupola was dedicated and pre-
sented to the museum. It can still be seen on the museum’sproperty outside of NAS Gate 1. Static displays and a historyof the lighthouse are located inside the museum.
In September 1983, the lighthouse was removed fromconsideration of the National Register of Historic Placeslistings because of its lack of structural integrity. The wood,
bricks and remaining gable roof were left to the mercy ofthe elements.
In light of its deteriorating condition and possible threatto navigation, the naval air station, in an effort to preservewhat was left, made an appeal to various groups and privatecitizens to solicit preservation support. In response to theirinterest, the lighthouse roof was removed in October 1996,and delivered to the Calvert Marine Museum.
During the week of Oct. 7, the contractor responsiblefor its deconstruction installed bracing and supports thatwould allow a crane to lift the wooden third floor and roofstructure intact off the lighthouse. On Oct. 17, the slate-cov-ered roof structure was lifted off in one piece, placed on abarge, and delivered to Calvert Marina that night.
Once at the marina, the slate from the porch was re-moved and put in secure storage. Most of the bricks werenot able to be recovered because they were held togetherby concrete and could not be separated without destroying
them. However, the contractor was able to recover bricksfrom the chimney inside the structure. One corner sectionof the lighthouse was also salvaged intact, removed and de-livered to the marina.
Calvert Marine Museum dismantled and inventoried theremnants, and now the sunburst decoration from the roofof the former lighthouse can be seen displayed on the wallinside the museum’s entrance.
After dismantling the rest of the lighthouse and remov-ing the remnants from the Cedar Point shallows, the Navyinstalled a radar calibration tower on the site for use by theAtlantic Test Ranges located nearby. Above the water line,the rock foundation that surrounded the complex remainsto help prevent further erosion.
The lighthouse continues its legacy at Pax River as the tra-ditional subject of photographs presented at award ceremo-nies and retirements, and signifies the lasting impression thebeacon has had onmariners traversing the Chesapeake Bay.
U.S. Navy photo
The Cedar Point Lighthouse was situated on a point of land about 150 yards off shore as seen in this1920s photo. There were several out buildings including a bell tower. Constructed in 1896, it operated asa lighthouse until 1954.
U.S. Navy photo
In December 1981, the cupola was removed us-ing funds raised by the Friends of Cedar PointLighthouse and brought ashore to the Naval AirTest and Evaluation Museum, now the PatuxentRiver Naval Air Museum, where Sailors began itsrestoration.
U.S. Navy photo
Dredging along with wind and tide eroded thepeninsula, leaving the foundation underwater andthe lighthouse structure an island; circa 1990s.
1894U.S. Coast Guard buys 1.54 acres of land on
the point at the entrance of the Patuxent Riverfor lighthouse site.
September 1896Lighthouse is completed, consisting of
lighthouse/dwelling, oil house, boathouse, fog-bell tower, outhouse and barn.
1928Water now surrounds lighthouse. Coast
Guard abandons the lighthouse and sells allbut a 10 feet by 10 feet plot for the Day Beaconto Arundel Sand and Gravel Corp.
1933Day Beacon is destroyed by storm; another
beacon is installed in old fog tower owned byArundel Sand and Gravel Corp.
1954Day Beacon is removed because of erosion
and nearby dredging for sand.
1956Post light is abandoned.
1957Bell tower collapses during storm.
Aug. 1, 1958Navy acquires 10-by-10-foot plot from
Coast Guard.
Nov. 10, 1958Navy acquires island from Arundel Corpo-
gineering Field Activity approves demolition oflighthouse.
Dec. 14, 1981Lighthouse cupola is removed.
May 24, 1984The cupola is dedicated and presented to
the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum,now known as the Patuxent River Naval AirMuseum.
Oct. 19, 1995Navy performs an evaluation of the light-
house’s deteriorating condition.
Oct. 17, 1996A barge and large crane remove the roof and
deliver it to Calvert Marine Museum. The rem-nants of the lighthouse are removed.
Present dayThe cupola, static displays and a history of
the lighthouse are still viewable at the PatuxentRiver Naval AirMuseumoutside of NASGate 1.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Tester 7
Cedar poinTLighthousE
A Look Through Time - 1896 to the Present
Echoes From Our PastIlluminating Pax River’s History
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By Theresa HopkinsAtlantic Test RangesBusiness Communications
Once a solid beacon guidingmariners in and out of thePatuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, the CedarPoint Lighthouse remains an icon associated with
Naval Air Station Patuxent River.For 100 years, the lighthouse complex occupied more
than an acre of what was once a sandy point of land at themouth of the Patuxent River. In 1996, a lack of funding forrestoration and the impending collapse of the structureprompted its demolition. Today, its location is marked by aradar calibration tower.
Lighthouse of yesteryearIn 1894, the U.S. Coast Guard bought a 1.53-acre parcel
of land at the entrance to the Patuxent River for the light-house site. The lighthouse was built on a sandy point where
the Patuxent River empties into the Chesapeake Bay andbecame operational in 1896.
Once a peninsula, the point of land — now fully sub-merged and cut off from the mainland — was a victim oferosion, storms and subsequent dredging conducted by thesand and gravel operation that eventually bought the prop-erty from the Coast Guard.
The lighthouse originally consisted of the keeper’s dwell-ing, a three-story cottage style home built of wood and brick.From one corner rose a square tower supporting a lantern.The complex included a brick oil house, a fog-bell tower,a frame boathouse and a small outhouse on the property.
A fourth-order Fresnel lens, an intermediate sized lens,flashed red every five seconds with a fog bell that struck atintervals of 30 seconds during thick or foggy weather.
In 1928, the lighthouse was abandoned by the CoastGuard and all but a 10 feet by 10 feet parcel was sold to thesand and gravel mining company, Arundel Corp., for $2,100.The lighthouse was surrounded by water by this time, andan automated beacon was installed.
The Navy purchased the entire property in 1958. By thendredging had taken its toll on the foundation. Increased soilerosion and storms fostered rapid deterioration, while gov-ernment funds tomaintain the lighthouse were unavailable.
In 1981, the Navy approved the demolition of the remain-ing lighthouse structure. At the time, the Navy determinedthat stabilizing the structure was not possible because of se-vere damage to the foundation caused by erosion, but thatsalvaging some of it was possible.
In December 1981, the cupola was removed using fundsraised by the Friends of Cedar Point Lighthouse and brought
ashore to the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum, nowcalled the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, where Sailorsbegan its restoration.
Finding a New HomeOn May 24, 1985, the cupola was dedicated and pre-
sented to the museum. It can still be seen on the museum’sproperty outside of NAS Gate 1. Static displays and a historyof the lighthouse are located inside the museum.
In September 1983, the lighthouse was removed fromconsideration of the National Register of Historic Placeslistings because of its lack of structural integrity. The wood,
bricks and remaining gable roof were left to the mercy ofthe elements.
In light of its deteriorating condition and possible threatto navigation, the naval air station, in an effort to preservewhat was left, made an appeal to various groups and privatecitizens to solicit preservation support. In response to theirinterest, the lighthouse roof was removed in October 1996,and delivered to the Calvert Marine Museum.
During the week of Oct. 7, the contractor responsiblefor its deconstruction installed bracing and supports thatwould allow a crane to lift the wooden third floor and roofstructure intact off the lighthouse. On Oct. 17, the slate-cov-ered roof structure was lifted off in one piece, placed on abarge, and delivered to Calvert Marina that night.
Once at the marina, the slate from the porch was re-moved and put in secure storage. Most of the bricks werenot able to be recovered because they were held togetherby concrete and could not be separated without destroying
them. However, the contractor was able to recover bricksfrom the chimney inside the structure. One corner sectionof the lighthouse was also salvaged intact, removed and de-livered to the marina.
Calvert Marine Museum dismantled and inventoried theremnants, and now the sunburst decoration from the roofof the former lighthouse can be seen displayed on the wallinside the museum’s entrance.
After dismantling the rest of the lighthouse and remov-ing the remnants from the Cedar Point shallows, the Navyinstalled a radar calibration tower on the site for use by theAtlantic Test Ranges located nearby. Above the water line,the rock foundation that surrounded the complex remainsto help prevent further erosion.
The lighthouse continues its legacy at Pax River as the tra-ditional subject of photographs presented at award ceremo-nies and retirements, and signifies the lasting impression thebeacon has had onmariners traversing the Chesapeake Bay.
U.S. Navy photo
The Cedar Point Lighthouse was situated on a point of land about 150 yards off shore as seen in this1920s photo. There were several out buildings including a bell tower. Constructed in 1896, it operated asa lighthouse until 1954.
U.S. Navy photo
In December 1981, the cupola was removed us-ing funds raised by the Friends of Cedar PointLighthouse and brought ashore to the Naval AirTest and Evaluation Museum, now the PatuxentRiver Naval Air Museum, where Sailors began itsrestoration.
U.S. Navy photo
Dredging along with wind and tide eroded thepeninsula, leaving the foundation underwater andthe lighthouse structure an island; circa 1990s.
1894U.S. Coast Guard buys 1.54 acres of land on
the point at the entrance of the Patuxent Riverfor lighthouse site.
September 1896Lighthouse is completed, consisting of
lighthouse/dwelling, oil house, boathouse, fog-bell tower, outhouse and barn.
1928Water now surrounds lighthouse. Coast
Guard abandons the lighthouse and sells allbut a 10 feet by 10 feet plot for the Day Beaconto Arundel Sand and Gravel Corp.
1933Day Beacon is destroyed by storm; another
beacon is installed in old fog tower owned byArundel Sand and Gravel Corp.
1954Day Beacon is removed because of erosion
and nearby dredging for sand.
1956Post light is abandoned.
1957Bell tower collapses during storm.
Aug. 1, 1958Navy acquires 10-by-10-foot plot from
Coast Guard.
Nov. 10, 1958Navy acquires island from Arundel Corpo-
gineering Field Activity approves demolition oflighthouse.
Dec. 14, 1981Lighthouse cupola is removed.
May 24, 1984The cupola is dedicated and presented to
the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum,now known as the Patuxent River Naval AirMuseum.
Oct. 19, 1995Navy performs an evaluation of the light-
house’s deteriorating condition.
Oct. 17, 1996A barge and large crane remove the roof and
deliver it to Calvert Marine Museum. The rem-nants of the lighthouse are removed.
Present dayThe cupola, static displays and a history of
the lighthouse are still viewable at the PatuxentRiver Naval AirMuseumoutside of NASGate 1.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Tester 7
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A Look Through Time - 1896 to the Present
Echoes From Our PastIlluminating Pax River’s History
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Region names Chieco asSailor of the Year
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Pedro Rodriguez Claudio
Naval District Washington (NDW) Commandant Rear Adm. MarkhamRich presents Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jared Chieco with the NDWSenior Sailor of the Year award during a ceremony at the Navy Yard,Nov. 20. Chieco is the leading petty officer for the Naval Air StationPatuxent River Security Department.
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It’ll take a few years, but some day Ce-dar Point Road at Naval Air Station Patux-ent River will assume the nostalgic look of amajestic tree-lined street.
“Over the years, trees had died and beenremoved and now we’re finally replacingthem,” said Kyle Rambo, conservation di-rector at NAS Pax River. “Our vision for thefuture is to restore that ‘Main Street USA’look to Cedar Point Road.”
Approximately 160 trees are scheduledto be planted around the installation; manyalong Cedar Point and Millstone roads.
“There will be some other trees scatteredaround, like maples and flowering cher-ries,” Rambo said, “but mostly we’re plant-ing Zelkova, which is an Asian elm. It looksvery similar to the American Elm, which hasbeen decimated by a fungal blight known asDutch elm disease.”
According to arborday.org, Zelkova ishighly resistant to Dutch elm disease — afatal infection spread by elm bark beetles— and is a desirable shade tree with an ap-pealing vase-shaped form, rounded crownand showy fall foliage. Once established, it istolerant of wind, drought and air pollution.
Rambo said that Zelkova is an ideal treefor planting close to utility lines, buildingsand streets.
“They have strongly supported verticallimb growth, which means not too muchspreading and no lower limbs to impedevisibility for traffic on Cedar Point,” he ex-plained. “They’re easy to prune and are dis-ease resistant.”
The recently planted trees are nurserystock, approximately 8 to 10 feet tall, but willtop out around 40 to 50 feet maximum when
fully matured.“They grow quickly when they’re
young,” Rambo said, “but will slow to me-dium growth upon middle age and maturity.Eventually, their branch tips will touch andthey’ll form a shade canopy above CedarPoint Road.”
New trees along Cedar Point Road
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
A workman plants a Zelkova “GreenVase” tree along Cedar Point Roadat Naval Air Station Patuxent River,Dec. 4. Zelkova, an Asian elm,looks similar to the American Elm,but is highly resistant to Dutchelm disease, the fungal infectionthat has decimated the Americanelm. Approximately 160 trees willbe planted across the installation;many of them along Cedar Pointand Millstone roads.
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be known as an ambitious,dedicated, intelligent, hardworker, Guy said. This rep-utation, paired with herwork and leadership on theAARGM program, led to hernomination for the Star ofTomorrow award.
“Nicole is a heck of a rolemodel not just for womenand Hispanics, but for ev-eryone around here,” Guysaid. “We are very fortunateto have her as a member ofthe PMA-242 engineeringteam.”
Theberge plans to applyfor the NAVAIR LeadershipDevelopment Program nextyear, and if accepted, saidshe looks forward to theprogram preparing her formore advanced leadershippositions within the NAVAIRcommunity.
Andrea Watters, NavalAir Systems Command Cor-porate Communications,contributed to this article.
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St. Mary’s County:Santa’s Workshop Provides Parentsa Kid-free Shopping Day
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hollywood Recreation Center, HollywoodSt. Mary’s County Department of Recre-
ation and Parks is bringing the North Poleto Southern Maryland. Children, between3 and 14 years, will participate in holidaythemed crafts, gift making, games and ac-tivities. Pancake brunch will be served.Santa will make an appearance. Cost is $35per child; $25 each additional sibling. Reg-istration required at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate or at the Recreation and Parks of-fice in Leonardtown. Call 301-475-4200 ext.1800 or 1801.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum andHistoric Park Holiday Exhibit
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Piney Point Lighthouse, Piney PointThe exhibit’s theme is “Home for Christ-
mas” with each room of the keeper’s quar-ters incorporating a holiday setting fromthe 1800s through 1970s. Admission is $7per adult, $3.50 for senior citizens, militarypersonnel, and students 6 to 18. Children 5and under get in free. Admission includesa guided tour of the museum and historiclighthouse campus.
Christmas Doll and Train ExhibitMonth of December, times varySt. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s
Point
The museum comes alive with antiqueand collectible dolls, toys and working min-iature trains in a holiday setting sure to de-light people of all ages. The theme this year,”A Maryland Christmas,” incorporates Mary-land facts and folklore, Maryland railroadsand Chesapeake Bay related displays. Mary-land-themed activities for kids. Admissionis $3 per adult, $2 for seniors and military,$1.50 for children 6 to 18, and kids 5 and un-der are free. Admission is free for everyoneat the Open House on Saturday, Dec. 8. Fortimes and information, phone the museumdivision offices at 301-769-2222 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.
Calvert County:Light Up the Town
Friday, 7-8 p.m.Town of North BeachNorth Beach begins the festive holiday
season by lighting up the town. Onlookersgather on the pavilion as town officials flipthe switch to light up the town Christmastree and holiday displays. Don’t forget tostop by Tan’s Cycles & Parts to view the holi-day train display. Call 301-855-6681 or visitwww.northbeachmd.org.
Solomons Island Christmas WalkFriday and SaturdayA fun-filled weekend of special children’s
activities, a live puppet show, open house atmany of our businesses and the lighted boatparade beginning at 6:15. Stroll through ourluminaria lined streets as you enjoy thesights and the sounds of the season. For de-tails on the weekend’s activities, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com and click on Thingsto Do.
Calvert Marine Museum HolidayCelebration
Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumCome and enjoy live musical entertain-
ment, holiday crafts and refreshments. TheMuseum Store will be open with originalgifts for everyone in the family and mem-
bers will receive 20 percent off for the entireweekend of the Solomons Island ChristmasWalk starting Friday. Santa and themuseumotter will also be there to join in the fun.
Garden in LightsAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen-
ter, SolomonsWeekends in December, 6-9 p.m.Amagical tour that takes visitors of all ages
on a walk along the protected path, wherethey will be transported to a place of spec-tacular lights and amazing light sculpture.Guests will be surrounded by superheroes,wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses,dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space toname a few. All of the “light sculptures” aredesigned and made at Annmarie Garden;nothing is commercially available. For spe-cific dates and admission prices, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
American Chestnut Land TrustGreens Sale and Beach Hayride
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary, Port RepublicPurchase fresh cut evergreens for holiday
decorations, drink hot cider and take a hay-ride to the beach. Greens sale benefits War-rior’s Rest Sanctuary. Visit www.acltweb.org.
Holiday Parade, Santa on the BeachTown of North BeachSaturday, NoonThe annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Pa-
rade will feature Santa arriving by firetruck. Afterward, join Santa and Mrs. Clauson the beach at 1 p.m. as they visit withthe children and give them a special treat.Warm up around the campfire and enjoyrefreshments. Call 301-855-6681 or visitwww.northbeachmd.org.
Chesapeake Beach Railway MuseumHoliday Open House
Railway Museum, Chesapeake BeachSunday, 2-4 p.m.The train depot is dressed up for the
holidays. Call 410-257-3892 or visitwww.cbrm.org.
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