Current Town Happenings

For the most up-to-date version of this notice, click here. To view upcoming town meetings, please click here.

Town Notices: 

Notice of Critical Infrastructure Improvements: The Town continues to make improvements to critical infrastructure with work taking place next week on Streamwalk Way in Richfield Station, read more here. 

2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Election preparations: The Town of Chesapeake Beach Board of Elections is preparing for the 2024 Town election. To view the 2024 election information page please click here. The 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach election page offers a range of information including information on how to register to vote, read more here. Plan ahead and register today!

Maryland primary election: it is essential for residents to be informed about important voting information. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and it is crucial for all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. Learn about voter registration, sample ballots, early voting, vote by mail, transportation services and more at https://ow.ly/Y7Oa50R7MNb.

Help Keep State Streets Clean: Customers can help by reporting litter on state roads by clicking here or they may call (410) 545-0300. They may also contact the SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-5603. SHA appreciates the continued partnership and support for these beautification & environmental stewardship efforts. 

Quick Facts on Recreational Amenities: 

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park, and More!

Seeking information on the Water Park and recreational amenities in Town? Click here to learn more about how the Town is offering spaces for community gathering and fun during a period of improvements to infrastructure. 

The Town Council Celebrates Water Safety Month:

by approving a Swim Lesson program in coordination with the Board of County Commissioners at no additional cost to Town residents who enroll!

Just in Time for Water Safety Month, the Town Council approves Town Sponsored Swim lessons at no additional cost to Town residents. Thank you to the Town residents who submitted the swim lesson interest form. Town staff will be contacting you to help you enroll your children in the program. To read more about water safety month click here. More information to follow. 

Offerings to include: 

• Tadpoles (ages 3 to 5) - Water exploration – children learn basics of swimming: bobbing, flutter kicks, front/back float, blowing bubbles, etc.
• Jelly Fish (ages 5 to 7) - Swimmers will enhance their skills and develop new techniques: alternating arms, front/back glide, arms & legs together, submerging face.
• Sting Rays (ages 7 to 10) - Swimmers enhance their skills and develop new techniques: rhythmic breathing, front/back crawl, treading water, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke.

Kellam's Field Open Green Space: 

Kellam's Field is open for free play activities. Get out and enjoy the open green space available to you. To view the full list of park rules please click here. 

Upcoming Town Events:

View our Vendors!

View our Partnering Organizations, Bringing you Health Services at the Center of Town!

Shatter the Stigma 5K and the “Be Kind to Your Mind” Health Fair May 18th at the Kellam's complex a partnership between the Calvert County Health Department, the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and the Twin Beaches Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition. The event will kick start with a 5K, and the day will be filled with health screenings and activities focused on health and wellness at the center of the Town. Register today for the 5K and mark your calendars for this event offering family fun, access to health care resources, vendors, and more! 

Join the Mayor and Town Council for the ribbon cutting of 'Shisler Park' & 'Favret Way'. The Mayor and Town will officially cut the ribbon of "Shisler Park" and "Favret Way" located on the Bayfront at 29th street just after 5 PM in partnership with Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar. Come by to celebrate community gathering and new Town amenities positioned to view the Chesapeake Bay. Stay tuned for fun activities to come to recognize the "Buc's Corner" access point on the northern side of Kellam's field and the "Old Campgrounds Park" located on the B street waterfront overlook. 

Join us for the George W. Owings, III Stars and Stripes Festival May 25th starting at 10 AM with a ceremony at the Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park followed by the Town's Family Fun Day at Kellam's Field. This year, the Town of Chesapeake Beach is proud to host a Patriotic Parade on May 25th, at 12:00 pm, starting at Kellam's Field! Show off our Nation's colors through colorful floats, wagons, marching bands, community groups, and more to showcase our American pride. We invite you to come dressed in your best Red, White, and Blue attire in honor and respect for our Fallen Heroes. Families, community groups, and residents of all ages are welcome to participate, observe, and enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating our Fallen Heroes and the freedoms we enjoy everyday as a result of their sacrifice. Register for the parade by May 17th. Detailed information about requirements, parade route, and participation guidelines will be provided to all registrants.

Sustainability & Outreach: 

Town of Chesapeake Beach Volunteers Making a Difference

Check out our new Town of Chesapeake Beach Sustainability Page where you can access information from the Chesapeake Beach Green Team and the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society! View the Treasures of the Tidal Creek, access information on creating your own buffer garden, the Field and Flora Guide, the Pollinator Hotel and Garden and more!

Attention homeowners of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland! Are you passionate about supporting local wildlife and preserving biodiversity? Take a step towards creating a wildlife-friendly environment right in your own backyard by certifying your garden with the National Wildlife Federation. By registering your garden at https://www.nwf.org/garden, you'll join a community dedicated to providing essential habitats for birds, butterflies, and other precious wildlife species. Ensure your garden meets the necessary criteria to be recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and contribute to the conservation efforts in our beautiful town. Join us in nurturing nature and making Chesapeake Beach a haven for wildlife!

The World is Your Oyster, but don't forget to share the shells with the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS). The shells are needed for spat so to clean the Bay. DID YOU KNOW......A single adult oyster can filter up to FIFTY gallons of water in ONE day!! ((That's about as much water as we use in a 10-minute Shower!!)) To find out more interesting facts about oysters, click here! Shells can be placed in the large blue bins on the western side of Town Hall, the back of the building. CBOC'S will transform them into many new oysters and put them to work for our waterways. 

Health & Wellness: 

It's Mental Health Awareness Month

Let's celebrate Mental Health Awareness month by listening to the powerful testimonial of Josh. Josh was able to overcome his depression after almost taking his own life by getting professional help and continuing to work everyday at his mental wellbeing. Hear Josh's story here. 

Community Happenings: 

Happenings in and Around the Town of Chesapeake Beach 

Calvert County Parks & Recreation is hosting three open house events throughout the county to promote this fall’s Youth Mentoring Program. Parents, potential mentees and mentors will have the chance to meet the program staff and speakers and learn more details about the program.

• Northeast Community Center - May 21 @ 6-8 p.m.
• Mt. Hope Community Center - May 22 @ 6-8 p.m.
• Southern Community Center - May 23 @ 6-8 p.m.

For more information, contact the program coordinator at Brenda.DiCarlo@CalvertCountyMd.gov 443-624-4411.

Get ready for a summer like no other! Check out the CCPR Summer 2024 Activity Guide is hot off the press! From outdoor summer camps to creative workshops, there's something for everyone. Take a peek at the new guide online at www.calvertcountymd.gov/CCPR.

Join a FREE night of fun offered through a collaboration between #CCPR Therapeutic Recreation Services and the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, May 17 from 5-7 p.m. The Calvert Marine Museum and its grounds will be open exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends or caregivers. Enjoy the skates and rays, fish, fossils, and maritime history. Let's have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment! Shop in the museum store, learn about river otters and board the Wm. B. Tennison for a 30-minute cruise. Each cruise will leave promptly at its scheduled departure time so participants are encouraged to go directly to the lighthouse to prepare to board.

REGISTRATION INFO:

Preregistration for each individual is encouraged but not required for museum access. Individuals must complete separate preregistration for each of the Wm. B. Tennison cruises. Cruises will be offered at:

5-5:30 p.m.

5:45-6:15 p.m.

6:30-7 p.m.

Please contact the TR office at 410-535-1600, ext. 8203, 8204 or 8205 to register.

Meet #CCPR at the Dunkirk District Park Skate Park for a "Wheelie" good time at our Remote Control Ramps and Races Soiree on Thursday, May 23 from 5-6 p.m. Children ages 7-15 years are invited to bring their favorite remote-controlled car to race and roll on and off the ramps. Rubber-soled, closed-toe shoes are required due to potential slippery ramps. Preregistration is required. To register online, please visit https://calvertcounty.perfectmind.com/ and use Activity # 410443 B.

Local Businesses:

Resources & More!

Did you know the Calvert County Department of Economic Development has a calendar that compiles information on upcoming business training and events from various local, state and federal resource partners? To view upcoming business trainings and events or to add your own, visit the calendar on the Economic Development website at https://ow.ly/BXyX50QZ0gX.

MD Commerce Training Grant – Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) provides 50% reimbursement, up to $100,000 for small and mid-sized manufacturing and technology companies. Planning to increase your employee’s skills on new technologies and production processes, or improve employee productivity and increase employment stability?  Contact me (Steve) to apply. PWQ application must be approved before training is conducted. Helpful Q&A found here.

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