North Beach Farmers Market 2014 Farmers markets are growing in popularity around the country, including right here in North Beach.  They're a wonderful way to meet with local farmers and vendors directly rather than going through a middle man like the big supermarket chains.  It's one way to insure that you get the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.  The North Beach Farmers Market 2014 offers so much more than fruits and veggies, though. What: North Beach Farmers Market 2014Where: 5th St & Chesapeake AveWhen: Every Friday 6pm to 9pm through Oct 5, 2014Admission: FREEContact: Town of North Beach (301) 855-6681 At the North Beach Farmers Market 2014, local farmers set up their vendor booths to sell their goods to the general public.  In addition to fruits and vegetables, shoppers wi... 07/08/2014

North Beach Dragon Boat Races 2014 If you've never seen a dragon boat race, you're in for a real treat.  The End Hunger in Calvert County organization is hosting the North Beach Dragon Boat Races 2014 at the North Beach Boardwalk.  You're not going to want to miss a second of this exciting and extremely entertaining event. What: North Beach Dragon Boat Races 2014Where: North Beach BoardwalkWhen: Saturday, June 21, 2014 9amContact: End Hunger in Calvert County (410) 257-5672 or via email With the great success of last year's inaugural event, the North Beach Dragon Boat Races 2014 are expected to make a fantastic sophomore return.  Thirty-four teams will be competing head to head in beautifully decorated, human powered boats as they row along the boardwalk.  It may be too late to enter a ... 06/17/2014

Southern Maryland Kids Valentine Postcard Workshop January is almost over.  Can you believe it?!  Old Man Winter hasn't let go of his icy grip here in Southern Maryland, that's for sure.  If you're looking for a way to keep the kids occupied, why not try the Southern Maryland Kids Valentine Postcard Workshop being held at Bayside History Museum on February 8th? What: Southern Maryland Kids Valentine Postcard WorkshopWhere: Bayside History Museum (4025 4th St, North Beach)When: Saturday, February 8, 2014 2pm to 3pmCost: $5 per personContact: (301) 855-4028 or email Bayside History Museum At the Southern Maryland Kids Valentine Postcard Workshop, kids of all ages are invited to preview the Bayside History Museum's vintage, Post-Victorian postcard collection.  Afterwards, participants can ... 01/28/2014

Chesapeake Bay Kids Oyster Gardens The oyster population is a vital part of Southern Maryland's ecological system.  They help filter pollutants in the water, oyster reefs provide a healthy habitat for fish, crabs and other living organisms in the Chesapeake Bay and they have provided an honest living for millions of Southern Maryland fishermen throughout the area's history.  Kids can learn more about the value of the Bay's native oyster at the Chesapeake Bay Kids Oyster Gardens. What: Chesapeake Bay Kids Oyster GardensWhere: Bayside History Museum (2025 4th St, North Beach)When: January 25, 2014 2pm to 3pmCost: FREEContact: (301) 855-4028 The native Southern Maryland oyster population has significantly dwindled over the years.  The Chesapeake Bay Kids Oyster Gardens show children and ad... 01/21/2014

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North Beach Boo-Seum Fun Does your child love to dress up for Halloween?  If they could, would they wear their costume every day?  Have some North Beach Boo-Seum fun at the Bayside History Museum on Saturday, October 26th.  Consider it a dress rehearsal for Halloween night. What: North Beach Boo-Seum FunWhen: October 26, 2013 1pm to 3pmWhere: Bayside History Museum (4025 4th St, North Beach, MD)Cost: FREEContact: (301) 855-4028 Tell the kiddoes to dress up so you can take them for some North Beach Boo-Seum fun!  Make sure to bring a flashlight so they can go on a ghost hunt.  Anyone that finds all the ghost and goblins hiding out among the display cases wins a prize.  Everyone can join in on the fun playing spooky Halloween-themed games.  Practice your trick-or-treating skills inside th... 10/22/2013

North Beach Harvestfest Fall is here.  The leaves are changing.  The weather is turning.  There really is nothing as beautiful as the change of seasons in Southern Maryland.  With October peeking its head around the corner, you know what that means.  The North Beach Harvestfest is coming to town! What: 2013 North Beach HarvestfestWhere: Bay Ave, North BeachWhen: October 5th, 12pm to 6pm What do crabs, pigs, ducks and chefs all have in common?  The North Beach Harvestfest, of course.  Craft and food vendors will be on-site selling their goodies to attendees.  Judging for the cream of crab soup cook-off will begin promptly at noon.  Everyone in attendance will also have the opportunity to enjoy live music throughout the day.  Watch the pigs and ducks race at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm at 5th St an... 09/24/2013

Friday Night Fun in Calvert County While the summer heats up in Southern Maryland, the nights are cool...especially when there's so much to keep you busy.  The last month of summer is just around the corner.  Here are a few ways you can start your weekend off right with some Friday night fun in Calvert County. Every Friday, from 6pm to 8pm, North Beach shuts down Bay Avenue between 5th and 7th St for its Friday Night Farmers Market, Cruise-in and Art Fair.  Part of the Friday night fun in Calvert County includes a farmer's market that is jam packed full of local farmers and vendors selling the freshest produce, herbs, local cheeses, meat, seafood and the most tantalizing baked goods you'll find in the entire county.  Sample wines from local Calvert County vintners.  Pick up some beautif... 07/30/2013

Just Listed! Walk to the Beach Listing in North Beach MD 20714 for $300,000! I've been working on Tech Tools today for my new listing at 3730 3rd Street North Beach MD 20714. It looks brand spanking new. Fresh paint, NEW Carpet and it's RAZZLE DAZZLE Sparkling Clean. I've used Tour Factory, Animoto, Real Bird, Scribd, iPiccy and a little of this and that. The BIG KAHUNA is this listing is my first foray into using Adobe Lightroom 4. Let's say it got the best of me for a few days, but PERSISTENCE ruled the day today. I finally ran about 18 photos through ALR4 and then added these to the Rock em Sock em HomesbyBachman.com Gang dozen or so GENEROUS photo gifts shot during one of their trips down here to the BEACH. I stashed all the embed codes and links in Evernote.com for easy blogging ac... 05/18/2013

    to sail the vessel of your dreamsyou must leavesafe harboryet it calls for your return  by Steve Bachman         04/27/2013

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Sister's Corner in North Beach is a nifty GIFT SHOP stop in the Chesapeake Bay Town just North of Chesapeake Beach, MD. Each and every gift selection is bound to elicit a smile. Each of the pieces have a touch of mirth and amusement. Maybe you'd say the gift pieces are simply IRREVERANT. Or whimsical with a dose of chuckle stirred in, too. In other words, it's a gift store right up my alley. It is run by sisters. Hence the name Sister's Corner. It is a fine shop for gifts, crafts, foods, souvenirs etc.  that is located on 8905 Chesapeake Ave at 2nd Street in North Beach MD. Sister's Corner can be reached at 410-286-0074. There are extended seasonal and holiday hours. But if the flags are out, come on in. And grab a  crab a cheese and cracker while you shop. Please remember, check your ... 01/26/2013

The annual polar bear plunge will take place on 1/1/13 (New Year's Day) in North Beach MD. At 1:00pm the plungers will take a dip into the freezing waters of the Chesapeake Bay.   Following their chilly swim plungers will receive a certificate and a t-shirt. Come out and join the plungers or the spectators for this fun event. The proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge benefit the Boys and Girls Club. North Beach, MD is located in Calvert County, MD just 30 minutes outside of DC and features waterfront living.   Homes for Sale North Beach, MD    Originally published:  http://liveinpgcounty.com/polar-bear-plunge-1113-north-beach-md/ 12/27/2012

My five minute Animato House Tour Video has over a hundred viewings! In under  twenty four hours. Yes, less than a day and I was just goofing off. I will go get the embed code and paste it here. Hang on! Be right back! Oops, cannot capture that on my iPad right now so... Here you go...Check out this video I made with Animoto: Quick House Tour Fav Recap or  http://animoto.com/play/0ZmU4vEALCxV04DPR2hpJQ Here is another one I did on my desktop and spent maybe under an hour on it with a digital camera ages ago. Check out this video I made with Animoto: North Beach Market Reports or http://animoto.com/play/VF1GUHwl1hQ5ByFdVcLPrA Perfectionism Paralyzes. I love that expression. I remind myself of that regularly, too. While I wait for the perfect camera and the perfect time, life is buzzing ... 06/10/2012

In the Quaint Town of North Beach Maryland, if you would like to order a Memorial Bench for a loved one, here are the steps! Please contact Marsha Stiner at 301 855 6681 or email her at mstiner@northbeachmd.org. The link for the downloadable forms is available at http://www.northbeachmd.org/Pages/index What is most special is that the cost of the bench and plaque is exactly that. You are paying for the cost only and you may select the location. From that point forward the Town owns and maintains the special benches. The cost of the Memorial Benches is $1075 which includes the bench and a two line bronze plaque. There are 35 characters per line for a total of 70 characters including spaces. Each additional line is $65.00. If you would like a special plaque, customized plaques are availab... 05/08/2012

RE/MAX 100 and Friends invite you to join us for the Fifth Annual Komen Boardwalkathon in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach MD on Saturday Morning Sept 18, 2010 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. The entry fee is $25.00 and all proceeds are donated to Komen. We start at the North Beach Fire Department and head toward the North Beach Boardwalk first. It's always a pretty day on the Chesapeake Bay but this time in the Fall is fun for all! Then we swing around that Boardwalk, round the corner near Sweet Sue's and head back. We have water in coolers along the way. The beach and views and charity event always makes this a fun walk to do! After we return to the North Beach Fire Department, we walk the sidewalks past Rod n Reel and swing up some back roads to pick up the Chesapeake Beach Boardwalk. We do t... 09/05/2010

Ten Top Things to do in North Beach MD the rest of the Summer 2010...Well, I've had the same Chesapeake Bach MD 20732 zip code since I was a child, so off the top of my head, here are my Ten Top Things to do in North Beach MD the rest of the Summer 2010 for the adjacent Town of North Beach MD 20714. When you arrive in town, you'll see several of my real estate signs here and there in case you decide to make your visit a permanent stay. 1. Check out the North Beach Boardwalk first. It is the BOMB which means it is awesome. Then go walk out on the fishing pier. Then get your gait going because on Saturday September 18, 2010 from 7:30 to 10AM, RE/MAX 100 and friends will have their annual Komen Boardwalkathon. We walk both Boardwalks of the two adjacent towns and donate the entire $25 entr... 07/26/2010

Southern Maryland Market Reports for North Beach Maryland 20714 March 2010...The MRIS Market and Zip Code Reports come out the 10th of every month. I like to review them with each of my Sellers in person mid month and, schedules permitting, follow up the meeting with a one hour "Speed Open" House. I have four listings in North Beach, Maryland 20714 so let's review the North Beach Market Reports for March 2010 and I will follow up with specific property information in subsequent blog posts. Here is an Excel Chart of  the March 2010 Actives, Solds, Pending and Contingent Contracts generated from data provided in the MRIS Monthly Reports for the North Beach 20714 Zip Code: View North Beach MD 20714 Market Reports in a larger mapClick here to obtain School and Neighborhood Reports for the ... 04/26/2010

The RE/MAX 100 Komen Boardwalkathon in the Twin Beaches Saturday Sept 18 7:30-10AM is announced again for let's hope another perfect Fall Day by the Bay in Southern Maryland. Let's meet at the North Beach Fire Dept. 7:30AM for sign up. Then let's head toward the North Beach Boardwalk, take a left at Atlantic, left on the Main Drag and then back to the Fire Dept. again. Then let's head toward Rod n Reel, go up C Street, left on 17th Street, right onto the second Boardwalk, then loop back to Traders if you want to meet up for a Beach Country Breakfast on the deck or skip the "eats" and head back to the North Beach Fire Department. The entry fee is $25.00 and is donated to Komen. Hope to see you there again this year for the Fifth or so year in a row! Map of the beginning walking route cli... 04/04/2010