Annoucement! Monique Hailer Has Joined Century 21 New Millennium!  I am so proud to annouce that I have decided to join Century 21 New Millennium! CENTURY 21 (OFFICE NAME) is a full service real estate brokerage company specializing in (RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, FINE HOMES, RECREATIONAL ETC.) properties, located at Southern Maryland.  Century 21 New Millennium will be opening a new office in Solomon's Island. I will be joing the new office upon opening. Century 21 Real Estate LLC (www.century21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the CENTURY 21 System.  The System is comprised of more than 7,800 independently owned and operated franchised ... 07/01/2009

CELEBRATE NATURE BY PHOTOGRAPHING IT! Then Enter The National Wildlife Photo Contest! Deadline Is July 20, 2009! Celebrate nature by photographing it wherever you are. Then, enter the best of your photos to their 39th annual National Wildlife Photo Contest - is their largest photography competition ever. $25,000 in cash, including two Grand Prizes of $5,000 each, and other prizes will be awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: Professional, Amateur and Youth. Award-winning entries will be published in the 2009 December/January issue of National Wildlife® magazine, and all winners will be featured in the magazine's online PhotoZone. In return for your $15 entry fee, you will receive a one-year membership to National Wildlife Federation, including a subscription to the magazin... 06/28/2009

THE PATUXENT WINE TRAIL Calvert County is known as the Pleasant Peninsula, and you will soon see why after experiencing the sublime pleasures of the Patuxent Wine Trail. Part of historic Southern Maryland, Calvert County offers stunning water vistas and beautiful rolling farmland that soothes the soul. The region's soil and climate are also a close approximation of the famed Tuscany region of Italy, and local wine makers are creating sumptuous award-winning wines to rival those anywhere. Every aspect of the region's natural wonders is on display at the five wineries on the Patuxent Wine Trail. In Northern Calvert County, Fridays Creek Winery is situated on a working farm near the narrow reaches of the Patuxent River. Head south on the trail to Running Hare Vineyard to find rolling hills... 06/22/2009

Styx and .38 Special Concert July 7, 2009Calvert Marine Musuem, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. 7-10pm. Get rockin' with Styx and .38 Special. Gates open at 5:30pm.www.calvertmarinemusuem.com410-326-2042 ext.                                                                                                    Styx World                                   .38 Special Official SIte  Monique Hailer  - OBrien Realty Mobile: (443)532-5407 (O) (410)326.0000 (F)410.326.0304 Email: moniquehailer@mris.com   Web:  Southern Maryland Waterfront    I write many posts about things to do and places you can visit in Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles Counties. Find out about more events at The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Island . Sit back and relax and browse my blogs.  Southern Maryland Real Esta... 06/20/2009

WHERE TO FIND THE FIREWORKS IN CALVERT COUNTY ON THE 4TH OF JULY - SOUTHERN MARYLAND Chesapeake Beach FireworksJuly 3rd @ DuskRight in front of the Rod-n-Reel4160 Mears Ave. [ View Map ]Chesapeake Beach, MD  20732 Largest fireworks display on the bay; music, food and games.  The fireworks are discharged right in front of the Rod-n-Reel.  But, any spot along the water in Chesapeake Beach should give you a good view.  People typically start arriving between 5 and 6 p.m.  So, get there early in order to find parking and procure a good spot.  410-257-2230. Solomons FireworksJuly 4th @ DuskSolomons, MD Come by boat or by land to enjoy this festive event in Solomons. The Solomons Business Association once again invites the citizens of Calvert County to sit back and enjoy 4th of July Firework... 06/18/2009

July 3, 2009  Chesapeake Beach FireworksChesapeake Beach. Dusk. Bring your family to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display. Beautiful colors reflecting across the Chesapeake Bay. Fireworks sponsored by the Town of Chesapeake Beach. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park offers one of the best views and will remain open until 10pm for the show.www.chesapeake-beach.md.us410-257-2230 July 4, 2009Solomons Fireworks -Solomons Riverwalk. Begins at dark. Celebrate Independence Day with a magnificent display of fireworks over the Patuxent River. Music and food vendors. Rain date for fireworks in July 5th ONLY.www.solomonsmaryland.com888-580-3856 or 410-326-1950   July 4, 2009Fireworks Cruise - Calvert Marine Museum14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. 8pm. Watch the beautiful Solomons fireworks sho... 06/18/2009

Celebrate nature by photographing it wherever you are. Then, enter the best of your photos to their 39th annual National Wildlife Photo Contest - is their largest photography competition ever. $25,000 in cash, including two Grand Prizes of $5,000 each, and other prizes will be awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: Professional, Amateur and Youth. Award-winning entries will be published in the 2009 December/January issue of National Wildlife® magazine, and all winners will be featured in the magazine's online PhotoZone. In return for your $15 entry fee, you will receive a one-year membership to National Wildlife Federation, including a subscription to the magazine*. You can submit as many as 20 images in any combination in seven categories. For more details about how to su... 06/15/2009

SOUTHERN MARYLAND........where relaxtion is a lifestye, not a vacation. Southern Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region, a short drive from Washington, DC.  Southern Maryland is comprised of St. Mary's, Calvert & Charles Counties and is also known as Maryland's Western Shore.  The area is a peninsula bounded on the west and south by the Potomac River.  It offers a tranquil haven for your family & easy suburban access to national landmarks & international culture. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Potomac & Patuxent Rivers, relish the splendor of Southern Maryland's natural treasures and historical landmarks.  Spectacular beaches, woods, trails and wildlife sanctuaries are preserved for your family's enjoyment. Explore celebrated lighthouses, museums and cultural centers for endless... 06/13/2009

VACATION ALL YEAR ROUND IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN MARYLAND! If you are looking for year round living on the water or a vacation home, please contact us to help you with your search for a waterfront property in Calvert & St. Mary's Counties.  Covering the Solomons,  Dowell, Lusby, Broomes Island, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, Saint Leonard, California, Hollywood, Lexington Park, Huntingtown, Port Republic, Piney Point, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach & surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a riverfront, creekfront, bayfront, beachfront or lakefront property, Southern Maryland has it all! Our local expertise & extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are buying or selling a waterfront property in Southern Maryland. Feel free to contact us if you would like to disc... 06/12/2009

        SUMMER KICK-OFF CRUISE Summer Kick-Off Cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison will take place on Saturday, June 13. The boat leaves the museum dock at 11:30 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. Come celebrate summer with your family by eating pizza and getting your face painted, while out enjoying a day on the water. The cost is $12 per person. Pre-registration is required; call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.   Wm. B. Tennison in Solomons FATHER'S DAY CRUISES Two special Father's Day Cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison on Sunday, June 21. The brunch cruise is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Father's Day evening cruise runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with heavy hors d' oeuvres served. Cost is $25 for ages 13 and up, and $18 for children up to 12 years old. Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. ... 06/08/2009

WELCOME TO: Calvert County in beautiful Southern Maryland! Calvert County is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. and is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and the Patuxent River on the west.  Whether you enjoy the river, bay, creeks, protected coves, lakes or the beach......water related activities are found throughout the County.  It offers a tranquil haven for your family.......relax, sail, bike, kayak, fish or take a stroll on the beaches or boardwalks. There are many fun & enjoyable "free" things to do in Calvert County.  Spectacular beaches, woods, trails & wildlife sanctuaries are preserved for your family's enjoyment.  Explore celebrated lighthouses, museums & cultural centers for endless adventure & learning.  Relish the splendor of Calvert Co... 06/07/2009

Should I buy a vacation home? Today a vacation home may be purchased for investment purposes as well as enjoyment. And yes, there may be tax benefits, but check with your tax professional Some people buy a vacation home with the idea of turning it into a permanent retirement home down the road, which puts them ahead on their payments. Another benefit is that the interest and property taxes are tax deductible, which helps to offset the cost of paying for a second home. A vacation home also can be depreciated if you live in it less than 14 days a year.   What do you think of a vacation home as an investment?You can buy a vacation home today for investment purposes as well as enjoyment. And yes , there may be tax benefits. Some people buy a vacation home to use as a permanent retirement ho... 06/07/2009

Let's Go Crabbin' One of my favorite things to do since I was a child  is to go Crabbin'. I still love it to this day!  It takes practice and patience but is usually successful on the first outing. What a great way to spend time with you family and friends. Childen just love the thrill of catching the scary little things. Just watch those claws becasue they can really hurt if they get a hold of you!  When the day is done and you have caught all you can. What to do next? A crab feast is one of the best choices: Learn how to prepare for a Crab Feast and How To Pick Crabs. Books Just For Kids How to Catch Crabs By Hand Identifying Crabs Crabbing With Pots & Trotlines               See the Annual Skipjack Races      The Standards - Famous Maryland Crab Recipes Steamed Blue Crabs Maryland C... 06/07/2009

ROCK ON WITH STYX & 38 SPECIAL Big hair is not the only trend remembered from the 80s! Music from Styx & 38 Special is sure to blast you back to the past on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets are $50 for premium seats and $40 for reserved; additional service fees apply. Tickets go on-sale to museum members on Wednesday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. and to the general public on Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. To purchase tickets, please visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 1-800-787-9454. Styx was one of the biggest album rock bands of the late 70s, capable of producing monster hits with their stadium rock, power ballads, and albums. More than any other art-rock band, Styx was able to cross over into the pop charts, scoring hits with  "Babe," "... 06/03/2009

   Calvert Marine Museum Sharkfest!Saturday, July 11, 2009 Taking place in early July,  the Calvert Marine Museum focuses on Sharks - both living and fossilized, during its annual Sharkfest! Touch the rough hide of a shark in the shark touch tank. Have your picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a 20-million-year-old shark's tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. All activities free with museum admission Visit the museum's website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com For the past three years, the highlight of the Calvert Marine Museum's Sharkfest! has been the presence of Doug Poole and his Mercu... 06/03/2009

       TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE - SHOWS WELL      Location:  Solomons      County:  Calvert      List Price:  $ 269,900      Living Space:  2,130 Sq. Ft.      1 Car Garage      Contemporary with 3 Levels      Rear Fenced Yard     This well kept townhouse in Solomons offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths with 3 levels of finished living space.  A few of the many features include fully finished daylight basement with level walkout, rear fenced yard, walk-in closets, wood floors, soaking tub in master bath, shades/blinds, recently painted interior, cathedral ceilings, all appliances convey including washer & dryer, ceiling fans and a 1 year Home Warranty too!  Nothing to do but move in! Wonderful community amenties include beach, water access, community pier for crabbing & fishing, riverside picnic ar... 06/02/2009

SOLOMONS LANDING LIVING Contemporary 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with bonus room. List Price:  $ 225,000 Make an offer!  Needs some work! Walk to everything!  Carefree living!   Solomons Landing Condo living with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and bonus room.  End unit on second floor with wraparound deck & seasonal waterview. Large open floor plan with wet bar in living room.  Walk-in closet in master bedroom, fireplace, public water & sewer.  Great for year round living or second home.  Boat slips are available to purchase! Interior needs some work.  Make an offer! Wonderful community amenities include tennis court, outdoor pool, exercise room, indoor sauna, indoor lap pool, putting green, clubhouse & marina. Condo fee includes trash removal, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, mas... 06/01/2009

  Annmarie Garden - The Annual Tobacco Trail Antique & Classic Car Meet Date:  June 20, 2009 - Saturday Time:  10 AM - 2 PM Location:  Annemarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD  20629 Phone:  (410)-326-4640 Website:  Annmarie Garden This is the main event of the National Capital Region Antique Automobile Club of America. The meet showcases 200 plus antique and classic cars. There will be food and fun for all! Awards Ceremony @ 2 PM Event Fee:  $2.00 per person; children under 12 are free. No Pets At Special Events                 The Tobacco Trail Antique & Classic Car Meet is the main event of the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Antique Automobile Club of America.  This meet showcases 200+ antique and classic cars that serve as a touchstone to the past and brings to life th... 05/31/2009

FIRST FREE FRIDAY Location: Calvert Marine Museum Date: June 5, 2009Time: 5 PM - 8 PM First Free Friday on June 5 features entertainment under the Drum Point Lighthouse by Chris Harward with the 6 Weeks To Go Band performing a mix of popular Rock and Blues songs from the 1970's, 80's, and 90's. The Drum Point Lighthouse will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. There will be free half-hour cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison sponsored by M&T Bank at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Docents are in all the galleries; enjoy complimentary coffee from Lusby Commons Starbucks. Gather your friends and family and come on down! Visiting The Calvert Marine Museum  The Calvert Marine Museum is one of the premier museums devoted to the Chesapeake Bay. If you are local to the Washington D.C. Metro Area... 05/31/2009

26TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL & POW WOW! Join the Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians on the grounds of the American Indian Cultural Center in Waldorf, Southern Maryland.  Date:  June 6, 2009, Saturday - 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and           June 7, 2009, Sunday - 12:00 PM to 5 PM Native American music & dancing, traditional food, arts and crafts.  Please contact Natalie Proctor @ (240)-464-5899 or Email:  info@piscatawayindians.org for additional information. Directions To The American Indian Cultural Center   Plan to attend the 26th Annual American Indian Festival & Pow Wow!  Enjoy your visit and hope that you will leave with a better understanding of the history and culture of the Piscataway people.For centuries, their ancestors inhabited the woodlands of Southern Maryland. Toda... 05/23/2009