Friday, March 5, 2021
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
MEETING UPDATE

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. 

You can watch board meetings live on the Meetings on Demand page or on Comcast Channel 6/1070 HD.

Feb. 23 meeting: Watch Video or Read the Minutes

Citizens who wish to provide public comment may dial in by phone at the published time by calling toll-free 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 and entering the Meeting ID 899 4188 8251 and passcode #. Callers will be provided further instruction during the meeting on how to indicate you wish to speak.
QUICK LINKS
PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE ONLINE
Calvert County residents age 18 and older who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may pre-register online.

PRE-REGISTER OVER THE PHONE
A call center is also available to assist Calvert County residents who wish to pre-register for the vaccination over the phone. For assistance, residents may call 410-535-0218, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents are reminded not to share appointment scheduling links and to keep in mind that if you share your link, you are taking a vaccine away from someone else and may be turned away. You may visit the COVID-19 virtual resource center for answers to frequently asked questions. Please contact your primary care physician for any health questions related to the vaccine. 

Visit Maryland's vaccine portal to locate additional vaccine clinics near you. If you are vaccinated through one of these clinics, please remove your name from the Calvert County Government pre-registry by calling 410-535-0218.
The Calvert County Office on Aging, in collaboration with LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc. and the Maryland Transit Administration, now provides subsidized transportation services for Calvert County seniors and persons with disabilities.

Services are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., throughout the Southern Maryland and Washington, D.C., region. The cost per ride is determined based on income. An application is required. If approved, individuals must provide two days’ notice to allow for ride scheduling. LifeStyles will make every effort to accommodate requests, but rides are not guaranteed.

To apply, residents may contact Kathy NeSmith at the Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606, ext. 139, or contact LifeStyles of Maryland at 866-293-0623. 
Join Parks & Recreation for a reading of the classic "The Hungry Little Caterpillar" and then create your own caterpillar and beautiful butterfly. This event is for children ages 2-5 years and will be offered from 10-10:45 a.m. on a different date in each district.

March 9 - Northeast Community Center
March 10 - Mt. Hope Community Center
March 11 - Southern Community Center

Pre-registration is required. To register online, please click the link below and search for activity #490330.
Looking for a grab-and-go meal or planning an event to host a food truck or two? Calvert County’s food truck options range from barbecue and pizza, to sweets and seafood, and everything in between. Click below for a list of food trucks currently circulating our area and enjoy a meal on-the-go this month.

For daily locations, menus, pricing and more, contact the food truck directly or visit each food truck's website. Thank you for continuing to support our local businesses.
On March 10, join the Calvert Nature Society for a special teen event. Students ages 12-16 will explore the habitats at Flag Ponds Nature Park, build shelters and learn to identify common plants and animals. Masks will be required for all participants. This event is free for all Calvert Nature Society members and $8 for non-members. Click below to register your teen for the event.
The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free paper shredding event for residents on Saturday, March 20 at the Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby. All paper must be removed from plastic bags and cardboard boxes prior to shredding. Paper clips and staples are acceptable; however, binders and binder clips are not. Participating residents are required to wear face masks and practice safe social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Businesses are not permitted to participate in this event.

Shredding events are held monthly throughout the year. For more information about recycling events, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, at 410-326-0210, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Recycle or download the Recycle Coach app.
Calvert County Government continues to share the latest updates surrounding our county’s response to COVID-19 including any precautionary measures, guidance and closures through a virtual resource center. You can also receive updates on the county’s Facebook page and Comcast Channel 6/1070 HD. 

Visit the Calvert County Government website for past editions of Calvert Currents.
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