LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: Saturdays (may vary)
TIME: 10 to 11 am
The Calvert County Health Department is offering a one hour quit nicotine support group on Saturday mornings. Call 410-535-5400 ext. 359 to register or check out their event flyer.
LOCATION: Solomons Medical Office, 14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD
DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to learn how toxic stress alters the physiology of childhood brain development, the relationship between trauma and substance use, as well as the role of protective factors and community resilience.
This program is sponsored by Calvert Health and Maryland ROPTA.
To register and more details view the event flyer.
LOCATION: Kellam Field, Chesapeake Beach, MD
DATE: Monday, August 31, 2026
TIME: 7 to 8 pm
Join us for International Overdose Awareness Day as we remember those lost to overdose and support those in recovery and families of those effected by substance misuse.
The evening will include brief remarks from local leaders, music and the reading of names of those lost to overdose.
If you would like your loved one’s name read, please send their name and forever age to the CAASA Office at CalvertAlliance@gmail.com.
For more information call 410-535-3733
LOCATION: Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD
DATE: Saturday, September 5, 2026
TIME: 10 am to 2 pm
Join the Local Behavioral Health Authority and local partner agencies for this year’s Recovery Fest. This is a family friendly event. Admission is FREE so come enjoy the day at Annmarie Gardens as we share resources, and enjoy food, music and games.
LOCATION: Smith Hall/Middleham and St. Peters, 10210 HG Trueman Road, Lusby
DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIME: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join local community agencies at this year’s health fair. Learn how to stay healthy and substance-free, while enjoying the fellowship and fun at this community event.
LOCATION: Southern Maryland Sailing Association, 14490 Solomons Island Road, S, Solomons, MD
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
TIME: 5:30 pm (registration)
Hope Keeps Living!
Join the community for this year’s event, as we walk to remember those we’ve lost, those who continue to fight and to raise awareness.
This is a free community event open to all.
To learn more or to register view the event flyer.
Sponsored by Become One.
LOCATION: The Calverton School, 300 Calverton School Road, Huntingtown
DATE: Sunday, September 20, 2026
TIME: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for this year’s THIS IS ME Color Run, as we support local youth groups and sports teams in our community. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to our seven blast station hosts.
The day is all about our youth and helping them stay Happy. Healthy and Substance Free!
Bring your family and friends for an exciting day of color, music and games. Kona Ice will be on site with refreshing cold treats to enjoy! In addition, local community and youth focused agencies will host resource tables with lots of information and fun giveaway items.
To learn more or register visit https://CAASATHISISME2026.eventbrite.com
Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
Katie Brinkley Studio
Quality Built Homes
A.H. Hatcher, Inc.
Patuxent Property Management
Paul C. Hayden, Jr. & Sons Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Calvert County Health Department
Calvert Elks Lodge 2620
North Beach Dental Care
LOCATION: Calvert Health Annex Building - Community Wellness, 106 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland
DATE: August 11, 2026
TIME: 4 to 6 pm
Back to school fun! Stop by for school supplies, games and more. Kids are required to be present to shop in the School Supply Store.
LOCATION: Calvert Health, Solomons, 14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons
DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026
TIME: 10:30 am to 12 noon
Presented by: Alexander Chan, Ph.D., LCMFT
Objectives of the workshop:
Learn to describe how medications for addiction treatment (MAT) prevent and reduce opioid overdose.
Increase awareness of opioid addiction as a chronic disease.
Reduce barriers to accessing medications for opioid use disorder (OUD)
To learn more or to register for the training, click here.
The workshop is sponsored by CalvertHealth and Maryland ROPTA.
Locations: Vary (see list)
Date: Tuesday, August 4th
Time: Varies by community:
NNO Community Participation
Bayside Forest
6 to 8 pm - Beach/picnic area in neighborhood
Bethel Way of the Cross Church
6 to 9 pm - 5450 Cherry Hill Road, Huntingtown, MD
Broomes Island Civic League
5:30 to 8:30 pm - 4080 School Rd., Broomes Island
Calvert Beach/Long Beach (CANCELLED)
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office – Southern District
6 to 8 pm - 11780 HG Trueman Road, D3 Building, Lusby
Calvert Towne
4 to 6 pm - Field located behind Tranquil & Serenity Courts, Prince Frederick
Gray-Ray American Legion Post 220
4 to 7:30 pm - 2105 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick
NECC/CCPR and the Town of Chesapeake Beach
6 to 7:30 p.m. - Kellam’s Field, 3825 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
Oakland Hall
4:30 to 7:30 pm - Oakland Hall Clubhouse, 2425 Comptrollers Court, Prince Frederick
Patuxent View Community Association
5 to 7 p.m. - Corner lot at Seagull Beach Road, Prince Frederick
Prince Frederick Crossing
6 to 8 pm- 207 Avatar Lane, Prince Frederick, MD
Prince Frederick Village Apartments and Senior Apartments
5 to 8 pm
240 Fairground Road, Prince Frederick
Shores of Calvert
5 to 7 pm - Riverfront, Shore Place, Dunkirk, MD
Yardley Hills
6 to 8 p.m. - Community Center, 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick
White Sands
6 to 8 pm - Community Center, 8285 Sycamore Road, Lusby
LOCATION: Yardley Hills, Community Center, Prince Frederick
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026
TIME: 5 to 7 pm.
Rain or Shine
Fresh meats, vegetables, flowers and yard sale items
SNAP, EBT Cards are welcome
Vendors on site include:
Family owned Windy Willow Farm - Sunderland
God’s Bounty - Dunkirk
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026
TIME: 9 am to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
CAASA and Everstand (formerly Board of Child Care) are excited to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Calvert County on Monday, July 13th. Training is limited to 30 participants.
Join us for this amazing opportunity to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in youth (ages 12 to 18). This training is FREE and includes training materials, breakfast and lunch.
Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders and eating disorders.
To register visit https://forms.gle/LHAM5Qb88uaBGcjB8
Questions should be directed to CalvertAlliance@gmail.com or call 410-535-3733
DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
TIME: 10 to 11:30 am
LOCATION: Twin Beaches Library, 4100 5th Street, North Beach
Join the hosts to learn how intentional behavior change happens and how to support it in the process of change.
Register at https://CalvertHealth-SUDseries.eventbrite.com
Sponsored by Calvert Health and Maryland ROPTA (Reinforcing Overdose Prevention Through Training and Advocacy)
DATE: Thursday, June 16, 2026
TIME: 5:30 to 7 pm
LOCATION: Twin Beaches Library, 4100 5th Street, North Beach, MD
Join the hosts for a discussion on how social determinants of health affect an individual and the community. Additional topics for discussion include health equity and bias and upstream and downstream approaches to the overdose crisis.
Register at https://CalvertHealth-SUDseries.eventbrite.com
For information on the SUD series, view the program flyer.
Sponsored by Calvert Health and Maryland ROPTA (Reinforcing Overdose Prevention Through Training and Advocacy)
DATE: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
TIME: 2 to 3 pm
LOCATION: Calvert Health Solomons Building, 14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons
Learn how adverse childhood experiences affect early brain development and the connections between substance use and trauma. Gain an understanding of protective factors and the important role they play in building strong communities.
Register at https://CalvertHealth-SUDseries.eventbrite.com
For information about this training and others in the SUD Training Series check out the informational flyer.
Sponsored by Calvert Health and Maryland ROPTA (Reinforcing Overdose Prevention Through Training and Advocacy)
LOCATION: Kellam’s Field, 3825 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD
DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026
TIME: 8 to 11 am
Come out for a run for a cause - help us shatter the stigma and support those in recovery.
Calvert County's Health Department Presents the 9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K run/walk!
EVENT IS FREE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR A TIMED BIB. (registration closes April 30, 2026)
Participants will run/walk 5K (3.1 miles) the Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk to bring awareness to help shatter the stigma against substance use and mental health disorders. In addition to the race, there will be a "Be Kind to your Mind" health fair at Kellam’s Field with giveaways, games, local resources, food, and fun!
Let's bring the community together to raise awareness and help shatter the stigma!
LOCATION: Calvert Middle School, 655 Chesapeake Blvd, Prince Frederick
DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026
TIME: 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Sponsored by Calvert County Public Schools Student Services and Calvert County Local Behavioral Health Authority.
Join us for a evening of fun and learn more about local programs and activities available to support the community’s wellness.
This year’s Spring Into Wellness event will feature food trucks, K&J Coop Animals, Family Fun, and tons more.
Contact mcfarlandt@calvertnet.k12.md.us for more information.
LOCATION (S):
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland
Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME: 10 am to 2 pm
It’s time to clean out your expired and unused medications at April’s Drug Take Back Day!
Stop by Southern Community Center or Northeast Community Center to dispose of your medications. Local law enforcement and CAASA volunteers will be on hand to collect the medications and provide local resource information.
Be sure to keep your medications in their original packaging or a secure container.
For more information contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc (CAASA) at 410-535-3733 or caasa@calvertcountymd.gov.
LOCATION: Virtual and in-person
DATE: 8 weeks starting Thursday, April 2, 2026
TIME: 6 to 7 pm
The Calvert County Health Department is offering FREE quit tobacco/vaping classes. Starting April 2, 2026 you can participate in an evening class focused on the use of cigarettes, cigars, chew and vapes.
Register vis CalvertHealth.org (see flyer) or call 410-535-5400, ext. 359.
LOCATION: College of Southern Maryland, 115 JW Williams Road, Prince Frederick
DATE: Friday, March 27, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 3 pm
Join the Department of Community Resources and local partners for the 2026 Community Resource Fair. Visit https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3561/Community-Resource-Fair for all the details.
LOCATION: Many Lee’s Vintage Shop and Studio, 136 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD
DATE: Thursday in March (March 5, 12, 19 and 26)
TIME: 5:30 to 7 pm
Sponsored by Barstow Acres’ Children’s Center, Inc. , this month long ART Workshop event, will explore common challenges faced as a parent. Learn practical coping skills, strategies to manage parenting stress, improve communication with children and build healthier routines at home.
The workshop is FREE.
Registration is required by contacting Mandy Lee at 410-991-5988 or www.shopmandylees.com
LOCATION: In-person and Virtual
DATE: Four 4-week group meetings
March 5-26 (in person)
March 5-26 (Online)
June 4-25 (in person)
June 4-25 (Online)
Sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department, these four week support group meetings are for parents who have a teen who is vaping.
To register call or text 410-610-8771 or scan the QR code located on the flyer.
LOCATION: Calvert Library, Southern Branch, 13920 HG Trueman Road, Lusby
DATE: Thursday, February 26, 2026
TIME: 5 to 6 pm
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We want the library to be a safe space where teens can hang out and freely access books, information, and form community. TACOS meets monthly to help us with our events and services planning. Join us every third Thursday! You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
To register visit: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/15049245
For more information contact Calvert Library at 410-535-0291
LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: Thursday, February 24, 2026
TIME: 12 noon to 1 pm
Offered by NAMI, Maryland, PARENT CRAFT is for parents and concerned others with substance involved youth.
Join this FREE webinar to learn about Parent CRAFT an evidenced based, self directed online resource for caregivers. Presented by Melissa Ambrose, LCSW-C
Register at https://tinyurl.com/Namiparentcraft or see the flyer for more details.
LOCATION: Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
DATE: Monday, February 23, 2026
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Discover the power of presence with a Sound Bath Meditation led by LJ of Dusk and Willow Designs in North Beach.
The combination of meditation, sounds, and vibrations produced by different instruments such as crystal bowls, drums, chimes, and other instruments allows your mind to enter a meditative and relaxed state that will instill ultimate peace and relaxation to your body, mind, and spirit.
To register visit: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/15517554
Contact Calvert Library at 410-535-0291 for more information.
LOCATION: Calvert Library, 850 Costley Road, Prince Frederick, MD
DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2026
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We want the library to be a safe space where teens can hang out and freely access books, information, and form community. TACOS meets monthly to help us with our events and services planning. Join us every third Thursday! You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
To register visit: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/events?r=range&start=2026-02-19
For more information contact Calvert Library at 410-535-0291
LOCATION: Virtual only
DATE: Weekly starting Saturday, January 10, 2026
TIME: 10 to 11 am.
The Calvert County Health Department is offering FREE quit tobacco/vaping classes. Starting January 10th you can participate in an morning class focused on the use of cigarettes, cigars, chew and vapes.
Register vis CalvertHealth.org (see flyer) or call 410-535-5400, ext. 359.
LOCATION: Virtual and in-person
DATE: Weekly starting Thursday, January 8, 2025
TIME: 6 to 7 pm
The Calvert County Health Department is offering FREE quit tobacco/vaping classes. Starting January 8th you can participate in an evening class focused on the use of cigarettes, cigars, chew and vapes.
Register vis CalvertHealth.org (see flyer) or call 410-535-5400, ext. 359.
LOCATION: Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center - Dohrman Rooms, 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown
DATE: Friday, December 19, 2025
TIME: 6 to 8 pm
Join the Maryland Coalition of Families for a movie, family connection and fun activities inspired by Frosty the Snowman. Come and explore meaningful lessons about friendship, coping with change, and resilience.
Register at mcf.family/frosty
Direct questions to Jodi Gardiner at JGardiner@mdcoalition.org
LOCATION: Twin Beaches Library, North Beach Maryland
DATE: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
TIME: 9 am to 5:30 pm
CAASA and Everstand (formerly Board of Child Care) are excited to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Calvert County on November 19th. Join for this am the opportunity to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in youth (ages 12 to 18). This training is FREE and includes training materials, breakfast and lunch.
Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders and eating disorders.
Register at https://forms.gle/RodHAvZhxbWihyL66 or call 410-535-3733.
Registration closes November 10th.
LOCATION: Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
TIME: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Join the Calvert County Early Childhood Advisory Council for this session focused on building strong emotional foundations, developing sense of self and positive relationships with others through play.
This event is FREE for children birth to 4 years old.
For more information call 410-414-5997, visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/BuildingMindsThroughPlay or view the event flyer.
LOCATION: Kings Landing Park, 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD
DATE: Sunday, October 26, 2025
TIME: 11 am to 3 pm
A community resource fair with over 70 FREE resources, plus kids activities, horses and animals.
Enjoy local artists and bands and guest speakers focusing on the topics of mental health and family life.
For more information visit: https://somdcommunityrevival.com
LOCATION: Lexington Manor Passive Park
DATE: Sunday, October 12, 2025
TIME: 11 am to 4 pm
Sponsored by Pride Southern Maryland, this year’s theme is “EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE”.!
To learn more about this Southern Maryland event, visit https://www.facebook.com/PrideSoMD
To sign-up to be a vendor, sponsor, volunteer or to donate, visit https://linktr.ee/pridesomd
LOCATION: Calvert Middle School, 655 Chesapeake Boulevard, Prince Frederick
DATE: Friday, October 10, 2025
TIME: 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Mark your calendar the Fall Behavioral Health Fair sponsored by the Calvert County Health Department and Calvert County Public Schools.
LOCATION: Virtual
DATE: Six sessions - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5.
TIME: 5 to 7 pm
The Calvert County Health Department is sponsoring a six week parenting group. Join this workshop to learn effective ways to:
Use non-violent discipline that really works
open up lines of communication before they get clogged
Teach responsibility, courage and other important character traits
Encourage school success in 7 steps
Prevent future problems with drug, alcohol and sex
Defuse power struggles with your children
Stimulate independence as your child grows older
Stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again.
This is a video and discussion program for parents of children ages 5 to 12.
To register and for more information, contact Calvert.HarmReduction@maryland.gov
LOCATION: The Calverton School, 300 Calverton Drive, Huntingtown, Maryland
DATE: Saturday, September 21, 2025
*TIME: 8 am - day of registration opens
9 am - Welcome
9:15 am - Race Start time
10:45 to 11 am - COLOR Blast Celebration
*Race start and end times may vary depending on the number and speed of the participants.
Join us to celebrate our community’s youth at the colorful THIS IS ME Color Run/Walk BLAST! support. Eight local youth focused clubs/teams/organizations will be your BLAST Station hosts for the day as a way to raise funds for their organization. These groups will BLAST you with color as you run or walk the course (definitely shorter than a 5K).
Prior to the race, local community agencies will share resource information, while you enjoy a treat from the NOVEL Bakery and awesome music from our DJ.
We keep the cost as low as possible at $20 person with 50% going to support the Blast Station host you select. The remining funds help cover our costs for supplies and the AWESOME DJ. To register visit: https://THISISMEColorRun2025.eventbrite.com
This year’s BLAST Station hosts are:
The Calverton School, SGA
The Calverton School, National Honor Society
Northern Middle School PTO
Chesapeake Gymnastics Booster Club
Emmanuel Church Students
Prince Frederick Eagles
Twin Beach Players
Cheer Extreme Teal Boosters
LOCATION: Smith Hall, Middleham and St Peters, 10210 H G Trueman Road, Lusby
DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
TIME: 10:30 am to 12;30 pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and celebrate how to care for your bodies and minds! WEIS Pharmacy will offer flue and COVID boosters.
The Health Fair is sponsored by: Middleham and Saint Peter’s Episcopal Parish, WEIS, Calvert Health and Calvert County Health Department.
