Swim admission reduced for Family Fun and Fitness Day
The Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism invites the public to participate in Family Fun and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10. On this special day, admission for all six of the community pools will be lowered to $10 for families of four, and $2 for each additional child. Pools will be open noon to 6 p.m.
Participating pools:
• Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center (5303 Piney Church Road, Waldorf)
• Henry E. Lackey High School (3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head)
• North Point High School (2500 Davis Road, Waldorf)
• La Plata High School (6035 Radio Station Road, La Plata)
• Maurice J. McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret)
• Thomas Stone High School (3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf)
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism provides a variety of activities. For a complete list of the spring recreational events and activities, please visit the spring edition of the GUIDE at www. CharlesCountyParks.com, or call 301-932-3470. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
USDA seeks local board candidates
Nominations for a position on local United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees are being accepted until Aug. 1. FSA county committees play a vital and relevant role in delivering important farm programs. Participation in the election process is an important part of the county committee system that serves all producers. Nomination forms are available online or from the FSA county office, 101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 106A, La Plata, MD 20646. Forms must be postmarked or delivered to the county office by Aug. 1. Voting takes place this fall. Learn more by going to the USDA Service Center, or at www. fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Tri-County Animal Shelter announces June promotions
The Tri-County Animal Shelter announces the following June monthly promotions and reminders:
(Thursday, June 1- Friday, June 30): During this special month, the shelter is reducing the kitten adoption fees to $50, adult cat fees to $20, and senior cats 6 years and over to $5.
(Thursday, June 1- Friday, June 30): When you prepare for emergencies, remember furry friends. In addition to a family’s emergency kit, have one for pets as well. In the kit, include seven day supply of food and water, food and water bowls, extra collar, leash, blankets, carrier, medications, medical records, recent photos of the pet in case the pet becomes lost, and a first aid kit. Learn more at www. ready.gov/animals.
National Best Friends
Day (Thursday, June 8): Celebrate this special day by getting a new furry friend. The shelter will reduce the adoption fee this day to $50 for dogs. Cat adoption fees are lowered in June for Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. Shelter Animals Coming to
You (Saturday, June 10): The Tri-County Animal Shelter will be in your neighborhood with adoptable animals. Stop by the St. Charles Towne Center (11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and find your new best friend.
The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-9031992. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www. CharlesCountyMD. gov/ES/AnimalShelter/ Tri-County-Animal-Shelter or www.petfinder. com/shelters/MD112. html to find your “purrfect” pet. Follow the Tri-County Animal Shelter on Facebook for adoptable pets, pet tips, and more at www. facebook.com/TriCountyAnimalShelterSoMD/. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Old Line Bank establishes STEP-UP scholarship at CSM
Old Line Bank has created an annual scholarship to the College of Southern Maryland as part of an $80,000 pledge to the college’s $10 million Make An Impact Campaign.
The Old Line Bank STEP-UP Program Annual Scholarship is focused on providing financial need-based scholarships to students enrolled at CSM, with funds available to support degree-seeking students as well as workforce training students.
Old Line Bank has been a strong supporter of CSM, providing an annual business program scholarship, becoming one of the first major sponsors to support the addition of the Men’s Lacrosse program when the program launched in 2014 and being a supporter of the college’s summer performances and the annual golf classic.
The CSM Foundation has launched a transformative three-year outreach and fundraising effort that will culminate in 2018 with the college’s 60th anniversary. “Make Your Impact: Invest Today to Transform Tomorrow” addresses access, affordability and achievement by ensuring that degree programs and career training are available to everyone through scholarships, that high caliber programs, facilities and technology are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community.