🌱 How California, MD volunteers are transforming the county’s animal shelter
California, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you California! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How California, MD volunteers are transforming the county’s animal shelter
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Volunteer Training Highlights Safety, Support And Teamwork At St. Mary's County Adoption And Rescue Center (thebaynet.com) — New volunteer training at St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center in California is reshaping how helpers support the busy shelter, from animal handling to behind-the-scenes chores. With a new handbook, safety-focused orientation, and hands-on tours, residents can learn exactly how to pitch in, whether by walking dogs, organizing donations, or helping local families through the pet pantry. 
📸 Around California
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Almost Queen →
Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Almost Queen with Separate Ways The Band →
Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons
7:00 pm -
Kids Night Out: Beach Bash! ️ →
My Gym St Marys, 23415 Three Notch Rd, California
6:00 pm -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm -
Food Safety: Consumer Safety & Foodborne Illnesses →
Loffler Senior Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Rd, Great Mills
9:30 am -
Kid's Night Out - 50's Rock & Roll Ice Cream Party🍦 →
My Gym St Marys, 23415 Three Notch Rd, California
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
Monday June 22
Thursday June 25
Saturday July 11
📣 California Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Primary Election - Early Voting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Southern Maryland GIS User Group Meeting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Confident & Capable: Women Raising Cattle →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Cloud Discovery →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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How Do I Get Leads? →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Public Cruise on the TENNISON
Calvert Marine Museum Wm. B. Tennison - Calvert Marine
2:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Late night around 10:00 pm someone knocked at my front door.
I checked there was no one there, my door bell camera didn’t get any detectable and no pictures. Anyone else have the same experience? (Nextdoor Wildewood)
- Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Dishwasher in California. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in California. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near California here.
🗞 Nearby News
Solomons
- Solomons Sailor Returns From Florida Shipwreck With Renewed Hope For The Future (thebaynet.com)
- Southern Maryland Coach, Firefighter Seriously Injured In Metro Electrical Accident (thebaynet.com)
- Calvert Marine Museum Announces July Concerts And Events (thebaynet.com)
Lexington Park
- 21655 Defender St, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (zillow.com)
Ok California! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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