Each year, approximately 1,000 midshipmen graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy and receive their commissions as officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. On Monday, cheer on members of the class of 2019 as they attempt to climb the Herndon Monument. Traditionally, the Blue Angels’ flight rehearsal is on Tuesday and the Blue Angels’ flight demonstration is on Wednesday. On Thursday, catch the Color Parade at Worden Field. Friday is commissioning day. Commissioning week will take place May 19-26.

Explore your family roots at the Galesville Community Center. Learn about your genealogy, trace your family roots, celebrate your family tree, and celebrate your heritage. These workshops are fun for the whole family! Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Contact: Gertrude Makell 410-703-0610 Workshops are made possible by Four Rivers Heritage Area.  

Join the Women's Day Conference Committee at Asbury United Methodist Church of Annapolis as they kick off the Conference weekend with possibly the oldest African American Tradition in America - The Singing and Praying Bands of the Delmarva. Led by Reverend Jerry Colbert of John Wesley United Methodist Church of Annapolis, this sacred tradition continues in the Chesapeake region.  Once practiced by thousands the numbers of participants are between 40 - 50 members. Come out and witness this tradition of musical ministry, no instruments, only a Capella, created hundreds of years...

Have you ever stood with your child under a majestic tree and admired its beauty? Have you and your child shared the fun of hunting for leaf shapes or going on a nature treasure hunt? Research shows that experiences like these help children build lasting connections to the natural world and to the adults with whom they share these adventures. Come join the fun of outdoor adventures with our new Tot Time monthly family program! Activities are ongoing, so come when you can and leave when you must. Included with general...

Get ready to meet the scientists at SERC’s annual festival of ecology! Wade in the river for fish, hold blue crabs and oysters on the docks and go behind the scenes of the green Mathias Lab. Parking and registration details coming soon! Pre-registration Required. Event Cost: $10 per car for on-site parking.

Please join us for a royal swashbuckling adventure at the historic James Brice House. The afternoon will entertain young princesses and pirates with crafts, games, music, and–of course–a tea party! You never know who just might stop by. Princess or pirate, which will you be? Come dressed as your favorite to our tea party. Reservations required. Exclusive early-bird registration for Family Circle Members until March 25. Please call 410.267.7619 to register. Cost: $15 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $20 per child for Non-Members

The Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County is excited to present their 2017 Quacks for Backpacks event!  Races will take place throughout the day. $10 Adopt-a-Duck's are available prior to the race and on Race Day for your chance to win! 100% of the proceeds benefit the Bountiful Backpack Program

Family Day at the Annapolis Maritime Museum! As the weather warms, families can get up close and personal with the birds and boats of the Bay and enjoy a sweet treat to beat the heat. Featured activities includes: Scales and Tales Birds of Prey presentation by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boat tours from the U.S. Coast Guard and Annapolis City Fire Boat Story time featuring the authors of “Connor the Courageous Cutter” book. The Museum’s education team has also designed several interactive stations: BOAT BUILDING Design a boat...

The Mitchell Gallery is pleased to present this juried, multi-media biennial exhibition of artists who live or work in Anne Arundel County. Works created in diverse media within the last two years will be on display and features both two-and three-dimensional artwork. Christopher With, educator (retired) National Gallery of Art and current president of The Washington Print Club, is the exhibition juror. Cash prizes for Best in Show, Best Two-Dimensional and Best Three-Dimensional. For information, go to themitchellgallery.org. March 15 Artist Entry Deadline. Call 410-626-2556 for information. May 23 Artists Reception from 5 to...

The workshop will cover how to plan for nuisance flooding and flood events, discuss professional perspectives on flood mitigation and adaptation, and share tools and resources that you can use in your own community. The full program is available online. Local planners, emergency management personnel, historic preservation organizations and interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The deadline to register is May 18, 2017. Registration fee of $20 is payable at the door and will cover a light breakfast, lunch and coffee for the day.