Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Schools | |
| Calvert County Public Schools - Calvert County Public Schools | |
| Charles County board of Education - Charles County Board of Educaiton website with links to their schools. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| St. Mary's County Pbulic Schools - St. Mary's County Public Schools website | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Schools - Higher Education | |
| College of southern Maryland - The College of Southern Maryland prepares it's students and the community to meet the challenges of individual, social and global changes. Campuses are also located in Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has a residence center at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The program offerings at this center specialize in aviation education and are uniquely attuned to the educational needs and challenges of the adult part-time student. | |
| Florida Institue of Technology - The Florida Tech programs are designed to allow working professionals an opportunity to maintain professional and technical competence, while earning a graduate degree, without career interruption. Twelve graduate programs are available, and students also have the option to take courses via distance learning (internet-based courses). | |
| Harry lundberg School of Seamanship - Serving an industry whose requirements constantly change, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education perpetually strives for improvement. Our primary goal is to turn turning out the best-trained mariners in the world. | |
| Southern Maryland higher Education Center - Founded in 1994 as a State Institution of Higher Education, The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center offers graduate and upper-division professional degree programs to the professional workforce of the three-county region. SMHEC also offers facilities for your special events or corporate meetings: | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland - As the State's public honors college, St. Mary's College of Maryland provides an undergraduate liberal arts education and a small-college experience that is unique within public higher education. | |
| Schools - Private | |
| Calverton School - Calverton is located in rural Huntingtown, Maryland, in close proximity to Washington D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore. The school enrolls 415 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. | |
| Charles County Private Schools - General link to SOMD.com Charles County Private Schools | |
| Cheasapeake Montessori Limited - Calvert County's only Montessori School. Ages 2-9 - Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Before and After Care - Library - P.E. - Music - MSDE approved - CCA accredited - AMS affiliated. | |
| Father Andrew White - Father Andrew White, S.J. School is accreditated by the Middle States Association of Elementary Schools. | |
| Grace Brethren Christian School - GBCS is a PK-12 school, that is fully accredited by the Middle Atlantic Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools International. | |
| Grace Lutheran Church and School - Grace Lutheran School has been a mission outreach of Grace Lutheran Church since 1974. We seek to develop in each child a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and challenge him or her to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually as a unique child of God. | |
| Holy Angels Sacred Heart School - Holy Angels Sacred Heart School strives to provide a well-rounded, Christ-centered education for all students. Our aim is to impart values and attitudes which will serve as the foundation for the Gospel ideal of God's Law of Love as we prepare our students academically, socially, and physically. Our academic goal is to properly motivate each student to achieve his or her ultimate potential. | |
| Kings Christian Academy - The King's Christian Academy exists to help parents and churches educate their children in Truth and righteousness with Academic excellence based on the Biblical worldview for Christian character development | |
| Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy - The Mission of Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy is to maintain a school of high academic standards that teaches and instills leadership qualities. | |
| Little Flower Elementary School - Little Flower School's goal is to provide the best possible education for the students and to instill in them the discipline of mind and heart in a responsible and caring Catholic Christian environment. Little Flower aims to fulfill individual student needs religious, intellectual, social, and physical while striving to develop the child's full potential. | |
| Mother Catherine Spalding School - Catholic School teaching grades Kindergarten through Eighth, offering before and after-care services. | |
| SMC Private School information - As some private schools do not have their own websites, this SOMD.com link also gives contact information via snailmail or phone. | |
| St. Mary's Catholic School - St. Mary's School provides a basic, traditional Roman Catholic education to the parish communities including St. Mary's in Bryantown, St. Michael's, St. Dominic's, and St. Francis de Sales. We serve children in grades Kindergarten through eight by developing their intellectual, social, physical, moral, and spiritual life. | |
| St. Mary's Ryken High School - We are the only Catholic high school in southern Maryland. We offer a strong college preparatory curriculum and a variety of extra curricular activities. We are committed to academic excellence and to individualized student growth in faith, moral probity, physical health, social demeanor, and responsible citizenship. | |
| St. Micheal's Catholic School - The fundamental purpose of St. Michael's School is to assist the Church in its ministry of Christian education and to serve as an extension for parents, the primary educators of their children. | |
| Starmaker School, INC - We are a private 501(c), school located in the Wildewood Technology park. We provide an individual approach to teach children in pre-k thru 6 grade. We are approved by the Maryland Board of Education and the Childcare Administration for before and after care. | |
| NAS Pax | |
| Air Museum - Located at Pegg Road and route 235, Lexington Park. Adjacent to Gate 1 at the Naval Air Station. open 10am-5pm Tues-Sun. | |
| Commissary - Commissary information | |
| Directory - MWR phone numbers | |
| NavAir - | |
| Navy Lodge - Welcome to Navy Lodge! | |
| NAWCAD - Welcome to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. | |
| Area Information | |
| Calvet County - Calvert County's cost of living continues to be one of the lowest in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. Calvert's metropolitan location provides unlimited access to a variety of cultural and recreational activities including museums, theater, professional sports, symphony orchestras, and natural attractions. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| sex offender Registry - The public information maintained by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in this Sex Offender Registry is provided as part of the State's effort to protect children and others from those with histories of crimes against children and other sexual offenses. | |
| St. Mary's County - The southernmost county, St. Mary's is a penisula surrounded by the Patuxent River, Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. Site of the first landing in Maryland. Today we are a mix of old and new, long time county residences and new military/government contractors, Amish Buggies and Race Cars, rolling hills of farm land and waterfront bungalows as well as mansions. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
| Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| 1st Choice Mortgage - David Hall- Mortgage Loan Officer 1550 Flag Harbor Blvd. Ste 200 St Leonard, MD 20685 PHONE: 410-586-8020 | 877-286-5363 PAGE: 301-705-6052 | 410 586-7065 FAX: 410-586-8022 EMAIL: Dave Hall dhall1267@aol.com | |
| Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - John Woodburn is our local Wells Fargo Representative as well as a long time Southern Maryland resident. | |
| Real Estate Pros - Appraisers | |
| Maryland Real Estate Appriaser Directory - Need a Real Estate Appraisal in Maryland? The fastest way to find Maryland Real Estate Appraisers! | |
| Recreational Activities | |
| CBAC - Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC) is a local competitive swim organization that presently trains at St. Mary's College of Maryland. CBAC offers year-round instruction, training, and competition to young people ages 5 and older. The CBAC program is designed by a professional coaching staff, which is interested in developing successful people as well as successful swimmers | |
| Charles County Parks and Rec - The Recreation Division is responsible for providing countywide recreational and leisure time experiences for the citizens of Charles County. Additionally, the Recreation Division administers the Gymnastics & Dance Recreation Center, a state-of-the-art facility located in Waldorf | |
| general Recreational links - This link takes you to a SOMD.com website with a variety of recreational activities. | |
| Great Mills Aquatic Club - The Great Mills Aquatic Club is a winter swim team housed at the beautiful Great Mills Swimming Pool. GMAC Otters nonprofit swim club offer a comprehensive program from preschool through high school. The team boasts highly qualified coaches, convenient evening/weekend times, and the best rates around. | |
| SMC Northern Soccer League - The Northern Soccer League, Inc. is a Non-Profit Corporation working in concert with St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks and has been established as a co-ed, instructional youth soccer league for the fun and enrichment of our children. The League is for children 5 to 18 years of age. | |
| St, Mary's County Rec and Parks - The purpose of the St. Mary's County Board of Recreation and Parks is to preside over a comprehensive program of public recreation, including establishment, operation, and maintenance of a system of public parks throughout St. Mary's County. Members are appointed by the St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners. | |
| St. Mary's Youth Soccer - Southern St.Mary's Youth Soccer with Recreational and Travel teams | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Lexington Park Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Looking for a job? - check out this link for area employment information. | |
| Maryland MVA - Register your vehicle, get a driver's license, or get more information on State driving laws. Maryland law requires new residents to register all vehicles within 30 days of their relocation. In addition to registration fees, you will have to pay 5% sales tax on the book value of your vehicle. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| Technology Handbook - A directory of local Technology Companies in the St. Mary's County Area. | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| 1031 Like Kind Exchanges - IRS website pertaining to "Like-kind Exchanges" also known as tax deferred exchanges. | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Utilites - Calvert County | |
| cable - comcast - Serving Charles County and most of Calvert County. | |
| cable-GMP communications - Cable service for St. Mary's County, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. | |
| Electric - northern county - Electric service for northern Calvert County. | |
| Electric - SMECO - Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative provides electric service to all of Charles and St. Mary's counties, all but the northern tip of Calvert County, and the southern portion of Prince George's County. | |
| Gas - Suburban Propane - Our business is customer satisfaction! Over 75 years of experience have taught us that there's only one way to deliver propane your way. For comfort, warmth and convenience, your family, your farm, or your business can depend on the experience of Suburban Propane. | |
| Heating Oil - Besche Oil - Warmth...families give it, friends share it, and Besche Oil delivers it. Our mission is to deliver to our customers quality products and services, at competitive prices, in an environmentally sound manner, while providing opportunities for employees and contributing to the well being of the community. | |
| Heating Oil - Burch - Burch Oil Company has been serving the changing needs of Southern Maryland since 1928. From these roots we have evolved into a multifaceted petroleum distributor for not only heating oils but also motor fuels, motor oils and lubricants. We have an installation department that can take care of all your heating and cooling needs. | |
| Waste management - Drop-Off sites are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday with the exception of Appeal which is open 6 a.m to 4 pm., Monday through Saturday. Appeal, Barstow, and Mt. Hope Sunday Hours are 12pm - 7pm. | |
| Water & Sewer - Cal water and sewage - | |
| Utilites - Charles County | |
| cable - comcast - Serving Charles County and most of Calvert County. | |
| Electric - SMECO - Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative provides electric service to all of Charles and St. Mary's counties, all but the northern tip of Calvert County, and the southern portion of Prince George's County. | |
| Gas - Suburban Propane - Our business is customer satisfaction. Over 75 years of experience have taught us that there's only one way to deliver propane your way. For comfort, warmth and convenience, your family, your farm, or your business can depend on the experience of Suburban Propane. | |
| Heating Oil - Besche Oil - Warmth...families give it, friends share it, and Besche Oil delivers it. Our mission is to deliver to our customers quality products and services, at competitive prices, in an environmentally sound manner, while providing opportunities for employees and contributing to the well being of the community. | |
| Heating Oil - Burch - Burch Oil Company has been serving the changing needs of Southern Maryland since 1928. From these roots we have evolved into a multifaceted petroleum distributor for not only heating oils but also motor fuels, motor oils and lubricants. We have an installation department that can take care of all your heating and cooling needs. | |
| Water & Sewer - CC Water and Sewage - The Water & Sewer Billing Division is responsible for the reading of meters and billing for County water and sewer customers. | |
| Utilites - St. Mary's County | |
| cable-GMP communications - Cable service for St. Mary's County, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. | |
| Electric - SMECO - Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative provides electric service to all of Charles and St. Mary's counties, all but the northern tip of Calvert County, and the southern portion of Prince George's County. | |
| Gas - Suburban Propane - Our business is customer satisfaction. Over 75 years of experience have taught us that there's only one way to deliver propane your way. For comfort, warmth and convenience, your family, your farm, or your business can depend on the experience of Suburban Propane. | |
| Heating Oil - Besche Oil - Warmth...families give it, friends share it, and Besche Oil delivers it. Our mission is to deliver to our customers quality products and services, at competitive prices, in an environmentally sound manner, while providing opportunities for employees and contributing to the well being of the community. | |
| Heating Oil - Burch - Burch Oil Company has been serving the changing needs of Southern Maryland since 1928. From these roots we have evolved into a multifaceted petroleum distributor for not only heating oils but also motor fuels, motor oils and lubricants. We have an installation department that can take care of all your heating and cooling needs. | |
| Phone - Verizon - Local phone service for Southern Maryland. | |
| Waste management - St. Mary's county offers free trash services. Upon proof of residency, stickers are provided to vehicles and trash and recyclables can be dropped off at their conveinence stations. For large objects a small fee is collected at the area dump. | |
| Water & Sewer - METCOM - MetCom was created by the governor in 1964 as a non-profit, quasi-governmental body to supply water and sewer service to the citizens of St. Mary's County, Maryland. Please note that most areas in the county are still served by private wells and septic systems. | |
| Worship | |
| Baptist Churches - | |
| Catholic Churches - Area Catholic churches | |
| episcopal chruches - | |
| Methodist churches - | |
| SOMD.com worship list - AS there are too many different churches to mention, this link takes you to a wide variety of beliefs! | |
