🌱 Prince Frederick animal shelter is full—see how you can help now

Good day Prince Frederick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Prince Frederick animal shelter is full—see how you can help now
• Prince Frederick community mourns the passing of Dortha Lea Campbell, 86
• How to donate toys at the Prince Frederick barrack this season

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
• Saturday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Calvert County Animal Shelter Hits Full Capacity for Dogs (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Prince Frederick’s Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is at full capacity for dogs and urgently seeking rescue partners and adopters to free up kennels. Located on Hallowing Point Road, the county-run facility has every dog kennel filled and continues to receive new arrivals daily. Residents can view adoptable dogs online and visit during public adoption hours Tuesday through Saturday.
   

• Dortha Lea Campbell, 86, (smnewsnet.com) — Prince Frederick residents are mourning the passing of 86-year-old Dortha Lea Campbell, who died at her home on December 4. A devoted homemaker and caregiver, she helped raise generations of grandchildren, sharing her faith, warm breakfasts, and gentle spirit. She is survived by several children living in Prince Frederick, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
   

• Maryland State Police start holiday toy drive to help children in need (foxbaltimore.com) — Maryland State Police are running a holiday toy drive with a convenient drop-off site at the Prince Frederick barrack on Main Street, making it easy for local residents to help children in need. New, unwrapped toys like games, books, and crafts can be donated during regular business hours, but realistic toy weapons and food items won’t be accepted.
   

📸 Around Prince Frederick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Prince Frederick

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Friday December 12

• Loveville Produce Auction Meeting
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  9:00 am
• Pins and Needles (PF)
  Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
  1:00 pm
• Nighttime Christmas Market at Annmarie Garden in Lights
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Annmarie Garden in Lights: Outdoor Holiday Light Show
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Jingle All The Hay: A Festive & Magical Holiday Experience on the Farm!
  Calvert County, MD Calendar , 3915 Hallowing Point Rd. , Prince Frederick
  5:00 pm
• Solomons Island Christmas Caroling
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Through the Lens of Jay Fleming: A Chesapeake Experience
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Oh Snap, Deck The Doormat!
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Sea Squirts: Fossil Exploration
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  10:15 am
• Annmarie Garden in Lights: Outdoor Holiday Light Show
  Calvert County, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Public Meeting Regarding a Possible Expansion of Maryland’s Rural Legacy Areas
  Calvert County, MD Calendar , County Administration Building 1st Floor, 150 Main Street , Prince Frederick
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Northern Patriots vs Huntingtown Hurricanes
  Northern High School , 2950 Chaneyville Rd , Owings
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Many people aren't aware of where responsibility lies when it comes to utility services.
  • Who’s responsible if a power surge damages your appliances • When and why utilities can (or can’t) be shut off during extreme cold • Whether… (Nextdoor )

• The Archdiocese of Washington posted a job opening for On Call Substitute Teacher - Daily - Christian Beginnings Preschool - Prince Frederick Maryland in Prince Frederick. Apply here.
• Monro Muffler Brake & Service posted a job opening for Automotive Technician - Technician in Prince Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prince Frederick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntingtown

• John Raymond 'Jack' Gibson, 76, (smnewsnet.com)
• Redistricting supporters outnumber opponents at Maryland meeting (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
• Kathleen 'Kathy' Ann Carriere, 78, (smnewsnet.com)

Chesapeake Beach

• Steven Everett LeSueur, 65, (smnewsnet.com)
• Fun spring events to support care and community at Hospice of the Chesapeake (patch.com)

Ok Prince Frederick! 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: I could get canned for this!
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