County news

Friday, March 12, 2010

Meals on Wheels seeking support

The public are invited to support the Meals on Wheels program in March by dining out at local restaurants who have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to Meals on Wheels.

This program serves over 200 homebound seniors in St. Mary's County and relies on community support to continue to operate free from a wait list.

The following restaurants will be offering dine-in or carry out services to support the program when Meals on Wheels is mentioned: CiCi's Pizza, Wednesday, March 17, all day, San Souci Plaza in California; and Arizona Pizza, Thursday, March 25, all day, in front of McKay's Food and Drug in Leonardtown.

The Meals on Wheels program needs additional drivers. If interested in becoming a volunteer driver, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1060.

Health department offering perc tests

The St. Mary's County Health Department is conducting wet season perc testing for all soil types.

For more information call the division of environmental health services at 301-475-4321 or permit services at St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management at 301-475-4200, ext. 1500.

Home heating assistance available

Help is available through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program for those having difficulty paying their home heating costs. To determine eligibility for a Maryland Office of Home Energy program, call 301-475-5574, ext. 200.

Skate on Saturdays

Every Saturday night there is an open skate night at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown for all ages from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $4 per person and rental skates are $2.50 per person, or roller skaters can bring their own. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1800.