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For a new library in St. Mary's County, a tale of two sites A decision is in the works on whether a new library should be in downtown Leonardtown or outside of town on the site of new elementary school. Southern Maryland deaths These deaths were reported by funeral homes in Southern Maryland: Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Project Echo, a shelter for homeless people in Prince Frederick, needs volunteers to staff a shift or help serve a meal. Volunteers must commit to four hours a month. Call Lori Hony at 410-257-0003 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or leave a message noting the best time to be contacted. St. Mary's schools drawing on the latest technology in use of whiteboards Technology is front and center in hundreds of St. Mary's County public school classrooms through the use of interactive whiteboards where chalkboards once hung. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 Daily mall walks, supervised indoor walking, 8-10 a.m., with blood pressure monitoring weekdays. St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. St. Mary's set to install solar panels at Carver Elementary School Snow flurries, frigid temperatures and cloudy conditions Dec. 13 did not hinder St. Mary's County public school officials' effort to begin installing solar panels that will provide most of George Washington Carver Elementary School's energy needs. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities St. Mary's County Meals on Wheels needs drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to homebound people once a week. 301-475-4200,Ext. 1050. Southern Maryland deaths These deaths were reported by funeral homes in Southern Maryland: Southern Maryland deaths BRIGHT, Johnson Sylvester, 56, of Port Republic, a carpentry laborer and carpet installer, died Nov. 26 at home. St. Mary's only new school board member says he hopes to add fresh ideas Brooke Matthews, the sole new face on the St. Mary's County Board of Education, said he hopes to bring some creative ideas to the school system. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Calvert County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents for committees. Applications can be picked up at the commissioners' office at 175 Main St., Room 205, Prince Frederick; any public library; by calling 410-535-1600, Ext. 2214; or at www.co.cal.md.us/references/getinvolved . St. Mary's College of Maryland might not continue funding Governor's Cup yacht race St. Mary's College of Maryland administrators are scrutinizing some of the college's auxiliary expenses - including funding for the Governor's Cup yacht race, SlackWater journal and River Concert Series - to see how, and whether, the college can continue to fund the programs. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 16-Dec. 23, 2010 Job counseling, 30-minute sessions with mediator and job coordinator Sandra Holler. 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 Daily mall walking, supervised indoor walks with blood pressure monitoring weekdays. 8-10 a.m., St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. Southern Maryland deaths These deaths were reported by funeral homes in Southern Maryland: Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Spring Dell Center needs volunteers to assist developmentally disabled people during lunch. Debbie at 301-870-3758 or 301-932-1601.