SMTMD is excited to announce that it is having its first contra dance in nearly two years this Saturday, January 8, at Christ Church Parish Hall in Chaptico. Jordan Kammeyer will be calling, with music arrangements TBD. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bottled water. Admission $10.00, members $6.00, children age 16 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission. Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM. Come out and bring your dancing shoes! Go to www.smtmd.org for directions and more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.