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ACPT is committed to preserving the vitality and the property values of its existing neighborhoods.

The retrofit program is designed to help homeowners reduce their energy and water use. Visit our partner, SMECO, to learn more about making your home more energy efficient by:

  • Enrolling Cools Sentry load management program and receive a $50 rebate on your energy bill
  • Purchasing compact fluorescent light bulbs from local merchants, to help you save money and save energy
  • Seeing if you are eligible for financial credits for installing Energy Star appliances in your home.
  • Getting an energy audit of your home or business

And much more. Check out stcharlesgreen.com and smeco.coop for exciting new programs to help you save energy and money and increasing the value of your home.

Our Commitment

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Starting in 2010, ACPT will sponsor weekly farmers markets at the O’Donnell Lake restaurant park. Enjoy outstanding concerts, the best local produce, and a cool walk along the lakefront boardwalk to start your weekend.

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If you play golf, tennis, softball, skateboarding, football, and soccer, there is a nearby county park for you.

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St. Charles has launched a series of great programs for you and your family throughout the year- movie nights at the Blue Crabs Stadium, a summer concert series, cook offs, fun walks, and more.

February 26th Craft Star Project Entries due for Contest – Residents of the Apartments of St. Charles

If you love making craft projects and have always dreamed of having your work showcased in a magazine, your dream is about to come true. We are now looking for resident who would like to have their craft creations showcased right here in our Good Life Magazine. To participate, bring Resident Services your craft project or a photograph of the craft project along with a supply list and directions by February 26th. Your project may be featured in our next magazine!

March 2010

March 8th Facebook Fan Contest Deadline – Residents of the Apartments of St. Charles

Become a Fan of The Apartments of St. Charles by March 8th and you’ll be entered to win a $100.00 rent credit!

We want to communicate with you by any means necessary!!! As part of our ongoing efforts to keep you informed we are now on Facebook! We’ll be posting announcements and reminders of the fun & free resident events and lifestyle tips to help you live a good life.

March 14th 2:00pm - 4:00pm St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Photo Booth at Sheffield Community

The Residents of St. Charles are invited to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day treats & crafts and get silly posing in our photo booth. Your photos will print on the spot and you can take them home the same night! This is another fun FREE event for the residents of the Apartments of St. Charles.

Who: Apartments of St. Charles Residents

Date: Sunday, March 14th

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Place: Sheffield Community Center

12146 Pawtucket Lane

Waldorf, MD 20602

RSVP: By March 11th to 301-843-4927 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Space is limited! RSVP today!

Make your home or apartment more energy efficient! Join ACPT and SMECO for a seminar in your neighborhood to learn what you can do to lower your electricity use and your energy bills. Save the date below; more details to come! All meetings start at 7 p.m.

March 31—Lancaster neighborhood center

April 7—Wakefield neighborhood center

April 12—Bannister neighborhood center

April 14—Hampshire neighborhood center

April 21—Dorchester neighborhood center

April 26—Huntington neighborhood center

April 28—Sheffield neighborhood center

 

SPRING/SUMMER Events

April 30-September

Friday night Sunset Festival at O’Donnell Lake

A weekly concert series, farmers’ market and art displays, in the heart of St. Charles. Farmer’s markets open at 4 p.m. and close at 7:30; concerts at 6:30 p.m. and last till dusk. 10440 O’Donnell Place, next to Boston’s Restaurant off of Smallwood Drive. Come enjoy the artsy side of St. Charles! Every Friday through summer, weather permitting. Free. Open to the public.

Movie & Fun Night at Blue Crab Stadium – All of St. Charles Welcome

May 7th

May 7th Rain Date May 21st 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Sumo Wrestlers, Rock Wall & Bumper Boats, Play Place, Concessions open & can charge guest, Temp Tattoos, Ring Toss, Pick the duck, Face Painting

Movies TBD

Hospice Fundraisers at movie night:

Raffle basket, Sumo Wrestlers $2.00 to play, Hospice may raffle tickets to Festival of Trees – need to confirm

April 17-18

St. Charles Half Marathon Presented by Lennar

All of St. Charles Welcome

The St Charles Half Marathon presented by Lennar will be held on April 18, 2010, beginning at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Blue Crabs!  ACPT joins the Economic Development & Tourism Bureau of Charles County for the 1st ever Half Marathon presented by Lennar which will be part of the nationwide 15-city USRA Half Marathon Series.

While the Half Marathon presented by Lennar and 5K will traverse through St Charles, the accompanying “Fun Run” will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the newly opened Charles County “Rail Trail”.    The federally funded, 13.2 “Rail Trail” was a 17-year project that showcases wildlife areas and provides a scenic running and biking trail through one of the state’s most picturesque counties.  In addition to the Fun Run, Saturday will also include a Runner’s Expo and Packet Pickup. http://www.stcharleshalfmarathon.com/ for more information.

Patio/Balcony flower decorating contest – Residents of The Apartments of St. Charles

June 1st start

Judging June 25th

Pet Photo Contest – Residents of the Apartments of St. Charles

Starts July 1st - Judging July 29th

Prize: Pet Travel Kit

Yard Sale/Hospice Benefit

June 12th Rain date June 19th Sheffield Greens/St. Martins Dr. Time: 9:00AM – 12:00noon

$5.00 donation to Hospice of Charles County for space. Residents bring their own table & chairs

Light refreshments will be provided for a fee w/ proceeds going to Hospice of Charles County

 

 

 

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Find out details of Charles County’s curbside recycling program.

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Learn more about incorporating environmentally friendly practices into your lifestyle by visiting the websites listed below.

www.energystar.gov

www.thegreenguide.com

www.thedailygreen.com

www.alternative-energy-news.info