Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living, LLC will host Reminiscing Cafe 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays at the facility, 4018 Blackbird Court, Waldorf. For seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For information, call 301-638-3194.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chickfil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Pomfret Way-of-Life Al-Anon Family Group and
Alateen will meet 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, 4950 Saint Joseph Way, Pomfret. For information, go to www. marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-4252666.
Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, contact Carol Cox, 301-758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chickfil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Charles County Professional Civitan Club will meet 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Golden Corral, 2800 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, contact George Hawley, 240-367-6489 or planit4ueventplanning@gmail.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold bingo on Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. For information, call 301-934-8221. Southern Maryland Brain Injury Support Group will meet 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Spring Dell Center, 6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata. For information, call Jerry, 301-7536335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920.
Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family Group will meet 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Lifestream Church Of The Nazarene, 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. For information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-4252666.
VConnections will host Veteran Women and Family Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For information, go to www. vconnections.org.
VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For information, call Gary, 240-434-8490.
Mount Aventine Manor House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through the end of October at Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Gates will be open for drive in access. For information, go to www.friendsofchapmansp.org.
CSM online Scholarship Finder is now open. Most scholarships have a May 31 deadline. For information and to submit an application, go to www.csmd.edu/ScholarshipFinder.
Charles County Health Department will host free 8-week Quit Smoking program starting early May at the Health Department, 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains. To register or for information, call Mary Beth Klick, 301-609-6932.
Charles County Public Library announces a Call for Authors. Local authors who would like to have their work featured at the Author’s Reception to be held 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19 should submit a copy of their book to Sarah Guy at any CCPL branch no later than 5 p.m. June 17. For information, contact Sarah Guy, 301-645 1395, ext. 417.
Friday, April 21
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26 at the Center, Small-
wood Sweden State Point Park, Road. 2750 Marbury.call 301-743-5159.For information, Center Mattawomanwill host Creek InvitationalArt Exhibition with Addison Likins through April 23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host World War I Exhibition Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21-23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org. Nature and Birding Walk will be April 21 departing 9 a.m. sharp from Indian Head Rail Trail, parking lot, Livingston Road (Route 224). Rain date April 28. Ages 18 and older. Call La Plata library, 301-934-9001.
Meet the Media will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395.
Teen Retro Game Night will be 6-8 p.m. April 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395. American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 21 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $13. For information, call 301-274-3522. CSM Renaissance Festival:
“Shadowlands” will be 7 p.m. April 21, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 22, and 3 p.m. April 23 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road. Tickets $10. For tickets or information, go to www. csmd.edu/community/ the-arts/special-events/ renaissance-festival/. Citizens for the Charles County Public Library will hold Member’s Day April 21 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. For information, go to www.ccplonline. org/c4ccpl. American Legion Post 82 will hold Roast Pork or Fried Shrimp Dinner 5-7 p.m. April 21 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Roast pork $12; fried shrimp $15. Public welcome. Call 301-934-8221.
AMVETS Post 13 will hold Lasagna Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331.
Quarter Auction will be 6:30 p.m. April 21 at La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, 911 Washington St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. For information or reservations, call 240-416-4224.
Saturday, April 22
Crossroads of Hughesville Garden Club and La Plata
Garden Club will host Kent Russell, “The Garden Guru,” Earth Day presentation 1 p.m. April 22 at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains. Tickets $25 per person. For information, call Dianne Shisler, 301-932-0251. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will show “Yankee Doodle Dandy” 2 p.m. April 22 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Free. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org. Bay Community Support Services, Inc. will host 5th Annual 10k/5k Walk, Run & Roll 9 a.m.-noon April
22 Park,at Greenwell25410 RosedaleState Manor Registration Lane, 8 Hollywood.a.m. Cost $2512 and per under person; free. childrenRain or shine. information,To registergo to or www.for baycss.org/walk.html. will Financialbe held Wellness9:30 a.m.noon Workshop April 22 at Southern Maryland Business Center, 10665 Stanhaven Place, 3rd Floor Cafe, White Plains. Free. To register, go to https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ free-financial-wellnessworkshop-get-in-controlof-your-finances-an-debttickets-30522554783. For information, call 571-8305489. Earth Day: Trash to Treasure will be 2-3 p.m. April 22 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 6-11. Call 301-375-7375.
Paws to Read will be 2:15-3:30 p.m. April 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395. CSM Renaissance Festival Outdoor Activities will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building Lawn, 8730 Mitchell Road. For information, go to www. csmd.edu/community/ the-arts/special-events/ renaissance-festival/. Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will host Spring Baby Bazaar 9 a.m.-noon April 22 at Somers Community Center, 300 Willow Lane, La Plata. For information or if interested in selling, call Somers Community Center, 301-932-6679. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold “Walk and Learn about the Birds of Mallow Bay” field trip 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at Mallows Bay Park, 1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nanjemoy. For information, go to www. charlescountymd.gov or contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097. Citizens for the Charles
County Public Library will hold Spring Used Book Bazaar through April 29 at La Plata library, lower level, 2 Garrett Ave. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. For information, go to www. ccplonline.org/c4ccpl.
Sister’s Keepers, Inc. will sponsor Uniting Sisters 15th Annual Luncheon 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 at Martins Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt. For ticket information, go to www. sisterskeepersinc.org. Hughesville VFD and Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary will hold Pitch Card Party 7 p.m. April 22 at the firehouse, 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville. Doors open 6 p.m.. Admission $7 per person. For information, call Betty Mae, 301-274-3368. Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls neighborhood will hold Community Clean Up Day April 22. Meet 8 a.m. at Golden Beach Fire House, 29848 Therese Circle, Mechanicsville. For information, call Jackson Miller, 240-538-6503.
Rock Out for Autism will be noon-10 p.m. April 22 at Olde Town Pub, 22785 Washington St., Leonardtown. For information, go to www.autismsupport-somd.org; or call 240-561-8860. Madison Marquette Retail Services will host Shred Event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at The Shops at Waldorf Center, 3022 Festival Way. Free. For information, call 301-374-2261. St. Charles Towne Center will host Coffee with a Cop 10 a.m.-noon April 22 at the center, lower level, 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf. For information, go to www.simon.com/ stcharlestownecenter. Hospice of Charles County will host Annual Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. April 22 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Registration begins 8 a.m. To register or for more information, go to www. hospiceofcharlescounty. org/fundraiser. African American Heritage Society will open its Heritage House 10 a.m.-noon April 22 at 7485 Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-843-2150.
Charles County Commission for Women and One Love Foundation will host Healthy Relationship Workshop 2-4 p.m. April 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 ‘Donnell Place. Session open to teens aged 14 and older and adults. Call 301-885-1340.
Sunday, April 23
American Legion Post 238 will hold Breakfast 9-11 a.m. April 23 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $6. Public invited. For information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
Monday, April 24
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Annual Juried Student Exhibition will be through May 5 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road. For information, go to www. csmd.edu/arts.
Weekly Sensory Tubs in the Month of April will be all day April 24 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. To honor Autism Awareness Month, a different sensory tub will be provided each week for kids. Ages 0-18. Call 301645-2864. Pushing the Limits: Adult Book Discussion will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 24 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-375-7375. Spanish Conversational Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. April 24 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Drum Point Flotilla, US Coast
Guard Auxiliary will conduct Maryland Boating Safety Education Class 6-10 p.m. April 24-25 and April 27 at County Services Plaza, 150 Main St., Prince Frederick. Cost $20; walk-ins accepted if space permits. To register or for more information, call R. T. West, 410-535-2035, or go to a0542306.wow.uscgaux. info.
Tuesday, April 25
CSM Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) Dedication will be 2:30 p.m. April 25 at College of Southern Maryland, Regional Hughesville Campus, 6170 Hughesville Station Place. For information, call 301-934-7602 or go to www.csmd.edu/about/locations/regional-campus. Evening Story Time Yoga will be 6-6:30 p.m. April 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. All ages. Call 301-645-1395. CSM Community Heroin/
Opioid Forum will be 6-9 p.m. April 25 at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road. Overdose response training will be provided. Free Naloxone kit to trainees. For information, email jenv@csmd.edu or call 240-725-5410.
American Legion Post
293 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. April 25 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.
Wednesday, April 26
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 26 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Southern MD CPR & First Aid Training will offer CPR, AED & First Aid Training 5 p.m. April 26 in Owings. For information, go to www.somdcpr.com or call 443-481-7796. CSM Open House: La Plata
Campus will be 5 p.m. April 26 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Building/Room, 8730 Mitchell Road. For information, call 301-9347765, ext. 7043, or go to www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/campus-openhouse-tours/. Indian Head Senior Center Book Discussion will be 11 a.m.-noon April 26 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. Call Potomac library, 301-375-7375. Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. April 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-6451395.
AMVETS Post 13 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. April 26 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331.
Thursday, April 27
Bureau Tri-Countywill offer Youth Ready Services for Lifeat the 6:30-7:30office, 75 p.m. IndustrialApril 27 Park information,Drive, Waldorf.call 301-6451837 For org. or e-mail info@tcysb.
CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity: will Self-Defensebe 3-4:30 Workshopp.m. April 27 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education Center (PE Building), Room 120-B, 8730 Mitchell Road. For information, call 301-9347659, or go to www.csmd. edu/about/institutional-equity-and-diversity/. CSM Music Students Honors Recital will be 2:30 p.m. April 27 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road. Free. For information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/arts. Introduction to Proposal Writing will be 10-11:30 a.m. April 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-6451395.
Life-Sized Games will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 27 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. All ages. Call 301-375-7375. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and
Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 27 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-2864.
Film Club for Teens will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395. McDonough High School Show Choir will present Dance Evolution 6:30 p.m. April 27-28 at the school, auditorium, 7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret. Tickets $5; paid at door. For information, call 301934-2944. Charles Regional Medical Center will host Volunteer Recruitment event 10 a.m.-noon April 27 at the hospital, main lobby, 5 Garrett Ave., La Plata. For information, call 301-6095001. American Legion Post 293
will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. April 27 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331
Friday, April 28
Mattawomanwill hold Open Creek StudioArt Center 11 through a.m.-3 May p.m. 26 Fridaysat the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org. VFW 8810, AMVETS 13, American Legion 293 will hold a blood drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. To schedule a donation, go to www.redcrossblood.org or contact Post Surgeon David Viets or Pat Viets at patricia1202@comcast.net or 301-848-5902. Archbishop Neale School will hold Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction 6-10 p.m. April 28 at Greater Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway. Tickets $40 each; $65 per couple; table for eight $320. For tickets or information, contact Judy Melvin, 301934-9595 or email judy. melvin.ansdevelopment@ gmail.com. American Legion Post 238 will hold Beef Brisket Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 28 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $10. For information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
Computer Skills for Seniors: Introduction to Microsoft Word will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 28 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 55 and older. Registration required. Call 301-3757375. CSM Nonprofit Institute will host “Jumpstart your Leadership!!” conference 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 28 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, first floor Center for Building and Industry (BI Building), 8730 Mitchell Road. Check-in 8 a.m. To register or for more information, contact Cara Fogarty at cfogarty@ csmd.edu, 301-659-3182; or go to www.csmd.edu/ NPIconference. VFW Post 8810 Auxiliary will hold Fish & Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 28 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10; fish only $9. Call 301-645-6331. MOMS club of Waldorf West will host Spring Open House 10 a.m.-noon April 28 at Gleneagles Community Center, 4900 Kirkcaldy Court, St. Charles. For information, go to www.momsclubwaldorfwest.weebly.com.
Waldorf Elks Lodge will host Steak or Shrimp Dinner and live music 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 28 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Dinners start at $17. For information, call 301-645-2421.
Saturday, April 29
Mattawoman Creek Art
Center will hold Painting Party 4-6 p.m. April 29 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. No experience required. Registration fee includes materials, supplies and refreshments. For registration form, fees or information, go to www. mattawomanart.org/classes or call 301-743-5159.
CSM Pops Concert will be 7 p.m. April 29 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, BI Building, 8730 Mitchell
Road. tickets Ticketsor information,$15. For emailcall 301-934-7828, bxoffc@csmd.edu,or go to www.csmd.edu/arts.Artists Reception will be 2-4 p.m. West April library,29 at 10405Waldorf O’Donnell Place. Call 301645-1395. Society Southern will Marylandhold “Chapman Audubon State Head ParkRail Trail”and Indianfield trip 8 a.m.-noonFerry Place, April Indian29 at Head.3452 RSVP or to comstockel@aol.L ynne, 301-7518097 com. Southern will Marylandhold “Birding Audubon 101” Society field trip 9 a.m.-noon April 29 at Elms Environmental Education Center, 49300 St. James Road, Dameron. To register, contact Dean, 301-6725464 or dean.newman@ dau.mil. Southern Maryland Community Advocates, Inc. will hold Youth Empowerment Conference 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. For students in grades 5-11 to enhance leadership and character development. Breakfast and lunch provided. Cost $5. Registration required. For information, email stepintoaction@outlook. com. John Hanson Middle School PTSO will host Spring Vendor and Craft Show 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at the school, 3165 John Hanson Drive, Waldorf. Interested vendors or for information, email johnhansonptso@hotmail.com or call 240-577-5273.
Maryland DogFest will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29-30 at Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata. Leashed dogs invited to attend with owners. For information, go to www.marylanddogfest.com. Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 will sponsor Veterans Stand Down 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 at the post, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. For information, contact George Hawley, 240-3676489 or ghawley83@gmail. com. A Financial Literacy Workshop, hosted by the Charles County Commission for Women and Beyond The Classroom and Tabernacle of Praise will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at Tabernacle of Praise Church, 3280 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Register at eventbrite. com, search “financial literacy workshop Waldorf.” Call 301-885-1340.
Community Springfest, will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 at The Wharf, O’Donnell Lake complex, St. Charles. For information or to participate as vendor or sponsor, contact Vida Hanson, 301-751-4180 or email vida.hanson@penfedrealty. com.
Sunday, April 30
American Legion Post
238 will host a bluegrass concert 2 p.m. April 30 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Music by The Grascals and Chris Tenney & Riverside South. Cost $20 per person, under 12 free with paid adult. For tickets or information, call 301-737-3004 or go to www. americanlegionbluegrass. com. African American Heritage Society will open its Heritage House 2-4 p.m. April 30 at 7485 Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-843-2150. Friends of Old Waldorf School will host Annual Friendship Tea 1-4 p.m. April 30 at Old Waldorf School, auditorium, 3074 Crain Highway. Reservation required. To RSVP or for information, call Sandi, 301-752-5198, or e-mail waldorfschl@aol.com.