Business calendar
Saturday, April 9
American Legion Post 82 hosts second Veterans Stand Down event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Active duty and veterans are asked to bring their military or VA I.D. or DD-214, DOD health records are needed for benefits claims. Call George Hawley at 240-367-6489 or email ghawley83@gmail.com. Closest Van Go stop is Walgreens in La Plata.
Sunday, April 10
Bliss in the Barn grand opening and bridal show, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 11770 Charles St., La Plata. Email info@blissinthebarn.com or call 240-882-5003.
Tuesday, April 12
Olive Garden Restaurants in California and Waldorf host high school spirit nights Tuesday, April 12. Portion of sales up to $1,000 donated to Great Mills High School and Thomas Stone High School, respectively.
Tuesday, April 19
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission fermentation workshop 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, St. Mary’s Agricultural Service Center, 26737 Radio Station Way, Suite C, Leonardtown. Limited to 45 seats, registration closes Thursday, April 14. The cost is $20.00. For registration, go to www. smadc.com or call 301-2741922, Ex. 1.
Wednesday, April 20
Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland meets 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurant, 862 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Cost with lunch is $18 members; $22 non-members. Register by April 18 at http://hrasmonline.shrm.org/.
Thursday, April 21
The Charleston Senior Community hosts Understanding Dementia Care seminars 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 45 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf. Limited seating, call 301-932-7013.
Saturday, April 23
Eat Well Natural Farm hosts a free open house and lunch to celebrate spring, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata. Free, including lunch. For directions, parking and to RSVP, email farm@eatwelldc.com or go to http://eatwellnaturalfarm.com/events/.
Monday, April 25
Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2016 Economic Development Conference, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pavilion on the Green, Indian Head. RSVP required by April 20, $25, call 301-932-6500 or go to www.charlescountychamber. org.
Wednesday, April 27
Charles County Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament, Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, Issue. Registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m. Cost is $125. To register, go to www.charlescountychamber.org/events or call 301-932-6500.
Thursday, April 28
Charles County Department of Economic Development hosts a free business seminar on doing business with government 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata. Reservations required. RSVP to MundyL@MeetCharlesCounty.com or call 301-885-1340.