Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Wednesday, May 25

Indian Head Senior Center Book Discussion will be 11 a.m.-noon May 25 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head. This month “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf will be discussed. Call Potomac library, 301-375-7375.

West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. May 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Evening Story Time will be 6:30-7 p.m. May 25 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 0-5. Call 301-645-2864.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 25 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school students to understand and manage their anger. For information, call 301-645-1837.

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission will be accepting entries through May 25 for Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) to be held June 24-26 at St. Mary’s Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown. Entries must be postmarked by May 25. Youth competitors from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties eligible to participate. For entry forms, classes and daily show schedule, go to SMILE Facebook page or go to www. smile-inc.org.

Charles County Literacy Council will be accepting registrations through June 8 for its volunteer tutor training workshop to be held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 18 at Old Durham Church, Nanjemoy. Registration fee waived for this event only. All learning materials and lunch will be provided. Some advance online coursework required. To register or for more information, call Linda Heimpel, 301934-6488, or go to www.charlescountyliteracy.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold members meeting and election of officers 7 p.m. May 25 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.

College of Southern Maryland will host Senior Health and Fitness Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 25 at the La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road. Sample exercise classes to improve strength, balance and range of motion, tour wellness, fitness and aquatics facilities, talk to health and fitness experts, and take advantage of a variety of free health screenings. Learn about good nutrition and overall wellness. Refreshments. For information, call 301-934-7751.

Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold a Special Call for Artists through June 1. CCAA is now accepting submissions for a Special Summer Art Show, a multi-media public exhibit, to be held July 13-Sept. 26 at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. The theme is “Artists Without Limits” and will recognize local artists with disabilities. Local artists with disabilities are invited to submit a maximum of two works of art on any subject to CCAA for consideration. No submission fee. For detailed instructions on how to make a submission or for more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org.

Thursday, May 26

Imaginative Play Time will be 10-10:30 a.m. May 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 2-5. Call

301-645-1395.

Acoustic Eclectic Jam will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 26 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Ages 18 and older. Call 301934-9001.

Jazzy Yarns will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 26 at PD 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. May 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 1218. Call 301-645-1395.

American Legion Post 293

will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. May 26 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

will hold a winter art show through June 15 at the home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road. For more information, call Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 301-884-8171 ext. 468 or email VeteransHomeArt@gmail.com.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free bingo Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Call 301-934-8221.

Friday, May 27

Chess Club will meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ma y 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 1218. Call 301-645-1395.

Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy needs volunteers for their dental clinic to be held 6 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29-30 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Mission of Mercy is a free adult dental clinic provided by volunteer dental professionals and volunteer staff. Volunteer dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants) are needed. Volunteers also needed in areas of security, parking, volunteer and patient registration, meals, escorting patients throughout the clinic and more. Morning and afternoon shifts for each position needed. To volunteer or for information, go to www. southernmdmom.org (click ‘Volunteer’ tab to register as volunteer). For more information, call 301-884-4438.

Community Bank of the Chesapeake will hold an art show through Aug. 19 at the main Waldorf branch, 3035 Leonardtown Road. Show will be a multi-media exhibit. For more information, email Gale Kladitis, gkladitis@ comcast.net.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold steak or shrimp dinner

Fridays at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Dinner includes baked potato, vegetable, roll and salad bar. Cost starts at $17. Call 301-645-2421.

VFW 8810 Auxiliary will hold fish and shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. May 27 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $8; $9 combo. Call 301-645-6331.

American Legion Post 238 will hold a pork chop dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 27 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Call 301-274-3522 or go to www. alpost238.org.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center

will hold Plein Air Friday 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 27 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. There will be no instructor for these sessions. Call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.

Saturday, May 28

Sons of the American Revolution, Thomas Stone Chapter, will host Smallwood Day 10:30 a.m. May 28 at Smallwood State Park, Marbury. Event will feature keynote speaker and wreath laying ceremony. Lackey High School JROTC will perform. Manor House and kitchen will be open for tours. For information, call 301-643-5932.

La Plata Volunteer Fire Department will hold Texas hold em tournament 7 p.m. May 28 at the station, 911 Washington Ave. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Cost $125 for $10,000 in chips. No add ons or rebuys. Must be 21 years or older to play. Cash only. Food and beverages available. For reservations or more information, call 301-609-7500.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will host Cruisin’ Southern Maryland for Veterans car show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28. Registration 7:30-8:45 a.m. day of event at Charlotte Hall Park & Ride, 30030 Three Notch Road, or in advance by mail. Cruise begins 9 a.m. at Charlotte Hall Park & Ride and ends at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, with food, music, and judging by residents. 50-50 raffle tickets; must be present at the last stop to win. All vehicles invited; classics to imports, trucks, motorcycles and more. Cost $30 per vehicle; free t-shirt per entry for first 150 vehicles. Optional poker run $10 additional per entry. Sponsorships available. Rain date May 29 or 30; weather permitting. Pre-registration deadline May 18. For registration form and information, go to www.charhall.org.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Managing

Emotions for Kids 10 a.m.-noon May 28 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for children ages 5-13 to learn how to manage their emotions and resolve conflict. For information, call 301-645-1837.

Charles County Garden Club of

Maryland will host Mar yland House & Garden Pilgrimage 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28. The site and grounds of Maryland Veterans Museum, Burlean Hall, Timber Neck, Huckleberry House, Loyola Retreat House, Rosewood Manor and Chandler’s Hope will be toured. Lunch and dinner will be offered at two of the sites; reservations suggested. Advance tickets $30; $35 at the door. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.mhgp.org. For more information, go to charlescountygardenclub. org or call Betsy Parbuoni, 301-934-8910.

The American Legion, Randolph Furey, Post 170 will host a Party with the Past Commanders 8 p.m. May 28 at 4345 Livingston Road, Indian Head. Donation of $10 is asked which will go towards the post’s new building project. For more information, call EZ-E at 240-681-3616 or the post directly at 240-377-8359.

Monday, May 30

VFW Post 8810 will hold Memorial Day ceremony 11 a.m. May 30 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Open house will follow 1-3 p.m. Call 301-6456331.

Clark Senior Center will hold duplicate bridge 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. For Charles County residents. Bring a partner and a lunch. For information, call Elaine Reynolds, 301-9344470, or email elainejerry2001@gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 31

Family Yoga will be 11-11:45 a.m. May 31 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Open to children ages 4-9 and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. Call 301934-9001.

Coloring Club will meet 6-7 p.m. May 31 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-2864.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Best Foot Forward 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 31 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school girls to focus on character building and positive self-esteem. For information, call 301-6451837.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Step On Up 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 31 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school boys to help manage their emotions and develop positive relationships. For information, call 301-645-1837.

Waldorf Senior Center will host Showstoppers noon May 31 at the center, 3092 Crain Highway. The group is comprised of more than 40 volunteer senior citizens who perform variety shows with singing, dancing and comedy. For more information, go to www.showstoppersofscsc.com or call the center, 301-638-4420.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will host Showstoppers 2:30 p.m. May 31 at the home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road. The group is comprised of more than 40 volunteer senior citizens who perform variety shows with singing, dancing and comedy. For more information, go to www.showstoppersofscsc. com or call the home, 301884-8171.

Wednesday, June 1

Homeschool Book Club will meet 10 a.m.-noon June 1 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. This month will be any of the Goosebumps titles by R.L. Stine. Ages 6-11. Call 301-645-1395.

Gardens to Attract Butterflies will be 6-7:45 p.m. June 1 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Master gardeners will discuss the importance of providing habitat for pollinators and give advice for your garden. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-934-9001.

West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. June 1 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 1 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school students to understand and manage their anger. For information, call 301-645-1837.

Charles County Literacy Council will be accepting registrations through June 8 for its volunteer tutor training workshop to be held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 18 at Old Durham Church, Nanjemoy. Registration fee waived for this event only. All learning materials and lunch will be provided. Some advance online coursework required. To register or for more information, call Linda Heimpel, 301-934-6488, or go to www. charlescountyliteracy.org.

Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold a Special Call for Artists through June 1. CCAA is now accepting submissions for a Special Summer Art Show, a multi-media public exhibit, to be held July 13-Sept. 26 at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. The theme is “Artists Without Limits” and will recognize local artists with disabilities. Local artists with disabilities are invited to submit a maximum of two works of art on any subject to CCAA for consideration. No submission fee. For detailed instructions on how to make a submission or for more information, go to www.charlescountyarts.org.

Thursday, June 2

Imaginative Play Time will be 10-10:30 a.m. June 2 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 2-5. Call 301-645-1395.

Clark Center Book Discussion

will be 1-2 p.m. June 2 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. This month “The Forgotten” by David Baldacci will be discussed. Call La Plata library 301-934-9001.

Jazzy Yarns will be 6-7:30 p.m. June 2 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Learn the basics or develop your crochet or knitting skills. Bring your own supplies. For beginners, bring a skein of yarn and a “J” crochet hook or size 8 or 9 knitting needles. Ages 12 and older. Call 301645-2864.

Spanish Class for Little Amigos will be 6-6:30 p.m. June 2 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Children will enjoy learning a new language through songs, stories and doing a craft to reinforce what they learned. Ages 2-5. Call 301645-1395.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will hold a winter art show through June 15 at the home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road. The gallery will be presented along the E-Wing Dining Hallway. For more information, call Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 301-884-8171 ext. 468 or email VeteransHomeArt@gmail.com.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free bingo Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Call 301-934-8221.

American Red Cross Blood Drive will be place 2-7 p.m. June 2 at Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. To schedule an appointment, call 800-REDCROSS or go to www. redcrossblood.org.

Friday, June 3

Nature and Birding Walk will be 9-11 a.m. June 3 at Indian Head Rail Trail, White Plains. Join other bird enthusiasts for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Bring binoculars. Meet at parking lot of Indian Head Rail Trail on Theodore Greene Blvd., Mile Post 13, White Plains. Call 301-934-9001.

Email Basics will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn the basics of creating an email account, sending and receiving email messages. Class geared toward new computers users with limited internet and email experience. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395.

Teen Retro Game Night will be 6-8 p.m. June 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Play NES, Sega Genesis and other legacy games or share YouTube favorites with friends. Refreshments available for purchase as Teen Advisory Board fundraiser. Ages 1218. Call 301-645-1395

American Legion Post 238 will hold seafood dinner 5:307:30 p.m. June 3 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301-274-3522, go to www.alpost238.org, or on Facebook-American Legion Post 238.

Tupperware Fundraiser Bingo will be 7 p.m. June 3 at Serenity Farm, 6932 Serenity Farm Road, Hughesville. Doors open 6:45 p.m. Tupperware prizes each round, 50/50, raffles, and more. Admission $5; includes one bingo pack. Additional packs can be purchased. All proceeds benefit Farming4Hunger. To register or for more information, contact a Tupperware consultant or contact Carrie Summers, 240-210-3298 or getscrappin@gmail.com.

Community Bank of the Chesapeake will hold an art show through Aug. 19 at the main Waldorf branch, 3035 Leonardtown Road. Show will be a multi-media exhibit. For more information, email Gale Kladitis, gkladitis@ comcast.net.

Leadership Southern Maryland will host a golf tournament June 3 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Blvd, Issue. Registration 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start 9 a.m. Cost $125 per individual; $475 per team early bird registration before April 29; $500 per team after April 29. To register or for more information, go to www. leadershipsomd.org, call 240-725-546, or email info@ leadershipsomd.org.

Saturday, June 4

Waldorf Adult Book Discussion will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 4 at PD Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. This month “Master and Commander” by Patrick O’Brian will be discussed. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864.

Paws to Read will be 2:15-3:30 p.m. June 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Program designed to help children improve reading skills and confidence while having fun reading to certified therapy dogs. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395.

Black Music Month Silent Disco will be 3-4:30 p.m. June 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn history about music genres started by black artists including Blues, Rock & Roll, Gospel, Hip Hop, and local genre Go-Go. After lesson, dance at library’s silent disco. All ages. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395.