On the agenda

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Indian Head Planning Commission will meet 7 p.m. at the Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head.

Western Charles Democratic Club will meet for its annual picnic at Penny’s Estates, located on Marbury-Pisgah Road, Marbury, at 6 p.m., featuring fried chicken and all the trimmings. Meeting will be from 7-8 p.m. Reservations may be made at 301-934-7058 or 301-645-7834. Speakers for the evening will be Robert Weiner, director 2016 Democratic National Convention Press Briefing Room, White House correspondent and former White House and congressional spokesman, speaking on “Behind the Scenes at the Democratic National Convention and the White House Press Room. Virginia Benedict will also speak on the upcoming November election.

Christmas in April Charles County will meet 6 p.m. at the United Way, 10250 La Plata Road, La Plata. For more information, contact Alvin Stewart at stewart. alvin@mail.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

La Plata Town Council will meet 7 p.m. at town hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Indian Head Town Council work session will be 3:30 p.m. at town Hall, 4195 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head.

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