Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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The Port Tobacco Historic Village is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Mondays by appointment. For more information, call 301-392-3418 or historicdistrict@charlescountymd.gov.

Town of La Plata presents Summer Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30 at La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St. Variety of local artists and musical genres. Coolers permitted; alcohol prohibited. Concessions available. Play area for children. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Free. For more information, go to www. townoflaplata.org.

American Legion Post 238 will hold roast beef dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For additional information, call 301-274-3522 or visit Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

American Legion Riders Post 82 will hold Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 6-8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $10. Open to public. All proceeds go to help American Legion Charities. For more information, call 301-9348221.

VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Discuss concerns and needs. Discover the resources and support available to you through VConnections. Complimentary cup of coffee available. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Friday Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Dec. 9 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. Paint, draw, take photos, sculpt, knitCall 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Inspiration for Art art exhibit Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 16 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Exhibit will feature the art of artist Mary Kercher. For more information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center will present The Great Art Heist mystery dinner and art auction fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Sept. 30 at Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway. Tickets $65. For tickets or more information, go to www.mattawomanart.org or call 301-743-5159.

American Legion Post 293 will hold ham and scallop potato dinner 6-8 p.m. Sept. 30 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10. Call 301-6456331.

Calvert Marine Museum presents Bumper Jacksons 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Doors open 6 p.m. Bumper Jacksons’ early jazz and country repertoire paints America’s story from New Orleans’ brothels to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78s, the Bumper Jacksons balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, DIY style. Tickets $15 online; $20 at door. For tickets or more information, go to www.bit.ly// Maritime-Concerts. The Dream Queen Foundation, Inc. will accept enrollments through Oct. 15 for Gals Lead Teen Weekend Experience to be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5-6 at Holiday Inn Express, 45260 Abell House Lane, California. Event is a program for girls age 14-18 in Southern Maryland that teaches 4 Pillars of Success: Know Yourself, Dream Big, Overcome Obstacles, and Take Action. Students will learn valuable insights about how to move into their future with confidence and clarity. Cost $25. To register, go to www.galslead.org, or call Erin Lewis or Amy Thompson, 301-481-6271, or email erin@yourdreamqueen.com. Saturday, Oct. 1

Charles County Arts Alliance will hold Meet the Artists public reception 2-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Waldorf West library, Main Gallery, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Event will honor all artists participating in the fall art show. For more information, go to www.charlescountyarts. org or call 301-392-5900. Charles County Board of Education will present When Disaster Strikes, We are Ready 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at James E. Richmond Science Center at St. Charles High School, 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf. Learn how the school system handles tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters. Event is the last of three presentations in an educational series exploring history of the Board and education in Charles County over the past 100 years. For more information, go to www. ccboe.com/100years/.

Archbishop Neale School will host Adult 50’s Sock Hop 6-10 p.m. Oct. 1 at the school gym, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. Tickets $20; must be purchased in advance. Price includes light refreshments, sweet treats and professional disc jockey. Proceeds will help cover cost of on-going maintenance and improvements to school building and grounds. For tickets and information, call Judy Melvin, 301-934-9595, or email judy.melvin.ansdevelopment@gmail.com. Neibauer Dental Care of Waldorf will host Free Dentistry Day 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 at Neibauer Dental Care, 117 St. Patricks Drive. People in the Waldorf community and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to receive free dental services. Choice of one free cleaning, filling or extraction will be provided per patient on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information, call 301-8704553 or go to www.FreeDentistryDay.org.

St. Ignatius Church, Hilltop, will hold indoor yard sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the church, 6455 Port Tobacco Road. Yard sale items, furniture, jewelry, crafts, raffle table, and bake sale. Breakfast (sausage biscuits), lunch and snacks will be available. Free coffee for shoppers. Rain or shine. For more information or to reserve an outdoor table for $15, call John, 301-743-3514. Waldorf Marketplace will host Fall Fun Fest noon-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the marketplace, 3051 Waldorf Market Place. Event will feature complimentary pumpkin painting, fashion show, live music, photo booth and gift card giveaways. Charles County Humane Society will be on site with local animals in need of new homes. Activities will take place in parking area behind David’s Bridal. For more information, call 304-876-8321 or go to www.shopwaldorfmarketplace.com. Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department will host an indoor/ outdoor yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 at 73 Glymont Road in Indian Head. Tables are $10. To reserve a space or for more information, call 240-320-4381. Waldorf Adult Book Discussion will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. This month “Too Much Happiness” by Alice Munro will be discussed. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. Deciding to Give: Teaching the Next Generation About Giving will be 9:30-11 a.m. Oct. 1 at Waldorf West Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. What is your passion? Are you looking to give back? Do you want to get your kids involved? What about the next generation? Do you already have a family foundation in existence? Learn more about the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland and how they can help you and your family create a strategic plan for giving back. All ages. Call 301-645-1395. One Maryland One Book Discussion will be 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 1 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Library will host a one-hour informal discussion of the 2016 One Maryland One Book selection “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Keily. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-6452864. 2nd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Palooza will be 2-3 p.m Oct. 1 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Come decorate a pumpkin to enter into the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Lots of arts and craft supplies will be available to help you make the coolest pumpkin you can. All ages. Call 301-375-7375. Knights of Columbus Council 10957, St Francis Xavier Parish, will host Spaghetti & Taco Dinner 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown. Cost is free will donation. Proceeds support Special Olympics. For information, call 240-538-3562.

American Legion Post 238 will hold a Skeet and Turkey Shoot Oct. 1 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Skeet shoot signup 7 a.m.; shoot 9 a.m. Turkey shoot signup 11 a.m.; shoot 1 p.m. For more information, call 301-274-3522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Youth Power 10 a.m.noon Oct. 1 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for children ages 5-13, to help them develop social skills, learn to manage their emotions, and develop empathy for others. Call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb. org. Charles County Master Gardeners will hold a plant clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 at Waldorf Farmers Market, O’Donnell and St. Patrick’s Drive. Public encouraged to bring samples of diseased or infected plants, leaves, or any garden and landscape problems for Master Gardeners to troubleshoot. General gardening information and advice will also be available. For more information, call 301-934-5403.

The Welburn Organization will host Fall Family Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1 at McDonald’s, 3000 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Charles County Sheriff’s Office will present a bike safety workshop for kids at 11 a.m., free face painting 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ronald McDonald show 12:30 p.m, and McDonald’s prize wheel. Two children’s bicycles with helmets and safety gear will be raffled. Buy one get one Happy Meals and $.50 ice cream cones. Charles County NAACP, Boy Scouts, Crime Solvers, Charles County Sheriff’s Office and other local organizations will participate. Free event; held rain or shine. For more information, call Parris Stedman, 301-392-3035. Sunday, Oct. 2 Mt. Aventine Manor House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30 in Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. See new exhibit of Native American artifacts and another on the history and architectural significance of the circa 1810 west wing of mansion. Gates to park will be open for cars. Parking available near house. For more information, call 240-377-6024. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Beginning Watercolor 1-4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. This class for beginners will cover brush strokes, color choices, simple glazes, and basic wet and dry techniques. Demonstrations and handouts provided. Fee $40 members; $50 non-members. To register or for more information, go to www. mattawomanart.org or call 301743-5159. Monday, Oct. 3

Charles County Arts Alliance will hold Fall Art Show through Jan. 7, 2017 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Four separate gallery spaces on two floors. For more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org or call 301-392-5900.

Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Monday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet and network with other veterans in your community while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Sponsored by Chickfil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Victim Awareness 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Youth who have offended others will explore the impact of their actions and how they could make a positive contribution to their community. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tuesday, Oct. 4

VFW Post 8810 Auxiliary will hold member meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301645-6331. JobSource Mobile Career Center will be located 9 a.m.-1 p.m Oct. 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Center offers employment, reemployment and employers services. ADA accessible. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Special Needs Sensory Storytime will be 2-2:45 p.m. Oct. 4 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. This is an inclusive program developed for children through adults who are on the autism spectrum or differently abled, and presented at a preschool level of development. Stories, songs, and lots of fun. All ages. Call 301-375-7375.

Imaginative Play Time will be 6-6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Library provides the educational toys for this interactive play session. Each child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Ages 2-5. Call 301-645-1395.

Anime Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395. Wednesday, Oct. 5

Free Identity Theft Information Workshop will be held 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Southern Maryland Business Center, 10665 Stanhaven Place, 3rd Floor Cafe Conference Room, White Plains. Learn how you can minimize your risk from the effects of identity theft. Registration recommended, go to https://eventbrite.com/e/ identity-theft-information-workshop-tickets-26864428228. For more information, call Jeanette Boulware, 301-710-2667.

Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. American Legion Auxiliary Unit

293 will hold member meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.

Homeschool Book Club will meet 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Homeschooled children are encouraged to read and compare a well-known book to the movie adaptation. Ages 6-11. Call 301-645-1395.

Homeschool STEAM Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 5 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Early-elementar y age homeschool students meet to do a fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activity. This month will be an art activity. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join in for a fun evening of hooks and needles. Beginners must know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. Bring your own supplies. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Family Game Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. All ages. Call 301-645-1395.

Drop-in Computer Instruction will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join in twice a month for individual computer instruction provided by library staff. First come, first served. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Bay Business Group will host Business Expo 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Company, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk. Expo is a networking event to give the community an opportunity to meet businesses that are members of Bay Business Group, who will be exhibiting their products and services. Free admission. Attendees asked to bring gently used business clothing for donation to Project Echo. For more information or to become a member/expo exhibitor, go to baybusinessgroup.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Middle and high school students will understand what triggers their anger and how to manage those emotions. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold monthly meeting 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby. Refreshments 7 p.m. Topic will be “Brown Pelicans of the Chesapeake Bay.” Historically, pelicans had never been recorded as a nesting species in Maryland or anywhere to the north. Guest speaker, Dave Brinker, discovered Maryland’s first nesting Brown Pelican in 1987. Brinker will discuss their expansion in the region, how adults feed tiny chicks and where nesting pelicans spend their winters. For more information, contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097 or comstockel@aol.com. Thursday, Oct. 6 Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will hold a summer art show through Oct. 19 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 301-9348221. American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place 2-7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. To schedule an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or go to www. redcrossblood.org. For more information, call Bill Teslik, 301-888-1666.

American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Ready for Life 6:307:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program to help youth focus on preparing for work, college or trade school, managing finances and preparing for the adult world. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.

Imaginative Play Time will be 1010:30 a.m. or 10:45-11:15 a.m. Oct. 6 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Library provides the educational toys for this interactive play session. Each child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Sign in at the children’s desk. Ages 2-5. Call 301-645-1395.

Homeschool STEAM Club will meet 2-3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Early-elementary age homeschool students meet to do a fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activity. This month will be an art activity. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.

Clark Center Book Discussion will be 1-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. This month, this year’s One Maryland One Book “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and

Brendan Kiely will be discussed. Call La Plata library 301-934-9001.

Life-Sized Games will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. This month Candy Land will be played. All ages. Call 301-6452864. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and Knitting

Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Learn the basics or develop your skills in crocheting or knitting. Bring your own supplies. For beginners, bring skein of yarn and “J” crochet hook or size 8 or 9 knitting needles. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. Spanish Class for Little Amigos will be 6-6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. This month we’ll talk about El Otano/ the Fall. Ages 2-5. Call 301-6451395. La Plata Adult Book Discussion will be 7-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. This month, this year’s One Maryland One Book “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely will be discussed. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-934-9001. Friday, Oct. 7

La Plata High School class of 1966 will hold its 50-year reunion Oct. 7-9. For more information, call 910-575-1247 or e-mail lphs1966@hotmail.com.

American Legion Post 82 will hold steak and shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $15 for steak or shrimp; $18 for combination. Call 301-934-8221.

VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Discuss concerns and needs. Discover the resources and support available to you through VConnections. Complimentary cup of coffee available. For more information, go to www. vconnections.org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Friday Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Dec. 9 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. Call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart. org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Inspiration for Art art exhibit Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 16 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Exhibit will feature the art of artist Mary Kercher. For more information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart. org.

Port Tobacco Village will host First Friday-Fall Wine, Food and Music 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce Street. Wine by Port of Leonardtown Winery, food bounty by Rucci’s Deli and Doughboy, and music by Port Tobacco Pickers. Cost $35 all inclusive ticket; $25 designated driver ticket. All proceeds keep the Port Tobacco historic village open for public enjoyment. For information, call Mary Fenton, 301-375-7892, or email keechjoyce@aol.com. Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold fried shrimp dinners to go 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the station, 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road. Cost $12. For more information, call Janet, 240-682-4840. Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism announces Fall Princess Party 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Wade Community Center, 2300 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf. Bring your daughter ages 3 to 12 dressed in her fanciest party or princess dress. There will be activities, crafts and music. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $15 for residents; $17 for non-residents; $20 at the door. To register or for more information, go to www. CharlesCountyParks.com, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-9326004.

American Legion Post 238 will hold Seafood Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-274-3522.