On the agenda

Saturday, Oct. 29

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Sigma Alpha Lambda

Chapter, will host ‘A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People’ event, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Charles County Library Potomac Branch, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive Indian Head. The event will include a panel of community leaders, in- cluding Gilbert Bowling, chairman, Charles County Democratic Central Committee and owner at Bowling’s Newport Valley Farm; Bill Dotson, member, Charles County Republican Central Committee and president of Modern Door; and Kamesha Clark, candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, MD 4th Congressional District. Representatives from the Charles County Democratic and Republican Central Committees are expected to be on hand to provide attendees an opportunity to become active voters in their community. Southern Maryland

Community Advocates will host a Shop Talk event with Del. C. T. Wilson (D-Charles) 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Signature Cutzs barbershop, 3350 Middletown Road, Suite 102, Waldorf, discussing state legislation that will impact the county. Free and open to the public. Email SMCAdvocates@outlook.com for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

The Charles County Department of Economic Development will host its annual Fall meeting 8 a.m.-noon at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Theme is, “Shaping the Economic Future of Charles County.” Discussion will focus on the recently completed, five-year economic development strategic plan and an inside look behind the curtain of economic development in the county. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event, go to www.FallMeeting2016.eventbrite.com.

Monday, Nov. 7

Indian Head Town Council will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory Council will meet 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 82 in La Plata.