Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Ongoing

Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living, LLC will host Reminiscing Cafe 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays at the facility, 4018 Blackbird Court, Waldorf. Event is a meet and greet for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. Free wifi, food, music, movies, dancing and bingo games. Adult day service drop offs welcome. Transportation services available. Licensed nursing professionals on duty. For more information, call 301-638-3194. Southern Maryland H.E.A.T. Athletic Program

will host annual Winter Coat/Toy Drive through Dec. 21. Donations of new and/or gently used coats, hats, gloves, clothes, boots, and new unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the front desk of Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf. Items will be distributed to local families in need. For more information, email Simeon Russell, srussell@smd-heat.org, or Derico Prout, dprout@smd-heat.org; or go to www.smd-heat.org.

Friday, Dec. 16

VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet with fellow women veterans in your community. 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.

Port Tobacco Players presents Ir ving Berlin’s “White Christmas” 8 p.m. Dec. 16-17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the theater, 508 Charles Street, La Plata. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Ir ving Berlin songs. White Christmas is an uplifting musical for the whole family. Cost $18 adults; $15 seniors, students and military. For tickets or more information, go to www. ptplayers.com or call box office, 301932-6819.

American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

Boy Scout Troop 1814 of La Plata will sell Christmas trees 4-8 p.m. weeknights next to the Baldus Building at 115 Charles Street, La Plata. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Support Scouting and Shop La Plata. Call 443-277-0197. Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82

will hold roast beef dinner 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Menu will include roast beef, green beans, southwest corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, coffee and tea. Cost $11. For more information, call 301-934-8221 or go to www.alpost82.org.

Indian Head Black Box Theatre will hold Christmas Sing Along and Open Mic Night 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway. Tickets $10; cash only; at the door. For more information, go to www.indianheadblackbox.org or call 301-743-3040.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold Chicken Pot Pie Dinner 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Dinner served with baked apple and ice cream. Cost $8. Call 301-645-6331. Watermelon, Inc. and College of Southern Maryland Delta Psi Omega will present “Songs to Lift Your Spirit” Christmas show 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17 at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road. Event features adult and junior vocalists performing Christmas songs written prior to 1922. Children will join choir for a number of songs. Santa plans to visit at end of show. Tickets $5, cash only at door; children 12 and under free. For more

information, go to www. watermeloninc.org.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Managing Emotions 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 17 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 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.

Trinity Memorial Gardens and Friendship Pet Memorial

Park will hold Christmas Tree of Remembrance Service 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Chapel of Hope Mausoleum, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown Road, Waldorf. Event is a way families can remember and honor loved ones during the holiday season while contributing to a good cause. A $6.00 dona- tion places a ribbon with the name of a deceased loved one or beloved pet on the tree. Proceeds will be donated to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center and Humane Society of Charles County. For more information, call the office, 301-932-8900. Bel Alton CDC Fundraising Committee will hold Pre-Christmas Dance & Raffles starting 9 p.m. Dec. 17 at Sartik’s, 7670 Hawthorne Road, La Plata. Music by Joe Webb. Admission $12. For information, call Mary E. Whalen, 301-392-5801, or Evelyn Farmer Brown, 240-416-1972. Saturday STEM Club: Melted Crayon Bookmarks will be 2-3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head. Looking for a unique gift to give this holiday season? Join us to learn about thermodynamics as we make bright colorful melted crayon bookmarks. Ages 6-18. Call 301-375-7375. Indian Head Black Box Theatre

Dec. 17 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway. Event will feature comedian Marcus Brown. Tickets $20; at the door. For more information, go to www.indianheadblackbox.org or call 301-7433040. American Legion Post 293

will hold Texas Hold-em Tournament 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Sign-up 5:45 p.m. $100 buy-in. Call 301-6456331. Sunday, Dec. 18 American Legion Post 238 will hold Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Signup 11 a.m. For more information, call 301-2743522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Indian Head Black Box Theatre will present An Afternoon of Children’s Plays 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway. Event will feature Dr. Seuss’s “Sneeches” and “The Fisherman and His Wife.” Tickets $7 adults’ $5 children; available at the door. For more information, go to www.indianheadblackbox.org or call 301-743-3040.

Knights of Columbus will host Sunday Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown. Menu will include plain and blueber- r y pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy with biscuit, coffee and juice. Cost is free will donation. Proceeds benefit community charities. For more information, call Dale Rebarchick, 240-5383562. Monday, Dec. 19 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 Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will hold Free Space 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday through Dec. 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for youth ages 16-24 who are not in school and unemployed. Community mentors will discuss opportunities for success. There will be workshops 6-7:30 p.m. on designated evenings. Call 301-6451837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org. Boy Scout Troop 1814 of La

Plata will sell Christmas trees 4-8 p.m. weeknights next to the Baldus Building at 115 Charles Street, La Plata. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Support Scouting and Shop La Plata. Call 443-277-0197. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 to help youth ages 16-24 focus on preparing for work, college or trade school, managing finances and preparing for the adult world. Call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org. White Rabbit’s Color Science Storytime will be 11 a.m.noon Dec. 20 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head. Preschoolers join us for a special storytime where we will read a book and do color science experiments. Ages 2-5. Call 301-375-7375.

eReader Drop-in will be 5:15-7:15 p.m. Dec. 20 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Learn how to use your eReader device to access free library eBooks using Overdrive. Drop in with your own device. First come, first ser ved. All ages. Call 301934-9001.

Family Craft Night will be 6-7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place.

Spend family time together creating simple craft projects. This month we will make picture frames out of Popsicle sticks. All ages. Call 301-645-1395.

VFW Post 8810 will hold a member meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331. St. Charles High School

will present Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the school, 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf. Performance will feature the St. Charles String and Chamber Orchestras. Admission is free. Public invited. For more information, call David Monk, 240-682-2036. Wednesday, Dec. 21

Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Meet and network with other veterans in your community while enjoying a com- plimentary cup of coffee. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.

Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. Join us to learn about what is happening in the community and how you can help by volunteering your services to build ramps, support children activities, and many other community needs. Breakfast after meeting; cost $5. If you would like to be a speaker or for more information, contact Carol Cox, 301758-3082 or carol.cox@ gmail.com; or Millie Kriemelmeyer, 301-3728766 or mkriemelmeyer@me.com. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management for middle and high school students, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Family Yoga will be 1010:45 a.m. Dec. 21 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Young children are introduced to yoga in a playful and imaginative way. Have fun, get energized, and

mimic nature and the world around you using your own body. Open to children and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. All ages. Call 301-645-2864.

Family Game Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Spend time with family and friends playing new and classic board games like Candy Land, Checkers, Scatergories, Pictionary and more. Or you can tr y out the chess boards and Snap Circuits kits. All ages. Call 301-645-1395. Thursday, Dec. 22 American Legion Auxiliary

Unit 82 will hold smokefree 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. Seasonal Salt Dough

Ornaments will be 3-4 p.m. Dec. 22 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Children and caregivers can come and delight their senses while creating festive holiday ornaments with colorful, scented salt dough. Each participant can keep what they make. All ages. Call 301-645-2864. Gingerbread House Workshop will be 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Waldorf West librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Attendees will decorate pre-made “gingerbread houses” (graham crackers fashioned around a milk carton to resemble a gingerbread house) using candy and icing. Icing and graham crackers will be provided by the library. In registering, attendees agree to bring a bag of candy with them to share with other decorators. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and

Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 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. American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331. Friday, Dec. 23

VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet with fellow women veterans in your community. Discuss concerns and needs. Discover the resources and support available to you through VConnections. Complimentar y cup of coffee available. For more information, go to www. vconnections.org. American Legion Post 238

will hold Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Boy Scout Troop 1814 of La Plata will sell Christmas trees 4-8 p.m. Nov. 23 next to the Baldus Building at 115 Charles Street, La Plata. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Support Scouting and Shop La Plata. Call 443-277-0197. Monday, Dec. 26

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 Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Tuesday, Dec. 27 Charles County Arts Alliance will hold Fall Art Show through Jan. 7, 2017 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Four separate gallery spacews on two floors. For more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org or call 301-392-5900.