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 for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For more information, call 301-638-3194.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chickfil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet and network with other veterans. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Pomfret Way-of-Life Al-Anon Family Group and Alateen will meet 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, 4950 Saint Joseph Way, Pomfret. For more information, go to www.marylanddcalanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.
Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, contact Carol Cox, 301-7583082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chickfil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold bingo on Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-934-8221. Southern Maryland Brain Injury Support Group will meet 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Spring Dell Center, 6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata. For more information, call Jerry, 301-753-6335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920.
Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family Group will meet 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Lifestream Church Of The Nazarene, 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. For more information, go to www. marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-4252666. Tryouts for Southern Maryland Velocity 13U
travel baseball team will be held 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 8275 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville. The team will welcome players every Friday who wish to tryout until slots are filled. For more information, go to www.smdvelocity.org or email smdvelocity@aol.com.
VConnections will host Veteran Women and Family Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For more information, go to www. vconnections.org.
VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. Job seeker registration for CSM Tri-County Job and Career Fair is open for area residents planning to attend. Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Registration is free and recommended. Go to www.csmd.edu/jobfair or call 301-9347569.
The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, call Gary at 240-434-8490. Submission deadline for spring edition of CSM’s Connections Literary Magazine will be March 17. For submission guidelines, go to www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-magazine.
Friday, March 17
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart. org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host
Winter Open Multimedia Show through March 19 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org. VFW 8810, AMVETS 13, will American Legion 293, hold Members Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 17 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Corned beef and cabbage. Cost $10 non-members. Call 301-645-6331. American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak or Fried Shrimp Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 17 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $13. For information, call 301-274-3522 or go to our Facebook page.
Computer Skills for Seniors: Getting to Know the Computer will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 17 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 55 and older. Registration required. Call 301-3757375. Teen Retro Game Night will be 6-8 p.m. March 17 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 12-18. Call 301-6451395.
The Jude House will hold its annual fundraiser 6 p.m. March 17 at Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway. Hear inspiring stories of life saving and life changing outcomes from The Jude House program. Tickets $35. For tickets and sponsorship information, email mlogsdon@ judehouse.org. For more information, go to www. judehouse.org. Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department will host Pancake Supper 4-7 p.m. March 17 at the station, 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head. Cost $10 ages 11-adult; $5 children 10 and under. For more infor- mation, call 240-419-7849. American Legion Post 82 will host St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 5-8 p.m. March 17 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Corned beef or ham $12; fried shrimp $15. Both dinners with all the fixings. For information, call 301-934-8221.
Saturday, March 18
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Pysanky by Mary handcrafted Ukrainian eggs workshop 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 18 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Cost $40 members; $50 non-members; $5 fee paid to instructor for For registration form or more information, go to www. mattawomanart.org/classes or call 301-743-5159. Project Prom Southern Maryland and Lifestyles of Maryland will hold their Dress Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 18 at Lifestyles of Maryland, 101 Catalpa Drive, La Plata. Seeking donations of “like new” formalwear, shoes, accessories, door prizes and sponsorship of prom tickets. For more information or to volunteer, go to www.projectpromsomd.com. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will hold Charles County Women’s Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 18 at College of older. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. will Life host Journeys Nuts Writers& Bolts Guild Gathering 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 18 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. For more information, go to www.lifejourneyswritersguild.org or call Yvonne Medley, 240-427-5594. Blue Crab Fun Bunch camping club will meet noon March 18 at Chevy’s Restaurant, 15914 Crain Highway, Brandywine. For more information, call 301-843-3476.
Southern Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club and Charles County Green Party will host a showing of “Before the Flood” 12:30 p.m. March 18 at Waldorf West library, Meeting Room A, 10405 O’Donnell Place. For more information, email ccdudley@rocketmail. com.
Sunday, March 19
American Legion Post 238 will hold Breakfast 9-11 a.m. March 19 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $6. Public invited. For information, call 301-274-3522. Children’s Aid Society, Charles County, will hold Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser 2 p.m. March 19 at American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Tickets $25 per person; available in advance or at door. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to www.childrens-aid-society. org, call the office 301-6451561, or call Pam 301-9081680.
Knights of St. John Commandery #309 and Junior Auxiliary #51 will host a Spring Gospel Concert 3-6 p.m. March 19 at the La Plata Firehouse, 911 Washington Ave., La Plata. For more information, contact Agnes Neal at 240416-8811.
Monday, March 20
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 20 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Storm Center for Kids will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 20 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-934-9001. Cross Roads of Hughesville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. March 20 at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road. For more information, call 301848-4377. Charles County Arts Alliance will host Paint Party II scholarship fundraiser 7-9:30 p.m. March 20 at Boston’s Restaurant, 10440 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. All proceeds benefit CCAA Arts Scholarship Program. Registration fee $35; deadline March 17. Public invited. All supplies provided. For registration or more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org.
Tuesday, March 21
VFW Post 8810 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. March 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Parenting Skills Group 6-7:30 p.m. March 21 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive,
Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Best Foot Forward 6-7:30 p.m. March 21 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
Wednesday, March 22
AMVETS Post 13 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. March 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-6451837 or e-mail info@tcysb. org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Space-2Create 6-8 p.m. March 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.
AARP Tax Aide will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Call for appointment. Income restrictions apply. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395. Job Fair for Young Adults will be 3:30 p.m. March 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 16-24. Call 301-6451395.
Spring Dell Center will host Hiring Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 22 at Boston’s Restaurant, 10440 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. For more information, go to springdellcenter.org or call 301-934-4561.