Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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. For seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For 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. 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 information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.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 information, contact Carol Cox, 301758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.

Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www. vconnections.org. Charles County Professional Civitan Club will meet 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Golden Corral, 2800 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, contact George Hawley, 240-367-6489 or planit4ueventplanning@gmail.com.

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 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 information, call Jerry, 301753-6335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920. will Disabledhold its American monthly Veterans membershipChapter 36 meeting 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway. No meetings will be held during July and August. For information, call Elton Stokes, 301-335-4105.

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 information, go to www. marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800425-2666.

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 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 information, go to www.vconnections.org. The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For information, call Gary, 240434-8490. Mount Aventine Manor House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through the end of October at Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Gates will be open for drive in access. For information, go to www.friendsofchapmansp.org. CSM online Scholarship Finder is now open. Most scholarships have a May 31 deadline. For information and to submit an application, go to www.csmd.edu/ ScholarshipFinder.

Charles County Health Department will host free 8-week Quit Smoking program starting early May at the Health Department, 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains. To register or for information, call Mary Beth Klick, 301-6096932. Charles County Public Library announces a Call for Authors. Local authors who

would like to have their work featured at the Author’s Reception to be held 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19 should submit a copy of their book to Sarah Guy at any CCPL branch by 5 p.m. June 17. For information, contact Sarah Guy, 301-645 1395, ext. 417, or sguy@ccplonline.org; or go to www.ccplonline.org. 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.

Wednesday, May 3

Southern Maryland Audubon Society will meet 7:30-9 p.m. May 3 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce Street. Free. For information, contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-7518097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com.

Homeschool Book Club will meet 10 a.m.-noon May 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Homeschooled children read and compare a wellknown book to the movie adaptation. This month “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket will be discussed. Ages 9-11. Call 301-6451395. Homeschool S.T.E.A.M. Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon May 3 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Fun, learning, and socializing while exploring STEM themes. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Ask the Computer Guys will be 2-3:30 p.m. May 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Resident experts will be available to assist you with any IT questions. First come, first served. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. May 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Call 301-645-1395. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. May 3 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will meet 7:30-9 p.m. May 3 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce St. No fee. For information, contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097 or email somdaudubon@yahoo.com. Foreclosure legal clinic will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3 at Charles County Public Law Library, 200 Charles St., La Plata. Free foreclosure legal advice. For reservations or more information, call 301-9323322.

Thursday, May 4

African American Heritage Society will meet 6 p.m. May 4 at Heritage House, 7485 Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-843-2150. Clark Center Book Discussion will be 1-2 p.m. May 4 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. This month “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison will be discussed. Call La Plata library, 301-934-9001. Homeschool S.T.E.A.M. Club will meet 2-3 p.m. May 4 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.

Star Wars Day will be 5:30-7 p.m. May 4 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Make your own light saber. Come dressed as your favorite character. All ages. Call 301-645-2864. Star Wars: May the 4th Be

With You will be 6-7 p.m. May 4 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Dress up as your favorite character. Star Wars themed crafts, games, and more. Ages 6-11. Call 301-375-7375. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 4 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864 Let’s Learn Spanish Storytime will be 6-6:30 p.m. May 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 3-5. Call 301645-1395. American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. May 4 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331.

National Day of Prayer will be held noon-1 p.m. May 4 at La Plata Town Hall, lawn, 305 Queen Anne St.

Friday, May 5

American Legion Post 82 will hold Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. May 5 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $15 steak or shrimp; $18 combination. Call 301-934-8221. Charles County Democratic

Central Committee will hold their 41st Annual Truman Kennedy Obama Dinner 6 p.m. May 5 at Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway. For tickets or information, go to www.CharlesCountyDems.org. Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold Fried Chicken Dinners to go 5-7 p.m. May 5 at the station, 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road. Cost $12. For information, call Janet, 240-682-4840. Introduction to Fundraising Planning will be 2-4 p.m. May 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Butterfly Gardening will be 2:30-4 p.m. May 5 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-375-7375.

Minecraft for Kids will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 5 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Registration required. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-934-9001. Port Tobacco Players will present romantic comedy “The Tempest” 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays May 5-21 at the theater, 508 East Charles St., Port Tobacco. For tickets or information, go to www.ptplayers.com or call the theater, 301-932-6819. American Legion Post 238 will host a Golf Tournament May 5 at Wicomico Shores Golf Course, 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, Mechanicsville. Registration forms available at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301-274-3522. American Legion Post 238 will hold Seafood Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 5 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7-$13. For information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

Saturday, May 6

Annual Taste of Indian Head will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6 at Indian Head Village Green & Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road. Indian Head Pageant will be 3 p.m. inside pavilion. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Indian Head Business Association and Town of Indian Head. For event information, go to www. townofindianhead.org or email indianheadbiz4u2@aol.com. Port Tobacco Market Day hosted by the Charles County Commissioners and Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6 at historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, Chapel Point Road. Free admission. Rain date May 20. For information, call Mary Fenton, 301375-7892, or go to www. charlescountymd.gov/ tourism.

Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will sponsor annual Spring Fishin’ Buddies Derby 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 6 at Gilbert Run Park, Dentsville. Anglers will compete by teams. Entry fee $7 per team; pre-registration required. Entry forms available at Gilbert Run Park or Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism main office, 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco. Forms due by noon May 3. For more information, call 301-932-3470 or 301-870-3388 weekdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. Fundraiser in memory of Frankie Bowles will start at noon May 6 at Green Manor Farm, 38250 New Market Turner Road, Charlotte Hall. Gates open 11 a.m. There will be a live auction, bake sale, 50/50 raffle, ATM on site and live bands. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No coolers allowed. Admission $15 per person at door. Event will benefit Christmas in April, St. Mary’s County, Inc. For information, call Lynn, 240-538-2503. Ask the Computer Guys will be 3-4:30 p.m. May 6 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Charles County Master Gardeners will hold Annual Plant Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6 at La Plata Farmers Market, Courthouse parking lot, Washington Ave. and Talbot St.; and at Waldorf Farmers Market, 10385 O’Donnell Place. For more information, call 301-934-5403 or 301-752-8195. Sjögren’s Support Group will meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 6 at La Plata librar y, 2 Garrett Ave. Guest speaker will discuss Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and the use of LipiFlow as a treatment. For information, call Barbara, 804-529-5287, or Ruth, 301-246-4476. 11th annual BIIKR Ride hosted by the Center for Children will be 11 a.m. May 6 starting at the Center for Children, 6100 Radio Station Road, La Plata. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. Registration $50 per bike with two riders; $30 per bike with one rider. Proceeds support Center for Children’s Child Trauma Services. For more information, go to www.biikr.org.

Sunday, May 7

The La Plata High School Class Get Together will be 2-6 p.m. May 7 at Gilbert Run Regional Park, Hilltop Pavilion. Open to La Plata High School classes of 1980-1989 alumni, faculty, family and friends. Children welcome. Each alumni is asked to bring hot dogs or hamburgers, side dish to share and your own beverages. For information, call Karen, 540-684-4243 or Shawnie, 301-751-4752. The March for Babies fundraising walk hosted by the March of Dimes will be 9 a.m. May 7 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. On-site registration 8 a.m. To register, make a donation or for information, go to www.marchforbabies.org.

Monday, May 8

War On Stress will hold Stress Management Training 6-7:30 p.m. May 1 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn basic skills for managing stress and reducing its effect. All ages. Email john@waronstress.org if you plan to attend. West Spanish Conversational Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. May 8 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-6451395. American Legion Post 293 will hold Executive Committee Meeting 7 p.m. May 8 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301645-6331. Richard R. Clark Senior Center Council will be accepting flea market item donations 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8-12 at Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. Small appliances, toys, bric-a-brac, art and white elephant items that are clean and useable. No clothes please. Flea market will be 8 a.m.-noon May 13 at the center. For information, call 301-9345423.

Tuesday, May 9

Fun a.m. Time May Yoga9 at will La be Plata1011 Library,Ages 4-9. 2 Call Garrett 301-9349001. Ave. will Cherrybe 2-3:30 Blossoms p.m. and May Tea 9 50 at VillageP.D. BrownSt., Waldorf. Library, Learn about Japanese culture and partake in a tea ceremony. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-6452864.

Life-Sized Games will be 6-7 p.m. May 9 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. This month Plants V. Zombies will be played. All ages. Call 301645-2864. American Legion Riders Post 293 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. May 9 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Wednesday, May 10 Fun Time Yoga will be 10-11 a.m.-noon May 10 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 4-9. Call 301-375-7375. Clases de Computadoras en Español will be 2-3 p.m. May 10 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Crafty Kids: Wild about Dragons will be 6-7 p.m. May 10 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 6-14. Call 301375-7375. Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. May 10 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Center for Children will hold a fundraiser dinner 5-9 p.m. May 10 at Chipotle Mexican Grill, 105 Drury Drive, Unit B, La Plata. Bring in the flyer, show it on a smartphone or tell cashier you’re supporting the cause and 50 percent of proceeds will be donated to Center for Children. For flyer or more information, go to www.center-for-children. org/chipotle-fundraiser.

Thursday, May 11

Center JobSourcewill be Mobile located Career9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-375-7375. Senior Trivia Bingo: Famous Speeches and Sayings will be 2-3 p.m. May 11 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Ages 55 and older. Call 301-934-9001. Family Makers: Hydraulic Insects will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 11 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 6-18. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. May 11 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. La Plata Adult Book Discussion will be 7-8 p.m. May 11 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. This month “Emma: A Modern Retelling” by Alexander McCall Smith will be discussed. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-934-9001. American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. May 11 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331.

Friday, May 12

IGNITE Charles County Business Resource Fair will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 12 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry building, 8730 Mitchell Road. To register or for information, go to www. MeetCharlesCounty. com/IGNITECharles, or contact Michelle DeSoto at DeSotoM@ MeetCharlesCounty.com or 301-885-1340. Computer Skills for Seniors: Introduction to Email will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 12 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 55 and older. Registration required. Call 301-3757375.

VFW Post 8810 will hold Steak Dinner 6:30-8 p.m. May 12 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Served with potato and vegetable buffet, salad, roll and dessert. Cost $15. Call 301-6456331. “The Tempest,” presented by Port Tobacco Players will be 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through May 21 at the theater, 508 East Charles St., Port Tobacco. For tickets or information, go to www.ptplayers.com or call the theater, 301-9326819. American Legion Post 238 will hold Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 12 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $10. For information, call 301-274-3522. Baden Volunteer Fire Department will hold Pitch Card Party 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the station, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost $7 per player. For more information, call 301-888-1888.

Saturday, May 13

Touch-a-Truck presented by the Center for Children will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 13 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Touch, learn, and explore trucks, construction vehicles, cars, public safety equipment. Admission $8 adults; $3 children ages 1-16; children under 1 free. For information, go to www.center-for-children.org or email Lorin Johnson, ljohnson@center-for-children.org.

A Shred Event featuring Rain Barrel and Compost Workshops hosted by the Department of Public Works will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13 at Charles County Government Building parking lot, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. Workshops begin 9:30 a.m.; advance registration required. For registration forms or information, go to www.charlescountymd.gov/outreach.

Tot Olympics presented by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will be 10 a.m.-noon May 13 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Registration 9 a.m. Rain date May 14. Parent/guardian participation required for each athlete. To register or for more information, go to www.charlescountyparks.com or call 301-932-3470. Sustainable Landscaping will be 10-11:30 a.m. May 13 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Master Gardeners will discuss growing native plants, maintaining lawn, watering efficiently, mulching and recycling yard waste and more. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-934-9001.

Ask the Computer Lady will be 2-4 p.m. May 13 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-375-7375.

Paws to Read will be 2:153:30 p.m. May 13 at La Plata Library, 2 Garrett Ave. Ages 6-14. Registration required. Call 301-934-9001. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold May Bird Counts By County all day May 13. To volunteer, call Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097, or email somdaudubon@yahoo.com.

Boy Scout Troop 1814 will hold a car wash, yard sale and Mother’s Day flower sale 7 a.m.-noon May 13 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. For information, email smtroop1814@gmail.com.

Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park will host Girl Scout Day: Soil & Water 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13 at the park, 3400 Bryan Point Road. Free. To register or for information, go to www.accokeekfoundation.org or call 301-2832113.

Indian Head Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, presents The Roland Grimes Traveling Talk Show Live 4 p.m. May 13 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway. For tickets or information, go to www. indianheadblackbox.org or call 301-743-3040.

Richard R. Clark Senior Center Council will hold an indoor flea market and bake sale 8 a.m.-noon May 13 at Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. All proceeds will benefit programs for senior citizens. For information, call the center, 301-934-5423. Summerseat Farm will host its annual plant sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13 at the farm, 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville. For information, call 301373-6607or go to www. summerseat.org. 301 Derby Dames versus NOVA Roller Derby will be 6 p.m. May 13 at Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata. Gates open 5 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/2914544. For more information, go to www.301derbydames.com.