Calendar of events

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Ongoing

The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter

36, Waldorf in partnership with the Air Force Sergeants Association will assist veterans and their family members prepare and file VA Claims. The Claims Center is located at the Airman Memorial Building, 5211 Auth Road in Suitland. This cost-free service is provided every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., except on holidays or closings due to inclement weather. Claims are processed by trained Service Officers that are certified by DAV National Service Officers. Call 301-899—3500 x226 for an appointment.

The Humane Society of Charles County is now accepting reservations for its Top Dog Dinner featuring entertainment by The Fabulous Hubcaps. Dinner, dancing, silent auction and more at the Waldorf Jaycees on Friday, Feb. 23. For reservations, email TopDog@humanesocietycc.org, go to www.humanesocietycc.org or call 301-645-8181. The James E. Richmond Science Center

hosts free planetarium sky shows 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month. For more information, go to www. ccboe.com/sciencecenter.

Friday Fun Nights for children ages 5-17 will be held at various community center locations. Kids can have fun while adults enjoy a kid-free evening. Each month will feature a different theme. For a full list of dates, times and locations, go to www.charlescountyparks. com. 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.

VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. For information, go to www.vconnections. org. Free Foreclosure Legal Clinic with attorneys from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer occurs the first Wednesday of each month at Charles County Public Law Library, 200 Charles St., La Plata. These are one-on-one online sessions with an experienced attorney. The library is located in the basement of the Circuit Court for Charles County; entrance to the building is on Washington Ave. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Law Library at 301-932-3322

Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, contact Millie Kriemelmeyer at 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@ me.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.

VConnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 16003 Crain Highway, Brandywine. 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, 240-3676489 or planit4ueventplanning@gmail.com. The National Active and

Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE, Indian Head Chapter 126 will meet at noon the first Thursday of each month at Mama Stella’s Pasta House Restaurant, 7075 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road. Different topics and programs offered each month by guest speakers. For information, contact Joan Wright, 301-246-4112 or jkw1108@verizon.net. 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 301-9348221.

Vconnections will assist senior and elderly veterans and families 2-4 p.m. every Thursday at Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. By appointment only. Event

held in collaboration with Charles County Department of Aging. For more information, go to www. vconnections.org. Hope Cancer Support and

Prayer Group will meet 7 pm. the first and third Thursdays of each month at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains. For information, contact Angela Dion at angeladionwriter@gmail.com, or call 301-645-9427. 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, 301-753-6335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920.

Point of Change Jail and Street Ministry Family Ties

Support Group will meet 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at New Hope AME Church, 12310 Washington Square, Waldorf. For information, contact Jerald or Kimberly Graham at 443-532-0090 or 301-6099492, or email pointofchange@hotmail.com. 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.mar ylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-4252666.

VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9-10:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. Financial Fitness Class

presented by LIFE Leadership and the Willing Helpers Society will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at The Willing Helpers Society, 1002 Washington Ave., La Plata. American Legion Post 238

will host a Turkey Shoot every Sunday until the week before Easter. Sign up at 11 a.m. For more information, call Gary at 240-434-8490. Kiwanis Club of Charles

County meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at The Greene Turtle, 6 Saint Mary’s Ave., La Plata. For more

information, go to www. kiwanisofcc.com or email kiwanisofcc@gmail.com. Charles County Master

Gardeners 2018 course will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. through April 5 at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf. Cost is $180 which includes a copy of the Maryland Master Gardener Handbook and other materials. Go to go.umd.edu/becomemg or contact Luke Gustafson at LNG@umd.edu or 301-934-5404. The Waldorf Lions Club’s annual Bull and Oyster Roast

will be noon-4 p.m. April 29 at the Waldorf Elks Lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Tickets are $45 per person, children 12 and under are free. Includes all-you-care to eat oysters (fried and on the half shell), roast beef, ribs, shrimp, beer butt chicken, sides, soft drinks and draft beer. Pork Donut will provide the music. Proceeds go to community and international charity and relief efforts. Tickets are available from any Waldorf Lion or online at www.waldorflions.com.

For information on sponsorships, call 240-416-1686. Stagg Hall and the Historic Port Tobacco Village

are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and by appointment on Monday at 8450 Commerce St., Port Tobacco. Settled in the 17th century, Port Tobacco grew to become one of Maryland’s largest international seaports with Stagg Hall’s construction in 1766. For more information, call 301-392-3418.

Wednesday, March 21

The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary Roy Rogers fundraiser will be 5-8 p.m. March 21 at the La Plata restaurant, 6370 Crain Highway. Dine in or carry out and support the fire department and auxiliary. For more information, call Janet at 240-682-4840. The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizen Association (GBACA)

will be having their 2018 Council District 9 Candidate Forum starting at 7 p.m. on March 21 at the Baden Firehouse, 16608 Brandywine Road,

Brandywine. Meet the candidates for District 9 and ask questions.

Thursday, March 22 American Legion Post 293

steak and cheese sandwich night will be 6-8:30 p.m. March 22 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-6331. Bel Alton CDC featuring Stone Pleasure Band will be 7-11 p.m. March 22 at Middleton Hall, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf. For more information, contact Bobby F. Hogue at 301-751-0155. Hidden Figures: An Evening with Dr. Margaret Lee will be 6:30 p.m. March 22 at the North Point High School auditorium, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf.

Friday, March 23 American Legion Post

238 will host a grilled steak dinner for $15 or shrimp dinner for $10 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 23 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page. Annual Fish Fry by Knights

of St. John Comm#309 and Sacred Heart Ladies’ Auxiliary #301 will be 11 a.m. March 23 at St. Catherine Church Hall, 7865 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco. Dinner will include fish, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potato salad and dessert for $15. For more information, contact Jerome Short at 301802-6717 or John Brown at 301-751-7238.

VFW Auxiliary will host a Fish and Shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. March 23 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Menu will fish for $9 and both for $10 with coleslaw, fries and corn bread.

“Fluid Point of View,” art show opening reception featuring the artwork of Gina Durgin will be 6-9 p.m. March 23 at Quality Printers, 10485 Theodore Green Blvdl, White Plains. The exhibit will run until May.

Saturday, March 24

The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Celebration Gala will be March 24 at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club in Issue. All proceeds from the event will support the medical center’s plans for establishing the new Julie and Bill Dotson Center for Breast Health to meet the goal of providing

hope, support, and care for family, friends, and community members as they cope with breast health issues. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to charlesregional.org/gala or call 301-609-4132.

Beyond the Classroom will host a bullying awareness workshop, “Stop Bullying...Spread Love,” 2:304:30 p.m. March 24 at the P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village Street, Waldorf. This workshop will define bullying, provide steps to address it and include a presentation by Kayla Stewart, a survivor of bullying. Register at www.stopbullyingspreadlove324.eventbrite.com. Charles County Craft

and Vendor Fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 24 at the Wade Community Center, 2300 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf. Admission is free. The vendor registration fee is $35 for Charles County residents and $40 for non-residents. For more information, call the Wade Community Center at 301-645-9291, Monday through Friday from 3-9 p.m. Vendors must register in person at the Wade Community Center during these times.

Fool of Illusions, a comedy magic show by Reggie

Rice, will be 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at North Point High School March 24 at 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Go to www.

foolofillusions.com or call 240-307-0050. Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland training

will be all day March 24 at the Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall. To register or for more information, go to contact@ goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org or call 855-477-3728.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold a benefit for ALS and member Donna 2-7 p.m. March 24 at 2210 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Tickets are $20 and include Irish fare, Shepherds Pie and soda bread. For tickets and information, call 301-8616721 or 301-848-2093.

Monday, March 26

Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 American Red Cross Blood Drive will be 1-6:30 p.m. March 26 at the American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. To schedule a donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood. org. The post number is 301-934-8221.

Tuesday, March 27

American Legion Post 293 members will meet 7 p.m. March 27 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-6331. White Plains Senior Golf

Fellowship will meet 8 a.m. March 27 at the White Plains Clubhouse, 1015 St. Charles Parkway, White Plains. Men and women ages 50 and older are invited to join this kick-off meeting. Membership plays every Tuesday starting April 3 thru Oct. 9. For information, contact Jerry Dorrance at 301-848-8113 or Paul Whitlock at 301-932-8396.

Wednesday, March 28

AMVETS Post 13 members will meet 7 p.m. March 28 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-6331.

Thursday, March 29

Southern Maryland CPR and

First Aid Training will be 5 p.m. March 29 in Owings. All classes include two-year certification in adult, child and infant CPR, AED and First Aid for non-healthcare providers. For more information, go to www.somdcpr. com or call 443-481-7796. American Legion Post 293

steak and cheese sandwich night will be 6-8:30 p.m. March 29 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-6331.

Friday, March 30

American Legion Post 82 Riders all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Open to the public. Cost

is $10, free to children 5 and under. Proceeds go to the American Legion charity programs. American Legion Post 238 Boy Scout Troop 908 will hold a Fish & Chips Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 30 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost is $10. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page.

The Waldorf VFD Auxiliary’s 14th Annual Good Friday

Fish Fry will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30 at 3245 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. The dinner cost is $10 for three whitening filets and choice of two sides. Sandwiches are $6. Bake Sale items will be for sale. Orders can be called in the day of the event at 301-645-3000 ext 21. Delivery of five or more orders will be made in the Waldorf area.

Fish Fry hosted by Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad

Inc. and Auxiliary will be 4-7 p.m. March 30 at 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head. Menu includes fish, hush puppies, two sides (cole slaw, french fries, potato salad or green beans) iced tea, coffee and water for $12. Kids meals are $5.

Saturday, March 31

The Friends of Smallwood State Park’s annual Easter

Egg Hunt will be 10 a.m. March 31 at Smallwood State Park for children up to and including 10 years old. Activities include face painting, nature crafts, the Discovery Center and the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine. A $3 donation per child is recommended. For more information, call 301-7437613.

Thursday, April 5

Annual Volunteer Fair, presented by North Point High School PTSO and the

Nonprofit Institute, will be 6-8 p.m. April 5 at the North Point High School gymnasium, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Meet with local nonprofit and service organizations and see how you can get involved. To reserve a vendor spot, go to www. eventbrite.com/e/annual-volunteer-fair-tickets-42677049203. For more information, contact northpointptso@ gmail.com.

Friday, April 6

The Charles County Amateur Radio Club will offer free amateur radio license exams 6 p.m. April 6 at the La Plata Rescue Squad, 2 Calvert St., La Plata. Walk in applicants are accepted but pre-registration is preferred. Register by clicking the “Ham License Exams” button at http://k3smd. net or call 301-503-4706. Tests for all levels of amateur radio license will be available.