Wednesday, April 20
Maryland Writers’ Association, Charles County, will meet 7 p.m. April 20 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Building BI, Room 214, 8730 Mitchell Road. For information, email Edna Troiano, ednatroiano@gmail. com.
Tutorías de Computadoras en Español/ Computer Help in Spanish will be 2-3:30 p.m. April 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Nuestras clases de computadoras están diseñadas para que usted aprenda en una forma rápida y cómoda como usar el internet, buscar o aplicar para trabajo, tener su cuenta de correo electrónico y otros. Todas las clases son gratis y no necesita registrarse. Para más información pregunta por Ivette. Ages 18 and older. Call 301645-1395.
Evening Story Time @ Black Box Theater
will be 6-7 p.m. April 20 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. All ages. Call Potomac library 301-375-7375.
Coat a ‘Cotta will be 6-7 p.m. April 20 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Avenue. Paint a terracotta flower pot and take a packet of seeds home to plant. All materials will be provided. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301934-9001.
Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. April 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.
Family Board Game Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. All ages. Call 301-6451395.
Sustainable Landscaping will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 20 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Master Gardeners will discuss growing native plants, maintaining your lawn, watering efficiently, mulching and recycling yard waste and more. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-2864.
Sons of the American Legion Post 293 will hold a members meeting 7 p.m. April 20 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.
Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (SMMCOC) will host Southern Maryland Energy and Procurement Expo, “Exploring the Future of the Energy Sector” 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Business and Industry Building, 8730 Mitchell Road. Guest speakers include Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford. To register or for more information, go to www.smmcoc.org.
United Way of Charles County will hold its annual golf tournament April 20 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Blvd., Issue. To register or for more information, go to www.unitedwaycharles.org/golf-tournament.
Thursday, April 21
CSM Global Initiatives Committee will present A Passport to China: Chinese Calligraphy Exhibit through April 30 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Librar y Resources (LR) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road. For more information, go to www.csmd.edu/passporttochina.
Boy Scout Troop 144 will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Bryans Road. All boys 1117 years invited to join. For information, call Chris Valdez 301-848-9207, email otis@boo.net.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1972, will meet 1 p.m. April 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. For information, call 301645-3077.
Charles County Maryland Genealogical Society will meet 7 p.m. April 21 at White Plains Family History Center, 4560 Padgett Road, White Plains. For more information, email gfrick68@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. April 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331.
Conservancy for Charles County will hold a fundraiser April 21 at the Greene Turtle, 6 St. Mary’s Ave., La Plata. Must present the Greene Turtle invitation flyer shown on www.conservecharles.org or the Conservancy’s Facebook page at time of order. For more information, call 301-9325714.
CSM Renaissance Festival Choral Concert will be 7:30 p.m. April 21 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road. Cost $5 in advance; $7 day of concert. Email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-9347828, or go to www.csmd.edu/arts.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will hold a winter art show through June 15 at the home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road. The gallery will be presented along the E-Wing Dining Hallway. For more information, call Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 301-8848171 ext. 468 or email VeteransHomeArt@ gmail.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free 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 301934-8221.
Friday, April 22
VConnections, Inc. will present the 1st Annual Veteran For Life Golf Tournament April 22 at Potomac Ridge Golf Course, 15800 Sharpersville Road, Waldorf. The event will honor veterans and their families. Proceeds will fund projects for Southern Maryland veterans and their families. To register or for more information, go to www.vconnections.org or call Bill Buffington, 202-330-2853.
VFW Post 8810 Auxiliary will hold a dinner 6-8 p.m. April 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Menu to be announced. Cost $10. Call 301-645-6331.
Tri-County Animal Shelter will hold a fundraiser 2-8 p.m. April 22 at Clay Creations, 29015 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to homeless shelter animals. For more information, go to www.claycreations.biz or call the shelter, 301-932-1713.
CSM Renaissance Festival:“Last Days of Judas Iscariot” will be April 22-24 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road. Show times 7 p.m. April 22; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 23; 3 p.m. April 24. Cost $10. Email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-9347828, or go to www.csmd.edu/arts.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold open photography show through May 22 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Reception will be 1-4 p.m. April 24. For more information, call MCAC 301-743-5159 or email mattawomanart@aol.com; call Harriet 301-868-0364 or email ahahproductions@ yahoo.com; or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Friday open studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through May 20 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. Call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Saturday, April 23
Highgrove Community will hold a yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23 at Gatwick Field, Chepstow Place, White Plains. Rain or shine. For information, call Jacqueline, 443-538-5712, or email jpressey07@gmail. com.
Congregation Sha’are Shalom of Waldorf will host Community Passover Seder 5:30 p.m. April 23 at Congregation Sha’are Shalom, 18 Henry Ford Circle, Waldorf. Service and dinner will feature matzah ball soup, roast chicken and vegetables. Cost $18 adults; children 5-12 $9; children under 5 free. Reserve online at ShaareShalomSomd.org. For more information, email shaareshalom@gmail. com.
Eat Well Natural Farm will hold Spring Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 at the farm, 7528 Glen Albin Rd, La Plata. Email RSVP (so there will be enough food) and questions to farm@eatwelldc.com. For information and directions, go to www.eatwellnaturalfarm.com.
CSM Renaissance Festival Outdoor Activities will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, lawn, 8730 Mitchell Road. Email bxoffc@ csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www. csmd.edu/arts.