Friday, April 29
Port Tobacco Players will host Honoring Our Heroes Award Ceremony and dramatic presentation of The Adventures of Uncle Rocky, Fireman 10 April 29-30 at the theater, 508 Charles St., La Plata. Show times 10 a.m. April 29; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 30. The hour long program will also include a Dalmatian Dog demonstration. Tickets $10 adults; $5 children. For tickets and information, go to www.ptplayers.com or call 301-932-6819.
American Legion Post 238 will hold fried chicken dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Call 301-274-3522.
International Society for Ethical Psychology & Psychiatry (ISEPP) will host a film screening of Healing Voices 9 a.m. April 29 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Building LR, Rm 102, 8730 Mitchell Road. This screening for CSM students only. For additional film information, go to www.healingvoicesmovie.com or contact Dr. Chuck Ruby, docruby@me.com or 301-646-6022.
Zonta Club of Charles County will host Zonta Rocks the World farewell fashion show April 29 at Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway. Doors open 7 p.m. The event will honor the work of Zonta around the world. Guests encouraged to wear fashions from their country of origin and bring new or gently used women’s business attire for donation to Lifestyles, Inc. Tickets cost $60 per person and include dinner. For more information, contact Kelley Rollins, 301-399-0938, or email kelley@kelleyrollins.com.
CSM Nonprofit Institute will hold its annual conference 8 a.m. April 29 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), 8730 Mitchell Road. An all day workshop catered to nonprofit board members, staff, sponsors and other executives. Theme will be “The Power of Connection.” Cost $40 to St. Mary’s County and Charles County nonprofits and/or residents; $65 to Calvert County nonprofits and all other outside region nonprofits and residents. Cost includes breakfast and lunch. To register, go to www.csmd. edu/community/institutes/nonprofit-institute/conference-information/index.html. For more information, email nonprofit@csmd.edu.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold open photography show through May 22 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For more information, call MCAC 301-7435159 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. Marbur y. Call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Saturday, April 30
La Plata Volunteer Fire Department will hold Texas hold em fundraiser tournament 7 p.m. April 30 at the station, 911 Washington Ave. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Cost $125 for $10,000 in chips. No add ons or rebuys. Must be 21 years or older to play. Cash only. Food and beverages available. For reservations or information, call 301-609-7500.