Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Friday, July 15

V Connections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet with fellow women veterans in the community. Discuss concerns and needs. Discover the resources and support available through V Connections. Complimentary cup of coffee available. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

TRGN will be 6-8 p.m. July 15 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Unplug with a life-size game of Pac-Man, play Foosball or play a strategy board game with friends at this teen-only after hours event. Sponsored by Teen Advisory Board. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395. Harry White Wilmer Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will hold baby back rib dinner 5-8 p.m. July 15 at the post, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. Menu includes half slab of ribs, ranch beans, cole slaw, fries, rolls, coffee and tea. Cost $12. Gift certificates available at the post. For additional information, call 301-934-8221.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold steak or shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. July 15 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Music provided by The Peterson Brothers 6-10 p.m. Dinner cost starts at $17. Cover charge $10; no charge with dinner purchase. For information, call 301-645-2421.

Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy needs volunteers for its dental clinic to be held 6 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29-30 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Mission of Mercy is a free adult dental clinic provided by volunteer dental professionals and volunteer staff. Volunteer dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants) are needed. Volunteers also needed in areas of security, parking, volunteer and patient registration, meals, escorting patients throughout the clinic and more. Morning and afternoon shifts for each position needed. To volunteer or for information, go to www.southernmdmom.org (click ‘Volunteer’ tab to register as volunteer). For more information, call 301-884-4438.

Southern Maryland Film Festival will be held July 15-16 in Leonardtown. Multiple venues. Meet local filmmakers, watch their creations and vote for favorites. For more information, go to www.smdff.org.

Community Bank of the Chesapeake will hold an art show through Aug. 19 at the main Waldorf branch, 3035 Leonardtown Road. Show will be a multi-media exhibit. For more information, email Gale Kladitis, gkladitis@comcast.net.

Saturday, July 16

Charles County Master Gardeners will hold a plant clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 16 at Waldorf Farmers Market, O’Donnell and St. Patrick’s Drive. Public encouraged to bring samples of diseased or infected plants, leaves, or any garden and landscape problems for Master Gardeners to troubleshoot. General gardening information and advice will also be available. For more information, call 301-934-5403.

Clark Senior Center will hold a flea market 9 a.m.-noon July 16 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. For more information, call 240-271-2081.

Adult Yoga@the Boardwalk will be 9:3010:30 a.m. July 16 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join CCPL and Sean from Studio Cooperative to practice basic yoga. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Life Journeys Writers Guild will hold quarterly meeting 2-4:30 p.m. July 16 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. The art of getting noticed and published will be discussed. Guest speaker will be a literary agent. Giveaways, networking opportunities, share industry news and more. Free. Open to public. For more information, call 240-545-5594 or go to www.

lifejourneyswritersguild. org.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Feast 1-5 p.m. July 16 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Includes hot dogs, cole slaw and hush puppies. Cash bar, cake auction, 50/50 and bloody mary basket raffle. Cost $30 adults; $10 children 9 and younger. For information, call 301-645-2421. Historic Port Tobacco OneRoom School House will be open for tours noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. The school house is located at 7215 Chapel Point Road, Port Tobacco. A member of the Charles County Retired School Personnel Association will be on site to answer questions about the school use over the last 100 years. Admission is free. Donations accepted. For more information, call Dale Cornette, 301934-9483. Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park will hold H2oooh! American Water Use Revealed exhibit 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 7 at National Colonial Farm, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Deciding what to have for lunch based on its impact on the environment? One hidden factor most people don’t consider is a food’s “water footprint.” Explore the secret life of water in this eye-opening exhibit. Travel back in time to see how the colonials lived with 20 times less of this precious resource. Free. For more information, go to www. accokeekfoundation.org.

Sunday, July 17

Mt. Aventine Manor House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 28 at Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Gates to park will be open for cars. Parking available near house. For more information, call 240-377-6024.

Monday, July 18

Papitám will be 10-11:30 a.m. July 18 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian

Head. Children are introduced to the local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through hands-on activities, games, crafts and dance. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-3757375.

AKC: Tracey Eldridge will be 2-3 p.m. July 18 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. A Musical World Journey lets children experience sounds native to the Andes Mountains, Caribbean, Australia, East and West Africa, Russia, North America, Europe, Middle East, and East Asia. Ages 6-11. Call 301645-1395.

Papitám will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 18 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Children are introduced to the local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through handson activities, games, crafts and dance. Ages 6-9. Tickets required. Call 301934-9001.

Drop-in Minecraft will be 5-6 p.m. July 18 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Drop in and work on special mods, building projects and challenges. Computers available first come, first serve basis. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395.

Adult Yoga will be 6:307:30 p.m. July 18 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Join CCPL and Sean from Studio Cooperative to practice basic yoga. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-934-9001. Charles County Arts Alliance will hold a summer art show through Sept. 24 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. The gallery will be presented at four separate gallery spaces on two floors. There will be a Meet the Artists public reception 2-4 p.m. July 23 at the library. For more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org, call 301-392-5900, or email info@charlescountyarts.org.

Tuesday, July 19

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Therapeutic Summer program 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. through Aug. 11 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for elementary and middle school students. Cost $60 per week; lunch included. For more information, call 301-645-1837, email info@tcysb.org, or go to www.tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will offer Step On Up 6-7 p.m. July 19 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. A program for middle and high school boys to explore issues related to responsible masculinity, managing their emotions and developing positive relationships. For more information, call 301-6451837, email info@tcysb. org, or go to www.tcysb. org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Best Foot

Forward 6-7 p.m. July 19 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. A program for middle and high school girls to develop skills in character building, self-esteem, body image and healthy relationships. For more information, call 301-6451837, email info@tcysb. org, or go to www.tcysb. org.

Bubble Lady will be 10-11 a.m. July 19 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Have bubble fun with giant bubbles, long bubbles and smoke bubbles made with dry ice and hot water. All ages. Tickets required. Call 301-934-9001. Kids Art: Make a Visual Journal will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 19 at Waldorf West librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Using found materials, participants will learn how to recycle materials to create their own unique sketch book. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301645-1395.

Bubble Lady will be 2-3 p.m. July 19 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Have bubble fun with giant bubbles, long bubbles and smoke bubbles made with dry ice and hot water. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301375-7375.

Scratch will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 19 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Participants will use Scratch to animate an ocean wave, then tell a story that takes place on the high seas. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301645-2864.

eReader Drop-in will be 5:15-7:15 p.m. July 19 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Learn how to use eReader device to access free library eBooks using Overdrive. Drop in with a device. All ages. Call 301934-9001. Imaginative Play Time will be 6-6:30 p.m. July 19 at

Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Librar y provides the educational toys for this interactive play session. Each child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395.

Social Media Magic will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 19 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn the rules of social media engagement, which social media platforms are best for certain needs and the benefits of each. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395. Charles County Arts Alliance will hold Meet the Artists Public Reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 19 at Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. The event will honor all “Artists Without Limits” participating in the summer art show. For more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org. Wednesday, July 20 Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6-7 p.m. July 20 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. A program where youth who have offended others will explore the impact of their actions and how they could make a positive contribution to their community. For more information, call 301-6451837, email info@tcysb. org, or go to www.tcysb. org. Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will offer Anger Management 6-7 p.m. July 20 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school boys and girls. For more information, call 301-6451837, email info@tcysb. org, or go to www.tcysb. org.