Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

Send calendar events (at least two weeks in advance, if possible) to Community, 4475 Regency Place, Suite 301, White Plains, MD 20695. Email items to community@somdnews.com. Include a contact phone number or email on all submissions. Friday, July 22 Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation will sponsor Let’s Dance social gathering and dance 7 p.m.-midnight July 22 at Life Journey Event Venue, 2960 Technology Place, Suite 102, Waldorf. Cuisine included. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Door prizes and raffle. Tickets $25. Portion of ticket price is tax deductible. All proceeds support a transitional home for women. For tickets or more information, call 301-934-8000 or 443-623-5469, or go to www.ruthmiraclehome.com.

Nature and Birding Walk will be 9-11 a.m. July 22 at Indian Head Rail Trail, White Plains. Rain date July 29 and Aug. 26. Join other bird enthusiasts for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Meet at Theodore Green Blvd., White Plains parking area, Milepost 13. Ages 18 and older. Call La Plata library, 301-934-9001.

Chess Club will meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn to play and master the game of chess. Compete with each other in a friendly match. Ages 6-18. Call 301-645-1395.

VConnections 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 your community. Discuss concerns and needs. Discover the resources and support available to you through VConnections. Complimentary cup of coffee available. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park will hold Introduction to Permaculture Design Workshop-Happy Hour 5:30-7 p.m. July 22 at the park, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Join instructor Patricia Ceglia and the Accokeek Foundation for a glass of wine and light refreshment. Learn how to meet your own basic daily needs for food, water, and energy, by creating a functional landscape. Specific characteristics, unique to a site, provide opportunities and constraints. This workshop will demonstrate how design can maximize the productivity of a site, while protecting and enhancing nature. Cost $25; $20 for AF members. To register, email Patricia Ceglia, pjceglia@gmail.com. For more information, go to accokeekfoundation.org.

Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy needs volunteers for their 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.

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 23

Adult Yoga@the Boardwalk will be 9:3010:30 a.m. July 23 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. Historic Port Tobacco One-Room 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. Lackey High School class of 1971 will hold its 45-year reunion 7-11 p.m. July 23 at the Mix House, Naval Support Activity, Indian Head. For more information, please call Deborah Manning Carrington, 301-753-4218.

Sunday, July 24

Southern Maryland Blue

Crabs will host Celebrating Our Legends 2 p.m. July 24 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Local legends Albert J. Watson and Sam Smith will be honored at the game. For more information, go to www.somdbluecrabs.com or call 301-638-9788. 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 25

Kids Art: CD Etching will be 10-11:30 a.m. July 25 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Using a used cd cover, participants will learn the ancient technique of printing. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.

AKC: My Reptile Guys will be 2-3 p.m. July 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Check out the snakes, tortoises, lizards and bearded dragon. Learn about reptiles, their habitats and meet the animals in person. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395. Kids Art: Make a Visual Journal will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 25 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Using found materials, participants will learn how to recycle materials to create their own unique sketch book. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301-934-9001.

Intro to Roblox will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Roblox is a virtual reality playground where you can interact with other gamers and program different games. Construct places with bricks from varying colors and shapes, program the language to change the environment, and more. Ages 12-18. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395. Spanish Conversational Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. July 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Practice speaking, discover new phrases and learn verb conjugations. Basic Spanish vocabulary and conjugation skills required. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Adult Yoga will be 6:307:30 p.m. July 25 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. Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6:30 p.m. July 25 at American Legion Post 82, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. To schedule your life-saving donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org. For more information, call 301-934-8221. 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. For more information, go to www. charlescountyarts.org, call 301-392-5900, or email info@charlescountyarts.org.

Tuesday, July 26

“I’m All In: Creating an Atmosphere for Human Dialogue” forum will be held 6-9 p.m. July 26 at New Life Church “The Dome,” 9695 Shepherd’s Creek Place, La Plata. Hosted by Charles County community members, faith leaders, law enforcement, and other concerned citizens. Forum will provide a solutions-oriented approach to race relations in the community. To register or for more information, go to www.lifestylesofmd.org or on Facebook www. facebook.com/lifestylesofmaryland.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 26 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 26 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. AKC: Kentkatám: Let’s

Dance will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 26 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Take a cultural journey through social dances as members of the Piscataway Nation share their history in an interactive way. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.

Audacity will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn how to make your own music mash-ups using Audacity software to

record sounds, edit sounds (cutting, copying, and pasting), layer tracks (such as vocals over music) and more. Ages 10-14. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395. Kids Art: Make a Visual Journal will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 26 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Using found materials, participants will learn how to recycle materials to create their own unique sketch book. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-2864.

Adult Art Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 26 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. An art instructor will provide participants with step-by-step instructions for creating a personal painting to take home. Library will provide materials. No experience required. Ages 18 and older. Tickets required. Call 301-934-9001. Teen Advisory Board will meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Discuss teen issues in the library and determine how to improve the teen library experience. Voting restricted to members. Ages 12-18 invited. Call 301-645-1395.

Wednesday, July 27

Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6-7 p.m. July 27 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 27 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.

Scratch will be 10-11:30 a.m. July 27 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Learn how to create animations, games, interactive art, and stories using Scratch. Ages 6-9. Tickets required. Call 301-9349001. Indian Head Senior Center

Book Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon July 27 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. This month “Defending Jacob” by William Landay will be discussed. Call Potomac librar y, 301-375-7375.

AKC: Matthew Henson will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 27 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Born in Nanjemoy 150 years ago, Henson defied race barriers, financial difficulties and other struggles in his goal to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Celebrate this local hero, African American pioneer and explorer, and native Marylander while learning about his history and triumphs through stories and interactive games. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-6452864.

Scratch will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 27 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Learn how to code video games, create animation and remix what others have done using Scratch. Students will interact with other students that use Scratch through the Scratch online library. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375. West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. July 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Beginners must know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. Bring your own supplies. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Thursday, July 28

Imaginative Play Time will be 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. July 28 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Library 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.

Papitám will be 10-11:30 a.m. July 28 at Waldorf West librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Meet, play and learn with local Native Americans. Children and their parents will be introduced to local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through games, crafts and dance. Program will be videotaped. If you do not wish to appear on film, you must notify staff member when arriving. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395.

AKC: Tracey Eldridge will be 2-3 p.m. July 28 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 28 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Meet, play and learn with local Native Americans. Children and their parents will be introduced to local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through games, crafts and dance. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-2864.

Raspberry Pi will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 28 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It can be used in electronics projects and for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word processing, browsing the internet, playing games and high-definition video. Ages 12-18. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395.

Family Activity Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 28 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Spend time with family and friends playing new and classic board games like Candy Land, Checkers, Scatergories, Pictionary, Chutes and Ladders and more. All ages. Call 301-645-1395.

Film Club for Teens will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 28 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Teens learn hands-on the basics of filmmaking as they collaborate to write, direct, shoot, edit, and star in their own films. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395.

Jazzy Yarns will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 28 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Learn the basics or develop your skills in crocheting or knitting. Bring your own supplies. For beginners, bring skein of yarn and “J” crochet hook or size 8 or 9 knitting needles. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864.

Life-Sized Games will be 6-7:30 p.m. July 28 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. This month Candy Land will be played. All ages. Call 301-375-7375.