Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Wednesday, Aug. 3

American Legion Auxiliary Post 293 will hold a members meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Charles County Arts Alliance is seeking volunteers 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at the United Way House, 10250 La Plata Road (Rte. 488), La Plata. Help is needed to pack 500 art boxes with art supplies to be donated to Children’s Aid Society. To volunteer or for more information, call Judy Crawford, 301-392-5900.

Homeschool Book Club will meet 10 a.m.noon Aug. 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Homeschooled children are encouraged to read and compare a well-known book to the movie adaptation. This month will be led by club member Zion. The club will read and watch “Return of the Jedi.” Ages 6-11. Call 301-645-1395.

AKC: ScienceTellers will be 2-3 p.m. Aug. 3 at PD Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Experience the science of power and energy through several hands-on experiments that will have the audience laughing, learning and having fun. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-2864.

Intro to Inkscape will be 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Inkscape allows users to create and edit illustrations, diagrams, logos and paintings that can be resized without loss of image quality. Participants will learn about Inkscape and then create their own game or sports logo. Ages 10-14. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.

Adult Art Night will be 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. 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 301-645-2864.

Scratch will be 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn the Scratch programming language to code video games, create animation and remix what others have done. Interact with other students that use Scratch through the Scratch online library. Ages 9-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395.

Capoeira will be demonstrated 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Instructor will teach all you need to know to train in this martial art that combines self defense, dance, and acrobatics. Class begins with warm up, stretch and a workout including partner work to develop technique. Wear comfortable t-shirt and workout pants; no shorts or jeans. Bring towel and bottle of water. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6-7 p.m. Aug. 3 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 301-645-1837, email info@tcysb.org, or go to www. tcysb.org.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management 6-7 p.m. Aug. 3 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program is for middle and high school boys and girls. For more information, call 301-645-1837, email info@tcysb. org, or go to www.tcysb.org. Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee will take applications for Energy Assistance 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Health Partners, 3070 Crain Highway, Suite 101, Waldorf. Applicants may bring completed applications with required documents or complete applications on site that day. For more information, call 301-274-4474, ext. 200.

College of Southern Maryland presents Twilight Performance Series: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” 6:45 p.m. Aug. 3 at the La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road. Children’s Theatre performance

of “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” by Jules Tasca features five short plays that explore Latin-American mythology. Performers subject to change. Free. For more information, call 301-934-7828 or go to www. csmd.edu/twilight.

Thursday, Aug. 4

Charles County Department of

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will sponsor fishing classes for youth 9:45 a.m.-noon Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 at Gilbert Run Park, 13140 Charles St., Charlotte Hall. Children will learn the basics of fishing. Prior fishing experience not required. Bait and tackle will be provided. Free. Open to ages 6-15. Pre-registration required. Class size limited. To register, call Gilbert Run Park office, 301-932-1083.

Imaginative Play Time will be 10-10:30 a.m. or 10:45-11:15 a.m. Aug. 4 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.

Intro to Roblox will be 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Roblox is a virtual reality playground where you can safely interact with other gamers, create and learn. Construct places with bricks from varying colors and shapes, program the language to change the environment, and more. Ages 12-18. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.

Clark Center Book Discussion will be 1-2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. This month “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee will be discussed. Call La Plata library 301-9349001.

AKC: ScienceTellers will be 2-3 p.m. Aug. 4 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Experience the science of power and energy through hands-on experiments that will have the audience laughing, learning and having fun. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-934-9001.

Blue Crabs Players’ Visit will be 2-3 p.m. Aug. 4 at Waldorf West librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will talk about their sports careers, what it takes to be a professional sports player and what inspires them. Kids will get free baseball caps (while supplies last),

players will sign autographs and vouchers will be handed out to upcoming games. All ages. Call 301-645-1395.

Spanish Class for Little Amigos will be 6-6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Children will hear stories in English and Spanish, songs, finger plays, and a craft. Ages 2-5. Call 301-645-1395.

Jazzy Yarns will be 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at P.D. 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.

American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331. Port Tobacco Players will hold auditions for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the theater, 508 Charles St., La Plata. Auditions will also be held 9 a.m. Aug. 6. Performance dates are Nov. 25-Dec. 18. For more information, contact Laurie Mudd at randlmudd@gmail. com or go to www.ptplayers. com/audition-announcement. html.

St. Charles presents Sunset Concert Festival 7 p.m.-dusk Thursdays through Sept. 1 at O’Donnell Lake, 10400 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Variety of local artists and musical genres. Coolers permitted; alcohol and glass containers prohibited. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. Free. For more information, go to www.stcharlesmd.com. Southern Maryland Tri-County

Community Action Committee will take applications for Energy Assistance 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent St., La Plata. Applicants may bring completed applications with required documents or complete applications on site that day. For more information, call 301-2744474, ext. 200. American Legion, Randolph Furey, Post 170 will hold DJ and band auditions 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the post, 4345 Livingston Road, Indian Head. Show off your talent. Up and coming DJs and bands are asked to audition. For more information, call Willie Cooper, 240-475-5361, or Joel Taylor, 301-910-1824. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will hold a summer art show through Oct. 19 at the home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road. The gallery will be presented along the E-Wing Dining Hallway.

There will be a Meet the Artists public reception 2-4 p.m. Sept. 24. For more information, call Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 301-884-8171 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 301-9348221.

Friday, Aug. 5

The Port Tobacco Historic Village is open 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Mondays by appointment. For more information, call 301-392-3418 or historicdistrict@charlescountymd.gov.

Blue Crabs Players’ Visit will be 2-3 p.m. Aug. 5 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will talk about their sports careers, what it takes to be a professional sports player and what inspires them. Kids will get free baseball caps (while supplies last), players will sign autographs and vouchers will be handed out to upcoming Blue Crabs games. All ages. Call 301375-7375.