Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Friday, Sept. 16

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. Town of La Plata presents Summer Concert

Series 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30 at La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St. Variety of local artists and musical genres. Coolers permitted; alcohol prohibited. Concessions available. Play area for children. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Free. For more information, go to www.townoflaplata.org.

American Legion Post 238 will hold grilled steak dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For additional information, call 301274-3522 or visit Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

VFW Post 8810 is seeking 40 blood donors by mid-September for a blood drive planned for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Anyone who would like to donate blood, please contact Post Surgeon David Viets or Pat Viets at patricia1202@ comcast.net or 301-848-5902. Charles County Board of Education will host a presentation on school segregation and desegregation Sept. 16-17 at McConchie one-room schoolhouse at Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata. Hear from teachers and students who attended segregated schools or went through desegregation, and how it impacted them. Several sessions planned. Schedule will be posted outside one-room school during the Fair. Event is second of three presentations in an educational series exploring history of the Board and education in Charles County over the past 100 years. For more information, go to www.ccboe.com/ 100years/. John Lancaster & W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation will host Sixth Annual Southern Maryland Ques Golf Classic Charity Tournament 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Courses of Andrews, 4442 W. Perimeter Road, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility. Event held in partnership with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter. The Foundation is a 501 c (3) organization providing scholarships and support to community based programs. All sponsorships eligible for tax credit. For registration and sponsorship information, go to www. jlwcscharityfoundation.org. For more information, call Granville V. Johnson III, 240-346-1453. Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will hold roast beef dinner 5-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Menu will include roast beef, green beans, southwest corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, coffee and tea. Cost $11. For more information, call 301-934-8221. Nature and Birding Program will be 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Bensville Park, 6980 Bensville Road (Route 229), White Plains. Rain date Sept. 23. Join other bird enthusiasts for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Ages 18 and older. Call La Plata library, 301-9349001.

Teen Retro Game Night will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Unplug with a life-size game of Pac Man, play Foosball or a strategy board game with friends. Sponsored by Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 12-18. 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.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Friday Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Dec. 9 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road.

Marbury. Paint, draw, take photos, sculpt, knit, quilt and more. Bring your own materials and your lunch. Share ideas and techniques. Critique each other’s work. Friends welcome. Call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Inspiration for Art art exhibit Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 16 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Exhibit will feature the art of artist Mary Kercher. A reception to meet the artist at the Art Center will be 1-4 p.m. Sept. 18. For more information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold stuffed shells dinner 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Dinner served with vegetable, bread, salad and dessert. Cost $10. Call 301-6456331.

Saturday, Sept. 17

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold All You Can Eat Crab Feast 1-5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Crabs, hot dogs, cole slaw, hush puppies and draft beer. Cost $40. 50/50 and cake auction. For more information, call 301-645-2421. Southern Maryland Audubon

Society will hold Migration on the Point field trip 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 17 at Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland, Md. Join us at Southern Maryland’s premier birding hotspot as fall migrants funnel south to cross the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. Loblolly pines, mixed hardwoods, beaches, marshes and broad water views regularly deliver a wide variety of species and occasional rarities. From Lexington Park, drive south on Route 235 for 13 miles. Go left on Rte. 5 for 5 miles to the end, there is an entrance fee. Meet leader at park entrance parking lot. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com. Saturday STEM Club: Historic St. Mary’s City will be 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Come and try your hand at a 17th-century experiment. Learn about Galileo, Newton, and the scientist who may have been in your own backyard. Ages 6-11. Call 301-645-2864. Life Journeys Writers Guild will meet 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Enjoy networking, reading and critiquing your works, sharing industry information, and more. Fiction or non-fiction writers invited. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395.

RecoveryFest 2016 will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Serenity Farm, 6932 Serenity Farm Road, Benedict. Event celebrates National Recovery Month. Food, fun and fellowship. Public invited. Sponsored by Calvert Behavioral Health Services and Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse. For more information, call 410535-3079, ext. 36. Indian Head VFD&RS Ladies Auxiliary is seeking vendors to participate in their Quarter Auction Oct. 22 at the fire house, 4095 Indian Head Highway. Interested vendors are asked to contact Mary Hashagen, 301641-5690 or email mary. hashagen@frhi.com. Indian Head VFD&RS Ladies Auxiliary and Town of Indian

Head are seeking crafters to participate in their Joint Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 5 at Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head. Interested crafters are asked to contact Mary Hashagen, 301-641-5690 or email mary.hashagen@frhi.com, or contact Karen Williams, 240-375-4061 or email karen@townindianhead.org. Charles County Master Gardeners will hold a plant clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 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 301934-5403.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold roadside barbecue chicken or pulled pork dinner sale 11 a.m.-until sold out Sept. 17 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10 for 1 meat, 2 sides and bread; $15 for 2 meats, 2 sides and bread. Call 301-6456331. VFW Post 8810 will hold Texas hold-em tournament 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Sign-up 5:45 p.m. $100 buy-in. Call 301-645-6331. Disabled American Veterans

Chapter 36 will participate in annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser 10 a.m.-4 pm. Sept. 17 at Golden Corral, 2800 Crain Highway, Waldorf. The chapter will be collecting donations to support local disabled veterans, their families and survivors. For more information, email Elton Stokes Sr, estokessr@aol.com.

Alzheimer’s Association will hold Walk to End Alzheimer’s 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremony 9:30 a.m. Participants will learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, the Association’s support programs and services, and will join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s. Participation is free. Walkers encouraged to raise funds. Walk-up registrations the morning of events are welcome. For more information and/or to register, go to www.alz. org/walk or call 800-2723900. Sunday, Sept. 18

Southern Maryland Audubon

Society will hold Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley field trip 8-11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, Md. Join us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River Property. Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. Directions: from Rt. 235 go north on Sotterley Road, turn right through gates to the Sotterley Plantation visitor’s center parking lot. RSVP to David at moulton.davidh@gmail. com or 240-278-4473. Mt. Aventine Manor House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30 in Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. See new exhibit of Native American artifacts and another on the history and architectural significance of the circa 1810 west wing of mansion. Gates to park will be open for cars. Parking available near house. For more information, call 240-3776024.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold a reception to meet artist Mary Kercher 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. For more information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org.

VFW Post 8810, AMVETS Post 13, American Legion Post 293 will celebrate U.S. Air Force birthday Sept. 18 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Happy hour prices USAF service members and veterans. Call 301-645-6331.

Monday, Sept. 19

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.

Small Business Administration: Financing Your Small Business will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Class offers real-world information on financing the start of your business and the expansion of your existing small business. Presented by the Maryland chapter of the SBA. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-934-9001.

Cut a Cutlass will be 4-5 p.m. Sept. 19 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Come dressed up as a pirate and make play swords. Take a picture with a pirate ship while you’re here. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-645-2864.

Down on the Farm will be 6-7 p.m. Sept. 19 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Join us as we celebrate farmers, with a visit from professional farmers who will tell us all about their jobs and how they do them, and even let us sample some of their delicious apple crop. Ages 6-11. Call 301-934-9001.

Genealogy 2.0 will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. This intermediate level genealogy class takes your basic genealogy research skills to the next level. Participants must have basic genealogy research skills with knowledge of Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-645-2864.

Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Monday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet and network with other veterans in your community while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Cross Roads of Hughesville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road. The program “Aspects of Bonsai” will be presented. Guests welcome. For more information, call 301374-6762.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will hold a quarter auction 7 p.m. Sept 19 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $15. Food will be available for purchase. Call Sheri, 703-615-2823. Tuesday, Sept. 20 SCORE of Southern Maryland will hold Women’s Entrepreneur Conference 8:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Sept. 20 at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway, Arnold. Julie Lenzer, Director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

U.S. Department of Commerce will be the keynote speaker. Participants will hear from successful women entrepreneurs, learn the factors key to success and have the opportunity to network with similarly inclined women and potential business partners. Cost $50; including lunch. To register or for more information, go to www. SCORE390.org/womensconf/. Understanding Medicare A, B,

C &D will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Come out and let your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864.

eReader Drop-in will be 5:15-7:15 p.m. Sept. 20 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Learn how to use your eReader device to access free library eBooks using Overdrive. Drop in with your own device. First come, first served. All ages. Call 301-934-9001. Understanding Medicare A,

B,C & D will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Come out and let your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-3757375.

Imaginative Play Time will be 6-6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 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. Call 301-645-1395.

VFW Post 8810 will hold members meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Wednesday, Sept. 21

Charles County Chamber

of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament 9 a.m. Sept. 21 at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Blvd, Issue. Registration and breakfast begins 8 a.m. Sip and Swing event will begin 10:30 a.m. in addition to tournament. For details and information, call the Chamber office, 301932-6500, or email Betsy, bburian@charlescountychamber.org. Free Identity Theft Information Workshop will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at Southern Maryland Business Center, 10665 Stanhaven Place, 3rd Floor Cafe Conference Room, White Plains. Learn how you can minimize your risk from the effects of identity theft. Registration recommended, go to https:// eventbrite.com/e/identity-theft-information-workshop-tickets-26864428228. For more information, call Jeanette Boulware, 301710-2667. Crafty Kids: Watercolor Tape Tree Art will be 6-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Attendees will use masking tape and watercolor to create a tree themed master piece. Ages 6-11. Call 301-375-7375. Waldorf West Crochet and Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 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 16 and older. Call 301-645-1395. One Maryland One Book Discussion will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Waldorf West

library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join us to discuss the book All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-6451395.

Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Meet and network with other veterans in your community while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.

Charles County Chapter of the Maryland Writers’ Association will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus, Room 214, Building BI, 8730 Mitchell Road. Member Barrie Zucal will lead discussion on creativity and discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s newest book, Big Magic. Open to public. For more information, email Krista Keyes, kristakeyes@gmail.com. Charles County Public

Schools will host its annual College Fair Sept. 21 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. Charles County juniors and seniors attend 9 a.m.-1 p.m., bussed over from their schools. Fair open to public 6-8 p.m. with financial aid workshops at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. There will be representatives of more than 140 colleges and universities. Students who want to attend fair during school hours must submit signed permission slip to their school’s college and career advisor. Community members can bring their children to public session and workshops in evening. No cost to attend. For more information, call student’s high school or go to www. ccboe.com. DAV Mobile Support van will be on station 9 a.m.-3 pm. Sept. 21 at Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway. Veterans will be able to submit claims to VA with help of trained and highly qualified support officers. For more information, email Elton Stokes Sr, estokessr@aol.com. Sons of American Legion Post 293 will hold members meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Thursday, Sept. 22

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. Understanding Medicare A,B, C & D will be 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Come out and let your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-3757375.

Afternoon in Paris will be 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. If you are 55 or older, come explore Paris with us. We will play games and learn fun facts

about the City of Lights. Ages 55 and older. Registration required. Call 301-645-2864. Drop-in Computer Instruction will be 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join in twice a month for individual computer instruction provided by library staff. First come, first served. Ages 16 and older. Clases en Español disponible en algunas secciones, para más información pregunta por Ivette. Call 301-645-1395. Jazzy Yarns Crochet and

Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 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.

Film Club for Teens will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn and actively participate in the filmmaking process. Every week, participants will progressively go through the process of writing scripts, pre-production, filming, and post production of movies. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395. Understanding Medicare A, B,C & D will be 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Come out and let your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331. Southern MD CPR & First Aid Training will offer CPR, AED & First Aid Training (Adult, Child & Infant) 5-9 p.m. Sept. 22 in Owings. Class includes two year certification (card issued) in adult, child and infant CPR, AED & First Aid training. Non-healthcare provider class. Open to public. For more information, go to www.somdcpr. com or call 443-481-7796. Friday, Sept. 23

The Port Tobacco Historic Village is open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Mondays by appointment. For more information, call 301-3923418 or historicdistrict@ charlescountymd.gov. Town of La Plata presents Summer Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30 at La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St. Variety of local artists and musical genres. Coolers permitted; alcohol prohibited. Concessions available. Play area for children. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Free. For more information, go to www.townoflaplata.org. American Legion Post 238 will hold pork chop dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For additional information, call 301-274-3522 or visit Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

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.