On the agenda

Thursday, Oct. 6

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Inc. (LBCM) will host a 2016 Public Hearing 9-5 p.m. in the Legislative Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis. The event is open to the public and will include presentations from advocacy groups as well as the general public. For more information, contact the office of Del. Edith Patterson at 301-858-3247, Edith.Patterson@house.state.md.us or Andy Pierre, executive director LBCM, at 410-841-3185 or 443-5006350.

NARFE Chapter 126 will hold its monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Mama Stella’s Restaurant on Route 210 in Bryans Road. Speaker will be Bill Gray with Blue Cross/Blue Shield speaking on benefit changes for 2017. For further information call Ron Bush, 301-934-8311, or e-mail at brenda_bush@hotmail.com

Saturday, Oct. 8

Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George W. Owings III will meet with veterans and citizens 10:30 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum, 11000 Crain Highway, Newburg. The event will be hosted by the Veterans Democratic Club of Charles County and Vicinity. There is a small fee for lunch (optional). Questions should be directed to Karen Fennell at 301-8303910 or karenf692016@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

The Town of La Plata Town Council meeting will be 7 p.m. at town hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata.

The Indian Head Community Activities Committee meeting will be 7 p.m. at the Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head.

Wednesday, Oct. 12

The Town of La Plata Design Review Board will be 9 a.m. at town hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata.

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