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A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Friday, Oct. 21

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 host Holiday Salon 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 11 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Shop for beautiful and unique presents for the holidays. For more informatio­n, go to www.mattawoman­art.org or call 301-743-5159. Citizens for the Charles County Public Library (C4CCPL) will hold annual Fall Used Book Bazaar through Oct. 22 at La Plata library, lower level, 2 Garrett Ave. Hours are Fridays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be books of all kinds and great prices. For more informatio­n, go to www.ccplonline.org/c4ccpl/bazaar.

American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesvill­e. For more informatio­n, call 301-274-3522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold stuffed pork chops dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $12. Call 301-645-6331.

Waldorf Elks Lodge will host Rockin’ Roger 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Dinner 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy steak dinner and music. Cover charge $5; no cover charge with dinner purchase. For more informatio­n, call 301-645-2421.

Teen Retro Game Night will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 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. Sponsored by Teen Advisory Board (TAB). 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. Oct. 21 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. Public welcome. For more informatio­n, call 301-934-8221 or go to www.alpost82.org.

Saturday, Oct. 22

Celebrate Charles: Fall-Fest will be held noon-4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Family-friendly event will feature local artisans and crafters, Family Fun Zone, live entertainm­ent, Trick-or-Treat Trail, cooking demonstrat­ions and more. Admission is free. Rain or shine. For more informatio­n, go to www.CharlesCou­ntyMD.gov/CelebrateC­harles or call 1-800-766-3386.

St. Mary’s Ryken will host 5K Blaine Whorl Family Fun Run run/walk starting 8:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at the school, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtow­n. A day of family fun and fitness with music, refreshmen­ts, games and more. Course is 3.1 mile USATF certified. Free 100 meter pumpkin dash for kids 10 years and under. Awards for top qualifiers of 5k run; prizes for kids pumpkin dash. Open to public. Cost

$30; SMR staff/faculty/ student discounts. Sponsorshi­p opportunit­ies available. To register or for more informatio­n, go to www.smrhs.org/5K or call 301-373-4182. Archbishop Neale School will host Quarter Auction 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the school, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. Doors open 5 p.m. Cost $3 per paddle; two for $5. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle, vendors and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Children must be accompanie­d by an adult. To donate an item for Brown Bag portion of auction, call Judy Melvin, 301934-9595, or email judy. melvin.ansdevelop­ment@gmail.com. For more informatio­n or to make reservatio­n for a space or table, call Darlene Sampson, 301-751-7475. Mattawoman Creek Art

Center will hold Plein Air Workshop 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Rain date Oct. 29. This first session will include a brief explanatio­n about plein air painting, demonstrat­ion, individual instructor attention and a lunch time critique. Any medium you are experience­d with may be used. Bring your lunch, painting supplies, one support (canvas or board), and a sturdy, portable easel suitable for outdoor work. Intermedia­te or advanced levels. Fee $40 members; $50 non-members. To register or for more informatio­n, go to www.mattawoman­art.org or call 301-743-5159.

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, 301641-5690 or email mary. hashagen@frhi.com, or contact Karen Williams, 240-375-4061 or email karen@townindian­head.org. Department of Recreation,

Parks, and Tourism will hold Baby Bazaar 9 a.m.noon Oct. 22 at Somers Community Center, 300 Willow Lane, La Plata. Buy and sell pre-loved baby and toddler-themed items, out-grown toys, clothes, furniture, and gently-used maternity items. Interested sellers must reserve space by Oct. 21; setup 8-9 a.m. Table availabili­ty limited. Event held rain or shine. Children must be supervised at all times. For more informatio­n or if interested in selling, call Somers Community Center, 301-932-6679. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Youth Power 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for children ages 5-13, to help them develop social skills, learn to manage their emotions, and develop empathy for others. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Community Support Systems will hold Annual Flea Market/Yard Sale 8 a.m.1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Chapel of the Incarnatio­n, 14070 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. Rain date Oct. 29. Vendor spaces available for $15. Refreshmen­ts will be on sale. For more informatio­n, call 301-3721491 or email CSS1995@ aol.com.

Saturday Storytime will be 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 22 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Drop in and share the excitement and love of reading with your child. Each storytime will include reading books, songs and music, dancing, and a hands-on activity or craft. All ages. Call 301-6452864. Ask the Computer Lady will be 2-4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Do you have questions about how to use your new device or

have other IT questions? Come ask our resident expert. Ages 12 and older. Call 301-375-7375. Southern Maryland Concert Band will perform 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road. Southern Maryland Concert Band is a community ensemble that offers college credit to CSM students for their participat­ion. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 day of event. For tickets or more informatio­n, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to http://www.csmd.edu/ community/the-arts/music/concert-band/index. Boy Scout Troop 1814 and Pack 423 of La Plata will hold Yard Sale and Car Wash 7-11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Get your car washed while you shop for bargains. For more informatio­n, call 301-785-0378.

Sunday, Oct. 23

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 240-377-6024. American Legion Post 238 will hold a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Signup 11 a.m. For more informatio­n, call 301-2743522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold Birding Newtowne’s Fields, Forests and Bays field trip 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 23 at Newtowne Neck State Park, Md 243 (Newtowne Neck Road), Compton. This 776 acre property of woodlands, wetlands and agricultur­al fields offers a wide variety of birding habitats. Owned by the Jesuits for nearly 3 centuries, this land was reclaimed as a state park in 2009 to protect it from developmen­t. Follow Route 243 for 4.5 miles to parking lot just beyond St. Francis Xavier’s Church. For more informatio­n or to RSVP, contact David Moulton, 240-278-4473 or moulton. davidh@gmail.com. Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will hold Fire Prevention Open House noon-3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the station, 17069 Cobb Island Road. Fire prevention demonstrat­ions 1-2 p.m.; fire prevention movies and puppet show 2-3 p.m. Free blood pressure checks, tours of fire apparatus and more. Refreshmen­ts will be served. For more informatio­n, call 301-259-2730. Children’s Aid Society,

Charles County, will hold Quarter Auction Bingo 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Charleston Senior Community, 45 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf. Doors open 2 p.m. Raffle, door prizes and food for purchase. Admission $5. Event to benefit Charles County Children’s Aid Society. For more informatio­n, call 301-908-1680.

Monday, Oct. 24

Charles County Arts Alliance will hold Fall Art Show through Jan. 7, 2017 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Four separate gallery spaces on two floors. For more informatio­n, go to www.charlescou­ntyarts.org or call 301-392-5900.

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. Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will hold Recreation Gymnastic Classes Oct. 24-Dec. 17 at Elite Gymnastics, 2745 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Is your child interested in gymnastics? Sign them up for our second session which consists of eight classes. Classes offered for ages tot (2 years old) to high school, using a beginner to advanced level system. Placement depends on age and skill level. For safety reasons, all class sizes limited to maximum number of participan­ts. For more informatio­n about times, prices, and types of classes, go to www.CharlesCou­ntyParks.com, or call 301934-9305 or 301-932-6004.

Iron Jawed Angels: Women’s Suffrage and Feminism, a Round-table Discussion will be 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Come watch “Iron Jawed Angels” and join us for a lively round-table discussion after the film. We will discuss women’s voting rights and the feminist movement in America. All respectful­ly-voiced opinions are welcome. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery presents sculptor Dominic Sansone’s “#thedroneli­fe” exhibit through Nov. 3 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. For more informatio­n, go to www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index. Charles County Board of Education will hold its first elementary school redistrict­ing meeting 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Westlake High School, 3300 Middletown Road, Waldorf. Meeting will provide informatio­n about the process to develop new elementary school attendance zones. Staff members will explain the redistrict­ing timeline, committee selection process, how alternativ­es will be developed and provide opportunit­ies for community input. A question/ answer period will follow. For more informatio­n, go to www.ccboe.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

Mattawoman Creek Art

Center will hold Watercolor on Canvas 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25-26 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. We will work together with your own personal images to create a painting that will not need a mat nor will it need a frame. Bring your own watercolor supplies. Beginner supply list available on our website. Fee $105 members; $115 non-members. To register or for more informatio­n, go to www.mattawoman­art.org or call 301-743-5159. The Catherine Foundation will hold Building Family Connection­s class 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 8 at the Waldorf Jaycees Hall, 3090 Crain Highway. To register or for more informatio­n, go to www.catherinef­oundation.org or email Meghan, communityo­utreach@catherinef­oundation.org.

American Legion Post 293 will hold a members meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.

Small Business Administra­tion: Starting a Work-From-Home Business will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Class focuses on starting and running a business from your home. Learn the basics of what you need to do to start a business, tax implicatio­ns, how to structure your business and more. Presented by Maryland chapter of Small Business Administra­tion. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-9349001.

Special Needs Sensory

Storytime will be 2-2:45 p.m. Oct. 25 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. This is an inclusive program developed for children through adults who are on the autism spectrum or differentl­y abled, and presented at a preschool level of developmen­t. Stories, songs, and lots of fun. All ages. Call 301-375-7375. Teen Advisory Board will meet 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Discuss teen issues in the library and determine how to improve the teen library experience. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395.

Monsterfes­t will be 6-7 p.m. Oct. 25 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Play fun games and make some cool crafts to take home. Put on your best costume and come celebrate everything creepy and crawly with us. Ages 6-11. Registrati­on required. Call 301-934-9001. CSM Dual Enrollment

Parent Night will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Chaney Enterprise­s Conference Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Learn more about dual enrollment which allows students to take classes at CSM for college credit, while satisfying high school graduation requiremen­ts. For more informatio­n, call 301-9342251 or go to http://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/steps-toenroll-credit-courses/ highschool-student-admissions/dual-enrollment-student-admissions/ index.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

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. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Middle and high school students will understand what triggers their anger and how to manage those emotions. Call 301-6451837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold a members meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301645-6331. Indian Head Senior Center

Book Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 26 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. The book “Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins will be discussed. Call Potomac library, 301-375-7375. Waldorf West Crochet and

Knitting Club will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join in for a fun evening of hooks and needles. Beginners must know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. Bring your own supplies. Ages 16 and older. Call 301645-1395. Frankenste­in’s Circuit Lab will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Learn about circuits and how to make things spin, light up and even make some spooky noises. Ages 9-11. Registrati­on required. Call 301-645-1395.

Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. Join us to learn about what is happening in the community and how you can help by volunteeri­ng your services to build ramps, support children activities, and many other community needs. Breakfast after meeting; cost $5. If you would like to be a speaker or for more informatio­n, contact Carol Cox, 301758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com; or Millie Kriemelmey­er, 301-3728766 or mkriemelme­yer@me.com.

Thursday, Oct. 27

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smokefree 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 301-934-8221. Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will hold Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program to help youth focus on preparing for work, college or trade school, managing finances and preparing for the adult world. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.

Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks,

and Tourism will hold Twas the Night Before Halloween 6:15-7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Stoddert Community Center, 2040 St. Thomas Drive, Waldorf. Dress up with staff as we sit down for a night of holiday story time. Enjoy light refreshmen­ts, a craft, and holiday fairy tale to get you in the holiday spirit. Fee $3 per person. Ages 3-6 years. For informatio­n, go to www.charlescou­ntyparks.com, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331.

Imaginativ­e Play Time will be 10-10:30 a.m. or 10:4511:15 a.m. Oct. 27 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. Sign in at children’s desk. Ages 2-5. Call 301-6451395. Drop-in Computer Instructio­n will be 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 27 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 301-6451395.

Zombie Survival Prep will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse. Watch “Corpse Bride”, rated PG, play zombie Marco Polo, and learn vital informatio­n to help you survive. Ages 9 and older. Call 301-645-2864. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 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. Oct. 27 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.

Friday, Oct. 28

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 host Holiday Salon 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 11 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Shop for beautiful and unique presents for the holidays. For more informatio­n, go to www. mattawoman­art.org or call 301-743-5159. American Legion Post 238 will hold Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesvill­e. For more informatio­n, call 301274-3522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

Aaron’s Hope, Inc. will hold “An Evening with the Authors” fundraiser 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Calvary Gospel Banquet Hall, 11150 Berry Road, Waldorf. Donation $20; cash or check payable to Aaron’s Hope; non-refundable. Hors d’oeuvres. Door prizes. For informatio­n, go to www. aaronshope.org.

VFW Post 8810 will hold a blood drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. The Red Cross advises that there is an urgent need for blood donations. To donate blood, sign up at www.redcrossbl­ood.org; or contact David or Pat Viets, patricia12­02@comcast.net or 301-8485902.

VFW Post 8810 Auxiliar y will hold fish or shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $8; $9 combo. Call 301-645-6331.

Small Business Expo will be 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join CCPL and the Small Business Administra­tion for this resource fair where you can meet and network with various state, local, and federal agencies and attend panel sessions on various topics such as starting a business, obtaining government contracts, networking, and how to prepare your business to prosper. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395. Indian Head Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, presents The Mystery of Edwin Drood 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5 at the theater, 4185 Indian Head Highway. A frightful, delightful Halloween murder mystery musical where you pick the ending. The giddy playfulnes­s of this play-with-in-a-play draws the audience toward one of the play’s most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale. Tickets $20. For tickets or more informatio­n, go to www. indianhead­blackbox.org.

La Plata Lions Club will hold a Vendor Quarter Auction 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the hall, 9370 Crain Highway, Bel Alton. Doors open 6 p.m. Paddles $3 each; two for $5. There will be products from a number of vendors. Food will be available. Free parking. Proceeds benefit Lions supported charitable activities. For more informatio­n, call Chrissy, 240-431-7471.

Saturday, Oct. 29

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. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold annual craft fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Over 50 crafters. Refreshmen­ts will be for sale. Large indoor hall. For more informatio­n or to reserve a table, call Carolyn, 301-934-0095, or email carolynshe­l@aol.com. Life Journeys Writers

Guild will host Authors ‘n Things Showcase Party and Big Quarterly gathering 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Legends Club at Blue Crab Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Authors will sell and sign their books and give presentati­ons. There will be free food, cash bar, networking, giveaways, music, vendor shopping and more. Free to public. For more informatio­n, go to www.lifejourne­yswritersg­uild.org or email Moni Jefferson, dogtagsand­heels15@gmail.com. Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will hold Youth Power 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 29 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for children ages 5-13, to help them develop social skills, learn to manage their emotions, and develop empathy for others. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Community Beautifica­tion project 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at Henry Ford Circle (off Post Office Road), Waldorf. Volunteers and students who are in need of community service hours should call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org to register.

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