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. Wednesday, Nov. 2
Free Identity Theft Information Workshop will be held 6-7 p.m. Nov. 2 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. To register, go to https:// eventbrite.com/e/identity-theft-information-workshop-tickets-26864428228. For more information, call 571-337-3588.
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.
Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold its monthly meeting 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse. 8430 Commerce Street. Topic will be “Native grassland restoration, management and avian studies at the Chester River Research Station.” Program hosted by Port Tobacco River Conservancy. Field ecologist Dan Small will discuss his latest efforts in working with landowners to add habitat to their land that will be beneficial for grassland birds as well as helping to improve water quality. For more information, contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097 or comstockel@aol.com. Southern Maryland Tri-County Community
Action Committee will take applications for energy assistance 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Health Partners, 3070 Crain Highway, Suite 101, Waldorf. Applicants may bring completed applications with the required documents or complete applications on site that day. For more information, call 301-274-4474, ext. 200.
Homeschool STEAM Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 2 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Early-elementary age homeschool students meet to do a fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activity. This month learn about Engineering with a bridge building project. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.
Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold its monthly meeting 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce St. Hosted by Port Tobacco River Conservancy. Program will be “Native grassland restoration, management and avian studies at the Chester River Research Station.” Field ecologist Dan Small will also discuss his latest efforts in working with landowners to add habitat to their land that will be beneficial for grassland birds as well as helping to improve water quality. For more information, contact Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097 or email comstockel@aol.com.
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, 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@me.com.
Senior Services of Charles County will hold bingo 9:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Waldorf Senior Center, Waldorf Jaycees building, 3092 Crain Highway. Hosted by Senior Services, a non-profit United Way partner agency “Caring for Those Who Cared for You.” For information, call 301-6384420. CSM Piscataway Connections Exhibit
Opening Ceremony will be 6-8 p.m. Nov. 2 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Join CSM as it celebrates the opening of the Piscataway Connec-
tions Exhibit in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. The ceremony will feature Piscataway Conoy Tribal Dancers and Drum. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3-4 in BI Room 124. View unique tribal artifacts. For more information, email mmaddox2@csmd.edu or call 301-934-7659. American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 293 will hold a member meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.
Thursday, Nov. 3
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. Nov. 3 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. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will hold Youth Resource Fair 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. High school students and other youth ages 16-24 will receive information on furthering their education (college or a certificate program), work place readiness, and employment opportunities. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee will take applications for energy assistance 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Ave., La Plata. Applicants may bring completed applications
with the required documents or complete applications on site that day. For more information, call 301-274-4474, ext. 200. Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland
will present a conference 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Building B. Conference sessions will focus on workplace communication, the future of Human Resources, talent acquisition strategies, and leadership. Cost $100 members; $125 non-mem- bers; cost includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, go to http://hrasmonline.shrm. org. Once registered, payment is required if cancellation is made after deadline date. Charles Regional Medical
Center Foundation will host “Raising Money Savvy Kids” seminar 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, Nagula Conference Center, 5 Garrett Ave., La Plata. Attendees will learn ways to prepare children to be ready to carry wealth and assets forward while providing them with strong values and a perspective of their own. Free event; seating limited. Pre-registration required. To register or for more information, contact Kay Messick, 301-609-4132 or email ksimpson2@umm. edu. Clark Center Book Discussion will be 1-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. This month “The Escape” by David Baldacci will be discussed. Call La Plata library 301-934-9001. Early Dismissal Game Day
will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 6-18. Call 301-645-2864. Homeschool S.T.E.A.M. Club
will meet 2-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Early-elementary age homeschool students meet to do a fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activity. This month learn about engineering with a bridge building project. Ages 5-9. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Thanksgiving Food Through
the Centuries will be 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Learn how Thanks- giving has transformed itself over time from the celebration of Harvest Home, as it was called in 1621 by the settlers at Plymouth Plantation, and been influenced by such prominent figures in American history as George Washington, women’s magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Presentation will be followed by samples of Thanksgiving food from four centuries. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and
Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Wal- dorf. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. CSM Piscataway Connections Exhibit Speaker Series will be 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Room 104, 8730 Mitchell Road. Join CSM as it celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Mel Proctor will review Piscataway Conoy history from the time of contact with Europeans to today. Brenda Harley will introduce attendees to various factors involved in Piscataway Conoy Indian history. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3-4 in BI Room 124. View unique tribal ar- tifacts. For more information, email mmaddox2@ csmd.edu or call 301-9347659.
American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Menu a la carte. Call 301-645-6331.
Friday, Nov. 4
American Legion Post 82 will hold steak and shrimp dinner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $15 for steak or shrimp; $18 for combination. Call 301-934-8221.
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. Call 301743-5159 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. Indian Head Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre,
presents The Mystery of Edwin Drood 8 p.m. 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 playwithin-a-play draws the au- dience 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.
St. Joseph Church will host quarter auction 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Prizes from vendors
Origami Owl, Longaberger, Tupperware, Avon, Celebrating Home, Pampered Chef, Thirty One and more. Paddles $3 each; two for $5. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and Social Concerns. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Women’s Group. For more information or to re- serve a table, call Valerie Seward, 240-416-4224. American Legion Post 238
will hold Seafood Dinner 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Dinner will feature oysters. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Society for the Restoration
of Port Tobacco presents Thanksgiving through the Years 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at Historic Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce St. Joyce White’s “Taste of History” program will include presentations and tastings from Thanksgiving year 1621 through present time. Tickets $15; all-inclusive. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to restoreporttobacco. wordpress.com, select “First Fridays and Other Events” menu, scroll down to locate event; email keechjoyce@aol. com; or call Mary Fenton, 301-375-7892.
Minecraft for Kids will be 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Registration required. Ages 6-11. Call 301-934-9001. Southern Maryland Women’s League will hold annual Women of Impact Awards Ceremony and Dinner and Silent Auction 6-10 p.m. Nov. 4 at Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway. Tickets $45. Event will recognize and pay tribute to girls and women who accomplish extraordinary things with- in the Southern Maryland community. For tickets or more information, go to https://www.smwl.org or Facebook page www/ facebook.com/SoMDWomensLeague.
American Legion Riders 293
will hold Lasagna Dinner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10. Call 301-645-6331.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit
93 will hold Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Event is a fundraiser to benefit veterans. For more information, email fralafra93@ md.metrocast.net or call 301-481-9655. American Legion Post 238
will hold a Skeet and Turkey Shoot Nov. 5 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Skeet shoot signup 7 a.m.; shoot starts 9 a.m. Turkey shoot signup 11 a.m.; shoot starts 1 p.m. For more information, call 301-274-3522, or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department will hold Bull and Oyster Roast 2-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the station, 4260 Port Tobacco Road. All-you-can-eat pit beef, raw oysters, scalded oysters, cole slaw, green beans, mac & cheese, and drinks. Ages 13 and older cost $25 in advance; $35 at door. Ages 6-12 cost $10 in advance; $15 at door. Ages 5 and under free. For tickets or information, call 301-743-2115, email info@nvfdco4.com, or go to www.nvfdco4.com. Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department will host a spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. Nov. 5 with all-you-can-eat spaghetti with or without meatballs, garlic bread, salad, beverages and desserts available for purchase. For more information, call 240-320-4381. Brandywine American Legion Post 227 will host Vendor/Crafter Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the post, 13505 Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Brandywine. Chili, hot dogs, barbecue, chips, soda and water will be for sale. For more information, call 301-782-7371.