Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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Friday, Nov. 18
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 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.
Spring Dell Center will hold annual auction and dinner Nov. 18 at the Jaycees Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Doors open 5 p.m. Tickets cost $40; $50 at door. Ticket purchase includes buffet dinner and opportunity to bid in silent and live auctions. Items include antiques, Disney Hopper passes, artwork, furniture, home décor, landscaping equipment, event tickets, sports memorabilia, and more. Event helps provide funding for organization’s programs connecting people with disabilities to the community and employment throughout Charles County. For more information, call 301-934-4561 or go to www. springdellcenter.org.
American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Harry White Wilmer Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will hold Baby Back Rib Dinner 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the post, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Menu includes half slab 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.
Beginning Resume Writing will be 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Learn to create a simple, eye-catching resume to land your next job. You will leave this session with your resume in hand and know where to go to get free on-line help in creating new ones. Participants must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and be able to use a mouse. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375. Indian Head Black Box Theatre and The Port Tobacco Players presents “God of Carnage” 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at Indian Head Black Box Theatre, 4185 Indian Head Highway. Additional shows 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3; 8 p.m. Dec. 9-10. A playground altercation between 11-year old boys brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the evening progresses, and the rum flows, the gloves quickly come off. Cost $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and military. Show contains mature language. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to www.ptplayers.com or www. indianheadblackbox.org.
University of Maryland Extension is accepting applications for the Master Gardener Basic Training Course to be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m., Feb. 2-April 6, 2017, at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Priority deadline for application
is Dec. 5. Course will cover topics such as botany, ecology, soil science, entomology, vegetable gardening, ornamentals and more. Cost $175 per person; includes Master Gardener Handbook and course materials. Space is limited. For an application form or for more information, go to www.go.umd.edu/becomemg, or contact Luke Gustafson at lng@umd.edu or 301934-5403.
AMVETS Post 13 will hold Chili Dinner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Dinner will be served with rice, corn bread, salad and dessert. Cost $8. Call 301-645-6331.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Managing Emotions 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 19 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. Nov. 19 at Henry Ford Circle (off Post Office Road), Waldorf. Volunteers and students who are in need of community service hours should call 301-6451837 or email info@tcysb. org to register. CSM Benny C. Morgan Recital Series: Hannah Baslee, mezzo-soprano will perform 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A., Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road. For more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold a field trip 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 19 at Mattawoman Wildlands, Marbury. Meet up 7:45 a.m. at Lackey High School parking lot, 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head. Program will be “Early waterfowl and late migrants on the George Wilmot Trail.” This will be a joint trip with Audubon Naturalist Society and Southern Maryland Audubon Society. We usually expect large concentrations of waterfowl on Mattawoman Creek, along with songbirds, woodpeckers and raptors. Bring waterproof shoes or low boots. Dress for possible wind. Be prepared for one-mile walk to and from the head of the trail and a half-mile walk on uneven forest trail. For more information or to make reservation, contact
Lynne Wheeler, 301-7518097 or email comstockel@aol.com.
Southern Maryland Out of the Darkness Walk and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Maryland Chapter, will host International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 13500 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine. This is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. For more information, go to afsp.org/survivorday, call 301-751-8781, or email survivordaysomd@gmail.com. VFW Post 8810 will hold Texas Hold-em Tournament 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Sign up 5:45 p.m. Buy-in $100. Call 301-645-6331. Dino Fest will be 2-3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Take a picture with a dinosaur, learn dino facts, play dino games, and create dino themed crafts. Participant will even get to dig for dinosaur bones in the library. Ages 6-11. Call 301-3757375.
La Plata VFD, 911 Washington Ave, La Plata, will host a Texas Holdem Fundraiser Tournament Saturday, Nov. 19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $125 cash only. Must be 21 years old to play. Call 301-609-7500 or e-mail Lynn Gilroy at lynngilroy@verizon.net for reservations. Life Journeys Writers Guild
will host Nuts & Bolts Gathering 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Legends Club at Blue Crab Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Listen and critique some great reads from LJWG members, gain valuable industry news, networking, and more. Event will feature a surprise guest. Refreshments. Cash bar. Free admission. Public invited. For more informa- tion, go to www.lifejourneyswritersguild.org or call Yvonne Medley, 240-545-5594. Indian Head Moose Lodge
will host Rob Atchinson Benefit Dinner 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the lodge, 11 Town St. Steak and shrimp dinner with sides; cost $25 per person. Event will benefit Rob Atchinson who is battling esophageal cancer. To make a reservation, call the lodge after 3 p.m. and by Nov. 17 at 301-743-7555. John Hanson Middle School
PTSO will host a Vendor Show 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the school, 3165 John Hanson Drive, Waldorf. Event will feature unique crafters and local vendors Mary Kay, Lula Roe, Plexus, Ravens Ribbons, Pretty Fit Fitness, Janet’s Homemade Candies, Origami Owl, Tastefully Simply, Beauty Blooms, Perfectly Posh, Thirty-One, Candy Bouquets, Touchstone Crystals, TraciLynn Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Paporozi, Popcorn Moma, Rodan & Fields, Jamberry nails, BathFitters, Scribbles in Stitches and more. Hourly door prizes. Concessions will be available for purchase. Interested vendors or for more information, email johnhansonptso@hotmail.com or call 240577-5273.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Mattawoman Creek Art
Center will host Holiday Tea 1-4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Enjoy scrumptious delights and shop the Holiday Show. Free; donations appreciated. For more information, go to www.mattawomanart.org or call 301-743-5159. St. Mary’s Ryken High
School will host Fall Open House noon Nov. 20 at the school, Romuald Hall on the lower campus, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leon- ardtown. Open house and campus tours. Events include: Coffee with Administrators, Admissions Presentation, Student-Led Campus Tours, and Q & A Session with SMR Lead- ership. For more information and to RSVP, email the admissions office at admissions@smrhs.org or go to www.smrhs.org/ admissions. American Legion Post 238
will hold Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. Nov. 20 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.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold Annual Fall Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the firehouse social hall, 24801 Three Notch Road. Handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, art, decorations, pictures, wood carvings, decorative lights, Christmas items, floral arrangements, wreaths, ornaments, and more. Bake sale. Food and refreshments will be for sale. Free admission. For more information, call Leone Gatton, 301-3732221.
Willing Helpers Society will host pre-Thanksgiving Day dinner 3-6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Willing Helpers Society Hall, 1002 Washington Ave., La Plata. Free to the public. For more information, call Mark, 443-871-7956, or Barbara, 240-346-7765.
Monday, Nov. 21
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. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will hold Free Space 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday through Dec. 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Wal- dorf. Program for youth ages 16-24 who are not in school and unemployed. Community mentors will discuss opportunities for success. There will be workshops 6-7:30 p.m. on designated evenings. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 where youth who have offended others will explore the impact of their actions and how they could make a positive con- tribution to their community. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. CSM Tony Hungerford
Memorial Art Gallery will exhibit “Impermanence of Knowledge” through Dec. 8 at College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Gallery hours Mon.Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibition will feature the photography of Gregory T. Davis. For more information, go to www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/ hungerford-gallery/ index. Waldorf Anxiety and Depression Support Group will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Group meets Mondays. For more information or to sign up, go to https:// www.meetup.com/.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Southern MD CPR & First
Aid Training will offer CPR, AED & First Aid Training (Adult, Child & Infant) 5-9 p.m. Nov. 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. American Legion Post 293 will hold a member meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331. Prehistoric Dino Story Time
will be 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 22 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Come enjoy stories, rhymes, felt boards, crafts and songs all about dinosaurs, plus a dino egg hunt. Ages 3-5. Call 301-375-7375. Evening Story Time Yoga will be 6-6:45 p.m. Nov. 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. This is an introduction to Yoga for young children in a playful and imaginative way. Have fun, get energized, and mimic nature and the world around you using your own body. Open to children and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. All ages. Call 301-645-1395. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 to help youth ages 16-24 focus on preparing for work, college or trade school, managing finances and preparing for the adult world. Call 301-6451837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Wednesday, Nov. 23
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.
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.
AMVETS Post 13 will hold a member meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331. Indian Head Senior Center
Book Club will meet 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 23 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. The book “Inside the O’Briens” by Lisa Genova will be discussed. Call Potomac library, 301375-7375. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Anger Management for middle and high school students, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
Friday, Nov. 25
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 301-7435159 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. Nov. 25 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For more information, call 301-2743522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Port Tobacco Players
presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18 at the theater, 508 Charles Street, La Plata. Thursday performances will be 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs. White Christmas is an uplifting musical for the whole family. Cost $18 adults; $15 seniors, students and military. For tickets or more information, go to www.ptplayers.com or call box office, 301-932-6819. University of Maryland Extension is accepting applications for the Master Gardener Basic Training Course to be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m., Feb. 2-April 6, 2017, at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Priority deadline for application is Dec. 5. Course will cover topics such as botany, ecology, soil science, entomology, vegetable gardening, ornamentals and more. Cost $175 per person; includes Master Gardener Handbook and course materials. Space is limited. For an application form or for more information, go to www.go.umd.edu/becomemg, or contact Luke Gustafson at lng@umd.edu or 301-934-5403.
Boy Scout Troop 1814 of La Plata will sell Christmas trees noon-8 p.m. Nov. 25 next to the Baldus Building at 115 Charles Street, La Plata. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and 4-8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays. Open 4-8 p.m. every weeknight starting Dec. 12. Call 443277-0197.