Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Ongoing

Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living, LLC will host Reminiscing Cafe 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays at the facility, 4018 Blackbird Court, Waldorf. Event is for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For more information, call 301-638-3194.

Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chickfil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet and network with other veterans in your community. Theme through end of April will be “Do You Need Help In Preparing To File Your Claim and Am I Eligible For Benefits?”. Complimentary cup of coffee. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Pomfret Way-of-Life Al-Anon Family Group and Alateen will meet 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, 4950 Saint Joseph Way, Pomfret. For more information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.

Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. Learn what is happening in the community and how to help by volunteering services to build ramps, support children activities, and many other community needs. Breakfast after meeting; cost $5. For more information, contact Carol Cox, 301-758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.

Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Meet and network with other veterans in your community. Theme through end of April will be “Do You Need Help In Preparing To File Your Claim and Am I Eligible For Benefits?”. Complimentary cup of coffee. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold bingo on Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-934-8221. Southern Maryland Brain Injury Support

Group will meet 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Spring Dell Center, 6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata. For more information, call Jerry, 301-753-6335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920.

Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family Group will meet 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Lifestream Church Of The Nazarene, 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. For more information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666. Tryouts for Southern Maryland Velocity

13U travel baseball team will be held 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 8275 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville. The team will welcome players every Friday who wish to tryout until slots are filled. For more information, go to www.smdvelocity.org or email smdvelocity@aol.com.

VConnections will host Veteran Women and Family Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. Meet with fellow women veterans in your community. Theme through the end of April will be “Q&A on Servicewomen Benefits and HealthCare.” Complimentary cup of coffee. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. Themes through end of April will be “Getting To Know Your Charlotte Hall Veterans” and “Do You Need Help In Preparing To File Your Claim and Am I Eligible For Benefits?”. Complimentary cup of coffee. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

Maryland Choral Society will hold a citrus fruit sale fundraiser through Feb. 22. Order pick-up will be 2-7 p.m. Feb. 24 or 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 25 at Bethany Christian Church, 7128 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. To place a fruit order, go to www.lbg.org; enter account number “MD11224”. For more information,

contact Nancy at 301-6438882 or nancyaernest@gmail.com.

Employer registration for CSM Tri-County Job and Career Fair is open through March 10. Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Space is limited. Employer registration fee $175. To register or for more information, go to www.csmd.edu/jobfair or call 301-934-7569.

Job seeker registration for CSM Tri-County Job and Career Fair opens Feb. 22 for area residents planning to attend. Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Registration is free and recommended. Go to www.csmd.edu/jobfair or call 301-934-7569. The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, call Gary at 240-434-8490.

Friday, Feb. 17

American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $13. For more information, call 301-2743522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold Barn Owl Prowl field trip 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at a private farm, Charles County. Hike to look and listen for the rare, year-round resident owl of Southern Maryland, the Barn Owl. Bring a mug for hot chocolate. The exact meeting location will be given at registration. Suggested donation $5 per person. RSVP to Mike, 240-7655192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com.

Harry White Wilmer Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will hold baby back rib dinner 5-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Post, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. Menu will include 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. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Winter Open Multimedia Show through March 19 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri- days-Sundays. Reception Feb. 19. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.

Spring Dell Center will host Spirit Night dinner and show 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at James E. Richmond Science Center, 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf. Enjoy a showing of “Wonders of the Artic” in the state-of-the-art 60-foot diameter Digital Dome Classroom, have an opportunity to select a second movie and enjoy special presentations on the 6-foot diameter NOAA Science on a Sphere. Show tickets $5. Dinner $3. For more information, go to www.springdellcenter.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold Meatloaf Dinner 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10. Call 301-645-6331. Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charles County will hold a volunteer kick-off party 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Grille No. 13, 173 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf. To RSVP or for more information, email LaKeysha BoydMoore at lmoore1@alz.org.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Port Tobacco Players will host their annual winter banquet Feb. 18 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post #82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Highlights of the event will be entertainment from the upcoming March musical, Company, announcement of the outcome of elections for the board of directors, and a presentation of the shows, producers and directors for the 2017-2018 season. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free. Reservations with payment are required and must be received by Feb. 10. Reservations may be made over the phone at 301-934-6813, at the theater, online at www. ptplayers.com, or mailed to Winter Banquet Reservation, P.O. Box 2030, La Plata. United Way of Calvert

County will hold annual Corn Hole Throwdown fundraiser 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Greene Turtle, 98 Solomons Island Road S., Prince Frederick. Registration starts 1 p.m. First prize $200 cash and championship trophy; second prize $100 cash. Mens and ladies raffle, 50/50, and drink specials. Cost $25 per player; $50 team of two. Proceeds from event go to United Way of Calvert County to fund numerous health, financial stability, and education programs that support families in need in the Calvert County community. To pre-register or for more information, call 443-975-1105 or go to www.unitedwaycalvert.org/events. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold Great Backyard Bird Count 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18. Meet at Indian Head Rail Trail, 10390 Theodore Green Blvd., White Plains. No fees. No reservation required. For more informa- tion, go to www.birdcount.org. American Legion Post 293 will hold Texas Hold-em Tournament 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at VFW Post 8810/ American Legion Post 293, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Sign-up 5:45 p.m. Buy-in $100. Call 301-645-6331.

Sunday, Feb. 19

American Legion Post 238 will serve breakfast 9-11 a.m. Feb. 19 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $6. Public invited. For more information, call 301-2743522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. American Legion Post 238 will hold Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. Feb. 19 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. St. Joseph’s Community

Center will host Bingo 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at the center, 40610 Kavanagh Road, Mechanicsville. Hall open 11 a.m. for food. Dinners will be available for purchase. For more information, call the center, 301-475-5911; or Marion, 301-475-1955.

Monday, Feb. 20

CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery will display Jim Arendt “Selvage” exhibit through March 9 at the gallery, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road. Art exhibition about our changing relationship with labor. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free. For more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/arts. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Southern Maryland, will host “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention” 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick. Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide and how we can help prevent it together. Presented by Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Free. Open to public. For information, call 240-254-2636 or go to www.namisomd.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Archbishop Neale School will host STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Showcase Night 6:30-8:00 p.m. Feb. 21 at the school, gymnasium, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. Visitors will see what the school’s students are accomplishing in these areas. For information, call the school, 301-934-9595. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Parenting Skills Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will host Open Spaces 2-6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for youth ages 1624 who are not in school and are unemployed. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.

VFW Post 8810 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331. CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office will host Documentary Screening and Discussion of “13th” for Black History Month 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 21 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room BI-113E, 8730 Mitchell Road. The film looks at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality and injustice toward African Americans.”13th” is a documentary directed by Ava DuVernay. For information, call 301-870-3008, ext. 7659 or go to http:// www.csmd.edu/about/ institutional-equity-and-diversity/. Charles County Branch of NAACP will hold a meeting of its General Body 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the ReMax Building, White Plains. Darrell Brown, director of economic development, will share statistics regarding minority businesses in Charles County; and discuss minority recruitment efforts. For more information, call Janice Wilson, 240-427-5131.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for middle and high school students who need some guidance with managing their emotions. For more information, call 301-6451837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold Members Meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331.

Thursday, Feb. 23

CSM Theatre will present “Blood Relations” through Feb. 25 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road. Show times 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; 8 p.m. Feb. 24; 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Based on the true story of Lizzie Borden. Tickets $15 adults; $12 military, seniors and youth. For tickets or more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/arts.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Port Tobacco Chapter, will sponsor a DNA program 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4560 Padgett Road, White Plains. Speaker, Bob McLaren, will help us make sense of using DNA results in our family history. For more information, email PortTobaccoDAR@gmail.com or call 301-392-5827. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 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. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will host Open Spaces 2-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Program for youth ages 16-24 who are not in school and are unemployed. Commu- nity mentors will discuss opportunities for success. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331. CSM Institutional Equity

and Diversity Office will host The Way It Was With Jimmy Bland 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 23 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC Building), Room CC-100, 8730 Mitchell Road. Jimmy Bland, a baseball hall of famer and veteran will share his experiences in the Negro League and Army. Free. Public invited. For information, call 301-870-3008, ext. 7659, or 301-934-7659, or go to http://www.csmd.edu/ about/institutional-equity-and-diversity/.

Friday, Feb. 24

American Legion Post 238 will hold Meatballs with Cheese Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $6. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.

La Plata Lions Club will hold Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 24 at La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road. Cost $10 adults; $5 children 6-12; children 5 and under free. Carryouts will be available. Proceeds benefit Lions supported charitable activities. For tickets or more information, call 301-934-4203. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Winter Open Multimedia Show through March 19 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.

VFW Post 8810 Auxiliary will hold Pan Fried Chicken Dinner 6-8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10. Call 301-6456331.

Saturday, Feb. 25

USA Hockey and Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club will hold Try Hockey For Free clinic 10:15-11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. Kids ages 4-9 are invited to try hockey for free. Bring a helmet and gloves. Skate rental provided. To register online, go to www.tryhockeyforfree.com/7295. For more information, email president@somdsabres.org. Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland will hold Ten Year Celebration 2-4 p.m. Feb. 25 at Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road. Golden retriever lovers invited. For information, call 855477-3728 or go to www. goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org. La Plata Volunteer Fire Department will hold Texas Hold-em Fundraiser Tournament 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the station, 911 Washington Ave. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Cost $125 for $10,000 in chips. Must be 21 years or older to play. Cash only. For reservations or more information, call 301-609-7500.

Sunday, Feb. 26

American Legion Post 238 will hold Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Signup 11 a.m. For more information, call 301-2743522.