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. For seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For 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. 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 information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service will offer free foreclosure legal advice the first Wednesday of each month at Charles County Public Law Library, 200 Charles St., La Plata. These are one-on-one online sessions with an experienced attorney. The library is located in the basement of the Circuit Court for Charles County; entrance to the building is on Washington Ave. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Law Library at 301-932-3322.
Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, contact Carol Cox, 301758-3082 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. For information, go to www. vconnections.org. Charles County Professional Civitan Club
will meet 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Golden Corral, 2800 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, contact George Hawley, 240-367-6489 or planit4ueventplanning@gmail.com.
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 information, call 301-9348221. Hope Cancer Support and Prayer Group
will meet 7 pm. the first and third Thursdays of each month at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains. For information, contact Angela Dion at angeladionwriter@gmail.com, or call 301-645-9427. 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 information, call Jerry, 301753-6335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920. Point of Change Jail and Street Ministry Family Ties Support Group will meet 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at New Hope AME Church, 12310 Washington Square, Waldorf. For information, contact Jerald or Kimberly Graham at 443-532-0090 or 301-609-9492, or email pointofchange@hotmail.com. 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 information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800425-2666.
VConnections will host Veteran Women and Family Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For 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. For information, go to www. vconnections.org. CSM Open House at Center for Trades and Energy Training will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through
December at College of Southern Maryland, Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CT Building), 6170 Hughesville Station Place. Free. For information, call 301-539-4730 or go to www.csmd.edu/ about/locations/centerfor-trades-and-energytraining/. Port Tobacco One Room
School will be open for tours Saturdays noon-4 p.m. through Sept. 2 at the school, 7215 Chapel Point Road. Members of the Charles County Retired School Personnel Association will act as hosts. No charge. For information, call Dale Cornette, 301-934-9483. Mount Aventine Manor
House will be open for tours 1-4 p.m. Sundays through the end of October at Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Gates will be open for drive in access. For information, go to www.friendsofchapmansp.org. Charles County Early Childhood Advisory Council is accepting exhibitor and sponsor registrations through July 21 for Early Childhood Day to be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12 at Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Marketplace. Exhibitors invited to provide age-appropriate activities for children between birth and five years of age. Registration information available at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. For more information, contact Alexandra Alexis at 301-934-9305 or AlexisA@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Second (Indian Head)
Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s Second Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division which was formed in France during World War I. For information about the association and our annual reunion on Sept. 13-17 in Arlington, Va., contact Secretary-treasurer Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net, call 224-2251202, or go to www.2ida.org. Charles County Office
of Tourism invites local businesses, artisans, and food establishments to participate in the “Best of Charles County” showcase at 2017 Celebrate Charles: A Fun-Filled Fourth. Event will be held 4:30-9:30 p.m. July 4 at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. To register or for more information, go to www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CelebrateCharles. Nonprofit organizations interested in participating should contact Rachel Ammerman at AmmermaR@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-645-0601. Care Net Pregnancy Center
of Southern Maryland is accepting early registrations through Aug. 25 for its annual Baby Steps 5K Fun Run/Walk to be held 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 9 at St. Mary’s Ryken High School, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown. To register or for more information, go to www. friendsofcnpcsm.org/ babysteps.php. The Charles County Department of Health will be offering its next 8-week free quit smoking program in August 2017. Pre-registration is required.
Call Mary Beth Klick at 301-609-6932 to sign up. Patuxent Voices women’s
a capella group will hold auditions for all voice parts for participating in the fall season and Christmas program. To arrange an audition or for more information, email patuxentvoices@gmail.com or go to www. patuxentvoices.org.
Wednesday, July 19
Humane Society’s Animal
Habitats will be 10 a.m. July 19 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, and 2 p.m. July 19 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Explore the habitats of the animals of Southern Maryland from deer to bats to insects. Presented by Humane Society of Charles County. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call Waldorf West library at 301-645-1395 or P.D. Brown library at 301-645-2864.
Magic with K will be 11 a.m. July 19 at the Charles County Public Library mobile library, Laurel Springs Park, 5940 Radio Station Road, La Plata. Join Magician K as he performs magic tricks, shares funny stories and entertains kids with a healthy, positive message. Ages 2-9.
Senior Trivia Bingo will be 2 p.m. July 19 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. This month we will remember the fun toys and games of years past with trivia bingo. Ages 55 and older. Call 301-934-9001.
Summer of Art Exploration: Painting with Found
Objects will be 2 p.m. July 19 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. We will create one of a kind art works painted with objects we find outside. Ages 6-14. Tickets required. Call 301-3757375.
Think Like An Engineer and Build A Marshmallow
Tower will be 2 p.m. July 19 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Participants will take on the challenge of designing and building a marshmallow tower with mini marshmallows and tooth picks. See if your tower will survive an earthquake. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395. Waldorf West Crochet and
Knitting Club will meet 6 p.m. July 19 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Join us for a fun evening of hooks and needles. Beginners need to know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. Bring your own supplies. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395.
Thursday, July 20
JobSource Mobile Career
Center will be 9 a.m.1 p.m. July 20 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. The center offers employment, reemployment and employers services. ADA accessible. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864. Papitám-Playing and Building in Native America
will be 10 a.m. July 20 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, and 2 p.m. July 20 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Meet, play and learn with local Native Americans. Explore towns, pottery, jewelry and native dance. Participants are introduced to the local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through games, crafts and dance. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call Potomac library at 301-375-7375 or La Plata librar y at 301934-9001.
Mobile Veterans Center will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. The center provides eligible veterans with readjustment counseling services such as individual, family and group counseling, bereavement counseling, military sexual trauma counseling, outreach and education, substance abuse referrals, employment referrals and VBA benefits explanation and referrals. Call 301-645-1395. Bath Bomb Workshop
will be 2 p.m. July 20 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Learn about chemical reactions and create bath bombs that fizz and turn your bath water fun colors. Ages 6-16. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.
Kids Art will be 2 p.m. July 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Using art and our understanding of community, we’ll build a better community and world by promoting positive thinking, recycling and reusing things we find in nature. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-1395.
Roblox Free Play Night will be 6 p.m. July 20 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Join us for a fun night of playing Roblox. Computers available on first come, first served basis. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-3757375. Jazzy Yarns Crochet and
Knitting Class will be 6 p.m. July 20 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Learn the basics or develop your skills in crocheting or knitting. Bring your own supplies. Beginners should bring a skein of yarn and a “J” crochet hook or size 8 or 9 knitting needles. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-6452864.
Comic Book Club will meet 6 p.m. July 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. This month, we will discuss vol. 1 of “DC Rebirth: Harley Quinn-Die Laughing” by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, debate about the best hand to hand combatants in comics, and more. All ages. Call 301-645-1395.
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association, Southern Maryland Chapter, will meet 7 p.m. July 20 at Solomons Volunteer Fire Department, 13150 H.G. Trueman Road. Social hour 6-7 p.m. with food and refreshments available for purchase. There will be a presentation on light tackle fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Open to public. For more information, go to www.mssasmc.com.
Friday, July 21
The Clothes We Wear will be 2 p.m. July 21 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 2-5. Tickets required. Call 301-3757375.
Teen Retro Game Night will be 6 p.m. July 21 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Play a classic video game, Foosball or even a tabletop game with friends. Snacks provided. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395.
Saturday, July 22
Artists’ Reception will be 2 p.m. July 22 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Meet the artists of Waldorf West Gallery. Talk with the creator of your favorite piece. Light refreshments. All
ages. Call 301-645-1395. Lamont’s Entertainment
Complex, 4400 Livingston Road, Pomonkey, will present Jim Bennett debuting his Southern Soul CD 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Admission is $10. For more information, call 301-2830225 or 301-602-6708.
Monday, July 24
Sons of The American Legion
Squadron 82 will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6:30 p.m. July 24 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata.. To schedule a donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org. For information, call 301-934-8221. The Bubble Lady: Sounds
Like Fun will be 10 a.m. July 24 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf; and 2 p.m. July 24 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Do fun experiments with bubbles that will teach about sound and vibration. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call P.D. Brown library at 301-645-2864 or Waldorf West library at 301-6451395. Math Club will meet 2 p.m. July 24 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Discover some tricks you can use in math class while having fun. Ages 9-11. Call 301-934-9001.
Tuesday, July 25
ScienceTellers: Tall Ships
and Pirate Tales will be 2 p.m. July 25 at Potomac Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Set sail on an adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Audience volunteers will help explore the science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure, scientific variables and more. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.
Family Art Night will be 6 p.m. July 25 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Bring the family to do a project that everyone can contribute to. Take home what you make. All ages. Tickets required. Call 301934-9001.
Nerdy Girls Night will be 6 p.m. July 25 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Spend time with your nerdy/ geeky sisters. Ages 12-18. Call 301-645-1395.
Wednesday, July 26
Chris Fascione: Juggling
Funny Stories will be 10 a.m. July 26 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head; 2 p.m. July 26 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf; and 6 p.m. July 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Nationally known story-performer Chris Fascione acts out the best of classical and contemporary children’s literature and folktales in fun-filled, participatory shows for families. Tickets required. Call Potomac library at 301-375-7375, P.D. Brown library at 301-645-2864, or Waldorf West library at 301-645-1395. Indian Head Senior Center
Book Club will meet 11 a.m. July 26 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. The book “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Patrick Phaedra will be discussed. Call Potomac library, 301-3757375. Waldorf West Crochet and
Knitting Club will meet 6 p.m. July 26 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Beginners must know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. Bring your own supplies. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-6451395.
Thursday, July 27
Southern MD CPR and First
Aid Training will offer CPR, AED & First Aid Training 5 p.m. July 27 in Owings. Class includes two year certification (card issued) in adult, child and infant CPR, AED & First Aid training. Intended for non-healthcare provider providers. Open to public. To register or for more information, go to www.somdcpr.com or call 443-481-7796. The Maryland Zoo: Amazing Adaptations will be 2 p.m. July 27 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Discover some adaptations animals have for life in the wild. Use our challenge activities to compare them to our own abilities. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-934-9001.
Raise the Drawbridge will be 2 p.m. July 27 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Make your own castle with a working drawbridge. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.
Kids Art will be 2 p.m. July 27 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Using art and our understanding of community, we’ll build a better community and world by promoting positive thinking, recycling and reusing things we find in nature. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call 301-645-2864.
Speed Networking will be 5:30 p.m. July 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Meet mentors and future employers while learning success tips that could take you to the next level in your career. Attendees will rotate between various business insiders. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395.
Life-Sized Games will be 6 p.m. July 27 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. This month Hi-Ho Cherry-O will be played. All ages. Call 301-3757375.
Film Club for Teens will be 6 p.m. July 27 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Participants will learn and go through the process of writing scripts, pre-production, filming, and post production of movies. Ages 12-18. Call 301-6451395.
Brandywine Lions Club will hold a blood drive 2-7 p.m. July 27 at Baden Fire House, 16608 Brandywine Road. For information, call Bill Teslik at 301-8881666.
Friday, July 28
African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc. and Greater Waldorf
Jaycees will host Unity in the Community Summer Dance 7-11 p.m. July 28 at Greater Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway. Hors d’oeuvres 7:30-8:30 p.m. Event will feature entertainment by a local vocalist and DJ. Tickets $30; deadline July 21. Classy attire. For tickets or more information, call Dorothea Smith at 301-843-2150.
Saturday, July 29
Waldorf Elks Lodge will host All One Quarter Bid Quarter Auction 6 p.m. July 29 at the lodge, 2210 Old Washington Road. Doors open 5 p.m. Tropical drinks, beach music, party props, goodies from the grill, and auction block of over 150 prizes. Prizes valued $25-$100. For information, call 410474-2958 or 240-416-4224. Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, will hold “Know the 10 signs: Early detection matters” workshop 11 a.m. July 29 at Heritage-St. Charles Homeowners Association, 11230 St. Edwins Drive, White Plains. Free workshop for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. To register or for information, call Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. For more information, go to www.alz.org/nca.
Ready to Serve will be 2 p.m. July 29 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ellouise Schoettler is a storyteller whose living history performance Ready to Serve is drawn from letters from Maryland nurses who served in France in 1917-1919. Ages 16 and older. Call 301-6452864. Life Journeys Writers Guild
will host its quarterly meeting 2-5 p.m. July 29 at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Stadium, The Legends Club, 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf. Event will feature guest speakers, giveaways, raffles, networking, publishing tips, food, and more. Cash bar will be available. Free. Public invited. For more information, go to www. lifejourneyswritersguild.org, or call Yvonne Medley at 240-427-5594.
Sunday, July 30
Society for the Restoration
of Port Tobacco will welcome cyclists and host a tree dedication program 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 30 at Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce St. Bicyclists start arriving 10:15 a.m. Tree dedication 10:30 a.m. Event held in partnership with STIHL Tour de Trees, Liberty Tree and Tree Fund. A Revolutionary War era Tulip Poplar tree will be dedicated. Light refreshments. For information, call Joyce Edelen at 301-934-9056, email keechjoyce@aol.com.
Monday, July 31
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission will host Buy Local Challenge Celebration 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 31 at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards, 15800 Croom Road, Brandywine. Event will feature tastings of Maryland farm foods and locally produced beverages, and the opportunity to buy from farm vendors, local artisans and crafters. There will be a Southern Maryland style buffet dinner, live entertainment, the Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales, raffle and lawn games. For tickets or more information, go to www.buylocalchallenge.com. Papitám-Playing and Building in Native America will be 10 a.m. July 31 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf; and 2 p.m. July 31 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Children are introduced to the local Piscataway tribe heritage, customs and traditions through hands-on activities, games, crafts and dance. Ages 6-11. Tickets required. Call P.D. Brown library at 301-645-2864 or Waldorf West library at 301-6451395.
Math Club will meet 2 p.m. July 31 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Ages 9-11. Call 301-9349001. Harry Potter Birthday Party
will be 2 p.m. July 31 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character. Ages 6-14. Tickets required. Call 301-375-7375.