Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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 Chick-fil-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.
VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.
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. 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, 301-758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.
VConnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chickfil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.
VConnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Chickfil-A, 16003 Crain Highway, Brandywine. 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. The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, NARFE, Indian Head Chapter 126 will meet at noon the first Thursday of each month at Mama Stella’s Pasta House Restaurant, 7075 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road. For information, contact Joan Wright, 301-246-4112 or jkw1108@verizon.net.
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 301-934-8221.
American Legion Post 293 will hold steak and cheese sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331.
Vconnections will assist senior and elderly veterans and families 2-4 p.m. every Thursday at Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. By appointment only. Event held in collaboration with Charles County Department of Aging. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.
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. Port Tobacco Historic Village will be open for tours 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Thursday-Monday at 8450 Commerce St. Free continuous tours throughout the day; last tour 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-392-3418. 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 1-800-4252666.
VConnections will host Coffee Break for Women Veterans 9-10:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.
VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 10:3011:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte
Hall. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays Sept. 1-Dec. 15 at the center, Smallwood State Park, Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.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 301-5394730 or go to www.csmd. edu/about/locations/ center-for-trades-and-energy-training/. 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. 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.
Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and
Tourism will be accepting registrations through Nov. 3 for Battle at Turkey Hill men’s adult flag football tournament to be held Nov.11. To register or for more information, go to www.CharlesCountyParks.com or call 301934-3470. Mattawoman Creek Art
Center will host Express Charles County in Art 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays Sept. 22-Oct. 29 at the center, Smallwood State Park, Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org. Financial Fitness Class
presented by LIFE Leadership and the Willing Helpers Society will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 2 at The Willing Helpers
Society, 1002 Washington Ave., La Plata. American Legion Post 238
will host a Turkey Shoot every Sunday until the week before Easter. Sign up at 11 a.m. For more information, call Gary at 240-434-8490. Kiwanis Club of Charles
County meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at The Greene Turtle, 6 Saint Mary’s Ave., La Plata. For more information, go to www. kiwanisofcc.com or email kiwanisofcc@gmail.com.
Friday, Oct. 6
American Legion Post
82 will hold Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $15 steak or shrimp; $18 combination. Call 301934-8221. Society for the Restoration
of Port Tobacco will present Lizzie Borden Trial 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Port Tobacco Courthouse and Village, 8430 Commerce St. Adult/parental discretion. Light refreshments. Tickets $10; go to www. restoreporttobacco.
wordpress.com. For more information, contact Joyce Edelen, keechjoyce@aol. com or 301-934-9056. Project Management
Institute, Southern Maryland Chapter, will host a charity golf tournament 9 a.m. Oct. 6 at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club, Leonardtown. Tournament proceeds benefit Southern Maryland Food Bank. To register or for more information, go to www.pmisomd.org or email golf@pmisomd.org. American Legion Post 238
will hold a Seafood Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7 to $13. For more information, call 301-274-3522. American Legion Post 293
will host Fried Rice and Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost is $10. Call 301-6456331 for more information. “The Weir” at Hard Bargain Players will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings Oct. 6-21 at 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for
students, seniors and members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. For reservations, directions or more information, go to www.hbplayers.org or email hbplayersboxoffice@gmail.com. American Legion Post 82
will hold a Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the post, 6330 Crain Hwy, La Plata. Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18 for combination. Call 301-934-8221.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Walk will be 8:30 a.m.1 p.m. Oct. 7 starting at Indian Head Village Green, 100 Walter Thomas Road. Event will continue for three miles on the Indian Head Rail Trail. Held rain or shine. Registration $25. Proceeds benefit Charles County breast cancer support group, Sisters at Heart. To download registration form, go to http:// bit.ly/2yKyTPc. For more information, call Indian Head Senior Center at 301-743-2125.
Nanjemoy Heritage Day will be held noon-3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road. If you have Nanjemoy artifacts or old family photos to showcase, or would like to participate in parade with a classic vehicle or antique farm equipment, call the center coordinator at 301-246-9612. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser Dance will be 5-10 p.m. Oct. 7. Donation $10.00. For ticket information, contact Karen Lynch 301-873-7918, Mona Cooper 301-396-3394 or Blanche Countiss 240-550-1166. Stop Bullying, Spread Love Workshop
will be 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at Waldorf West Library, 10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf. Register at www.stopbullyingspreadlove.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 703-999-4416.
Rocktoberfest 2017, presented by the La Plata Business Association (LPBA) and produced by Island Music Company, will be noon-10 p.m. Oct. 7 at Casey Jones Restaurant and Bar, 417 E. Charles St., La Plata. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the event or through the La Plata Business Association’s Facebook events page. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, contact LPBA president Sara Sanders Payne at sarap@elsanders.com First Maryland Regiment of the Continental Line, an 18th century living history event depicting the life and times of the Continental soldier, will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7-8 at Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Park entrance is free. For more information, call 301743-7613. Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department
will host a Holiday Craft and Vendor Event 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at 3099 Livingston Road, Bryans Road. For more information, call 301-375-7055. Sixth Annual Monarch Mania Festival
will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at CIVFD Hall, 17069 Cobb Island Road, Cobb Island. For more information, contact Linda Riggs, lindariggs@ comcast.net. Charles County Western Region 5 Mile
Cancer Walk-A-Thon will be 7:30-11 a.m. Oct. 7 starting at Nanjemoy Firehouse, 4260 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, in partnership with the Nanjemoy Community Heritage Day Celebration. Proceeds will go to cancer research. Registration on site or contact Almera Carroll at 301-3679239. Fourth Annual Trash Cleanup at Mallows
Bay will be 12-6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Mallows Bay Park, 1440 Wilson Landing Rd., Nanjemoy. For more information, go to www.trashnetwork.fergusonfoundation.org/event/3740/ show. The Charles County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Waldorf Farmer’s Market, located at O’Donnell and St. Patrick’s Drive, next to the Hilton Garden Inn.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Breakfast by The American Legion
Auxiliary will be 9-11 a.m. Oct. 8 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. All-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon, sausage, scrapple, home fries, fruit, coffee and orange juice for $10. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. Monday, Oct. 9
The Waldorf Lions Club, in coordination with the Children’s National Hospital Blood Mobile, will hold a blood drive 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Sam’s Club parking lot, 2365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. To make a reservation, call 202-476-5437 or go to http://bit.ly/2fTzrPh.
Healthy Relationships will be 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at P.D. Brown Memorial Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 18 and older. For more information, call 301-645-2864. American Legion Post 293 Executive
Committee Meeting will be 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. Tuesday, Oct. 10 CSM Suicide Awareness Panel and Discussion will be 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. For more information, contact rperez@csmd.edu or 443-550-6022. American Legion Riders Post 293 Members Meeting will be 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331 for more information.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
The Pomonkey High School Alumni
Association will meet 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Pomonkey. Contact Philip Thomas at 301-751-1823 for information.
Thursday, Oct. 12
American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Call 301-6456331 for more information.
Friday, Oct. 13
American Legion Post 238 will hold an Oven Fried Pork Chop Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $10. For more information, call 301-2743522.
Children’s Aid Society will host Designer Purse Bingo and collect non-perishables for Thanksgiving baskets Oct. 13 at the Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.childrens-aid-society.org or contact Pam Vahle at caspursebingojaycees@gmail.com or 301-908-1680.
Baden Vol. Fire Dept will host Pitch Card Party Oct. 13 at 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games start 7:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per player. For more information, call 301-888-1888. The Marland Veterans Memorial Museum Night for the Museum Dinner, Dance and Auction Oct. 13 at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club. Open bar begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets online, go to www.swanpointgolf.com/upcoming-special-events.html. The Harry White Wilmer American
Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold a meatloaf or fried shrimp dinner on 5-7 p.m. Oct. 13. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and onions, iced tea and coffee for $12; fried shrimp with same sides for $15. For more information contact Kitty Dawson at 240-346-7716.
VFW Post 8810 will host Steak Dinner with potato and vegetable buffet, salad, roll and dessert 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Cost is $15. Call 301-5466331 for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will sponsor its annual fall Fishin’ Buddies Derby 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Gilbert Run Park, Dentsville. Entry fee $7 per team; pre-registration required by noon Oct. 11. To register, go to www.CharlesCountyParks.com/ parks/parks-special-events. For more information, call 301-932-3470. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
will be 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14. For more information, contact JoAnn Fisher at 240-305-5516.
American Legion Post 227 will host their annual Fall “Bull & Oyster Roast” 3-6 p.m. Oct. 14 at 13505 Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Brandywine. Tickets are $35 till thru Oct 11 then $45. Tickets available at the post, by calling 301-782-7371 or emailing bkbowen2@gmail.com for assistance. A free student concert to benefit
St. Jude, hosted by “BJ” James E. Proctor III, will be 3-4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Grace Christian Academy, 13000 Zekiah Drive, Waldorf. For more information, email elridge_proctor@yahoo.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 will host a yard sale and roadside barbeque 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Rent one table for $15, two for $25. For more information, contact Brenda English at 240-346-1857. The Southern Maryland Audubon Society field trip to Elms Environmental Education Center, 49300 St. James Road, Dameron, “Birding 101” will be 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 14. RSVP to Bob Boxwell at 410-610-5124 or bobboxwell@hotmail.com. Shop 53 Custom Tattoo and Art Gallery
will host an art opening, “Put a Bird on It,” 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14 at 6 St. Mary’s Ave., Suite 102, La Plata. For more information, go to www.shop53tattoostudio.com. Margaret Brent High School Alumni
Dinner-Dance will be 5-11 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville. Tickets are $35. For information, contact Clarence Bowles at 301-769-2630.
Sunday, Oct. 15
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host New Ideas on Fall Flowers workshop 1-2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the center, Smallwood State Park, Marbury. Sign up a week in advance for $10 off cost. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
St. Mary’s School will host Designer Bag Bingo Oct. 15 at the school, 13735 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown. Doors open 1 p.m. Cost $25 per person for 20 regular games and 4 specials. To make a reservation or for more information, contact Jessica at 301-751-4399 or jessicaoestringer@yahoo.com.
American Legion Post 238 will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 15 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7 to $13. For more information, call 301-274-3522.
Monday, Oct. 16
VConnections will host a library presentation 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Event held in collaboration with Charles County Department of Aging. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Pine Needle Jewelry workshop 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the center, Smallwood State Park, Marbury. Sign up a week in advance for $10 off cost. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Veterans’ Benefits will be 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at Potomac Branch Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. For more information, call 301-375-7375.
Self Protection for Women will be 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at P.D. Brown Memorial Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Ages 16 and older. For more information, call 301-645-2864.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
VFW Post 8810 Members Meeting will be 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Call 301-6456331 for more information.
Potomac Heights Auxiliary will host Soup and Sandwich lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at 73 Glymont Rd., Indian Head. Menu will include homemade soups, chili, ham, turkey and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Boy Scout Troop 2421 will host an Open House 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Waldorf Elks Lodge, 2210 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-717-5906 or go to www.troop-2421.trooptrack.com/share/pages/34413.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Opioid Workshop and Resource Fair, hosted by Charles County Government in partnership with Charles County Public Schools, will be 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf. maryland.gov. For additional information, contact Erica Rizor at RizorE@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-645-0553.
Thursday, Oct. 19
VConnections will host a library presentation 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Event held in collaboration with Charles County Department of Aging. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. CSM Fall 2017 Teacher Education Open
House will be 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus. Learn about teacher education and certification pathways at CSM. For more information, call 301-934-7821, go to www.csmd.edu/teachered or email elizabeth.settle@csmd.edu.
American Legion Post 293 will host Steak and Cheese Sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Call 301645-6331 for more information.
Friday, Oct. 20
American Legion Post 238 will hold a Beef Brisket Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7 to $13. For more information, call 301-2743522.
AMVETS Post 13 will hold a meatloaf dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at 2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Cost is $10. Call 301-645-6331 for more information.