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 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.
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 301-934-8221.
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 information, call Jerry, 301753-6335, 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 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.
The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For information, call Gary, 240-434-8490.
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.
CSM online Scholarship Finder is now open. Most scholarships have a May 31 deadline. For information and to submit an application, go to www.csmd.edu/ ScholarshipFinder.
Charles County Health Department will host free 8-week Quit Smoking program starting early May at the Health Department, 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains. To register or for information, call Mary Beth Klick, 301-6096932.
Charles County Public Library announces a Call for Authors. Local authors who would like to have their work featured at the Author’s Reception to be held 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19 should submit a copy of their book to Sarah Guy at any CCPL branch no later than 5 p.m. June 17. For information or details on making a submission, contact Sarah Guy, 301-645 1395, ext. 417, or sguy@ccplonline.org;
or go to www.ccplonline.org.
Friday, April 14
American Legion Post 238 will hold Crab Balls & Shrimp Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 14 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $10. For information, call 301274-3522.
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82 will hold Lenten Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. April 14 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. Two whiting fillets, green beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, fried potatoes, coffee and tea. Cost $11. Gift certificates available. For information, call 301934-8221.
VFW Post 8810 will hold Steak Dinner 6:30-8 p.m. April 14 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Served with potato and vegetable buffet, salad, roll and dessert. Cost $15. Call 301-6456331.
Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department will host Good Friday Fish Fry 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 14 at the station, 3245 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Dinner $10; includes three filets, choice of two sides including potato salad, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, green beans or corn. Fish sandwich $6. Carry-out only. Delivery offered with orders of five or more dinners in Waldorf area. Call in orders day of event or for information, call 301-6453000.
Potomac Heights VFD will host Fish Fry 4-7 p.m. April 14 at the station, 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head. Fish, french fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, drinks and dessert included. Hot dogs for purchase. Cost $12 per plate. For information, call 240-419-7849.
Baden Volunteer Fire Department will hold Pitch Card Party 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the station, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost $7 per player. Light refreshments for purchase. For information, call 301-8881888.
Saturday, April 15
CSM Benny C. Morgan Recital Series: Southern Maryland Chamber Players will perform 8 p.m. April 15 at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A., Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road. For information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
American Legion Post 293 will hold Texas Hold-em Tournament 6 p.m. April 15 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Sign up 5:45 p.m. $100 buy-in. Call 301-6456331.
Friends of Smallwood State Park will hold Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. April 15 at the park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Activities start 10 a.m. Face painting, nature crafts, Discovery Center, and Easter Bunny. Rain or shine. Donation $3 per child recommended. Ages 10 and under. For information, call 301-7437613.
Monday, April 17
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 17 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
Weekly Sensory Tubs in the Month of April will be all day April 17 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. To honor Autism Awareness Month, a different sensory tub will be provided each week for kids. Ages 0-18. Call 301-645-2864.
Pollinator Party will be 2-3 p.m. April 17 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Learn about pollinators. Make a model of a buzzing bee and flowers. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.
Get Inked: DIY Temporary Tattoos will be 5:30-7 p.m. April 17 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Create a temporary tattoo. Ages 12-18. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Annual Juried Student Exhibition will be through May 5 at College of Southern Maryland,
La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. For information, go to www.csmd.edu/arts.
Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism announces Spring Break Swim April 17. Visit one of our indoor pools between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and pay $2 admission per person. To find a pool near you, go to www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/aquatics-general-information. For information, call 301932-3470.
Cross Roads of Hughesville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. April 17 at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road. Guests welcome. For information, call 301-8484377.
Tuesday, April 18
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Parenting Skills Group 6-7:30 p.m. April 18 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Best Foot Forward 6-7:30 p.m. April 18 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.
U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day will be 8:30 a.m.-noon April 18 at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road. To register, go to Eventbrite, https://tinyurl.com/n5oza2t. For information, contact Courtney McCalla, 410244-3330 or courtney. mccalla@sba.gov.
VFW Post 8810 will hold Member Meeting 7 p.m. April 18 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331.
Wednesday, April 19
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 19 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Space-2Create 6-8 p.m. April 19 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.
Thursday, April 20
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 20 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
JobSource Mobile Career Center will be located 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Offers employment, reemployment and employers services. ADA accessible. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-2864.
Mobile Veterans Center will be located 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Center provides eligible veterans with readjustment counseling services, employment referrals and VBA benefits explanation and referrals. Call 301-645-1395.
Art Exploration: Excitement with Andy Warhol will be 2-3:30 p.m. April 20 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head. Learn about Andy Warhol and what made his art so unique. Ages 6-14. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.
CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity: Remembering the Holocaust will be 2:30-4 p.m. April 20 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. Hear a Holocaust sur vivor’s firsthand account of this tragic time in history. Free. For information, email mmaddox2@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7659, or go to www.csmd.edu/about/institutional-equity-and-diversity/.
American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. April 20 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-6456331.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1972, will meet 1 p.m. April 20 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. For information, call 301645-3077.
Friday, April 21
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Invitational Exhibition with Addison Likins through April 23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host World War I Exhibition Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21-23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Nature and Birding Walk will be April 21 departing 9 a.m. sharp from Indian Head Rail Trail, parking lot, Livingston Road (Route 224). Rain date April 28. A field guide from Southern Maryland Audubon Society will be on hand. Ages 18 and older. Call La Plata library, 301-934-9001.
American Legion Post 238 will hold Grilled Steak Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 21 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $13. For information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
CSM Renaissance Festival: “Shadowlands” will be 7 p.m. April 21, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 22, and 3 p.m. April 23 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road. Tickets $10. For tickets or information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301934-7828, or go to www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/special-events/renaissance-festival/.
Citizens for the Charles County Public Library will hold Member’s Day April 21 at La Plata library, 2 Garrett Ave. Join C4CCPL and receive five free books from each bazaar and discount on bookstore purchases. Spring Used Book Bazaar will be April 22-29. For information, go to ccplonline.org/c4ccpl.
American Legion Post 82 will hold Roast Pork or Fried Shrimp Dinner 5-7 p.m. April 21 at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Served with potatoes, sauerkraut, apples and cornbread. Roast pork $12; fried shrimp $15. Public welcome. Call 301-934-8221.
Saturday, April 22
Crossroads of Hughesville Garden Club and La Plata Garden Club will host Kent Russell, “The Garden Guru,” Earth Day presentation 1 p.m. April 22 at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains. Russell is a celebrity gardener who will educate and entertain. Light refreshments. Tickets $25 per person. For information, call Dianne Shisler, 301-932-0251.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will show “Yankee Doodle Dandy” 2 p.m. April 22 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Movie will feature songs popular during WWI. A nostalgic biography told in flashbacks to WWI era, covering Cohan’s formative years becoming Broadway’s brightest star. Free. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Bay Community Support Services, Inc. will host 5th Annual 10k/5k Walk, Run & Roll 9 a.m.-noon April 22 at Greenwell State Park, 25410 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. Registration 8 a.m. Cost $25 per person; children 12 and under free. Rain or shine. To register or for information, go to www.baycss.org/walk.html.
Financial Wellness Workshop will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon April 22 at Southern Maryland Business Center, 10665 Stanhaven Place, 3rd Floor Cafe, White Plains. Free. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ free-financial-wellnessworkshop-get-in-controlof-your-finances-an-debttickets-30522554783. For information, call 571-830-5489 or email leveragenowconsulting@ verizon.net.