Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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Ongoing

Boy Scout Troop 1814 of La Plata will be selling Christmas Trees in La Plata next to the Baldus Building, 115 Charles St., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; each weeknight from 4-8 p.m. starting Dec. 11. For more information, call 443-277-0197. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82, La Plata is sponsoring a Teen Christmas Gift Drive for the Christmas Toy Connection provided by the Charles County Children’s Aid Society and the Charles County Department of Social Services. Gifts may be dropped off at the American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata any time after noon until Dec. 16. Call Kitty Dawson at 240-346-7716 for more information.

The James E. Richmond Science Center hosts free planetarium sky shows 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month. For more information, go to www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter.

Friday Fun Nights for children ages 5-17 will be held at various community center locations. Kids can have fun while adults enjoy a kid-free evening. Each month will feature a different theme. For a full list of dates, times and locations, go to www.charlescountyparks.com. 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.

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. These are oneon-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, 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. 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 Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, 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. Different topics and programs offered each month by guest speakers. 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 301-9348221.

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, 301-753-6335, 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 301-6099492, 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 Street. Free continuous tours

throughout the day; last tour 3:30 p.m. Settled in the 17th century, Port Tobacco grew to become one of Maryland’s largest international seaports in the years before the American Revolution. 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/. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Holiday

Salon in Art 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays Nov. 3-Dec. 17 at the center, Smallwood State Park, Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 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 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, Dec. 8

Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce “The Future Is Bright,” Awards Gala will be 6-11:30 p.m. Dec. 8, at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. Discounted tickets are available until Nov. 30. To sponsor, purchase a program ad and/or purchase tickets, contact events@ smmcoc.org or 443-6465744. VFW Post 8810 Steak Dinner will be 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 8 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost is $15. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. American Legion Post 238 will hold an Oven Fried Pork Chop Dinner, 5:307:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at 6265 Brandywine Rd, Hughesville. Cost is $10. For additional information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page.

Pitch Card Party will be 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. Cost is $7 per player. For more information, call 301-888-1888.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Girl Power for girls ages 5-13 to help them develop self-esteem, respect and healthy relationships 10 a.m. Dec. 9 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org. The Maples Senior Apartments Craft/Vendor Fair will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9 at 101 Wesley Drive, La Plata. For more information, call 301-934-4121.

VFW Post 8810 Murder Mystery Dinner and Show, “A Dickens of a Mystery,” will be 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 301-645-6331. The James E. Richmond Science Center fourth annual Winterfest will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9. Event will feature a Winter Holiday Laser Light Show, digital dome, movies, science activities and crafts. For more information, go to www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter.

Breakfast with Santa at La Plata Town Hall will be 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 9. To register, call Town Hall at 301-934-8421. VFW Post 8810 Murder Mystery Dinner and Show, “A Dickens of a Mystery,” will be 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost is $35. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. Cookies and Cocoa with Santa will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department, 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head. Cost is $4 per child including a picture with santa, cookie and cup of hot chocolate, salt dough ornament craft and game tickets. Annual Christmas Gospel Concert will be 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at W.A.C. Hughes Elk’s Lodge, 12445 Rock Point Road, Newburg. Tickets are $16 in advance by calling Clarence Thomas at 301-259-4282, and $18 at the door. For more information, call 301-259-2791.

St. Mary’s Bryantown third Annual Christmas Dinner/Auction Benefit will be 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at 13735 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown. Auction items to include trips, sports tickets, sports memorabilia, passes to Disney World, etc. Tickets are $75 for singles and $135 for couples. Contact Sarah Crozier at crozier@ bryantown.org or 301843-3387 by Dec. 6 to purchase tickets. American Legion Post 170 will host a Bingo fundraiser event 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at 4345 Livingston Road, Indian Head. For more information, call 301-3469017.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Hickory Dickory Dark Productions “A Dickens of a Mystery,” Holiday Dinner Theater, presented by the Indian Head Center for the Arts, will be 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Mama Stella’s Ristorante Italiano, 7075 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road. Tickets are $40 for single and$75 for couples. For tickets, go to https://www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/3183732. Cookie Walk Bake Sale, hosted by the La Plata Fire Department will be 2-4 p.m. Dec. 10 at 911 Washington Ave., La Plata. Filled cookie tins will be $10.

Monday, Dec. 11

American Legion Post 293 Executive Committee meeting will be 7 p.m. Dec. 11 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331 for more information.

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. Dec. 11, at the Sam’s Club parking lot, 2365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. To make a reservation, call 202-476-5437 or sign up at http://bit.ly/2ywX97J.

The 2017 Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Charles County Fair, Inc., will be 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Charles County Fair’s Main Office, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, Bel Alton. All stockholders are encouraged to attend. Call 301-932-1234 for more information.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

American Legion Riders’ Post

293 will meet 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-6456331 for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management for middle and high school students 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Ready for Life for youth ages 14-18 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301645-1837 or email info@ tcysb.org.

Thursday, Dec. 14

American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich night 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. The Charles County Archaeological Society will host archaeologist James Gibb 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the La Plata Police Department Community Room, 101 La Grange Ave., La Plata. Gibb will discuss research into 20th century shell button making on the Eastern Shore. Visitors are welcome to this free program. For more information, email ccasm2010@gmail.com.

Friday, Dec. 15

American Legion Post 238 will hold a Beef Brisket Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at 6265 Brandywine Rd, Hughesville. Cost is $10. For additional information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page. Crimson and Cream Holiday

Party, hosted by Tri-County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will be 7-11 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 10385 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Tickets are $45. A portion of proceeds will go towards chapter programs and scholarships. For tickets, contact tcmdac@gmail. com, 301-684-3993 or go to www.dsttricountymd.org.

AMVETS Post 13 will host Hope Open Face Pork Sandwich Dinner 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Price is $10. For more information, call 301-6436218.

The Harry White Wilmer Sons of The American Legion

Squadron 82 will hold a baby back rib dinner 5-7 p.m. Dec. 15, at the American Legion Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. The menu includes 1/2 slab of ribs, ranch beans, cole slaw, fries, rolls, coffee and tea. Cost is $12. Gift certificates are available at the post. For more information, call 301-934-8221 or go to alpost82.org.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Tri-County Youth Services

Bureau will hold Girl Power for girls ages 5-13 to help them develop self-esteem, respect and healthy relationships 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org. American Legion Post 293

Texas Hold’em Tournament will be 5:45 p.m. Dec. 16 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. $100 buyin. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. The Southern Maryland Carousel Group will host photos with “Santa Bob” Dec. 16 at the Carousel Clothing Store, 2939 Festival Way, Waldorf. To make a reservation, call Lisa Case at 301-6454660. Gingerbread House Workshop, hosted by the Charles County Public Library will be 2 p.m. at the La Plata branch, 2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, and the Waldorf West branch, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-934-9001.