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. For more information, call 443-277-0197.
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.
Free Foreclosure Legal Clinic with attorneys from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer occurs 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, 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 301-934-8221.
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.
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. 22
American Legion Post 238 will hold an Grilled Steak Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at 6265 Brandywine Rd, Hughesville. Cost is $15. For more information, call 301274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Anger Management for middle and high school students 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org.
Thursday, Dec. 28
Southern MD CPR and First Aid Training will offer CPR, AED & First Aid Training 5 p.m. Dec. 28 in Owings. Class includes two year certification (card issued) in adult, child and infant CPR, AED & First Aid training. Intended for non-healthcare providers. Open to public. To register or for more information, go to www.somdcpr.com or call 443-481-7796.
American Legion Post 293 Steak and Cheese Sandwich night will be 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331 for more information.
Friday, Dec. 29
American Legion Post 238 Boy Scout Troop 908 will hold a Rotisserie Chicken Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at 6265 Brandywine Rd, Hughesville. Cost is $10. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the American Legion Post 238 Facebook page.
Sunday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Bingo will be 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the American Legion located at 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, cash only, and are available in advance at the legion daily after noon. Tickets at the door are $60. Jackpot in the amount of $1,000 will be paid out. For more information, call 301-9348221.
New Years Eve Cabaret, hosted by WAC Hughes Lodge 1053, will be 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at the Elks Lodge at 12445 Rock Point Road in Newburg. Music will be provided by the Stone Pleasure Band. Tickets are $25 per person, $40 per couple. For tickets or more information, call Elroy Herd at 240-412-8656, James Wells 240-299-5341, James Barnes 301-9344058, Lynn Barnes 301934-5236.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Southern Maryland Audubon Society’s “Whooping Crane conservation in North America,” will be 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 3 at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf with presenter John B. French. For more information, email Lynne Wheeler at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or text 301-751-8097.
Thursday, Jan. 4
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Ready for Life for youth ages 14-18 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org.
Friday, Jan. 5
American Legion Post 238 will hold a Seafood Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7-$13. For more information, call 301-274-3522.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Learn to Skate, sponsored by the Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club, will be Jan. 6 at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf. Cost is $60 and registration is available at www. learntoplay.nhl.com/capitals. Program provides equipment for children to learn how to play. For more information, go to www.somdsabres.org/ page/show/940338-little-sabres.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
Diabetes Education Class, hosted by Health Partners, will be 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Waldorf West Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. All participants will receive a copy of guest speaker Carol Wright’s book, “The Little Diabetes Book of Common Sense.” Class is free but registration is required. Call 301-645-3556 to reserve a spot.
Friday, Jan. 12
American Legion Post 238 will hold an Oven Fried Pork Chop Dinner, Jan. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 6265 Brandywine Rd, Hughesville. Cost is $10. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or go to the Facebook page at American Legion Post 238.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will hold Youth Power for children ages 5-13 to help them develop social skills and learn to manage their emotions 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or email info@tcysb.org.