Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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The Port Tobacco One Room School is open each Saturday through Labor Day. Tours are provided by the Charles County Retired School Personnel Association. Times are noon-4 p.m. Group tours can be arranged. For more information, call Dale Cornette at 301934-9483. Free admission. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home’s new art
gallery show, showcasing 35 artists and 64 works of art, is along the E-Wing Assisted Living Dining hallway, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall. A pubic reception is 1-3 p.m. on June 30.
The Humane Society of Charles County is taking reservations for the Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner and Drag Show starring Nikki, Carol Ann and Sharon Ann. Dinner, dancing, silent auction, laughter at the Waldorf Jaycees on Friday, Aug. 3, 7-11 p.m. For reservations, go to www.HumaneSocietyCC.org, or call 301-645-8181. Charles County is offering Sunday kayak tours at Mallows Bay Park from through Oct. 28. The 9 a.m.-noon session is $75; the 1-2:30 p.m. session is $49. Register online at http://bit.ly/2HEffNT or call 301-932-3470.
Youth and young adults ages 16-24 who are not in school and not working can contact a Youth Mentor at 301-643-0692 at Tri-County Youth Services Bureau to discuss opportunities that are available to them through the Ready4Life-SOMD Network. For services available, go to www.ready4lifesomd.org. Youth can email info@ready4life-somd.org, or follow @ready4life_somd on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Waldorf Disabled in partnership American Veterans, with the Chapter Air Force 36, Sergeants and family Association members assists prepare veterans and file VA the claims. Airman The Memorial Claims Building, Center is 5211 at Auth Road in Suitland. This free service is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., except holidays. Call 301-899-3500, ext. 226 for an appointment.
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 is a different theme. For a full list of dates, times and locations, go to www. charlescountyparks.com. Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living LLC hosts 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 holds 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 meets 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, 4950 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret. For information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-4252666.
VConnections hosts 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
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Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, contact Millie Kriemelmeyer at 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@me.com.
VConnections holds 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 holds Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 16003 Crain Highway, Brandywine. For information, go to www. vconnections.org. Charles County Professional Civitan
Club meets 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.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE,
Indian Head Chapter 126 meets at noon the first Thursday of each month at Mama Stella’s Pasta House Restaurant, 7075 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road. Guest speakers each month. For information, contact Joan Wright, 301-246-4112 or jkw1108@verizon.net. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82
holds 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 assists senior and elderly veterans and families 2-4 p.m. every Thursday at Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. By appointment only. A collaboration with Charles County Department of Aging. For information, go to www. vconnections.org. Hope Cancer Support and Prayer
Group meets 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 301-6459427. 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
meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at New Hope AME Church, 12310 Washington For information, Square, contact Waldorf. Jerald or Kimberly Graham at 443-5320090 or 301-609-9492, or email pointofchange@hotmail.com. Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family
Group meets 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 1-800-425-2666.
VConnections hosts 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 information, go to www.vconnections.org.
Financial Fitness Class presented by LIFE Leadership and the Willing
Helpers Society is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at The Willing Helpers Society, 1002 Washington Ave., La Plata. Stagg Hall and the Historic Port
Tobacco Village are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and by appointment on Monday at 8450 Commerce St., Port Tobacco. For information, call 301-392-3418. 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. Meetings include dinner on your own and guest speakers. For information, go to www.kiwanisofcc.com or email kiwanisofcc@gmail.com. The Indian Head Village Green Outdoor Flea Market is 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every other Saturday until August at 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head. Dates are June 23, July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18. For information, email curtis@townofindianhead.org.
The Indian Head Farmers Market is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 18 and noon-6 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15 at 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head. Register at curtis@townofindianhead.org.
The Librarian is In throughout June at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Make an appointment for assistance from a librarian: online job applications, resumes, Microsoft Office, downloading ebooks, etc. Make appointment by calling 301-934-9001. Charles County Freedom Landing
is hosting an open house and art display from 2-8 p.m., June 19-22, and 12-6 p.m. on June 23. The building is at 400 Potomac St., La Plata.
Wednesday, June 20
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau offers an Anger Management class for middle and high school age youth to understand what causes their anger 6:307:30 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information,
call 301-645-1837.
Thursday, June 21
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau is holding a Ready for Life class for middle and high school age youth 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-645-1837.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1972, meets at the Green Turtle Restaurant in LaPlata at noon. For information, call 301-6453077. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 36 holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. All DAV members are encouraged to attend. Nu Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is observing the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” at 7 p.m., at the Green Turtle, 6 St. Mary’s Ave., La Plata. For information, email akapc71@verizon.net. DAV Mobile Service Office (MSO)
will be at the Air Force Sergeants Association building, 5211 Auth Road, Suitland, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or until the last veteran is seen. Anyone needing assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims process is welcome. Bring all documentations showing your service and supporting your claim with you.
Friday, June 22
The 13th Annual Joe Williams
Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by American Legion Post 82 and Sons of The American Squadron 82 is at White Plains Golf Course. For information, go to alpost82.org or call Dave Tatman at 301-645-1537. The Town of La Plata Free Concert
is Bye Felicia, 7 p.m., La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata.
American Legion Post 238 will hold a grilled steak dinner ($15) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Post is located at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301-274-3522, or go to Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
Smallwood State Park hosts a Campfire Program: Owls, 7:308:30 p.m., at the Campground Amphitheater, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information or to register, call 301-743-7613. The annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo for Southern Maryland youth is June 22-24 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Admission is free. For information, go to www.smile-inc.org. Second annual North Beach American Film Festival is June 22-24 in North Beach at various locations. For tickets and schedule,
go to www.nbaff.org.
Saturday, June 23
The Waldorf Moose Lodge is hosting a Triple Crown Fundraiser for medical expenses for a 12-year-old girl: Putt-Putt Competition, 10 a.m.-noon, Fun Haven Golf, 5075 Crain Highway, La Plata; Horseshoes, 2-5 p.m., Waldorf Moose Lodge, 4765 Crain Highway, White Plains; and Texas Hold ‘em, 6 p.m., Moose Lodge. For information, call Gene Gavin at 301-399-0656. Smallwood State Park hosts Trash
Talk and Walk, 10-11 a.m., at the Discovery Center, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Learn about pollution in Mattawoman Creek. For information or to register, call 301-743-7613.
Boy Scout Troop 144 Yard Sale is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. of Route 210, southbound at Camp Hedges Place, Bryans Road. Set up your own table(s), $15 per spot. For information, contact Rosemarie Van Hecke at 301-848-7811 or email rosemarie1of9@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 24
ALS4 Family Day “reunion” is noon-5 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Md. For information, contact Bonnie Mattingly Woolston at woolybon@ me.com or 410-371-4342.
Mount Aventine is hosting A Stitch in Time, antique needlework with Pat Brennan, 2-4 p.m., Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Cost is $3. RSVP (required) to sh.mtaventine@gmail.com. Bel Alton High School Association
is hosting its Spring Gospel Program fundraiser at 3 p.m. at Middleton Hall, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf. Guest dancers, Harmony of Faith, Butch Dyson and Family, New Briscoe Brothers and special guest Sam Neal. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets, call Evelyn Farmer-Brown at 240-416-1972. Friends of Old Waldorf School
are holding the Annual Open House and Membership Reception 2-4 p.m., at the school, 3074 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Free and open to the public. Historical exhibits, election of officers and refreshments on tap. For more information, call Sandi at 301-752-5198.
Monday, June 25
Southern Maryland CPR and
First Aid Training is 5 p.m. in Owings. All classes include two-year certification in adult, child and infant CPR, AED and First Aid for non-healthcare providers. For information, go to www.somdcpr.com
or call 443-481-7796.
Tuesday, June 26
Writers of Color Book Club looks at “No One is Coming to Save Us” by Stephanie Powell at 6:30 p.m., P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Town of La Plata Summer Show
for Kids is Flash Max the Fire Safety Hero at 10 a.m. at La Plata Town Hall West Lawn, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata. Free.
Wednesday, June 27
Indian Head Senior Center
Book Discussion Group looks at “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt from 11 a.m.-noon, 100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head. Group meets the fourth Wednesday each month. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau
will offer Anger Management class for middle and high school age youth to understand what causes their anger 6:307:30 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-645-1837.
Thursday, June 28
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Ready for Life class for middle and high school age youth 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For information, call 301-6451837. Smallwood State Park hosts
Nature Story/Craft, 10-11 a.m., at the Discovery Center, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Learn about a nature topic. For information or to register, call 301-743-7613.
Friday, June 29
The Town of La Plata Free Concert is U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact, 7 p.m., La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata.
American Legion Post 238 will hold an open-faced roast beef sandwich meal ($10) from 5:307:30 p.m. The Post is at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301-2743522, or go to Facebook at American Legion Post 238. American Legion Riders (ALR) Post
82 is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. $10 per person (free for children 5 and under). Proceeds go to the Legion’s charity programs.
Smallwood State Park hosts a Campfire Program: Creatures of the night, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Campground Amphitheater, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information or to register, call 301-743-7613.