Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
Ongoing Citizens for the Charles County Public Library Fall Used Book Bazaar
is Oct. 13-20 at the La Plata Branch Library, 2 Garrett Ave., La Plata. Member’s Day is Friday, Oct. 12; members get five free books. Bag Day is Oct. 19-20; books are $3 per grocery size bag full. Books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and magazines. Times are 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
The Center for Abused Persons will be hosting its 35th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Mildred. D. Muhammad, a domestic abuse survivor and the D.C. Sniper’s wife, will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $50. For tickets, goto victim to victor dinner. eventbrite.com, or call 301-645-8994. Purchase tickets by Oct. 10.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center presents “Express Charles County in Art 2018,” a juried multimedia art exhibit that runs through Oct. 28. The center in Smallwood State Park in Marbury is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m to 4 p.m.
Free Kayaking Adventure for ser vice members and their families is 9 to 11 a.m. at Smallwood State Park on Saturday mornings through the end of October. There is no park entry fee for service members and their families. Service members will be reimbursed if they use Uber or VanGo for transportation to the event.
Friends of Smallwood State Park in Marbury
are looking for volunteers. Programs include Smallwood’s Retreat, landscaping, building renovation, genealogy, grant writing and social media upgrades. Contact Nancy Gill at ngill1007@comcast. net.
Charles County is offering Sunday kayak tours
at Mallows Bay Park 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 not in school or working can contact a Youth Mentor at 301-643-0692 at Tri-County Youth Services Bureau to discuss opportunities through the Ready4Life-SOMD Network. Go to www.ready4life-somd.org, email info@ ready4life-somd.org or follow @ready4life_somd on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 36 of Waldorf,
along with the Air Force Sergeants Association, helps veterans prepare and file VA claims at the Airman Memorial Building, 5211 Auth Road, Suitland. The free service is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 301-899-3500, ext. 226, for an appointment.
Friday Fun Nights for children ages 5-17 are held at various community center locations. Each month is a different theme. For a list of dates, times and locations, gotowww. charles county parks. 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. Good for seniors with dementia. Call 301-638-3194.
VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chickfil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata; the second Tuesday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall; Wednesdays at Chickfil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf; the second Thursday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 16003 Crain Highway, Brandywine; and for women veterans the second Friday of each month at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. 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. Go to www.
mar ylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666. Free Foreclosure Legal Clinic
with Mar yland Volunteer Lawyer, the first Wednesday of each month at Charles County Public Law Library (basement of the circuit court building), 200 Charles St., La Plata. One-on-one online sessions with an experienced attorney. For an appointment, call 301-9323322. Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. Contact Millie Kriemelmeyer at 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@ me.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. Contact Joan Wright, 301246-4112 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. Call 301-934-8221. 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. Go to www.kiwanisofcc.com or email kiwanisofcc@gmail.com.
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. For information, go to www. vconnections.org.
Southern Maryland Brain
Injury Support Group meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Spring Dell Center, 6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata. Call Jerry at 301-753-6335 or Debbie at 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 Square, Waldorf. Contact Jerald or Kimberly Graham at 443532-0090 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. Go to www.marylanddc-alanon. org or call 1-800-425-2666. 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. Free. Call 301-392-3418. The Indian Head Farmers
Market is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 18 and noon-6 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15 at 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head. Crafters welcome. Register at curtis@ townofindianhead.org.
Port Tobacco Players are performing “Steel Magnolias” through Oct. 7 at their theatre, 508 Charles St., La Plata. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Tickets: $18 adult; $15 senior, military and student. For tickets, go to http://www.ptplayers. com/, or call 301-9326819.
Friday, Oct. 5
American Legion Post 82 will host a steak and shrimp dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata, every first Friday. Cost for steak or shrimp is $15; steak and shrimp combo is $18. The event is open to the public. Call 301-9348221. The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco is hosting its Fall Event of wine, music, food and fun at 6 p.m. at Port Tobacco Courthouse 8430 Commerce Street, Port Tobacco. Tickets are $42, all inclusive, and $31 for designated drivers; go to www.porttobaccocourthouse.com. For information, email Mary Fenton marysfenton@yahoo. com, or call 301-375-7892.
Sip, Shop & Paint Party Fundraiser with HATS
(Home Away Transitional Services) is from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Early bird tickets (while they last) are $38; veterans, $35 and general admission, $48. All proceeds benefit homeless women veterans. Call 301-266-0029. American Legion Post 293 Rider’s OktoberFest Dinner
is 6 to 8 p.m. at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Pork schnitzel, red cabbage, German potato salad and dessert for $12. Charles County Amateur
Radio Club is offering free amateur radio license exams at 5:30 p.m. at the La Plata Rescue Squad, 2 Calvert St., La Plata. Walk-in applicants accepted,
but pre-registration is preferred. Register by clicking the “Ham License Exams” button at http://k3smd.net or call 301-503-4706. Tests for all levels will be available. American Legion Post
238 will hold a Seafood Dinner featuring seafood platters from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. The cost is $7 to $18. Public invited. For information, call 301274-3522 or go to Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
Nature & Birding Walk for adults is 9 a.m. beginning at the Indian Head Rail Trail parking lot on Route 224, near the Route 225 intersection. A field guide from the Southern Maryland Audubon Society will share their knowledge and expertise.
Saturday, Oct. 6
18th annual Nanjemoy
Heritage Day event is from noon to 3 p.m. at the Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road. Festivities include a parade, live music, face painting, artists, heritage displays, classic cars, games and more. If you have a piece of Nanjemoy heritage to share, contact the Nanjemoy Community Center coordinator at 301-246-9612. The Friends of Stagg Hall
are holding a Colonial Game Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Stagg Hall in Port Tobacco Historic Village, 8450 Commerce St., Port Tobacco. Colonial games and scavenger hunts for students of all ages. Free admission. For information, email info@ charlescountyhistorical. org.
Monarch Mania, hosted by University of Maryland Charles County Extension, is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Dept., 17069 Cobb Island Road. The free event will feature speakers, vendors and master gardeners teaching about the butterfly.
Charles County Master Gardener plant clinic is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Plata Farmers Market, intersection of Talbot Street and Washington Avenue (previously held at Waldorf market). Get answers to your lawn and garden questions. La Plata Business Association’s Rocktoberfest is noon to 10 p.m. on La Grange Avenue in La Plata. A host of bands with all proceeds to benefit fine and performing arts in Charles County Public Schools. For tickets, go to https://www.laplatabusinessassociation.com/
events-calendar. St. Igantius Church is holding its annual indoor church yard sale, rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6455 Port Tobacco Road (Route 6). Breakfast, lunch and snacks available; free coffee for shoppers. To reserve a table for $15, call John at 301-743-3514. Bryans Road Shopping
Center will host its first Car Show and Concert featuring Lady Mary and the InDaHouse Band from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parking Lot in front of Safeway. Cost is the donation of one canned good. Rain date is Oc.t 7. For information, call Gloria Jolly at 301-509-6637. Charles County Judy Center Annual Harvest Fest is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary Transition School, 3155 John Hanson Drive, Waldorf (between J.P. Ryon Elementary and John Hanson Middle School). Food, games and activities for students and families in the Dr. Mudd, Eva Turner and C. Paul Barnhart elementary school zones. The Waldorf Adult Book Discussion is 9:30 a.m. at P.D. Brown Memorial Branch Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. The book topic is “Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence” by Tim Junkin.
Writer’s Conference starts at 10 a.m. at Waldorf West Branch Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Join us for a writer’s conference that features a day of information about writers’ resources, processes and services. Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Oktoberfest 2018 at Hard Bargain Farm is 1 to 6 p.m. at 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Tickets are $10 for members, $12 online (http://fergusonfoundation.org) and $15 at the gate. Kids 12 and under free. Event includes Bavarian dancing, food, beer, cider, hay rides and a country store.
Appy Fest 2018 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Last Chance Animal Rescue’s Eldorado Farm, 29844 Eldorado Farm Lane, Mechanicsville. A festival for the rehabilitation of the 100 star ving, feral Appaloosa horses seized on the Eastern Shore in March. Adult tickets are $5; children under 10, seniors and veterans are free. For an adoption application, go to http://bit.ly/APPYFEST.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Dining in Colonial Maryland
is 2 p.m. at Mt. Aventine at Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head. The fee is $8; the event is limited to 20 people. To register, email sh.mtaventine@gmail. com. Calvert Marine Museum is hosting Patuxent River Appreciation Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Solomons. Museum admission is free. For a schedule of events, go to www. bit.ly//PRAD2018, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Paint in the Woods: Wine & Design is 3 to 6 p.m. at Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Arts in the Woods, 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Tickets are $35 online, $40 at the door, and include painting supplies, wine extra. Go to http://fergusonfoundation.org/ events_list/.
Appy Fest 2018 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Last Chance Animal Rescue’s Eldorado Farm, 29844 Eldorado Farm Lane, Mechanicsville. A festival for the rehabilitation of the 100 star ving, feral Appaloosa horses seized on the Eastern Shore in March. Adult tickets are $5; children under 10, seniors and veterans are free. For an adoption application, go to http://bit.ly/APPYFEST.
Monday, Oct. 8
Waldorf Lions Club, along with the Children’s National Hospital Blood Mobile, will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sam’s Club parking lot, 2365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. To make a reservation, call 202-476-5437 or sign up on-line at https://bit. ly/2Q72Ylr. Spanish Conversational
Club for ages 16 and older is at 6 p.m. at Waldorf West Branch Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases and figure out verb conjugations. Basic Spanish skills are required.
In Vein: A VR Trip Through
the Circulatory System for ages 6-11 is 6 p.m. at La Plata Branch Library, 2 Garrett Ave., La Plata. Take a virtual reality journey through the circulatory system. Then use the things you learned to play a fun game. Applying for College is 6 p.m. at Potomac Branch Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. LGBTQ Healthy Relationships for ages 16 and older is 6:30 p.m. at P.D. Brown Memorial Branch Library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. For Domestic Violence Awareness month, we’ll be talking about healthy relationships. Presented by the Center for Abused Persons. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Day of the Dead Masks for all ages is 6 p.m. at Waldorf West Branch Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Day of the Dead and making a one-of-a-kind mask you can wear. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Pomonkey High School
Alumni Association holds its monthly meeting at 1:30 pm at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head. All are invited to attend. Contact Philip Thomas at 301-751-1823 for more information.
The Arc Southern Maryland is offering free sign language classes from 1-2 p.m. every other Wednesday at The Arc’s Waldorf Office, 3601 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. RSVP required; contact Connie at cwilloughby@arcsomd. org. Crafty Kids: Monster Maker
for ages 6 to 11 is 6 p.m. at Potomac Branch Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. We will be making monsters out of construction paper and paper plates. DIY Terrariums for all ages is 6 p.m. at Waldorf West Branch Librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Learn about terrariums from the La Plata Garden Club and make a tiny garden in a jar. Registration required by calling 301-645-1395. Family Movie and Play Night
for ages 3 to 8 starts at 6 p.m. at Waldorf West Branch Librar y, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf. Bring the family to the Imaginative Playtime Room and enjoy “Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie.” One ticket per person (even infants) will be handed out one hour before the program.
Thursday, Oct 11
American Legion Post 293 is hosting Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night with an à la carte menu from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Veterans Benefits is 6 p.m. at La Plata Branch Library, 2 Garrett Ave., La Plata. Get valuable information about veteran services.