Church news
Old Durham famous fish fry tonight
aka Old Durham, 8685 Ironsides Road in Nanjemoy, is having its famous fish fry Friday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. Adults $15, children $9. All you can eat or take out with all the fixings. For more information, call Roy at 301-456-4531.
New Hope to host men’s health forum
12310 Washington Square in Waldorf, is holding a Men’s Health Forum on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. All men are welcome. Topics include prostate gland health, diabetes, colon cancer, cholesterol, heart and circulation. RSVP via email nhamewow@gmail.com, or contact the church office at 301-870-6460.
Faith United Methodist holding yard sale
at 15769 Livingston Road in Accokeek is holding a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. The sale is expected to include Christmas items, clothing, furniture, household goods and bicycles. For more information, contact Barbara McMillion at 301-396-4617.
Our Lady Help of Christians to hold Public Square Rosary in Waldorf
100 Village Street in Waldorf, will hold a Public Square Rosary on Saturday, Oct. 13, following the 9 a.m. Mass. All are invited. The rosary will be recited on St. Charles Parkway, a short distance from the church. The group will carry a banner from America Needs Fatima. Churches around the world will recite the rosary this Saturday in honor of the 101st anniversary of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information, call the church office at 301-6457112.
Victory Chapel to host quarter auction
will be holding a “Quarter Auction” on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Accokeek Academy, 14400 Berry Road, in Accokeek. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 1 p.m. Food will be available. Bring rolls of quarters or purchase quarters at the event. For more information, call Debbi Lewis at 703-926-2135.
Trinity Church to host card party
9611 Trinity Church Road in Charlotte Hall, is hosting a card party at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19. The cost is $7 per person. For more information, call 301-643-0191.
Christ Church Wayside to host fall dinner
is hosting its annual fall dinner on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at the church, 13050 Rock Point Road (Route 257), in Newburg. The dinner features crab cakes, baked ham, country ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, kale, turnips, coleslaw, rolls and butter, coffee and lemonade. Adult dinners are $25; children 6-12, $12; and children 5 and under are free. There will also be a bake sale table and a Treasure Trove Gift Table. For more information, call 301-259-4327.
Waldorf church holding Holy Spirit course
100 Village St. in Waldorf, is holding a six-week course titled “The Gift,” a life in the Spirit course. The teachings are rooted in the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Two sessions will be offered: Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (includes breakfast) and Tuesday evenings, starting Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (includes dinner). The cost is $10. To enroll, call the church office at 301-645-7112, or go to https://olhoc. com/gift.
St. Paul’s Parish holding ham, oyster dinner
(Baden), 13500 Baden Westwood Road, is hosting a ham and oyster dinner by Thompson’s Seafood Catering from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. The menu includes fried oysters, glazed and stuffed ham, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, sweet potatoes, turnips, green beans, pickled beets, applesauce, rolls and beverages. Adults are $25, children 7 to 12, $10, and 6 and under are free. Carryout is available. Reservations are suggested; call Wanda at 301-8889217 or Mary Jane at 301-579-2230.
will be having a “Trunk-OrTreat” event on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall, 5601 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head. The event will feature a parade, music, games, photo booth and prizes to be awarded for the best costumes (ages 1 to 10 years old) and the best decorated trunks. For more information, call Patricia Page at 240-888-7461 or Christine Washington at 301-449-5582.
Peace Lutheran to host Trunk-or-Treat
401 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, is hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Smallwood Drive parking lot will be lined with decorated cars. Friendly adults and youth from our congregation will welcome children to their candy-filled trunks. Trunk-or-Treating is 2 to 2:30 p.m. The Halloween Party is 2:30 to 4 p.m. Call 301-8431832 for more details.
Shiloh UMC to host Annual Bazaar
7305 Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road, is holding its Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Good Shepherd UMC to host auction
305 E. Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, will hold its annual Fall Live Auction on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until all items are sold. We may have just that item you’ve been looking for. Lunch and baked goods will be available. For more information, call 301-843-6797.
Good Shepherd UMC to host craft fair
on Smallwood Drive in Waldorf is holding its annual Craft and Apple Dumpling Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3. The fair includes vendors, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and, of course, apple dumplings. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 301-6431160.