Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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Ongoing
Port Tobacco Players is performing “A Christmas Carol in Washington” on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 16, at 508 Charles St., La Plata. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows are 3 p.m. For tickets, go to http://www.ptplayers. com/.
Holiday Salon and Small Works exhibit runs from Nov. 3 to Dec. 9 at the Mattawoman Creek Art Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. The reception is Sunday, Nov. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. The art center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 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.
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, 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. Good for seniors with dementia. Call 301-638-3194.
VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chick-fil-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.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.
Free Foreclosure Legal Clinic with Maryland 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 301-932-3322.
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, 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. 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 St. 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 443-532-0090 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.
Friday, Nov. 2
Congregation Sha’are
Shalom is holding a special service at 8 p.m., 18 Henry Ford Circle in Waldorf, in solemn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Kristallnacht, or “Night of Broken Glass,” and to honor those killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Public invited. For information, email shaareshalom@gmail.com. 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 301-934-8221. Community Foundation of
Southern Maryland holds its Philanthropy Day Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www.cfsomd.org/philanthropy-day-luncheon/ or call 240-670-4483. First Friday at Port Tobacco Courthouse is 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30, 8430 Commerce St., Port Tobacco. The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco hosts artist Don Zimmer, known for his art on “The Blue Dog Legend,” who will unveil two new art pieces along with a history presentation. Light refreshments. $5 donation. Go to www. porttobaccocourthouse.com. American Legion Post 238
will hold a Seafood Dinner featuring oysters and other seafood platters from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $7 to $18. The post is located at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301274-3522 or go to Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
American Legion Post 82 is having Steak and Shrimp Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata. Steak or shrimp (fried or steamed); steak and shrimp combo. All dinners come with salad, baked potato, green beans, rolls/butter, iced tea/coffee. Carry outs available. Open to the public. For information, call 301-934-8221. Overeaters Anonymous
meets at 9 a.m. at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic. Contact Debbie at 301-642-0146.
Saturday, Nov. 3
St. Peter’s Holiday Craft Fair is 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s School, 3320 St. Peter’s Drive, Waldorf. A Christmas Mall features a flea market, jewelry room, silent auction, bake table, photos with Santa, cash raffle and refreshments. Contact Yvonne Sherman at yvonnesherman2003@yahoo.com or call 301-9193782.
A Grocery Auction is set for 6 p.m. (doors open at 4:45) at the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville. Variety of items for bid. For information, go to www.hvfdems.org or www.farrellauctionservice.com. Sip & Shop Food and Coat
Drive is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata. Bring a canned good or non-perishable, a coat or a monetar y donation. Music, choirs, wine tasting and holiday shopping. An annual Veterans
Celebration, hosted by Thornton Funeral Home P.A., is 3 to 5 p.m. at 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head. The celebration is to thank all veterans and highlight women in the military. Indian Head United Methodist Church is holding its Hearts and Hands Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 19 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head. Handmade crafts, vendors, food, bake sale and white elephant treasurers will be available. For information, call 301-743-2312. CSM Southern Maryland
Concert Band performs at 8 p.m. at La Plata Fine Arts Center Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. $5 in advance, $7 at the door; $5, seniors, military, youth. Call the Box Office at 301-934-7828. P.D. Brown Library Book
Discussion Group talks about self-selected non-fiction titles from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 50 Village St., Waldorf. Choose any non-fiction title to discuss.
The Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Association Unit 93
of Patuxent River is holding its fifth annual Craft Fair, Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park (about 1/4 mile south of Great Mills Road). Proceeds benefit the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Sip & Shop Food and Coat
Drive is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata.
Bring a canned good or non-perishable, a coat or a monetar y donation. Music, choirs, wine tasting and holiday shopping.
Charlotte Hall Rotary Club will host its 19th annual Holiday Basket/Designer Purse
Bingo at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo will start at 1 p.m. To reserve a table for six or more or to be included in a free drawing, call Shirley at 240-298-3885 or email Shirley.mattingly@verizon.net.
Monday, Nov. 5
Christ Church in La Plata is hosting a Pre-Election Prayer Vigil from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church, 112 Charles St., La Plata. The non-political, non-partisan event will include readings, prayers and music, as well as space for people to pray to help alleviate tensions. The James E. Richmond
Science Center hosts a free planetarium sky show at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
A Spaghetti Dinner and Bake
Sale is 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, 15245 Prince Frederic Road, Hughesville. Cost is $7 per dinner, dine in or carry out. For information, go to www.hvfdems.org. Optional Private Applicator
Certification Class is 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. Mar y’s Ag Service Center in Leonardtown. Register by calling the St. Mary’s Extension Office at 301475-4484 or 4477.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Clifford House Informational Q&A Session is from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Charles County Government Center, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. The purpose is to provide information about the visitation house and its importance in foster care. Charles County Antique
Arts Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Charles County Social Ser vices Building, 200 Kent Ave., La Plata. Carol Mckenna Fort will make Still Life Paintings by 17th centur y Dutch masters come alive by breaking the code of their subjects and symbols. Guests welcome. For information, call Melinda Brown at 240-271-9838. Senior Services of Charles
County is hosting cash bingo, doors open at 9:30 a.m., Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3092 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome. For more information, call 301638-4420. The inaugural SBDC Women’s Business Showcase will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus, Center for Business & Industry (BI Building) Chaney Enterprises Conference Room (113) located at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Register at https://bit.ly/WomensBizShow. Southern Maryland Audubon
Society is hosting talk on the Mar yland Biodiversity Project from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Charles Soil Conser vation District, 4200 Gardiner Road, Waldorf. Jim Brighton, co-founder of the project, will discuss the cataloguing and photographing of all natural things in Mar yland. For information, call L ynne Wheeler at 301-751-8097 or email somdaudubon@yahoo.com.
Thursday, Nov. 8
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Artist
Lecture: Reni Gower is at 2:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE) Building, Room CE-101, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The artist will present a talk about the exhibit “Proof Perfect.” A reception will follow. Free.
American Legion Post 293 Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night is 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. À la carte menu. Charles County Archaeological Society Meeting is 7 p.m. at the La Plata Police Department Community Room, 101 La Grange Ave., La Plata. Maxwell Sickler will talk about Native American brass and copper artifacts. Visitors welcome. For information, email ccasm2010@gmail.com.
CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: Provocations – Universal Healthcare is at 7 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Room LR-102, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Naila Russell, an assistant professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner, will lecture on “Is Universal Healthcare Cover Possible in a Capitalistic Society?” The lecture is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at bxoffc@csmd.edu.
Friday, Nov. 9
Second Friday at Port
Tobacco Courthouse is 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30, 8430 Commerce St., Port Tobacco. The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco hosts author Kevin Grote with his play “The Broken Pitcher: A Play in Three Acts” based on a true murder trial in the early 1900s in Charles County. Tickets $15 Play and are available at www.porttobaccocourthouse.com. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 is holding a Roast Pork ($12) or Fried Shrimp ($15) Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata. Either dinner comes with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cinnamon apples, rolls/butter, iced tea/ coffee. Open to the public. Carry outs available. For information, call 301-9348221. VFW Post 8810 Steak Dinner
is 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Potato and vegetable selection, salad, roll, dessert, $15. American Legion Post 238 will hold a Meatloaf Dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10. The post is located at 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. For information, call 301-2743522 or go to Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
A Pitch Card Party is 6:30 p.m. (games start at 7:30) at the Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. $7 per player; light refreshments sold. For weather related cancellation, call 301-888-1888. 12th annual School Dayz Fall Festival hosted by Friends of Old Waldorf School at Greater Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Tickets, $50. Contact Sandi Middleton at 301-752-5198. Fun Bunch & Friendz
Quarter Frenzy, a quarter auction benefiting St. Joseph’s Women’s Group, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4590 St Josephs Way, Pomfret. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; auction begins at 6:30. Paddles are $3; two for $5; and three for $7. For reservations, call Valerie at 240-416-4224.