Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

Send calendar events (at least two weeks in advance, if possible) to Community, 4475 Regency Place, Suite 301, White Plains, MD 20695. Email items to community@somdnews.com. Include a contact phone number or email on all submissions. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau invites youth ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or employed to meet with a youth mentor from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday to develop goals for work, school and life. Call 301-645-1837 or visit www. ready4life.org.

Friday, June 7

Friday Fun Nights for children ages 5 to 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. Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8:30 p.m. Fridays at LifeStream Church of the Nazarene, at 5105 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. Go to www. marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666. The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire

Department Auxiliary will be selling fried shrimp dinners to go from 5 to 7 p.m. at 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road in Bel Alton. The cost is $14. For more information, call Janet at 240-682-4840. The Charles County Arts Alliance

will hold a First Friday presentation at 6 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Courthouse at 8430 Commerce St. in Port Tobacco. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Artist Don Zimmer will present on history and art work of “Shores of Port Tobacco in the 1700s” with artwork displayed in the south wing. Light refreshments. Donations welcome. For more information, email joyce Edelen at keechjoyce@aol.com. The American Legion Post 238

will hold a seafood dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6265 Brandywine Road in Hughesville. The cost is $7 to $18. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit the post’s Facebook page. American Legion Riders Post 293

will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Cost is $10.

Saturday, June 8

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold a Managing Emotions program from 10 a.m. to noon for elementary and middle

school students to identify their emotional triggers and develop coping strategies. Call 301-645-1837. The Charles County Public Library’s Fifth Annual Comic Con will take place at noon at the Waldorf West Branch Library, at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. There will be free comic books, a cosplay costume contest, superhero boot camp, games, prizes, vendors and more. The Chesapeake Choral Arts

Society will hold its “Putting It Together” concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Players Theater, at 508 Charles St. in La Plata. The concert will highlight the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students, seniors and members of the military. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. chesapeakechoral.com or call 301-642-0594. The Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will host a grocery auction beginning at 5 p.m. at 15245 Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville. Doors open at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.hvfdems.org or www.farrellauctionservice.com. The Alice Ferguson Foundation

will hold Pinot on the Potomac from 5 to 9 p.m. at 2001 Bryan

Point Road in Accokeek. Enjoy local wines and beer, food, music and views of the Potomac and Mount Vernon.Cost is $65 to $90. For more information, visit fergusonfoundation.org. The Charles County Arts Alliance

has announced that the 27th annual ArtsFest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the La Plata Town Hall, at 305 Queen Anne St. in La Plata. For more information, call the CCAA at 301-392-5900 or email info@charlescountyarts.org. The Southern Maryland Decorative

Painters will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, at 28297 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, in the hall behind the church. The business meeting will start at 10 a.m., followed by painting ornaments for the hospice tree. Guests are welcome and asked to contact the group for supply info if they’d like to paint on the day of their visit. For more information, contact Garnett Joy at 301-884-2835 or email smdp.learntopaint@gmail.com, or visit www.smdpaint.org. American LegionPost 293, Riders and Sons will hold an installation of officers at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

Sunday, June 9

Society will hold its “Putting It Together” concert at 3:30 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Players Theater, at 508 Charles St. in La Plata. The concert will highlight the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students, seniors and members of the military. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. chesapeakechoral.com or call 301-642-0594. The Mattawoman Creek Arts Center will hold a reception for its “Materials Matter” exhibition from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5565 Upham Place in Marbury and will include demonstrations by the sculptors. The exhibit runs from June 7 to July 7. All exhibits are free and open to the public. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 will hold a breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. All-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries and fruit. Cost is $10.

Monday, June 10

VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chick-fil-A, located

at 107 Drury Drive in La Plata. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will host youth in need of community service hours from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 301-645-1837.

American Legion Post 293 will hold an executive meeting at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Tuesday, June 11

VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9 to 10:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Burger King, at 30004 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. For more 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, at 4950 St. Joseph Way in Pomfret. For more information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold a victim awareness group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for youth who have offended and need to make a positive contribution to the community. Call 301-645-1837. American Legion Riders Post 293

will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

Wednesday, June 12

VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, at 3365 Crain Highway in Waldorf. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, at

11765 Business Park Drive in Waldorf. Contact Millie Kriemelmeyer at 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@me.com. American Legion Riders Post 82

will hold a spirit night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Roy Rogers, at 6370 Crain Highway in La Plata. Roy Rogers will contribute 25% of receipts to the cause of supporting American veterans. Dine in, drive through or carry-out. The Pomonkey High School Alumni

Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, at 3385 Metropolitan Church Road in Pomonkey. All alumni and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call Philip Thomas at 301-751-1823.

Thursday, June 13

VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9 to 10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Chick-fil-A, at 16003 Crain Highway in Brandywine. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.

VConnections holds Veterans Coffee Breaks 9 to 10:30 a.m. for women veterans the second Friday of each month at Chickfil-A, at 107 Drury Drive in La Plata. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82

holds bingo on Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, at 6330 Crain Highway in La Plata. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221.

VConnections assists senior and elderly veterans and families 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at Clark Senior Center, at 1210 Charles St. in La Plata. By appointment only. For information, go to www.vconnections. org. Southern Maryland Brain Injury

Support Group meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of

each month at Spring Dell Center, at 6040 Radio Station Road in La Plata. Call Jerry at 301-753-6335 or Debbie at 301932-4920. Point of Change Jail and Street Ministry Family Ties Support Group

meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at New Hope AME Church, located at 12310 Washington Square in Waldorf. Contact Jerald or Kimberly Graham at 443-5320090 or 301-609-9492, or email pointofchange@hotmail.com. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold an anger management group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays for middle and high school students. Call 301-6451837. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold a Ready for Life group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays for youth ages 16 to 24 to learn about time management, effective communication, building and maintaining healthy relationships and setting goals. Call 301-645-1837.

VFW Post 8810 will hold a house committee meeting at 6 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

American Legion Post 293 will hold a steak and cheese sandwich night, with a la carte menu, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

Friday, June 14

Friday Fun Nights for children ages 5 to 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. Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family

Group meets at 8:30 p.m. Fridays at LifeStream Church of the Nazarene, at 5105 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. Go to www. marylanddc-alanon.org or call

1-800-425-2666. St. Mary’s College of Maryland

presents the inaugural Mulberry Music Festival – Act 1, featuring chart-topping gospel recording artist Jason Nelson and a diverse lineup of local musicians, , from 6-9 p.m. on the college’s townhouse green. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The Arc Southern Maryland

will host its 17th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, at 11200 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and tournament play begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $150 per player. Proceeds will support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. For sponsorship opportunities or to register, visit www. arcsomd.org/golf. The American Legion Post 238

will hold a meatloaf dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6265 Brandywine Road in Hughesville. The cost is $10. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit the post’s Facebook page. The Harry White Wilmer Sons of The American Legion Squadron 82

will hold a baby back rib dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at 6330 N. Crain Highway in La Plata. The menu includes 1/2 slab of ribs, ranch beans, cole slaw, fries, rolls, coffee and tea. The cost is $12. Gift certificates available at the Post. For more information, call 301-934-8221 or visit alpost82.org.

VFW Post 8810 will hold a steak dinner, with potato and vegetable selection, salad, roll and dessert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Cost is $15.

Saturday, June 15

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold a Managing Emotions

program from 10 a.m. to noon for elementary and middle school students to identify their emotional triggers and develop coping strategies. Call 301-645-1837. The American Muscle Classic,a

strongman competition, will take place at the Waldorf Ford, at 2440 Crain Highway in Waldorf, starting at 10 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 17 are free. Hard Bargain Farm’s Children

Garden will hold a free day in the garden from 10 a.m. to noon at 2201 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. Volunteers are needed to help weed, plant and water this outdoor classroom space. To RSVP, visit childrensgardenvolunteerday.eventbrite. com or call 301-292-5665.

The Children’s Aid Society will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon at 3000 Huntington Circle in Waldorf. Volunteer helpers are needed; call 301-645-1561 or email info@childrens-aid-society.org. The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum will host Michelle Hamilton, author of “Civil War Ghosts,” who will discuss actual reportings of paranormal activity during the Civil War, at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Building, at 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road in Waldorf. Seating is limited. VFW Post 8810 and the American Legion Post 293 will hold a Texas hold-em tournament with 5:45 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Buy-in is $100. Sign up at the post or call 301-645-6331.

Sunday, June 16

The American Legion Post 238 will be serving breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at 6265 Brandywine Raod in Hughesville. The cost is $7. The public is invited. For more information, call 301-2743522 or visit the post’s Facebook page.