Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD

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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 301645-1837 or visit www.ready4life.org.

The Historic Port Tobacco Village is open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and Monday by appointment, beginning at Stagg Hall, 8450 Commerce St. in Port Tobacco. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-392-3418.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

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. The Department of Health and Human Services will give a presentation of the State Health Insurance Program, Medicare Parts A,B,C and D, SMP, savings programs and supplemental insurance at 10 a.m. at the Potomac Branch Library, at 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive in Indian Head.

National Issues Forum will hold a community discussion on “A House Divided: How Do We Get the Political System We Want?” at 6 p.m. at the Waldorf West Branch Library, at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. The forum will be moderated by Julie A. Walton, director of the Charles County Community Mediation Center.

Thursday, Sept. 19

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.

The College of Southern Maryland will hold a free FAFSA Workshop at 2:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, Room 110, at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. CSM’s Financial Assistance Department will provide one-on-one assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Aid, the primary application for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. For more information, call 301-934-7531 or visit www.csmd. edu/calendar/admissions/laplata/ FAFSA-Workshop-9.19.19.

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. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1972, will meet at the Waldorf West Branch Library at 1 p.m., at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. The guest speaker will be Rachel Jones, Southern Maryland representative for U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.). For more information, call 301-848-3476. The Department of Health and Human Services will give a presentation of the State Health Insurance Program, Medicare Parts A,B,C and D, SMP, savings programs and supplemental insurance at 6 p.m. at the Potomac Branch Library, at 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive in Indian Head.

Friday, Sept. 20

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 Harry White Wilmer Sons of the American Legion Squadron 82

will hold a baby back rib dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the legion post, at 6330 N. Crain Highway in La Plata. The cost is $12 and includes 1/2 slab of ribs, ranch beans, cole slaw, french fries, rolls, coffee and tea. Gift certificates are available at the post. The public is welcome. For more information, call 301-9348221 or visit alpost82.org. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 36 will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf. All DAV members are encouraged to attend the meetings to support the chapter and hear updates on federal, state and local legislation that affects veterans, their families and survivors. For more information, email estokessr@aol.com.

American Legion Post 238 will hold a steak or steak and fried shrimp dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6265 Brandywine Road in Hughesville. The cost is $15 to $18. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit the post on Facebook.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold a “to be determined” dinner and dessert from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. The cost is $10. The Waldorf West Branch Library

will host a Teen Game Night beginning at 6 p.m. at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. Video games, foosball and tabletop games will be available for ages 12 to 18, with snacks provided by Chick-fil-A of Waldorf. Saturday, Sept. 21 The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will hold a fall craft and vendor fair fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1069 St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf. Admission is free. Food for purchase will be available. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. will hold its inaugural Southern Maryland Slam Fishing Tournament and Dinner at 5 p.m. at the JES Avanti Foundation at Bluff Point, at 21801 Whites Neck Road in Bushwood. This event benefits active duty military and veterans with disabilities by providing opportunities for fly fishing. For more information, visit projecthealingwaters.org. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s —

Charles County will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the La Plata Town Hall, at 305 Queen Ave. in La Plata. There will be information, support and services available. Participation is free but walkers are encouraged to raise funds. For more information, contact Molly Gascoigne at 703-766-9019 or email mgascoigne@alz.org. VFW Post 8810 and American

Legion Post 293 will host a

“Texas hold’em” tournament at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Sign up is at 5:45 p.m. There is a $100 buy-in. For more information, call 301-6456331.

Neibauer Dental Care will host a “Free Dentistry Day” between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 124 Rosewick Road in La Plata. Patients accepted on first come, first served basis. For more information, call 301-934-4357 or visit www.freedentistr yday.org. The University of Maryland

Extension will have a Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the La Plata Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Charles County government building, at the intersection of Talbot Street and Washington Avenue in La Plata. Master gardeners will provide answers to gardening questions, tips and information and a plant and insect quiz. The Charles County Youth Orchestra will hold auditions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only, at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church, at 13025 Good Samaritan Drive in Waldorf. For more information or to schedule a rehearsal, visit www.ccyo.com. Children’s Voices of Southern

Maryland are accepting new choristers for the 2019-2020 season. Auditions will be held by appointment only between 2 and 4 p.m. at Ms. Georgia’s Creative Arts Academy, at 7454 Woodhaven Drive in La Plata. All prospective choristers must fill out a registration form. For more information, to download a registration form or to schedule an audition, visit childrensvoicessomd.org. The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House

Museum will host historian Dave Taylor as he discusses the details of the military trial of Dr. Mudd and others for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The talk begins at 1 p.m. in the exhibit building, at 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road in Waldorf. The talk is free but seating is limited. First Missionary Baptist Church

will hold a “Family and Friends Day” beginning at 3 p.m. at 46370 Pegg Lane in Lexington Park. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Donn Hall, pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Kinsale, Va. For more information, call the church at 301-863-8388. The Life Journeys Writers Guild

will meet at 2 p.m. at the Waldorf West Branch Library, at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. Enjoy networking, reading, critiquing your works, sharing industr y information and more. This event is free and open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday, Sept. 22 The Charles County Chamber

of Commerce will present its second annual “Bounty of the County” from 3 to 7 p.m. at Weatherly Farm, at 14145 Banks O’dee Road in Newburg. The event will feature a “farm to river to table” feast highlighting local chefs and dining selections. Cost is $75

each. For more information or to register, visit chamberbountyofthecounty.com. First Missionary Baptist Church

will hold a “Family and Friends Day” beginning at 10 a.m. at 46370 Pegg Lane in Lexington Park. The guest preacher will be the Rev. D. Malcolm Williams, associate of Zion Baptist Church in Kinsale, Va. For more information, call the church at 301-863-8388. The Mattawoman Creek Art

Center will hold a reception for its current exhibit, “Southern Maryland Art,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5565 Upham Place in Marbury. This exhibit showcases art representative of the Southern Maryland region. The Mattawoman Creek Art Center is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The exhibit will be on display Sept. 20 to Oct. 27. Monday, Sept. 23 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. on Mondays. Call 301-6451837.

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. The 2N1 Senior Citizens Club

meets every Monday from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center, at 1210 Charles St. in La Plata. All interested seniors are welcome. The Sons of the American Legion

Squadron 82 will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive at the legion post, at 6330 Crain Highway in La Plata from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. To schedule a donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Tuesday, Sept. 24 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. The Charles County Youth Orchestra will hold auditions from 6 p.m. to 7:20 p.m., by appointment only, at North Point High School, at 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf. For more information or to schedule a rehearsal, visit www.ccyo.com. Wednesday, Sept. 25

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.

AMVETS Post 13 will hold a member meeting at 7 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

St. Charles Towne Center will host a holiday hiring event from 5 to 9 p.m. at 11110 Circle in Waldorf in the lower mall level, near center court. Representatives from retailers looking to hire will be in attendance. Bring a resume. Thursday, Sept. 26 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.

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. The Department of Health and

Human Services will give a presentation of the State Health Insurance Program, Medicare Parts A,B,C and D, SMP, savings programs and supplemental insurance at 6 p.m. at the Waldorf West Branch Library, at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. Friday, Sept. 27

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. American Legion Post 238, Sons

of the American Legion will hold a steamed or fried shrimp dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6265 Brandywine Road in Hughesville. The cost is $12. The public is invited. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit the post’s Facebook page.

VFW 8810 Auxiliary will hold a pasta dinner with spaghetti and meatballs or Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad and dessert, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. The cost is $10. Saturday, Sept. 28 The University of Maryland

Extension will hold a native tree identification walk from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Friendship Farm Park, at 4705 Friendship Landing Road in Nanjemoy,, starting at the trailhead parking lot. This event is free, but RSVPs are appreciated. To RSVP, visit treeidwalk.eventbrite.com. The Bryans Road Shopping Center

Community Outreach Center will host their 2019 Car Show and Concert featuring Lady Mary and InDaHouse Band from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bryans Road Shopping Center, at 3095 Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road. There will be a moon

bounce, face painting and mre. For more information, call Gloria Jolly at 301-509-6637. The Alice Ferguson Foundation

will hold a bird walk from 8 to 10 a.m. at 2201 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. Explore diverse ecosystems and the birds that inhabit them. The cost is $5; free for foundation members. Sunday, Sept. 29

Sacred Heart Catholic Church will hold a country fixin’s dinner from noon to 5 p.m. at 201 St. Mary’s Ave. in La Plata. The dine-in buffet is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children under age 6. Drive-through and carryout meals are also available for $16 each. There will also be a bake sale and raffle. For more information, call 301-934-2261.

Waldorf Elks Lodge 2421 will hold an all you can eat crab feast from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2210 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. For more information, call 301-6452421. Monday, Sept. 30 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. on Mondays. Call 301-6451837.

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. The 2N1 Senior Citizens Club

meets every Monday from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center, at 1210 Charles St. in La Plata. All interested seniors are welcome. Tuesday, Oct. 1 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. Kiwanis Club of Charles County

meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at The Greene Turtle, at 6 St. Mary’s Ave. in La Plata. Meetings include dinner on your own. Go to www.kiwanisofcc.com or email kiwanisofcc@gmail.com. The Southern Maryland Mediation Community will hold a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Smith Hall, at 10210 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby. The meeting is free to the public. For more information, visit www.somdmediationcommunity.org. Wednesday, Oct. 2

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.