Calendar of events

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Send calendar events (at least two weeks in advance, if possible) to Community, 204 Washington Ave., Suite 104, La Plata, MD 20646. 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. 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.

Friday, Oct. 4

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 Fire Department Auxiliary will sell fried chicken dinners to go from 5 to 7 p.m. at 9765 Alton Newtown Road in Bel Alton. The cost is $14. For more information, call Janet at 240-682-4840. The Society for the Restoration

of Port Tobacco will hold a First Friday presentation on the history of a brewery in historic Port Tobacco Village from 6 to 9 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, at 8430 Commerce St. in Port Tobacco. The event will feature craft beer from the Calvert Brewing company, as well as music, history, food, raffles and fun. All-inclusive tickets are $40

each; designated driver tickets are $30 each. To purchase tickets, visit porttobaccocourthouse.com. For more information, call 301-375-7892. American Legion riders Chapter

293 will hold an Oktoberfest dinner, with schnitzel, German potato salad, red cabbage and dessert, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Dinners are $12 each.

Saturday, Oct. 5

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 University of Maryland

Extension will hold a compost workshop from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Charles County government parking lot, at 200 Baltimore Ave. in La Plata. This event is free, but RSVPs are required by Sept. 28. Geobins are available while supplies last. to register, visit compostworkshop.eventbrite. com. The Southern Maryland Chamber Players will perform “Rhythm in Music!” beginning at 7 p.m.

at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, at 305 E. Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. This free event is followed by a love offering and reception. For more information, call 301843-6797 or email budlekel@ comcast.net. The Charles County Department of Health will hold a free influenza vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, at 2040 St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf. The Southern Maryland Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds, at 8440 Fairground Road in La Plata. There will be over 50 booths on tattooing, vendors and live entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.somdtattooexpo.com or call Marilyn at 301-932-9760. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold youth power groups from 10 a.m. to noon for elementary and middle school age children at 75 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. For more information, call 301-6451837.

Roctoberfest will take place on La Grange Ave. in downtown La Plata, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., There will be vendors, food trucks, kid’s zone, raffles, giveaways and more. There will be three stages for music, headlined by Lit. Tickets are $10 each; children ages 10 and under are free. Proceeds will go to benefit music and performing arts programs in Charles County Public Schools. For more information or to register, visit www.rocktoberfestlp.com.

Future Next will hold a financial literacy workshop for high school students from 10 a.m. to noon at 1192 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf. For more information or to register, email ahawkins@futurenext.org or call 240-448-5799.

St. Ignatius Church will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6455 Port Tobacco Road in Hill Top. There will be a bake sale, raffle table and more. Breakfast and lunch items will be sold. To donate items, call John Minichino at 301-743-3514 to arrange pick up or drop items off at the church hall.

Beyond the Classroom will hold a “Back to School Stress Busters Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waldorf West Branch Library, at 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. This free workshop is for parents and studens ages 10 to 21 and will provide information on dealing with stress, anxiety, bullying and other topics. To register, visit stressbustersworkshop100519.eventbrite.

com. For more information, call info@beyondtheclassroominc.org. The Archaeological Society of

Maryland will hold its annual meeting beginning at 9 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Musuem, at 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg, with talks from 10:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. by archaeologists Esther Doyle Read, James Gibb, Kristin Montaperto, Julia King and Carol Cowherd. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $8 for the general public, $5 for society members and free for students with identification. For more information, email ccasm2010@gmail.com or visit ccarchsoc.blogspot.com.

The 9th Annual Monarch Mania, a celebration of the migration of monarch butterflies, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, at 17069 Cobb Island Road on Cobb Island. Keynote speaker will be environmental educator Casey Tinius and the Rev. Joe Blanton of the Cobb Island Baptist Church will perform the blessing of the monarch butterflies during opening ceremonies. For more information, call Mike Callahan at 240765-5192 or Rochelle Creighton-Tompa at 240-505-3755. Women Veterans United Committee will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, at 3385 Metropolitan Church Road in Indian Head.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Life Chain, a pro-life event, will be held from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. beginning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at 201 St. Mary’s Ave. in La Plata. Pick up for signs will be held in the parking lot. The La Plata chain, now in its sixth year, is part of the annual National Life Chain event that has been standing for the unborn for 31 years. For more information, email Jennifer Crispell at laplatalifechain@gmail.com. The Southern Maryland Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds, at 8440 Fairground Road in La Plata. There will be over 50 booths on tattooing, vendors and live entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.somdtattooexpo.com or call Marilyn at 301-932-9760.

The Knights of St. John Ladies’ Auxiliary #301 and Junior Auxiliary

#51 will hold its annual Gospel program beginning at 3 p.m. at the La Plata Firehouse, at 911 Washington Avenue in La Plata. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and there will be food for sale. For more information, call Agnes Neal at 240-416-8811, Kristy Savoy at

301-529-2984, Mary Ball at 301934-2345 or Thelma Johnson at 301-884-6043. The Southern Maryland Audubon

Society will host a “sharp-tailed sparrows and migrants” bird watch from 8 a.m. to noon at Cove Point Beach and Marsh. Space is limited. RSVP to Bob at bobboxwell@hotmail.com or 410-610-5124.

Monday, Oct. 7

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 Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold victim awareness classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for youth referred by juvenile court, at 75 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837. Nu Zeta Omega, the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

will sponsor an educational forum, “Early Detection Matters” from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, at 3150 Middletown Road in Waldorf. Focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the community event will share the importance of cancer screenings. RSVP to nzomegaearlydetectionmatters.eventbrite. com.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

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. American Legion Riders Chapter 293 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at 2310 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. The Charles County Service and

Advocacy Network will hold a forum, “Building a Trauma Response Network in Charles County,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church, at 13025 Good Samaritan Drive in Waldorf. An eight-person

panel will discuss the range of trauma services in the county. For more information, contact the Charles County Charitable Trust at 301-934-3700 or info@ charlesnonprofits.org. To register, visit bit.ly/TraumaResponsiveness.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

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. The Pomonkey High School Alumni

Association will hold its monthly meeting 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. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold anger management classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for middle and high school age youth at 75 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837.

Thursday, Oct. 10

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. 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 443-532-0090 or 301-609-9492, or email pointofchange@ hotmail.com.

Southern Maryland Job Source will host a Re-Entry Hiring Event and Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 175 Post Office Road in Waldorf. Meet up to 15 local businesses ready to hire and learn about resources available in the community. Information on record expungement will also be available. For more information, call 301-3741152. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

will hold “Let’s Walk the Talk” groups for youth ages 14 to 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837. The Maryland Forests Association and Maryland Tree Farm Program

are co-hosting “Why Markets Matter,” a half day symposium focused on Maryland’s forest products industry in Charles County, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Deerhaven Timber Farm, at 7745 Whitetail Place in La Plata. Lunch will be provided. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at www.mdforests.org/post/register-for-why-markets-matter.

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

Friday, Oct. 11

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.

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. 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 Alice Ferguson Foundation

will hold an autumn hayride from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2201 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. There will be a campfire by the log cabin and hot cider, cookies and marshmallows. This event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. The cost is $5; free for foundation members and children under age 5. The Baden Volunteer Fire Department will hold a pitch card party beginning at 7:30 p.m. at 16608 Brandywine Road in Brandywine. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per player. Light refreshments will be sold. For more information, call 301-888-1888.