Church news
Marbury Baptist Church to host Russian choral ensemble Oct. 11
will host LYRA choral ensemble at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct 11,, at 4670 Bicknell Road in Marbury. LYRA, a cappella choral ensemble of musicians from St. Petersburg, Russia, will perform songs customary to Russian Orthodox churches, as well as traditional Russian folk music. The musicians are graduates of the St. Petersburg Music Conservatory and each perform as soloists at musical theaters in Russia. All are invited to attend. A love offering will be collected during the concert. For more information, go to www.marburybaptistchurch.com.
South Potomac to host coffee house
will host its “Living” Room Coffee House from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at 4915 Crain Highway in White Plains. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be gospel bluegrass music performed by “Sonrise.” The event is free and family-friendly, but love offerings will be accepted.
St. Paul’s Episcopal to hold craft and vendor fair Oct. 19
will host its first fall craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4535 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. There will be over 30 vendors. Raffle tickets will be sold for items donated by vendors. There will also be food for sale. Raffle tickets and food are cash only. For more information, call the church at 301-645-5000.
Accokeek church to host cyber scam seminar Oct. 19
will host a scam awareness seminar from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 15821 Livingston Road in Accokeek. The seminar is presented by Rhonda Holyfield-Mangieri, AARP volunteer representative, and will cover topics including online fraud, cyber scams, online risk factors, public Wi-Fi scams, phishing scams and preventative steps. This seminar is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To RSVP, call Rose Kitt at 301-885-8124 or email admin@accokeekchog.org.
will host an all-you-can-eat ham and oyster dinner catered by Thompson’s Seafood Catering from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 13500 Baden Westwood Road in Baden. The menu includes fried oysters, glazed and stuffed ham, side dishes, rolls and beverages. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 7 to 12 and free for children ages 6 and under. There will also be a bake table and raffle. For reservations or more information, call Wanda at 301888-9217 or Mary Jane at 301-579-2230.
St. Joseph’s to hold bull and oyster roast Oct. 20
will hold its fourth annual Bull and Oyster Roast on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 4590 St. Josephs Way in Pomfret. Menu includes oysters on the half shell, fried oysters, scalded oysters, sliced beef, rolls and sides. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets for children ages 6 to 10 are $10 each, and children under 6 eat free. Event includes DJ, live cake auction, 50/50 raffle, silent basket auction and kids buffet. Catering by Thompson’s seafood. For more information or tickets, call 301-539-3903.
Providence-Fort Washington UMC to hold Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
will hold its “Trunk or Treat” event from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10610 Old Fort Road in Fort Washington. Wear a fun, family friendly costume and enjoy fun and games. Bring your own treat bucket or bag. Open to children up to 12 years old. For more information, call 240-755-9008.
Hughesville Baptist Church to hold fall festival Oct. 26
will hold its annual fall festival from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 at 8505 Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville. Bring the family, wear Halloween costumes and meet in the church parking lot for games, treats, contests, snacks and prizes. For more information, call 301-274-3672 or 240-254-3236.
will hold a community-wide Blessing of the Animals from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct 27 at 3 Port Tobacco Road in La Plata. All animals are welcome. Children may bring a stuffed animal for blessing, and pictures of animals are welcome as well. The event is free. For more information, call 301-9342288 or visit laplataumc.org.
New Life La Plata to hold Trunk or Treat
will hold its third annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 9690 Shepherds Creek Place in La Plata. There will be food, costume contests, candy and more. All ages are welcome and admission is free. For more information, email events@newlife.live or call 301-609-8423.
Sha’are Shalom to hold ‘Jewish Deli Night’
will hold a “Jewish Deli Night” beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 18 Henry Ford Circle in Waldorf. All-you-can-eat sandwiches, sides and desserts. Adult meals are $20 each; meals for children ages 6 to 12 are $10 each; one free child’s meal per paid family. Children under 6 eat free. RSVP to Madelene at mweinberger2@verizon. net. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 27. Call 301-8484377 for take out orders.
Israel Total Life to hold community dinner
will hold its annual community dinner from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 64 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. This free event will feature fun, fellowship and giveaways. For more information, call 301-861-3927 or visit tlm-community-dinner.eventbrite.com.
Church to hold dinner for those in need
and the Willing Helpers Society will hold a pre-Thanksgiving dinner for community members in need from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Willing Helpers Hall, at 1002 Washington Ave. in La Plata. Entertainment will be provided. For more information, call Mark Wells Jr. at 443-871-7956.