COMMUNITY
Check here often for area events sponsored by our community's non-profit organizations.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by Southern Maryland Hospital
Colony South Hotel and Conference Center, Clinton
Third Monday of each month, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
For information, call 301-877-4278.
St. Mary’s County Camera Club
First, second, and third Wednesday of each month, September through June
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Every month brings a new informative lecture or workshop topic and a photo competition. Membership ($20 individual, $30 family) is required to enter competitions, but guests are welcome to attend all meetings.
Call 301-872-5595 or visit www.smccc.org for more information.
Free English Lessons/Clases de ingles gratis
Sponsored by the Hispanic ministry at Southern Calvert Baptist Church/Ministerio de Amor en Cristo
Wednesdays/Miercoles, 6 p.m.
Southern Calvert Baptist Church, Lusby
On-going, open to the tri-county area.
For more information call 410-326-1907.
Mechanicsville Optimists
The Mechanicsville Optimist Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at Copsey's Seafood Restaruant in Mechanicsville. The group's objective is "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and doing its part through community service programs. For more information about becoming a member, contact Cindy Dixon at 301-472-4027 or by .
Cruise in the Southside
The Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department hosts classic and custom cars on the first Friday of each month from April to September. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. and featured food and oldies music. Admission is by donation. Proceeds will benefit the new rescue engine fund. For more information, call Ernie Daniels at 301-372-8507 or .
Job's Daughters
The International Order of Job's Daughters, Bethel #24, Indian Head, is a youth organization for girls age 9 to 20. It is all about fun, friendship, and teamwork. For information about volunteering, contact Lisa Frum at 301-743-9288.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help in the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity office a few hours a week. Training will be provided. Also, volunteers are needed to start up a Public Relations Committee.
For information, call 301-863-6227 or 1-877-37-BUILD.
Social Services Volunteers
Charles County Department of Social Services is seeking volunteers to assist with administrative and direct client contact activities. For information, call 301-392-6620 or .
Hospital Volunteers
The Civista Health Auxiliary, Inc. is in search of volunteers for the Civista Medical Center snack bar. For information, call 301-609-4129.
Safe Harbor Volunteers Needed
Individual and community donations of money, time, and/or other goods are needed.
Admission: FREE training. Flexible hours.
Safe Harbor, Calvert County
For information or an application call 410-535-5400 or 301-855-1353, ext. 344.
Crisis Intervention Center Volunteers Needed for Health Outreach and Prevention Activities
Calvert County Health Department
All ages and all skill levels welcome.
For information or an application call 410-535-5400 or 301-855-1353.
Advocates Needed
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate Program) of St. Mary's and Charles counties is seeking volunteers to represent abused and neglected children in juvenile court proceedings. No special background or knowledge is required - only caring, common sense, and commitment. CASA also needs volunteers to assist in recruiting, fundraising, and public relations. For information, call 301-475-6667.
Volunteers, Board Members Sought
Charles County Children's Aid Society, a non-profit agency in Charles County for 73 years is looking for volunteers and board members. Ideal board members would be compassionate and understanding to families who are struggling, able to commit two hours a month, attend bi-monthly meetings and assist with various fund-raisers. Interested candidates can call 301 645-1561 and request an application packet.
Reach Out - Mentor a Young Person in Charles County
Call the Center for Children at 301-609-9887.
SPCA Foster Homes, Volunteers, and Donations Urgently Needed
Sponsored by Lucky Ones SPCA (A no-kill animal organization serving all those who need their services.)
30450 Potomac Way, Charlotte Hall
For information call 301-884-2850.
Public Health Volunteers Wanted
Calvert County Health Department
All ages and all skill level welcome.
For information or an application call 410-535-5400 or 301-855-1353, ext. 344.
Learn to Read/Volunteer to Teach Others
If you know an adult (18 years or over) who needs help with reading, spelling or basic math, contact the Charles County Literacy Council for help. If you would like to become a Literacy Council volunteer or would like more information, call 301-870-5974 or .
Meal Delivery Volunteers
The Charles County Cooperative Ministry on Aging, Inc. (CMA), a non-profit organizaton in Charles County, is seeking dependable, responsible volunteer drivers to deliver a hot, nutritious meal 5 days a week, excluding holidays, to the senior population of Charles County. CMA is also in need of dependable board members who are able to commit to two hours bimonthly to attend board meetings and to assist in fund-raisers for the organization. Interested candidates for either a volunteer driver or volunteer board member or both, please call 301-392-6325 for further information.
Humane Society Volunteers
The Humane Society of Charles County needs volunteers daily from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for cleaning, feeding and other various duties. Please call, come by, or fill-out a volunteer enrollment form online at www.humanesocietycc.org. The group also need computer support services to help update and maintain its Web site and shelter server. Please fill out the e-mail form on the group's Web site to the attention of John Mader, webmaster.
Time Traveling at Sotterley
Sponsored by Historic Sotterley Plantation
July 21 - 25, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
This day camp is open to children ages 8 to 12. The cost is $150 per participant. Participants will travel through 300 years of Sotterley"s history.
Contact: Sotterley Education Dept.
Phone: 301-373-2280
Web site: www.sotterley.org
Fishing for a Cure
Sponsored by Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation and Bunky's Charter Boats
July 23, 2008
2:30 p.m
Bunky's Charter Boats Solomons, Maryland
Proceeds will benefit the Infusion Center at CMH. The $85 fee includes some of the best bottom-fishing the area has to offer, refreshments for each participant and a cookout following the event. Bait and tackle are provided and ther ewill be prizes for the biggest fish and other contests. Advance registration is required. Sponsorship packages are also available
Contact: Stacie Browning
Phone: 410-414-4570
Web site: www.calverthospital.org
Carnival - Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
July 24-27 and July 31-August 4
7-11 p.m.
Hollywood firehouse carnival lot
Contact: Franny Thompson
Phone: 301-373-2974
Habitat Monthly Meeting
Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity in Charles County
July 24
7 p.m.
United Way Hous, La Plata Road, La Plata
Be a part of the "re-hab" of Habitat for Humanity in Charles County - just five to 10 hours a month can make a difference. Monthly meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at the United Way house. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of the decision-making process and experience the organization firsthand.
Contact: Jackie VanHouse
Phone: 301-392-0770
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, July 25, 2008
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Indian Head Volunteer fire Department, 4095 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head MD
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 8 p.m. The payout will be determined by number of players. You must be age 18 to play and age 21 to drink, and IDs will be required. The event is open to the first 160 players. Registration is $150 ($100 to prize pool/$50 to the fire department) Add-ons for the first hour of play are $40. Sodas, beer, snacks, and hot sandwiches will be provided with the registration fee. Mixed drinks are $1. Call or e-mail for reservations.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 3031-753-9400
Web site: www.ihvfd.com
Roaring Twenties Murder Mystery
Sponsored by Greater Waldorf Jaycees
July 25, 2008
7 p.m.
Waldorf Jaycees Community Center
The event will feature dinner and dancing. The cost is $50 per persn. This is a 1920s-themed event, so come on out in your gangster or flapper wear or other era-appropriate wear to make the evening a blast. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Contact: Tatiana Vrem
Phone: 301-645-4546
Tidewater Archaeology Weekend
Sponsored by Historic St. Mary's City
July 26 and 27, 2008
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Historic St. Mary's City
See what it's like to be an archaeologist at one of the nation's finest colonial archaeology sites. Help uncover the past.
Contact: Susan Wilkinson
Phone: 240-895-4990
Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
July 27, 2008
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ridge Firehouse, Point Lookout Road.
Dinners are $8 and will include a half-chicken, potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, and a roll. Come and support a worthy cause.
Contact: Dawn Gatton
Phone: 301-872-5090
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
Sponsored by Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society (PLLPS), Inc. and the Point Lookout State Park
August 2, 2008
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD
The Point Lookout Lighthouse will be open for public tours on the first Saturday of the month from April through November. Entrance to the lightouse is free, but the park charges standard entrance fees, which vary by season. Come visit a piece of Southern Maryland history that served Mariners from 1830 until 1966 and is one of the remaining Donohoo's dozen lighthouse left in the area. The event is hosted by the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society to raise awareness of this important structure.
Phone: 301-872-5688
Web site: PLLPS.org
Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
August 4, 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Indian Head Firehouse
The menu includes a half-chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, butter and beverage. The cost is $8 per plate. Carryouts only.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
CARNIVAL - Ridge Fire Department
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
Aug. 7 thru 10 and Aug. 14 thru 17, 2008
7 p.m.
Ridge VFD Carnival Lot, Point Lookout Road
Food, games, prizes, and rides for the entire family.
Contact: John Gatton
Phone: 301-872-5090
Super Basket Bingo
Sponsored by Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department
August 8, 2008
6 - 10 p .m.
Leonardtown firehouse
Doors open at 6 p.m. with bingo at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person with additional regular game packets available for $5 ea. No children will be permitted unless they have their own ticket, and are accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available for purchase. This Bingo is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the Longaberger Company, although the prizes won are genuine Longaberger Baskets. Call to reserve tables.
Contact: Elizabeth O'Brien
Phone: 301-475-7919
INDOOR YARD SALE/ FLEA MARKET
Sponsored by Indian Head VFD ladies Auxiliary
August 9, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Come browse the tables in air-conditioned comfort. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A bake sale will be featured. Table spaces can be rented for $10 each.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Dollars for Dylan 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Dollars for Dylan
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
9 a.m. shotgun start
Breton Bay Golf & Country Club, Leonardtown
The format is Captain's Choice. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. The entry fee is $75 per person, which includes. green fees, cart, beer, and soda on the course and lunch. Tee signs will be available for $100. Prizes will be awared for first through third place, closes to the pin, and longest drive. The putting contest starts at 8 a.m. Hole-in-one prizes include a 2008 Chevy Cobalt, a golf vacation at the Fairmont Resort, and other prizes donated by Bell Motor Company. Checks may be made payable to Dollars for Dylan, 36596 Notley Hall Road, Chaptico, Md. 20621. All proceeds go to the the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Victory Junction Gang. The rain date is Thursday, August 21.
Contact: Becky Gibson
Phone: 301-769-3290
Children's Health & Wellness Expo
Sponsored by Free Gospel Church of Bryans Road's Childrens and Youth Ministries
August 16, 2008
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bryans Road Fire Department, Livingston Road
The goal of the event is to empower families and children to enjoy taking a greater interest in healthy eating and living. Exercise demonstrations, nutrition information, goodie bags, and pediatrician screenings will all be available. Food and ice cream will be available.
Contact: Corae Briscoe
Phone: 301-375-8042
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, August 22, 2008
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 8 p.m. The payout will be determined by number of players. You must be age 18 to play and age 21 to drink, and IDs will be required. The event is open to the first 160 players. Registration is $150 ($100 to prize pool/$50 to the fire department) Add-ons for the first hour of play are $40. Sodas, beer, snacks, and hot sandwiches will be provided with the registration fee. Mixed drinks are $1. Call or e-mail for reservations.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Web site: www.ihvfd.com
African American Heritage Day
August 23, 2008
Noon - 6 p.m.
The Accokeek Foundation
Bring your family to the National Colonial Farm to celebrate the cultural, educational, and creative contributions of African Americans to Maryland. Musicians, museums, entertainers, artists, foodways demonstrators, craft and food vendors will be on site all day. Kids will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities and storytelling.
Contact: Kathy Talbot
Phone: 301-283-2113
Chaptico Classic Road Race & Walk
Sponsored by Alternatives for Youth & Families
Saturday, August 30, 2008
8 - 11 a.m.
Zach Fowler Road, Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico
The 23rd running of the Chaptico Classic will once again feature a 10K & 5K road race and 5K walk through the scenic countryside of St. Mary's County. The Chaptico Chase is a free, short run for kids 10 and younger. Prizes awarded in multiple categories. All proceeds & registration fees benefit Alternatives for Youth & Families.
Contact: Donna Bell
Phone: 301-884-0312
142nd Calvert County Jousting Tournament
Sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church, Port Republic
August 30, 2008
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Broomes Island Road, Port Republic.
Jousting will begin at noon. A church bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by organ recitals until 5 p.m. A country supper will be held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
Contact: Dan Muth
Phone: 410-586-0565 leave message
Web site: www.christchurchcalvert.org
IHVFD Indoor Yard Sale and Flea Market
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
September 6, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indian Head Firheouse
Come browse the tables in air-conditioned comfort. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A bake sale will be featured. Table spaces can be rented for $10 each.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Woodland Indian Discovery Day
Sponsored by Historic St. Mary's City
September 6, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic St. Mary's City
Explore the lifeways of Maryland's first citizens by trying new skills.
Contact: Susan Wilkinson
Phone: 240-895-4990
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
Sponsored by Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society (PLLPS), Inc. and the Point Lookout State Park
September 6, 2008
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD
The Point Lookout Lighthouse will be open for public tours on the first Saturday of the month from April through November. Entrance to the lightouse is free, but the park charges standard entrance fees, which vary by season. Come visit a piece of Southern Maryland history that served Mariners from 1830 until 1966 and is one of the remaining Donohoo's dozen lighthouse left in the area. The event is hosted by the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society to raise awareness of this important structure.
Phone: 301-872-5688
Web site: PLLPS.org
2008 Speaker Series at Sotterley presents Holly Shimizu
September 7, 2008
3 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
Shimizu will discuss “Gardens Old and New: Influences of Early Gardens in America.” The Colonial Revival gardens of Sotterley Plantation are noted for their beauty and stunning views of the Patuxent River. Based on gardens which would have existed during colonial times, Sotterley"s gardens offer visitors a tranquil and lovely setting with a glimpse into the content and usage of gardens over two centuries ago. Holly H. Shimizu, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden USBG, calls upon her vast horticultural knowledge to speak on the historical significance of early gardens in America and their evolution and development. The importance and significance of plants found in the gardens of Sotterley will be part of her presentation. Shimizu is responsible for the overall operation of the USBG, including horticulture, public programs, conservation, operations, and administration. Shimizu is an accomplished author, is one of the hosts of “The Victory Garden,” broadcast on public television, and is often heard on National Public Radio.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Indoor Yard Sale/Flea Market
Sponsored by Indian Head VFD Ladies Auxilary
September 9, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Come browse the tables in air-conditioned comfort. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A bake sale will be featured. Table spaces can be rented for $10 each.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Colonial Cooking Class
September 13, 2008
10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
National Colonial Farm (The Accokeek Foundation)
The cost is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Class size is limited to 10, and registration is required. This hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on “receipts” from the 18th century. With the help of historic interpreter Ellyn Mary Farrar, you can learn fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and creation of a complete meal using ingredients appropriate to the season.
Contact: Marquia Garcia
Phone: 301-283-2113
Super Fall Basket Bingo
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
September 14, 2008
1 - 5 p.m.
Ridge VFD Carnival Lot, Point Lookout Road
Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per person for the first bingo packet and $5 for additional packets. Specials packets will be available for sale. Individual specials will be sold for $1 each. Each person must have a regular admission ticket to enter. Also, children must have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available thorughout the afternoon. Sorry, no smoking. Also featured will be raffles and door prizes. Reservations are available for parties of six or more.
Contact: Becky Wathen
Phone: 301-872-5671
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Bel Alton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
September 19, 2008
7 p.m.
Bel Alton Firehouse, 9720 Bel Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton, MD
The cost is a $125 buy-in, with a $2,000 chip value. Participants can purchase 1,000 of chips for $40 before 9 p.m. Included will be side tables, a 50/50 rafafle, and free refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 9 p.m.
Contact: Gail Graves
Phone: 301-932-6485
War of 1812 North American Grand Tactical
Sponsored by Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, Calvert Marine Museum
September 20 - 21
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9/20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
The Grand Tactical is the largest War of 1812 Reenactment in North America. Close to 1,000 reenactors from across the United States, Great Britain and Canada will fill the park for this two-day event that alternates between historic sites across North America. Visitors will enjoy battle reenactments, historic crafts, tall ships, camp life, living history, sutlers and merchants, and hands-on activities. Come see what life would have been like on the Chesapeake in the early 1800s.
Contact: Michele Parlett
Phone: 410-586-8501
The 2008 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge - Road to the Lighthouse
Sponsored by Chesapeake Chapter, U.S. Lighthouse Society and the lighthouse organizations of Maryland
September 20-21, 2008
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lighthouse locations, statewide, includes Southern Maryland
Visit any or all of the state's land-accessible lighthouses during this fun filled weekend and collect a complimentary souvenir at each. Visit them all during the allotted twenty hours and collect a special souvenir to mark your accomplishment. Featured will be artists, authors and other special guests.
Contact: Karen Rosage
Phone: 410-437-0741
Southern Maryland Memory Walk
Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association
Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Two Locations: La Plata and Solomons
Walkers can participate at either the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata or Asbury~Solomons Island in Solomons. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk program begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the event is free but participants are encouraged to pre-register. Walkers raising $100 will receive a Memory Walk t-shirt and those raising $200 or more will qualify for additional prizes.
Contact: Dorothy Flynn
Phone: 301-934-5856
Camp Sunshine
Sponsored by Hospice of Charles County, Inc.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Melwood's Retreat Center near Nanjemoy
The one-day bereavement camp is for children ages 6 to 12 that have experienced the death of a loved one. This will be a day of healing and support along with recreational activities facilitated by mental health professionals and trained volunteers. To register your child as a camper, contact Lucia Hartman, bereavement coordinator at 301-934-1268. The registration deadline is Friday, September 12, 2008.
Contact: Lucia Hartman
Phone: 301-934-1268
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, September 26, 2008
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 8 p.m. The payout will be determined by number of players. You must be age 18 to play and age 21 to drink, and IDs will be required. The event is open to the first 160 players. Registration is $150 ($100 to prize pool/$50 to the fire department) Add-ons for the first hour of play are $40. Sodas, beer, snacks, and hot sandwiches will be provided with the registration fee. Mixed drinks are $1. Call or e-mail for reservations.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9722
Web site: www.ihvfd.com
Annual Craft Fair
Sponsored by Charles County Dept. of Community Services & Richard R. Clark Senior Center Council
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Richard R. Clark Senior Center, La Plata
Shop for handmade items and art at our Annual Craft Fair. Gift items, art, and more are on display by local crafters and artists. All proceeds from this event benefit the senior population of Charles County.
Contact: Clark Senior Center
Phone: 301-934-5423
RiverFest
Sponsored by Historic St. Mary's City with the St. Mary's River Watershed Association
September 27, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic St. Mary's City
Discover some of the many ways to enjoy and protect the area's waterways. Admission is free.
Contact: Susan Wilkinson
Phone: 240-895-4990
Super Fall Basket Bingo
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
September 28, 2008
1 - 5 p.m.
Ridge Firehouse, Point Lookout Road
Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per person the first bingo packet and $5 for additional packets. Specials packets will be available for sale. Individual specials will be sold for $1 each Each person must have a regular admission ticket to enter. Also, children must have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available thorughout the afternoon. Sorry, no smoking. Also featured will be raffles and door prizes. Reservations are available for parties of six or more.
Contact: Becky Wathen
Phone: 301-872-5671
IHVFD Indoor Yard Sale and Flea Market
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
October 4, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indian Head Firehouse
Come browse the tables in indoor comfort. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A bake sale will be featured. Table spaces can be rented for $10 each.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Grand Militia Muster
Sponsored by Historic St. Mary's City
October 4, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic St. Mary's City
See what a day was like for colonial citizen-soldiers and their families when they gathered to practice defending the colony and socialize.
Contact: Susan Wilkinson
Phone: 240-895-4990
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley
Sponsored by Sotterley Plantation
October 4 - 5, 2008
Noon - 6 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation
Celebrate the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of historic Sotterley Plantation. Featured will be fine artisan vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, live music, foods for purchase, and children's activities. Reservations are suggested, with discounts available in advance. All tickets at the door are $20. Designated drivers and children ages 6 to 20 are admitted for $5.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Indoor Yard Sale/Flea Market
Sponsored by Indian Head VFD Ladies Auxilary
October 4, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Come browse the tables in air-conditioned comfort. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A bake sale will be featured. Table spaces can be rented for $10 each.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
October 6, 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Indian Head Firehouse
The menu includes a half-chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, butter and beverage. The cost is $8 per plate. Carryouts only.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Fall Auction
Sponsored by Chidlren's Aid Society
October 10, 2008
Waldorf Jaycees Hall
The auction will be in a scramble format. Featured will be a DJ, a professional auctioneer, and a buffet.
Phone: 301-645-1561
Web site: www.childrens-aid-society.org
Colonial Day
October 11, 2008
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
National Colonial Farm (The Accokeek Foundation)
Join the Bolton Family on the National Colonial Farm in celebrating the annual harvest. Experience scenes of life from the late 1770s and observe colonial demonstrators.
Contact: Tricia Hardin
Phone: 301-283-2113
Tree Planting
October 11, 2008
8 - 11:30 a.m.
The Accokeek Foundation
Come out for a morning of tree planting to celebrate Gorgeous Prince George’s County Day. Trees will be planted around the site. Wear closed-toe shoes, terrain will vary. Tools and gloves will be provided.
Contact: Kathy Talbot
Phone: 301-283-2113
Ghosts of Sotterley Tours
Sponsored by Sotterley Plantation
October 17 - 18, 2008
Tours held from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation
Travel back in time to Sotterley’s past with a drama set in the 1790s and produced by friends of Sotterley. Live music will be featured. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Reservations are required.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Colonial Candle-Making Class
Saturday, October 18, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
National Colonial Farm (The Accokeek Foundation)
The cost is $20 for nonmembers and $15 for members. The class is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Attend to learn the art of candle-making. You will learn about wicks, waxes, uses of candles in the 1700s, and safety instruction. Also discussed will be recipes and ideas for making your own candles at home.
Contact: Marquia Garcia
Phone: 301-283-2113
4th Annual Handcrafted Quilt Auction
Sponsored by Summerseat Farm, Inc.
October 18, 2008
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Summerseat Farm, Route 235, Mechanicsville
Featured will be handmade quilts in various quilt patterns in twin, queen, king sizes, wall hangings, and handmade craft items by local artisans. Food and drinks will be available for sale. The preview beings at at 9 a.m. and the auction starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover will be accepted. Included will be a 10 percent buyers premium. The auctioneer is Rodney Thompson.
Contact: Rich Fuller
Phone: 301-481-9189
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, October 24, 2008
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Indian Head firehouse
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 8 p.m. The payout will be determined by number of players. You must be age 18 to play and age 21 to drink, and IDs will be required. The event is open to the first 160 players. Registration is $150 ($100 to prize pool/$50 to the fire department) Add-ons for the first hour of play are $40. Sodas, beer, snacks, and hot sandwiches will be provided with the registration fee. Mixed drinks are $1. Call or e-mail for reservations.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Web site: www.ihvfd.com
American Indian Heritage Day
Sponsored by Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
November 1, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
A festival focused on the lasting contributions that American Indians have made and continue to make to the social, political, technological, and cultural fabric of this nation. Enjoy hands-on American Indian crafts and skills, archery, the Eastern Woodland Indian Village, dance, storytelling, and more.
Contact: Michele Parlett
Phone: 410-586-8501
Fall Foliage Guided Hike at Double Oak Farm
Sponsored by American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT)
November 2, 2008
9 a.m. - Noon
Double Oak Farm, Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick
You can't beat the fall colors at Double Oak Farm. Don't miss the last guided hike of the year. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Contact: Pat Tantum
Phone: 410-414-3400
Web site: www.acltweb.org
Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
November 3, 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Indian Head Firehouse
The menu includes a half-chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, butter and beverage. The cost is $8 per plate. Carryouts only.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Election Day Luncheon
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
November 4, 2008
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ridge Firehouse, Point Lookout Road
Baked goods and other sweet treats will also be available for sale. In order to guarantee availability, pre-orders for the stuffed ham sandwiches must be recieved no later than October 29.
Contact: Dawn Gatton
Phone: 301-872-5090
Legends and Lore Tours
November 7 and 8, 2008
5:30 pm
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
Take a special tour within Sotterley's Historic Mansion and hear about the legends and unexplained occurrences of Sotterley Plantation. The fee is $15 per person. Reservations are required.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Holy Angels Sacred Heart School
Friday, November 7, 2008
Doors open at 6 p.m., play at 6:45 p.m.
Holy Angels Hall, Avenue
The cost is a $100 buy in, with side available available. A reservation with advance payment will confirm your seat, but is not necessary. Food and drinks are available for purchase. No one under 18 will be admitted. The event is sponsored by Holy Angels Sacred Heart School's eighth-grade class.
Contact: DJ Buckler
Phone: 301-481-1096
2008 Speaker Series at Sotterley presents Tom Horton and Ian Plant
November 14, 2008
7 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
Horton and Plant will discuss their new book “Chesapeake: Bay of Light: An Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay"s Wild and Forgotten Places.” This joint presentation will include slides of many exquisite photos from the book. Following in the wake of Capt. John Smith, their book capture parts of the Bay still unspoiled by human hands, and their presentation will weave in Chesapeake themes from wildlife to pollution/recovery, to the estuary, how it works and why it is so vulnerable. Author of six books on the Chesapeake Bay, Tom Horton is a passionate supporter of efforts to preserve the Chesapeake Bay. A environmental columnist for the Baltimore Sun for 35 years, he worked for five years for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and has appeared in numerous publications. Ian J. Plant has been photographing the natural world for the past thirteen years. His work has been in a number of regional and national magazines, books, and calendars.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
IHVFD Texas Hold #39;em Tournament
Sponsored by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department
November 21, 2008
8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Indian Head Firehouse
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 8 p.m. Payout will be determined by number of players. You must be age 18 to play and age 21 to drink, IDs will be required. The event is open to the first 160 players. Registration is $150, with $100 going to the prize pool and $50 to the fire department. Add-ons for the first hour of play. Sodas, beer, snacks, and hot sandwiches will be provided with the registration fee. Mixed drinks are $1. Call or e-mail for reservations.
Contact: Nancy Jones
Phone: 301-753-9400
Hearth and Home in Early Maryland
Sponsored by Historic St. Mary's City
November 28 and 29, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic St. Mary's City
Help the colonists batten down the hatches and stock the pantry before winter's chill decends.
Contact: Susan Wilkinson
Phone: 240-895-4990
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Sponsored by Bel Alton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
December 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Bel Alton Firehouse, 9720 Bel Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton, MD
The cost is a $125 buy-in, with a $2,000 chip value. Participants can purchase 1,000 of chips for $40 before 9 p.m. Included will be side tables, a 50/50 rafafle, and free refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 9 p.m.
Contact: Gail Graves
Phone: 301-932-6485
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Sponsored by Sotterley Plantation
December 5 - 6, 2008
Tours held from 6 to 10 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation
Produced by the Port Tobacco Players, this year’s drama will be “A Governor’s Christmas”, and will be set in the 1790s period of Sotterleyrsquo;s history. Set within Sotterley’s historic Mansion, this special dramatic recreation is set against a backdrop of period decorations. Live seasonal music will be performed by the premiere choral groups from area high schools, and complimentary cookies and mulled cider will be available. Reservations are required. Group rates are available.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Family Plantation Christmas
Sponsored by Sotterley Plantation
December 6, 2008
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation
Bring your children to visit St. Nick and his elves. Take a horse-drawn taxi ride across the Plantation. Enjoy live seasonal music, caroling and treats. Crafts and games will be featured. Find that unique gift at the Sotterley Museum Shop, and buy fresh holiday greens and handcrafted items from Sotterley’s Garden Guild. Kids can shop for their families and loved ones at Santa’s Secret Shop. Concessions can be purchased from Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen. Admission is $5 per person.
Contact: Sotterley Plantation
Phone: 301-373-2280
Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
December 14, 2008
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ridge Firehouse, Point Lookout Road.
Dinners are $8 and will include a half-chicken, potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, and a roll. Come and support a worthy cause.
Contact: Dawn Gatton
Phone: 301-872-5090
Mid-Winter Ball
Sponsored by The Jude House Inc.
January 30, 2009
8 p.m. - midnight
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center
One-of-a-Kind event features live orchestra and traditional dancing. The program begins with dinner and the ball itself follows with live music from the Capital Quicksteps Quadrille Orchestra which is 12-piece orchestra consisting of violins, woodwinds, brass, drums, piano and upright string bass, led by conductor Steve Hickman. n addition to ballroom, swing, waltz, and other couple dances, Dancing Master Jim Morrison will be on hand to teach and lead simple, traditional dances such as the Grand March, Virginia Reel, and Contradance. The orchestra has performed historical and modern dance music at the Smithsonian Institution, Glen Echo Park, the Cape May Victorian Dancefest, Towson University, the Knoxville Tennessee Dance Weekend, Richmond Virginia's Jefferson Hotel, and the Washington Folk Festival. Sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $50. The Jude House, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Contact: Toni Harris
Phone: 301-932-0700