Southern Maryland community calendar,Feb. 14-21

Thursday, Feb. 14

“Calvert Conversations,” local-history discussions. 10-11 a.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach. Free. 410-257-2411.

“My Furry Valentine” pet adoptions, special rates at the Tri-County Animal Shelter, noon-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 6707 Animal Shelter Rd., Hughesville. Dogs, $50; cats, $5. 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992 or www.charlescountymd.gov.

“Kids Just Want to Have Fun,” for children in kindergarten through third grade, reading-related activities and projects. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Evening story time, short stories, songs and crafts. The theme will be Valentine’s Day. 6:30-7:15 p.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach. Free. 410-257-2411.

Calvert County Archaeology Society meeting, with a presentation on current society projects by Kirsti Uunila. 7 p.m., La Plata Police Department, 101 La Grange Ave., La Plata. Free. 240-682-1718.

Women’s history month banquet reservations deadline, the theme of this year’s St. Mary’s County Women’s History Month banquet is “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,” March 14 at the James Forrest Center in Leonardtown. $20. 301-475-4200, Ext. 1849 or www.co.saintmarys.md.us.

Friday, Feb. 15

Mobile career center, job counseling and résumé help from Southern Maryland JobSource. hosted by Southern Maryland JobSource. 1-4 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Free. 301-863-8188 or www.stmalib.org.

Winter farm market, late-season produce grown at the Accokeek Foundation’s ecosystem farm. 3:30-6:30 p.m., Friday and Feb. 22. The Accokeek Foundation, 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek. 301-283-2113.

Lenten fish fry, hosted by Sons of Squadron 82. 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. $9. 301-934-8221.

Saturday, Feb. 16

Writing club, a “Life Journeys Writing Workshop” hosted by Yvonne Medley. Sponsored by Charles County Library. 3 p.m. Waldorf West Library, 10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf. Free. 301-705-8972.

Grocery auction, small and large quantities of candy, snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables and more distributed from refrigerator-equipped trailers. 5 p.m., Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, 15245 Prince Frederick Rd., Hughesville. 240-434-6733, 301-274-4488 or www.farrellauctionservices.com.

Swing and ballroom dance, lessons, 7 p.m.; dance starts, 8 p.m. Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills. $8; seniors and students, $5. 301-645-8509 or somdballroom@gmail.com.

Youth basketball league registration, open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders in Charles County. $75. 301-934-9305 or www.charlescountyparks.com.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Motorcycle safety training, instruction in emergency-incident response, CPR, AED and first aid. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 28120 Old Flora Corner Rd., Mechanicsville. $65. 301-472-1811, 443-532-8516, www.somdcpr.com or dan@motovationcycles.com.

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