Southern Maryland Community Events March 13-20, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Thursday 13

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, hosted by AsburySolomons Island. Sponsored by Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. Calvert County businesspeople are invited to network. Guided tours of the facility conducted. Food and beverages provided. Door prizes, donated by chamber members, awarded. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Asbury-Solomons Island, 11100 Asbury Cir., Solomons. $15; chamber members, $5. 410-535-2577 or calvertchamber@calvertchamber.org

SMOKE-FREE BINGO, sponsored by American Legion Post 82 Auxiliary. Doors open, 6 p.m.; early bird, 7:15 p.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. One pack, $15; two, $23; three, $30; four, $36; early bird, $1 per pack. Winner-take-all and jackpot, $1 per sheet. 301-932-1399.

Saturday 15

BOATING COURSES, offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. State law requires any person born on or after July 1, 1972, who operates a registered or documented pleasure vessel on Maryland waters to have a certificate of boating safety education. 9 a.m.-noon today and Sunday, Newburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 12265 Rock Point Rd., Newburg. $25, includes book. 301-737-4277 or 410-326-4291.

EGG HUNT, sponsored by College of Southern Maryland March of Dimes Team. Egg hunt by age group, crafts and stories, bake sale and more. Proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. 10 a.m.-noon, College of Southern Maryland - La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Donations accepted. 301-934-7739; 301-870-2309, Ext. 7739; 240-725-5499. Ext. 7739; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7739; or http://www.csmd.edu.

COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT, hosted by St. Nicholas Lutheran Church. Open to children through grade 5. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown. Free. 410-257-5683.

ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER, hosted by St. James' Episcopal Church. Corned beef, ham, marinated carrots, green beans, potatoes, rolls and a beverage. Dine in or carry out. 3-6 p.m., St. James' Episcopal Church, 7 Potomac Ave., Indian Head. $16; children 7-12, $7; children 6 and younger, $3; desserts, $2. 301-753-6255.

ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER, hosted by Waters Memorial United Methodist Church. Ham, corned beef and cabbage. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. 4-7 p.m., Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. $12; children 6-12, $6; children 5 and younger, free. 410-586-1716.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER AND DANCE, hosted by American Legion Post 82. Corned beef or ham, cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots, corn bread, tea and coffee. Music by a disc jockey. 8 p.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. $15; carry-out, $10. 301-932-1399.

Monday 17

SPRING BREAK CAMP, sponsored by Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital for non-Girl Scouts in grades kindergarten to 12. Full financial assistance available. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Camp Winona, Hughesville. Kindergarten, $40; grades 1-3, $50; grades 4-6, $60; grades, 7-12, $90. 301-449-5690, Ext. 21 or http://www.campsomd.org/winona_spring.htm.

"A TIME TO HEAL," adult bereavement support group offered by Hospice of Charles County. 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, through March 24, Hospice of Charles County, 105 LaGrange Ave., La Plata. Free. 301-934-1268 or kmcclure@hospiceofcharlescounty.org.

BEEKEEPING COURSE, sponsored by Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers. 7-9 p.m. Mondays, through March 31, Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary, 2880 Grays Road, Battle Creek. $25; family, $30. 301-884-5230.

Tuesday 18

HORSE OWNERS SEMINAR, sponsored by Calvert County Agriculture Commission and Calvert Soil Conservation District. Learn the key elements to good pastures, including best way to control weeds, guidelines for seeding, renovating and maintaining pastures, new developments in pasture grasses, and technical and financial assistance for improving pastures and reducing the need for hay. Enter a free raffle to receive up to five acres of a new variety of perennial summer forage. Free handouts and pasture sticks. Light refreshments. 6:30-9 p.m., Courthouse Square, 205 Main St., Prince Frederick. Free, registration required. 410-535-1521, Ext. 3.

PORT TOBACCO RIVER CONSERVANCY MEETING, Charles County Master Gardeners will do a presentation titled "Bay Wise," covering landscaping, composting and pest management. 7 p.m., La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata. Free. 301-392-6227.

Wednesday 19

SUMMER CAMP FAIR, sponsored by Charles County Department of Social Services and Capital Clubhouse. Learn more about programs available in the county for kids in kindergarten to grade 12. 5-9 p.m., Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf. Free. 301-932-4348 or http://www.capitalclubhouse.com.

Thursday 20

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, Chapter 1972. Laura Pilkerton, a physical therapist with Civista Medical Center, will discuss reducing the risk of falling, increasing dexterity and mobility, and strengthening the body. 1 p.m., Health Partners, 3700 Crain Hwy., Waldorf. Free. 301-632-6660.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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