Southern Maryland Community Events March 20-27, 2008
Southern Maryland Community Events March 20-27, 2008
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Thursday 20
SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR NEW YORK TRIP, March 21 is the deadline to register for an April 5 trip by the Charles County Department of Community Services. Pursue activities on your own, including shopping, sightseeing and theater. Departing from St. Charles Town Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. $69, registration required. 301-934-9305,r 301-870-3388, Ext. 5151, http:/
SMOKE-FREE BINGO, sponsored by American Legion Post 82 Auxiliary. Doors open, 6 p.m.; early bird, 7:15 p.m., American Legion, 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.
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.
ADULTS WITH AUTISM DISCUSSION, hosted by Austism-Asperger Association of Calvert County. The panel will discuss perspectives on entering adulthood. Ruth Snyder, author, advocate and parent, and Ari Ne'eman, founding president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and student at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, will be on the panel. Light refreshments. 7-9 p.m., Calvert County Services Plaza, 150 Main St., Prince Frederick. Free. 301-855-8333, cwallace@asdcalvert.org.
Friday 21
CARRYOUT FISH FRY, to benefit the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department's auxiliary. Whiting fillet, potato salad, green beans or corn; and fish sandwiches. Delivery available in the Waldorf area for five orders or more. Call to place orders before pickup. Bake sale items available. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, 3245 Old Washington Rd., La Plata. Dinner, $10; sandwiches, $6. 301-645-3000, Ext. 21.
LENTEN FISH FRY, hosted by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 82. Two fish fillets, green beans, coleslaw, friend potatoes, hush puppies, coffee and tea. 5-8 p.m., American Legion, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. $7. 301-934-8441.
Saturday 22
ANNUAL EASTER FESTIVAL, hosted by the St. Mary's County Commissioners and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services. A traditional egg hunt, a decorating contest, pony rides, crafts, carnival attractions, costumed characters, face painting, games, leisure class demonstrations, food, beverages and vendors. Prizes awarded for contests, raffles and egg hunt. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown. Free; small fee for some activities. 301-475-4200, Ext. 1800 or 1801.
BAKE SALE AND CRAFT SHOW, sponsored by St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Seven Alarmers. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Rd. Table or space rental, $15. 410-535-3640, 410-586-1437.
EASTER EGG HUNT, hosted by Smallwood State Park. Children 10 and younger. Competing by age group: 3-younger, 4-7 and 8-10. Prizes, goodies, nature crafts and activities. Event opens, 10 a.m.; egg hunt, 10:30 a.m., Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Rd., Marbury. Donation, $2. 301-743-7613, 301-743-3048.
Monday 24
SPRING BREAK CAMP, offered by the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital, for all non-Girl Scouts, grades 1-5. Financial assistance available. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-March 28, William B. Wade Elementary School, 2300 Smallwood Dr., Waldorf. $50. 301-449-5690, Ext. 21.
BOATING COURSES, offered by the 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. 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, through April 2, West Marine, 14030 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. $30, includes text. 301-737-4277, 410-326-4291.
"A TIME TO HEAL," adult bereavement support group offered by Hospice of Charles County. 6:30-8 p.m., Hospice of Charles County, 105 LaGrange Ave., La Plata. Free. 301-934-1268, kmcclure@hospiceofcharlescounty.org.
