Thursday, May 15, 2008
Thursday 15
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.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, Chapter 1972. Robin Lish will give advice on researching family history. 1 p.m., Health Partners, 3700 Crain Hwy., Waldorf. Free. 301-632-6660.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Owings Area Community Association. Calvert County Commissioner Linda L. Kelley (R-At Large) is guest speaker. Officers and directors will be elected. 7 p.m., Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings. Free. 410-257-2101 or http://www.oacaforowings.com.
MEET AND GREET, hosted by Charles County Detention Center to meet the new chaplain, John A. Lewis. Volunteers active in prison ministry and those exploring new opportunities in ministry and volunteering are welcome. Learn about the changes in chaplaincy and hear testimonies and stories of life changes. 7-8:30 p.m., Charles County Detention Center, 6095 Crain Hwy. Free. 301-609-5917 or jail.ministry@hotmail.com.
Friday 16ROAST BEEF DINNER, hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 82. Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, Southwest corn, green beans, rolls, coffee and tea. 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. $8. 301-934-8221.
Saturday 17BASKET BINGO, hosted by St. Mary, Star of the Sea School. Basket raffle and 50/50 drawing. Doors open 6 p.m.; games start, 7 p.m. 6485 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. One pack regular game and four special games, $25; each additional pack of regular games, $5; each additional special game card, $1. 301-283-6151.
SPRING YARD SALE, household items, furniture, clothes, books, electronics and toys. Hot-dog lunch begins at 11 a.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1250 Emmanuel Church Rd., Huntingtown. Admission, free. 301-855-1769 or 410-535-4180.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE, raising money to support Second District Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Sponsored by the ladies' auxiliary. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Table rental, $10. 240-434-1095 or 301-994-1960.
OPEN HOUSE, hosted by Charles County Sheriff's Department in connection with National Police Week and National Correctional Officers week. Meet officers, McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff, and see police vehicles and other equipment displayed in the parking lot. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Charles County Sheriff's Office, 6915 Crain Hwy., La Plata. Free. 301-609-6400.
WAYSIDE FOOD BANK, hosted by Holy Ghost Church, to provide food to families in the Cobb Neck area. Nonperishable food items, essential paper goods, personal hygiene items, detergent and bleach needed. 10 a.m.-noon, Holy Ghost Church, 15848 Rock Point Rd., Issue. 301-259-2578.
ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, locally grown fresh strawberries, homemade ice cream, ham, hot dogs, barbecue or chicken salad food platters, crafts, bake table and yard sale. Noon-6 p.m., Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Admission, free. 410-586-1716 or 410-535-3498.
CAR SHOW, presented by Summer Nights Cruisers, every Saturday. Old cars, trucks, Corvettes, chrome and loud pipes. No pets. 4 p.m. Saturdays, Kmart, 838 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick. Free. 410-535-1933.
DANCE AND KARAOKE NIGHT, hosted by St. James' Episcopal Church. Soft drinks and snacks provided. 7:30-11 p.m., St. James' Episcopal Church, 7 Potomac Ave., Indian Head. $10. 301-743-2366.
Monday 19ST. MARY'S COUNTY GENEAOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING,"Getting Started with Genealogy," presented by Michael Dixon. 7 p.m., Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown. Free. 301-994-1036 or 301-862-2211.
Tuesday 20GETTING RID OF SCIATIC/LOW BACK PAIN DEMONSTRATION, presented by certified yoga and Pilates instructor Kathi Casey. 11 a.m., North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Free. 410-257-2549 or http://www.KathiCaseyPilates.com.
-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH
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