Southern Maryland Community Events June 12-19, 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Thursday 12

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. One pack, $17; two, $25; three, $32; four, $38; early bird, $1 per pack. Winner-take-all and jackpot, $1 per sheet. 301-932-1399.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP MEETING, youths 12-18 can earn community service hours while planning library programs and services for teenagers. 5:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd; and 5 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd. Free. 301-884-2211.

ANNUAL CARNIVAL, hosted by Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. Rides provided by M & M Amusements. All-night bracelets available. Games, bingo, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, sodas, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, funnel cakes and raffle tickets. 7-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 6-10 p.m. Sundays through June 22, Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Rd. 301-884-8602.

Saturday 14

INDOOR YARD SALE, sponsored by Immaculate Conception Church and Knights of Columbus Council 8159. 8 a.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Old Route 5, Mechanicsville. Admission, free. 301-884-2517.

WALDEN/SIERRA 5K RUN AND FUN WALK, to benefit programs at Walden/Sierra including domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and substance abuse services. Rain or shine. 9 a.m., Greenwell State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. $25. 301-997-1300, Ext. 804 or http://www.waldensierra.org.

CAR SHOW,4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 28. Old cars, trucks, Corvettes, chrome and loud pipes; presented by Summer Nights Cruisers. No pets. Kmart, 838 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick. Free. 410-535-1933.

Sunday 15

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST, sponsored by Second District Fire Department and Rescue Squad auxiliary. 8-11 a.m., Valley Lee Firehouse, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee. Adults, $8; those 5-12, $4; 5 and younger, free. 240-434-1095.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, coffee and orange juice. 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy. $7; 5 and younger, free. 301-934-8221.

Monday 16

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES, sponsored by St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks. Puppy kindergarten runs six weeks; basic and advanced classes run eight weeks. 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown. Puppy kindergarten, $45; basic and advanced, $50. To register, call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1800.

Wednesday 18

SMOKE-FREE BINGO,6 p.m. Wednesdays, Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, 4030 Old Town Rd. Hot and cold refreshments available. 410-535-3331 or http://www.hvfd6.org.

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP, sponsored by the county's Calvert Housing Opportunities Committee. Receive general information on county and state programs to assist moderate-income or first-time homebuyers who live or work in the county. 7-8:30 p.m., Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. Free; registration required. 410-535-4370 or kuhnlm@co.cal.md.us.

WATER RESOURCES IN CHARLES, monthly meeting of Citizens for a Better Charles County hosts the county's acting water resource manager, Jason Groth, who will address local groundwater and aquifer issues. The group's monthly business meeting will follow. 7-8 p.m., La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Rd. Free. 301-753-6754 or ghebelian@comcast.net.

Thursday 19

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MEETING, Chapter No. 1972 celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special guest, NARFE National President Margaret Baptiste, National Secretary Nate Brown and Maryland Federation President Dick Strombotne. Luncheon follows. 11:30 a.m., Greater Waldorf Jaycees, 3092 Crain Hwy., Waldorf. Admission, free. 301-392-1005.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCATION MEETING, Chapter No. 1466. Chicken and barbecue will be served; take a side dish to share. Noon, Cove Point Park, 750 Cove Point Rd., Lusby. 410-535-4576.

WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFIT ARTS GROUPS, offered by Maryland State Arts Council and Charles County Arts Alliance for smaller nonprofit organizations that produce or present art activities. Program will provide development, financial and management support services. 5-7:30 p.m., United Way of Charles County, 10250 La Plata Rd., La Plata. Free. 410-767-6555 or 410-767-6542.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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