Southern Maryland Community Events July 10-17, 2008

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Thursday 10

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, $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, ages 12-18. Play games, have snacks, discuss books and plan fun teen library programs. 5 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall. Free. 301-884-2211.

ST. MARY'S COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING, a discussion of the county's plan for development. The plan can be reviewed at http://www.stmarysmd.com-- click on Land Use Growth Management under Services, and then click on Comprehensive Planning. 7 p.m., 7th District Fire Department, 21530 Colton Point Rd., Avenue. Free. 301-475-4200.

Friday 11

CAMP PHOENIX, a day camp for children 7 to 15 who are grieving a death. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, King's Landing Park, King's Landing Road off Huntingtown Road, Huntingtown. Free. 410-535-0892 or 301-855-1226. Another session of the camp is scheduled for Aug. 6-9 at St. John's Youth Center in Lusby.

Saturday 12

INDOOR YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET, hosted by the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's Ladies Auxiliary. Breakfast and lunch available. Bake sale items. Rain or shine. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department, 4095 Indian Head Hwy. Table rental, $10. 301-753-9722 or 301-743-7080.

YARD SALE AND CRAFT FAIR, by the Charles County Department of Community Services. Toys, games, puzzles, books, videos, dolls, clothes, baby accessories, housewares, school and office supplies and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf. Six-foot table rental, $25; six-foot space, $20; eight-foot table, $35; eight-foot space, $30. 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388.

DECORATIVE PAINTERS MEETING, local chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. Some previous painting experience is necessary. 9:30 a.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd. Free. 240-210-8332, 301-843-3345, 410-326-2576.

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

Sunday 13

YARD SALE DONATIONS ACCEPTED, for a yard sale to benefit Greenwell Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides accessible programs, services and facilities. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 (rain date July 26) at Greenwell State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. 301-373-9775 or dbruton@greenwellfoundation.org.

Tuesday 15

CHARLES COUNTY BUSINESS NETWORK,8 to 9 a.m. every Tuesday, Old Country Buffet, 2916 Festival Way, Waldorf. Free. 301-246-9900.

PLANT CLINIC, take plant samples and/or photos and ask a master gardener your questions. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Free. 301-863-8188.

Wednesday 16

SMOKE-FREE BINGO, sponsored by the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Hot and cold refreshments available. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, through July 30, Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, 4030 Old Town Rd. Large packet, $20; regular packet, $11; mini packet, $5.50. 410-535-3331 or http://www.hvfd6.org.

ST. MARY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING, a discussion of the county's plan for development. The plan can be reviewed at http://www.stmarysmd.com-- click on Land Use Growth Management under Services, and then click on Comprehensive Planning. 7 p.m., Leonardtown Middle School, 24015 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-475-4200.

TRI-COUNTY WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP, open to anyone who has had weight-loss surgery or is considering a procedure. Behavioral therapist Mary Goldberg will speak about emotional eating and psychological issues. 7 p.m., Southern Maryland Cooperative, 4415 Crain Hwy., White Plains. Free. 301-645-3149.

Thursday 17

LEONARDTOWN BOOK DISCUSSION AND CELEBRATION,"No Country for Old Men," by Cormac McCarthy, and 10th anniversary group celebration. 7 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-2846.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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