Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday 4
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.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER, hosted by Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Cocktails, appetizers. 5:30-7:30 p.m., WOW Cafe & Wingery, 3010 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf. $25; members, $15. 301-932-6500.
GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING, for girls 5-17 who live in western St. Mary's. 7-8 p.m., Leonardtown Middle School, 24015 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 800-834-1702 or ldavis@gscnc.org.
Friday 5GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING, for girls 5-17 who live in southern Calvert County. 6-8 p.m., Southern Middle School, 9615 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby. Free. 800-834-1702 or ldavis@gscnc.org.
FALL BINGO, door prizes. Refreshments for sale. Doors open 6:30 p.m., early bird bingo, 7 p.m.; regular bingo, 7:30 p.m. St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Rd., St. Leonard. 410-326-6560.
Saturday 6INDOOR YARD SALE AND FLEA MARKET, hosted by the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's Ladies Auxiliary. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches 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. 301-743-7080.
VESSEL SAFETY EXAM, offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary 15-7 Detachment of Charles County. Take a boat via trailer or water. 9 a.m.-noon, Port Tobacco Marina, 7536 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco. Free.
"THE FANTASTICKS" AUDITIONS, prepare a short monologue and a song for the College of Southern Maryland Theatre Company performance. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Free. Reservations required. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828, bxoffc@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
PLANT CLINIC, part of the "Ask a Master Gardener" program. Take plant samples or photos and ask questions. 10 a.m.-noon, Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall. Free. 301-884-2211.
BOOK SIGNING, for "Hawthorne's Cottage" author Connie L. Reeves. 2-4 p.m., Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Admission, free; books available for purchase, $14.80. 410-326-4640.
CHURCH DINNER, includes ham, crab cakes, marinated carrots, green beans, potatoes, rolls, drink and dessert. Dine in or carry out. 3-6 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 7 Potomac Ave., Indian Head. Adults, $20; children 6-12, $10; children younger than 6, free. 301-743-2366.
"AFFAIR AT POINT FARM," dinner, silent and live auctions. Former Maryland state senator Bernie Fowler (D), honorary chairman. Cake created by Food Network's "Ace of Cakes," Charm City Cakes of Baltimore. Proceeds benefit Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Reservations required. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., Leonard. $70; $60 before Sept. 1. 410-586-8515 or http://www.jefpat.org.
Monday 8DRIVE-THROUGH FRIED CHICKEN DINNER, hosted by the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's Ladies Auxiliary. Dinner includes half of a fried chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, butter and a drink. Carry-out only. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department, 4095 Indian Head Hwy. $8. 301-753-9400 or 301-743-3900.
BEEKEEPERS MEETING, for the Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers. 7-10 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall. Free. 301-884-5230.
Wednesday 10UNITED WAY OF CALVERT DAY OF CARING, seeking businesses, community organizations and residents to volunteer to serve the less fortunate. Continental breakfast before work. 8 a.m., Bayside Toyota, 1200 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick. Free. 410-286-0100 or http://www.unitedwaycalvert.org.
COMMUNITY DINNER AND FUNDRAISER, to benefit Boy Scout Troop 424. Features food from Carrabba's Italian Grill. Raffle for donated items from local businesses. 6-10 p.m., Middleton Hall, 4045 Renner Rd., Waldorf. $12. 301-385-7986.
GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING, for girls 5-17 who live in northern and western Charles County. For north county, 7 p.m., Westlake High School, 3300 Middletown Rd. For western Charles, 7 p.m., William A. Diggs Elementary School, 2615 Davis Rd., Waldorf. Free. 800-834-1702 or ldavis@gscnc.org.
Thursday 11ST. MARY'S ANTIQUE ARTS ASSOCIATION MEETING, Surratt House history specialist Joan Chaconas will speak on spiritualism and Abraham Lincoln. Refreshments available; guests welcome. 9:30 a.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-475-9258.
COMMUNITY JOB FAIR, hosted by the Employment Resource Center of Charles County. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Free. 301-392-6641 or 301-392-6675.
GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING, for girls 5-17 who live in eastern St. Mary's County. 6-8 p.m., Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Station 38, 45945 Buck Hewitt Rd., California. Free. 800-834-1702 or ldavis@gscnc.org.
-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH
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