Southern Maryland Community Events Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2008

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Thursday 25

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.

Friday 26

PIRATE DAY, search for treasure, make a pirate's knotted bracelet, pirate tattoos, eye patches and more. Come dressed in pirate attire and participate in the pirate parade. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. $7; seniors, $6; ages 5-12, $2; younger, free. 410-326-2042 or http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.org.

FALL BINGO, hosted by St. Leonard Company Seven Alarmers of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department. Door prizes. Refreshments for sale. 6:30 p.m. Fridays, St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Rd. $15; additional cards, $10. 410-326-6560.

Saturday 27

FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Walk through the streets of Leonardtown, then attend a brunch with live music and door prizes. Health Connections Van from St. Mary's Hospital will offer blood pressure screenings. Money raised will be used for the local St. Vincent de Paul. 7:30 a.m., Father Andrew White School, 22850 Washington St., Leonardtown. No registration fee. Pledges and donations accepted. 301-904-7990.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, raising money to support Second District Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Sponsored by the department's ladies' auxiliary. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Second District Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee. Table rental, $10. 301-994-1960 or 240-434-1095.

FOSTER PETS FAMILIES TRAINING, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland and St. Mary's Animal Welfare League. Learn about the joys and challenges of providing a home to a cat or dog in need. Light refreshments. No obligation to become a foster family. 10 a.m.-noon, Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park. Free. 301-994-0132.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAB FEAST, hosted by American Legion Post 293. 1-5 p.m., American Legion Post 293, 2400 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf. Advance, $30; at the door, $35. 301-932-5071.

FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT, for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Giveaways, prizes and vendors. 2 p.m.; music by No Trace, 9 p.m. Huntt's Tavern, 6520 Bennsville Rd., Pomfret. Admission, free. 301-932-6280.

Sunday 28

FIELD TRIP, hosted by Southern Maryland Audubon Society. Search for fall migrants during a walk on wooded trails and along the creek. 8 a.m.-noon, Calvert Cliffs State Park, 9500 H.G. Truman Parkway, Lusby. Park fees apply. 301-862-4623.

Wednesday 1

WILDEWOOD COMMUNITY MEETING, hosted by St. Mary's County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the Citizens Advisory Board. An overview of crime in the area, with a question-and-answer session. 7-9 p.m., Wildewood Community Center, Surrey Way, California. Free. 301-475-4200, Ext. 1900.

GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING, for girls ages 5-17 who live in south/central Calvert County. 7:30 p.m., Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic. Free. 800-834-1702 or ldavis@gscnc.org.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING, Dave Blazer, project director, Bluewater Wind, will speak on "Offshore Windpower in Maryland" and the societal, economic and environmental effects of wind turbines. 7:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-862-9631.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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