Southern Maryland Community Events Oct.2-9, 2008

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Thursday 2

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.

LAPTOP LAB OPEN HOUSE, new laptops available for use. Learn about upcoming computer classes. 2-4 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall. Free. 301-884-2211.

ST. MARY'S EVENING STORY TIME, Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., 301-884-2211 and. 6:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-475-2846.

Friday 3

AUXILIARY DINNER, hosted by Arick L. Lore Post 274. Menu includes lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, coffee, iced tea and lemonade. Desserts available for donations. 4:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 274, 11820 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby. Adults, $6; children 10 and younger, $4. 410-326-3274.

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, through Oct. 31, St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Rd. $15; additional cards, $10. 410-326-6560.

Saturday 4

BASKET BINGO, hosted by St. Mary's Star of the Sea School. Doors open, 6 p.m.; games start, 7 p.m. St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 6485 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. One pack of regular games and four special games, $25; additional pack of regular games, $5; additional special card, $1. 301-753-4461 or 301-283-6151.

BASKET BINGO, sponsored by St. Mary's School. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle and a grand raffle. Must be 7 or older to play. Food available for purchase. 6 p.m.; games begin, 7 p.m. St. Mary's School, 13715 Notre Dame Pl., Bryantown. $25 (admission fee required to be in the bingo area). 301-870-1868.

Sunday 5

BASKET BINGO, hosted by Sunderland Elementary Family and School Organization. Games, specials, pull tabs and raffles at additional cost. All baskets are filled. 2 p.m., Sunderland Elementary School, 150 Clyde Jones Rd. Advance, $18; at the door, $20. 410-286-7006.

Tuesday 7

TIDEWATER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. 9:15 a.m., Tidewater School, 120 Cox Rd., Huntingtown. Free. 410-257-0533.

CHARLES COUNTY ANTIQUE ARTS SOCIETY MEETING, speaker Helen Boone, owner of the Nostalgia Nook in Indian Head, will discuss how to start a collection. Antique items for sale. Bring a collection to discuss. Visitors welcome. 9:30 a.m., Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Ave., La Plata. Free. 301-579-6390.

Thursday 9

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Church. Green fees, cart and lunch included. Cash and door prizes. Captain's choice format. Registration, 8 a.m.; shot-gun start, 9 a.m. Wicomico Shores Golf Course, 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Rd., Chaptico. $65. 301-884-4798 or Zimmerman.Paul@comcast.net.

ST. MARY'S AMERICAN ANTIQUE ARTS ASSOCIATION MEETING, guest speaker Lin Perry will share her five years of research involving census records and local and Internet resources. 9:30 a.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-475-9258.

EDUCATION QUESTION-AND-ANSWER SESSION, hosted by Charles County Board of Education member Jennifer S. Abell (La Plata). Second Thursday each month. 6-8:30 p.m., Unique Sports Academy, 109 Post Office Rd., Waldorf. Free. 301-659-4112 or abell4edu@verizon.net.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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