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Southern Maryland Community Events Oct. 23-30, 2008
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WALDORF FARMERS MARKET, producer-only market includes fresh honey, flowers, fruits, vegetables and more. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays; 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Waldorf Festival Center, routes 301 and 228. 301-934-8571.
FALL FAIR, sponsored by Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department. Demonstrations, activities, rides, pumpkin decorating, Halloween bingo, crafts, bake sale, raffle, games and prizes. Food and drink available. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Newburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 12265 Rock Point Rd. Free. 301-259-2105.
FURRY FRIENDS FALL FESTIVAL, sponsored by Second Hope Rescue. Events include Calvert K-9 Search and Rescue demonstration, pet parade, blessing of the pets, magic show, wildlife rescue, pet costume contest and pet tricks. All-day events include face painting, food and craft vendors, silent auction, pet pictures and pet adoptions. $5; children younger than 12, free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown. 240-925-0625.
TEXAS HOLD 'EM, sponsored by Harry White Wilmer American Legion. Free food for players. All proceeds benefit Hurricane Ike victims. 6 p.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. Buy-in, $100. 301-934-8221.
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BASKET BINGO, featuring filled Longaberger baskets. Prizes for special Vera Bradley products. Door prizes, raffles and refreshments. 1 p.m., Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, 15245 Prince Frederick Rd., Hughesville. $20. 301-274-4581.
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ST. MARY'S COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, David Roberts and Bill Mitchell will speak on "The 1918 Influenza Pandemic." Refreshments served. 7 p.m., Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown. Free. 301-373-8458 or 410-326-4435.
Tuesday 28
MASS TRAUMA DISASTER DRILL, sponsored by Civista Medical Center's Mass Casualty Disaster Organization Team, with Charles County Sheriff's Office, county Emergency Management System and volunteer EMS fire and rescue participants. Volunteers needed. High school students can earn community service hours. Scenario will not be released in advance. 3:30-6:30 p.m., Civista Medical Center, 701 E. Charles St., La Plata. Free. 301-609-4000.
PATUXENT BASKETRY GUILD, for anyone interested in learning basketry. Meet briefly, then make a decorative fall basket. 6 p.m., Central Square Shopping Center, 143 Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick. Free. 410-533-6056 or 410-535-9128 or fcbarrett@comcast.net.
PUBLIC FORUM, hosted by League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County, with Board of Education candidates Gary Kessler and Marilyn Crosby. Discussion on slot machines. 6:30 p.m., Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd., California. Free. 240-895-0414 or http:/
MEETING ON CRIME, held by St. Mary's County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron (R) and Citizens Advisory Board to address crime concerns. Includes question-and-answer session. 7-9 p.m., Westbury Community Association, 45860 Westbury Blvd., Lexington Park. 301-866-4027.
Wednesday 29
CREATIVE MEMOIR WORKSHOP, on using life experiences to write nonfiction, short fiction or poetry. 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL AND CEREMONY, sponsored by Calvert County Commission for Women and Crisis Intervention. Guest speaker, Roberta Roper of Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center. Victims rights attorney and counselors available. 7-9 p.m., Calvert County Courthouse Courtyard, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick. Free. chair@calvertwomen.org.
