Southern Maryland Community Events Oct. 23-30, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thursday 23

PUMPKIN PATCH, sponsored by Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Pumpkins, mums and other seasonal decorations; baked goods and crafts available on weekends. Appointments for schools and groups and arrangements for children's activities available. Pumpkin patch is at 2510 Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown, through Oct. 31. Admission, free; prices vary for pumpkins, food and crafts. 410-535-3177.

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.

ST. MARY'S LIBRARY STORY TIMES, for ages 2 months to 5 years. Thursdays, call branches for times: Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., 301-884-2211; Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., 301-475-2846; and Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., 301-863-8188. Free.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP, sponsored by Southern Region Small Business Development Center and Calvert County Department of Economic Development. "Sustaining Profit and Position in a Changing Economy." 8-10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express-Prince Frederick, 355 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick. Free. 301-934-7583 or mdorsett@csmd.edu.

CHESS CLUB FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS, for fourth- through seventh-graders. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick.

Friday 24

FARMERS MARKET AND CAR SHOW, products for sale include vegetables, flowers and fresh blue crabs. Car show along the waterfront. 6-9 p.m. Friday, North Beach Boardwalk, Bay Avenue and Fifth Street, North Beach. Free. 301-855-6681, 410-257-9618 or http://www.ci.north-beach.md.us/.

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER, hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Post 82. Two pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, succotash, green beans, biscuits and butter, tea and coffee. 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post-La Plata, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata. $8. 301-932-1399.

TEXAS HOLD 'EM, hosted by Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Must be 18 to play, 21 to drink. ID required. Sodas, beer, snacks and hot sandwiches provided with registration fee. 6 p.m. (games start 8 p.m.), Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department, 4095 Indian Head Hwy. $150; mixed drinks, $1. 301-753-8011, http://www.ihvfd.com or poker@ihvfd.com.

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

Saturday 25

BINGO AND DINNER DEPOSIT DEADLINE, for Nov. 8 event. Dinner served at intermission, 125 seats available, must be 18 to play. Doors open 1:30 p.m.; bingo starts 3 p.m. St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Rd., St. Leonard. $100 includes two books; extra books $15. 410-257-1452 or 410-326-6560.

FUNDRAISER, part of Club BADD's fall festival to benefit Shannon Pearson, a Calvert High School student injured in a car accident. T-shirts, candles, bracelets and tickets for Club BADD dance for sale; festival and dance, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 8. Club BADD, 8191 Jennifer Lane, Suite 450A, Owings. 410-586-8290.

PRINCE FREDERICK FARMERS MARKET, products from White Oak Point Farm, Cox Farm, Goose Creek Farm and Herbert Farm, among others. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Prince Frederick Shopping Center, Route 4 between Duke and Church streets. Free. 443-532-7479 or http://www.calvertag.com.

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.

Sunday 26

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.

Monday 27

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://www.smc.lwvmd.org.

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.

NAACP MEETING, for St. Mary's County branch. Report from the nominating committee. 7 p.m., Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, 23365 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Free. 301-247-7012.

Thursday 30

BOOK CLUB FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS, for fourth- through seventh-graders. "A Wrinkle in Time," by Madeleine L'Engle. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

CHARLES ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK-WRITING WORKSHOP, using "A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League," by Ron Suskind, as a model. 6-9 p.m., Potomac Branch Library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head. Free. 301-375-7375.

BUS TRIP REGISTRATION DEADLINE, for trip Nov. 5 to Harrington Raceway and Casino, sponsored by Charles County Retired School Personnel Association. Bus leaves at 9:45 a.m. from Richard Clark Senior Center, Route 488, La Plata; additional pickup at Waldorf Jaycees Center, Crain Highway, Waldorf. Bus leaves casino at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. $25, includes $15 "free cash." 301-934-4203

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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