Southern Maryland Community Events Dec. 4-11, 2008
Southern Maryland Community Events Dec. 4-11, 2008
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Thursday 4
KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, themed stories, discussions and projects for children in kindergarten through third grade at each Calvert Library branch. For times, dates and locations, call: Prince Frederick Branch, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862; Fairview Branch, 410-257-2101; Southern Branch, 410-326-5289; or Twin Beaches Branch, 410-257-2411. Free.
ST. MARY'S LIBRARY STORY TIMES, walk-in story times for ages 2 months to 5 years. Call branches for times and information. 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. Thursdays, Free.
ADULT COMPUTER CLASS, learn the basics of Word. Create a list, menu or family letter using holiday paper. 2-4 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall. Free. 301-884-2211.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION, using "World Made by Hand," by James Howard Kunstler, to discuss issues of interest in Calvert County related to sustainable communities. Light refreshments. 7-8:30 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday 5
PITCH CARD PARTY, sponsored by the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. Includes refreshments. 7:30 p.m., Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 28120 Old Flora Corner Rd. $5. 301-884-5428.
Saturday 6
YARD SALE, sponsored by Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. 7 a.m.-noon, Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 28120 Old Flora Corner Rd. Table rental, $10. 301-884-5428.
FRUIT SALE, sponsored by La Plata Lions Club. Naval oranges, ruby red grapefruit and fruit trays. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Rd. Prices vary. 301-934-3157.
CRAFT FAIR, crafts and baked goods, lunch available. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 201 Saint Mary's Ave., La Plata. Admission, free. 301-934-1366.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS, for children in first through seventh grade. Take a bag of candy to share for decorating houses. Free. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289; and Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
WREATH WORKSHOP, join staff and members of the Master Gardeners Club. Plant materials include magnolia, boxwood, holly and pines. Bows and other ornaments available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., Leonard. $20; Friends of the park and museum, $18. 410-586-8501.
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR, tour Point Farm, built in 1932 and designed by Getrude Sawyer. 2 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., Leonard. $10; seniors, age 55 or older, $8. Reservations required. 410-586-8501.
PET ADOPTION EVENT, sponsored by Feral Cat Rescue. All cats and kittens have been spayed/neutered, wormed, vaccinated and FIV/FELV tested. 2-7 p.m., Pepper's Pet Pantry, 13858 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Free. 301-373-5805.
