Southern Maryland Community Events Dec. 4-11, 2008

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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.

TREE LIGHTING, sponsored by Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. Magic show, firetruck rides, Santa, choir and crafts for kids. 5-10 p.m., Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3, 46900 S, Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park. Free. 240-298-3305.

Sunday 7

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, hosted by Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3, 46900 S, Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park. Adults, $8; children 5-12, $5; 4 and younger, free. 240-298-3305.

PANCAKES WITH SANTA, sponsored by Patuxent High School Band Boosters. Sausage and pancakes, photos with Santa for purchase and crafts for kids. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Patuxent High School, 12485 Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby. Adults, $5; children younger than 12, $3.50. 410-535-7806.

HOLIDAY BASKET BINGO, sponsored by Calverton School Parents Association. Proceeds will benefit the school. Door prizes, raffles and refreshments available for purchase. Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley products filled with gift items. Children must have an admission ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Noon, Calverton School, 300 Calverton School Rd., Huntingtown. Admission, $20 for 20 regular games; $5 additional game packet. 301-855-1922, http://www.calvertonschool.org or pjenkins@calvertonschool.org.

BASKET BINGO, hosted by Tri-County Youth Services Bureau. Special deals available. 2 p.m., Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville. $20, includes 20 games. 301-884-5669.

Monday 8

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES, stories, songs and movies for children and their caregivers. 10-11 a.m. Mondays, except holidays, Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Tuesday 9

PROJECT LINUS FUNDRAISER, hosted by Greene Turtle. Ten percent of the day's receipts will go to Project Linus, which donates handmade quilts and blankets to children who are sick, injured or traumatized. Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille, 6 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata. 301-743-2114 or 301-392-9119.

HOOKS AND BOOKS, work on knitting, crocheting, scrapbooks, quilting and sewing while talking about crafts and books. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday 10

COMPUTER COURSE, learn to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save and print documents. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. Free. 410-326-5289.

Thursday 11

OPEN HOUSE, tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. 10 a.m.-noon, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., Leonard. Free. 410-586-8562.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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