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Bingo is available this weekend in Waldorf and Mechanicsville.
Bingo is available this weekend in Waldorf and Mechanicsville. (Bill O'leary/the Washington Post)
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Thursday 5

SOLOMONS FARMERS MARKET, produce, bedding plants, hanging baskets, cut flowers and baked goods. All county markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Riverwalk, north of Solomons pavilion. 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 and 19. 410-535-4583, 301-855-1880 or 800-331-9771, http://www.ecalvert.com.

"VOICES OF EXPERIENCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE CALVERT," part of a series of conversations to promote understanding of the county's diverse population. 7-8:30 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday 6

HARVEST DINNER, menu includes ham, turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, kale, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert. Carryouts available. 4:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata. $16; ages 6-10, $5; 5 and younger, free. Reservations required. 301-934-2288.

PERSONAL FINANCE WORKSHOP, "Identity Theft Prevention" presentation by Robin Nordt of the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. 5:45 p.m., Charles County Public Library, P.D. Brown Branch, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Free. 301-645-2864 or 301-843-7688.

"SCHOOL DAYZ" DINNER AND DANCE FUNDRAISER, hosted by Friends of Old Waldorf School Foundation and the Ballet Arts Academy. Dinner, ballet presentation, silent auction, 50/50 raffles and a reverse drawing (top prize of $1,000). 6:30-10:30 p.m., Greater Waldorf Jaycees, 3092 Crain Hwy. $60. 301-934-2648 or 301-392-3980.

Saturday 7

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, home-grown produce, a silent auction, a bake table and a sale of gently used jewelry. Lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Catholic Daughters of the Americas. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Peter's School, 3310 St. Peter's Dr., Waldorf. 301-843-8916.

PRINCE FREDERICK FARMERS MARKET, produce, bedding plants, hanging baskets, cut flowers and baked goods. All county markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Prince Frederick Shopping Center, Route 4. 410-535-4583, 301-855-1880, http://www.ecalvert.com or info@ecalvert.com.

"STEP BY STEP" 5K RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER, sponsored by Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Chesapeake Running Club in honor of Mike Blackwell, a runner killed while training for a marathon in 2001. Strollers welcome. 9 a.m., Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. $25; advance registration, $20; students, $10. 410-535-3733.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, food, craft vendors, specialty shops, a bake sale, silent auctions and pictures with Santa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mary's of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton. Admission, free. 301-292-0527.

CRAFT FAIR and collectibles. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 305 E. Smallwood Dr., Waldorf. Admission, free. 301-934-3635.

WINTER BAZAAR, handcrafted wood decor, gift baskets, knitted accessories and more. Lunch available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrew's Church Rd., California. Admission, free. 301-862-2247.

HEALTH FAIR, a National Diabetes Month event sponsored by Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare. Blood pressure screenings, dermatological screenings, flu shots and blood tests available. Blood-glucose monitors will be distributed. Information available in Spanish. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Health Partners Primary Care Center, 3070 Crain Hwy., White Plains. Free. 301-645-3556 or 301-643-5378.


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