Calendar of events

Friday, May 9, 2008

The 2008 Speaker Series at Sotterley hosts Set Momjian as he presents ‘‘Tales from the Tables of the Presidents” on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the barn at Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood. R.S.V.P. to 301-373-2280.

Discover U Children’s Museum of St. Mary’s County is having its inaugural information⁄volunteer meeting May 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Do Dah Deli in Leonardtown.ÊR.S.V.P. by May 9 to discucm@yahoo.comÊ

The Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland will meet May 9. The board will meet in general session in the Jarrod Aldom ’97 Lounge on the first floor of the Campus Center at 3:15 p.m. Call 240-895-4382.

Catfish FRYday will be sponsored by VFW Post 2632 Ladies Auxiliary on the second Fridays of each month, beginning May 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at VFW Post 2632 on Three Notch Road, just south of Wildewood Shopping Center.ÊThere will be catfish filets served with cole slaw, fries and hushpuppies for $9.Ê

A stuff-the-bus event will be held May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McKay’s in Leonardtown and at Giant in First Colony for citizens to fill STS buses with nonperishable food items, which will then be distributed to local food pantries. Call 301-475-4200, ext.1849.

A benefit for Jen Olson will be held May 9 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the VFW Post 2632 in California. Admission is $20. Food dishes welcome. There will be a silent auction, 50⁄50 raffles and door prizes. Call Melissa at 240-925-7924.

St. Mary’s County Chapter of ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) meets on the second Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 2632 at 23282 Three Notch Road in California. Call Sandy Yost at 301-737-1287.

SouthPoint Church sponsors Celebrate Recovery at the teen center at Chancellor’s Run Park on Fridays starting at 6:41 p.m. with refreshments; with large group meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Steve Kooy at 240-925-8044.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7:07 p.m. Fridays at the Three Oaks Center on Lei Drive in Lexington Park.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Leonardtown.

Saturday, May 10

Crafts on the Green will be held on the lawn of the Old Towne Crafters at 26005 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature handcrafted items like jewelry, stained glass, nautical items, clay sculptures, crochet items, baby blankets, bath soaps and oils, silk floral arrangements, dolls, carved wood boxes, tables and more. Call 301-997-1644.

Spring Fling will be held at the Maryland Antiques Center on Saturday in Leonardtown on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 301-475-1960. Entertainment will include John Pomerville on the guitar singing folk music, outdoor sales, free raffle drawing and complimentary refreshments.

St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League’s Fourth Annual Animal Fair will be held on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds. Events include a pet pageant, parade of horse breed, pet parade, pet blessing, dog musical sit, vendors and more. The admission cost is $5 and children 12 and under are free. For more information, www.smawl.org. SMAWL will also be holding a rabies clinic during the fair from 1 to 3 p.m., for which the fair entry fee must be paid.ÊCost of the vaccination is $10.ÊParticipants must bring a valid rabies certificate if they want their animal to receive a three-year shot.

The Garden Club of Society Hill will be having a plant sale to coincide with the annual Breton Bay neighborhood yard sale on May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. The plant sale is at 40821 South 40 Drive in Breton Bay.

There will be annuals, perennials and herbs and flower-filled baskets for Mother’s Day and cut flower arrangements. Proceeds of the sale will support the beautification of the neighborhood. The yard sale will be off Society Hill Road.

An artist’s reception celebrating ‘‘The Art of Robert Bevard” will be held May 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heron’s Way Gallery. The artist will demonstrate his techniques in creating detailed paintings of water and wildlife. No admission charge. The gallery is located at 22760 Washington St. in Leonardtown. Call 301-475-0088.

A mega yard sale will be held by The Autism Project Inc., a Southern Maryland nonprofit, on May 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3361 Hall Creek Lane in Owings.ÊVisitors can meet children with autism as they serve throughout the day.ÊInformation about autism will also be available.

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A veterans muster will be held at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This information fair is designed for veterans and their families to learn about benefits and services offered to Maryland’s veterans by federal, state and nonprofit agencies. MDVA will have a booth to assist with filing claims for disability and compensation. Representatives from other state agencies, veteran service organizations, veteran employment reps and members of community organizations will also participate. The event is free.

The annual Piney Point Lighthouse Waterfront Festival will be held May 10 and 11 at the Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point. Saturday highlights include the opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m., a performance by The Senior Vibes at noon and Cajun music by The Piney Point Playboys at 2 p.m. The Potomac River wade-in with the Lower Potomac Tributary Team will take place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday highlights include a book signing by author Michael Buckley, author of ‘‘Voices of the Chesapeake Bay.” Both days include duck decoy carving demonstrations, activities for children, a Mother’s Day raffle, exhibits by other Mid-Atlantic lighthouses, children’s art show, crafters and more. Food will be available for purchase. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum and park are located at the end of Lighthouse Road. See www.stmarysmd.com⁄recreate⁄museums.

A yard sale will be held at the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum, located at 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road, near Waldorf, on May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15 for unlimited space. Call 301-638-1146.

An open house will be held by the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.ÊThere will be children’s activities, raffles for baskets of pet supplies, crafts and a volunteer recruitment drive.ÊCall 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Ballet Caliente will perform ‘‘Passages” on June 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at Great Mills High School.ÊUnder the artistic direction of Sheryl-Marie Dunaway, ‘‘Passages” is an original story ballet following the milestones in a young dancer’s life.ÊTickets are $12 in advance, $15 online and at the door. Advance ticket sales begin May 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ballet Caliente, 21615 S. Essex Drive in Lexington Park.ÊVisit www.balletcaliente.com.

St. Mary’s Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Mother’s Day flower sale at in front of Target in California on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a wide variety of flowers such as hanging baskets, potted plants, and small flats. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Program in St. Mary’s County. Call MaryLynn at 301-884-3914.

The installation officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association will be held May 10 at the 7th District Volunteer Fire Department in Avenue. Hors d’oeuvres will be served 5 to 6 p.m., opening ceremonies will be held at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Barbara Sue Nelson at 301-769-2654.

St. Maries Musica presents its free community concert ‘‘Songs of Wind and Water” on May 10 at 7 p.m. at The King’s Christian Academy in Callaway.

The Sixth Annual Plant Sale at Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville will be held May 10, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No entrance fee.ÊCallÊ301-373-5858.ÊÊ

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An annual spring bake, craft and yard sale sponsored by UMW of First Friendship Church in Ridge will be held May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will go to support charities and help with church maintenance.

The Calvert Marine Museum’s third annual Solomons Maritime Festival will be held May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Solomons. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

The annual plant sale and free plant exchange will be held at Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood on May 10, rain or shine. The plant sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon and the plant exchange from 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will benefit Sotterley’s gardens.ÊFor plant exchange information, contact Frank or Christina Allen at 301-862-3421. For plant sale information, call 301-373-2280.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau invites youth and adult members of the community to a group drumming circle with master drummer Dehconte Nyepan on May 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 75 Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf. There is a $10 participation fee. Call 301-843-2960.

Animal Adoption Days are held by the Animal Relief Fund from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Well Pet Clinic in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park. For directions call 301-866-0303.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Saturdays at St. Paul’s United Methodist in Leonardtown.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at St. Paul’s United Methodist in Leonardtown.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 10 p.m. on Saturdays at On Our Own of St. Mary’s in Leonardtown.

Sunday, May 11

St. Maries Musica will present its free community concert ‘‘Songs of Wind and Water” on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church located 23421 Kingston Creek Road in California.

The Gospel Persuaders will celebrate their 14th anniversary dinner and gospel concert on May 11 at St. Mark UAME Church in Valley Lee.ÊDinner will be served at 2 p.m. and the concerts start at 5 p.m., featuring the Gospel Persuaders, The New Briscoe Brothers and The Sensational Nightingales of Durham, N.C. Suggested donation of $20. Call Wilbur Johnson at 301-499-4380.Ê

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An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary on Mother’s Day, May 11, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the squad building. The menu will be sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, three kinds of pancakes, escalloped apples and beverages. Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 12 years and free for those younger than 5.

The CSM choir and chamber singers will perform as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series on May 11 at 3 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus, Room 119. No charge. Call 443-550-6000 or rperez@csm.edu. www.csmd.edu⁄Finearts.

Monday, May 12

St. Mary’s Bosom Pals will meet May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Rick’s (Patuxent Inn Restaurant) at 23415 Three Notch Road in California. Friends and relatives are welcome to participate. R.S.V.P. to Marcia Shapiro at 301-475-6760 by May 11.

‘‘Parenting Matters: Raising Successful Children,” a regional parenting conference and youth event offered by the Maryland State Parental Information and Resource Center in partnership with the Maryland Department of Education, the college, area school districts and community organizations, will be held Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus. Featured speaker will be author and trainer Charlie Applestein and in addition to numerous other workshops, the conference will feature a group drumming circle workshop and a DANCE empowerment workshop. The conference is free, but pre-registration is required by May 12 at www.mdpirc.org or by calling 301-863-0130.

A Watershed Restoration Action Strategy Kickoff will be held May 12 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Park library. Visit www.smrwa.org or call 301-862-3517.

A child passenger safety seat check will be offered by St. Mary’s Hospital’s Health Connections on May 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Co. 38. This free service is by appointment only. Call 301-475-6019.

The Southern Maryland Corvette Club meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the town commissioners’ offices at 41660 Courthouse Drive in Leonardtown. One does not have to own a Corvette to become a member. See www.southernmarylandcorvetteclub.com.

The Pax River Quilt Guild meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Loffler Center. Call Linda Harvan at 301-475-3814 or e-mail harvan2005@yahoo.com.

The Lexington Park Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the dining hall of the Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park. Call Jess Davis at 301-863-2561.

The Hollywood Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at Lenny’s restaurant in Hollywood. Call Bill Barker at 301-373-8527.

Talk of the Town Toastmasters meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Lexington Park library. Call Mike Lizbinski at 301-342-9141.

The Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir rehearses Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park. Call Pat McEntee at 301-994-1745.

Celebrate Recovery step study groups meet Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Encounter Christian Center, located next to the Charlotte Hall post office.) This is a 12-step program with Bible-based principles and gender specific groups. Call Marc at 301-806-6272 or Judy at 240-533-2452.

A singles group holds a casual informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. every Monday except holidays at the Garvey Center in Leonardtown. Most participants are in the 40-plus age group. Call 301-863-6308.

Al-anon meets 11:30 a.m. Mondays at Church of the Ascension on Great Mills Road.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Andrew’s Church in California.

Tuesday, May 13

Dr. George Verghese, a local dermatologist and skin cancer specialist, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging,Êwill address issues related to skin cancer on May 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Center in Leonardtown.ÊTo reserve a seat callÊ301-475-4200.

Julia Halla Chapter 107 Order of the Eastern Star stated meeting will be held on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the TJ Shryock Lodge in Hollywood. For information, call 301-373-2554.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau invites families to a Family Fun Night on May 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Jarboe Education and Head Start Center in Lexington Park. Call 301-866-5332. There is no fee.

Smoke Free for Life will be offered by St. Mary’s Hospital’s Health Connections in cooperation with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, with classes beginning May 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information call 301-475-6019.An open house will be held at The King’s Christian Academy in Callaway on May 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Eighth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be held May 13 at 11:30 a.m. on the governmental center lawn in Leonardtown, sponsored by county commissioners and the Department of Aging TRIAD⁄S.A.L.T. Council. The event will include a memorial service for officers who have perished in the line of duty over the years and a salute to law enforcement agencies. Officers of the Year, selected by each agency, also will be recognized.

The Fifth District Homemakers meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m. at the Northern Senior Center in Charlotte Hall. Call 301-472-4020.

The Ridge Lions meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Knights of St. Jerome’s Hall in Dameron. Call Buddy McBride at 301-872-5924.

Mothers of Preschoolers, MOPS, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel Grove. For information call 301-884-4132.

Nature Time is a program for young children and their families⁄caregivers at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood that meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The theme for May 13 is ‘‘Our Creepy Crawley Friends.” Visit www.greenwellfoundation.org or call 301-373-9775.

The COSMIC Flute Choir meets Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church on Town Creek Drive in California. Call Linda at 301-994-9688.

Bingo is held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 255 in Ridge. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call after 6 p.m. at 301-872-5349.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #MD 184 meets every Tuesday at St. John’s School in Hollywood. Weigh-in is held from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting and group therapy. Call 301-373-5280.

Sea Scout Ship 548, for teen boys and girls in Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Avenue. See www.SeaScoutShip548.com.

Girl Scout Mariners, for girls ages 11 to 17 in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Avenue. Visit www.marinerScoutShip1548.com or call Betsy at 443-624-2621.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Leonardtown.

Al-anon meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Placid Harbor, the Winpisinger building, located on Clarke’s Landing Road in Hollywood, in the machinist’s building.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Church of the Ascension on Great Mills Road.

Wednesday, May 14

The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, Maryland Board of Commissioners will meet May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority Office, Suite C, on the first floor of The Gateways condominiums at 21155 Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park. Call 301-866-6590, ext. 1434.

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 14 has been canceled. The next meeting will be June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Department of Public Works located at 44825 St. Andrew’s Church Road in California.

St. Mary’s Animal Welfare LeagueÊwill meet May 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Garvey Center in Leonardtown.ÊAll interested in animal rescue are invited.Ê Call 301-373-5659.

Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary monthly meeting will be held May14 at 7 p.m. at the squad building in Hollywood. Anyone wishing to become a member is invited. For more information call 301-904-2095.

The deadline for making reservations for the St. Mary’s County Chapter 969 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) meeting in May is May 14 by 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown on May 16. Cost of the luncheon will be $12. Guest speaker will be Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., president of the Maryland Senate. The social hour begins at 11a.m. and lunch at noon. Reservations for lunch are required and must be made by calling Betty George at 301-862-4347. If interested in only attending the meeting, it begins at 12:45 p.m.

Look Good, Feel Better is offered the second Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at OPIS at St. Mary’s Hospital. The program is designed to help women cancer patients improve their appearance and self-image by learning beauty techniques to overcome side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. To register or for more information call 301-475-6070.