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Friday, June 26, 2009

The nonprofit organization will host "New Generation Showcase 2009" at 7 p.m. June 27 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church Family Life Center. According to a press release, the free event will showcase youth from Calvert County and another DANCE Empowerment group from Fresno, Calif., performing hip-hop and gospel interpretative dances, skits and life skills presentations. The event is at 105 Vianney Lane (off Main Street), Prince Frederick.

Heavenly Chicken & Ribs

The restaurant will celebrate its one-year anniversary from 2-8 p.m. June 27 with live music, a karaoke contest, wing-eating contest and a car show. The event is at 10812 Town Center Blvd., Owings. Call 410-286-9660.

Off to the races

Support Chesapeake Bay Field Lab, an environmental education group, on the Chesapeake Bay from noon-4 p.m. June 28 while racing your canoe or kayak for cash prizes in Island Creek at St. George Island. Admission is free. Call 301-994-2245. Go to www.thebaylab.org.

Learn about radio

St. Mary's County Amateur Radio Association will demonstrate amateur radio at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, at 10 a.m. June 28 and 29. The round-the-clock event will allow participants to learn about "ham radio's capabilities," a press release states. The event is free.

Summer safari

In concert with the "Wild Things" art exhibit, Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and Arts Center will host "Summer Safari" through Aug. 30. Twenty safari sites have been chosen in Calvert County; participants must visit the site and get points by answering animal-related questions. Answers will be recorded on a "passport sheet," which can be downloaded at www.annmariegarden.org. Call 410-326-4640.