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Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Vampire Manor

The Charles County Dive Rescue team's annual haunted house, Vampire Manor, will continue through Oct. 31. Hours are 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays and 7:30-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Tickets are $10, $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations. The event is at 9410 Irving Road, Bel Alton. There is no parking on the site; park at the fire department, 8765 Bel Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton. Go to www.vampiremanor.com.

Bluegrass for Hospice

Coordinated by Jay Armsworthy, Bluegrass for Hospice will begin at 7 a.m. Oct. 24 with an arts and crafts fair at Flat Iron Farm, Flat Iron Road, Great Mills. Local bluegrass bands will begin performing at noon. Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass will make a guest appearance. Bring a nonperishable food item. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of St. Mary's. Tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Call 301-737-3004. Go to www.bluegrassforhospice.com.

Dig through Elly's Closet

An "upscale" women's consignment event will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23 and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the FSA Old Auditorium at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown. The event is free. According to a press release, women will be able to buy "gently worn" and "unworn" name brand apparel at a low cost. On Oct. 24, two fashion shows will be held at 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Bring a canned food item. Some proceeds will benefit Health Share of St. Mary's.

‘Passionate Broadway'

Clare O'Shea will perform "Passionate Broadway" during a benefit for the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 24 at Fridays Creek Winery. The event features a wine tasting and will be held at 3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings. Fee is $50. Call 410-257-7228.