On the agenda

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Fourth and Fifth Districts Democratic Club of Charles County will meet Nov. 10 at Shymansky's Restaurant, Cobb Island. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Del. Peter Murphy (D-Charles). Reservations are required and will be accepted through Nov. 7. Call 301-259-2232 for reservations.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

La Plata Town Hall will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. For water and sewer emergencies, call 301-934-8421.

Charles County government offices and the Tri-County Animal Shelter will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The county landfill, recycling center and composting facility in Waldorf and the Pisgah recycling center will be open. Curbside recycling service will not be affected. Call 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Charles County Board of Education member Jennifer S. Abell will hold a question-and-answer session for interested residents from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Unique Sports Academy, 109 Post Office Road, Waldorf. Call Abell at 301-659-4112 or e-mail abell4edu@verizon.net.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

La Plata Town Council and Charles County commissioners are scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 in the commissioners' meeting room in the county government building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. Agenda items for the twice-yearly meeting include updates on a joint traffic study being conducted by the town and county and projected fire and rescue needs in La Plata because of the anticipated growth in town. Call 301-645-0550 or 301-934-8421.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Maryland Transit Administration will hold a public hearing from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19 to discuss proposed cuts because of a state budget shortfall to its 913 commuter bus service that runs from Waldorf to the Suitland Metrorail Station. Meeting will be at the Jaycees center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Call 410-539-5000, 866 RIDE-MTA, 410-539-3497 or go to www.mtamaryland.com. Written comments can be mailed to Glenn Litsinger, MTA Office of Customer Information, 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202.