Community briefs

Cain to perform

Virgil Cain will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Blue Dog Saloon and Restaurant, 7940 Port Tobacco Road in Port Tobacco. Cain has performed his solo show for the last 20 years throughout the east coast. Call 301-392-1740.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Troupe staging ‘Christians’

Hard Bargain Players will stage “The Christians” 8 p.m. Friday, June 14; and Saturday, June 15, at the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Amphitheater, 2001 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and cash only, and reservations are encouraged. Text 301-643-6129 or go to www.hardbargainplayers.org/.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Port of Leonardtown Winery in Leonardtown. Pack a picnic. Go to www.polwinery.com.

Enjoy yoga with horses

Namaste Neighs, Yoga with Horses will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Greenwell State Park, 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane in Hollywood. Yoga followed by meet and greet with horses. The cost is $28. For ages 8 and older and must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit The Greenwell Foundation. Go to www.visitstmarysmd.com/events/namaste-neighs/.

Oktobertfest planned

Susannah’s Watch Bed & Breakfast will host Lavender Days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, at 27075 S. Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. Live music, lavender fields and tours, vendors, food trucks, crafts and more. Kid’s day will be June 23 with petting zoo and face painting. Tickets are $18, $10 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and younger. Go to https://dixon-family-farm.com/.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Building Bridges gala set

Building Bridges will host its Second annual Gala Masquerade Ball 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at The White Rose, 21030 Point Lookout Road in Callaway. Tickets are $125. Attire is formal. Call 240-237-8095.

UCAC Juneteenth planned

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will hold its 20th annual Juneteenth Celebration from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Lancaster Park in Lexington Park. Presentation of the colors, proclamations, awards, living history performance by Shemika Renee, live music and a wreath-laying honoring U.S. Colored Troops, including local Medal of Honor recipients. Go to www.ucaconline.org.

Juneteenth event planned

The NAACP Calvert will host a Juneteenth celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard. Car show, family fun, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment including Legends of Soul Band will perform. Call 240-719-6966.

‘Shorelines’ exhibit eroding

North End Gallery’s Shorelines exhibit continues through June 30. The exhibit, which comprises the works of several artists, focuses on the various coastal areas in the region. The gallery, which is located at 41652 Fenwick St. in Leonardtown, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.nortrhendgallery.com.

Breakfast offered

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 30, at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The cost is $15, $8 for ages 4 to 12, free for ages 3 and younger.

‘Wild things’ exhibit continues

Artworks@7th will show its “Where the Wild Things Are” exhibit through June 30. The exhibit’s guest artist is Julie Heath, who creates mixed media collages. The gallery, which is located at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach, is open during the summer from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. G

o to www.artworksat7th.com.

Patuxent art exhibit continues

Patuxent High School will host an art exhibit showcasing teen artists in Southern Maryland at the Calvert Library’s Southern branch. The exhibit runs through June.

GrooveSpan Trio to perform

GrooveSpan Trio will perform 6 p.m. Friday, July 5, at The Rex in Leonardtown. Pack a picnic.

Smallwood open house set

General Smallwood’s Retreat house will host an open house 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road in Marbury. Historic food cooking demonstrations and opportunities to tour the house. Other open houses will be held the first Saturday in August and September. Go to https://dnr.maryland.gov/.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Car show planned

The Shops at Waldorf will host its annual classic car show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 2952 Festival Way in Waldorf. One hundred awards will be distributed. Entry fee is $25. Free admission. Go to www.explorecharlescounty.com.

Drum camp registration open

SoMar Drummers is now accepting registration for its annual Mid Atlantic Drum Camp July 14-18. Guests are Berklee School of Music graduates Matt Garstka and Thomas Pridgen. College students are encouraged to attend. Go to www.somardrummers.org/.

Take the bus to a play

Accokeek First Church of God is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see the play “Daniel” Friday, July 26. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the church at 15821 Livingston Road in Accokeek and return about 8 p.m. The cost is $160 per person, $130 for ages 4 to 12, free for ages 3 and younger and includes theater ticket, bus transportation and lunch at Hershey Family restaurant. Installments accepted. Contact Rose Armstrong at adminasst@accokeekchog.org.

Boat regatta planned

The Leonardtown Bash on the Bay will be held Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, at the Wharf in Leobnardtown. Heats will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9. Go to www.southernmarylandboatclub.com.

Smallwood open house set

General Smallwood’s Retreat house will host an open house 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road in Marbury. Historic food cooking demonstrations and opportunities to tour the house. Another will be held the first Saturday in September. Go to https://dnr.maryland.gov/.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Smallwood open house set

General Smallwood’s Retreat house will host an open house 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road in Marbury. Historic food cooking demonstrations and opportunities to tour the house. Go to https://dnr.maryland.gov/.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Car show planned

The Shops at Waldorf will host its annual classic car show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2952 Festival Way in Waldorf. One hundred awards will be distributed. Entry fee is $25. Free admission. Go to www.explorecharlescounty.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Classmates wanted

Members of the La Plata High School Class of 1974 are needed to help plan a 50th reunion. To be put on a mailing list, contact Kathleen Quade through Facebook or go to www.facebook.com/groups/389172171067.

Home applications accepted

Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for a new home for 2024. Applicants must be Calvert County residents and have an annual income of $30,000 to $60,000 to be eligible. Go to www.patuxenthabitat.org.

Free dinners offered

Solomons United Methodist Church will host free community spaghetti dinners 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 14454 Solomons Island Road in Solomons. The dinners are part of the Southern Maryland Mutual Aid. Call 410-231-4994.

Theater group forming

A new theater group dedicated to new plays by area playwrights is now forming. Directors, designers, actors, backstage and more needed. Email openingnites@gmail.com.

Board members needed

Your Infinite Pathways Foundation is looking for board members. Contact Kathryn Young at 240-443-0649 or kathryn.young@yourinfinitepathwaysfoundation.org.