Community briefs

Art submissions sought

The Maryland Center for School Safety is accepting submissions for its Art Showcase through June 7. The theme is Safe Spaces. Go to bit.ly/SchoolSafetyShowcase.

Youth concerts planned

Charles County Youth Orchestra will hold concerts on Saturday, June 8, at noon at the Indian Head Village Green in Indian Head and at 3 p.m. at Christ Church in La Plata. Go to www.charlescountyyouthorchestra.org for more.

Beach Bumz to perform

The Beach Bumz will perform 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at La Plata town hall, 305 Queen Anne St. in La Plata. Bring chairs, blankets and coolers but no alcohol. Go to https://townoflaplata.org.

Troupe staging ‘Christians’

Hard Bargain Players will stage “The Christians” 8 p.m. Friday, June 7; and Saturday; June 8, 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/.

‘Play that Goes Wrong’ ongoing

New Direction Community Theater is staging “The Play That Goes Wrong” 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. Tickets are $15. Go to www.ndctheater.org.

Dragon boat races return

The End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival will be held beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Chesapeake Beach. Proceeds will bring awareness to the reality of hunger and to feed and support hungry families by raising money for End Hunger In Calvert County. Go to https://endhungercalvert.org/end-hunger-dragon-boat-festival/.

Warrior run set

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual Warrior 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Solomons. Registration begins 8 a.m. The cost is $35. Proceeds benefit Patuxent Habitat for Humanity programs. Call 301-863-6227, ext. 16.

Cobb Island Days set

The Cobb Island Day Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Parade, silent auction, dance performance, rock wall, fun house, axe throwing and more.

Boat regatta planned

The Piney Point Rumble on the River will be held Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at Piney Point Landing in Piney Point. 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.

Contra dance scheduled

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Christ Church, located at Zack Fowler Road in Chaptico. A dance workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is $12, $8 for members, free for ages 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Email smtmd2@gmail.com for more.

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/.

UCAC Juneteenth planned

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will hold its 20th annual Juneteenth Celebration 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 Juneteenth 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.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 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 available May 6 and 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.

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.

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.

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.