Community briefs

Youth orchestra to perform

Charles County Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Music Festival will perform 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the garden of Christ Church, 112 Charles St. in La Plata. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held inside. Go to www.charlescountyyouthorchestra.org/.

Boat regatta planned

The Leonardtown Bash on the Bay will be held Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, at the Wharf in Leonardtown. Heats will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29. Go to www.southernmarylandboatclub.com.

‘Living’ exhibit ongoing

Artworks@7th is hosting its Chesapeake Living exhibit through Sunday, July 28, at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach. Artists include Ray Saunders, Tracy Vernon and Maria Birnkammer, and guest artist is Tamila Theal. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Go to www.artworksat7th.com.

‘Abstract’ exhibit continues

North End Gallery will host its Abstracted exhibit through Sunday, July 28, at 41652 Fenwick St. in Leonardtown. Featured artists are Richard McMurry and Polly Lange. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.northendgallery.com.

Help feed the animals

Historic St. Mary’s City will host Summer Family Day: Breakfast With The Animals 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Godiah Spray Plantation, 47755 Old Cove Road in Lexington Park. Help staff feed cows, chickens and pigs followed by a tour of the plantation. Registration required. Admission is $10, $9 seniors, $6 for ages 6 to 18, free for ages 5 and younger. Call 301-994-4371.

Mass planned

St. Ignatius Church will host its Feast Day Mass noon Wednesday, July 31, at 17682 Grayson Road in St. Inigoes. The Rev. Willam George, SJ, will be the Celebrant. All are welcome.

Town hall session nears

A 2024 Legislative Session Recap & Town Hall hosted by the Legislative Black Caucus will be held 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, Aug. 1, at The Waldorf West Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf. The event will be hosted by LBCMD members from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Registration requested. Go to Bit.Ly/LBCMDSouthernMD.

‘Swimming’ exhibit opens

North End Gallery will hold an opening reception for its “Swimming in Color” exhibit 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at 41652 Fenwick St. in Leonardtown. The exhibit will run through Sept. 1. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.northendgallery.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/.

Ice cream social planned

Port Republic School No. 7 will host a free ice cream social 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 3080 Broomes Island Road in Port Republic. Live music by the Country Dance Band, ice cream, school tours and activities and artifacts.

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.

Contra Dance scheduled

Christ Church will host a Contra Dance 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 37497 Zach 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. Contact smtmd2@gmail.com.

Juried show continues

Mattawoman Creek Art Center is hosting its Open All-Media Juried Art Exhibition through Sunday, Aug. 11, at 5565 Upham Place in Marbury. The back gallery will host a solo exhibit titled “The Momentary Pause” By former Washington Post freelance writer/photographer Ann Cameron Siegal. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Go to www.mattawomanart.org.

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.

Pre-Labor Day festival

St. Peter Claver Church will host its annual Pre-Labor Dinner and Festival 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at 16922 St. Peter Claver Road in St. Inigoes. Car show, live music, vendors, face painting, foam machine and more. Call 301-872-5460

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.