Earth Day contest closing
Maryland Transit Authority is accepting submissions for its Earth Day art contest through March 8. The contest is open to original designs by Maryland residents ages 5 to 17. Artwork must align with the Earth Day theme. Go to www.mta.maryland.gov/EarthDayArt.
LEAP online auction set
LEAP Forward Inc.’s Creative and Striving Hard to Succeed program will hold an online auction from noon Saturday, March 9, to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Items include Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis football, wine tasting, family outings, theater performances and more. Proceeds will benefit the program’s participation in the annual STEM convention. Go to https://app.galabid.com/cashnsbejrauction and click on Register.
Asbury sale planned
The Shoppes at Asbury sale will be held 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 11000 Asbury Circle in Solomons. Proceeds benefit Benevolent Care Fund. Call 410-394-3000.
Roller derby match set
The 301 Derby Dames will host DC Roller Derby at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road in La Plata. Bleacher seating or bring chairs. Admission is $10, $5 for ages 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and younger. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Go to www.dcrollerderby.org/events/.
Contra dance scheduled
Christ Church will host a Contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 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.
Take to the ice
Capital Clubhouse will host a Try Hockey For Free lesson 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at 3033 Waldorf Marketplace in Waldorf. Learn the sport with the help of USA Hockey certified coaches. Equipment will be provided but participants must bring a helmet, and a bicycle helmet ill suffice. Go to https://bondsports.co.
Play bingo for purses
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters will host a Designer Purse Bingo 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Road in Mechanicsville. Bags by Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade and more. Proceeds benefit Southern Maryland Boot Scooters Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Maryland Senators baseball team. Go to www.eventbrite.com.
Beach campfire planned
The town of North Beach will hold a campfire on the beach 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the boardwalk. There will also be hot chocolate and the making of S’mores. Go to www.northbeachmd.org.
Find a prom outfit
Cinderella Society is offering prom ensembles 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Donations accepted. Free. Go to Cinderella Society on Facebook.
Open mic night planned
Southern Maryland traditional Music and Dance will host an open mic night 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Christ Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels welcome. Admission is $8, free for performers. Go to www.smtmd.org.
Plant a few potatoes
Historic Sotterley is looking for helpers for its annual Growing for Good Volunteer Planting Days 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23, at 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood. Help get seeds planted or cut and prep potatoes for planting. Hats, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray recommended. For ages 5 and older. Registration encouraged. Go to www.sotterley.org/events.
Murder mystery planned
Your Infinite Paths Foundation will host a murder mystery dinner 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf. When a Follow the clues to discover how a 1950s prom went wrong. Go to www.eventbrite.com.
Maryland Day Mass set
Historic Saint Ignatius Church will hold a Maryland Day Mass at noon Sunday, March 24, at 47750 Villa Road in St. Inigoes. Go to www.historicstignatius.com for more.
Bluegrass series continues
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Calvert Elks, 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The concert is part of the Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series. Tickets are $20, free for ages 11 and younger. Go to www.somdbluegrass.com.
Sip & Shops planned
No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, March 24, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.
Ag scholarships available
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Academic and Seibel Scholarships through March 25. The recipients of the MAEF Academic Scholarship will receive $1,500 in support of their academic achievements and pursuit of a career in agricultural or Extension education. Go to http://maefonline.com/home/.
Beach campfire planned
The town of North Beach will hold a campfire on the beach 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the boardwalk. There will also be hot chocolate and the making of S’mores. Go to www.northbeachmd.org.
Planting days set
Historic Sotterley is looking for helpers for its annual Growing for Good Volunteer Planting Days 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Saturday, March 30, at 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood. Help get seeds planted or cut and prep potatoes for planting. Hats, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray recommended. For ages 5 and older. Registration encouraged. Go to www.sotterley.org/events.
‘Forest’ exhibit closing
ArtWorks@7th’s Enchanted Forest exhibit will close March 31. The The guest artist of the month is photographer Damani Barnes. The gallery, which is located at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Go to www.artworksat7th.com./
Planting days scheduled
Historic Sotterley is looking for helpers for its annual Growing for Good Volunteer Planting Days 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, at 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood. Help get seeds planted or cut and prep potatoes for planting. Hats, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray recommended. For ages 5 and older. Registration encouraged. Go to www.sotterley.org/events.
Contra dance scheduled
Christ Church will host a Contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 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.
Scholarships available
The Bel Alton High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program for Charles County High School seniors and other young adults who are planning to enroll in a Historically Black College and Universities, College of Southern Maryland, or an accredited vocational/trade school through April 15. The Association will award three $1,000, and six $500 scholarships for the 2024 academic year. Go to www.belaltonalumnicdc.org/scholarship.html.
Play golf for hospice
Hospice of the Chesapeake will host its annual golf tournament 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at The Cannon Club in Lothian. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Registration includes breakfast, lunch on the course, awards dinner, beverages on the course, range time, greens fees, golf cart, and goodie bag. Proceeds will benefit hospice care. Go to www.hospicechesapeake.
Sip & Shops planned
No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.
Bluegrass series continues
Dave Peterson will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Calvert Elks, 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The concert is part of the Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series. Tickets are $20, free for ages 11 and younger. Go to www.somdbluegrass.com.
A Day at the Derby returns
The Arc Southern Maryland will host A Day at the Derby Southern Maryland style 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery. Go to https://arcsomd.org/.
Contra dance scheduled
Christ Church will host a Contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 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.
Arts festival planned
The 18th annual Calvert Arts Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland. Sample local wines and craft beers, food and beverages, live entertainment, children’s crafts, raffles, church tours and more. Proceeds benefit local charities. Go to https://allsaints1692.org/.
Sip & Shops planned
No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.
Contra dance scheduled
Christ Church will host a Contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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.
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