Community briefs

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.

Become a mixologist

A How To Become A Bartender 101 class will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at 12536 Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf. Learn the basic steps of bartending including measuring, mixing, pouring and building drinks, and learn how to make two cocktails. Go to www.eventbrite.com.

‘Little Women’ playing

New Direction Community Theater will stage “Little Women” 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at the Long Beach Community center, 5845 Calvert Blvd. in St. Leonard. Tickets are $15. Go to www.ndctheater.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.

Trivia day planned

Trivia Day will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road in California. Play in teams of 6 to 8 people. Free to play and free food and beverages. Childcare available for ages 6 and younger, but registration required. Call 301-863-2033, or for more information about Trivia Day, go to www.paxpres.com.

‘Rebirth’ concerts planned

COSMIC Symphony will present the concert “Rebirth” by William F. Esterling III and featuring Young Artists Competition winners Steven Toft and Esther Bonney with the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. A free concert will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Dodge Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Then, on Sunday, March 3, the show will be presented again with tickets required at 3 p.m. at Southern High School in Anne Arundel County. For more, go to www.cosmicsymphony.org.

Join the ‘Weed Warriors’ Saturday

Join Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust volunteers to remove invasive vines and plants from Myrtle Point Park in California this Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be the last outing of “Weed Warriors” at the park this season as the group only work in winter months to avoid ticks insects of warmer weather. Bring saws, clippers, loppers and eye protection. Gloves are recommended. All ages are welcome. For more information, go to ptlt.org.

Celebrate the works of Blumberg

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will hold a reception for its Swirl and Swoosh: Celebrating the Work of Mary Blumberg exhibit 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at 13470 Dowell Road in Solomons. Blumberg, who taught art at Annmarie Gardens, died in 2019 at the age of 83 after a short battle with ALS. The exhibit runs through March 30. Go to www.annmariegarden.org.

Forest exhibit opens

Artworks@7th Gallery will hold an open house for its Enchanted Forest exhibit 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach. This month’s guest artist is photographer Damani Barnes. The exhibit runs through March 31. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Go to www.artworksat7th.com.

Earth Day art contest open

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.

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.

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/activity/programs/Try%20Hockey%20For%20FREE/2804/season/Try%20Hockey%20For%20FREE/2380.

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.

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.

Sotterley to host planting days

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.

Beach campfire planned

The town of North Beach will hold a campfire on the beach 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the boardwalk. There will also be hot chocolate and the making of S’mores. Go to www.northbeachmd.org.

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.

Sotterley to host planting days

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.

Leap scholarships available

LEAP Forward, Inc. is accepting applications for scholarships from new and returning college and vocational school students by April 4. In 2023, LEAP Forward, Inc. awarded 57 scholarships, each of which was worth a minimum of $1,000. Go to https://leapforwardscholarship.org/.

Sotterley to host planting days

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.

Scholarship program 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.