Community briefs

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/.

Radio field day set

St. Mary’s County Amateur Radio Association will hold a field day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood. Call Walter at 240-298-1826.

Music festival planned Saturday

The third annual Calvert Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival will be held on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 5400 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Bands include 15 Strings, The Port Tobacco Pickers, Justus2, The Unclouded Day, Bushmill Band, and Cuzn’s Harmony. There will also be food trucks. Free-will donations will be accepted to support Calvert Hospice.

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 & Shop planned

No Thyme to Cook will host a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at 14624 Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local craftsmen and vendors. An optional cooking class is available for a nominal charge and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Rain or shine. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Theatre to stage ‘Legally Blonde’

Children’s Theatre Southern Maryland will stage “Legally Blonde” at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, and at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. Go to https://ctsmd.org/.

Culture & Cuisine event set

The inaugural Culture & Cuisine will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Dominos tournament, singers and dancers, graffiti wall, dunk tank, board game play demonstrations and food and beverage will be available for purchase. Go to www.StMarysCDC.org/lexBA.

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.

‘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. Go to www.artworksat7th.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.

‘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.northendgallery.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.

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. The GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. 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/.

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 a few drummers 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.

Theatre to stage ‘Seussical’

Children’s Theatre Southern Maryland will stage “Seussical” at 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, and at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. Go to https://ctsmd.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/.

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.

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.