Community briefs

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, Saturdays, March 30 and 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.

'Forest' exhibit ends this weekend

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.

'Blowing' exhibit ends soon

North End Gallery will host its Blowing in the Wind exhibit through March 31 at 4162 Fenwick St. in Leonardtown. The spotlight artists are Mary Ida Rolape and Lani Clark, whose piece is shown above. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.northendgallery.com.

Sensory Day set

Wy’s Words will host a Sensory Friendly Play Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Leonardtown Wharf, 22510 Washington St. in Leonardtown. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be handing out seatbelt covers. Free admission. For more, email wywords23@gmail.com.

Woods course registering

Registration is being accepted for a “The Woods in Your Backyard” course, which will be held Mondays from April 8 through June 17. The course will help landowners convert lawn to natural areas and enhance stewardship of existing natural areas. The cost is $95, which includes a “Woods in Your Backyard” guide, workbook, and a tree identification guide. Space is limited. Go to https://go.umd.edu/3nmoVmc.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Caregivers conference set

The Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference will be held 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, 44219 Airport Road in California. Registration required. Call Rebecca Kessler at 301-475-4200, ext. 1061 or go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/.

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 through April 15 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. 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.

‘High School Musical’ opens

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland will perform “High School Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, April 19; and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. Tickets are $20. Go to www.mtishows.com.

Vendors needed for craft fair

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its craft fair 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 100 Village St. in Waldorf. Vendors selling household items, jewelry, gift items, and miscellaneous items are welcome. Tables are $25 each. Volunteers, especially youth, are also needed to help set up and clean up. The organizers are also seeking food donors. Call Maria Lam at 301-645-7112.

Taste of Southern Maryland set

The Taste of Southern Maryland will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park, 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg. Live music, artisans and more. Admission is $10, free for ages 11 and younger. Proceeds benefit the museum. Go to www.mdvets.cc.

‘High School Musical’ continues

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland will perform “High School Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, April 26; and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. Tickets are $20. Go to www.mtishows.com.

Doll show scheduled

The Black-Eyed Susan Doll Club will host the Best Little Doll Show in Southern Maryland 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Historic Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Sales tables, door prizes and more. Admission is $1, free for ages 11 and younger. Call Sandi Middleton at 301-752-5198.

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/.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

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/.

Ren Fest planned

Brüdergarten Beer Garden will host a Medieval Rennaisance Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at 225 Duke St. in Leonardtown. Axe throwing, beer garden, live music, sword fight demonstrations, kid’s play area and more. Vendors accepted. Email RenFestSouthernMD@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.