Community briefs

Audition scheduled

Auditions for “Blue Mermaid” will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Solomons Library, 13920 HG Trueman Road in Solomons. Auditions will be cold reading from the script. The play, which is directed by Sid Curl, will be performed July 12-14 and July 19-21 at the Black Box Theater in Indian Head. Email openingnites@gmail.com.

STEM camp deadline nears

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Science is accepting applications through June 1 for a free summer camp for high school students in any grade June 24-28. Registration required. Go to https://forms.gle/t3xU2Aiy1p8ygpCY6.

Arts experience planned

The Arts Council of Calvert County will host an Arts Experience 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Performances, demonstrations, informational booths, food trucks and vendors. Go to www.calvertarts.org.

Ballet performance set

North Beach School of Dance will hold its spring production “Infiorata” 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Mary D. Harrison Cultural Arts Center at Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Road in Owings. Two professional dancers from Ballet Theatre of Maryland will be guest performers. Go to http://northbeachschoolofdance.com for more.

Concerts offered

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society will hold two Building Our Community in Song concerts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Center, 4590 St. Joseph’s Way in Pomfret. The concerts will feature music by Gershwin and Bernstein, Irish tunes, Broadway shows, and a tribute to the Armed Forces. Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors, students and military. Go to www.chesapeakechoral.com.

Heritage Day returns

St. Clement’s Island Museum will host Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 38370 Point Breeze Road in Coltons Point. Free activities, games, programs, history, wildlife, art, traditional music and free water taxi rides. Blackistone Lighthouse will be available for tours. Go to www.museums.stmarysmd.com.

Smallwood open house set

General Smallwood Retreat House will host an open house 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 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 July, August and September.

Heart run planned

The American Heart Association will host a Damon’s 5K run and walk from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Thomas Stone High School. Giveaways while supplies last. The cost is $30 per participant. Email dgray@waldorftoyota.com for more.

Art submissions sought

The Maryland Center for School Safety is accepting submissions for its Art Showcase through June 7. The theme is Safe Spaces. Go to bit.ly/prepareartshowcase.

Youth orchestra concerts planned

Charles County Youth Orchestra will hold a concert at noon Saturday, June 8, at the Indian Head Village Green in Indian Head; and 3 p.m. at Christ Church in La Plata. Go to www.ccyo.org.

Warrior run set

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual Warrior 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Solomons. Registration begins 8 a.m. The cost is $30 if registered by May 25, $35 after May 25. Proceeds benefit Patuxent Habitat for Humanity programs. Call 301-863-6227, ext. 16.

Cobb Island Days coming up soon

The Cobb Island Day Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8. There will be a parade, silent auction, dance performance, rock wall, fun house, axe throwing and more.

Boat regatta planned

The Piney Point Rumble on the River will be held Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at Piney Point Landing in Piney Point. 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.

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.

UCAC Juneteenth planned

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will hold its 20th annual Juneteenth Celebration noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Lancaster Park in Lexington Park. Presentation of the colors, proclamations, awards, living history performance by Shemika Renee, live music and a wreath-laying honoring U.S. Colored Troops, including local Medal of Honor recipients. Go to www.ucaconline.org.

Juneteenth event planned

The NAACP Calvert will host Juneteenth 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard. Car show, family fun, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment including Legends of Soul Band will perform. Call 240-719-6966.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Port of Leonardtown Winery in Leonardtown. Pack a picnic. Go to www.polwinery.com.

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 & 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.

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.

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.

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/.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.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.

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 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/.

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/.

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.

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.

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.